sketches

Some more sketches from the academy. Great times here, my mind is being blown every day!
Here are some sketches, one for fun, some gestures for a final piece (with James Jean copies in there), and the early sketch for the painting below.

I had a great time in NY! I went for a Society of Illustrators function. After reviewing my work and other terrific student illustrators I was awarded the 2008 Zankel Scholarship from a panel of illustrators and AD's. I feel very lucky since the other artists (Sam, Cassandra, and David) are extremely talented. There should be an official announcement on the Society website soon.

take care,
-francis

portrait

Hey guys. Sorry for the slow posts, I've a lot to keep me busy lately...I'm not complaining!! I'll throw up this painting (oil with a few digital tweaks I did at the Illustration Academy) before I head to New York for the next couple of days. It's a portrait of the white slave from Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain.

Leyendecker exhibit here I come!!!!!

take care,
-francis

preview

Hey folks! Quick post.....things are going full steam ahead at the Illustration Academy....amazing talent here!!!

Heres a preview of a painting. It's from the sketch below.

take care,
-francis