tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293761862024-03-23T10:48:56.073-07:00Francis Vallejo | blogFrancis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.comBlogger274125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376186.post-53228524937291562032012-05-02T18:17:00.000-07:002012-05-02T18:20:31.108-07:00<br />
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<i>I grew up listening to George Thorogood. Before I showed up to this planet, my dad was a rock and roll star. He casually listed Thorogood's cover of "Who Do You Love" as one of the greatest songs ever made. I now realize he was right. Who do you love?? Do you love the young and carefree gal that goes with you everywhere - even on your motorcycle? Do you love the mature woman? Or do you love the idea of a woman, but prefer to focus on other things; even though these pursuits may strangle you?</i></div>
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I created this illustration originally for the <a href="http://www.phidiasgold.com/features/stackthedeck.php">Phidias Gold show "Stack the Deck"</a> (original board still available, email phidiasgold@gmail.com for details). Above, you can scope out the line art version, and the "candy" version of the skate deck. For the show I transferred the inks to a board and selectively painted on top, which you can check out in the last image.</div>
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I will be releasing 3 limited runs of the skate decks. Two of the designs are seen above, and 1 additional colorway will be unveiled soon. Check this space for the announcement of availability!! </div>
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Lastly, I am on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/francisvallejoart">Facebook</a>.</div>
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<br />Francis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376186.post-55014088733428247032012-03-20T15:53:00.003-07:002012-03-22T15:14:44.699-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/38969500?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&color=ffffff" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="400"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>This past week Austin played host to SXSW. Over the 10 days my studio space transformed like Voltron into a pop-up shop featuring myself, <a href="http://madgods.com/">Mad Gods</a>, and the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thirtythreethird">33 1/3rd</a> crew. It was super hip-hop! I released a line of t-shirts with Mad Gods that I will be blogging about very soon.<br />
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Additionally, I haven't drawn caricatures in years, but after I dusted off the markers I had a great time drawing the crowds! A few I had left over to scan are posted above. I see you <a href="http://lshima.tumblr.com/">L. Shima</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/scotr_tad">Scooter.</a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yo yo!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have a "Workshop" feature in the current issue (in the U.S.) of <a href="http://www.imaginefx.com/02287754330443358056/imaginefx-80.html">Imagine FX #80</a> titled "How to Draw and Paint a Poster with Type." Over 4 pages, I outline how the above illustration was created in a number of annotated process-based steps. I cover my thoughts on draftsmanship, type design, reference photography, value, etc. Also, in the back of the issue you can find a CD containing all my working .psd files from this project that you can download and explore!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Recently the homie <a href="http://portfolio.wesleyeggebrecht.com/">Wesley</a> hit me up to do a shirt for a fresh new clothing line he was premiering. I had freedom to do anything I wanted as long as it fit the brand's <a href="http://www.phidiasgold.com/about.php">mantra</a>. I've been fascinated how artists draw the opposite sex in relation to their personal tastes i.e. the Gibson girl, Jeff Jones' girls, Adam Hughes girls, etc. So I brought in a model and shot her in a grip of different scenarios and wardrobes. What resulted is my best attempt at the Vallejo girl. Say <a href="http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs12/i/2006/273/1/b/holla_Back_girl_by_gorillazxx.png">hi</a>, she'll be showing up again.<br />
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The original drawing had to be tweaked a bit to fit the final print as you can see, but for a look at the original crop check above. In addition, I provided an optional back design that wasn't able to make it into the final - you can check that out <a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4243427/PG_back_blog.jpg">here</a>.<br />
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I'm pumped with how it turned out! The Phidias Gold crew did a fantastic job. Make sure to <a href="http://store.phidiasgold.com/">check out the other pieces</a> they have in their collection! Lastly, you can check the shirt out in the real world below.<br />
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**bonus commentary**<br />
The highlight of this process was the struggle to create <a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4243427/thang_shape.jpg">this image</a> which ended up being composited into the final piece. I originally became aware of this sort of shape 3 years ago while working on some monotypes. When you press two plates together with watered-down paint in between, air leaks into said paint and creates these incredibly organic and fascinating vein-esque leaf patterns. Since then, I've intermittently attempted to create a clean usable copy of this shape, but have had no luck...until now.<br />
I knew I wanted abstract, organic shapes for the background of this picture to balance the planned, representational qualities of the figure. This led me to getting my Jackson Pollock on and<a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4243427/5318c18883be__1324410584000.jpeg"> throwing globs of paint down</a> onto all sorts of paper, looking for appealing marks. I scanned all that in, but wasn't completely satisfied. Something was missing. It happened to be raining that day, and I remembered a piece of plexiglass sitting in front of the studio door that I had to push aside to get in. Then the light bulb went off. I ran outside, and luckily, the piece of plexi was still sitting there. I pulled out the random screws, and broke the piece in half. I quickly dobbed some watered down acrylic house paint on one piece, and pressed the other piece on top. I could watch the air pockets snake their way through the paint. Now the moment of truth: I pulled the pieces of plexi apart and the shapes, after 3 years of failures, maintained their shapes perfectly!!! I was so amped I didn't make any prints for fear of smudging them into oblivion. I let them dry on the glass, and scanned the glass in itself. I cleaned up the shapes digitally, comped them in, and now you can see them on the shirt. That was the exact mood I wanted for the abstracts, and I was pumped to have finally found the method to make it!**Francis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376186.post-4893893363143997982011-08-11T10:26:00.000-07:002011-08-11T10:44:21.270-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F46VhLZdSFg/TkQPpDyHfFI/AAAAAAAADi4/qW8Qyg0NjbM/s1600/francisvallejo_playboy_blog.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F46VhLZdSFg/TkQPpDyHfFI/AAAAAAAADi4/qW8Qyg0NjbM/s320/francisvallejo_playboy_blog.png" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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A month or so I was contacted by the good folks at Playboy to work on a few spots! This is the result. Super fast turn around, and a bit of visual play, since it began as a comic aesthetic, but was directed into a more painted look near the end. The bottom sex toy piece was inspired by the paintings of Edouard Dantan and scribbles in my sixth grade notebooks..haha.<br />
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It's a great feeling to have my work in such a legendary magazine which featured the work of a number of terrific artists!!!!<br />
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<a href="http://www.comic-con.org/">SDCC</a> was great!!! Thanks to everyone for putting up with my <a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/imgly_production/1573500/original.jpg">outrageous fan boy geek-ism</a>. It was dope to chat with so many of my heroes! Speaking of Comic Con, I drew the top portrait of the lovely Faith for a demo at the TAD booth.<br />
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The other two images were done back in the studio. The middle female nude was interesting in that I stacked my easel on top of a few desks to get that angle...ha.<br />
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stay inspired!<br />
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I recently drew this picture from life during an impromptu portrait marathon in Kansas City. I was in town to work the 2011 <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k57rqlHyQao/TgajeicvGII/AAAAAAAABwY/RkuwG0lslYU/s1600/IMAG1079.jpg">Illustration Academy and TAD workshop</a>. A great time!! The highlight was listening to <a href="http://www.markenglishonline.com/selectpage.htm">Mark English</a> talk about his pals <a href="http://smollin.com/michael/zIllWrkShop.jpg">Bob Heindel, Bernie Fuchs, Alan Cober, Bob Peak and others</a> over a home cooked dinner. Dang!!<br />
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Also, I'll be in San Diego for <a href="http://www.comic-con.org/cci/index.php">Comic Con</a> next week. <u>Booth 5561</u> with <a href="http://www.georgepratt.com/">George Pratt</a> and <a href="http://www.jonfoster.com/#home">Jon Foster</a> in association with <a href="http://www.studio2ndstreet.com/about.html">Studio 2nd Street</a> and <a href="http://theartdepartment.org/">The Art Department</a>. Stop by and say <a href="http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2011/3/24/8333ccca-e0f6-464f-abbe-e6e40fd2a4d3.jpg">yo</a>!<br />
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take care,<br />
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Mostly 20-30 minute drawings, except the second image which is a 5 minute gesture. I've also been goofing with implementing sanguine into the drawings. Sanguine is kinda the best thing ever. Expect to see more of it!!<br />
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In addition, I've been starting my days with anatomy/form copies. Up to this point I've never legitimately studied anatomy and the human form in depth. I've relied on instinct and observation, but from now on I want to understand what these figures are doing so I really can own the pose. If you click on the last picture above, you can take a look at a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23544389@N08/sets/72157626721878681/">Flickr set</a> of the aforementioned studies. Many diagrams are copied from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Figure-Drawing-Invention-Michael-Hampton/dp/0615272819">Michael Hampton's figure drawing book</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Practice-Science-Drawing-Harold-Speed/dp/0486228703/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_1">Harold Speed's texts</a>, and various online resources. I have another pile of anatomy books on deck to devour!!<br />
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Lastly, I've been tinkering with my online presence. My website (a bit of new work up) and this blog have been re-designed along with everything being centrally located at the links up top. Not all links are working, and there are some obvious place holders, but things are moving along smoothly! I really recommend taking a look at the <a href="http://francisvallejoinspiration.blogspot.com/">Inspiration tab</a>. I'm going to focus on weekly updates of amazing and inspiring pictures, with a focus on draftsmanship.<br />
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Finally, finally, check out <a href="http://francisvallejo.com/#1448848/ABOUT">the bio photo</a> on my site. Shouts out to my mom - she hooked it up <u>so amazing</u>!<br />
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thanks for the continued support,<br />
nothing but love!<br />
-francis</div>Francis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376186.post-82578284447303949602011-04-03T20:39:00.000-07:002011-04-08T10:39:29.422-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="180" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/22057170?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="320"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I value dearly the terrific friendships I've been able to build with my models. I'm convinced this connection manifests itself in the drawings and improves the work. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">thumbs up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-francis</div>Francis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376186.post-69094696944573697492011-03-31T10:38:00.000-07:002011-03-31T10:38:15.624-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7oFZ-E6iAKk/TZQIFPkX1BI/AAAAAAAADH8/vE0lnuzzLBc/s1600/demo_1_final.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7oFZ-E6iAKk/TZQIFPkX1BI/AAAAAAAADH8/vE0lnuzzLBc/s320/demo_1_final.png" width="222" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Austin is an exceptionally dope city.<br />
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With that said, here's some recent warm-up drawings! The image way up top is the result from a recent demo I put together.<br />
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Good times x10....Especially when <a href="http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/fff2d9bf8e84acb13097ac3664ad9f25/27676.jpg">Binary Star</a> stopped by my studio and looked at my comics. I was too star struck to ask for a picture, or really be cool at all...but it was a two thumbs up experience.<br />
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take care,<br />
-francisFrancis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376186.post-53694789222235300272011-01-06T22:16:00.000-08:002011-01-07T10:16:37.459-08:00Comics!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSawQeO3h1I/AAAAAAAADHQ/lzrkCccyD1k/s1600/bed_head.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559324587075274578" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSawQeO3h1I/AAAAAAAADHQ/lzrkCccyD1k/s320/bed_head.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 232px;" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSawC5-MeBI/AAAAAAAADHA/EBhHHBprt8w/s1600/micheluzzi_copy_large.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559324354003367954" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSawC5-MeBI/AAAAAAAADHA/EBhHHBprt8w/s320/micheluzzi_copy_large.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a><br />
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<div>I mentioned earlier that for the latter half of October I attended a 3 week residency with<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ernestborg9/"> Paul Pope</a> in NE Florida. I had a remarkable time! I worked <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atlanticcenter/5152489905/">in a wood studio</a> in the middle of a swamp - it was perfect to decompress and think. At first I was confused as to why we weren't really drawing that much, but rather talking...a lot. But I came to understand that this was a workshop on comics, not drawing. The conversations my group had were life changing. Paul is a force, and his dedication to his unique vision and beliefs is incredibly inspiring.</div><div><br />
</div><div>I was also able to spend time with the other groups, led by the terrific <a href="http://www.dootdootgarden.com/">Craig Thompson</a> and <a href="http://www.svetlania.com/index.shtml">Svetlana Chmakova</a>. <a href="http://jimmypalmiotti.blogspot.com/"> Jimmy Palmiotti</a> (the owner of the craziest, jaw dropping collection of original comic art..that he brought!!!!), <a href="http://comicbookdb.com/creator.php?ID=182">Amanda Conner</a>, <a href="http://www.samhiti.com/">Sam Hiti</a>, <a href="http://kostas-seremetis.com/">Kostas Seremetis</a>, and <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/JAHFURRY">Jeff Newelt</a> all took the journey down for a few days to give talks and keep the inspiration flowing. It was great to hear so many differing perspectives. </div><div><br />
</div><div>I highly recommend artists look into residencies. There are a ton out there, with money ready to support your trip. You just have to seek them out and be persistent. I applied for 14 residencies in the months prior, and failed, before I was fortunate to receive this one. It turned out to be the perfect one for me!</div><div><br />
</div><div>As far as the art goes..... Paul had us take an image and interpret it with our own vision. I created three versions: one for color, one for tone, and one for just black and white. The next image was fan art created for Sam Hiti. He recently published part 1 of his Death Day trilogy (which you can <a href="http://www.samhiti.com/">read in full online</a>), and this is a little thank you for the info he shared! The final image is a study of a page by the great<a href="http://lambiek.net/artists/m/micheluzzi.htm"> Attilio Micheluzzi</a>, reinterpreted a bit in my own aesthetic. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Take a moment to check out the great work of the other artists that took part in the residency at Katie Shanahan's <a href="http://ktshy.blogspot.com/">blog</a> (first set of links on right). Thanks to everyone that made the experience legendary!</div><div><br />
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</div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSav43XeGLI/AAAAAAAADGo/3fRJdYoZRXo/s1600/_MG_7710.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559324181505382578" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSav43XeGLI/AAAAAAAADGo/3fRJdYoZRXo/s320/_MG_7710.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 225px;" /></a></div><div>What's this image? ^^</div><div><br />
</div><div>I've been working for months on a comic for <a href="http://www.soleilprod.com/">Soleil</a>, over in France. It's the first project where I feel like I have a clear, confident vision, and the work shows this. I am crazy excited, and nervous, but more excited! It's not due out for a while, but I'm creating all the art. Between this project and leading the studio at<a href="http://theartdepartment.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8:tadatx&catid=18:pods&Itemid=28"> TAD</a> I stay putting in work. I love it! I may sneak out images of the book here and there, but I want the content to be brand new when it's released, so imagery on this blog will be work I create outside of this project. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Don't hope that 2011 will be great, make it so!!!!</div><div><br />
</div><div>take care,</div><div>-francis</div>Francis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376186.post-78829226412121898052011-01-06T21:26:00.000-08:002011-01-07T10:01:13.946-08:00Inspiration: 2010 Hip-Hop<div>2010 was a very good year for hip-hop. I have a hard time time working without music. Most of it is hip-hop. These are the albums that stand out to me this past year. They inspire me as much as the pictures I post - in fact, I want you to hear a fresh rap track when you look at my work. Blam!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSakq73DwQI/AAAAAAAADGg/8HVRaHZs2Io/s1600/roc-marciano-marcberg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSakq73DwQI/AAAAAAAADGg/8HVRaHZs2Io/s320/roc-marciano-marcberg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559311847565541634" /></a><br /><div>Roc Marciano - Marcberg. Tough New York rap. Real tough.</div><div><br /></div><div>Snow (remix) ft. Sean Price:<br /><div><embed src="http://hulkshare.com/player3/player.swf" width="410" height="24" bgcolor="#000000" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="false" flashvars="file=http://hulkshare.com/ap-wzjtmwzbkwn7.mp3&backcolor=111111&frontcolor=b6a0a3&lightcolor=CCCCCC"></embed></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">==========</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSakgoV02RI/AAAAAAAADGA/-USp4ga3xKY/s1600/kanye-my-beautiful-dark-twisted-fantasy-400x4001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSakgoV02RI/AAAAAAAADGA/-USp4ga3xKY/s320/kanye-my-beautiful-dark-twisted-fantasy-400x4001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559311670527187218" /></a><br /></div><div>Kanye West : My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. The Legend crafts another classic.</div><div><br /></div><div>Dark Fantasy:</div><div><embed src="http://hulkshare.com/player3/player.swf" width="410" height="24" bgcolor="#000000" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="false" flashvars="file=http://hulkshare.com/ap-ak800fhp22f3.mp3&backcolor=111111&frontcolor=b6a0a3&lightcolor=CCCCCC"></embed></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">==========</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSakgnSWqEI/AAAAAAAADF4/FIsVhsW7TuA/s1600/The-Roots-How-I-Got-Over.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSakgnSWqEI/AAAAAAAADF4/FIsVhsW7TuA/s320/The-Roots-How-I-Got-Over.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559311670244190274" /></a><br /></div><div>The Roots: How I Got Over: The Roots are hip hop's greatest group, and Black Thought is top 5.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Fire ft. 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CyHi da Prince and Pill:</div><div><embed src="http://hulkshare.com/player3/player.swf" width="410" height="24" bgcolor="#000000" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="false" flashvars="file=http://hulkshare.com/ap-6k150pzxb7pq.mp3&backcolor=111111&frontcolor=b6a0a3&lightcolor=CCCCCC"></embed></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">==========</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSakUxNum0I/AAAAAAAADFo/jHBsXAVdSzo/s1600/Celph-Titled-Buckwild-%25E2%2580%2593-Nineteen-Ninety-Now.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSakUxNum0I/AAAAAAAADFo/jHBsXAVdSzo/s320/Celph-Titled-Buckwild-%25E2%2580%2593-Nineteen-Ninety-Now.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559311466750712642" /></a><br /></div><div>Celph Title and Buckwild: Nineteen Ninety Now. Buckwild gives Celph classics from the 90's to update. Pure spit.</div><div><br /></div><div>Miss Those Days:</div><div><embed src="http://hulkshare.com/player3/player.swf" width="410" height="24" bgcolor="#000000" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="false" flashvars="file=http://hulkshare.com/ap-c7e8r3xup3gy.mp3&backcolor=111111&frontcolor=b6a0a3&lightcolor=CCCCCC"></embed></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">==========</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSakU5T1AQI/AAAAAAAADFg/GD0_-TH6wdo/s1600/nas-damian-marley-500x500.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSakU5T1AQI/AAAAAAAADFg/GD0_-TH6wdo/s320/nas-damian-marley-500x500.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559311468923781378" /></a><br /></div><div>Nas and Damian Marley: Distant Relatives. World rap music. Nas' 2nd Verse on "Strong Will Continue" is the verse of the year.</div><div><br /></div><div>Strong Will Continue:</div><div><embed src="http://hulkshare.com/player3/player.swf" width="410" height="24" bgcolor="#000000" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="false" flashvars="file=http://hulkshare.com/ap-b828n1blo6cu.mp3&backcolor=111111&frontcolor=b6a0a3&lightcolor=CCCCCC"></embed></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">==========</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSakUg163HI/AAAAAAAADFY/nJxAxp6_-6w/s1600/2cgookw.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSakUg163HI/AAAAAAAADFY/nJxAxp6_-6w/s320/2cgookw.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559311462355885170" /></a><br /></div><div>Big Boi: Sir Lucious Left Foot, The Son of Chico Dusty. Your favorite rap nerd's favorite album.</div><div><br /></div><div>General Patton:</div><div><embed src="http://hulkshare.com/player3/player.swf" width="410" height="24" bgcolor="#000000" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="false" flashvars="file=http://hulkshare.com/ap-l34rs5dlrrws.mp3&backcolor=111111&frontcolor=b6a0a3&lightcolor=CCCCCC"></embed></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">==========</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSakUTaSsEI/AAAAAAAADFQ/5ozxNsrQJF4/s1600/the-left-gas-mask.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 318px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSakUTaSsEI/AAAAAAAADFQ/5ozxNsrQJF4/s320/the-left-gas-mask.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559311458750345282" /></a><br /></div><div>The Left: Gas Mask. Traditional Detroit rap done very well.</div><div><br /></div><div>Frozen ft. Kool G Rap</div><div><embed src="http://hulkshare.com/player3/player.swf" width="410" height="24" bgcolor="#000000" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="false" flashvars="file=http://hulkshare.com/ap-0lt62bpdgxne.mp3&backcolor=111111&frontcolor=b6a0a3&lightcolor=CCCCCC"></embed></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">==========</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSakUHe233I/AAAAAAAADFI/nIAgJpG5iPA/s1600/bigkrit.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSakUHe233I/AAAAAAAADFI/nIAgJpG5iPA/s320/bigkrit.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559311455548268402" /></a><br /></div></div><div>Big K.R.I.T. : K.R.I.T. Wuz Here. Southern smooth Mississippi rap.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hometown Hero (remix) ft. Yelawolf</div><div><embed src="http://hulkshare.com/player3/player.swf" width="410" height="24" bgcolor="#000000" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="false" flashvars="file=http://hulkshare.com/ap-89nb9ubdikgu.mp3&backcolor=111111&frontcolor=b6a0a3&lightcolor=CCCCCC"></embed></div>Francis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376186.post-36141062455533880862011-01-06T20:11:00.000-08:002011-01-07T10:19:15.299-08:00Figure Drawing<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaTy3JZZgI/AAAAAAAADDg/psDUXtUXeUE/s1600/laura_small.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559293292041561602" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaTy3JZZgI/AAAAAAAADDg/psDUXtUXeUE/s320/laura_small.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 206px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaTywjf5RI/AAAAAAAADDY/4DhDSIaddpQ/s1600/jillian_small.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559293290271991058" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaTywjf5RI/AAAAAAAADDY/4DhDSIaddpQ/s320/jillian_small.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 228px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaTyqOylXI/AAAAAAAADDQ/N0s-tWmkkJc/s1600/laura2_small.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559293288574522738" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaTyqOylXI/AAAAAAAADDQ/N0s-tWmkkJc/s320/laura2_small.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 240px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaTysPeKgI/AAAAAAAADDI/_lmJgx2wFAQ/s1600/brookelynn_small.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559293289114249730" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaTysPeKgI/AAAAAAAADDI/_lmJgx2wFAQ/s320/brookelynn_small.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 241px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaTkdZd3XI/AAAAAAAADDA/HDOckCr71aU/s1600/mary_dawn_small.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559293044611472754" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaTkdZd3XI/AAAAAAAADDA/HDOckCr71aU/s320/mary_dawn_small.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 310px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaTVlVm4NI/AAAAAAAADC4/dF8k3hXDfZQ/s1600/grills_small.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559292789044732114" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaTVlVm4NI/AAAAAAAADC4/dF8k3hXDfZQ/s320/grills_small.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 225px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaTVIiWGiI/AAAAAAAADCw/E1MD06rSw24/s1600/dylan2_small.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559292781313530402" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaTVIiWGiI/AAAAAAAADCw/E1MD06rSw24/s320/dylan2_small.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 245px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaTU9LAk5I/AAAAAAAADCo/bbYIM_gPl98/s1600/alan_gestures_small.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559292778262860690" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaTU9LAk5I/AAAAAAAADCo/bbYIM_gPl98/s320/alan_gestures_small.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 226px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaTU7rp0gI/AAAAAAAADCg/RKBXR7PZxjA/s1600/chienyenwa_laura2x.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559292777862910466" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaTU7rp0gI/AAAAAAAADCg/RKBXR7PZxjA/s320/chienyenwa_laura2x.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 202px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaTUjVW5VI/AAAAAAAADCY/wYHLPV3baE0/s1600/laura_and_renee.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559292771326944594" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaTUjVW5VI/AAAAAAAADCY/wYHLPV3baE0/s320/laura_and_renee.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 194px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaS4FqY_tI/AAAAAAAADCQ/wn1__IKrCQ4/s1600/chienyenwa.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559292282325761746" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaS4FqY_tI/AAAAAAAADCQ/wn1__IKrCQ4/s320/chienyenwa.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 284px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaS32WISyI/AAAAAAAADCI/DVOi68Uf6sM/s1600/jenn.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559292278214249250" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaS32WISyI/AAAAAAAADCI/DVOi68Uf6sM/s320/jenn.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 186px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaS3_snzfI/AAAAAAAADCA/dUaRT1w03Os/s1600/yoga2_small.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559292280724508146" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaS3_snzfI/AAAAAAAADCA/dUaRT1w03Os/s320/yoga2_small.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 218px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaS3tZy9zI/AAAAAAAADB4/XPpp8qem74Q/s1600/yoga_large.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559292275813709618" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaS3tZy9zI/AAAAAAAADB4/XPpp8qem74Q/s320/yoga_large.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 218px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaS3gZHwYI/AAAAAAAADBw/EVQIU35PNW8/s1600/yoga3_small.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559292272321216898" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaS3gZHwYI/AAAAAAAADBw/EVQIU35PNW8/s320/yoga3_small.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 181px;" /></a><br />
<div>Figure drawing is so relaxing. It's just you and the model(s), a chunk of dirt, and paper. These are all from life averaging about 20 minutes. I prefer working with models that haven't posed for artists before. Their poses feel more real to me, compared to "art school" models. <a href="http://www.obod.com/The_Art_of_Robert_Heindel/Originals/Originals.html">Heindel</a> is an obvious influence for the last set of drawings.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Check out<a href="http://sanchezart.blogspot.com/"> Orlando's</a> drawings from the same block of time! Bo$$. <a href="http://tbryan3.blogspot.com/">Trey</a>, over at the studio in KC, is knocking out killer drawing after killer drawing!</div><div><br />
</div><div>best!</div><div>-fv</div>Francis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376186.post-40474839215245163602011-01-06T20:02:00.000-08:002011-01-07T10:14:04.116-08:00Inspiration!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaSXILNiiI/AAAAAAAADBo/Vo1hEwuW22I/s1600/alzeimer.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559291716064610850" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaSXILNiiI/AAAAAAAADBo/Vo1hEwuW22I/s320/alzeimer.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 198px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">^^ <a href="http://www.golucho.com/">Golucho</a></div><div><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaSW3EQXwI/AAAAAAAADBg/4-T0sdJMMs4/s1600/hhaadff.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559291711472033538" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaSW3EQXwI/AAAAAAAADBg/4-T0sdJMMs4/s320/hhaadff.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 232px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaSWfTmIVI/AAAAAAAADBY/zgbhd8J4F9w/s1600/Photo57.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559291705093923154" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaSWfTmIVI/AAAAAAAADBY/zgbhd8J4F9w/s320/Photo57.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 278px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Contemporary Russian academic figure studies</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaSVuy4SdI/AAAAAAAADBQ/89TmpddKtGE/s1600/casas1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559291692071799250" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaSVuy4SdI/AAAAAAAADBQ/89TmpddKtGE/s320/casas1.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 169px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Ramon Casas</div><div><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaR_jNupEI/AAAAAAAADBI/rnzwqR73cSM/s1600/4701928615_98b766eaa8_o.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559291311006065730" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaR_jNupEI/AAAAAAAADBI/rnzwqR73cSM/s320/4701928615_98b766eaa8_o.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 246px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Lilian Wescott Hale</div><div><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaR_Vf_lCI/AAAAAAAADBA/SowfiPtHIqo/s1600/Study%2Bsheet%2Bwith%2Bthe%2Bupper%2Bbody%2Bof%2Ba%2Bgirl%2Band%2Bsketches%2Bby%2BKlimt.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559291307324576802" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaR_Vf_lCI/AAAAAAAADBA/SowfiPtHIqo/s320/Study%2Bsheet%2Bwith%2Bthe%2Bupper%2Bbody%2Bof%2Ba%2Bgirl%2Band%2Bsketches%2Bby%2BKlimt.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 208px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaR_AkX3xI/AAAAAAAADA4/iq3ADv835F0/s1600/Klimt_-_B%25C3%25A4rtiger_j%25C3%25BCngerer_Mann_mit_Kappe_im_verlorenen_Profil_nach_links.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559291301705801490" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaR_AkX3xI/AAAAAAAADA4/iq3ADv835F0/s320/Klimt_-_B%25C3%25A4rtiger_j%25C3%25BCngerer_Mann_mit_Kappe_im_verlorenen_Profil_nach_links.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 222px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Gustav Klimt</div><div><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaR-s7pAMI/AAAAAAAADAw/Yi3M5JJG2U8/s1600/witkinweb.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559291296434684098" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaR-s7pAMI/AAAAAAAADAw/Yi3M5JJG2U8/s320/witkinweb.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 269px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaR-auSmDI/AAAAAAAADAo/Em6j85l2Hpo/s1600/witkin-sp.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559291291546851378" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaR-auSmDI/AAAAAAAADAo/Em6j85l2Hpo/s320/witkin-sp.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 242px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ <a href="http://paintingperceptions.com/?p=1456">Jerome Witkin</a></div><div><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaRkdqBRNI/AAAAAAAADAg/4aSeiLy_60Y/s1600/2070.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559290845657646290" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaRkdqBRNI/AAAAAAAADAg/4aSeiLy_60Y/s320/2070.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 242px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaRd0_wM4I/AAAAAAAADAY/b1wH6xBKTr0/s1600/2067.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559290731663733634" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaRd0_wM4I/AAAAAAAADAY/b1wH6xBKTr0/s320/2067.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 240px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaRc56EpwI/AAAAAAAADAQ/JvC4aW0GGUI/s1600/1939.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559290715802216194" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaRc56EpwI/AAAAAAAADAQ/JvC4aW0GGUI/s320/1939.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 245px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaRb1a7bmI/AAAAAAAADAI/N4Z_g8A83JQ/s1600/2116.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559290697417977442" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaRb1a7bmI/AAAAAAAADAI/N4Z_g8A83JQ/s320/2116.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 233px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaRa_Bs3KI/AAAAAAAADAA/VjL3ei6Yw4M/s1600/1931.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559290682816650402" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaRa_Bs3KI/AAAAAAAADAA/VjL3ei6Yw4M/s320/1931.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 240px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaRZ241SzI/AAAAAAAAC_4/K6uIvMWH1Pk/s1600/2128.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559290663452101426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaRZ241SzI/AAAAAAAAC_4/K6uIvMWH1Pk/s320/2128.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 246px;" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ <a href="http://alfama.sim.ucm.es/greco/bbaa-digital.php">Academic Spanish figure drawings</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaRLR8Vi9I/AAAAAAAAC_o/BxF4l0p7Jdo/s1600/Fawcett%2Bfigure%2Bsketch%2B004.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559290413016517586" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaRLR8Vi9I/AAAAAAAAC_o/BxF4l0p7Jdo/s320/Fawcett%2Bfigure%2Bsketch%2B004.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 206px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Robert Fawcett</div><div><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaRKkvdGdI/AAAAAAAAC_g/9q2ouieFv3k/s1600/degas_5.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559290400882891218" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaRKkvdGdI/AAAAAAAAC_g/9q2ouieFv3k/s320/degas_5.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 206px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaRJUgzkjI/AAAAAAAAC_Y/iKO16uQXhhw/s1600/degas_1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559290379346612786" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaRJUgzkjI/AAAAAAAAC_Y/iKO16uQXhhw/s320/degas_1.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 207px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ <a href="http://www.themorgan.org/collections/works/degas/default.asp">Edgar Degas</a> </div><div><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaRIvAA8MI/AAAAAAAAC_Q/wUvQd_q-HAw/s1600/antonazbe6.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559290369276965058" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaRIvAA8MI/AAAAAAAAC_Q/wUvQd_q-HAw/s320/antonazbe6.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 162px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Anton Azbe</div><div><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaQ3jrchBI/AAAAAAAAC_I/XDP0c0Z7zgo/s1600/2186657732_746d6428db_o.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559290074180125714" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaQ3jrchBI/AAAAAAAAC_I/XDP0c0Z7zgo/s320/2186657732_746d6428db_o.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 224px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ James Montgomery Flagg</div><div><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaQ2ykimBI/AAAAAAAAC_A/bA5n_ZKt3m4/s1600/nnmsfhs.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559290060997826578" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaQ2ykimBI/AAAAAAAAC_A/bA5n_ZKt3m4/s320/nnmsfhs.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 227px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaQ1iglZ3I/AAAAAAAAC-4/sp_BXCB4TwE/s1600/frwr.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559290039506397042" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaQ1iglZ3I/AAAAAAAAC-4/sp_BXCB4TwE/s320/frwr.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 230px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Anders Zorn</div><div><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaQ0r_fciI/AAAAAAAAC-w/UvvuxyKvZ08/s1600/SAVILLE%2B2010%2BReproduction%2BDrawing%2BIII.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559290024872079906" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaQ0r_fciI/AAAAAAAAC-w/UvvuxyKvZ08/s320/SAVILLE%2B2010%2BReproduction%2BDrawing%2BIII.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 242px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Jenny Saville</div><div><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaQ0QE0FvI/AAAAAAAAC-o/LauouKHWIAk/s1600/silkbookDrwg9.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559290017378211570" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaQ0QE0FvI/AAAAAAAAC-o/LauouKHWIAk/s320/silkbookDrwg9.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 302px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Kent Williams</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaQV3usLgI/AAAAAAAAC-g/sJiDof8AVss/s1600/4989576230_d7bf5d58d1_o.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559289495446892034" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaQV3usLgI/AAAAAAAAC-g/sJiDof8AVss/s320/4989576230_d7bf5d58d1_o.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 217px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">^^ Luis Jimenez Aranda</div><div><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaQOvGpQtI/AAAAAAAAC-Y/kCtlTCIpI8w/s1600/3471427119_eb75bf1942_o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559289372872360658" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaQOvGpQtI/AAAAAAAAC-Y/kCtlTCIpI8w/s320/3471427119_eb75bf1942_o.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 256px;" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ _______</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaP8LhYoQI/AAAAAAAAC-I/_87ctZdylk4/s1600/1324657422_23340a8379_o.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559289054083195138" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaP8LhYoQI/AAAAAAAAC-I/_87ctZdylk4/s320/1324657422_23340a8379_o.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 139px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Gustav Klimt</div><div><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaPyZscZpI/AAAAAAAAC-A/cq5I3K-gdVE/s1600/antonazbe1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559288886088984210" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaPyZscZpI/AAAAAAAAC-A/cq5I3K-gdVE/s320/antonazbe1.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 255px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Anton Azbe</div><div><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaPrG5dIRI/AAAAAAAAC94/m_a2wx7uyAM/s1600/75m345a.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559288760784199954" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaPrG5dIRI/AAAAAAAAC94/m_a2wx7uyAM/s320/75m345a.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 200px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ __________</div><div><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaPjSQ_Q_I/AAAAAAAAC9w/1yv-NbDNzRc/s1600/P02606.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559288626396742642" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaPjSQ_Q_I/AAAAAAAAC9w/1yv-NbDNzRc/s320/P02606.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 213px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ <a href="http://marianofortuny.blogspot.com/">Mariano Fortuny</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaPP1sTLdI/AAAAAAAAC9o/gOtWioRa1aY/s1600/lf%2B%25282%2529.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559288292309151186" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaPP1sTLdI/AAAAAAAAC9o/gOtWioRa1aY/s320/lf%2B%25282%2529.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 264px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Dean Cornwell</div><div><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaOQQIFJ3I/AAAAAAAAC9g/MV_QdJ_y-uY/s1600/lf%2B%252812%2529.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559287199893366642" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaOQQIFJ3I/AAAAAAAAC9g/MV_QdJ_y-uY/s320/lf%2B%252812%2529.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 262px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Mead Schaeffer</div><div><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaMb0UxwpI/AAAAAAAAC9Y/grt2Ny10fj8/s1600/bsdgbae.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559285199565603474" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaMb0UxwpI/AAAAAAAAC9Y/grt2Ny10fj8/s320/bsdgbae.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 255px;" /></a><br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Edmund Blair Leighton</div><div><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaMa7madaI/AAAAAAAAC9Q/bmbjVL10rP8/s1600/hga.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559285184338752930" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaMa7madaI/AAAAAAAAC9Q/bmbjVL10rP8/s320/hga.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 200px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ John William Waterhouse</div><div><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaMZ_UJYmI/AAAAAAAAC9I/p0FVyd-4upk/s1600/graegahad.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559285168156009058" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaMZ_UJYmI/AAAAAAAAC9I/p0FVyd-4upk/s320/graegahad.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 235px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ _______</div><div><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaLMNjMiZI/AAAAAAAAC9A/TIUyLKqRSzw/s1600/nsde.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559283831947430290" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaLMNjMiZI/AAAAAAAAC9A/TIUyLKqRSzw/s320/nsde.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 257px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ ______</div><div><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaLKp9uPkI/AAAAAAAAC84/BKlK40045F4/s1600/The%2BWatcher.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559283805215145538" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaLKp9uPkI/AAAAAAAAC84/BKlK40045F4/s320/The%2BWatcher.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 236px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Robert Heindel </div><div><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaLI950DUI/AAAAAAAAC8w/Qdo28nOPamA/s1600/ferreira.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559283776207719746" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaLI950DUI/AAAAAAAAC8w/Qdo28nOPamA/s320/ferreira.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 296px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ _____ Ferriera</div><div><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaLH_cIwKI/AAAAAAAAC8o/qofSTISFiHM/s1600/5046197725_2d0f5a905f_o.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559283759440248994" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaLH_cIwKI/AAAAAAAAC8o/qofSTISFiHM/s320/5046197725_2d0f5a905f_o.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 284px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Lucian Freud</div><div><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaLHas7njI/AAAAAAAAC8g/NbqMQj0DDJs/s1600/kravtsov_4.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559283749578579506" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaLHas7njI/AAAAAAAAC8g/NbqMQj0DDJs/s320/kravtsov_4.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 298px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ <a href="http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showpost.php?p=2946814&postcount=43">Igor Kravtsov</a></div><div><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaKmMkGO2I/AAAAAAAAC8Y/cuaqyaJUZfY/s1600/bodegon%2Binacabado.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559283178847746914" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaKmMkGO2I/AAAAAAAAC8Y/cuaqyaJUZfY/s320/bodegon%2Binacabado.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 187px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Golucho</div><div><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaKlv3s-AI/AAAAAAAAC8Q/vB0ecq1VhS8/s1600/5217476518_50283223d7_o.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559283171145349122" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaKlv3s-AI/AAAAAAAAC8Q/vB0ecq1VhS8/s320/5217476518_50283223d7_o.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 221px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ _______</div><div><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaKk3yuhJI/AAAAAAAAC8I/btzp9pBqTKw/s1600/abbey_edwin_austin_richard_duke_of_gloucester_and_the_lady_anne_1896_yale_university_source_sandstead_d2h_15.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559283156092093586" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaKk3yuhJI/AAAAAAAAC8I/btzp9pBqTKw/s320/abbey_edwin_austin_richard_duke_of_gloucester_and_the_lady_anne_1896_yale_university_source_sandstead_d2h_15.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 147px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Edwin Austin Abbey</div><div><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaKjOTWJRI/AAAAAAAAC8A/YEL0BGhTLDg/s1600/degas_large.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559283127774749970" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaKjOTWJRI/AAAAAAAAC8A/YEL0BGhTLDg/s320/degas_large.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 255px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaKhlstlNI/AAAAAAAAC74/m1wHrT8qlqk/s1600/degas.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559283099695420626" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaKhlstlNI/AAAAAAAAC74/m1wHrT8qlqk/s320/degas.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 219px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Edgar Degas</div><div><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaKE0JB0QI/AAAAAAAAC7w/eK9VpA6YMKk/s1600/Dan%2BOConner%2B1%2B600.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559282605356077314" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaKE0JB0QI/AAAAAAAAC7w/eK9VpA6YMKk/s320/Dan%2BOConner%2B1%2B600.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 294px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaKETfufnI/AAAAAAAAC7o/aTGggRJIN_w/s1600/Dan%2BOConner%2B3%2B600.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559282596592909938" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaKETfufnI/AAAAAAAAC7o/aTGggRJIN_w/s320/Dan%2BOConner%2B3%2B600.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 318px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Dan O'Conner</div><div><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaKDxOLBXI/AAAAAAAAC7g/HrivwsVtVCo/s1600/Jerome%2BWitkin4.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559282587392476530" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaKDxOLBXI/AAAAAAAAC7g/HrivwsVtVCo/s320/Jerome%2BWitkin4.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 182px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaKDOqjQRI/AAAAAAAAC7Y/VHIHASIz44Q/s1600/TheActofJudith79-80Oil60x48-big.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559282578116264210" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaKDOqjQRI/AAAAAAAAC7Y/VHIHASIz44Q/s320/TheActofJudith79-80Oil60x48-big.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaKCOF6rdI/AAAAAAAAC7Q/SXkxOWDLgJI/s1600/SeeWhatIMean-letstrythatpose-big.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559282560782740946" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TSaKCOF6rdI/AAAAAAAAC7Q/SXkxOWDLgJI/s320/SeeWhatIMean-letstrythatpose-big.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 184px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ Jerome Witkin</div><div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Every morning, I send the students here in Austin a suite of images to get the inspiration proper for the day. I haven't made an inspiration post in a while, so hopefully this makes up for it...haha. These works are the premier selections from these morning emails.</div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">Regrettably, in a few instances, I did not record the artist who created the picture, or it was not listed. This means a few of these are not credited. If you know the name of the artist for untagged images, please leave a comment, and I will make proper adjustment.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">Stay inspired!</div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">-fv</div></div></div></div></div>Francis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376186.post-54260855022871029722010-11-05T13:24:00.000-07:002010-11-05T13:38:57.068-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TNRoG4whkVI/AAAAAAAAC7E/0K5X47v3yzI/s1600/feather_shorty_blog.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 208px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TNRoG4whkVI/AAAAAAAAC7E/0K5X47v3yzI/s320/feather_shorty_blog.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536164309469598034" /></a><br />I completed this drawing for an advertisement as soon as I made it back from my residency. Tried to apply a few things I learned! Enjoyed it immensely!<div><br /></div><div>Charcoal and ink on bristol 19x24. Thanks to studio mate <a href="http://www.ayersdesign.com/">Jenn Ayers</a> for the reference.</div><div><br /></div><div>Will post thoughts and imagery from the said residency soon.</div><div><br /></div><div>Stay positive!</div><div>-francis</div>Francis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376186.post-40387395291809258812010-10-10T01:58:00.000-07:002010-10-10T02:00:59.362-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TLGAuMYqtcI/AAAAAAAAC68/u-6W9Tl_thg/s1600/kim_large_blogG_.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TLGAuMYqtcI/AAAAAAAAC68/u-6W9Tl_thg/s320/kim_large_blogG_.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526339748847334850" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TLGAtvfR4tI/AAAAAAAAC60/_FRas0-mm1Y/s1600/dylan_portrait_blog.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TLGAtvfR4tI/AAAAAAAAC60/_FRas0-mm1Y/s320/dylan_portrait_blog.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526339741090439890" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TLGAtFCqJXI/AAAAAAAAC6s/ceOavhL51pw/s1600/dylan_blog.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TLGAtFCqJXI/AAAAAAAAC6s/ceOavhL51pw/s320/dylan_blog.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526339729696105842" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TLGAsl34NoI/AAAAAAAAC6k/JeyYd2I63KY/s1600/bust_blog.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TLGAsl34NoI/AAAAAAAAC6k/JeyYd2I63KY/s320/bust_blog.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526339721329391234" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TLGAlNHMnjI/AAAAAAAAC6c/wzUJ0YzVp_8/s1600/pose_blog.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 194px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TLGAlNHMnjI/AAAAAAAAC6c/wzUJ0YzVp_8/s320/pose_blog.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526339594423672370" /></a><br />Hey guys! A few new figure drawings, this time all from the model - great times!<div><br /></div><div>Kinda in a rush to catch a plane to Florida for a 3-week residency with Paul Pope. I'm sure it's going to be crazy.</div><div><br /></div><div>take care,</div><div>fv</div>Francis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376186.post-37566469370123412702010-09-24T21:49:00.000-07:002010-09-26T17:28:36.373-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ_lL4n-hDI/AAAAAAAAC6U/vz_JAF7J8rw/s1600/dead_large_final.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ_lL4n-hDI/AAAAAAAAC6U/vz_JAF7J8rw/s320/dead_large_final.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521383660520899634" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ2Aat9ogmI/AAAAAAAAC6E/b2MWMj5ghSA/s1600/big_ol_hat_large.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ2Aat9ogmI/AAAAAAAAC6E/b2MWMj5ghSA/s320/big_ol_hat_large.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520709914729153122" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ2AXcMEI9I/AAAAAAAAC58/NenpffCVC1k/s1600/isabel_large.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ2AXcMEI9I/AAAAAAAAC58/NenpffCVC1k/s320/isabel_large.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520709858418238418" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ2AUtrsqTI/AAAAAAAAC50/vyyPuHgOsaY/s1600/goon_large.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 263px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ2AUtrsqTI/AAAAAAAAC50/vyyPuHgOsaY/s320/goon_large.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520709811574712626" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ2APjp4LXI/AAAAAAAAC5s/MzT2JmgdIiI/s1600/astro_large.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 211px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ2APjp4LXI/AAAAAAAAC5s/MzT2JmgdIiI/s320/astro_large.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520709722983378290" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ2AMYwbfiI/AAAAAAAAC5k/itM9pMCuJK4/s1600/elma_large.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 252px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ2AMYwbfiI/AAAAAAAAC5k/itM9pMCuJK4/s320/elma_large.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520709668518460962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ2AGDsLWvI/AAAAAAAAC5c/zkW4UG6uoxg/s1600/jesse_small.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 231px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ2AGDsLWvI/AAAAAAAAC5c/zkW4UG6uoxg/s320/jesse_small.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520709559784266482" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ2ACiHBkYI/AAAAAAAAC5U/wzbp9yN71nA/s1600/males_large.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ2ACiHBkYI/AAAAAAAAC5U/wzbp9yN71nA/s320/males_large.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520709499230458242" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ1_-8BgjMI/AAAAAAAAC5M/HG-b0adQpu8/s1600/spread1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 182px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ1_-8BgjMI/AAAAAAAAC5M/HG-b0adQpu8/s320/spread1.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520709437467167938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ1_5kPlduI/AAAAAAAAC5E/CnuWIQBK3OE/s1600/spread3.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ1_5kPlduI/AAAAAAAAC5E/CnuWIQBK3OE/s320/spread3.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520709345184413410" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ1_1WHSpuI/AAAAAAAAC48/VkF79U-ZnUA/s1600/spread4.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 196px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ1_1WHSpuI/AAAAAAAAC48/VkF79U-ZnUA/s320/spread4.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520709272672052962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ1_xE-gLQI/AAAAAAAAC40/hm1PvjziiHk/s1600/spread5.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ1_xE-gLQI/AAAAAAAAC40/hm1PvjziiHk/s320/spread5.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520709199352311042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ1_h09uXlI/AAAAAAAAC4s/xHEl5LO0CCo/s1600/spread2.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 138px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TJ1_h09uXlI/AAAAAAAAC4s/xHEl5LO0CCo/s320/spread2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520708937356041810" /></a><br />YOOooooo! Staying busy and drawing a whole lot! I feel real fortunate to be running the figure session over here are the studio, so I'm trying my best to take full advantage! Nothing's better than being in front of a great model with sweet music cranked! Most of these are from live models - some from photos to warm up in the mornings.<div><br /></div><div>Austin is so crazy!</div><div><br /></div><div>take care!!!</div><div>-fv</div><div><br /></div><div>*edit: added a drawing up top!</div>Francis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376186.post-5613135121339277572010-07-09T10:19:00.000-07:002010-07-09T14:56:48.329-07:00TAD/CA.org Inking Technique Download!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TDeUtXpab3I/AAAAAAAACzc/alxPTmiOoYw/s1600/francisvallejo_ca_banner.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 87px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TDeUtXpab3I/AAAAAAAACzc/alxPTmiOoYw/s400/francisvallejo_ca_banner.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492021777764347762" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I've mentioned this in a few venues, but I wanted to archive this announcement officially on the blog - my demo video with Conceptart.org/TAD is now available!!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"><a href="http://media.massiveblack.com/downloads.html#vallejo"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">LINK TO DOWNLOAD!</span></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">102 minutes / $20</span></div><div><br /></div><div>While I was in Kansas City the past month working at the Academy and TAD I had the amazing opportunity to shoot a demo video. The turn around time was pretty tight, so instead of getting into an involved piece, I decided to shoot a video describing my ink techniques, and the various tools you can use to achieve different results. In the end I worked on three images - one in nib, another in brush, and another in nib and wash - over 102 minutes. I speak on working from reference, spotting blacks, line variety, gesture, and past inkers and influences; among other topics.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm pleased with how it turned out, and hopefully it is helpful to those that give it a watch!! Feel free to post your own ink work in <a href="http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=191283">this thread</a> and I am happy to critique and offer suggestions :)</div><div><br /></div><div>A trailer and imagery from the video:</div><div><br /></div><div><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fI2tro_-JpE&hl=en_US&fs=1?rel=0&hd=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fI2tro_-JpE&hl=en_US&fs=1?rel=0&hd=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TDeU1PrxvLI/AAAAAAAACzk/jbWtRxfYbno/s400/blog_promo.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TDeVd9TGbuI/AAAAAAAACzs/u2Lv6aRhV8w/s320/bf1b1f43b062101eb2824684ff0f189d.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">==============</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'd also like to thank Jason Manley and John English for having me help out with the workshops in Kansas City. It's been the greatest honor of my career to work with all my heroes and those people that have had such a significant influence in my journey so far. Also a giant thanks to the students to being incredible and open to my suggestions and talks/demos. I admittedly was wildly nervous to give presentations but the group was so great, I relaxed pretty quickly. I look forward to continue to share and pay whatever knowledge I have forward! Everyone from KC stay in touch!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TDeW_o_ruDI/AAAAAAAACz0/T9I4pdQbavE/s320/photo.png" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">==============</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Lastly, I'm mostly moved into Austin! I'm sharing a place with my good buddy and artist <a href="http://sanchezart.blogspot.com/">Orlando Sanchez</a> and have my new studio space mostly set up at the <a href="http://tadaustinpod.blogspot.com/">Austin TAD POD</a>! It's such a fresh space to work! The students are beginning to arrive for the beginning of classes next week and the energy is very high. After I finish this post I'll begin the first block of work in the new space. Speaking of work, I'm rocking out on some super exciting projects that I can't wait to share - but can't at the moment. But once classes get cranking here I'll have demos, figure drawings, and all that good stuff to share on a regular basis!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">incredibly excited and thankful,</div><div style="text-align: left;">-francis</div>Francis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376186.post-86952924760040922072010-06-04T09:11:00.000-07:002010-06-04T09:27:00.257-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TAknPQm2mwI/AAAAAAAACzE/h1cdo4QagjI/s1600/cover_blog1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 98px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TAknPQm2mwI/AAAAAAAACzE/h1cdo4QagjI/s320/cover_blog1.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478953564782369538" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TAknDPh1Y6I/AAAAAAAACy8/s5HcItxLVvc/s1600/cover_blog2.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 163px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/TAknDPh1Y6I/AAAAAAAACy8/s5HcItxLVvc/s320/cover_blog2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478953358334452642" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Yo! These sketches I did a while back for a cover gig. It was anticipated to be for 5 issues so I had the idea of having one image slowly reveal itself across the bottom of all 5 issues with the top image changing depending on the issue. The "X" on the cooler is a placeholder for the title. I was asked to make revisions to the bottom image at the last second, so I dropped in 3d models which ended up getting the job done nicely. The 2nd image shows other concepts for what the top section could look like.<div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately the series never made it off the ground, so this is as far as these drawings will go. </div><div><br /></div><div>In other news, I'm about to hop on a plane to Austin, TX to begin setting up the <a href="http://theartdepartment.org/info.shtml">TAD POD</a> location. Soon after, from June 14th-30th I'll be in Kansas City helping out at the Illustration Academy. Busy month!! Hope to meet folks!</div><div><br /></div><div>take care,</div><div>-francis</div>Francis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376186.post-1153072856557602842010-05-11T15:42:00.000-07:002010-05-11T16:48:01.567-07:00The O Show / Miami<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S-nnY1NwcPI/AAAAAAAACyk/gevfV1DRCV0/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S-nnY1NwcPI/AAAAAAAACyk/gevfV1DRCV0/s320/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470157636205834482" border="0" /></a><br />----------<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S-nnIRHkrJI/AAAAAAAACyc/im8qrsgmPcI/s1600/Barefootmailmanfinal_oliver_dominguez.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 187px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S-nnIRHkrJI/AAAAAAAACyc/im8qrsgmPcI/s320/Barefootmailmanfinal_oliver_dominguez.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470157351638314130" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">^ painting by <a href="http://www.oliverdominguez.blogspot.com/">Oliver Dominguez</a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S-nnHeDWW_I/AAAAAAAACyU/yZ7kzegb7Ac/s1600/michael+jackson80dpi.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S-nnHeDWW_I/AAAAAAAACyU/yZ7kzegb7Ac/s320/michael+jackson80dpi.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470157337930390514" border="0" /></a><br />^painting by <a href="http://sanchezart.blogspot.com/">Orlando Sanchez</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />This Saturday the 15th, Orlando Sanchez and Oliver Dominguez are having a terrific 2 man exhibition opening in Miami, Florida. Named "The O Show," (with sponsors Monster Energy and Nestle Coffee) it features Orlando's interpretation of the history of music, and Oliver's interpretation of the history of Miami.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">May 15th, 2010<br />Octopus Art Gallery: Doors open at 7PM<br />169 NW 36th St.<br />Miami, FL 33127<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I've had the privilege of previewing much of the work and it is top notch! Hope everyone in the area can check it out!<br /><br />best,<br />-francis<br /></div></div></div></div>Francis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376186.post-69352882043304120352010-05-03T13:44:00.000-07:002010-05-04T10:40:41.341-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S984NbMx_cI/AAAAAAAACyM/lqusAk7s--k/s1600/blog_gals_2.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S984NbMx_cI/AAAAAAAACyM/lqusAk7s--k/s320/blog_gals_2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467150275941891522" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S983edlPtiI/AAAAAAAACyE/sQlNggDs5n0/s1600/blog_gals_3.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 295px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S983edlPtiI/AAAAAAAACyE/sQlNggDs5n0/s320/blog_gals_3.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467149469127521826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S983d4RrJzI/AAAAAAAACx8/hhPvk2FxUjk/s1600/blog_gals_1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 243px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S983d4RrJzI/AAAAAAAACx8/hhPvk2FxUjk/s320/blog_gals_1.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467149459113322290" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S982GN9jjEI/AAAAAAAACx0/XBZwUiNsC10/s1600/pops.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S982GN9jjEI/AAAAAAAACx0/XBZwUiNsC10/s320/pops.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467147953106029634" /></a><br />Some more warm-ups between 1 minute and a half hour. If you look real close, I have a male figure in there!? I've been looking at <a href="http://conceptart.org/forums/showpost.php?p=2653802&postcount=13">these drawings</a>.<div><br /></div><div>Also, over this past weekend, my father graduated with his Associate degree in the applied biomedical field. When the Detroit auto industry collapsed he made up his mind to enroll in a local college. His last time spent in school was 40 years prior as a high school student. After 3 intense years of study he graduated with top honors in his class. The field requires regular computer use, and he had never turned on a computer before his classes. He also was given the highest grade his internship instructor has ever given. This internship requires 20 hours a week - he gives 40. Anything I've accomplished is a result of the inspiration I get from watching my dad give 110% to everything he does. You know those people that scream and yell at graduations? Yeah, that was my mom and I the whole ceremony. Congrats dad!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>take care,</div><div>-fv</div><div><br /></div><div>PS. It's about that time of the year. The<a href="http://www.illustrationacademy.com/new/index.html"> summer Illustration Academy</a> program begins May 31st and ends June 25. For the first time, it is being split into 2 locations: Kansas City, MO and Richmond, VA. I'm honored and excited to be helping out this year! I will be in Kansas City for the last half of the program, offering any knowledge I can. Again, it's a terrific program and one of the best investments you can make towards your development as an artist. Hope to see some folks there!</div><div><br /></div><div>Also, <a href="http://theartdepartment.org/info.shtml#">TAD</a> recently held an online course "<a href="http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=187262">The Art of the Feminine Form</a>" this past weekend. The whole presentation has been recorded and is now available to purchase for a very reasonable price "on demand". It's a great course, with some killer conversations and artwork. Now that classes are over for many students, it's a great way to keep the juices flowing over the summer!</div>Francis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376186.post-53548277576792044952010-04-25T10:37:00.000-07:002010-05-09T15:11:41.091-07:00Sorolla!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9SClmQO8wI/AAAAAAAACxM/rpI8kEK6PHA/s1600/at023.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9SClmQO8wI/AAAAAAAACxM/rpI8kEK6PHA/s320/at023.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464135830342660866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9SCi-RqVRI/AAAAAAAACxE/93jA4HpSNiM/s1600/at022.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9SCi-RqVRI/AAAAAAAACxE/93jA4HpSNiM/s320/at022.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464135785251493138" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9SCgyxz2UI/AAAAAAAACw8/mNiK3OupVOE/s1600/at021.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 287px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9SCgyxz2UI/AAAAAAAACw8/mNiK3OupVOE/s320/at021.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464135747805370690" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9SCeIDLSQI/AAAAAAAACw0/9019ks1vib8/s1600/at020.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9SCeIDLSQI/AAAAAAAACw0/9019ks1vib8/s320/at020.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464135701975746818" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9SCb2j3vII/AAAAAAAACws/2ze35tB3ngU/s1600/at019.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 126px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9SCb2j3vII/AAAAAAAACws/2ze35tB3ngU/s320/at019.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464135662921301122" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9SAqIgDX6I/AAAAAAAACwk/Mb3q6h5-NKc/s1600/at018.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 209px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9SAqIgDX6I/AAAAAAAACwk/Mb3q6h5-NKc/s320/at018.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464133709232037794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9SAnnij1mI/AAAAAAAACwc/DWR46mrYvOM/s1600/at017.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9SAnnij1mI/AAAAAAAACwc/DWR46mrYvOM/s320/at017.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464133666024445538" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9SAl4Dx8II/AAAAAAAACwU/XGVbqfwbsEo/s1600/at016.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 96px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9SAl4Dx8II/AAAAAAAACwU/XGVbqfwbsEo/s320/at016.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464133636099010690" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9SAi7pAjXI/AAAAAAAACwM/ud_7IDDjhi8/s1600/at015.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9SAi7pAjXI/AAAAAAAACwM/ud_7IDDjhi8/s320/at015.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464133585520856434" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9SAhAhAFJI/AAAAAAAACwE/_ZTJcKNFB40/s1600/at014.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 89px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9SAhAhAFJI/AAAAAAAACwE/_ZTJcKNFB40/s320/at014.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464133552469709970" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9R-IUxOo8I/AAAAAAAACv8/iXnOyXU_aEY/s1600/IMG_1776.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S9R-IUxOo8I/AAAAAAAACv8/iXnOyXU_aEY/s320/IMG_1776.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464130929386496962" /></a><br />A real treat this post! Recently came across great photos of Sorolla's murals at the <a href="http://www.hispanicsociety.org/hispanic/images/Zoom%20images/sorolla.htm">Hispanic Society of America</a> in New York City. Sorolla was commissioned by Archer M. Huntington in 1911 to paint 14 large scale (twelve to fourteen feet tall) paintings to be installed at the Society. It took Sorolla 8 exhausting years to complete the monumental project.<div><br /></div><div>The last image is a nice detail shot to show the brushwork Sorolla was working with. That's a very small detail from the painting above it. Wow! Here are a few more links to galleries containing hi resolution shots of these paintings: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/felix2510/sets/72157617593779617/">1</a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=sorolla+hispanic">2</a> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/xaviervilalta/SORTIDALAMBDAMNACSOROLLA050409#">3</a> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/manelgasol/SOROLLA#">4</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Other top notch inspirational galleries and websites:</div><div><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/bert1202/GandalfSGallery#">Gandalf collection</a></div><div><a href="http://artinconnu.blogspot.com/">Art Inconnu</a></div><div><a href="http://illustrateurs.blogspot.com/">Illustrateurs</a></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/havala/collections/72157622569884551/">Whoa!?!</a></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/freeparking/collections/72157602736044384/">WOW!!?!?!</a></div><div><a href="http://www.artst.org/full-list.php">Art Browser</a></div><div><a href="http://www.allpaintings.org/">All Paintings</a></div><div><a href="http://www.the-athenaeum.org/art/list.php?OrderCurrent=title1&OrderNew=name_sort&letter=A&SortDir=ASC">The Athenaeum</a></div><div><a href="http://brandywine.doetech.net/pictsrch.cfm">NC Wyeth: Complete Works</a></div><div><a href="http://thehiddenplace.wordpress.com/">The Hidden Place</a></div><div><br /></div><div>take care,</div><div>-francis</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Francis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376186.post-10743303742484544872010-04-06T22:46:00.000-07:002010-04-06T23:17:42.068-07:00Gestures!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S7wf-LnKQjI/AAAAAAAACvs/C6MittsVHc8/s1600/gesteezys1_blog.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 308px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S7wf-LnKQjI/AAAAAAAACvs/C6MittsVHc8/s320/gesteezys1_blog.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457272001595589170" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S7wfWeI_-MI/AAAAAAAACvk/IvcdK2FcoWo/s1600/gesteezys2_blog.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 175px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S7wfWeI_-MI/AAAAAAAACvk/IvcdK2FcoWo/s320/gesteezys2_blog.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457271319374592194" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S7we1OHg2SI/AAAAAAAACvc/-zsiDLWz-jI/s1600/gesteezys3_blog.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S7we1OHg2SI/AAAAAAAACvc/-zsiDLWz-jI/s320/gesteezys3_blog.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457270748137707810" /></a><br /><div>After getting back into figure drawing while in Austin a while ago, and seeing how helpful gestures are, I realized I needed to step my figure game up. My solution was saving a folder of "artistic nudes" off of <a href="http://browse.deviantart.com/photography/people/nude/">DeviantArt</a> (there's literally thousands of great photos, although you'll have to sift through some odd ones) and playing them in timed increments through my computer's slideshow function. I love it! It's not quite drawing from life, but I am able to draw from poses that a live model would not be able to hold.</div><div><br /></div><div>The top row is 4 minutes gestures, with the next row 3 minutes, the next 2, etc. I've been looking a lot at <a href="http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=157758">Mucha's drawings</a> lately. Speaking of Mucha, his popular "design-based watercolor" pieces are cool and all, but his drawings and oil paintings are where it's at!</div><div><br /></div><div>take care,</div><div>-fv</div>Francis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376186.post-63690003304320089732010-03-29T17:45:00.000-07:002010-03-29T18:13:02.797-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S7FJ96947jI/AAAAAAAACvU/v0y4pYxpWgQ/s1600/eclipse_vallejo_blog.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 263px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S7FJ96947jI/AAAAAAAACvU/v0y4pYxpWgQ/s400/eclipse_vallejo_blog.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454221951872069170" /></a><br />Man what a good time this piece was! It was originally began for a comic pitch. Unfortunately halfway through drawing it out, the project was cancelled. So on my free time I wrapped it up. <div><br /></div><div>I hope to throw some color on it in the future. Speaking of that...would folks be interested in a limited run screen-print release of this piece? I've always wanted to release a print like that and work with a printer. Let me know in the comments.</div><div><br /></div><div>cheers!</div><div>-fv</div><div><br /></div><div>ps. The text near the asterix is a little tough to read. It says:</div><div><br /></div><div><i>*In 2012, a catastrophic solar flare decimated earth's atmosphere. The sun's rays are now lethal to all living creatures.....except Mathew.</i></div>Francis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29376186.post-55423187674734379372010-03-19T19:14:00.000-07:002010-03-19T20:22:14.698-07:00ILYA REPIN!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S6Q6r6XsF7I/AAAAAAAACvE/hRMuZtvHpRI/s1600-h/ysh.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 224px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S6Q6r6XsF7I/AAAAAAAACvE/hRMuZtvHpRI/s320/ysh.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450545975102543794" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S6Q3zYbo9lI/AAAAAAAACu8/SGw1W_PZ5mo/s1600-h/glrx-160809326.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 161px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BBKl12nCyKw/S6Q3zYbo9lI/AAAAAAAACu8/SGw1W_PZ5mo/s320/glrx-160809326.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450542804896380498" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.katiawishsketch.blogspot.com/">Katia Wish</a> is awesome. She just sent me a link to a very complete gallery of Ilya Repin's work. Especially cool to check out all the studies he did for his major pieces. The man was thorough.<br /><br />Anyways enjoy!!! <a href="http://gallerix.ru/album/Repin">Follow the link here!!!!</a><br /><br />stoked,<br />-fv<br /><br />ps. This is the art nerd in me talking....but Rockwell and Repin were working at the same time roughly (1920s)...I wonder if they knew of each other. Can you image a collab piece between those two masters? An "Ilya Rockwell" or a "Norman Repin" if you will. But what if they really did create that painting but it's been lost!? But I digress.....haha<br /><br />pps. Also check out the Zorn and Serov sections from the same site!: <a href="http://gallerix.ru/">http://gallerix.ru/</a>Francis Vallejohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15995575138257501879noreply@blogger.com7