Process of a painting

This is an abbreviated version of my painting process. Lately I've been starting with a digital sketch (upper right). Then I make a hand-drawn line sketch (upper left). Next I blow it up to size (bottom).


Then I paint. I try to start with the back, because you can tell when someone paints the background around the subject. It's not as visually pleasing.




And finito!

New projects

This rough digital composition will eventually become a pretty detailed drawing. I was asked to make a piece about New Orleans, which I've never been to (but I'd like to some day). For this reason, I've asked one of my friends from college, a New Orleans native, to give me her opinion on whether this comp is New Orleansy enough.

Also, I'm in negotiations to possibly do a mural for a local Mexican restaurant that serves authentic cuisine. Yummy!