Great Art Director. There's a lot to be said about that.
For this illustration, I used Prismacolor Art Markers and Prismacolor colored pencils (both by Sanford) on pastel paper. I used the less textured side of the paper, so I have a bit smoother surface to work on, only because I was working at print-size, which I normally don't do. The background is done with acrylic paint.
That looks awesome, Joe. The cover as a whole looks really good!
ReplyDeleteI'm admirer oy your work. This illustration is fantastic.
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ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic.
cool! that's a great illustration of jeff... and beautiful use of the colored pencils.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a not only a great caricature but a great cover!
ReplyDeleteThe likeness of Jeff Bridges is so spot on Joe!
ReplyDeleteAlways amazes me how you create masterpieces using different mediums.
You have Bridges with that famous sheepish grin you captured so perfectly.
When you use reference photos you can either capture him with an open mouth smile or closed mouth smile...great call here.
While I appreciate the new Hi Tech digital illustration (you're a genius at it) I like seeing "old school" mediums used.
I see photoshop used so much these days that the effects that once used to be cool are boring to me.
Wow. What a great look. This is my favorite cover you've done yet.
ReplyDeletethis is great work man. Great job on capturing that strong sense of ambient lighting too.
ReplyDeleteCaraca, meu meus parabéns seu trabalho é muito legal...parabéns, curti muito seu trabalho.
ReplyDeleteabraço.
nice to see you flex your traditional muscles man!
ReplyDeleteJoe, this is really, really great man! I think you found "your look" seriously man, you should go with this, I don't ever see anything like this anywhere . . . you own it man! Sweet job, your best work yet!
ReplyDeleteI was about to say: I think this was made in prismacolor pencils.. great expression!!..
ReplyDeleteRealy good ! I can't do colors on drawing like you ... It's so hard...; but I learn Here and there.. so thanks a lot
ReplyDeletegreat cover man, say are you coming back with anymore podcasts?
ReplyDeleteFantastic piece...like to get my hands on a copy in NJ...Barnes & Noble? or maybe Newark Airport?
ReplyDeletewhoa this is slick. I am very impressed that you absolutely control whatever medium you touch. This is a fine piece.
ReplyDeleteThanks all.
ReplyDeletePodcasts coming soon... this week? I'll do my best.
Vin, not sure if you can get it anywhere but Los Angeles. I'm hoping he'll mail ME one.
WOW!!
ReplyDeleteGREAT job Joe, as usual!!
I think this is one of your best pieces. This is well animated even though one might consider it a "still" pose.
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