Lily Cole - Character Sketchbook 138

Hi, everyone! How is your week going so far?!
As usual, I am super busy haha
But I'm working on a project that
I am really excited about that I
can't wait to share with you all!

Today's post is another painting from my Character Sketchbook!
It is Number 138 and is of the Lovely
Lily Cole of IMG Models. As you may know,
Lily Cole is one of the models that I
learned to draw off of. So she has a
special place in my heart. Haha : )
What do you think? I hope you like it!

Melodie Monrose - Top Newcomers Series

Morning!
So.. I realized today that i got side tracked and i haven't finished posting all of the portraits i painted for Models.com's Top Newcomers Spring 2011. Sorry for that! So picking up with the Posting, today's model is Melodie Monrose. As i've mentioned in previous posts before i draw anyone, i really like to get a sense of who they are, so i will try to find interviews or videos and i will look through tons of pictures, because i think all the knowledge and feeling for the person comes out subconsciously in the portrait. When i was researching Melodie, all the comments and articles i read commented about her being such a pleasant soft spoken girl. When i looked up pictures of her, she had a gorgeous elegance, and one of the most beautifully natural smiles i've seen. Which made me especially excited about painting her portrait. I really like how it turned out. It is one of my favorites in the series. What do you think?

Also, how was your weekend? Mine was really good. My brother and i spend some time working on writing our book. The story is coming along. I'm shooting for a year & a half from now to have the book written... hopefully, we can finish it by then... ;)


P.s. Just wanted to say thank you to IMG Models for there kind words on there blog

Kaja Sokola - Character Sketch Book 212

Hi Friends!
Well the week is almost to a close! (finally)
I'm so exhausted, been a few late ones over the last few weeks.
I've been editing a video, thought i would have it ready for you today,
but it looks like it's going to be up on Sunday!
I hope you like it. :)
The Mixed media painting today is from my Character Sketch Book.
It's of a Polish model who i really think has an interesting look...
her name is Kaja Sokola.
I drew Kaja awhile back, it was just a Scribble Sketch.
So i wanted to do a more polished picture this time around.
It was hard to find many images of her, but i really liked this one.
I'm looking forward to seeing more shoots with her.
I hope you like the painting :)
and hope you're having a great day!

You Got to Love Charlotte Free

Morning!
Well, spent all yesterday painting and sketching up a storm,
and needless to say my studio is so so so so so messy,
so some cleaning is in order today. ;)
Also I'm happy to say, i started up working on my Character Sketch Book again!
It is like an old friend i've missed a lot.
That book/series is definitely my favorite and most personal series,
so I'm glad to get back working on finishing Volume 3! (though I'm still at the start)
The Drawing today is Character Sketchbook drawing 205,
And it's of IMG Models Pink Haired Girl Charlotte Free.
I took this picture backstage at Charlotte Ronson Fall 2011 Show and knew it would make for a great drawing.
I really like how it turned out. I love her expression in the drawing.
Makes you kind of wonder what she is thinking about, don't you think?
I hope you like it ;)

Oscar de la Renta From the Balcony

Lindsey Wixson in Oscar de la Renta Fall 2011. :)

If you want to see high res version of these pictures, go to my Image Diary.

Charlotte Ronson Fall 2011 - Part 1

We loved Charlotte's collection!
We were so honored to get to go backstage and shoot before the show!
It's really cool the way the models slowly take on the feel of the show and collection.
The collection had a really unique feel where it was a mix of grunge and elegance,
with some really nice, classic cuts on some of the garments mixed with torn stockings.
It was a really fun mixture! Also, we both loved IMG Model Charlotte Free's pink hair!
It was so fun and rocking! As we sorted through the photos we noticed a really fun one of
Sky Ferreira looking longingly at her hair (see later post for that one).
It was an all around great show, and we definitely loved it when Arcade Fire came on!
Also, so fun to get to sit with Rumi(Fashiontoast), BryanBoy, Julia Frakes (Bunny BISOUS‎), Colin Sokol and Kristin Prim! We love all of them!

If you want to see high res version of these pictures go to my Image Diary.

Rachel Antonoff Fall 2011 - Part 1

Hi, friends! So we went to Rachel Antonoff's presentation yesterday and it was so fun! The theme was a high school Prom! It was actually held in the gymnasium of high school right near Lincoln Center. So fun! The models were all across the gym, some dancing with boys in tuxedos, some by the punch bowl drinking out of a flask, some looking sad by themselves in the bleachers or at tables. The collection looked great. There were so many fun dresses, and really cute tights and shoes! Oh, and the band The Like was playing live, providing the music for the dance! It was also fun to run into a bunch of friends there, that we hadn't seen in a long time.
Also, we got some great shots from backstage at Charlotte Ronson that we will hopefully be posting today : )
And you can follow us on Twitter if you want hear what we are up to while we are in NYC.

Linda Vojtova Exhibit

Well the Linda Vojtova Exhibit is open today!
I'm so bummed I couldn't make it out for the opening.
Dave and I fly out this Friday night for NYFW. Wish it was today! Oh well.
Christopher Michael from One Management was kind enough ask me to be apart of this project,
and I'm really glad he did.
I've been wanting to show you the Painting for a few months now.
I really like how it turned out.
It kinda has a different vibe to it then a lot of my other paintings.
What do you think?
I hope you like it!

Maddie Kulicka - Top Newcomers Spring 2011

Hey friends!
How are you doing tonight? I am so tired!
But I'm definitely getting excited for New York!
Tonight's post is another from the series I did for
Models.com's Top Newcomers for Spring 2011.
The models name is Maddi Kulicka.
She was one of my favorite girls from the series.
She has freckles on her nose, so that's always good : )
Haha I really like how this painting turned out and I hope you do too.

Clean Lines and Interesting Fabrics

I thought i would throw another photo from Chris Benz collection in there today.
This one is one of my favorite pictures from the presentation.
I love the contrast between the soft look of the model and gain and grit of the photo.
Also i love the details of this garment, the fabric and cut is beautiful.
Does anyone know the name of this model?

Theres Alexandersson - Top Newcomers Spring 2011

Well, My Friends, I'm actually about to go to bed but i thought i would get a quick post up for you all :)
This is one of 11 pictures i did for Models.com Top Newcomers Spring 2011.
It is of Theres Alexandersson.
Theres Alexandersson has a super interesting look.
And this backstage photo at the McQueen show stood out to me in particular.
I like how it turned out. :)
what do you think?

Oh also found my new favorite time wasting tool today...
Pinterest! Haah Not sure if i'm using it right but I started one thanks to my friend jenna.
Basically i created each of my boards as a sort of photo essay prompt and when i post on it i complete the prompt... if that makes sense?
Any ways hope your having a great night!

Marcelia Freesz - Top Newcomers Spring 2011

So back when i was doing Top Newcomers Spring 2011 Series for Models.com
I had finished the whole series and right before the paintings were going to go up
I found out there was one more girl i needed to paint.
It was a girl from One Management named Marcelia Freesz.
So last minute, i started researching to find some images of her so i could paint her,
and all i can say is wow.
She has quite an amazing strong distinct look.
Very interesting eyes and head shape.
So this was a really fun picture to do,
and i like how the overall mood of it turned out.
What do you think?

Iris Egbers - Top Newcomers Spring 2011

So today has been a big time multi-tasking day...
I'm currently exporting a new video i edited for you all.
I'm excited to show you it.
Also about to leave for the Lumber yard,
Cause i'm finally going to build some large format shelves to keep my originals safe.
I seriously have been needing to do this for some time now.
I have thousands of Originals that have nowhere to go.
Also need to get some drawings done... big day, should be fun.
How about you?
Up to anything fun today?
Well the painting today is from My Top Newcomers Spring 2011, i did for models.com.
The Picture is of Iris Egbers.
Iris has a really unique & interesting look... Very Expressive.
Well, i hope you like it!

Julia Saner - Top Newcomers Spring 2011

Hello Hello!
Good morning and afternoon to some of you out there! ;)
How is your day going?
Today's painting i think is my favorite out of the Top Newcomers Spring 2011 Series i did for Models.com.
It's of a Julia Saner, who was the winner of Elite Model Look Switzerland 2009.
Julia has a great wholesome look.
When i was looking through pictures of her,
there was this one profile photo of her that really inspired me.
There was something so pensive about her expression it made me instantly know that was what i was going to paint.
All and all I really like how it turned out.
What about you? Whatcha think?
Well i hope you all are having a great day! :)

Daphne Groeneveld - Top Newcomers Spring 2011

Good morning!
How are yawl doing on this fine day!?
I'm off painting already this morning,
but i thought i would post this portrait from my series for Models.com - Top Newcomers Spring 2011.
The Painting is of Daphne Groeneveld.
I wasn't familiar with Daphne before this series,
and i have to say, she was one of my favorites to paint.
She is really interesting looking and has such distinct features...
Which is the perfect formula for me for painting.
i really hope you like it!
and i hope you're having a wonderful day! :)

Bambi Northwood-Blyth - Top Newcomers Spring 2011

Happy Thanksgiving Eve!
Really excited for Thanksgiving tomorrow.
Also my friend Ryan just introduced me to Hayao Miyazaki films,
so been watching those... so amazing!
What are your favorites of his?
So Far Spirited Away is mine :)
So Today's painting is my favorite for my Top Newcomers Spring 2011.
It's of the lovely miss Bambi Northwood-Blyth.
I first heard of Bambi from my friend Cat's (knightcat) blog posts.
So needless to say i was really excited about painting her.
I don't know, I feel like there is something about the this painting that has a sort of Classic elegance to it.
It's actually my current computer back drop right now haha.

Britt Maren - Top Newcomers Spring 2011 Series

Hey Friends!
So the Painting today is from the Top Newcomers Spring 2011 Series i did for Models.com.
The Painting is Britt Maren.
Britt has a really interesting look, it's very versatile.
Basically before i did any of the paintings, i looked through about 100 pictures of each of the girls
so i could get a sense of their personality.
I found that usually helps me alot.
But Britt really has a wide range of looks.
When i saw this picture, i instantly wanted to paint it.
There was just something in the pose & expression that i really liked. :)

I'm currently working on improving my drawing and painting skills right now....
But hopefully i should have some new different stuff for you soon ;)

Arizona Muse - Top Newcomers Spring 2011

Well hello, my friends!
How was your weekend? Mine was amazing.
It was like the first weekend where I wasn't working through it in like 12 weeks!
yep yep... so the Top Model Newcomer of the day is Arizona Muse!
She was really fun to paint.
She has a real wholesome familiar look to her. She actually reminds me a lot of a childhood friend of mine,
which I think made it easy to paint her.

So when i was tasked with painting each of the Top Newcomers of Spring 2011 for models.com,
I went on a searching spree for references of Arizona.
For some reason, this one runway photo of her really stood out to me.
I think my favorite thing about this picture of her
is the confidence/determined expression on her face.
I used a mixture of pen, pencil, ink, & acrylic on this one. and pretty much the entire series.
What do you think of how it turned out?
I really hope you like it :)

The Top NewComers Spring 2011

Hey Friends!
Well they are finally up!
I painted the The Top NewComers S/S 11 for Models.com!
This has been one of the reasons i've been working so much!
I really Like how they turned out.
What do you think?
I will be Posting bigger versions of each of the paintings over the next two weeks.
It was fun painting these girls cause i pretty much hadn't seen most of them before.
Well i Let me know what you think! I can't wait to post all of them.
Hope you're having a great night :)

Rachel Antonoff Spring 2011 - Full Frontal Fashion

Well, Well, my friends, how was your weekend?
Mine was pretty good ended up working a little through the weekend....
My brother and I worked on writing a story book...
I'm really excited about it...
Like so excited that I can barely concentrate on anything other than the story,
I can't wait for yawl to read it.
But any ways the painting today is one i did for Sundance Channel's Full Frontal Fashion.
It's of Amanda Jules from a photo I took at Rachel Antonoff Spring 2011, which is one of my favorite collections of this last season.
I really like how the painting came out.
The fabric print was a lot of work, but like how it turned out.
I really hope you like it :)

p.s. sorry if there are typo's i'm really tired typing this right now ;)

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