Over the summer 2017, I drew 46 sketch cards for Topps Trading Cards for their 2017 Star Wars MasterWork series. The cards are a high-end collector’s series that includes random sketch cards from a slew of great artists as bonus cards inside trading card packs. The sketches are the actual […]
Day: November 11, 2017
Blake Lively Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
Gotta love Blake Lively! I loved her in Age of Adaline and have been a fan since. I thought this photo of her was lovely and I tried my best to do it justice in colored pencil form. I drew it freehand on white Strathmore smooth bristol paper. Link for […]
Damon Wayans and Clayne Crawford from TV’s “Lethal Weapon” Freehand Graphite and Colored Pencil/Marker Drawing
If you like buddy comedies and buddy cop shows, you haven’t lived till you’ve seen “Lethal Weapon.” Sure, it’s based off of a beloved movie franchise, but it translates wonderfully to the small screen. I drew this duo of Damon Wayans and Clayne Crawford in graphite pencil (freehand) and filled […]
Keira Knightley Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
Between commissions and doing some Topps sketch cards (more on that later), this drawing took some time to finish up. This is a freehand colored pencil portrait of actress Keira Knightley. Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/print-of-colored-pencil-drawing-of-keira-knightley-85-x-11
William Powell and Myrna Loy Freehand Graphite Drawing
I just adore these two! I owe my love of old, classic movies to my grandfather and my mom. The Thin Man movies, as well as any of the other 6 or so movies Myrna Loy and William Powell did together, are among some of my favorite. Nick and Nora […]
Anakin versus Darth Vader Freehand Marker and Colored Pencil Commission Piece
As a commissioned piece, I did this marker and colored pencil drawing that shows Darth Vader/Anakin battling his Jedi self, with the Emperor pulling the strings in the background. It was challenging, but also kind of fun. 
Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/color-pencil-marker-drawing-print-of-darth-vader-vs-anakin
Updated Harpo Marx Freehand Graphite Drawing
I’ve only done it a few times, but sometimes it feels good to revisit an older drawing and put some time into reworking it with fresh eyes and a different perspective. I’d drawn this some time ago (maybe 10 years ago?) and it had hung in my living room until […]
The Marx Brothers Freehand Graphite Drawing
I also wanted to replace a Harpo Marx drawing I had hanging in my living room with a drawing of all three brothers, so I took a stab at this image. When it came time to take down the Harpo drawing… well, I decided on a different route… Link for […]
Cary Grant Freehand Graphite Drawing
I’ve had a freehand drawing I did in 2005 hanging in my living room since I drew it… so I felt as though 12 years was a good enough time to spend looking at the same drawing. I’ve tried drawing Cary Grant several times since then, with unsatisfying results, but […]
Ray Stantz, Winston Zeddemore Ghostbusters Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing on Black Paper
This piece was one I drew freehand for a free indie mp3 compilation for my website, Jesusfreakhideout.com. The drawing was done on black Strathmore Artagain paper in colored pencil. I used several different references to make it all work, including a wide shot from Ghostbusters, then two different close-up moments […]
“Ghostbusters II” Peter, Ray, Egon Freehand Graphite Drawing
I hate not finishing something I start. I started this drawing in early 2016 and just really struggled with making it come together. I eventually set it aside until the summer of 2017 when I decided to work on it some more. Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/peter-egon-and-ray-ghostbusters-ii-drawing-print