It’s funny, but I don’t think I was even looking for photos of Lucille Ball when I found the image I used as a source for this drawing. It seemed like such an unusual look for Lucy – and I loved it! I drew this one freehand with graphite […]
Author: John DiBiase
Freehand Graphite Kristy Swanson Portrait
In a continued effort to expand my list of subjects, I decided to draw the lovely Kristy Swanson, best known probably as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but I loved her in the show Psych and several classic 90s movies. 🙂 Etsy link for the original drawing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1076135341/kristy-swanson-original-graphite-drawing (Prints available upon […]
Gwyenth Paltrow Pencil Portrait
Here’s another freehand pencil portrait that took forever to finish. Again, if you’ve read some of my blogs, you’ll know I tend to randomly start drawings that seem to interest me in the moment, even if I know it won’t necessarily be a crowd-pleaser, so to speak. This is a […]
I’ll Be at Dunder Con at the Meadowlands in NJ, August 6 – 7, 2022!
I will be vending my second event ever this August 6-7 at Dunder Con at the Meadowlands Expo Center in NJ! I will have a table there selling prints of my drawings themed for The Office, and will have some original drawings (the actual pencil drawings) on hand to purchase […]
McKenna Grace Pencil Portrait with dog Gizmo
In an attempt to broaden my subjects, I decided to take a crack at young actress McKenna Grace with her dog Gizmo. I loved her in the movie Gifted and was looking forward to seeing her in Ghostbusters: Afterlife, so I thought I’d try to honor the future Phoebe Spengler […]
Black Widow Movie Colored Pencil Drawing
With a new Black Widow movie (finally) out, I decided to do a new freehand colored pencil drawing of Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow. I love her in this role! Etsy link for prints: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1040952216/natasha-scarlett-johansson-in-black
Han Solo Colored Pencil Compilation Cover Art
Now for something a little different… I have always loved making mixtape cover art on the computer, but when my website JFH started doing compilations in 2012 to showcase indie artists, I had fun drawing the covers or taking photos for the covers for each one. For Vol. 10 of […]
Evangeline Lilly Drawing
Yep, I drew Evie again. I’ve said before I tend to have long days and by the time I sit down to draw at night, I just want to start something new. I really liked this pose of hers, with the hair up and unusually styled. Etsy link for […]
Humphrey Bogart Pencil Portrait
I love classic movies and with me binging a lot of Humphrey Bogart movies last year for the first time, I was inspired to draw the suave fellow. I drew this one freehand with various grades of graphite pencils. Etsy link for prints: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1033359182/humphrey-bogart-pencil-drawing-print-85 Etsy link to buy the original […]
Jim and Pam at Reception in The Office Colored Pencil Drawing
Here’s yet another Jim and Pam of The Office freehand colored pencil drawing. I did this one in preparation for The Office Super Fan Festival in Scranton in October 2021, and the original of this drawing actually sold there! 🙂 Etsy link for prints: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1029982454/jim-and-pam-at-the-reception-desk-from
Superman (Henry Cavill) from Zack Snyder’s Justice League Colored Pencil Drawing
One of my best friends is a huge Superman fan, so I drew this freehand colored pencil and marker drawing of Supes from Zack Snyder’s 2021 cut of “Justice League” as a surprise for him for his birthday. 🙂 Etsy link for prints: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1037349203/black-suit-superman-henry-cavill
Emily Blunt Pencil Drawing
I’m always fascinated by how some realist artists can draw water. Not too many photos inspire me to give the look a shot, but this one definitely did. Emily is awesome and she’s got such a unique – and challenging – face to draw. (And she’s just lovely!) This was […]
Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing of Jim and Pam at Niagara – Autographed by Jenna!
As an Office buff, this has quickly become one of my favorite pieces I’ve done. I even took the risk to mail it to OfficeFunkoPops.com for a private signing with Jenna Fischer to get her autograph on it. 🙂 Now, I love it even more. I drew this one freehand with […]
Margot Robbie Freehand Graphite Portrait
This was an interesting one to do, too, given the leathery/plasticky material of her body suit. Still a fun one! Etsy link for prints: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1029836877/drawing-print-of-margot-robbie Etsy link for the original drawing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/484624772/original-drawing-of-margot-robbie-not-a
Kate Mara Sketch
In 2018, when I was working on a series of quicker sketches, I drew this one of Kate Mara. It was fun, and I captured some timelapse footage from the drawing session. Later, I decided to give it a bit more of a finished look, but it’s still kind of […]
Katee Sackhoff Freehand Graphite Drawing
I’m always looking to expand my variety of subjects for drawing, and after seeing Katee Sackhoff on The Mandalorian, I thought I’d draw her as well. As usual, I drew this freehand with graphite pencils. Etsy link for prints: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1012929928/katee-sackhoff-portrait-drawing-print Etsy link for the original drawing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1009431940/katee-sackhoff-original-pencil-drawing
Falcon (Anthony Mackie) from Falcon and the Winter Soldier Colored Pencil Drawing
The Marvel movies for Captain America finally gave me a favorite superhero with Chris Evan’s portrayal of him. It was sad to see him hang up the shield in Avengers: Endgame, but he was given an appropriate send-off. With Disney Plus’s Falcon and the Winter Soldier TV series, the shield […]
Jennifer Aniston Graphite Drawing
I love the source image I used for this – such a fun pose. I’m definitely a fan of Jennifer Aniston – especially as Rachel on Friends – and I just thought this was too fun not to attempt. 🙂 Etsy link for prints: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1006294058/jennifer-aniston-pencil-drawing-print-85
Gal Gadot Freehand Graphite Drawing
Someone else I just love drawing is Gal Gadot. She’s beautiful and she also makes some really fun expressions to draw. Ha. I drew this freehand with graphite pencils. Etsy link for prints: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1019803625/gal-gadot-wink-pencil-drawing-print Etsy link for the original drawing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1005831312/gal-gadot-original-pencil-drawing-wonder
Ana de Armas Freehand Graphite Drawing
Speaking of random images that I thought might make good drawings, I love the source photo of actress Ana de Armas making a face. So cute! She caught my attention in Knives Out and I also loved her in No Time to Die. I drew this freehand with various grades […]
Freehand Graphite Drawing of Dwight and Michael in The Office
“This is the worst!” haha I thought it’d be fun to attempt this wacky expression of Michael Scott’s (Steve Carell) face in an episode of “The Office.” I drew this freehand, from a reference shot from the show, in all graphite pencils. Etsy link for prints: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1011158319/dwight-and-michael-from-the-office-rainn
Signed Colored Pencil and Marker Optimus Prime Drawing
I grew up on The Transformers, so when I got a chance to order an autograph from the original voice actor of my childhood hero Optimus Prime, I had to take it — especially since the actor is in his 70’s now, and who knows if I’ll ever get a […]
Jim and Pam of The Office Graphite Drawing
As a huge fan of The Office, I do enjoy making new art for the fanbase – they’re also so very supportive, too — probably one of the most supportive fanbases I’ve ever encountered. So, really, it’s a joy to make art for my favorite TV show and share it […]
Gisele Bundchen Graphite Drawing
In case you haven’t read previous posts I’ve written, I tend to keep a folder of images that, at some point, I thought “That might make a good drawing!” so when I just want to start something new on a whim, or I don’t know what to draw, I tend […]
Freehand Graphite WandaVision Drawing
With all the love for the quirky Marvel show “WandaVision,” I decided to do a pencil drawing of Wanda and Vision in the classic TV appearance. It’s a great show and one of the better Marvel shows on Disney Plus. Etsy link for prints: https://www.etsy.com/listing/979509424/wandavision-drawing-print-featuring
Gina Carano “Cara Dune” Freehand Colored Pencil and Marker Drawing
Gina Carano definitely got a raw deal with the overreactions from social media extremists. I wanted to draw a different pose for Gina as her Star Wars character Cara Dune, since so many people were doing renditions of the same images of her. I loved the look of Cara taking […]
Captain America Freehand Colored Pencil and Marker Drawing
Speaking of Captain America, I’d wanted to do another Avengers: Endgame Cap drawing featuring him wielding mjolnir and I just loved this brief in-air shot of him from his fight with Thanos. I’m pretty happy with how this one turned out too. 🙂 Etsy link for prints: https://www.etsy.com/listing/988086151/captain-america-in-avengers-endgame
Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter “Avengers Endgame” Graphite Drawing
If you’ve been following my work at all, you’ll know I’m a Captain America fan. I especially loved the Steve and Peggy love story, and really loved the happy ending their story was given in “Avengers: Endgame.” I really wanted to capture that dance they finally got to have in […]
Chadwick Boseman Colored Pencil and Graphite Commission Drawing
After the passing of Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman, I was commissioned to do a freehand graphite and colored pencil tribute to the actor and the character he’ll forever be remembered for. You’re missed, Chadwick!
Taylor Swift Colored Pencil Commissioned Drawing
I take commissioned drawings as time permits, and one recent project was a freehand colored pencil drawing of singer/songwriter Taylor Swift. Etsy link for prints: https://www.etsy.com/listing/972722943/taylor-swift-colored-pencil-drawing