Author: John DiBiase

Kate Winslet Freehand Sketch

Here’s a little “looser” sketch that I did of the lovely Kate Winslet. Instead of spending the usual hours and hours (and hours) of work on a portrait, I decided to do this one as a bit more of a rougher sketch.

On November 6, 2022

On September 25, 2022January 16, 2024

Eddie Cantor in “Roman Scandals” Freehand Drawing

I have a vivid memory as a kid, sitting in my grandparents’ living room, and my grandfather showing my family old Eddie Cantor films. I love his comedy, as well as how he blends music with his comedy — he was something special and one of the greats! I’ve struggled […]

On September 25, 2022January 16, 2024

Kristin Kreuk Freehand Graphite Pencil Drawing

I know Kristin Kreuk has been in a bunch of shows and such, but I think it’s the show Chuck that I know her best from. The source image for this one was one I found on her Instagram account. I drew it freehand with graphite pencils. Purchase link for […]

On September 25, 2022January 16, 2024

Sienna Miller Freehand Pencil Portrait

I couldn’t even tell you where I first saw Sienna Miller, but I’ve enjoyed seeing her in films over the years. I liked this unique image of her, but I definitely struggled capturing her likeness. Purchase link for the original drawing: https://johndibiaseart.com/sienna-miller-original-graphite-drawing-not-a-print Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/sienna-miller-pencil-portrait-drawing-print

On September 15, 2022January 16, 2024

Lucille Ball Freehand Graphite Portrait

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 […]

On July 30, 2022January 16, 2024

Kristy Swanson Freehand Graphite 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. 🙂 Purchase link for the original drawing: https://johndibiaseart.com/kristy-swanson-original-graphite-drawing-not-a-print Purchase link for […]

Gwyenth Paltrow Freehand Graphite 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 […]

On July 19, 2022

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 […]

On July 19, 2022

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 Freehand 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! Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/natasha-scarlett-johansson-in-black-widow-colored-pencil-drawing-print

Han Solo Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing 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 Freehand Graphite Drawing (Hair Up)

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. Purchase link for […]

Humphrey Bogart Freehand Graphite 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. Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/humphrey-bogart-pencil-drawing-print-85-x-11 Purchase link to buy the original […]

Jim and Pam at Reception in The Office Freehand 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! 🙂 Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/jim-and-pam-at-the-reception-desk-from-the-office-jenna-fischer-and-john-krasinski-colored-pencil-drawing-print-85-x-11

Superman (Henry Cavill) from Zack Snyder’s Justice League Freehand 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. 🙂 Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/black-suit-superman-henry-cavill-in-zack-snyders-justice-league-drawing-print

On July 9, 2022January 16, 2024

Emily Blunt Freehand Graphite 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 […]

Jim and Pam at Niagara Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing – 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 Pencil Portrait

This was an interesting one to do, too, given the leathery/plasticky material of her body suit. Still a fun one! Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/drawing-print-of-margot-robbie-b Purchase link for the original drawing: https://johndibiaseart.com/original-drawing-of-margot-robbie-not-a-print

Kate Mara Freehand Graphite Pencil 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. Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/katee-sackhoff-portrait-drawing-print-star-wars-battlestar-galactica Purchase link for the original drawing: https://johndibiaseart.com/katee-sackhoff-original-pencil-drawing-not-a-print

Falcon (Anthony Mackie) from Falcon and the Winter Soldier Freehand 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 “Mirror Kiss” Freehand 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. 🙂 Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/jennifer-aniston-pencil-drawing-print-85-x-11-b

Gal Gadot “Wink” 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. Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/gal-gadot-wink-pencil-drawing-print-wonder-woman-justice-league-85-x-11

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 […]

Dwight and Michael in The Office Freehand Graphite Drawing

“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. Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/dwight-and-michael-from-the-office-rainn-wilson-and-steve-carell-drawing-print

Optimus Prime Peter Cullen Autographed Colored Pencil and Marker Freehand 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 Freehand 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 Freehand 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 […]