I have done quite a few commissioned Scarlett/Black Widow drawings for a customer, but since I actually like drawing Scarlett, it’s not really a problem. 🙂 This was drawn freehand with colored pencils. Art shop link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/natasha-scarlett-johansson-in-black-widow-colored-pencil-drawing-print-commission
Category: Commissions
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
The Witcher Commissioned Colored Pencil Drawing
From time to time, I do commissioned drawings and this one from 2021 was of Henry Cavill from “The Witcher.” I drew it using colored pencil (and, I think, some marker?) Etsy link for prints: https://www.etsy.com/listing/949896699/the-witcher-henry-cavill-drawing-print
Freehand Colored Pencil and Marker Santa Claus Commission
For the second year in a row, I was given the honor of drawing a photography studio’s own Santa Claus to create trading cards that they’d give to customers who get their photo taken with their Santa Claus. I drew this one freehand from a photo they provided (changed […]
Thor “Avengers: Endgame” Colored Pencil Drawing
After drawing Cap and Iron Man from the climax of Avengers: Endgame, I knew I needed to draw Thor, too, but he never got a really iconic close-up like his fellow heroes did. The closest may be this moment before he charges the ultimate foe, Thanos. (I do have an idea […]
Leia Organa “Hoth” with AT-AT Commissioned Drawing
While I had drawn this image of Leia before already, a client wanted me to draw it again and merge it with a wintery Hoth battle scene. I drew it all freehand in graphite pencil with some colored pencils, too. Etsy link for prints: https://www.etsy.com/listing/862217885/princess-leia-carrie-fisher-in-star-wars
Colored Pencil Dog Commission
If you know my work, you know I typically stick to people portraits. It’s what I enjoy most, for sure. But for this one, a customer wanted an original colored pencil drawings of their pet dogs, so I obliged. While it was fun to draw the little pooches, I have […]
Freehand Colored Pencil “Inception” Commission
Here’s a freehand colored pencil and marker drawing I did of Leonardo DiCaprio as “Cobb” in 2010’s “Inception.” It was a commissioned piece for a customer on Etsy. Etsy link for prints: https://www.etsy.com/listing/812979394/leonardo-dicaprio-in-inception-colored
Freehand Colored Pencil Wedding Portrait
It’s true – I don’t just draw celebrities and pop culture characters. 🙂 On occasion, as time permits, I do commissioned portraits for people. This was a freehand colored pencil portrait on 9×12 paper for a client.
Sebastian Stan Commissioned Freehand Drawing
As a commissioned project, I did a freehand Sebastian Stan graphite drawing with a hint of colored pencil for his lips and eyes. I was on the fence about the color for the lips, but the client loved it, so it all worked out. For offering prints in my shop, […]
Elizabeth Olsen “Scarlet Witch” Wanda Maximoff Colored Pencil Drawing
At first, after Avengers: Age of Ultron, I wasn’t super crazy about Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda / Scarlet Witch character, but she’s grown on me a lot with the following films she appeared in. (And I’m definitely looking forward to that quirky WandaVision show coming out in 2021.) This was a […]
The Real Ghostbusters Commissioned Drawing
Every once in a while, you get a very specific commission project. This one was done for a Ghostbusters fan who wanted a collage of The Real Ghostbusters characters in a very particular way. I drew in a little larger than I usually do with colored pencil and marker. […]
“Jan” Quad Drawing from “The Office” Commissioned Piece
This four-piece freehand colored pencil drawing was done as a commission piece for a fellow fan of the show The Office. In the fourth season episode “The Dinner Party,” you can see a painting that has this imagery on it hanging in Michael’s condo. We later see it again in […]
Danica McKellar Freehand Colored Pencil Commission Piece
Here’s a freehand colored pencil commissioned drawing of actress Danica McKellar. This was a fun one to do (and she seemed to like it when she saw it on social media 🙂 ) Etsy link for print: https://www.etsy.com/listing/699550557/print-of-colored-pencil-drawing-of
Winter Soldier Sebastian Stan Graphite Drawing
And here is a second Winter Soldier / Sebastian Stan portrait commission piece I did. It’s a freehand graphite drawing on Strathmore Art smooth Bristol paper. (I might as well start a business drawing Sebastian! This wouldn’t be my last commission of him in the months following, either. 🙂 ) […]
Adam Baldwin as Jayne Cobb in TV’s “Firefly”
Another commission piece ended up being this freehand graphite portrait of Adam Baldwin as Jayne Cobb in Firefly. I loved him in the show “Chuck” more, but I know people seem to love Firefly too. 🙂
Sebastian Stan as Winter Soldier in “Avengers: Infinity War” Colored Pencil Drawing
From time to time, I take commission work and every once in a great while, the subject matter lines up with my interests. 🙂 I love the Captain America movies and the Avengers, so it was fun to get to draw Sebastian Stan as The Winter Soldier again, this time […]
Custom “Big Bang Theory” Character Sketch Cards
Here is a batch of Big Bang Theory themed character sketch cards I did for a customer upon request. Doing small portraits is way out of my comfort zone, but upon starting to do more sketch cards, I’ve found it to be a regular task now… (and good practice) www.johndibiaseart.com
Original Freehand Drawing of Duo Vocal Few for Poster Art
Earlier this year, husband/wife duo Vocal Few approached me about doing an original drawing for a tour poster they wanted to make. I mocked it up with pencil and worked closely with them on the color scheme, tone, etc and above is the end result of the drawing. Below is […]
Graphite Drawing of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine from “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”
Here’s another commission project I did around the holidays – a freehand graphite drawing of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine from “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.” This was an enjoyable commission too. 🙂 Etsy link for prints: https://www.etsy.com/listing/562637296/drawing-print-of-hugh-jackman-as-logan
Colored Pencil Drawing of Henry Cavill as Superman in “Justice League”
My favorite kind of commission pieces to do are ones where I actually like the subject matter. A wonderful new client on Etsy requested an original drawing of Superman for herself in full color. This was a fun piece to do because I love Henry’s interpretation of the Man of […]
Anakin versus Darth Vader commission piece
As a commissioned piece through Etsy, 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. 🙂 Etsy link for prints: https://www.etsy.com/listing/562515713/color-pencil-marker-drawing-print-of
Graphite and Colored Pencil Drawing of Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in “Game of Thrones”
I’ve never seen a single episode of Game of Thrones, but this was ordered as a commission piece by a customer for a friend of theirs who has become a faithful supporter of my work. I was thrilled to work on this for them. 🙂 Etsy link for prints: https://www.etsy.com/listing/527446886/print-of-emilia-clarke-as-daenerys
Colored Pencil Drawing of Gerard Butler as Marek from “Timeline”
The latest commission piece is a full colored pencil portrait of Gerard Butler as Marek in the movie “Timeline” Etsy link for prints: https://www.etsy.com/listing/483216652/colored-pencil-drawing-print-of-gerard
Lebron and Dwayne Colored Pencil Commission Piece
Every once in a while I take a commission project. This one proved more difficult than I’d… hoped. Ha. It was larger than most pieces I do, and trying to get everything sized just right (freehand) was so challenging…
Colored Pencil Drawing of Elizabeth McGovern as Snow White
Sometimes I get the honor of doing commission pieces. This is a full-color colored pencil drawing of Elizabeth McGovern as Snow White from “Faerie Tale Theatre”.
Graphite and Colored Pencil “The Evil Queen” from “Once Upon A Time” Commission
From time to time, I’ll do commission work via Etsy and this piece was requested from a new friend on Etsy. They requested some color with the black and white and I do like the contrast of the red lips and apple with the monotone portrait. Etsy link for prints: […]
Graphite Pencil Drawing of Ron Perlman as Vincent from TV’s “Beauty and the Beast”
I don’t take a lot of commission work mostly due to the time it takes to do a portrait — and so I also don’t necessarily want to draw certain pictures people want me to do. But this one was pretty interesting. I remember my mom being into “Beauty and […]
Drawing of Justin Cox from Fireflight
Here’s another drawing I did, entirely in pencil, of a concert photo I took of guitarist Justin Cox from the rock band Fireflight. This photo was from, I think, Uprise Festival 2012 and the drawing was made in December 2013.