When we got word that Claudia Wells – who played the original Jennifer Parker in Back to the Future – was going to be at a signing event in New Jersey, we jumped at the chance to go meet her. I drew this freehand colored pencil drawing of her and […]
Top Gun Maverick Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
It’s hardly an understatement to say that Top Gun Maverick was a big hit. I find myself often loving Tom Cruise’s movies and this one was no different. I kind of wanted to do a drawing of Maverick in the cockpit of his plane, but I opted for this one of Maverick […]
Freehand Graphite Jodie Comer Portrait Drawing
And then we have yet another graphite portrait… a closer-up drawing with more details. Again (and I’m sure I’ll continue to say this), I’m frequently shuffling in graphite projects with colored pencil ones to give some variety and also some fun side projects. Jodie Comer was put on my radar […]
Shawn and Gus (as “Magic Head”) from TV’s Psych Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
My biggest problem with drawing multiple characters in one drawing is the fine detail. I definitely struggle with that. I love a larger, close-up image that allows for a lot more little details. Still, it’s a nice challenge to try to get a couple likenesses just right in one piece, […]
Freehand Colored Pencil Zoe Kravitz “Catwoman” Commissioned Drawing
Another commission piece I did was this freehand colored pencil drawing of Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman in “The Batman.” She’s definitely not my favorite Catwoman (Anne Hathaway maybe?), but it was still a nice change of pace to draw. Link to purchase prints of this drawing: https://johndibiaseart.com/catwoman-zoe-kravitz-from-the-batman-colored-pencil-drawing-print
Autographed Freehand Colored Pencil and Marker Karen Gillan Drawing
Although it means not getting the pleasure of meeting the celebrity in person, I caved and sent in my freehand colored pencil and marker drawing of Guardians of the Galaxy‘s Karen Gillan to be signed by her. I’m glad I did, too, because I loved her little dedication and it’s a […]
Spider-Mans Hug Freehand Colored Pencil and Marker Drawing
If you’ve seen Spider-Man: No Way Home, and you’re a fan of the Webbed Wonder, then you know how special this movie was. For this portrait, I decided to draw the image of all three cinematic live action Spider-Man’s in their goodbye hug. It wasn’t an easy one to do, […]
Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders Freehand Graphite Drawing
Using VidAngel, a video streaming service that edits stuff you watch for content, I went through the complete Peaky Blinders series. I actually really liked it (even though there’d be times where huge chunks of dialog were edited out completely, ha!), and I’ve always thought Cillian Murphy was an incredible […]
Sarah Michelle Gellar “Buffy” Freehand Graphite Drawing Commission
Another commissioned piece was Sarah Michelle Gellar in one of her most famous roles – Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I drew this one freehand (as usual) in graphite pencil. Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-sarah-michelle-gellar-pencil-drawing-print
Gal Gadot Freehand Graphite Drawing
Gal Gadot is one of those lovely people I just love to draw. So, if I’m to do mulitple portraits of the same person, it helps that they’re different – if not drastically different – poses and such each time. This one was especially fun because it’s a much different […]
Robert Pattinson as The Batman Freehand Commissioned Portrait Drawing
I remember when they had announced Twilight’s Robert Pattinson would become the next Batman… it sounded like a cruel joke. However, the guy actually made a pretty decent Batman when the film The Batman released with him donning the cowl. I drew this in colored pencil as a commissioned piece for a […]
Olivia Wilde as Gozer Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
I remember being quite surprised to recognize Olivia Wilde as Gozer in Ghostbusters: Afterlife – and I thought it was perfect casting. When it came time to choose characters to draw from the film, I was very interested in taking a stab at Ms. Wilde in her villainous makeup. This […]
Groucho Marx Freehand Graphite Pencil Drawing
I love the Marx Brothers, but for some reason, this one took an extremely long time ot finish. It was one of those that I would frequently pick up, do a little work, and put back down for an extended period of time. When I finally finished it, though, I […]
The Witcher Video Game Commissioned Colored Pencil Portrait
And now for something completely different. One of the neatest things about doing commissions is that it gives me a chance to step outside of my comfort zone, or to venture into subject matter I won’t otherwise ever draw. I did this freehand colored pencil drawing of characters from the […]
Peter Venkman (Bill Murray) Freehand Graphite and Colored Pencil Drawing
I was super thrilled to see the original Ghostbusters return in 2020/2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife. I did several drawings based on characters and scenes from the movie, and wanted to do one of older Peter Venkman. A good portrait image of him was hard to come by due to their limited screentime, […]
Midge from Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
After taking a chance on the Amazon show “The Marvelous Mrs Maisel” using VidAngel to edit out the frequent profanity, I found it to be a really great show. I decided to take a stab at drawing Rachel Brosnahan as Midge Maisel, which was a little different of a portrait […]
Black Widow Commissioned Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
Here’s yet another commissioned Scarett Johansson drawing as Black Widow. I drew this for a client freehand using colored pencils (and I think some marker?) Link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/natasha-scarlett-johansson-in-black-widow-colored-pencil-drawing-print-commission-black-suit
Mrs. Doubtfire Commissioned Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
Here’s a freehand colored pencil drawing I did of Mrs. Doubtfire that was commissioned. This one was definitely challenging — especially that danged flower blazer! (Prints are not available because the client wanted exclusivity for the artwork.)
Yvonne Strahovski Freehand Graphite Portrait Drawing
I love Yvonne in Chuck, and have enjoyed seeing her in shows like 24: Live Another Day and the movie Tomorrow War. She’s underrated, if I may say so. I enjoy drawing her, too. I drew this one freehand with graphite pencils. Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/yvonne-strahovski-drawing-print-the-handmaids-tale-the-tomorrow-war-chuck To purchase […]
Phoebe and Egon Spengler’s Ghost Freehand Colored Pencil and Marker Drawing
With that special, emotional ending to 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife, I decided to do a freehand colored pencil and marker drawing of Phoebe and Egon from the end scene. Last year, I went to a convention where I met Bob Gunton who had filled in for the late Harold Ramis’ character and […]
Leigh Nash Freehand Colored Pencil and Marker Drawing
Leigh is an incredible singer and artist, and a just an all-around wonderful person. I had drawn Leigh – as singer of the band Sixpence None the Richer – decades ago for my sister-in-law, who is a big fan, and then again a couple times in an attempt to create […]
Florence Pugh “Yelena” Freehand Colored Pencil “Hawkeye” Commissioned Drawing
A follow-up Florence Pugh as Yelena drawing was commissioned from the same customer, and this time they wanted her posed like in the promotional images for the movie. Before I put in the red “X” background, I scanned it in to give future buyers of prints of the drawing an […]
Spider-Man Trio Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
Following the sheer awesomeness that was Spider-Man: No Way Home, I knew I wanted to draw the three Spider-Man’s in action together. Here is my freehand colored pencil and marker attempt at it. 
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Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova Commissioned Freehand Drawing
As another commissioned piece, I did this freehand colored pencil drawing of Florence Pugh as Yelena in Black Widow (or the show Hawkeye, actually?) Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/yelena-florence-pugh-in-hawkeye-colored-pencil-drawing-print-commission
Evangeline Lilly Freehand Graphite Portrait
Evie is just fun to draw. I can’t help it. I was a little bummed I couldn’t fit both of her full hands in the drawing, but I still had a lot of fun with this one. I drew it freehand in graphite pencil. Link to buy prints: […]
Farewell, Etsy. Hello JohnDiBiaseArt.com
Farewell, Etsy. Hello JohnDiBiaseArt.com It’s a new year, and with it comes a new season! If you go looking for my Etsy shop, you won’t find it anymore. Everything has officially been moved over to my official, standalone store at www.JohnDiBiaseArt.com — there you can order prints for more of […]
James Bond “No Time to Die” ‘All the Time in the World’ Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
“No Time to Die” was a great farewell for Daniel Craig as James Bond, so it definitely inspired me to do a couple pieces centered around the movie. I drew this one from the finale of the movie freehand in colored pencil. It now hangs in our living room above […]
Alice Eve Freehand Graphite Drawing
Another beautiful face for sure is actress Alice Eve. I did find her likeness a tough one to capture just right – so I’m due to try another one of her – but I think it still turned out ok. This was drawn freehand in graphite pencil. To order […]
Anne Hathaway Freehand Graphite Drawing
Took a stab at another freehand graphite drawing of Anne Hathaway. I really liked the composition of this one. Order prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/anne-hathaway-drawing-print
Black Widow Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
A client who often had me draw Scarlett Johanssen for them picked this image as my next commission. I actually really like the dynamic of looking through the fence, along with the lighting. I drew this one freehand (as all of my work) with colored pencils from a still photo […]