Sometimes a photo just strikes you. Italian model Nicole Vincenti takes some amazing photographs and I knew I wanted to draw this one when I saw it. Link to Purchase the Original Drawing: https://johndibiaseart.com/nicole-vincenti-sadie-gray-italian-model-graphite-pencil-drawing-head-back-not-a-print-9-x-12 Link to Purchase Prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/nicole-vincenti-sadie-gray-graphite-pencil-drawing-print-85-x-11
Tag: Pencil
Data (Brent Spiner) Star Trek Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
As a kid, I remember watching Star Trek: The Next Generation faithfully week to week. As an adult, I decided to revisit the show and binge it from start to finish (then the movies, then Picard). I loved revisiting it – and not missing an episode. Data stood out as my […]
Three Stooges Freehand Graphite Drawing
Besides growing up on the Three Stooges, my son actually went through a serious Stooges phase – especially after getting sick and being couch-ridden for a few days, all he ingested was one Stooges short after another. haha So I drew this one with him in mind. 
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Yvonne Strahovski Freehand Graphite Drawing
I loved Yvonne Strahovski in the show Chuck. (Guess we’re never getting that oft-talked about Chuck movie, huh?) I know she’s since made it bigger in Handmaid’s Tale (never seen it), but she’ll always be Sarah Walker to me. Also, side note – I was really happy with how this freehand graphite drawing of […]
Jennifer Aniston Freehand Graphite Drawing
Another fun one to draw is Jennifer Aniston. I drew this one freehand in graphite pencils. My wife and I still like watching Friends reruns — so Jen will always be Rachel Green to me. Link for purchasing prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/jennifer-aniston-pencil-drawing-print-85-x-11-a
Claire Forlani Commissioned Freehand Graphite Drawing
This is a commissioned freehand graphite drawing of actress Claire Forlani. I know it sounds silly, but I loved her in Mystery Men. lol I believe this one was drawn from a scene in Meet Joe Black. Link for purchasing prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/claire-forlani-drawing-print
Indiana Jones “Dial of Destiny” Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
After they’d released some of the first images of Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones again, I felt inspired to draw him back in the hat. While the movie ended up being a mixed bag, it was still kind of nice seeing Indy back at it. I drew this one freehand […]
Jessica Biel Freehand Graphite Drawing
And how can you NOT love Jessica Biel? Sheesh. The first time I drew her was about 4 years earlier as a sketch, but this was the first time I drew her proper. To purchase the original drawing: https://johndibiaseart.com/jessica-biel-original-portrait-drawing-not-a-print To purchase prints of it: https://johndibiaseart.com/jessica-biel-pencil-portrait-drawing-print
Penelope Cruz Freehand Graphite Drawing
Here’s someone I haven’t drawn previously. Penelope Cruz has unique features that are certainly interesting to draw. The original drawing and prints of it are both available in my shop! Original drawing: https://johndibiaseart.com/penelope-cruz-original-pencil-drawing-9-x-12 Drawing Prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/penelope-cruz-drawing-print
Angelina Jolie Freehand Graphite Drawing
Angelina Jolie is always a fun one to draw. Due to her popularity, I’ve been inspired to draw her more often. I was surprised at how quickly the original drawing of this one sold, too. As usual, I drew this freehand with graphite pencils. Prints can be purchased here: https://johndibiaseart.com/angelina-jolie-drawing-print
Captain Carter Hayley Atwell Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
I definitely have a soft spot for Hayley Atwell, but I’m also a Captain America fan. For Marvel’s “What If” animated series, they imagined what might have been if Peggy Carter had gotten the super soldier serum instead of Steve Rogers. So for Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of […]
Missi Pyle Galaxy Quest Autographed Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
Galaxy Quest is SO good. It’s so underrated. And Missi Pyle is just too cute. When I had the chance to meet her at a convention, I knew I wanted to jump at it. I decided to draw her as her alien character Laliari in Galaxy Quest, embracing Tony Shalhoub’s […]
E.T. and Elliott Henry Thomas Autographed Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
In anticipation of meeting E.T.’s Henry Thomas at a convention, I decided to draw E.T. and Elliott for Henry to sign for us. Growing up, it was my one aunt’s faaaavorite movie. So much so, she always had a bowl of Reese’s Pieces out on the counter at her annual picnic. […]
Emilia Clarke Freehand Graphite Drawing
I haven’t seen a single episode of Game of Thrones, but I wanted to draw Emilia Clarke — probably after seeing her in Solo. But also to expand my drawing subjects. I drew this one freehand with graphite pencils. Link to purchase the original drawing: https://johndibiaseart.com/emilia-clarke-original-pencil-drawing-9-x-12 Link to purchase prints of […]
Scarlett Johansson Commissioned Freehand Graphite Drawing
Scarlett Johansson is one of the most popular subjects I’ve been commissioned to draw… and I have no complaints. This is one of the freehand graphite pieces I was commissioned to do. Link to purchase prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/scarlett-johansson-drawing-print-black-widow-from-avengers-captain-america
Colored Pencil Drawing of Mary Poppins (with Michael & Jane) – Autographed by “Jane”
At the same convention I failed to meet Terry Farrell at, Jane Banks’ Karen Dotrice was in attendance. My wife is a HUGE Mary Poppins fan, so I drew this for her in anticipation of meeting Karen – who was a delight. Karen playfully refused to believe I drew this, […]
Colored Pencil Drawing of Dax from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
I loved Terry Farrell as Jadzia Dax in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as a kid. I drew this in anticipation of hopefully meeting her at a convention a couple years ago, but when we went – sort of on the later side – she had already left the con […]
Ana de Armas Freehand Graphite Drawing
Actress Ana de Armas is the latest celebrity to fall victim to me drawing her a couple times too often. However, people seem to enjoy seeing new pieces of Ana popping up from time to time, so at least I know there’s an audience for my musing. 
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Alexa Bliss WWE Freehand Colored Pencil Commissioned Drawing
This is a colorful one! This freehand drawing was commissioned of WWE personality “Alexa Bliss” (AKA Alexis Cabrera). I drew it using colored pencils. Link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/alexa-bliss-alexis-cabrera-wwe-colored-pencil-drawing-print-commission
Benedict Cumberbatch “Doctor Strange” Commissioned Freehand Graphite Drawing
Here is a commissioned freehand graphite drawing I did a couple years ago of Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange. The client liked the dissheveled look of Cumberbatch in this candid photo and wanted me to draw it… so here it is! Link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/benedict-cumberbatch-as-doctor-strange-graphite-drawing-print-85-x-11
Kate Beckinsale Freehand Graphite Drawing Portrait
Speaking of falling in love with actresses based on their roles — how about Kate Beckinsale in Serendipity! I know she probably has become more known for slaying vampires, but to me, she’ll always be the object of John Cusack’s affection in Serendipity. I drew this one freehand (they all […]
Jennifer Connelly Freehand Graphite Drawing
Ever since The Rocketeer, it was hard not to pretty much be in love with Jennifer Connelly. Every once in a while, I like to take a stab at a new drawing of Jennifer, and this was my 2022 attempt. I drew it freehand in graphite pencils. Link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/jennifer-connelly-the-rocketeer-hulk-top-gun-maverick-etc-drawing-print-2022 […]
Allman Brothers Freehand Graphite Commissioned Drawing
Another freehand graphite commissioned piece I did is this one of the Allman Brothers. To say this was an involved and detailed drawing would be quite an understatement. Link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/the-allman-brothers-drawing-print
Charlie Hunnam Freehand Graphite Commissioned Drawing
From time to time, I get commissioned to draw a pop culture character for a client, and here is my freehand graphite drawing of Sons of Anarchy’s Charlie Hunnam. Link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/charlie-hunnam-drawing-print
Eddie from “Stranger Things 4” Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing for Album Art
If anyone follows the Netflix hit show Stranger Things, they know the new character of Eddie in Season 4 was a huge fan favorite. In 2022, when it came to picking a subject for the next “Songs We’ve Been Trying to Tell You About (and Others We Haven’t)” album cover, […]
Seinfeld Newman and Jerry Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing – AUTOGRAPHED by Wayne Knight
Knowing my family and I were going to a convention in Pittsburgh to meet some celebrities, I fast-tracked a drawing of Jerry and Newman from an episode of Seinfeld over the course of 2 nights. (I even brought a scanner with me to scan in the final drawing before getting […]
Oscar Nunez The Office AUTOGRAPHED Colored Pencil Drawing
Another fun meet-and-greet at DunderCon 2022 was Oscar Nunez, who’s best known for playing Oscar Martinez on the US version of The Office. I drew this iconic pose of his and requested one of my favorite quotes of his – “Un – be- liev- a – ble!” He kindly wrote […]
Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
Black Widow was a frequent subject of commission work I’ve done for one client. (But who could get tired of drawing Scarlett Johansson? ). I drew this still from 2012’s Avengers freehand in colored pencil (and probably some marker) Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/natasha-scarlett-johansson-in-black-widow-colored-pencil-drawing-print-commission-a
AUTOGRAPHED Meredith Palmer (Kate Flannery) from The Office Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
Also in preparation for DunderCon, I decided to draw Kate Flannery as Meredith Palmer, and also had the wonderful pleasure of meeting her and getting her to sign the original drawing for me. Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/meredith-palmer-colored-pencil-drawing-kate-flannery-from-the-office-85-x-11 Kate Flannery, Me, and my friend, Adam
AUTOGRAPHED The Office – “Michael Scott & Elizabeth The Stripper” Freehand Graphite Drawing
In anticipation of the first annual DunderCon convention themed for the show The Office, I decided to draw Jackie Debatin as Elizabeth the stripper with Steve Carell’s Michael Scott. I drew it freehand in graphite pencil… and had Jackie sign it at the convention. Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/michael-and-elizabeth-the-stripper-from-the-office-steve-carell-and-jackie-debatin-drawing-print […]