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 […]
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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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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
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 […]
“WandaVision” Freehand Graphite 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. Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/wandavision-drawing-print-featuring-wanda-maximoff-elizabeth-olsen-and-vision-paul-bettany
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!
Jordana Brewster Freehand Graphite Pencil Portrait
This freehand graphite portrait of actress Jordana Brewster (I know she’s more known for other things, but I loved her in the TV show “Lethal Weapon”) started out as a lighter sketch, but I later went back and put more detail into it. It’s still less detailed than I prefer […]
Alexandra Daddario Freehand Graphite Pencil Sketch
A couple years ago, I worked on a series of sketches to force myself to draw faster and looser, and this freehand drawing of actress Alexandra Daddario came out of that. Purchase link for the original drawing: https://johndibiaseart.com/alexandra-daddario-original-sketch-not-a-print Purchase link for prints of this drawing: https://johndibiaseart.com/alexandra-daddario-drawing-print-85-x-11
Ben and Leslie “Parks and Recreation” Freehand Graphite Pencil Drawing
While The Office is probably tops for my TV show of choice, I also loved Parks and Recreation! I knew I needed to do some Parks fan art, and it seemed like a no-brainer to do a portrait of Ben & Leslie from their wedding. As usual, I drew this freehand using […]
Jim and Pam at Niagara “The Office” Freehand Graphite Drawing
Have I mentioned I love The Office? This was a fun one to draw of Jim and Pam at Niagara Falls for their wedding. I love that look Jim gives the camera — especially after Pam has her head on his shoulder (like that iconic Season One moment when he […]
Mission:Impossible Freehand Graphite and Colored Pencil Collage Drawing
In 2020, I had wanted to draw a collage of stunt moments from the Mission:Impossible movie series starring Tom Cruise. I started one, using a promo image from Fallout as a source, but I just couldn’t get the image of Tom to turn out right. I ended up abandoning it and selling it […]
Chewie (Guinea Pig) Freehand Graphite Drawing
In 2005, the weekend that Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith released, my wife and I came home with a darling new baby boy… guinea pig (May 21, 2005). And so we named him Chewie. Chewie was my best pal for the four years we had him before a […]
Jennifer Garner Freehand Pencil Portrait Drawing
This one was definitely challenging. It’s one of those things where… no matter how many times you tweak it, something looks off. Needless to say, this freehand graphite drawing of Jennifer Garner didn’t come out quite like I’d hoped, but hopefully someone out there likes it. Purchase link to […]
Jessica Chastain Freehand Graphite Pencil Portrait Drawing
I’ve said this before, but in case you missed that post (ha!), I tend to search for images of people to find ones that inspire me to draw and sometimes I find more than one image at a time. For people like Mario Cotillard, I ended up doing two new […]
Hayley Atwell Freehand Graphite Pencil Portrait
There are just some people I love to draw. Hayley Atwell is one of them. I loved her as Peggy Carter in the Marvel films, and I can’t wait to see her in the next Mission: Impossible movies! Anyway, as usual, I drew this one freehand with graphite pencils. This […]
Leia Organa “Hoth” with AT-AT Freehand 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. Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/princess-leia-carrie-fisher-in-star-wars-with-at-ats-and-snow-speeder-drawing-print