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, […]
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Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) Pencil Drawing
By far one of the best things about Parks and Recreation is Nick Offerman’s Ron Swanson. This pencil portrait was my attempt at capturing Ron’s confrontational mug. 
(Freehand graphite drawing) Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/print-of-graphite-pencil-drawing-of-ron-swanson-nick-offerman-from-parks-and-recreation-85-x-11 Purchase link for the original drawing: https://johndibiaseart.com/original-graphite-pencil-drawing-of-ron-swanson-nick-offerman-from-parks-and-recreation-9×12
Marisa Miller Graphite Pencil Portrait
Marisa Miller is probably most known for being a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model. I wanted to draw her, but it was tough to find a source photo that wasn’t TOO provocative. Ha! But still, this one was a bit flirty regardless. I drew this one freehand as well […]
Bridget Regan Freehand Graphite Pencil Drawing
Bridget Regan caught my attention in the show White Collar, so I’ve drawn her a couple times. I drew this one freehand with graphite pencils. Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/bridget-regan-drawing-print Purchase link for the original drawing: https://johndibiaseart.com/bridget-regan-hair-original-drawing-not-a-print-9×12
Pom Klementieff Graphite Drawing
I loved Pom Klementieff in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Avengers: Infinity War, and I’m really excited to see her in the upcoming Mission: Impossible sequels. I picked this image to draw because I was intrigued by the emotion and light in the photo. I drew this one […]
Annabelle Wallis Pencil Drawing
Although I’m sure she’s most known for more successful ventures, I really liked Annabelle Wallis in the Tom Cruise-led Mummy reboot. I drew this freehand using graphite pencils. (Prints and the original drawing are available upon request)
Emmy Rossum Freehand Graphite and Colored Pencil Drawing
I think my first exposure to Emmy Rossum was Poseidon – even though she’s far more known for her show Shameless, which I’ve never seen an episode of. I believe this was one of those drawings that I took forever to finally finish. And to make it a little different, […]
Alicia Witt Graphite Pencil Drawing
Although it seemed like a crime to do a black and white drawing of someone with such lovely red hair, a graphite drawing was what felt right at the time for this freehand drawing of Alicia Witt. (Prints and original drawing available upon request)
Michelle Pfeiffer Graphite Portrait
From Catwoman to a witch in Stardust, Michelle Pfeiffer is a celebrated actress who has done a wide range of roles through the years. I had been trying to broaden my variety of people I was drawing and thought Michelle would be a nice addition. I drew this freehand […]
Jewel Staite Freehand Graphite Portrait Drawing
I’ve seen Jewel in a few shows, but she’s probably most known for her work in Firefly and the movie Serenity. I took a stab at a freehand graphite drawing of her here. I also added just a hint of color to her eyes. Prints are available here: https://johndibiaseart.com/jewel-staite-graphite-drawing-print-85-x-11 The […]
Olga Kurylenko Graphite Portrait
Actress / model Olga Kurylenko isn’t just a sweet person, but a great actress — I loved her in Quantum of Solace and Oblivion. She’s frequently shared my drawings I’ve done of her on her social channels, which I will always be grateful for! (Prints are available upon request)
Stana Katic Freehand Graphite Pencil Portrait
Stana Katic is another person I just love to draw – but I still find her a challenge to get just right. I just love her as Kate Beckett in the show “Castle”! Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/drawing-print-of-stana-katic-who-plays-kate-beckett-on-tvs-castle-also-absentia
Abigail Spencer Graphite Pencil Portrait
I loved Abigail Spencer in the short-lived TV show “Timeless” and have found she’s fun, yet difficult, to draw. I drew this freehand in graphite pencil and it remains my favorite drawing I’ve attempted of her thus far. It’s a nice, upbeat one to look at too. (Prints are […]
Meg Ryan Freehand Graphite Pencil Drawing
What 80’s and 90’s movie fan didn’t like Meg Ryan? This was a fun freehand graphite drawing to do of Meg (as Meg and not one of her characters) Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/drawing-print-of-actress-meg-ryan
Heidi Klum Freehand Graphite Drawing
Heidi Klum is a face everyone has probable seen somewhere at some point in their life. I hoped to do her justice and drew this freehand graphite drawing in 2019. Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/drawing-print-of-heidi-klum Purchase link for the original drawing: https://johndibiaseart.com/heidi-klum-original-sketch-not-a-print
Marion Cotillard Freehand Graphite Drawing
When looking for a photo of French actress Marion Cotillard to draw from, I found this unique photo and knew it’d be fun to draw. The nontraditional facial expressions are always a fun challenge to replicate. This one is drawn freehand with graphite pencils. Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/drawing-print-of-marion-cotillard-inception-the-dark-knight-rises-b
Sarah Paulson Freehand Graphite Pencil Drawing
I loved Sarah in the movie “Down with Love,” and it’s been cool to see her rise as a star through the years. I liked how unusual this pose was and decided to tackle it as more of a freestyle pencil sketch style. Purchase link for the original: https://johndibiaseart.com/original-drawing-of-sarah-paulson-not-a-print Purchase […]
Zooey Deschanel Freehand Graphite Pencil Drawing
Another drawing that took some time to finish (I seem to have a lot of those — I even have two longtime stragglers I’m working on as I type this) is a freehand portrait of Zooey Deschanel. This drawing was done in graphite, but I used colored pencils for her […]
Amy Adams Freehand Graphite Pencil Portrait
It seems like I always have a few drawings that take months to finish — for no other reason than they’re pet projects that I kind of lose interest in for a while. This one took quite a while to finish, but it’s always rewarding when I finally do. […]
Morena Baccarin Freehand Graphite Pencil Portrait
She’s been seen in a lot of movies and shows, but she’s probably most notable for her roles in Firefly and Deadpool. I drew this one of Morena Baccarin freehand entirely in graphite pencil. (The only problem is that the shinier the graphite, the tougher it is to get it […]
“Serendipity” Freehand Drawing – Updated
2004: 2019 update: In 2004, I did a drawing of Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack in the romantic comedy, Serendipity and gave it to my wife Amy as a gift. Earlier in 2019, I decided to dedicate some time to updating it — trying to fix some things I didn’t […]
Millie Bobby Brown as “Eleven” in Stranger Things Freehand Mixed Media Drawing
Ah, the stench of failure. It’s something all artists of some form have to experience. While it may not be something we ever get used to, it’s definitely something we have to learn how to handle. It’s important to see what we can learn from failure and disappointment and then […]
Marion Cotillard Freehand Graphite Pencil Portrait
Ah, French actress Marion Cotillard! I think my first introduction to her was Inception, which wasn’t the kindest role for her. Then she wasn’t exactly nice as pie in The Dark Knight Rises, but the sweet spot was hit when I saw her in Midnight in Paris. (Which is a […]
Winter Soldier Sebastian Stan Commissioned Freehand 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. ) […]
Alison Brie Freehand Graphite and Colored Pencil Portrait
While Alison Brie has a following through other shows and such, I first was introduced to her as Unikitty in the LEGO Movies. She does a fun job playing the character and is a lovely subject to draw as well! I wasn’t totally happy with how this one turned […]
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.
Alison Sudol Freehand Graphite Pencil Portrait
After watching her in two Fantastic Beasts movies, I felt inspired to attempt a freehand graphite portrait of singer / actress Alison Sudol. Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/print-of-graphite-pencil-drawing-of-actress-singer-alison-sudol-85-x-11
Autographed Freehand Graphite TobyMac Drawing
I spent the better part of my teen years listening to bands like dc Talk, so when Toby went solo in 2001, it was a no-brainer to follow his solo career. Of course, my son, Will, ended up becoming a TobyMac fan on his own, and in November of 2018, […]
Autographed Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing of Angela Kinsey from “The Office”
The U.S. version of “The Office” is probably my most favorite TV show of all time, so I jumped at the chance to attend a convention to meet five members of the cast of The Office. I decided to do a couple drawings of them ahead of time (although I […]
Autographed Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing of Amy Acker
Before I worked on the Person of Interest drawing, I actually did a different portrait of Amy Acker. My first attempt was this one, and, while it really isn’t all that bad, I just wasn’t happy with it… which is what led me to try again. This one was colored […]