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 […]
Tag: Staedtler
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
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. 
Link for […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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: […]
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
Shop Announcement: All Color Prints Now Available in Black-and-White!
With my new shop at www.JohnDiBiaseArt.com, there are way more options for my listings than what other stores could offer. So with that, I’ve decided to make the option for all my color prints to be available in a black-and-white option! Here are a few examples below…
Jennifer Love Hewitt Freehand Graphite Drawing
For another drawing that was a random effort and practice, I drew this freehand graphite drawing of actress Jennifer Love Hewitt. The original drawing actually sold already. However, prints are still available https://johndibiaseart.com/jennifer-love-hewitt-graphite-pencil-drawing-print-85-x-11
Jennifer Connelly Freehand Graphite Drawing
Ever since 1991’s “The Rocketeer,” I’ve loved Jennifer Connelly as an actress. I’ve tried drawing her a few times, but I was never satisfied with how they turned out. This was one of those on-a-whim drawings and it was a fun one to do. I drew it freehand using […]
Bogart and Bacall Freehand Graphite Portrait
A couple years ago, I binge-watched a bunch of Humphrey Bogart movies for the first time, and was a total fan by the end. I drew Bogie once before, but didn’t love how it turned out. I decided to try again, but this time with his wife Lauren Bacall in […]
James Bond / Daniel Craig Freehand Graphite Collage
I’m a big fan of Daniel Craig’s turn as James Bond 007, with Casino Royale being one of my top 10 films of all time. I drew this collage of images as an ode to Craig’s Bond, working in his character’s two great loves – Vesper and Madeline – and […]
Freehand Graphite Drawing of Evangeline Lilly
I have to admit that one of my favorite people to draw is actress Evangeline Lilly (LOST). So sometimes, when I’m not sure what to draw and I just want the challenge of trying to capture Evie’s likeness (again), I take a stab at a new portrait of her. I […]
Leslie David Baker as Stanley Hudson and Steve Carell as Michael Scott in “The Office” Graphite Pencil Drawing
Also in the anticipation of Leslie David Baker coming to 2021’s Office Super Fan Festival in Scranton, PA – where I was to be a vendor – I drew Leslie as Stanley Hudson on The Office, with Steve Carell from The Office. Sadly, Leslie stood up the festival and never […]
Sophia Loren Freehand Graphite Drawing
I love old movies, and in wanting to expand my subject matter, I decided to draw the beautiful Sophia Loren (probably after seeing her again in House Boat with Cary Grant). Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/sofia-loren-drawing-print Purchase link for the original: https://johndibiaseart.com/sofia-loren-original-drawing-not-a-print
Charlotte Freehand Sketch
It’s true… sometimes I just draw random photos of friends I see on Instagram. haha. Charlotte is someone I became friends with over Instagram, and after she posted this image – which just radiated pure joy – I felt the urge to draw a sketch of it. (Thankfully, she and […]
Hayley Atwell Freehand Drawing
Ha! This one makes me smile. I love Hayley Atwell, I think she’s beautiful, and I loved her as Peggy Carter in the Captain America movies. But I also love interesting facial expressions to draw… and the source photo for this, which she posted on her Instagram, just screamed to […]
Kate Winslet Freehand Sketch
Here’s a little “looser” sketch that I did of the lovely Kate Winslet. Instead of spending the usual hours and hours (and hours) of work on a portrait, I decided to do this one as a bit more of a rougher sketch.