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 […]
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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 […]
Autographed: Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing of Claudia Wells as Jennifer Parker in Back to the Future with Marty McFly
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 […]