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 […]
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Leslie David Baker as Stanley Hudson in “The Office” Colored Pencil Drawing
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 hopes he could sign it in person. Sadly, Leslie stood up the festival and […]
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 […]
Isla Fisher Freehand Toned Tan Colored Pencil Sketch
As part of a series of looser, rougher colored pencil sketches on toned tan paper, I did this drawing of the lovely actress Isla Fisher. 
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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.
Eddie Cantor in “Roman Scandals” Freehand Drawing
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 […]
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 […]
Black Widow Movie Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
With a new Black Widow movie (finally) out, I decided to do a new freehand colored pencil drawing of Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow. I love her in this role! Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/natasha-scarlett-johansson-in-black-widow-colored-pencil-drawing-print
Han Solo Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing Compilation Cover Art
Now for something a little different… I have always loved making mixtape cover art on the computer, but when my website JFH started doing compilations in 2012 to showcase indie artists, I had fun drawing the covers or taking photos for the covers for each one. For Vol. 10 of […]
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 […]
Jim and Pam at Reception in The Office Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
Here’s yet another Jim and Pam of The Office freehand colored pencil drawing. I did this one in preparation for The Office Super Fan Festival in Scranton in October 2021, and the original of this drawing actually sold there! Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/jim-and-pam-at-the-reception-desk-from-the-office-jenna-fischer-and-john-krasinski-colored-pencil-drawing-print-85-x-11
Superman (Henry Cavill) from Zack Snyder’s Justice League Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
One of my best friends is a huge Superman fan, so I drew this freehand colored pencil and marker drawing of Supes from Zack Snyder’s 2021 cut of “Justice League” as a surprise for him for his birthday. Purchase link for prints: https://johndibiaseart.com/black-suit-superman-henry-cavill-in-zack-snyders-justice-league-drawing-print
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 […]
Jim and Pam at Niagara Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing – Autographed by Jenna!
As an Office buff, this has quickly become one of my favorite pieces I’ve done. I even took the risk to mail it to OfficeFunkoPops.com for a private signing with Jenna Fischer to get her autograph on it. Now, I love it even more. I drew this one freehand with […]
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
Falcon (Anthony Mackie) from Falcon and the Winter Soldier Freehand Colored Pencil Drawing
The Marvel movies for Captain America finally gave me a favorite superhero with Chris Evan’s portrayal of him. It was sad to see him hang up the shield in Avengers: Endgame, but he was given an appropriate send-off. With Disney Plus’s Falcon and the Winter Soldier TV series, the shield […]
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
Optimus Prime Peter Cullen Autographed Colored Pencil and Marker Freehand Drawing
I grew up on The Transformers, so when I got a chance to order an autograph from the original voice actor of my childhood hero Optimus Prime, I had to take it — especially since the actor is in his 70’s now, and who knows if I’ll ever get a […]