Year: 2011

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The End is Nigh

poster, inferno, dante's inferno, gates of hell, dante and virgil, digital art

The final poster for “Inferno” put together by Broken Glass Productions. I had a lot of fun with this. The play focuses pretty heavily on technology, so I wanted to bring that across with out hitting you over the head with it. I decided to play a bit with the iPod aids. I went with the bold colors, but instead of a black figure, I went with white. I wanted to show that Dante and Virgil aren’t really a part of this world. They’re being drawn to the gates of hell–and to New York.

If you’re in New York Easter weekend, be sure to check out this awesome show. There are more details on their website.

And if you are in PA for Easter weekend, be sure to come check out “Jesus Christ Super Star” at the Keswick theater.

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“That kid is back on the escalator!”

Kevin Smith has always been a hero of mine. I’ve grown up watching his movies. I even have a dog named Brodie Bruce

Last night I finally had the chance to catch his show at a local theater. It was incredibly funny, and I encourage anyone who has the opportunity to try to see him. Not only is he funny, but he is also very nice.

To show my appreciation for his work and how much he has inspired me, I drew this picture for him. By time the show ended, it was past eleven and getting rather cold out. I think I was the only girl waiting by the stage door. The lone female in a sea of fan boys. Standing on a gentle slope in heels for an hour is a work out. But, I toughed it out.

Kevin didn’t make it out the stage door before I left, but Jason Mewes did. Not only did he sign my sketch book, but he took the sketch to give to Kevin Smith. I wish I had known he would be there, I would have made him a print. He is a very upstanding gentleman and took the picture right on to the tour bus.

I personalized this for Kevin Smith, but I was also very proud of the piece, so I wanted to share it with all of you, as well.

Snoogans.

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“I don’t want your blood money.”

Looking for something to do Easter weekend?

I am make up designing and spot oping for Midnight Productions “Jesus Christ Super Star” at the Keswick theater in Glenside PA. Its going to be a lot of fun. If you have the time and the means, get your tickets through Keswick Theater

For make up design, my focus is largely on the Priests. I want them to look exotic, but this is also their war, and they are the bad guys. Below are my rough sketches, just to get my ideas down, but it’s a glimpse in to how I work. These were sketched at a Saturday rehearsal.

 

This is straight out of my sketch book. No touch ups. I did add the text saying who they were.

I’ll start with Pilate. I wanted to really show how regal Pilate is. He’s either in this position because he royally pissed someone off, or he’s just that good. Either way, his patience is being tried at every corner. Because of that, he has a short fuse. I wanted to really emphasize his jaw and cheek bones to give him a harsher look. I’ll do that with redish purples. The highlights on his face will be done with silver/gold to make him look that much more above the crowd. I’ll emphasize his brow and eyes with black.

Caiaphas. The ring leader. The actor playing Caiaphas has this wonderful deep voice, and I want his appearance to be just as menacing. Beads and string will be woven in to his hair and beard. Annas and the Priestess mimic the features of Caiaphas. Because they are often seen on either side of Caiaphas, I wanted them to kind of balance him.   All three priests will have black upper lips and eyes ringed with black. The line with the circle pattern and the lines around the mouth are inspired by the Maori warriors and their facial tattoos. As I said before, this is their war, so they are in their war paint. I’m going to use lots of golds and purples and blues for their coloring. The face with the X over it is a take for Annas that I didn’t like. It didn’t fit with the other priests.

And finally, with have Herod. I see Herod’s court as kind of a drunken bacchanal, so I really wanted to portray that feeling in Herod himself. He’s going to have really rosey cheeks and some definite bed head. Other than that, I wanted to keep Herod pretty simple. He’s having too much fun to have a high maintenance appearance. I also wanted him to have a different feel than the priests or Pilate. He’s a little removed from their situation, and doesn’t quite fit in with them.

I hope this was enlightening. And I’ll say it again, if you have the time and the means, this will be a really great show.

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game

March is coming to a close. I can’t believe it’s almost the opening day of baseball (like I said, my true start of spring). And yet, I am thoroughly ready for winter to take a hike. Since the end of this horrible weather is in site, I have some more new artwork to hold us over. Check the site for more!

 

 

 

 

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Spring is FINALLY here

Official, it’s spring now. It’s still very cold out.

HOWEVER, baseball opens in less than two weeks. That is the official mark of spring.

I have some new work up. A couple make up pieces, and a new copic marker drawing. I have a lot of art that is almost ready for public consumption, so keep your eyes peeled. But not really, because that’s kind of gross.

 

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Planned Parenthood

I’m taking a time out on artwork to talk about something I feel incredibly strongly about.  The US government is trying to cut all funding to Planned Parenthood.  For those of you who don’t know, Planned Parenthood offers STD testing, counseling, regular health care, pregnancy testing, birth control and other medications, and wonderful advice.  All of this is done on a sliding scale.  No one is turned away for their inability to pay.  Yes, they also provide abortions after counseling.  They do so much good for women’s and men’s health.

If you have the means and are able, please considering donating to this worthwhile cause.

If you can’t spare the money, just signing the petition will help.

Thanks for reading.

www.plannedparenthood.org/index.htm

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Site News

For those observant few, you already noticed what I am about to tell you.  For every one else, there is now a contact form across the top menu bar.  You can use this to contact me with questions, complaints, or interest in commissions.  Yes, I am available for commissions.  Drop me a line and we’ll work something out.