Marshall Hat

This was a drawing that was originally started during the summer of 2015, but for one reason or another, I had such difficulties with that I abandoned it until I had a better solution.  After two other portraits of the same model, I was able to confidently go back and finish this piece.  It has been a year, and I have met the goal of completing the original set of portraits.  I don't believe this will be the end of this project.  It may morph into something else whether experimenting with different media, or different subject matter... who knows.  Thanks for stopping by.

Marshall Hat
Digital Ink
Size 16.5" x 16.5"

Braids Complete

The piece is done.  I will need a bit of time to look at it with fresh eyes. I am glad to call this one completed.

Braids... Still going, but now showing some results.

Finally showing some results after locking myself in the studio for the weekend. Hopefully in a week or two I can get this thing completed.  Sheesh what a long road.

Braids.... still at it due to the flu

I've been down with the flu for about a week and a half now.  Finally got the strength back and cough reduced enough to work on this piece again.  The piece is starting to move now that the head dress is filling in and taking shape.  Wow, what a job this one has turned out to be.  Thanks for stopping by.

Braids... WIP, still plugging away, slowly

slowly working away on this.  Haven't applied much to it recently that shows.  Usually these pieces don't show a lot of results then all come together in a few hours.  Thanks for stopping by.

siobhan fahey drawing

It's been quite a long time since I did a scribble drawing. Recently I rediscovered an infatuated with siobhan fahey from the 80s band Shakespeare's Sister and Bananarama. Her eyes and smile have entranced me since I first saw her a long long time ago. It was good to work this up.

I have an up to date website again.

After falling behind on my digital presence, I once again have an up to date website.

http://www.dougbell-drawing.com/


head on over and see what I've been missing for the last few months.

I hope the day treats you well and thanks for stopping by.
-db

Braids WIP session three

not much work to show this week.  That's the way it goes for a while... just have to remember to keep working towards the finished drawing.

Beerdance the musical

There is just something fun about tweaking an iconic image and putting your own spin on it. From Flashdance and that famous photo of the girl getting water dropped upon her to Beerdance where a trucker replaces the young female dancer.... puts an entire new spin on things.   Thanks for stopping by. -db

Braids WIP posting 2

Braids WIP session 1

The Start of a new piece. Got most of the solids blocked in now starting off detailing out the hat. Slow but steady.

Hood and Goggles Final

Hood and Goggles is done. I like it. Piece four in my portrait series. Now, on to the next.

Hood and Goggles WIP post 4

Getting close... probably at least one more week, maybe two. Got to get the bodice filled in then finalize the contrast on it. Also have the arm to build up.  But it's coming along. Thanks for stopping by.

Hood and Goggles WIP post 3

Hood and Goggles WIP post 2

post update ol' number 2 on the Hood and Goggles piece. Slowly coming along. Probably the last post for this old mac of mine... after 9 years, it is limping along as best it can.  It will be good to get some speed and 'oomph' behind the digital images.

Last Post for 2015: Digital Portrait WIP Hood and Goggles first post

It has been worked on for about three weeks, but this is the first post for this piece. It is coming along as the others... slowly. I hope all of you out there have had a wonderful Holiday season.  Thanks for stopping by. -db

Miskatonopoly: The game board is completed

The goal was to get done prior to December.  I have met that goal. It was a lot of work, but I am happy with the results.  

Miskatonopoly game New England Water Works Card Back

I thought I was done with this card... then I remembered I still need four more cards... the go to Jail card, the free parking card, and the Just visiting jail card, and Go, otherwise known as the corners.  So I still have some more to complete, but I am sure they will file along as the others did.  Thanks for stopping by.

-db

Miskatonopoly The Train Doom

The train illustration is done.  I dreaded this one for a while... I'm not comfortable with mechanical drawings. They appear so stiff. My goal was to give it some personality.

not one of us

I find it interesting when those who say reach for your dreams turn out to be the same individuals that shut the door on your hand.   -db



“How can we be in If there is no outside…
You're not one of us, 
Not one of us, 
No you're not one of us.”    -P.Gabriel