New MFA diary entry: Biography Portrait final sketch

Adam Savage final sketch ready to transfer to board and start painting.  The first painting I have done in several years. I think I have given myself enough time to allow for multiple start overs if necessary.
My MFA diary link:     Doug's MFA diary

Another final for the Black Patch Tobacco war series

I think this one is done.  Or at least I am done with it. The Night Riders.

MalalaYousafzai part of the Women of Positive Change series

Jackelope Sleigh

I found a little bit of open time, so I decided to get started on Holiday card designs for this year.  A little wagon pulled by eight Jackelopes... for those out west.  Thanks for stopping by. -db

Jane Goodall portrait

The start of a new portrait series, Women of Positive Change. Thanks so much for the inspiration to Illustrator and Professor Jackie Decker. More images to come. As always, thanks for stopping by. -db

Night Riders WIP 1.

working on another historic piece, The Night Riders. I've posted my work in progress and the sketch. Got a long way to go until it's completed, but I am happy with the work put in so far. Thanks for stopping by.

The lady in the wheelchair

A second piece for my MFA thesis. I got to comp up six pieces in class a couple of weeks ago and I believe they are quite successful ideas. I am starting to include some of the concepts that the faculty provided in their lectures and talks. It is making a massive difference in how I create. I have a long way to go, and I am excited about where this path is going. 

MFA diary post and image. The Cryptic Strays

http://www.dougbell-drawing.com/my-continuing-education-journey/2019/7/28/the-start-of-my-thesis-cryptic-strays

from my MFA diary blog at dougbell-drawing.com....  a new entry.  check it out below and as always, thanks for stopping by. -db

http://www.dougbell-drawing.com/my-continuing-education-journey/2019/6/29/getting-ready

Black Patch tobacco Wars Illustration 1 Working the Field WIP1

plugging away on lots of leaves and foliage. It's coming along slowly.  Thanks for stopping by. -db

Black Patch Wars #2 The Meeting Final

Black Patch Wars: #2 The Meeting final. Took out the background wall. Got too confusing. I like it much more now. Thanks for stopping by.

Black Patch Tobacco Wars: The Meeting WIP3

still working on this one.  coming together I believe.

Black Patch Tobacco Wars piece 2 The Meeting WIP2

two more figures added, need to finish the man with the long beard, add a table and the two foreground figures.  We shall see, but so far I am happy.

Black Patch Tobacco Wars WIP 2. Meeting Work In Progress 1

a close crop of the start of a new part of the Black Patch Tobacco Wars.  The Meeting.  day 1

Black Patch Tobacco Wars image: Burning Field complete

first of the series possibly complete. We shall see how the review goes.  None the less it was a good technique study.  Whew.  Thanks as always for stopping by. -db

First of the Black Patch War finals starting. #5. Field Fire WIP

the sixth sketch for the historical series.

torched warehouse sketch

historical illustration sketches

working on a series of historical illustrations.  These are the 4 value thumb nails that I work up for pieces.  I will try to document as I move forward.

new drawing portrait

new drawing WIP

plugging away on a new drawing.  once I get in the flesh, then I can start putting in final highlights and shadows.  Probably more about pushing the Highlights.  Thanks for stopping by.