Wax Bloom

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Working title is “Self Portrait XIII”, but maybe I’ll call it “Surly II” when its finished – which it nearly is.

Some in progress photos:

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I had a pretty fantastic beard for the last half of 2013, and felt it needed to be immortalized in a drawing, so that’s what this portrait will eventually represent. Beard awesomeness.

The first person that makes a “Duck Dynasty” reference gets a punch in the nose. Just fair warning.

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I’ve found a small, wooden container among all the random bits of stuff in the closet in my studio and have mounted Grimmy’s head to the lid.

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I’ve been playing around with polymer clay again, super sculpey to be specific, this time making a gargoyle/goblin/thing. First, the original sketch:

Now, with a bit of progress:

And a little more …

And where he is as of now, recently given the designation “Grimmy Bignose” by my kids.

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So, I’m drawing again. Not sure how long it’ll last … here’s what I’m working on now.

Carbon pencils on Colourfix paper, and I’ve been using a sable hair brush to push the values around.

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Nearly there … I was worried about the hat but I’m pretty happy with the way it’s turning out.

Colored Pencil on Pastelboard | 9 x 12"

It also makes a fine mask:

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Colored Pencil on Pastelbord | 9 x 12"

Whenever I take a long hiatus from drawing, I always return to it with a self portrait. I wonder why that is …

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Colored Pencil on Pastelbord | 9 x 12"

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