Wednesday, April 3, 2013
The Walking Dead
I am now offering for a short time, a limited amount of my Walking Dead prints on Etsy!
Perfect for any fan of the show. 16x19 inch prints
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TedHammondArt?ref=top_trail
I am now offering for a short time, a limited amount of my Walking Dead prints on Etsy!
Perfect for any fan of the show. 16x19 inch prints
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TedHammondArt?ref=top_trail
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Let's draw some stuff!
Here is a bit of step by step for my recent pin up using the lovely Slave as a model!
https://www.facebook.com/dancingslave?viewer_id=1546993050
1) Let's start with my initial sketch. This is where I try and figure just what the heck I'm going to do and how I'm going to do it. I don't always have a clear idea of how things will end up as I like to tweak and change things as the illustration progresses. I just don't like being too rigid.
https://www.facebook.com/dancingslave?viewer_id=1546993050
1) Let's start with my initial sketch. This is where I try and figure just what the heck I'm going to do and how I'm going to do it. I don't always have a clear idea of how things will end up as I like to tweak and change things as the illustration progresses. I just don't like being too rigid.
2)The next step gets a bit more fun. I begin to block in colours. If something doesn't look right, I change it. In fact, I tend to change things right up to almost the finished product.
3)Here's where things get interesting and take the most time. Using a soft round brush I begin adding tone and skin gradient. As you can see, I thought I would add some stockings to the image too.I left the hair last and didn't want any black key lines in it. That way it looks a bit more wild and wind blown.
4)Now we're starting to cook! I've begun to add in the hair using a medium soft brush and keeping it loose. I start with a neutral shade of brown and slowly add darker areas followed by highlights at the end. This step can take a bit of time but it's worth it.
5)As you can see, I finished the hair and changed the colour of the clothing just to give it some zing!
I added a bow to the stocking but eventual got rid of it. I also added an adjustment layer over top of it to give it some purple/bluish shadow and some mood.
6) In this final step, after more tweaking, I thought a glowing background would compliment the image nicely. Don't ask me why, I just felt like it. Choosing a nice blue and setting my brush mode to colour dodge, I added extra highlights around her face, hair and body. Always remember that there are no rules to art and do what makes you happy! Screw anyone who tells you otherwise! Hope you like her! Thank you Slave!!
Monday, March 4, 2013
Another artistic wonder!
Well look what just hit a bookstore near you!
This book on Bill Gates was illustrated by your's truly and gives a nice look into the genius behind Microsoft.
Drawing this was pretty fun and almost made up for the many times I have wanted to throw my PC through the window over the years. Ooops! Should I have said that?
This book on Bill Gates was illustrated by your's truly and gives a nice look into the genius behind Microsoft.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
The late Jack Lalanne
Just after fitness guru Jack Lalanne passed away in January of 2010, I was asked by the family to design his headstone plaque which would serve as his official marker at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
I have a history with the Lalanne family that dates back to 2004 when was commissioned to create a portrait of Jack for his 90th birthday. I was honoured to be asked to design the plaque and based my design on the portrait.
I did a few sketches until both myself and the family were happy with the composition.
I did a few sketches until both myself and the family were happy with the composition.
The design was then sent to an engraver who had the tough job of engraving every little line.
And here it is! Over all they did a good job. My only issue is the dog. He looks psycho!
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