Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Sketchbook Wednesday & Revised Phantom Lady

Still enjoying my "kind of" vacation. Spent time on the beach today and then at the Apple Store. But still managed to get a few things done. Below is a page of doodles from my sketchbook. Just playing with a brush pen. No pencils at all.
Then a slight revision to Phantom Lady. Kevin, who is commissioning the painting, asked that she be more front forward. I was happy to make the change and it was a good one. Working with Kevin on his commissions has always been fun. I think we have established a good rapport so when he mentions a change, it's a good call. :)

9 comments:

Gary M. Peiffer said...

Gene,

The running Tiki Man is pretty comical. I still think the Tiki Guys would make a good web comic.

Yes, the new Phantom Lady pose is great. The previous pose is still good too. Either way, a winner!

Hope you are enjoying the beach!

Gary

Gene Gonzales said...

Thanks Gary! I agree, the Tiki Guys would be a cool strip. Gotta make time for it. :) I am enjoying the semi vacation. But our friends will be leaving Saturday and then I will be hitting the ground running at full speed. :)

Royce Thrower said...

The Tiki image just goes to show that all "species" are the same...
when at the beach, the youngin's all want the same thing...

"Mama...watch me run with this spear! Are you watchin'? Watch me! Mama! Watch!"

I like both versions of the Phantom Lady...you can't go wrong either way, but Kevin hasn't steered us wrong yet!

Gene Gonzales said...

Thank Royce! You must have seen some of the kids on the beach I was at. :)

Karen said...

How's the waves over there? It's been reaaaaally calm here for some reason. Makes me nervous ;)

Gene Gonzales said...

Hey Karen, the waves here have been really choppy and big. We have had a storm run through almost everyday coming in off the Gulf that I think has something to do with it. There were surfers out late this afternoon. Something I haven't seen much of before. And we had dozens of stingrays up and down the beach today. Some actually touching my feet.

Lan Pitts said...

Glad you're taking it easy, man.

Gene Gonzales said...

Thanks Lan, me too. :)

Craig Zablo said...

Although it was just a little change, it sure made a BIG difference. Very nice, gentlemen!