What kind of Jackass plays the Banjo?!

This kind!
(Pencil, Photoshop 1 hr.)

The Histatistition

Another quick one today. Just a little character concept, a sort of steampunk cartographer/historian with a flair for adventure.
(Photoshop, 40 min)

Sherlock

When it comes to Holmes there can be only one for me (sorry Robert Downey) and that of course is Jeremy Brett. His sharp features, eagle like nose and his cat like grace and eccentricity is what I grew up with and what I will always think of when I picture the legendary detective.
I don't know what it is, I guess it's the death of Brian Jacques, but I've been thinking a lot about the creative heroes of mine who have passed on...I guess to keep to the rule of threes I should do a tribute to Frazetta next.
(Photoshop with that cool guoache brush from the last post, 1.5 hrs.)

Chops, 'stash and brows

Another brush test. This one has a ton more texture than the brush I used yesterday. If you're intrested the brush was created by Drew Green, here's the link: http://freakshow6.deviantart.com/art/Photoshop-Gouache-Tutorial-177890902 . Drop me a comment and let me know which you prefer, I'd like to get a little vote on texture/no texture :P

(Photoshop gouache brush, 2.5 hrs)

Icy Eyes

I've neglected the blog for a few days so I thought I'd bring something a little more than a sketch. A color portrait rendered with a new Photoshop brush I've been meaning to try out. Might like a little more texture but it's a good brush for smooth rendering. Did this with no preliminary sketch, a sort of digital alla prima.
(Photoshop, 4 hrs)

Hakkon the Rogue

Ran short on time today so here’s just a quick doodle of a dwarf :P

(Sharpie, Highlighter, colored pencil 40 min.)

Hydraulic Fist

Steampunk Combat Contraption
The Industrial Revolution finally made it possible for the bar maid to also be the bouncer.
(Pilot pen and Photoshop. 2 hrs)