Tag: illustration
January 31, 2010 - Birthdays, Friends & Fun!
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Feb.02, 2010, under What's New?

I attended the 102nd birthday party for my dear friend Lucile Fair in Orlando. Above is Lucile, me and the card I presented to her signed by the 8 other cartoonists (Jeff Bacon, Jeff Keane, Ed Steckly, David Mowder, Milburn Taylor, Bill Hinds and Rick Kirkman) who were also in San Antonio, Texas, the week before.

That afternoon had tea with James Saunders and Dena Wild (sketched by me above). Also there was a friend of Dena’s whose name slips my mind, as names always do. Knowing James for 30+ years and Dena for 25 years is the only reason I remember their names!

Later I met up with Ken Culotta at a Denny’s to gag some gags!
January 26, 2010 - Clumsy!
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Jan.26, 2010, under Cartooning, Friends, Sandra

The Illustration Friday word is clumsy. As I drew this live on UStream last night, two viewers, Coffeeness & HotPopcornWater, suggested the critters. I then cobbled together the drawing. You can see the film by clicking here. It’s the last ten minutes.
November 17, 2009 - Gatorama!
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Nov.17, 2009, under What's New?

Part of an Illustration I’m working on for Florida attraction, Gatorama. Learn more about clicking here.
October 21, 2009 - More Book Covers!
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Oct.21, 2009, under Books

Here are some new covers gathered. The ones above and below are from romance novels. I love the multi-levels of the one below. Great art for 10 cents each.



October 20, 2009 - Patriot Art
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Oct.20, 2009, under What's New?

I wrapped this piece for a local group. All digital color.
September 30, 2009 - Friend’s Anniversary!
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Sep.30, 2009, under What's New?

Sandra’s parents celebrateda big 49 years together. Many congratulations to them! Above is a part of the card I painted for them.
July 17, 2009 - Newest Book I’ve Illustrated!
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Jul.23, 2009, under Books, Cartooning, Florida Restaurants, What's New?

I met with author John Scolaro, who passed on to me his new book that I illustrated. Above John stands holding the books in front of a major character in the book, The Waffle House.
July 11th, 2009 - Palm Beach County Parks!
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Jul.15, 2009, under Florida Outdoors!, Sandra, What's New?
Sandra and I made our way through Palm Beach County to visit a few parks in the area. We started off at Serenoa Glade Park. The posey below is from there.

From there we visited Sugar Sand Park. The sketch to the right is of a very rare plant sprouting from a sabal palm. We also stopped at Blazing Star Preserve.
The film above was shot at Grassy Water Preserve. Below is the sketch I made.

On the way home we saw this was the weather we encountered.

May 8, 2009 - Rob’s Video Sketchbook #1!
by Rob Smith, Jr. on May.09, 2009, under Cartooning, Editorials, Florida Attractions, Florida Restaurants, Friends, Sandra, Various, What's New?
My first entry of my new Rob’s Video Sketchbook. Friends, J.R. Griggs and Mark Shilensky suggested this and I’m giving it a go. The first one is clunky, but it’s a start. below is the sketch. All done at the Steak ‘n Shake on 17-92 in Winter Park.

May 5, 2009 - Hierarchy!
by Rob Smith, Jr. on May.05, 2009, under Cartooning

Here’s a young person working through the hierarchy per Illustration Friday. This was zipped through in between projects. Hope it turned out OK.
April 27, 2009 - Artwork!
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Apr.28, 2009, under Cartooning, What's New?
Been working like a madman keeping up with deadlines. To the left is a pencil sketch of one of the many drawings and art I’ve been working at feverishly in the past week.
