Tag: drawing
November 2nd, 2013 – #Dailyinks #1 – Kitty! Kitty!
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Nov.02, 2013, under Cartooning
A Facebook post by fellow cartoonist john Sanford has convinced me to try and continue with something I missed in October – Inktober. Everyday of the month post an inked piece of art. I was on the road so much it was impossible to start. Since this new version of #DailyInks basically started yesterday – by one person, no less – I thought I could jump in and see how far I can take it….hopefully past Thursday!
The first is one of a series of cartoon kitties I drew for a friend who is out to help save homeless kitties.
Most will likely be part of a project I’m already working on. Many may be caricatures. Not sure if I will always post an explanation of the art involved, but will when I can.
October 21st, 2013 – Meeting Sketches!
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Oct.22, 2013, under Sketchbook
Attended a political meeting near Interlachen, Florida, at Backwoods Smokehouse and sketched these folks. I was there to support Thuy Lowe, who is running for Congress and graduated with my sister in high school.
October 14th, 2013 – Judicial Artwork
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Oct.14, 2013, under Illusration
Did a series of courtroom illustrations for my friend Sally Baptiste today. I’ll now take the art and further work on the illustrations. Sally now has art of the courtroom scene of her winning her case today.
August 28th, 2013 – New Swampy’s Florida print: Sea Turtle Christmas Surprise.
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Aug.28, 2013, under Illusration, Swampy's Florida
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by Rob Smith, Jr. on Aug.27, 2013, under Illusration
Here are the pencils and preparatory art for the watercolor I’m about to add to this artwork. It is a photograph and not a scan of the work. Didn’t have a scanner with me.
This is for a set of Christmas cards and prints available soon. The setting is Key Biscayne, Florida. That’s the Biscayne lighthouse in the background. The size is 11″ x 14″.
I’ll post the finished watercolor version soon.
August 9th, 2013 – Silver Springs update meeting sketchbook entry
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Aug.09, 2013, under Sketchbook
I attended a Silver Springs park update on Wednesday and learned more about the merging of the iconic Florida attraction, Silver Springs, into the state park system. The grand reopening will be October 1st and the park’s whole name will be Silver River State Park. The cost to get into the two merged sites: $8. Wild Waters will still be a separate area from the overall park. Drainage is changing significantly and that might be most noticeable in the massive changes in the parking lot. By the way, parking returns to the early days of Silver Springs by being free.
August 8th, 2013: New Rainbow Springs cartoon artwork by me!
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Aug.08, 2013, under Cartooning, Swampy's Florida
This is cartoon artwork for the upcoming ‘Swampy’s Florida: Dunnellon’ coming out next month. Watch for more coming in the next few weeks!
August 7th, 2013: A “Hump Day” Camel cartoon by me.
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Aug.07, 2013, under Cartooning
Thought I would share this camel on, what many weekly workers call, “Hump Day”.
Drew this last week for educational materials for my friends at “The Knowledge Exchange”, an educational store in Palm Bay, Florida, near Melbourne.
The art is drawn on vellum bristol and inked using a series of felt tip and brush pens.
Below is video at YouTube of me inking the artwork.:
July 30, 2013 – Another Night for Caricatures!
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Jul.31, 2013, under Caricatures, What's New?
Drew caricatures tonight for a corporate event at the Peabody hotel south of Orlando in Orange County. The event’s attendees were all involved with containing digital information or servicing those who do.
July 29th, 2013 – Swampy’s Florida Artwork
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Jul.29, 2013, under Cartooning, Swampy's Florida
Here’s a bit of art from an upcoming Swampy’s Florida book. More as it comes along. Should be done by the end of the month.
July 20th, 2013 – 90th Birthday Wishes!
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Jul.20, 2013, under Buddies, Caricatures, Cartooning, Friends
My friend, Ann Archer, turns 90 and a big party is planned today. Here’s the birthday card I painted for this very patriotic woman. She has served in various political posts for decades in Dade and Marion Counties here in Florida. She still is active today despite mobility issues. She’s a great lady with a great sense of humor, something that seems to maintain a long life. Another friend, Lucile Fair, is 105 1/2 and loves to laugh and see the fun in life. We probably all need to smile more in life and Ann and Lucile are examples of that.