Tap tap tap..... is this thing on? Is anyone out there? Goodness gracious I slipped and fell off the face of the blogosphere for the longest time. If you've been reading my site for any length of time then you know I occasionally take a break here and there but wow did I take a long one this go round. I went out of town for almost three weeks and prior to that I was body painting up a storm--- by the way I removed a lot of my body painting work as I'm saving it all for a bigger posting in the not too distant future. And to be honest, I do love those Real Housewives of wherever but there's only so much I can take. So in the interest in keeping myself interested in blogging, I gotta shake things up a bit. I still will draw those wacky gals and recap them from time to time but I have to mix in some other stuff. What stuff? Well, I'm going to draw and paint pop culture folks who grab my interest and I'm starting with James Franco.
Why Mr Franco? Well, I just saw his movie 127 Hours and was so impressed with his moving performance. I laughed, cringed, and cried which added to the tremendous respect I already had for him. If you're on the fence about this film because of the arm severing scene- don't be. Sure that part wasn't comfortable to watch but it was handled well. He's definitely oscar bound with this one. And also I wanted to draw him because he's awfully easy on the eyes and I'm totally in moustache mode. :)
My illustration of James was created with pencil, ink washes, pen and some photoshopped color. The cast of Glee, Snooki, and many others to follow shortly. Hope you'll all stick around.
Thanks.
Welcome Back!!! Not a mustache person:)
Posted by: Jennifer Jayhawk | December 09, 2010 at 09:06 PM
YAY! I never left ye! And it's ok with me if you don't recap every housewives show. I'm delighted to hear your fresh perspective and see your artist's take on all aspects of pop culture. V. glad to know that you're still out there doing that thing you do!
Posted by: MaryClaire | December 10, 2010 at 08:12 AM
Welcome Back! You were missed :-)
Posted by: ljm | December 10, 2010 at 11:16 AM
Not a mustache fan but glad you're back!
Posted by: Linda G. | December 10, 2010 at 12:50 PM
Welcome back. I would like to see your take on James Franco in this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opDMdupteO4&feature=player_embedded
Posted by: borgqueen | December 10, 2010 at 01:31 PM
yea, you've been missed!
I too have been diggin' Mr. Franco AND his pornstache.
Posted by: sweettater | December 11, 2010 at 08:46 AM
Ha! As if anyone of us would leave.
We like it here!!!
Love ya.
Posted by: dragon girl | December 11, 2010 at 12:35 PM
It's a Christmas miracle ... so good to hear from you! Happy Holidays!! :D
Posted by: Shannon | December 11, 2010 at 02:43 PM
As a devout reader, I have missed you. What an excellent post to come back with! I love James Franco, and I am now totally obsessed with mustaches right now because of him!
P.S. I understand not wanting to update EVERY episode, but I have really missed your Atlanta updates. I need your take on Phaedra, stat.
Posted by: Moppie | December 11, 2010 at 07:17 PM
We need to discuss Real Housewives Atlanta stat!!!
Posted by: Jennifer Jayhawk | December 11, 2010 at 09:22 PM
Glad to have you back!
Posted by: meadowmuffin | December 11, 2010 at 11:47 PM
Missed you so very much!
Great James Franco art - I find him to be quite dreamy myself.
Can't wait to see the body paint installment!
Happy Holidays and all that jazz!
Jen in MD
Posted by: Jen | December 12, 2010 at 07:47 AM
You captured him so perfectly! Although I have to admit, he does resemble a young Burt Reynolds...You know, the Burt before the he got that "I just dipped my face in burning oil" appearance. :o) Thanks for coming back, you were definitely missed!
Posted by: Karynrunswithscissors.blogspot.com | December 12, 2010 at 05:07 PM
Thanks everyone for all your nice comments! It's good being back. And Karyn, he does look a bit Burt-ish in that drawing. Funny! Maybe it's the stache?
xoxoxo
Your blog author and artist
Posted by: Gilmore | December 12, 2010 at 06:56 PM
Yay! I thought you left for the holidaze...glad u returned! I absolutely adore James Franco!
Posted by: trintiy | December 16, 2010 at 02:03 PM
Hey, thought you'd be interested, found this online:
www.drawjamesfranco.tumblr.com
Happy New Year!
Posted by: James Franco | January 07, 2011 at 10:02 PM
Your ONLY piece that doesn't really capture the person.
I only feel ok saying this because you are so unbelievable.
I think you like him too much too capture anything "real" but then,
I totally have to understand because he IS absolutely adorable reguardless of how overexposed, but then maybe that isn't rrue so much now.
I think his people have taken him out for awhile so he can come back
w/ a great film, anyway, it was still good!
Posted by: [email protected] | February 11, 2012 at 05:41 PM
I read that back and thought "like you need to hear from us"
you know your work is fucking sublime!
Posted by: [email protected] | February 11, 2012 at 05:43 PM