Monday, August 03, 2009

50 %

I had not draw in just pencil in a long time, so I thought a caricature of 50 cent should do the trick! I wasn't going to post it, but my friend Rob Hume talked me into it! Will Appledorn did a 50 i really like as well.... well I hope you guys and gales like it!

52 comments:

ROBgasim said...

HA! Awesome man, I love this drawing! An interesting use of smaller shapes with in the larger ones.
I love the execution of values, and rendering of the textures as well!
A LOT of great things going on in this peice, thanks for sharing this with us man!

Will Appledorn said...

Glad you posted this, too good not to share! not only a Fantastic caricature, but a mind boggling render. it takes some serious skill and patience to this kind of work.

also,thanks for the link. glad you like it. it's interesting how similar they ended up.

Unknown said...

dang man!!! Your works is where its at!

I would love to have half the control of the pencil as you do

Favorited,bookmarked,linked and all that

Mug It Up!/Jim H said...

That's a very impressive pencil rendering, Damion. The way you've worked up to those small details is epic.

Damion009 said...

you guys are all awesome! so to have you come to my blog is an honour!

Carl Knox said...

Hey Damion,

Thanks for you comment. Man your traditional medium skills blow me away... i would cry if I didn't have the constant back and forward of photoshop. :P

more more more!

How to ROB said...

BTW nice song selection. ;)

roy santua said...

Really sweet!!! Values are well established. Right on.

Attractive Art Community (Big Sam) said...

If you get drawn and post on a blog, ya not like me! if this went up and got no props, you not like me! Like me, no you not like me! lol

Jesse Smith said...

That shit is sick!!

EL Gato Negro said...

another knockout man, also love the piece in the previous post model mayhem is the bomb haha love that site. btw did you get my email ?

Mike Eppe said...

Just a pencil... Great!!!
I also like the unfinished part in the buttom, makes it artisanal.
Nice job!

Anonymous said...

wow man, I found you from SaraLimes blog. your shit is fucking ELECTRIC!!

Word!

SEILER said...

This is awesome man, the rendering in the coat is especially great . . . I also think the shapes and form in the face are fun . . . a mix of realism and abstract . . . cool!

Belmhern said...

Thanks to your friend Rob, we saw a large pencil drawing!.


You have a mastery of pencil Garn Congratulations!
Greetings from my blog!

Christy Latz said...

I'm glad that you were talked in to posting this.....it's just too phat. You're detail work is just amazing!

skicc said...

pfff... great job on the jacket and I love what you have done with his face.

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Hector lopez said...

There is absolutely NO DOUBT in my mind that your are gonna blow up in our faces. Dude your art has progressed at an alarming rate. Your success is a ticking time bomb man!! Don't forget Heck... your ex-co-caricaturist at Universal.

Francisco Martins said...

Dude...no matter what material or technique you use...your stuff is ALWAYS top quality, 5 stars! You rule!! Damion for president!! hehe

Trent Correy said...

sweet piece buddy, great work!

robb miller said...

One of my favorite blogs to go to! Your talent is crazy.

Unknown said...

damn, just going through your stuff...amazing. Lot's of fun and attitude. Definately looking out for more!

Chris Wahl said...

Great to see you pushing the boundaries, Damion. Top notch rendering.

Art Fan Ako said...

Clap,clap! Bravo! Show this to your mom and I bet she'd have tears in her eyes!

GRAND said...

Excellent work ! The rendering is very incredible and the deformation of the face is very seen well.

Damion009 said...

thanks guys!(and gals) so nice to have you come bye!

Nate said...

IM the man? Your definately the man.

Abz said...

The best part about this is the textures in his jacket. VERY well done!

Nate said...

oh and by the way, the best part about this is the design, structure and likeness. Your more than 50% monster.

Mr. ROBoto said...

I love how everyone keeps calling you monster on here dude, it's funny because it's true. :P

Rafael Toledo said...

SICK!!!!! Awesome Work!!!
Keep it up!

Peace!

Unknown said...

Aboslutamente great. The clothes are awesome!

Cateris said...

I absolutely love what you bring to caricatures. It's really different and awesome. :)

Your boy Jesus Christ said...

Not bad...even I'M impressed. :P

Buddha in the House said...

I agree with J.C., cool shit man!

Muhammed said...

Your so good, I'd even let you draw ME! ;)

Damion009 said...

umm... thanks JESUS, BUDDHA AND MUHAMMED? YOU GUYS ALL ROCK! oh and could you tell GOD that i keep get his mail. THANKS!

Christina Dee said...

wow! amazing pencil work man!!! I love his jacket! your caricatures always look great!

Dominic Philibert said...

Really nice man!

Oscar Grillo said...

You are amazing, young man!!

INK AND DESTROY said...

This is another level... You keep pushing me man!!! I love it! Setting the bar!

douce said...

This is awesome! I really love your work and I'm thrilled that you like mine too!

Brandon O'Keefe said...

This is ridiculously good!! Your control of values with the pencil are amazing!

feeb said...

This is about my favorite thing- such inhuman badassery. You're an inspiration my friend.

Jodie Fisk said...

AWesome!

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Damion009 said...

you guys are awesome!

Glen Barbosa de Carvalho Batoca said...

VERY VERY NICE!!!!!

Attractive Art Community (Big Sam) said...

This is window artwork! This drawing is the ish/ I think I know why! lol

Attractive Art Community (Big Sam) said...

You and me man! Celeb caricatures and interpretations! lets get it in! hahaha! you got your fifty coms, Nugga! Your welcome *stewie voice*

Wittygraphy: The Caricature Community said...

Awesome! Love your style!

ca_teter said...

excelente, muy expresivo y potente
saludos!