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December 4, 2019

Elvis in Charcoal #223

By Rob de Vries Elvis in charcoal, For sale, Work in progress  0 Comments
The reference photo was a image from the early 60’s. Right after Elvis came home from the army. I like to use images which are not so very well known and are a little bit different. Below are some “work in progress” photos.   Elvis in Charcoal #223, No title Charcoal, ink, and White chalk
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November 8, 2019

Theatrical screening “Elvis on Tour”

By Rob de Vries Elvis in charcoal, For sale, Movie  0 Comments
I was invited to exhibit and sell my work at the theatrical screening of “Elvis on Tour” on November 23th in Burgum, Friesland. For this event I made three new Elvis in Charcoal drawing with images of the movie. I’ve been framing 11 drawings and cut passe-partouts for 30 more. I made 2020 and birthday
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November 7, 2019

New Elvis in Charcoal calenders

By Rob de Vries Books a.o., Elvis in charcoal, For sale  0 Comments
After the succes of my last Elvis Birthday calendar, from a few years ago, I decided to make a new, updated version with recent drawings. I also made a 2020 calendar, in there you’ll find all the “Elvis in charcoal” drawings with multiple images of Elvis in one drawing. The 2020 calender is in Dutch
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October 31, 2019

Elvis in charcoal #222

By Rob de Vries Elvis in charcoal, For sale, Work in progress  0 Comments
This is an drawing of Elvis signing authographs at the driveway gate of his house at 1034 Audubon Drive in Memphis. I made a painting of this photo in 2007. I always liked the green jacket he is wearing here, I made several paintings and drawings of it. Browse through this blog to find some
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March 13, 2019

Elvis in charcoal #203

By Rob de Vries Elvis in charcoal, For sale, Work in progress  0 Comments
I love to draw all kind of different textures, in this ’68 publicity shot you can clearly see the difference between fabric and leather. First stages More of his face is done Finally some leather… Elvis in Charcoal #203, No title Charcoal, ink, and White chalk on colored paper, 40 x 30 cm, 2019.  Available
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March 5, 2019

Elvis in charcoal #202

By Rob de Vries Elvis in charcoal, For sale, Work in progress  0 Comments
Here are some more “Work in progress” shots of Elvis in Charcoal 202. I wrote an article about the first stage of this drawing earlier. I’m pleased with the end result, Elvis looks so cool in the fifties… Elvis in Charcoal #202, No title Charcoal, ink, and White chalk on colored paper, 50 x 29
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February 27, 2019

First stage of Elvis in charcoal #202

By Rob de Vries Elvis in charcoal, For sale, Work in progress  0 Comments
The first stage of Elvis in Charcoal no. 202. This time three images of Elvis at RCA Studio 1 in New York, July 1956. A bit more challenging than Elvis in charcoal #201. I love drawing clothing with many folds, and I love the cool outfits Elvis wore in the fifties. Charcoal, ink and white
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February 26, 2019

Elvis in charcoal #201

By Rob de Vries Elvis in charcoal, Sold, Work in progress  0 Comments
Work in progress This image was brought to my attention by a Facebook friend, it is a cropped image of Elvis and Tom Jones. Elvis looking at his best! And I’m not the only one who likes this image, it was already sold after posting the “work in progress” image on social media. It’s now
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February 21, 2019

Elvis in charcoal #200

By Rob de Vries Elvis in charcoal, Sold, Work in progress  0 Comments
The 200th Elvis in Charcoal drawing! I always loved the movie “That’s the way it is” and there are more people because this drawing was sold too long before it was finished. This one is going to the United Kingdom. Image made darker to show the drawing Detail in progress Almost halfway The shirts were
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February 12, 2019

Elvis in charcoal #199

By Rob de Vries Elvis in charcoal, For sale, Work in progress  0 Comments
A drawing of Elvis in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s this time. I did this before but not three “face only” portraits in one work. The 50’s image is from King Creole, the 60’s image from a ’69 photoshoot and the 70’s image from somewhere in 1971. First steps, the outlines on paper Black ink
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About me

Rob de Vries (1963) studied at the Amsterdamse Grafische School, where he graduated in 1984. He worked as DTP-operator and designer for various companies. In 2002 he started his own one-man design company. Years of practice in the graphic world had rekindled the desire to start drawing and painting again. A period of intensive study followed. Advanced drawing techniques and a education in realistic painting and 17th century painting techniques from the painter Cas Waterman. He is drawing and painting commissioned portraits for 15 years now. In between the commissions he is working on his own paintings. You'll find his work is in private collections worldwide.

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  • Elvis in Charcoal #223 December 4, 2019
  • Theatrical screening “Elvis on Tour” November 8, 2019
  • New Elvis in Charcoal calenders November 7, 2019
  • Elvis in charcoal #222 October 31, 2019
  • Elvis in charcoal #203 March 13, 2019
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