Another one of my favorite fifties pictures. There is a nice black and white contrast in this picture. This one is also bigger than usual. Elvis in Charcoal #157, The days of Innocence Charcoal, ink and White chalk on colored paper, 30 x 20 cm, 2017. Available Click here to buy this drawing Follow
I always thought that the sunglasses were very cool. Renauld of France created these futuristic wrap-around style sunglasses. The “Sea & Ski Spectacular” model was designed to give the illusion that the glasses are floating. Work in progress Elvis in Charcoal #156, Follow that dream Charcoal, ink and White chalk on colored paper, 21 x
Another ’68 Comeback image. I loved the contrast in this picture. Above you see a “Work in Progress image. This is a small movie I made about making an Elvis drawing. Elvis in Charcoal #154, Edge of Reality Charcoal, ink and White chalk on colored paper, 21 x 15 cm, 2017. Available Click here to
I always liked the “TTWII rehearsal” photos. This is the 16th drawing / painting of those rehearsals. Elvis in Charcoal #153, Have a happy Charcoal, ink and White chalk on colored paper, 21 x 15 cm, 2017. Available Click here to buy this drawing Follow
The Paypal buttons on my site really work! While on vacation in Greece one of my older drawings was sold to an Elvis fan in Australia. She also asked to make a drawing of one of her favorite photo’s. Early progress photo Starting to look like Elvis Elvis in Charcoal #152, The summer of ’56
Drawing no. 151 is finished too. A nice image of a young Elvis. As usual, many likes and comments on Facebook and Instagram. Almost sold 🙂 When you are quick it can still be yours. Elvis in Charcoal #151, A boy from Tupelo II Charcoal, ink and white chalk on colored paper. 21 x 15
Yesterday I started on Elvis in Charcoal #151. Another great fifties shot. I always start with the eyes, when they look good the portrait is halfway finished. I hope to finish this one today and sell it through Facebook. Follow
First another “Work in progress” shot of this drawing. And below the finished artwork. Now that I have made 150 “Elvis in Charcoal” drawings it’s time to make a new book… Keep an eye on this blog 🙂 Elvis in Charcoal #150, One sided love affair Charcoal, ink and White chalk on colored paper, 15
Today I started working on “Elvis in Charcoal #150”!! A nice 50’s photo. I blocked in the darkest parts with ink and the lightest parts with white chalk. When the drawing already looks like Elvis in this stage I know that it will turn out alright. Follow
The reference photo for this drawing was taken during the rehearsals for the The Frank Sinatra Timex Special. On March 26, at 6.15pm, taping for the show took place at the Fontainebleau Hotel. The show aired nationally on ABC-TV on the evening of May 12, 1960 Elvis in Charcoal #149, Witchcraft Charcoal, ink and White
