howy's new artwork thread

[howyadoin]

Speakin' of closeups:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/2286595835_4b30e09c5a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/2286598643_b02456549a_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

A new one:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2080/2293645290_4b72dc558c_o.jpg

[chizel man]

wow that's cool Howy! Is it a self portrait?

[mattx110]

Apparently you kicked ass in 2001. And you look better with sidebeard along with the goatee.

And the blue over black with the canvas texture showing through makes it look like the breathable fabric used for these kinds of superhero suits. Very cool.

[howyadoin]

Thanks again, guys.

What I whipped up in the last half hour:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/2297175675_d3134f786a_o.jpg

[outlawzz]

nice paintings !!

[clarkspark]

Speakin' of closeups:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/2286595835_4b30e09c5a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/2286598643_b02456549a_o.jpg

What are these close-ups of? Very interesting textures. :)

[howyadoin]

nice paintings !!Thank you.

What are these close-ups of? Very interesting textures. :)Thanks. They're close-ups of this:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2148/2276716568_cfd047e481_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Further refinements to the guitar piece:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2186/2299926908_bf97ca867b_o.jpg

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Thanks, guys.

Gary, the shotglass thing was just a morning-after thing today while I was still hung over, but I think it came together nicely.

As for paintings, the Superman piece is nearly done:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2111/2284913963_c86833426d_o.jpg

Me loves.

And BTW, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUPERMAN!!!!

[howyadoin]

Finally finished that self-portrait:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2412/2312849777_2699e579a4.jpg

[666MasterOfPuppets]

WOW. Man, that's great.

[howyadoin]

Thanks, buddy. Now feast your eyes on this one:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2315488183_6b7244ffba_o.jpg

[LewMoxinsghost]

Wow!!! Nice job!!

[chizel man]

Wow! Both are surper great.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Thanks, buddy. Now feast your eyes on this one:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2315488183_6b7244ffba_o.jpg

Hot damn...

*ahem*

I can hear the praises of The Great God Rao and His Holy Avatar, Lord Kal-El.

Man, like I said in the CBRDraws: Superman thread, this is absolutely incredible. I'm honestly impressed by your skills.

EDIT: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SUPERMAN!!!!!! (A more than fitting gift for The King).

[madrox1977]

Howy, i love that superman logo its fantastic, love looking at your thread for the diferent media you use, always amazing work

[howyadoin]

Thanks, everybody. The input means a lot.

[Jaye]

Holy crap, that self portrait is phenomenal.
Wow. Wow. Wow.

[Jaye]

The shotglass one... is that a photo?
I love it.

[originalJAM]

Howy,

Did you ever consider doing a serious Airbrush of a ride/car?
This is a much older version of my pic... But did you think of trying something like this or going through Photoshop/Airbrush to get the same structure/look?
Just wondering?

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u83/veryreal61/63Corvette.jpg

JAM,..............................

[howyadoin]

Holy crap, that self portrait is phenomenal.
Wow. Wow. Wow.Thanks. I didn't like it much at first, but it's growing on me.

The shotglass one... is that a photo?
I love it.Yup, that's a photo. I was cleaning up after a booze-up and the glass was sitting almost exactly in that position on the bar. A few slight adjustments, and I had the photo.

Howy,

Did you ever consider doing a serious Airbrush of a ride/car?
This is a much older version of my pic... But did you think of trying something like this or going through Photoshop/Airbrush to get the same structure/look?I think that look could definitely be replicated in Photoshop, and definitely in Painter. I don't do a lot of my actual painting in Photoshop, though. And I'm next to useless with an airbrush in the real world; I've just never been able to get the hang of using one.

Big props to the people who can, though. It definitely takes some talent.

[howyadoin]

Progress on the guitar piece:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2153/2328144022_4062401f4c_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

And more:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2315/2327728139_1c40e67335.jpg

[howyadoin]

And still more:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2265/2328855300_977172ca52.jpg

[thespianphryne]

It's fucking hot even just the way that it is.


-Das

[howyadoin]

Man, I love playin' with paint.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2385/2332648216_0e28421b68_o.jpg

[Roquefort Raider]

Finally finished that self-portrait:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2412/2312849777_2699e579a4.jpg

That's truly impressive, howy. And out of the blue, too!

The guitar is also coming along really nice. I'm starting to think you couldn't do anything that looks bad even if you tried!

[howyadoin]

More on the guitar:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2321/2332886877_7ca9b470b0_o.jpg

The background's not really coming out the way I envisioned it, but we'll see how it goes. I really need better lighting for painting at night here; I find I'm overdoing the warm colours when I apply them.

[Asa]

More on the guitar:

The background's not really coming out the way I envisioned it,

Love the color palet in the backround of the guitar!.


I never thought the internet pope would be my insperation for playing with paint:D

[chizel man]

Man that is cool. I also like the background colors.

[howyadoin]

Thanks, folks. I've given it some fine-tuning, and I'm much happier with it now:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2078/2333295069_c6dd9db871_o.jpg

Almost time to start painting the guitar itself, now.

[howyadoin]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/2335243821_279bf93ac6_o.jpg

Comin' along nicely, I think.

[howyadoin]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2282/2336254120_c7509597b4_o.jpg

Nearly done. This has been a much more productive afternoon than I anticipated.

[beetheb]

Man, I know you're fairly modest, Howy, but your stuff is extremely versatile. Just drips creativity (literally, in some cases).

My brother, who's mostly a penciller (though a fairly strong one), and largely concentrates on Anime/Disneyesque linework really needs to take a page from your book. It's great to be a strong penciller and I regularly compliment him on it, but color, and as you've shown here time and again even texture, can be so important.

And I'm using your Gecko mosaic as a desktop. It about burns my retinas to stare full on at it, but it's an amazing piece. Everyone who sees it has a different favorite single Gecko, but together they just explode off the screen.

[howyadoin]

Man, I know you're fairly modest, Howy, but your stuff is extremely versatile. Just drips creativity (literally, in some cases).

My brother, who's mostly a penciller (though a fairly strong one), and largely concentrates on Anime/Disneyesque linework really needs to take a page from your book. It's great to be a strong penciller and I regularly compliment him on it, but color, and as you've shown here time and again even texture, can be so important.

And I'm using your Gecko mosaic as a desktop. It about burns my retinas to stare full on at it, but it's an amazing piece. Everyone who sees it has a different favorite single Gecko, but together they just explode off the screen.Hey buddy, thanks very much. I really appreciate the compliments here.

And I never even thought of a gecko desktop, but it does make a lotta sense. Maybe I need to take another look at that one sometime soon.

Oh, and speakin' of texture, it's pretty much impossible to get a full shot of the guitar painting at night, so I thought I'd post some texture close-ups instead:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/2342769440_ec5e8b1f2d.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2270/2341939045_c452c684eb.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2122/2342767536_3a89807e32.jpg

[Roquefort Raider]

I'm curious about the "raised" effect you get on the second of these close-ups; do you get it using a trowel or a generous dab of paint? It gives a terrific look to the background.

[twilight]

Finally finished that self-portrait:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2412/2312849777_2699e579a4.jpg

Holy shit.

That's some nice work.

I have to start looking in this thread more often.

-Twi

[howyadoin]

I'm curious about the "raised" effect you get on the second of these close-ups; do you get it using a trowel or a generous dab of paint? It gives a terrific look to the background.Thanks, Ben. First there's several overlapping layers of canvas, then there's a whole lot of molding paste and self-levelling gel, and then several layers of paint on top of that - a lot of it slopped on with a palette knife.

Holy shit.

That's some nice work.

I have to start looking in this thread more often.Thanks, buddy. Drop by any time; I'll make an effort to keep everybody entertained.

[twilight]

Drop by any time; I'll make an effort to keep everybody entertained.

Oh definately.

I like the fact that you seem to push yourself a lot,trying out new styles and exploring different mediums.
I think one of my biggest limitations as an artist is that I don't push myself.

-Twi

[howyadoin]

Oh definately.

I like the fact that you seem to push yourself a lot,trying out new styles and exploring different mediums.
I think one of my biggest limitations as an artist is that I don't push myself.I'm kinda obsessed with that, actually. For the last 4 years or so, I feel like I've learned more each year than in the previous few. This year's been huge for me so far, and it's only March.

[Roquefort Raider]

I'm kinda obsessed with that, actually. For the last 4 years or so, I feel like I've learned more each year than in the previous few. This year's been huge for me so far, and it's only March.

I'm curious: are you experimenting serendipitously, trying out new techniques and tools that you hear or read about and want to try, look at something new and think "I wonder how I could do that", think of a piece you want to create and select the best technique that will do it justice, or a mix of all options?

Your skill shows that you're not simply buying a jar of molding paste and fiddling with it... you really know what you're doing and how to use the different tools in your arsenal. (And we happy viewers get to benefit from it)!

[howyadoin]

I'm curious: are you experimenting serendipitously, trying out new techniques and tools that you hear or read about and want to try, look at something new and think "I wonder how I could do that", think of a piece you want to create and select the best technique that will do it justice, or a mix of all options?

Your skill shows that you're not simply buying a jar of molding paste and fiddling with it... you really know what you're doing and how to use the different tools in your arsenal. (And we happy viewers get to benefit from it)!Trust me, there's been no plan to this beyond deciding that I wanted to take texture further this year than I ever have before.

But I post regularly on the Acrylics board over at WetCanvas, and I'm learning a lot from the good people over there. And at this point I can look at most acrylic paintings and have a fairly good idea of how they were done (I think).

(I should also mention that a few paint manufacturers are cranking out new texture media all the time these days, so every trip to the art store sees me comin' home with new toys to play with.)

[Asa]

Man, I love playin' with paint.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2385/2332648216_0e28421b68_o.jpg

I have been Gazing at this sight all week. This Exquisite sight is enticing. I have been painting doors with the same palet for years.
That guitar turned out quite a grand peice. Nice work.

[howyadoin]

I have been Gazing at this sight all week. This Exquisite sight is enticing. I have been painting doors with the same palet for years.
That guitar turned out quite a grand peice. Nice work.Thanks for the kind words, Asa. And I think this painting's finished:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2351119366_94e6c2b790_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

A couple close-ups:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2369/2350322661_a2b8ebbed8_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/2350319175_72a98673f6_o.jpg

[LewMoxinsghost]

This is about seven kinds of awesome. Outstanding work Bret!

[howyadoin]

This is about seven kinds of awesome. Outstanding work Bret!Thank you, sir. High praise indeed.

[chizel man]

Man, your a master with that paint. That is very cool!

[howyadoin]

Wow, it's interesting to open up an old sketchbook. I'd forgotten all about this piece, but lookin' back on it now I remember there was something about it I wasn't happy with.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/2367746581_650d91c379_o.jpg

Anyhow, whatever it was, I don't see it anymore, so this one's back in the active projects.

[howyadoin]

The Oldsmobile is officially done:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2198/2370358052_2086265628_o.jpg

And the Corvette's about 90% done:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2085/2369579897_8c904ac7d2_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Two new ones just begun:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2355/2370561120_4c871fc7d0_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Tweaks on the new paintings:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2369983079_7d0cbbd632_o.jpg

[beetheb]

I gotta admit, I'm intrigued to see where these go, dude. And not just because they're hips and asses.

Was the linework freehand, or did you use a reference? It looks great so far.

[howyadoin]

I gotta admit, I'm intrigued to see where these go, dude. And not just because they're hips and asses.Hah. Me too.

Was the linework freehand, or did you use a reference? It looks great so far.I used a few... er, reference items. But I exaggerated things quite a bit.

[thespianphryne]

[...]
I used a few... er, reference items. But I exaggerated things quite a bit.

What're their names?


-Das

[originalJAM]

The Oldsmobile is officially done:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2198/2370358052_2086265628_o.jpg

And the Corvette's about 90% done:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2085/2369579897_8c904ac7d2_o.jpg

442 Olds what's not to like...
Mastering the skills I see Howy, Very NICE!

JAM,........................

[howyadoin]

What're their names?Hah. The one we see from the front is Claudia. Don't know the other one's name.

442 Olds what's not to like...
Mastering the skills I see Howy, Very NICE!Thanks, man. That one was the biggest struggle I've had in years, artwise. At this point I'm just glad it's over.

[beetheb]

Hah. The one we see from the front is Claudia. Don't know the other one's name.We'll just call her inspiration.

[howyadoin]

We'll just call her inspiration.Y'know, I could see using the word "muses" in whatever title I give these pieces.

[howyadoin]

More fine-tuning:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2375575988_51869d9ccf_o.jpg

I think the skirt (or whatever it is) billowing out gives it a lot of motion.

[LewMoxinsghost]

These are pure sex, that is, they are great! Any chance of doing an upper torso front/back combo in a similar style?

My suggestion is that when you are finished to display them on the wall at waist height. (maybe one on one side of the wall and one on the other side?)

[666MasterOfPuppets]

I gotta admit, I'm intrigued to see where these go, dude. And not just because they're hips and asses.

Was the linework freehand, or did you use a reference? It looks great so far.

I agree. Of course, seeing the female figure is a plus. :D

I love how the Oldsmobile piece turned out. Awesome job.

[howyadoin]

These are pure sex, that is, they are great! Any chance of doing an upper torso front/back combo in a similar style?

My suggestion is that when you are finished to display them on the wall at waist height. (maybe one on one side of the wall and one on the other side?)Interesting suggestions. I'm still givin' all that stuff a lot of thought.

Not sure about another pair of paintings, but the back idea is intriguing.

I agree. Of course, seeing the female figure is a plus. :D

I love how the Oldsmobile piece turned out. Awesome job.Hopefully someday I'll be able to look at that one objectively, but at this point mostly what I see is the distance between the original concept and the finished piece.

Well, that and the ridiculous number of attempts it took to make it work.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Interesting suggestions. I'm still givin' all that stuff a lot of thought.

Not sure about another pair of paintings, but the back idea is intriguing.

Hopefully someday I'll be able to look at that one objectively, but at this point mostly what I see is the distance between the original concept and the finished piece.

Well, that and the ridiculous number of attempts it took to make it work.

I see... Anyway, as long as you are satisfied with the finished piece, I guess the rest isn't that important.

[howyadoin]

Latest developments:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2195/2386533732_1434e48d5d_o.jpg

[Bouncing Boy]

Latest developments:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2195/2386533732_1434e48d5d_o.jpg

For some reason that makes me think of Heavy Metal...or maybe that's just because of the Heavy Metal references on South Park the other week

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Perhaps it's the background?

[howyadoin]

Rough beginnings of a new piece:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/2396665039_f2c6c2b461_o.jpg

[666MasterOfPuppets]

I like the angle - and the car - you chose.

[howyadoin]

Pencil stage - refining the lineart a little:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/2398234604_47eb255b91_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Pencils refined, plus a little colour exploration:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2156/2400564046_01678b9f5a.jpg

[howyadoin]

So, this one's done:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2199/2400669830_a17d4465f6_o.jpg


And this one's comin' along:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2407/2400658572_cbfe6123ba_o.jpg

It's just the colour study dropped into the poster layout at this point. Still a shitload of work to be done yet.

[howyadoin]

Latest on the new acrylic paintings:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2122/2406002223_a994e56e8c.jpg

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Ah, everything's shaping up pretty damn nicely, howy.

[LewMoxinsghost]

I second that. Generally, I also really like how you show us the different stages of development as it happens.

[chizel man]

:biggrin: I love your cars man. very nice stuff.

[elheffe]

Latest on the new acrylic paintings:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2122/2406002223_a994e56e8c.jpg

Those are cool. The faded backgrounds really make those hips pop.

[howyadoin]

Thanks, guys. These latest two have really been fighting me lately; two or three times they've mutated into something else entirely. Here's where they stand currently:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2101/2414973466_4aabbe2ce7_o.jpg


The next step will be giving her a tan.

[originalJAM]

Pencils refined, plus a little colour exploration:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2156/2400564046_01678b9f5a.jpg

Howy.........

Looks good(as always), my Friend!
Just, why green for the Stingray?

JAM,........

[howyadoin]

Howy.........

Looks good(as always), my Friend!
Just, why green for the Stingray?

JAM,........Thanks. This is the Cobra; the Stingray is the orange one.

And the green is there because the person who commissioned this piece wanted a 67 Cobra in British Racing Green.

[originalJAM]

Howy.........

I looked at it wrong-my bad-
I've been working on Airbrush tailgates for the last 31/2 weeks, seeing crosseyed!

JAM,......................

[originalJAM]

I looked at it wrong-my bad-
I've been working on Airbrush tailgates for the last 31/2 weeks, seeing crosseyed!

I seen the green(color) and it looked different(Cobra or not)! Anyway your art is great!

GOT CAR!
http://www.cobraautomotive.com/
http://www.factoryfive.com/
http://www.carrollshelby.com/

67 Cobra in green --- http://www.legendscarclub.com/MEMBER%20CARS/johnson_67_cobra1.JPG


JAM,.......................

[howyadoin]

Macro shot from one of the new paintings:


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/2420767630_06195bf193_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

New painting started today:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2217/2423812207_91cab54dab_o.jpg

[Roquefort Raider]

Thanks, guys. These latest two have really been fighting me lately; two or three times they've mutated into something else entirely. Here's where they stand currently:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2101/2414973466_4aabbe2ce7_o.jpg


The next step will be giving her a tan.

HOLY FRIJOLES !!!

They would have been just fine a while ago, but you keep making them better and better!

This is very impressive. I'm also very grateful that we get to see how each piece evolves.

[howyadoin]

Thanks, Ben. As always.

Oh, and here's a detail shot of the progress on the new painting:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2389/2428744019_282ed856d5_o.jpg

Those orange/gold areas will be somewhat translucent once the gel dries.

[howyadoin]

Progress on the latest painting:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2102/2433424102_d16561ab35_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Two days later:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/2438349078_a4c359e558_o.jpg

[chizel man]

Nice Howy, up close they look like flames.

[howyadoin]

Detail from a painting I started yesterday:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/2447196023_6f7840347b_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Full overview of the painting so far:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2303/2448490678_53a8f7d8fd_o.jpg

[beetheb]

Thanks, guys. These latest two have really been fighting me lately; two or three times they've mutated into something else entirely. Here's where they stand currently:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2101/2414973466_4aabbe2ce7_o.jpg


The next step will be giving her a tan.Wow, first time I've had a chance to follow-up on these.

They look great, man. Potential fulfilled.

[howyadoin]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2044/2460000299_d0d503d8c8_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

More paint porn:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2139/2462726657_e7347e4d3c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3116/2463565400_5520c13849_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

More photography:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2003/2475434364_de38371720_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2386/2475443704_5333929e52_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/2475443764_b330c6434f_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

So things are finally movin' with regards to my website. Here's the layout for the main page:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2144/2480879769_682dcf2c97_o.jpg

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Diggin' the site's layout howy. Do you know when will it be launched?

[howyadoin]

Diggin' the site's layout howy. Do you know when will it be launched?Thanks. Hard to say just yet; it's really been an uphill battle so far.

In the meantime, here's the latest on the eclipse painting. The white areas will be transparent when they're dry, so it'll look less like a billion single-minded sperm looking to fulfill their manifest destiny.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2481505113_ac6e5704dd_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Macro detail shot of the lower left corner of the painting:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2405/2481533659_7e4bf9f1a2_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2267/2487929469_9c94c0f3ef_o.jpg

The shading on the skin in this painting has been giving me trouble for a long time now, but I finally nailed it tonight.

On top of that, I've painted every day this year, even if some days it was only for a short time. One hundred and thirty-three days of painting: this calls for bourbon.

[howyadoin]

Nearly finished:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2084/2493149293_d655176ced_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Oh, and this one's comin' along, too:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2099/2493997884_14a003b145.jpg

[howyadoin]

Surface excitement:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2127/2493245947_99cedaa6d8_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2493246729_71f547dcaa_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/2494066862_1381baf7d1_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/2493248393_bd9e07e8b8_o.jpg __________________

[howyadoin]

Beginnings:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2493666785_1fc8f921c5_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Last night's post was just a rough, of course - pencils on a wood panel, colours applied in Photoshop.

Today the actual painting started:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/2495758075_3eb98f1090_o.jpg

[jasonbaroody]

Nearly finished:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2084/2493149293_d655176ced_o.jpg

NICE :smile:

[Meyvn]

Excellent figure in the bikini bottom painting. Very real. Obviously a model's figure and not a normal girl, but real nonetheless.

[LewMoxinsghost]

Bret I really dig your textures. Are you going to have a "paint p0rn" tab on your website? Congrats on keeping the streak up. That Iron Man close up looks like a good match for the Superman painting. And a sandy bottom is a nice surprise. :smile:

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Oh, and this one's comin' along, too:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2099/2493997884_14a003b145.jpg

Loving the colors here. Simple, yet powerful.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2267/2487929469_9c94c0f3ef_o.jpg

The shading on the skin in this painting has been giving me trouble for a long time now, but I finally nailed it tonight.

On top of that, I've painted every day this year, even if some days it was only for a short time. One hundred and thirty-three days of painting: this calls for bourbon.

Cheers dude. That's one hell of a record.

[howyadoin]

Thanks, everybody. As always, the commentary is greatly appreciated.

Progress continues on all 5 of the latest pieces, but it's incremental. Not a whole lot to show right now, except for this paint test on cardboard as I plan out the colour treatment for the Iron Man piece:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/2506018815_f07cf32805_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2127/2506020249_bea432ec81_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Well, most of the initial texture/volume-building is done. Soon be time to start laying down some colour.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2082/2506614447_e3a063c8da_o.jpg

[LewMoxinsghost]

Is that built up using gesso? Is it all oil based?

[howyadoin]

Is that built up using gesso? Is it all oil based?I work almost entirely in acrylics, actually. In this particular case, there are some bits of illustration board attached to the wood panel with self-levelling gel, and then the area around the eye is built up with molding paste. And the bit to the lower right is ceramic stucco texture gel.

I'll also be working glass bead gel and regular gloss gel into the mix.

[howyadoin]

File this under "happy accidents":

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/2513184536_818d2ef3b1_o.jpg

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Indeed. It's not that easy to have that sky out there and - most of all - to be able to take a pic of it.

[howyadoin]

Latest on the Iron Man painting:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2521594497_ccfb8d8033_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Further developments:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/2527395606_c7491ffd33_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2252/2540370898_63d2bb2c81_o.jpg

[Jaye]

Painting every day. Its amazing, i admire your comitment. Seriously, its something I've tried in the past to no success. I am moved to start again when I wake up tommorow.

Things have been hard for me lately, the past few months. I find i've really missed your art and came right here to see it all. You've done some great sutff, the daily painting shows. Well done.

Jaye

[howyadoin]

Painting every day. Its amazing, i admire your comitment. Seriously, its something I've tried in the past to no success. I am moved to start again when I wake up tommorow.

Things have been hard for me lately, the past few months. I find i've really missed your art and came right here to see it all. You've done some great sutff, the daily painting shows. Well done.

JayeGlad to hear from you, darlin'. I always appreciate what you have to say.

And hopefully things will change for the better for you, of course.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Dammit Howy, that Iron Man stuff is looking rad, man. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

[OzBat!]

Are you going to have a "paint p0rn" tab on your website?
You probably don't even need that. If you're going to have a separate page for each piece, you might put a thin photo strip of the "paint porn" as atmosphere down the side of any accompanying text, or something similar.

[howyadoin]

You probably don't even need that. If you're going to have a separate page for each piece, you might put a thin photo strip of the "paint porn" as atmosphere down the side of any accompanying text, or something similar.You, sir, are clearly an evil genius.

[OzBat!]

I have my moments! Clearly, not enough of them in consecutive order to be considered a danger to anybody except myself, but still...

[madrox1977]

File this under "happy accidents":

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/2513184536_818d2ef3b1_o.jpg

Happy Accident? thats an amazing view, certainly better than the view from my house. And the iron man painting is as usual excellent.

[howyadoin]

Happy Accident? thats an amazing view, certainly better than the view from my house. And the iron man painting is as usual excellent.Thanks. The "happy accident" part is the fact that I actually managed to capture it with the camera. Photography is not exactly my strong point.


In other news, here's a detail shot from the eclipse piece:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2557967797_3bb39884a0_o.jpg

The smooth side you see has a coat of Liquitex pouring medium on it. I'll be coating all of the blue areas of the painting with this stuff; it's my new favourite toy, I think.

[howyadoin]

Progress on the Montreal Canadiens painting:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/2572439058_08e80bb14e_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Iron Man:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2573887785_5a81f84ce7_o.jpg

Nearly finished.

[chizel man]

Oh wow! Look at that ironman painting. That is really hot man.

[originalJAM]

Lookin good Howy(My artist friend)----------------BIGTIME!


Sorry the boys- "REDWINGS" took the CUP again(4th)!
Hometime is HomeBrew!
And that be DETROIT REDWINGS! WHAT!

JAM,..............................
I know -- got carried away! Your work is: : "OFF THE HOOK"

[howyadoin]

Havin' a little fun with macro photography tonight:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2620277844_3a517888ee_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2184/2619450551_6f7dfdb31d_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2619542009_c5e3441831_o.jpg

[LewMoxinsghost]

Nice. Makes me want to Rock and Roll all night....

[howyadoin]

Some conceptual work I did back in March. I just got permission to show it a few minutes ago.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/2625971165_9255201afb_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2626790550_6618a8e593_o.jpg

I'm told the finished product should be almost exactly like the concept. Once I've got photos of the actual piece, I'll post those, too.

[originalJAM]

Some conceptual work I did back in March. I just got permission to show it a few minutes ago.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/2625971165_9255201afb_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2626790550_6618a8e593_o.jpg

I'm told the finished product should be almost exactly like the concept. Once I've got photos of the actual piece, I'll post those, too.

Your paintings are great but what is with that design and what is with the lego stuff? :eek: :confused:

JAM,......................................

[therealArturo]

Please forgive the horrible pun, but the KISS stuff Rocks! You sell it with the photos my friend. Great angles. Nice work.

Plus I am excited to see how the Ironman turns out. I love the textures so far. Nice work on that as well.

[howyadoin]

Thanks, guys. I just keep pluggin' away with this stuff.

Macro shots of the nearly-finished Montreal Canadiens painting:


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/2626615365_6e7d300637_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/2627433802_2e1a5c396f_o.jpg

[madrox1977]

Loved the Kiss Macro photos, in fact love it when you do macro, turns out sooo much better than when i try to do it.

[howyadoin]

Loved the Kiss Macro photos, in fact love it when you do macro, turns out sooo much better than when i try to do it.Thanks. I'm just using a basic point-and-shoot Fuji digital, so a lot of it must just be luck.

[howyadoin]

Been workin' on these for awhile now - I've been "growing" the tiles for about a month, give or take. Anyhow, I just diced the paint skins up and started sticking them onto the canvases tonight:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3049/2633541588_c6ff41c26e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/2633541672_50379cd683_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/2632720811_051fa79a16_o.jpg

(Incidentally, these canvases are only 3x4 inches. Bought 'em last year on a whim, but I had my doubts that I'd ever use them.)

Not sure yet where I'll go from here. May add a few strings of tar gel - in red, most likely - across the whole thing. We'll see.

[howyadoin]

Just about done, now:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/2641294302_7ef593b74a_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Just mixed this colour for the Iron Man painting:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/2641522310_28ec8f9f6c_o.jpg

[anap0t]

wow!!! if those tiles are for sale, i'd be the first one who'll buy it! (i'm here in the Philippines) and they are not done yet!


i also have a point and shoot fuji camera. love the way how the macro turned out with the camera!

[Sophisticated_Gamer]

So do you sell any of your paintings? Because I totally love the two girl on the beach ones, it would look so awesome in my dorm room!

[howyadoin]

Thanks. Everything's for sale. If you're seriously interested in anything, fire me a PM.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Just about done, now:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/2641294302_7ef593b74a_o.jpg

I'm freaking loving these. Did you have a clear idea for these pieces before you started or was it something that was taking shape as you progressed?

[howyadoin]

I'm freaking loving these. Did you have a clear idea for these pieces before you started or was it something that was taking shape as you progressed?In that particular case I had a pretty good idea. But that's partly because I spent a month making the tiles before I started actually painting the canvases, so I had plenty of time.

Initially, though, I planned to do those streaks of copper-coloured paint in red.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

In that particular case I had a pretty good idea. But that's partly because I spent a month making the tiles before I started actually painting the canvases, so I had plenty of time.

Initially, though, I planned to do those streaks of copper-coloured paint in red.

I see. I must say it again, they're awesome. AAAAAAWEEEESOOOOOME!!!!

[howyadoin]

Officially done:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/2675664737_051d3d6370_o.jpg

Just put the finishing touches on the bikini chick a couple days ago.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Effin' amazing, howy.

Are you still painting everyday?

[howyadoin]

Effin' amazing, howy.

Are you still painting everyday?Yup. Tomorrow will be the 200th day.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Awesome man. Kudos for your commitment.

Hopefully, I'll start drawing again soon. I just hope to be as constant as you are.

[howyadoin]

The first original painting I've sold finally managed to FedEx its way to its final destination today:

http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v272/8/86/214900867/n214900867_30733405_2962.jpg

My thanks to K'Nort and StarsAndGarters.

[Roquefort Raider]

Congrats, Howy!

Selling more paintings will solve one problem that was looming on the horizon... you're gonna run out of walls!

The bikini pieces turned out beautifully. I really like the impressionism take on the horizon.

Great job

[howyadoin]

Congrats, Howy!

Selling more paintings will solve one problem that was looming on the horizon... you're gonna run out of walls!

The bikini pieces turned out beautifully. I really like the impressionism take on the horizon.

Great jobThanks, Ben. Funny you should mention impressionism, 'cause I've just started a new painting, and believe or not, I'm gonna try out a semi-impressionist style on this one.

Wish me luck.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3244/2691445349_cc51113575_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2698910969_038531f5b7_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/2702542176_826c7c6116_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Pardon the crappy photo:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3153/2712566503_f80ed457c2_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Where it stands at the moment:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/2714533267_2c37c3a8b9_o.jpg

[DrewTheXenocide]

Officially done:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/2675664737_051d3d6370_o.jpg

Just put the finishing touches on the bikini chick a couple days ago.

Christ, these are sick.

[JonniRandom]

Do you do art on consignment, or is it purely fun? ...do you sell it online?

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Where it stands at the moment:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/2714533267_2c37c3a8b9_o.jpg

[Marcus Fenix] OH YEAH![/Marcus Fenix].

This is going to be another classic piece.

[sparta28090]

Officially done:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/2675664737_051d3d6370_o.jpg

Just put the finishing touches on the bikini chick a couple days ago.

Ok, I am gonna admit it.....I watch shows like "Clean Space" and "While You Were Out".....and sometimes you see some clever design in home living but a room revolved around these pieces would be amazing!....You are the shit Howy!

[howyadoin]

Thanks, everybody. Appreciate the comments.

And Jonni, at this point it's mostly for fun, but I have sold a few pieces over the past few years - mostly prints, but I'm open to commissions or selling existing pieces.

Don't have a website yet, but it's sloooowwwly coming together.

[howyadoin]

Macro detail:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2720435085_29b21af1e0_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/2720435605_3e4ca527bb_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2725860251_fcc580e97f_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3024/2732179559_b8d3b0c5b7_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/2748294196_2f8c71db01_o.jpg

[Ben Morgan]

Keep up the good work Howy http://www.ghostiesbungalow.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbs.gif

[Ben Morgan]

Keep up the good work Bret! http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/6200/thumbsfd9.gif

[666MasterOfPuppets]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/2748294196_2f8c71db01_o.jpg

I'm loving what I'm seeing. Planning on reaching a 365-day mark (of painting everyday, that is)?

[howyadoin]

Thanks, guys. Yeah, I'm shooting for the full 365. It's sort of becoming a pain in the ass, but since I've come this far, I wanna go the distance this once.

Meanwhile, I've been experimenting in the laboratory:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/2755838226_a9b000b838_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

And somethin' else I've been slowly putting together:


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2756215594_a7084dab19_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

More photography:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2076/2757820835_3be1e80398_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/2758679744_cca1d58120_o.jpg

[666MasterOfPuppets]

BADASS. I'm digging those pics very much, howy.

[howyadoin]

More paint porn:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3241/2764139081_9792e72d84_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Should be able to finish this one soon, I think:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/2768994766_045f027dbb_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Nearly finished:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/2782658004_26b1c79f68_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

A new painting just begun:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/2782975853_687a2b4d48_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

A little refinement on the Indian piece:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/2785641371_aa45ca455a_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

EDIT: a post so nice, I made it twice.

[howyadoin]

I might do a series of small pen-and-ink drawings based on these:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2791224397_afa98fbd33_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Might paint this one, too:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2791337653_43c919260e_o.jpg

I'm really startin' to love Photo Booth.

[howyadoin]

Now that the site is (hopefully) functional again, I'm bumping this up.

[sparta28090]

Might paint this one, too:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2791337653_43c919260e_o.jpg

I'm really startin' to love Photo Booth.

Now this one is freakin me out! It's like a disiplined kaldeoscope. What I mean is that even though the image never changes I see alot of diffrent subjects everytime I glance at it. 1) An Alien Rising 2) A man in despair with headlights comming fast to take him out. 3) A Supreme Being holding a man's glowing head. Damn! This is cool as hell!

[sparta28090]

A little refinement on the Indian piece:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/2785641371_aa45ca455a_o.jpg

I will be watching your progress with this one. There is an Indian Motorcyle assembly plant one county over. I bet the company would have an intrest in purchasing it. Just keep that in mind if you ever want to pursue that....I can be the sales/pitch man.

[howyadoin]

Now this one is freakin me out! It's like a disiplined kaldeoscope. What I mean is that even though the image never changes I see alot of diffrent subjects everytime I glance at it. 1) An Alien Rising 2) A man in despair with headlights comming fast to take him out. 3) A Supreme Being holding a man's glowing head. Damn! This is cool as hell!Thanks. I was just messing around with the webcam software on my new iMac, and that accidentally came about. It's got some potential, though.

I will be watching your progress with this one. There is an Indian Motorcyle assembly plant one county over. I bet the company would have an intrest in purchasing it. Just keep that in mind if you ever want to pursue that....I can be the sales/pitch man.Interesting idea. I'll give that some thought as I work on this - I'd be curious to see how much the new Indian company wants to associate itself with the older bikes. (The one in my painting is from the late 1940s.)

[howyadoin]

Texture detail of the Indian painting:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/2804655721_aa3486dbda_o.jpg

It'll soon be time to start layin' down some colour.

[howyadoin]

Painting updates - the Chevy's finished, and the Indian is ready for some colour:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/2812099552_e29ee36d53_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/2811256361_6423a81f6e_o.jpg

[sparta28090]

Texture detail of the Indian painting:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/2804655721_aa3486dbda_o.jpg

It'll soon be time to start layin' down some colour.

Damn that is tight!....Thanks for updating!

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Painting updates - the Chevy's finished, and the Indian is ready for some colour:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/2812099552_e29ee36d53_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/2811256361_6423a81f6e_o.jpg

*DROOLS*

There's nothing I can say that hasn't been said already. Your skills are damn awesome.

[howyadoin]

Thanks, fellas. Here's the latest:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/2820747486_7d0e6ce450_o.jpg

Just laid down the red tonight.

[howyadoin]

More:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/2824176168_8b1326e30c_o.jpg

[sparta28090]

Dang Howya! There are so many ways you could go with this....it's like an unwrapped Christmas present that will be a surprise.....Keep rockin!

[howyadoin]

Dang Howya! There are so many ways you could go with this....it's like an unwrapped Christmas present that will be a surprise.....Keep rockin!Thanks again. Here's a better look at it, now that I can shoot it in daylight:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2825651831_64aa727129_o.jpg

[Roquefort Raider]

It sure looks great!

Part of the fun in watching your work evolves from one installment to the next is that you often go in unexpected directions. I really look forward to see where this one will go!

[howyadoin]

More detail:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/2830039238_21416aebd4_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

More spraypainting today:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/2840602525_b38b396242_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Another detail shot:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/2842417356_ba3df16beb_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

The spraypaint phase is done:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2844497142_27ff8aacc8_o.jpg

[sparta28090]

It is AMAZIN the diffrence in contrast from close-up to a distant shot. It's like 2 diffrent creations in one. I highly agree with the one poster that it is awesome to see your work in process because it's like a guessing-game on what the hell you are going to do next. Keep it up my friend because it is looking fantastic.

[howyadoin]

It is AMAZIN the diffrence in contrast from close-up to a distant shot. It's like 2 diffrent creations in one. I highly agree with the one poster that it is awesome to see your work in process because it's like a guessing-game on what the hell you are going to do next. Keep it up my friend because it is looking fantastic.Thank you, sir. How's this newest update grab ya?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/2848108544_ca35926b30_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Full shot with the finished background:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/2848190257_4d36420245_o.jpg

[LewMoxinsghost]

Can't wait to see how you handle the chrome! Lookin good.

[Asa]

Another awsome masterpeice unfolding, I love the motor bike.
Great Work!.:cool:

[howyadoin]

Thanks, you two. Hopefully there'll be an update tomorrow.

[howyadoin]

Well, how 'bout that? Turns out I managed to shoot a half-decent photo tonight after all.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/2852121139_6ae37930f0_o.jpg

That's the seat of the Indian. I painted it three times till I was more-or-less happy with it. Hopefully I'll still feel the same in the morning.

[howyadoin]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/2860473453_c3a39c3c15_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

More detail:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2864917424_95d7b83132_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Nearly finished:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/2865792523_df12a3d882_o.jpg

[jasonbaroody]

very cool!

[Pro]

Very nice. Cool texture detail. Impasto?

[howyadoin]

Thanks, guys.

And yeah, here's a closeup of the texture:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/2842417356_ba3df16beb_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

50,000 views. This is a big day.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Nearly finished:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/2865792523_df12a3d882_o.jpg

You, sir, are a beast. Question about the seat: You are using a mix of colors that make it look really cool. How did you decide to use them (strokes of blue, orange and the like)? Is it merely your style or is there some sort of technique or something?

[howyadoin]

You, sir, are a beast. Question about the seat: You are using a mix of colors that make it look really cool. How did you decide to use them (strokes of blue, orange and the like)? Is it merely your style or is there some sort of technique or something?It's sort of related to impressionism, which is newest art obsession. A magazine article I read lately mentioned the technique as if it were some minor little detail - putting contrasting colours with similar values together to create what they called "colour vibration". (By similar values, I mean that they're roughly the same in terms of darkness. If you photographed them in black & white, they'd be roughly the same shade of grey.)

Once I started thinking about it, it changed a lot of my ideas about colour. And that's before I ever tried the technique out. I'd be happy to work with this technique for a long time to come, I think.



And thanks, of course.

[Flashback33]

hey! i keep seeing your thread pop up, but i've always been intimidated by the 98 pages. earlier though i decided to see what all the fuss was about, and man i love your work! what you do to manipulate those textures is awesome! are you still painting every day?

[666MasterOfPuppets]

It's sort of related to impressionism, which is newest art obsession. A magazine article I read lately mentioned the technique as if it were some minor little detail - putting contrasting colours with similar values together to create what they called "colour vibration". (By similar values, I mean that they're roughly the same in terms of darkness. If you photographed them in black & white, they'd be roughly the same shade of grey.)

Once I started thinking about it, it changed a lot of my ideas about colour. And that's before I ever tried the technique out. I'd be happy to work with this technique for a long time to come, I think.



And thanks, of course.

Oh, I see. Very interesting.

And you're very welcome.

[howyadoin]

hey! i keep seeing your thread pop up, but i've always been intimidated by the 98 pages. earlier though i decided to see what all the fuss was about, and man i love your work! what you do to manipulate those textures is awesome! are you still painting every day?Hey, thanks. Yeah, I could see how the thread size could be intimidating. I'm just prolific, I guess.

And it's 264 days as of today.

[howyadoin]

Rough sketch for the next one:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/2873053141_59b87c0713_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Barring any minor nitpicks, this one is finito:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/2876457469_2aeba0cac7_o.jpg

[Roquefort Raider]

Very nice.

[howyadoin]

Thanks, Ben. Here's some surface detail for the next piece I'm workin' on:


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3096/2889717258_25a08d03b8_o.jpg

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Have there been days when you've suffered from lack of inspiration? When your muse is gone? If so, how do you deal with that?

[howyadoin]

Have there been days when you've suffered from lack of inspiration? When your muse is gone? If so, how do you deal with that?Some days are better than others. I've gradually learned not to push it, and to let my subconscious do all the heavy lifting.

The other thing is, there are a lot of days where the stuff I'm painting really doesn't require much in the way of creativity - it's more mechanical. Yesterday, for example, all I did was a series of blue washes on that textured background - 5 minutes of painting, leave it for a couple hours to dry, 5 more minutes of painting, and so on.

[Rale]

Is that a real motorbike behind your sofa! No wait it is a painting. Awesome work once again.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Some days are better than others. I've gradually learned not to push it, and to let my subconscious do all the heavy lifting.

The other thing is, there are a lot of days where the stuff I'm painting really doesn't require much in the way of creativity - it's more mechanical. Yesterday, for example, all I did was a series of blue washes on that textured background - 5 minutes of painting, leave it for a couple hours to dry, 5 more minutes of painting, and so on.

I see. It's a nice tip. I'll try to make good use of it. That damn fanfic of mine is waiting for me to finish it.

[howyadoin]

Is that a real motorbike behind your sofa! No wait it is a painting. Awesome work once again.Thank you, sir.

I see. It's a nice tip. I'll try to make good use of it. That damn fanfic of mine is waiting for me to finish it.Something else that I find helps is to put all your notes and thumbnails together in a notebook. Then every time you pick the thing up, it's almost automatically stimulating your creativity in some way. I've got two of these idea books, and even if a lot of the ideas in them never go anywhere, it's still a valuable exercise.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Something else that I find helps is to put all your notes and thumbnails together in a notebook. Then every time you pick the thing up, it's almost automatically stimulating your creativity in some way. I've got two of these idea books, and even if a lot of the ideas in them never go anywhere, it's still a valuable exercise.

That's always a great idea. And y'know, I've actually been toying with it for a while, but I haven't got myself around it. No, I have no reason (read: excuse) for not grabbing a notebook or whatever and start writing (or drawing) whatever it is that comes to mind. I'll just have to start doing it period, otherwise I'll never get my ass to do it.

Thanx once more, howy.

[howyadoin]

A couple rough concepts for a new painting:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/2900716519_d6474861d7_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/2900716573_9a58e4ed41_o.jpg


The way I'm figurin' it, the area to the left of the circle would be rusty, dinged-up metal, and the smaller area to the right would be chrome.

[howyadoin]

Finally back to work on this one, after a few months of scanner downtime:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/2905027009_a36f23213b_o.jpg

Next up will be drawing the trail of leaves behind the car.

[LewMoxinsghost]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/2900716573_9a58e4ed41_o.jpg

The way I'm figurin' it, the area to the left of the circle would be rusty, dinged-up metal, and the smaller area to the right would be chrome.

Bret, I gotta say I am a fan of this concept. If you develop it as much as the Indian it is sure to be a smash. I see it being a sort of Lichtenstein tribute.

[howyadoin]

Bret, I gotta say I am a fan of this concept. If you develop it as much as the Indian it is sure to be a smash. I see it being a sort of Lichtenstein tribute.Well, here's the initial pencil layout on the 30x20-inch canvas:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2906172725_21a6b14ca2_o.jpg

Got some interesting ideas in mind for this one.

[666MasterOfPuppets]

The Shelby's looking good. And I'll be looking forward to these new pieces.

[joh james]

That motorcycle is amazing, Howdy! I ride an '83 Yamaha Virago and love to find one of a kind motorcycle art. If you don't ride yourself, I'm sure you were inspired to do so after painting that piece. Great job, man!

[howyadoin]

Thanks, guys. An update on the Dylan piece, as of 10 minutes ago:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/2910216263_f33c7b1bca_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Laying down the initial underpainting on the fighter plane painting:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/2922020893_e9d26c25ce_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

About to pack up a few paintings - tomorrow I'm havin' them photographed.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2925309295_79f61b4cc7_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3112/2928542776_90c90fbddc_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

Further progress - more texture-building, and detail refinement on the figure.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3244/2930188627_00d45d2161_o.jpg

My plan is, the sculpted white areas to the left of the circle will be finisher to look like banged-up, abused blueish sheetmetal. To the right, I'm gonna use pouring medium to get the area smooth, and then it'll be spraypainted with Montana Gold's Copper Chrome. And the picture of the woman herself will be done in grisaille, I'm thinkin'.

[howyadoin]

Finally got around to starting an art blog:

http://howyadoingraphics.blogspot.com

[howyadoin]

Oh, and here's the final photo of the Indian:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/2931777163_dd3e6ee44e_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

More on the fighter plane/pin-up painting:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/2933992059_40fb92d916_o.jpg

[Roquefort Raider]

Do you remember the early issues of Conan the barbarian, where a young Barry Smith grew as an artist by leaps and bound issue after issue? Or when Lennon and McCartney used to outdo each other with each new song?

I get the same impression looking at your recent pieces. The bikinis on the beach, the Indian, the fighter plane and what we've seen of the Dylan piece are just amazing. Not only because they're stunning in and of themselves, but because of the artistic progress they show.

I am floored!!!

[howyadoin]

Thanks, Ben. All the different things I learned this year are starting to coalesce, I think. It's a strange feeling.

Oh, and here's another view of the new one, to show the impressionist thing I'm trying with the interference and iridescent colours:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/2935035866_9c6178c72a_o.jpg

[howyadoin]

So as I mentioned earlier, I had a bunch of paintings photographed by someone who actually knows how to use a camera the other day. Here are the results:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/2940301049_2ae6b26542_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2940301351_e2eec6abaa_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2941156088_b0eb3ae0af_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/2940301671_75d58051d2_o.jpg

[chizel man]

Wow Howy! They all look great man. I'm loving the new fighter plane one. The female is looking real good.

[howyadoin]

Hey thanks, chizel. Here's a bit of an update:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/2945135079_bae0ee5933_o.jpg

[666MasterOfPuppets]

So as I mentioned earlier, I had a bunch of paintings photographed by someone who actually knows how to use a camera the other day. Here are the results:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/2940301049_2ae6b26542_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2940301351_e2eec6abaa_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2941156088_b0eb3ae0af_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/2940301671_75d58051d2_o.jpg

WOW. They look even more awesome.

Hey thanks, chizel. Here's a bit of an update:

Holy mother of god, howy. The metallic effect is looking damn cool.

And you got a sh!tload of CDs, man.

EDIT: I'm nowhere near having that amount of CDs, but I'll get there. :D