Bashaw Elementary Special Edition T-shirts

     These were my submissions for the 2011 special edition Bashaw Elementary school t-shirts.  Each year designs are submitted and the kids vote on their favorite.  I don't believe any of mine were chosen this year, but I know that the black chalkboard design was picked as the first 'Teacher's Edition' shirt design.  Let me know what you're favorite was in the comment section!
[See previous Bashaw Logo T-shirt design here]

Bursting with Bobcat Pride

Chalkboard

Manuscript Writing

More Screencapture Sketching

Here are some additional sketches using screen captures. 

The Name of the Rose, ballpoint pen, ink, and marker.

Girl with a Pearl Earring, ballpoint pen.

Girl with a Pearl Earring, graphite.

Erik Tiemens

     Just added some new links for one of my favorite painters, Erik Tiemens.  If you've never heard of him before, you're really missing out on some amazing work.  I first learned of Erik around 2002/2003 when he was a concept designer on Star Wars Episode II (see below).  Since then, I've tried to follow his career and I must say I've been a fan ever since. 
     As you can see, I've dabbled in gouache and I love to use it to sketch with.  Erik has really helped to fuel my interest in continuing to use both gouache and watercolor.  He is able to acheive some remarkable effects combining gouache with various other media, including pens, pastels, ink, & watercolor.  His paintings always seem to have a real sense of history and time, and can look amazingly like oil.  They also evoke a real sense of romantisicm that really sets Erik apart from other painters.
     Erik also teaches workshops about his techniques and methods, his latest one was hosted at the Mendocino Art Center in Mendocino, California (I'd love to be able to attend one).  Please check out both his website at WaterSketch and his blog, Virtual Gouache Land.  You'll be glad you did.

-Tom

I'll leave you with these, enjoy!

Kamino by Erik Tiemens

Gouache & Watercolor Sketch by Erik Tiemens

Screen Capture Sketches

     These are a few of the sketches I did while viewing screen captures from various movies.  A very nice way to get some figure drawing in if there's no model available; this was taught to me by George Pratt at the Illustration Academy.

Forlorn - graphite

Repose - ink

Horse & Rider - ink

Out of the Shadows - graphite

New Gallery!

     Welcome back!  While you're here you can see some of my oil paintings on my new Gallery page!  Just click the "Oil Paintings" link under "Pages" to check it out; this is where I'll be posting samples of my finished work.  I'll be adding a few additional galleries as I get images sorted into new and better folders.
-Tom

Time flies . . . as Scarlette arrives!

     Unrelenting time continues on . . . so, I've had a TON of stuff going on since my last post.  My new daughter (Scarlette Rose) has arrived (sounds weird saying that), and I've been in the process of relocating my studio, as well as completing necessary (and frustrating) repairs to my computer.  Here we are, studio is about 90% moved and computer has been finally restored to its former glory!  I'm going to be working more diligently on completing some of the ongoing posts I've started and reworking my actual website to incorporate some of the web-presence I've managed to build.
     Stay tuned, more to come!

Opportunity for Painting and Photography!

     We're starting a new Affinity Group at my church, Woodland the Community Church.  The purpose of this group is to gather together creative people who want to make art together.  During the summer, June 5th - July 31st, we'll be traveling to places near and not so far, to get together and either paint en plein aire or take pictures.  It's going to be a great time, so if you've ever wanted to learn how to paint/take pictures or if you're an expert, come join us!  I hope to see lots of creative people there!

-from the flyer
     Landscape Painting and Photography is for EVERYONE!  Whether you're a beginner or an expert, join us for a great time of fellowship and art.

What you will need to bring:
          -A creative spirit
          -Your own supplies of choice (Camera, Watercolors, Pencils, Paper, etc)
          -Childcare and supplies will NOT be provided.
          -Bug spray & sunscreen.

Where we are going (Times subject to change with email notification):
          -Marina Jacks Park - June 5th & 12th - 2pm-4pm
June 5th -   Coquina Beach - Near the Gulf-Side Pavillion 6pm-8:30pm (Sunset and Picnic Dinner)
June 12th - Coquina Beach - Gulf-Side Pavillion 4pm-8:30pm
                 *Woodland's Beach Baptism and BBQ begins at 4pm.  Come and capture a unique          
                   experience and stay for the sunset!  BBQ will be provided, just bring a side dish to share.
                   Please RSVP if possible at holly@woodlandministries.com.     
June 19th - DeSoto National Memorial - Main Parking 2pm-4pm
June 26th - DeSoto National Memorial - Main Parking 2pm-4pm
July 3rd   -  NO STUDIO - Happy 4th of July!!!
July 10th -  Emerson Point - Main Parking 2pm-4pm
July 17th -  Emerson Point - Main Parking 2pm-4pm
          -Coquina Beach - July 24th & 31st - 6pm-8:30pm (Sunset & Picnic Dinner)
July 24th -  Marina Jacks Park - Sarasota - Picnic Area 2pm-4pm
July 31st -  Marina Jacks Park - Sarasota - Picnic Area 2pm-4pm

August   -   Art Show at Woodland!  More details to follow.

Questions?  Email Tom at tom@tommcandrewjr.com

-edit, revised dates and location details