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26. Can You Spot the Differences?

I'm getting to the point in this panel where changes are smaller, so they may not be so obvious - little things here and there.


The most obvious addition was to start mapping out the wine bottle on the table.  I plan to add something else on the table, but I haven't decided what exactly that's going to be (decisions, decisions).  Also, you might notice that I've finally filled in the red dress, bringing that closer to completion. 

Less obvious is the repaint touch-up of the purple grapes that was needed after previous adjusting of the figures.  Also, I detailed the male figure's hand that's resting on the table - it had no definition and just blended in with the tabletop.


Last, but not least, I mixed up a darker dark for the grape leaves to add some deeper shadows and more contrast.  Happier with the look of it now, but I may add another dark before the job is done.

One revelation that I had tonight was how much focused thought goes into painting (for me anyway).  I know this because it seems that whenever I go out to paint, I am followed by a couple of kids - one that feels the need to be talking about everything that passes through her head (and this from the one we wondered if she would every talk)!  I love having my kids by my side, but it's very hard to think about what I'm doing AND respond to her.  I don't think I ever realized just how focused I am when working.  I am now thinking that when my art class students are busy working, I should probably just shut up because they're probably not listening to anything I'm saying.


My other painting partner likes to buzz around on her own.  But, tonight she thought it would be fun to "help" with the mural.  She has her own paint brush, used to Disney Dumbo book as a "palette," climbed up on the step ladder, and got to work.

Future muralists of America - UNITE!

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27. Going Japanese

The rather fine Japanese model. I'm told nude life models are unknown in Japan.
Pencil. A3 size. Click to enlarge.

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28. Fat Boy-Ji

Remember the fat boy? Well, he's still at it apparently. My illustration originally published in The Fanatic.
Pen and ink with Letratone and Pantone film. Click to enlarge.

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29. Lifedrawing is torture

We crucified the model, who then dropped dead.
Brushpen A3 size. Click to enlarge.

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30. The Great Prune Realisation

Finally, I have understood the prune.
Pen and ink 7cm x 8cm. Click to enlarge.

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31. Pickled Heart

I pickled my heart back in '82. I've been searching for the jar this week, but it hasn't turned up yet. It should be well marinated by now.
Pen and ink with soluble crayon. A4 size. Click to enlarge.

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32. About to pop

Another look at the very pregnant black lady.
Pencil A3 size. Click to enlarge.

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33. 1973

A letter to SGJ, circa 1973.
Pen and ink 13cm x 18cm. Click to enlarge.

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34. Foetalistic

The model was cold.
Pencil 15cm x 30cm. Click to enlarge.

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35. Frank N. Stein

Going through some archives I found this old editorial illustration of mine.
Pen and ink 15cm x 10cm. Click to enlarge.

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36. The Frontal Weirdo

The somewhat weirdish model. He put me right off.
Biro. A3 size. Click to enlarge.

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37. Divorce on the cards

They got divorced recently.
Watercolour 10.5cm x 19.5cm. Click to enlarge.

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38. Left leaning

Pencil. A4 size. Click to enlarge.

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39. Some Wriggle Room


  1. Twin otters
  2. Bargain hands
  3. The Haiku Ferrari
  4. Radio 3 goes down the toilet
  5. Location location location
  6. and Location location location
  7. Containment for psychotic fish
  8. Dog problem no.98

Pen and ink with digital colour. A4 size. Click to enlarge.

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40. Zip Style Method


A sort of John Cooper-Clark type of model physique.
Brushpens. Both approx A4 size. Click to enlarge.

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41. Uncut

Sometimes you have to make do with what's put in front of you.
Pencil A3 size. Click to enlarge.

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42. Pass the Kleenex

I always do some post-coital sketching before getting dressed....
Only joking, just another lifedrawing.
Conte and graphite A2 size. Click to enlarge.

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43. Frog at Sharon's

The Frog at Sharon's Cafe.
Watercolour 28cm x 38cm. Click to enlarge.

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44. Ms.Biro

A new departure for me is drawing with red and blue biros. No 3D specs required.
Biro 26cm x 21cm. Click to enlarge.

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45. Profile standing nude

A life drawing. One of many.
Pencil A2 size. Click to enlarge.

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46. Girl in red chalk

A girl in red chalk.
Red chalk A2 size. Click to enlarge.

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47. Fatty Boom Boom

It all got out of hand, I'm afraid.
Soundtrack Laurel Aitken – Fatty Bum Bum Gone to Jail
Pencil drawing. Click to enlarge.

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48. Day Two at the Sanatorium

Day Two at the Sanatorium and still no change.
Pencil with watercolour 18cm x 19cm. Click to enlarge.

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49. Weight

I think I captured the sense of weight here,
Carbon pencil on sugar paper, A1 size. Click to enlarge.

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50. Like Father Like Son

My firstborn having a go with my Winsor and Newtons. He soon decided not to follow in my footsteps.
Watercolour 18cm x 25cm. Click to enlarge.

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