Princess Diana

Thought I'd attempt a royal and Princess Diana seemed the obvious choice. My original photo was not the best of pictures of her. I may have another go when I find a better picture. I think it's a good likeness, so I'm happy from that perspective. Constructive comments appreciated!

Donna Summer and Johnny Depp

I'm getting a bit behind with my posts - note to myself be more vigilant. These are my most recent offerings. I'm definitely going off marker paper, it's too thin and weedy for the task, and tends to warp when I use the airbrush on it. Bristol board is a much nicer surface to be working on and the results scan better. No prizes for guessing which one was done on which paper!

Ronaldo enjoys Los Angeles

Cristiano Ronaldo is successfully recovering from an ankle operation Enjoying the warm and sunny weather in Los Angeles.
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo still a member of Manchester United, went through successful surgery on his injured right ankle.After operation Cristiano Ronaldo is in sunny California on business trip in the meantime he soaks up the sun at his hotel pool.

Cristiano Ronaldo's newest girlfriend

Cristiano Ronaldo's newest girlfriend is reportedly Italian model Letizia Filippi
Cristiano Ronaldo has quit his relationship with Nereida Gallardo about a week ago,he meet Letizia Filippi only days after ending his relationship with Nereida Gallardo.Cristiano Ronaldo's newest girlfriend is reportedly former 2nd runner-up for Miss Italy and nowadays hostess on Italian amusement TV shows,30 year old Letizia Filippi.

Letizia is ex girl of motor cyclist Loris Capirossi and once Italian footballer Massimo Crippa.Several informants also associate her with Italian ski ace Alberto Tomba.Cristiano and Letizia meet on island Capri when Real star Fabio Cannavaro welcome them to dinner on his luxury yacht.

Teacher pics.

No posts for a few days because life's been too hectic. I've been concentrating on leaving presents for staff and pupils at my son's school. These are the teacher pictures.

NEW OFFICIAL FC BARCELONA NIKE TRAINING TOP & PRE MATCH TOP ARRIVED

The new FC Barcelona Nike Training Top and Pre Match Top for 2008/09 have arrived with the new Nike Fall 2008 inventory. Adult sizes are available in S,M,L & XL.

NEW 2008/09 JUVENTUS, BARCELONA, PORTO, MAN UTD, INTER MILAN NIKE JERSEYS IN STOCK

Officially in stock are the new Nike 2008/09 jerseys for Inter Milan, Juventus, Manchester United, Porto and FC Barcelona, as seen below. Adult sizes available in S,M,L, & XL. Look for more blog posts on the new Nike Fall inventory, as we'll preview more items for this season that has just arrived at North America Sports.

Cristiano Ronaldo's surgery

Cristiano Ronaldo's surgery went well
Cristiano Ronaldo went through successful operation on his right ankle at a hospital in Amsterdam. Surgeon Niek van Dijk accomplished operation at the Academic Medical Center in Dutch capital . Ronaldo uncovered that he had been playing in pain since the last 3 months.Ronaldo will probably leave out the beginning of the football season that will be approximately a week earlier Man.United starts its season versus Newcastle in Aug. Although surgery was a success the final decision will probably be made by specialist.

NIKE SOCCER FALL 2008 INVENTORY HAS ARRIVED

All Nike Soccer Fall 2008 merchandise has officially arrived at North America Sports! New Nike boots, training gear and officially licensed 2008/09 club apparel are available now, including Juventus, FC Barcelona, and Inter Milan. Look for our next blog post for more details on all the new Nike Soccer 2008/09 gear and apparel now aviailable at North America Sports.

Diana Ross in colour

I decided to revisit Diana Ross and give her some colour. Not sure the joke works, I seriously doubt Diana Ross would soil her hands with shopping bags but I like the idea!

SALE - REEBOK SPRINT FIT PRO $49.99, SIZES 8.5 TO 11

On Sale right now are the Reebok Sprint Fit Pro as worn by Thierry Henry and Iker Casillas. Suggest Retail is $200.00 but now on sale for $49.99. Adults sizes 8.5 to 11 available in three styles, white/red, white/black and black/red.

NEW ARRIVAL ADIDAS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCH BALL

The Official Adidas Champion League 2007 2008 Match Ball arrived this week at North America Sports. Up to this point, Adidas Canada had not made the official match ball available from this past 2007/08 season. Phone 604-299-1721 for quantities as limited quantities are in stock.

And here's Beyonce

Beyonce Knowles

Yesterday I spent a long time working on an image of Beyonce Knowles, it was going really well until I thought she needed bolder eyelashes. Alas that was too much- sob! I doubt I'll be able to salvage it so I've started a new one, hopefully it will be ready by tonight.

This blogging lark is a strange experience. It's especially weird looking back over my posts to see things I've posted, images mainly, and how my technique has improved. There are more than a few that I cringe at now! Yet at the time they were posted I was pleased with my efforts.

I've installed google analytics on my computer to see how popular it is. I see I have a number of loyal readers but I'm getting a steady stream of new "blogees". There is probably an official term for them but I don't know what it is, any suggestions or do you know?

Cristiano and Nereida in Sardinia

Cristiano and Nereida in Sardinia
Cristiano Ronaldo is enjoying well deserved break from football and media after a long and tiring season.Cristiano and his beautiful girlfriend Nereida Gallardo are enjoying a romantic holiday in Porto Cervo Italy after Ronaldo’s Portugal were knocked out of Euro.The most covered couple starts the day with breakfast at the beach and spends the rest of the day on luxury yacht.

Russell Crowe and Terry Wogan

No posts for a few days as I was away at the weekend for a family party and didn't have internet access or much time to draw, too busy partying! I've finally finished Russell Crowe. It's not my favourite drawing, I think I should have stuck to Black and white! It's not bad though.

The Terry Wogan picture, conversely, is much more to my liking. The Irish dancing poses were fun to research and draw.

NEW ARRIVALS THIS WEEK @ NASL

Official new names & numbers from Adidas and Puma have come in for jersey detailing. The following new names & numbers are now available at North America Sports:


Official Adidas 2008 Name & Numbering:

Spain - Villa, Torres

Germany - Ballack, Podolski

Official Puma 2008 Name & Numbering:

Italy - Cannavaro, Toni, Del Piero, Rossi

Another Cher

Cher is the offering for today and yesterday. I'm trying to hone my airbrushing technique, the control and adjustments need some getting used to. I'm not sure about the highlight on the right, I think it might look better without it? I'm going to mull over it for a while and see what I think when I go back to it. I really only did the picture to play with her spiky hair, little things please me! Plus it seems to be the closest thing to a smile I can find for a recent picture of Cher!

Jamelia

Well, I thought it was about time that I tried someone with brown skin using the marker pens. I've also had a go with using the airbrush on an actual picture. My first time at using masking film as well. I'm quite pleased with the results although I need to refine the skin tones a lot more. I might have another attempt see if I can get the drawing better and also give her a more definite background although I do like the colour tone as a background.

Ronaldo’s Euro 2008

Ronaldo’s Euro 2008
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Euro 2008 finished with modest success when Portugal was knocked out of the tournament in the quarter-final by German team.Cristiano started Euro 2008 with great expectations and reputation as the world’s greatest player but his time on tournament was shadowed by the gossips over his expected move to Santiago Bernabeu.

Image details: Portugal v Germany - Euro 2008 Quarter Final served by picapp.com

FANS OF EURO 2008 CHAMPIONS SPAIN CELEBRATE AT NORTH AMERICA SPORTS

Fans of Germany and Spain gathered at North America Sports to watch the Euro 2008 Championship final. Here are some pictures!

Kiera Knightly and Nicole Kidman

I've not posted for a few days as life has been too hectic to post, but I've still been drawing. Here's Kiera Knightly in marker pen, whom I finished today. There is also a watercolour of Nicole Kidman which is really a straight portrait. I was playing with using just watercolour and no black lines. I'm still struggling with the scanning of images. I think I'm not pressing it close enough so the colour's distorting at the edge. I'll try and have another go later, if I have time. In the meantime I'll just have to live with the black lines.

I've also dusted off my airbrush and been practicing using paper masks. I've ordered some masking film as the paper has a tendency to fly off! and I've got lovely green/blue fingers from holding the paper in place.

Mr Bean aka Rowan Atkinson

I've finally finished the Rowan Atkinson picture. I was aiming for dingy and shabby, especially with the carpet! I'm really pleased with how the face has come out but still feeling a bit irritated by the blotchy effect on large areas. Although I'm learning how to use it to my advantage more now -e.g. the carpet. I think I'm going to have to experiment with airbrushing! I've got one somewhere, just need to sort out whether it's still working! I'll have to sort out my masking techniques as well! I still cringe when I remember the last time I used masking fluid on my Johnny Depp picture, uuugggh!

BTW The line across the middle is a scanning flaw, I haven't figured out how to fix yet! It's not on the original.

Designer on a mission?

This is an incomplete picture but I thought I should post something to fill in the void. This is a designer called Emilio de la Morena, I've never heard of him but that says nothing- I don't do fashion! I was looking for some background images to practice. I had to laugh as he designs quilted clothing and he's quite a cuddly figure himself! Do you think he's trying to send a message to all those stick insect models out there that real women should have curves?! I do hope so!

Caricatures

Sorry for the lack of pictures for the past few days, I've been working on Mr Bean, it's at the colouring in stage now. I've also been working on a commission which is nearly finished but I'm not sure I should post it, not yet anyway. Hopefully get something completed today!