Just noticed that ATS has an Art forum, so im sharing some of my work.

Just found out about the 'Members Art' forum, so i decided to share some of my drawings. Feel free to critique if you like, as well as any strengths and weaknesses you notice.
I imagine ill get more honesty on here then in person on account of he anonymity factor....

Using money as a media can be fun!!! Rick (from The Walking Dead), and a random Oompa Loompa...(Pen/Prismacolors)


I call this one, "Cradle to the Grave".... (pencil)


Hometown done in pen....


Clock/Rose..... (Prismacolors)


Mural... (Pencil)


Polka Trash style skull.... (Pencil/Prismacolors)


MCA from the Beastie Boys.... (Pencil)


We be jammin' with Marley... (Pencil)


Hendrix comes alive..... (Pencil/Prismacolors)



Everybody's 'dream guy' lol! (Prismacolors)


My hero Dexter.... (Pencil)


Deniro...


Well thats it for now! Ill post new work as i finish it. Im currently working on some portraits in Prismacolors. Ive never done realistic portraits in color, so it should be interesting!!!
THANKS FOR LOOKING!!!

Your work is true!

Dont ever doubt yourself, or ever let one single person ever make you think different!



If I wasn't a destitute cuss I'd love to buy one of your pieces!

a reply to: Brian4real

Great work! I really like the money art.

I'm also an artist myself, maybe I'll post some work.

My only advice, for your pencil portraits, if you are trying to achieve more realism, try to use less contrast. But if that's the look you were going for, great work

ETA: if you're going to start portraits with Prismacolor. Go light hand and go many many layers. Paper is also very very important. If you haven't tried Stonehenge paper, I highly recommend it for Prismacolors. You can have 20+ layers on this paper. Good luck

a reply to: Brian4real

Nice job on Michael Hall, that one is bad ass.

a reply to: knowledgehunter0986

Post the thread.

Then I wont have to feel like such a narc for making a thread for my hack 'videos' and 'memes' LOL!

a reply to: knowledgehunter0986

Thanks! Ill definetly give it a shot! Im stuck in that 'intensely dramatic' black/grey style, and would definitely like to achieve more realism.
I hope you do post, i love to see others work too! Thank you again for the kind words and advice!

Just saw your edit, ill definitely try some of the Stonehenge. Ive been using Bristol Board. I love it for black and grey, but for Prismacolors, i would have to say its mediocre...

a reply to: Brian4real

I almost passed this over. Outstanding, love the hidden truths, the dualistic nature, seen them right away.

Those that have an ear, let them hear.

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

Thak you! Thats definitely one of my top 5 favorites!!! I like how its half light, half dark. Just like Dex and his dark passenger.

a reply to: Brian4real

You caught the internal conflict and the brooding aspect of the character. Very well done.

a reply to: Brian4real

Yea because Bristol is too smooth. The Prismacolor (I'm assuming it's premier?). Are made of wax and very soft so you would be better finding paper that has some tooth. I've experimented with many different papers (hundreds) and Stonehenge is by far the best. And it's inexpensive as well. They come in large deckered sheets in multiple colors. 3-4 bucks for a 30x30 inch sheet or you can buy bundles.

Highly recommend!

a reply to: intrptr

THAT IS AWESOME!!!!
I try to show as much duality as I can and am absolutely ecstatic that you took notice!!!

Fantastic work!

Awesome work.
Looking forward to seeing what you can do with the prisms a colours.
My wife uses them often.
They are amazing mediums, but $200 for a set of pencil crayons is kinda steep.
But saying that, everything from Michaels is over priced.

a reply to: knowledgehunter0986

AWESOME!!! That sounds EXACTLY like what im looking for!!! Im gonna pick some up today when i go out to do my errands.

a reply to: Macenroe82

As somebody that has spent thousandsss on art supplies.. Michaels is by far the most expensive place. You are much better off ordering online or finding small independent stores.

a reply to: Macenroe82

I agree wholeheartedly! Id suggest Amazon. i recently got the 132 count set, (1 under the biggest set they sell which is 150 pencils) and it was only about $80.

a reply to: Brian4real

The moment you touch this paper for the first time, you won't buy any other paper ever again

I have a stack of 100 collecting dust somewhere.. I haven't picked up a pencil in a long time, but this thread is motivating me. Thanks

a reply to: knowledgehunter0986

Ha! Its doing the same for me!!! Im so excited to try that paper, Im getting ready to go out to the store as I type!

a reply to: Brian4real

I can feel your excitement through your words. I know exactly how it feels

Like kids in a candy store. Looking forward to seeing more of your work

Wow man. Kick ass.

I especially like the vandalism!