Study of Missy Elliot

 I continue to scratch art technique with this sketch. I randomly placed colored washes underneath before scratching out the surface. I was trying to create a graphic and dramatic background. The lines diagonally to her side didn't quite come along as expected. It's OK, just a practice. I wanted to capture the essence of the recording artist, Missy Elliot, bold and dynamic! 

Missy Elliott is an innovative rapper. Along with the brilliant producer, Timberland, has created a unique sound with infectious beats. When I first saw her music video, the hairs stood on the back of my neck.

Bold music video concepts.

Missy Elliot is one of the few rappers that can make me get up and dance, but  also make me sit down take notice of her unconventional music videos.

Study of Will Smith

Mixed medium 5" x 5"

BIG WILL .............

Famous rapper of, “Parents just don't to stand”, “Summertime”, “Will 2K”, “Getting Jiggy With It”.

Famous actor with hit tv show,” Fresh Prince of Bel Air”, Successful movie actor of blockbusters including, “Enemy of The State”, “Bad Boys”, and “Men in Black”.

Becoming comfortable with my quick sketches, I'm not concerned with a portrait style sketch, but just getting the essence of the actor Will Smith, especially with his well known ears.

A very quick sketch with the use of watercolor wash, marker, pen and ink.

Study of Heavy D

Study of Heavy D

Heavy D is one of my favorite Rappers / Performers. When I use to work in Mt. Vernon , NY, his hometown, I was always hopeful that I would bump into him and said the following,

“I love your work, I appreciate your music. Thank you for being a rapper who’s not afraid to dance, plus I heard that you knew my cousin Mike!"

This picture of this multi talented Rapper is so cool, I decided to sketch him on the diagonal to make him “POP!”.



Just like his music.