A crack in the sky and a hand reaching down for me.

As part of the "Blackstarman" development process I'm now posting up the finished black linework. In a departure for me i've inked directly over the pencil line and kept some of the loose quality of that original pencil in. It's part of a conscious effort not to "slick" things up all the time, keep textures and accidents in. 

When time allows I'll get to the colour.

Excelsior Out!

And the stars look very different today...

Just over a week ago a great artist left us and, not having come to terms with it or my efforts to mark his passing, I have created this caricature tribute. This is the pencil rough from which I will develop the finished piece. This will take a while but, once complete, maybe I will begin to find the will to finish this chapter of his story.

It hit the world hard, you need only cast a glance at social media to see that, but that which he left behind will endure. As long as there are broken souls to heal or burning hearts to quench...his music will be there. As long as there are minds to blow or lives to change...David Robert Jones will be there to guide us...and, in his tender care, we will find our way home.

Excelsior Out

The Eyes have it...

That which inspires also challenges,informs...and sometimes changes. 

When transcendent, however, this inspiration opens an eye in the heart which can never close again. 

But, as with all things, even transcendence must pass...and when it passes the World fractures. 

Into that fracture pours all expectation, grief, agony and worship.

Finally, all that remains is etched in the soul...eternal.

And that which remains....is...LOVE.

Sons of the Silent Age, they never die they just go to sleep one day.

Excelsior Out 

Werewolf Bar Mitzvah!!

An image created for the mega talented George Maguire and his excellent band "Werewolf Bar Mitzvah"...hopefully going on the drum kit and, maybe Tee shirts?

Excelsior Out!

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So...why is Luke not on the poster?

The second of my "Farce Awakens" series, created with love and affection for the movie that changed cinema...forever.

Excelsior Out!

Congratulations Star Wars...you broke the internet!

Just a quick tip 'o the hat to "The Force Awakens"...Star Wars breaks the internet...AGAIN! The family and I have IMAX tickets for December 20th...at the Empire Leicester Square!! Can't wait!!

Excelsior Out!!

Back to The Goldbergs

Finished at last...just in time for "Back to the Future" day; a tribute to two of my favourite things (three if you count Drew Struzan) "Back to the Future" and "The Goldbergs". If you've not seen either...what have you been doing with your time?

Hope this hit's the spot...HAPPY BACK TO THE FUTURE DAY, everyone!

Excelsior out!