Peter Paul Rubens. He like the big booty. And Queen songs too it would seem.
Painted as a brain break from advertising work and to try some new things.

Pencil, painted in photoshop.

Barry looked and acted tough, but deep inside he wanted to sing, dance and paint pretty pictures of daffodils.

Background character for a bigger painting.

My entry for this weeks Trinquette Challenge, organised by the great Alberto Ruiz.
Missed the deadline, but thought I'd better post it here as a reminder that space can be a lot more dangerous than you realise.
And requires a far less bulky dress code than previously thought.

Pencil sketch, painted in photoshop.
No astronauts were harmed during the making of this picture.

EDIT: Just thought I'd better explain WHAT the Trinquette challenge is:

the moderator posts a photo which all entrants use as the inspiration/pose for their illustration.
For example:
The amazing Serge Biraults entry : [link]
The Talented Ben Tan's entry: [link] (obviously he likes retro space stuff too )

Happy New Year and all that...
2013, chase your dreams, no matter what they are!

Silly sketch and probably not really worth the time I spent painting it, but then again someone nicknamed loopydave probably isn't going to exhibit the most rational behaviour.

Its been a while, but 'I aintn't dead', to quote Granny Weatherwax (if you don't know who that is then shame)…. just super busy on things I can't post at the moment unfortunately.

In the meantime, here's a little peak at part of a secret project I've been working on…

Pencil sketch, painting in photoshop.

Picture I made during my masterclass at Odd School (Lisbon). Just to show how I do cartoon face, skin tones, transparency and this kind of stuf ....
Thanks to Ana, she was a very patient model.
[link]

Bit of fun with pencils....

Seasons, or should I say, Smeagols Greetings!

I'm sure there is insanity to be found in painting so may scales - every time I paint a crocodile I promise myself to NEVER do it again... but I guess I'm called 'loopy' for a reason.

Pencil sketch on paper, painted in photoshop.

Here is my latest work, a caricature of actor Sean Penn. Digital painting. Had lots of fun doing it.

Want your own caricature or stylised portrait ? Contact me at : jf.stahl@yahoo.fr

Other works you may like :

Movie poster element for an Australian documentary on Roller derby, 'This is Roller Derby'.... its a tough life sometimes, but someone has to paint these things

Details of her tattoo design [link]

Pencil sketch, painted in photoshop