Nothing says Summer like Snowy Peaks
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Happy Summer Solstice .
This portrait of Jeff Scott for the cover of CIO magazine was commissioned by SooJin Buzelli for the spring issue, but was postponed for the current summer issue. While I am often commissioned to create portraits of celebrities, I find it a bit more challenging to create a portrait of someone I really don't know much about. Outside of the story itself, often there is very little information about the person available online and few reference photos provided. However when one is commissioned an illustration by the fabulous SooJin, you rise to the challenge. In situations like this I base my general concept on the essence of the story but I'll also pepper it with details from experiences and things that I have a connection to. I tell my students that besides focusing on developing strong drawing, painting and conceptual skills, I think it's important to experience many aspects of life so you can bring a personal voice and point of view to your work.
This portrait of Jeff Scott for the cover of CIO magazine was commissioned by SooJin Buzelli for the spring issue, but was postponed for the current summer issue. While I am often commissioned to create portraits of celebrities, I find it a bit more challenging to create a portrait of someone I really don't know much about. Outside of the story itself, often there is very little information about the person available online and few reference photos provided. However when one is commissioned an illustration by the fabulous SooJin, you rise to the challenge. In situations like this I base my general concept on the essence of the story but I'll also pepper it with details from experiences and things that I have a connection to. I tell my students that besides focusing on developing strong drawing, painting and conceptual skills, I think it's important to experience many aspects of life so you can bring a personal voice and point of view to your work.
