I really think my art has grown a lot in last year, mostly as a result of my Cintiq tablet. Drawing with my mouth means that I can't look at a reference in one place and draw at the same time, since holding the pen in my mouth keeps my head down and my eyes on the paper. With the Cintiq tablet I can draw directly on the screen with a photo right next to it as I draw, on the same screen, allowing me to reference photos while I work. It's been a tremendous benefit and made a real impact in art.
Here's me at work:
Here are a few of my latest samples:
Big improvements, I think!
I'm taking commissions over at my website and all Daily Kos people will get 25% off my prices from now until Xmas. Portraits and caricatures make great presents, and the money goes to helping me and my family on our continued climb out of poverty. I understand many of you aren’t much better off than I am, so even if you aren’t in a position to consider commissioning art for yourself or your family, I humbly ask that you share this site with your friends so that as many people as possible might see it and hopefully I get a few commissions.
I thank you very much, and really appreciate all of your friendship and support!