I use to go out to clubs, I even worked at a local club here in Orlando called “Visage”. I was also,of all things a bouncer, at that club! When I applied for the job I thought it was something totally different they called it “Floor Host” and described it to me as someone who makes sure everyone has a good time…I thought” I can do that!” Little did I know. While being a part of all this night life I ran into some amazing people who I’m still good friends with with to this day. Not only did I meet great people but I also met a bunch of good looking people who where helpful in me getting some of the most amazing pictures I’ve ever taken. Like Sarah and Dina. I recently saw Sarah and caught up with her. She’s still just as amazing! Some times when I have a great photo I would use it as reference for a piece of art and when I saw Sarah she reminded me of a piece which had been buried deep in my flat file where I keep old art from days gone by. I did most of this art in Prisma Colored Pencil on illustration board. This was my choice and I still really like working in it it’s just now I really enjoy chalk pastels too. I find a lot of times I mix the two mediums together.

When I pulled the piece of Sarah and Dina out from the flat file I was surprised to see that it was still in pretty good shape and what really surprised at how contemporary it was. Plus I just thought it was a really good piece of art. Here it is to the left and a color photos, let me know what you think.

Lee

This is the finish commission piece for my buddy Ralph of his newly rescued dog, Sidney. The piece took longer than I had wanted it to even though it’s only 9″x9″. I just had a been busy with life, work, photo shoots and other things so it sat on my art table a for a couple of weeks. I usually try tofinish them sooner than that, especially commission pieces. On avergage if I have a good picture to work from and a piece this size could take just a couple of evenings to do. Better to take my time on it though than rush through it and the client not be satisfied with it! Let me know what you think.

Lee

Nick

I do photography on the side. It was a minor in college and at one point in my career I thought I’d do it full time. It’s tough work but I really love it and with advent of digital photography and Photo Shop it’s really taken on a whole new art form! ( I LOVE Photo Shop) My favorite thing todo is to find an “undiscovered”. Someone who has never modeled before and put the in front of my camera. Such is the case with Nick. He is young and still has a lot to learn but I see the potential there. I give him and some other models I work with who are just starting out the advice/homework to watch America’s Next Top Model because they have real life photo shoots and Tyra teaches these model hopefuls how to be a model, literally explaining the process and how to use their bodies and faces to make a great picture. It’s also about walking onto set/location and being able to bring something special or different for the camera and the photographer. It’s a tough business and I’m glad I’m BEHIND the camera! This picture to the left was taken this weekend at a location I love, a racket ball court. I like using unusual locations for the back drop to a shoot. Something unexpected.

When I start a pet portrait, I sketch in the image while looking at a reference photo. A lot of people ask me if I come to their house and me if I draw the pet while I’m there. NO! This is almost impossible for me. Maybe an artist with a great deal of patience but that’s not me! I like to work from a good photo representation of the pet . I then start by laying in the color , now with chalk pastels I have found it easy to work from lightest to darkest, laying in the white first and adding as I go. This piece here is one I just began a few days ago, I’ll keep posting as I go to let you see the progress. The photo is on the right.

NEW ART PIECE

“Llama Lovin’ ” This is a piece I did Oct. 6 2009. I drew this shape of the llamas on my art table. I don’t know where I thought of it or how it came to me but there it is and now there’s a finished piece. I’ll place this piece in my “OTHER ANIMALS” category. Please feel free to leave your comments .

Lee

This is my art table in my studio where I sketched the llamas

Hey Everybody!

This is my new website and I’d love your opinions. Let me know what you think of the layout and design, categories and so forth. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! I thought it was time for a new look and wanted to update it with the help of my friend Dee and who is the one responsible for the building of the site. He’s the best! So if you’ve been to my site before or you’re a newcomer, please let me know your thoughts!

Lee