Pretty in Black

Image | November 16, 2014November 16, 2014 | rhinegraf

formal girl — Definitely a successful piece! I’m very happy with the contrast between the fine, precise lines of of the figure and the more abstract shapes that form her dress. Now, if I could only get this kind of result every time . . ..

The Fairer Sex

October 30, 2014October 30, 2014 | rhinegraf

hijabgirl — A girl in a hijab I saw texting at a coffee shop. She was so pretty and had such elegant lines that I found myself in a good mood for the rest of the evening. Despite what looks like an annoyed expression, I don’t think she noticed me drawing her. . . .

girl with bow — A little smudgy. but I’m happy with how this one turned out, despite the fact that she looks way younger than I intended.

Drink-and-Draw sketches

Image | July 31, 2014July 31, 2014 | rhinegraf

For a change of pace, I went out the local drink-and-draw the other night. My normal sketchpad was temporarily MIA at the time, so I ended up breaking out my toned paper to great effect. I ought to use this more often , , , ,

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Miscellaneous sketches

March 31, 2014March 31, 2014 | rhinegraf

A whole load of sketches that I haven’t got around to posting until now.

A quick sketch of a hand that I saw on the bus. I do love that angle... — A quick sketch of a hand that I saw on the bus. I do love that angle…

An elderly gentleman I saw while sketching at Powell's. I hope my pants never look like that! — An elderly gentleman I saw while sketching at Powell’s. I hope my pants never look like that!

Another Powell's Customer. Definitely a free spirit... — Another Powell’s customer. Definitely a free spirit…

The grand finale. A Desert Eagle and a beer can seemed like fitting things for her to be holding, since I couldn't think of anything else . . . — The grand finale. A Desert Eagle and a beer can seemed like fitting things for her to be holding, since I couldn’t think of anything else . . .

The Jellybean Troll

Image | October 17, 2013October 17, 2013 | rhinegraf

The Jellybean Troll

“Come hither, dear people! Follow me, and I will lead you to my secret cave under yonder hill, where I keep a mountain of magickal jellybeans! You’ll have never tasted anything so delicious in your lives!”

“What? the stick? That’s, er. . . for, uh, stirring the jellybeans. Yes, that’s it. . . why?”

A most splendid boot

Image | September 22, 2013September 23, 2013 | rhinegraf

A most splendid boot

I’m no fetishist, but as artist I’ve always had a fascination with these kind of boots. Its all in how they work with the natural S-curve of the leg, but at the same time give it that blocky, powerful, masculine quality. The shininess helps as well . . . Sharpie + whiteout marker

The Green Suit

Image | September 19, 2013September 23, 2013 | rhinegraf

The Green Suit

Is he dancing? Is he about to dance? Or is he simply walking extravagantly? Only he knows. One thing’s for sure though, that is is a very fine suit indeed . . . Ink + alcohol marker

Tango lines

Image | September 19, 2013September 24, 2013 | rhinegraf

Tango lines

Due to a pronounced lack of decent tango reference photography , I used a screenshot of this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK1ccWeU3gA I originally meant to use them as reference only, but now that I think of it, I might as well count this as fan art, plain and simple. Carlitos is barely visible, but I think we’re all quite happily focused on Noelia anyway. Although I plan on redoing it at some point, I think it turned out quite well, all in all; despite all the imperfections, it captures that deliciously fluid, twisty quality that makes tango magical. I doubt that this will be my last tango-themed sketch. . .

The Dolphin

Image | September 19, 2013September 19, 2013 | rhinegraf

Dolphin

A sketch from awhile back of a stylized heraldic dolphin. You can probably see that it has more in common with the Dolphinfish, or Mahi-Mahi, than with the normal variety. Naturally, I love the serpentine shape.