The second of my series of tango composer illustrations. The final product is scaled down to postcard dimensions.
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Boots and Breeches
Cielita Dance shoes
Since I don’t think portfolio projects show up on the wordpress news feed, I wanted to deliver on the teaser post from earlier and share a few examples of what I’ve been up to. You can view the full collection here
More Shoes
I finally got around to scanning and coloring this one.
Rose Colored Glasses
This is actually an earlier sketch, with a bit of photoshop added. I decided to revisit it because it has more significance in relation to the rest of my illustration, as its main purpose is to convey emotion, rather than just to say “Hey, here’s a face I drew.” A wonderful piece to look at. I’d love to trace it and turn it into something more complete, but it would lose the sublime, spontaneous style that can only really happen in the moment.
The Black Dolphins
If executed correctly, a uniform can be one of the most dramatic symbols of power. That’s why I think I’ve always loved them.
Formosa
Formosa, Queen of the Sea and Sky.
Lingerie for the Feet
Drawn from memory. Can any of my tango friends recognize the brand? There should be a little charm hanging from the ankle strap . . .
Style Ain’t Dead

Rumors of Style’s demise have been Greatly Exaggerated. Continue reading