Men and Horse

Really enjoyed painting this series.

Man and Horse

I very much enjoyed this series of paintings, it was like a blast form the past to work on a job like this. Striking a blow for traditional media.

The Fly

Maybe not "the" fly but certainly a fly.

Dublin House

I think I started this one about 3 years ago, I got caught up with other bars I guess. anyway, finished now and time to move on.

Huck

This is a portrait I did for a friend of mine who recently lost his dog. I knew and loved the dog so i was very happy to be asked to do this.

A Horse

Always with the catchy titles, here is the first horse illustration, more to follow.

John Snow

Here is a four step breakdown of a demo I started at Montclair State University. I try to keep the painting moving as a whole, building the layers up one step at a time, the whole process takes about 3 hours and of course I could bring it to a further level of finish but that's not the point.

Some sketches for a project I'm working on right now.

Texter or Gamer

Texting or angry birds, what can I say, if I wasn't sketching I'm sure I'd be doing something similar. That's why I sketch.

Subway Reader

Subway readers are very important to subway sketchers.

Karen at The Iron Monkey

This is Karen pour me a shot of Jameson, go visit The Iron Monkey if you are ever in the financial district in New Jersey. http://www.ironmonkey.com/index.html

Lunchtime at The White Horse Tavern

This is my third version of this portrait, it stated out as a sketch and then an ink drawing, you will find the other two versions by clicking on the White Horse Tavern label at the bottom of this post.

Subway Sunday

Yet another, what ya gonna do?

Happy Couple

He kept reaching for her hand, she kept shaking it off.

Subway

Here we go again.

Peter Dinklage Step By Step

Here is a step by step of a painting demonstration I did in class on Monday. I always enjoy doing these demos.

Quckie

A quick portrait on the number 5.

Subway Dudes

Obviously this was drawn during colder weather.

Texter

Generation Text.

Thumb Sucker

He might not have been sucking his thumb, but he did sit very still, bless him.

New York Times Magazine

My friend Laura made this up for me form the article in the times, I just love being the one who rules the bars of New York.

Portrait

Yet another pithy title, this is a recent portrait commission.

Subway Sketch

I think these two were in a huff.

Subway Sleeper

I've got a month or so of these subway and train sketches to post so be warned.

Jazz Hands

This is the finish for my friend Robs CD cover, styled after the 70's, this was a fun one to paint.

New York Times Magazine

Quite a day for me as I am featured in the New York Times magazine, see the link below

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/04/07/magazine/07bar-regulars.html?smid=fb-share&_r=1

The things that can happen from carrying a sketchbook.

Also I have updated my website for the first time in 7 years, shameful but true.

http://www.gardnerillustration.com/


Have a look, it's Sunday, you have time.

Michele

A quick sketch of one of my Montclair student, Michele whilst on the train.

Jazz Hand

This is sketch for a CD cover I'm working on, rather a tight deadline so I should be able to show you the finish soon.