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Solo Father and Son

Hello World!  I've got a late update for the portrait of Han Solo and a slightly late update on the portrait of Kylo Ren.

Han Solo, once a general of the resistance and then a legend of  smuggler.  But he's most memorable for being the pilot of the Millennium Falcon.  Space gunslinger.  

Although, for me, I watched him as Indiana Jones before I even learned that he was also Han Solo.  I really love the dynamic between Han Solo, Leia Organa nd Luke Skywalker.  

Emo Kylo Ren

Kylo Ren, a new character in the continuation of the legendary series that is Star Wars, was very intimidating when he first came on screen.  How can you not be amazed and at the same time terrified of someone who can stop a laser blast in mid-air?  I loved having gone into the movie guessing who Kylo Ren may be.  After learning that he was related and part of the Skywalker and Solo legacies, I thought he became even more interesting.  

Star Wars month is almost over with just one portrait left!  I'm pretty sure that you guys would have a good guess who is next.  Also, Han Solo marks my 20th portrait and his son, Ben breaks that 20 and is the 21st portrait.  

Until next time, keep busy staying dizzy!

Leia Organa, Leading the Resistance

Leia Organa is one of the most iconic heroines.  I grew up recognizing her hair style, but after more recently getting into the Star Wars series, I learned how much of a bad-ass she is.  She is definitely not your typical princess.  And another reason I regret not having grown up experiencing Star Wars.  I think she would have fit right in with the rest of my role models growing up. 

I enjoyed working on this portrait and it is so far the longest I have done (since starting pastel portraits for uploads).  I enjoyed seeing where the portrait was going.  I honestly did not have any ideas on how the final portrait was going to end up.  I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did in making it.

Fire in her eyes.

I'm really enjoying this Star Wars theme of portraits.  Until next time, keep busy staying dizzy!

Luke Skywalker, from Farmboy to Legend

May the force be with you on this May the 4th.

Luke Skywalker must be one of the most influential characters to have been projected on the silver screen.  From a farmboy to a legend, his character has changed through the span of 4 episodes.  

Believe it or not, I haven’t had the privilege to enjoy the original episodes of the Star Wars series until January of this year.  *queue some gasps*  But when I finally sat down and A New Hope started playing, I was immediately captivated and blown away.  I couldn’t help but feel that I had missed out on so much by not having experienced the original episodes of Star Wars earlier in my life.  I was so taken, I actually ended up getting a Luke Skywalker figure from Bandai.  I was very happy to have watched Mark Hamill being Luke Skywalker and knowing that I grew up listening to him as the Joker. 

Until next time, keep busy staying dizzy!

Poe Dameron, Dashing Pilot of the Resistance

Poe Dameron is that cool looking pilot that shows us how scary Kylo Ren is in the Episode VII of Star Wars.  I was sad when I thought he had died at the start of the movie after the TIE Fighter that he and Finn were in crashed in Jakku.  But then I got excited again when he flew in at the right time at Maz Kanata's Castle and when he and Finn got re-united.  

Poe Dameron, pilot of the resistance.

Poe Dameron, pilot of the resistance.

More Star Wars to come especially with May the 4th coming up!  Until next time, keep busy staying dizzy!

Finn, the First Order Traitor

FN 2187 aka Finn aka the traitor of the First Order.  I thought it was a really interesting concept to have Storm Troopers be actual people rather than continue with having them be clones.  It was an interesting idea that they pointed out in the story as well when Kylo Ren and General Hux were arguing about clones vs. the trained people as Storm Troopers.  

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Let's keep moving forward with Star Wars!  Thank you guys so much.  Until next time, keep busy staying dizzy!

Rey, from scavenger to force-sensitive supergirl

Rey, finally!  I love watching her in Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.  She definitely has a lot of great skills in the movie.  I think she was awesome and super expressive.  I started watching the original Star Wars movies just so that I was ready to jump into the newest Star Wars movie.  I really enjoyed watching her and thought she was an interesting re-introduction to the Star Wars universe.

Scavenger to force-sensitive supergirl!

Scavenger to force-sensitive supergirl!

This is just the second of my Star Wars celebration.   Watch out for the next ones.  Until next time, keep busy staying dizzy!

Lindsey Stirling in Pastel

Lindsey Stirling is an amazing musician and performer.  I don't think you need me to tell you that because you should probably just go and watch her for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/user/lindseystomp

The first time that I watched her, I was so amazed and inspired.  I thought there could not be anyone like her who can play the violin and dance at the same time.  She definitely has her own style.  I learned about her when my friend showed me her cover (with Pentatonix) for the song Radioactive.

She continues to amaze and inspire me.  

I'm going to keep making portraits of people that make me happy and inspired. :) Until the next time, keep busy staying dizzy!

Rihanna in Pastel

I've been on a Rihanna binge lately, where when I need to get busy I start singing "Work".  I think I took much more time putting Rihanna together than I have with the other portraits, and I enjoyed it.

Rihanna lookin at ya!

Rihanna lookin at ya!

Awesome lady to celebrate for the Women's month of March. 

Hope you guys have been enjoying so far, Rihanna's is the 10th portrait that I've done so far.   Until next time, keep busy staying dizzy!

Furiosa in Pastel?!

How can I not do Furiosa when celebrating awesome women in this month of March.  She is one of the strong female characters that I am so enamored with.  I enjoy watching Mad Max Fury Road just to see Furiosa.

I may have posted up this blog entry almost a week later than I uploaded the video.  But I'll try to post up the next videos at a closer to regular schedule.

Until the next time, keep busy staying dizzy!

 

 

Lady Gaga, always amazing

Lady Gaga is always so amazing and inspiring.  When I watched her sing the anthem for the Super Bowl, I cried because I felt so moved.

While I was going through art school, she was my pick me up especially when I was trying to get through my final thesis.  And after I was granted my degree, the first song I played was her song "Applause".  

Anyway, I don't think that I need to tell you how awesome she is.  

Until the next time!  Keep busy staying dizzy!

Alicia Keys in pastel

Alicia Keys was one of my favorite artists growing up.  I always enjoyed her piano playing combined with her soulful singing.  I drew her years ago in charcoal when I was much younger.  So, it was exciting for me to go back to doing a portrait of her in Soft Pastel, a medium that I never expected myself to enjoy using so much.  

I hope you guys enjoy!

Until the next time, keep busy staying dizzy!

 

Daisy Ridley in Pastel

Daisy Ridley was a blast to draw in pastel.  A lot of my inspiration and influence for working on her portrait was how awesome her performance was as Rey in the most recent episode of Star Wars.

I enjoy seeing such a stunning heroine making a huge mark in the timeless epic of Star Wars.  Star Wars will be something to celebrate in a few months.  But the strong female character, when finally out in the media, is always such a big thing.  I'm hoping to fill my portrait gallery with more inspiring female characters.

The latest video featuring Daisy Ridley was really fun to make.  Kept my blood pumping and I felt very motivated working through.  

Unil the next time, keep busy staying dizzy!