Fundraiser T-shirt Caricature

My really good friend Dave Siddens who does the spray can Art on Clearwater beach asked me to do make a Caricature Illustration in Vector. The Art was to be printed on t-shirts to help raise money for his Brother Jeff Siddens that has colon Cancer. I felt very blessed and honored to be asked and even though working in Vector is not the way I like to render, I pleased with the out come.

You Matter

My latest #illustration #painting of #Jesus on the #cross #youmatter for Bobby with http://www.10second.org I studied and used references from the great masters. I am not keen on the brutality of the words carved on his arms, but the client wanted the rough view of Jesus.

The Boss as Captain Morgan

Fun being ask to do a #gift #caricature #drawing for a clients boss posed as Captain Morgan with the Panera bread restaurant in the back ground. This #painting #illustration was created with #photoshop with the Kyle brushes  

Advancement opportunities and latest Children's Book Illustration

I had opportunities offered to me at my full time job as a Sous Chef, which I am now a lead cook for the past 8 years at Freedom Square under Brookdale Senior Living. I also run a freelance Illustration and entertainment company with LarsER Arts and Entertainment for the past 21 years. Don't get me wrong I am honored to be asked for advancement, but if I take on more responsibilities I will not be willing to commit to my own art business. I am thankful to my wonderful wife for making me understand this truth, and always encouraging me to be thankful for what I have :) Here is my latest Children's book Illustration for #Arniethechristmaspig and there will be pre ordering available soon!

Retirement Sergeant Pete

You It was a great honor to be asked by the Tampa Bay Poice department to do a Caricature painting of Pete that is going to work at Busch gardens in the security department. inside joke of the person under the truck, put his parents on a bill board, the hard part was fitting all the typed names all around the painting. I had it printed at Davidsons print and Framing in St Pete where I am going to pick up a print for my self!

Mark Henry Wrestler Caricature

Do you think I have a style that says Lars, as far as look of the painting technique is considered? By the way this is a Mark Henry the wrestler, and I thought the tight uniform was a good contrast artistically! I have not shared much as of late because I am working hard on try to wrap up my Arnie the Christmas pig children's book, 5 paintings on depicting Hell, gigs in between drawing Caricatures, my lead cool position in the early mornings from 5-1pm. I am not complaining but I needed to have an outlet where I can just paint for fun, and yes this was done in about Three hours and I looked back at it and asked my self "Do have a look that screams that is a LARSER ARTS style painting? By the way I wanted to exegerated his body and arms more than his face, people always think a caricature as to be done in the face!

The next images photo reference was found online on Google and was used only as reference Copyrights belong to Mark Henry

Eagle Datagistics Large Employee Painting

This was an a big leap project for me to take on, because this time I recieved a bigger budget and was able to render this #painting with more a realistic approach to this #Illustration. I was originally approached a couple of years ago to go into the office and draw about 12 of the company employees. I explained to him to Chuck that I felt rushed last time and that I would rather try to have more time in my studio to painty the 14 employees in a layout of the office and see it over looking he gulf and the St Pete Pier. 

I was asked to come in for a photo shot with my painting and I made up some individual post cards to hand out as keep sakes

And then Here is the the final 30"-20" size 14 employees painting. I felt I could keep going but I had to find a end. The client was very satisfied, and that is what counts

I did a photo collage to help find references ideas.

Drew a #sketch to get a rough idea of how to proceed

From this sketch we had some changes and reordering

Once changes was approved I started adding values

The next step was to do a full value under painting to get ready for the color layer

Art work inspired by Hell

I found some inspirational art work for some Illustrations I am working on based on hell. There are some very talented artist in this collection, comment if you recognize the artist!

But then there is the Grace of God with love from Jesus Christ by dying for our sin