Thursday, May 19, 2011

It starts with a sketch

TOM - Thought I'd use this time to share some process 'before and after' type shots to show how I usually start an illustration. There's always a sketch, in fact before the sketch, there is often a 'thumbnail drawing', a really small scribble like drawing which usually only I can make out. From that thumbnail is where the sketch usually comes out of. Here is a look at a sample of some from the last few months...



Sometimes the sketch acts as a blueprint which I could then build upon and change as much as I feel it should...


...other times, the sketch really has all the information it needs, then the challenge is trying to maintain that energy and essence in the final...





...other times, it's just a matter of only using certain elements of the sketch and changing direction and expression to make a stronger image.


Hope that was somewhat enjoyable. If you liked this, let me know, I have tons of folders full of process sketches that I can keep posting periodically.


Until next time!










Thursday, May 12, 2011

Group Show in Brooklyn!



TOM - This Saturday I will be participating in a group show with some fellow friends and artists here in Brooklyn. I will have a few brand new drawings on display, including the black and white piece shown above. I might even have some prints of the colored version as well... If you're around this Saturday evening, come by and say hi!


Here's all the info:


A THEMEless ART show opening RECEPTION

Featuring the work of:


Brittany Bartley

C.M. Duffy

Greg Hedderman

Neal Iannone

Thomas Pitilli


At LAUNCHPAD -- 721 Franklin Ave. BK, NY
Saturday at 8:00pm - Sunday at 12:30am


OPENING RECEPTION will feature LIVE prose and poetry readings by authors and writers along with LIVE music



Monday, May 9, 2011

Hot off 'The Press'

TOM - Here's a quick look at some recent illustrations I've done for the NY Press. The topics of these range from husband hunting, to 'self love' in a bathroom stall, to Ripley's Believe it or Not. What a life. Until next time!

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Mask

TOM - Here's a new piece from a new series I'm working on...More where this came from coming soon!