Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Puppies!!! Canine Caricatures!

10/18/09:
Marleen's French Bulldogs:


09/13/09
Dogs are so much fun to draw, and surprisingly good models. I was ecstatic when they brought this guy over for me to draw

The challenge lies in what to do with features that are already exaggerated. FUN!!!

These teacup chihuahuas were a hit with the crowd at the Arts Festival in Boulder:

Thanks for the pic, Bree!!!


/08/17/09
This past weekend I was at the Fine Arts Festival in beautiful downtown Golden, CO. Here are Caliste & Shena, two wonderful huskies, probably the best behaved of anybody I drew all weekend - canine or human!

It's always fun to draw animals!

07/21/09
In the past week or two, along with dozens of caricatures of people from Russia to Finland to Mexico to Korea - and even exotic places like Denver - I have been doing quite a few live caricatures of peoples' dogs.

This is Casey, a giant schnauzer. He was a great dog, and an awesome model - very calm and patient.
Just like what you'd think of when you see a schnauzer, only he's taller than a doberman! He also had a spotted tongue. That's a first for me as an artist. I mean, I've drawn children with ice cream on their chins, but...
This is Tawney, an Italian Greyhoud(yes, the miniature version of a greyhound, smaller than a whipit,) and her owner.
I also drew a miniature schnauzer (it seemed so tiny after drawing Casey,) and a pair of chihuahuas that were a real 'hit' with the crowd at the art festival in Boulder.!

Thursday, May 28, 2009

NEW BLOG!

I have created this new blog to replace my previous blog, to be in alignment with my promotional material: "Caricatures by Mikey"
I will post all new material to this blog.
Although all the posts have been imported, you can still view the old blog (if you are so inclined)
http://mikeyzcaricatures.blogspot.com/

Monday, May 11, 2009

Buffalo Rose!!!

My newest venue is the Buffalo Rose in scenic downtown Golden, Colorado.
(Yes, just two blocks away from the Coors brewery.)
I had time to snap a couple photos of the staff with their drawings:
Kelly, the bartender, a great guy and a good sport. Just look at that winning smile! And that hair... priceless!

Patti, the waitress - a hydrologist in her spare time:

Ah, the picturesque beauty... and the mountains too!!!

Ladies' Night Out!!!

Thirsday night was a special event - Ladies' Night Out! in Olde Town Arvada.
I was at La Dolce Vita coffee shop doing caricatures throughout the entire event, and it was a blast.
Here are a couple of young ladies who got their sketches done:


When they took them home, big brother liked them so well, he pleaded with Mom to bring him down to get his own:

By this time, the coffee shop was closing, so we went out on the patio and I drew.
(Pardon the photo, it's a little fuzzy.)

Friday, May 1, 2009

HAPPY CAMPERS!!!

Here is a collection of satisfied customers with their caricatures.
Fun fun fun!!!



(Some people express their joy differently than others. lol )



And some canine models too!

Monday, April 20, 2009

Draco Alexander

While doing caricatures on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder yesterday, I had the pleasure of drawing Draco Alexander, fellow performer and a very talented and entertaining magician and mentalist!

Marker, 8.5 x 11"

If you ever find yourself on the Pearl Street Mall, look for Draco - his show is amazing and a delight!
Here is his website:
http://www.creativeheadspace.com/profile/DracoAlexander

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Tartan Day Festival!

By a twist of fate, I found myself at the Colorado Tartan Day Festival in Olde Town Arvada on Saturday. I ended up doing caricatures at the D-Note all night long, during the Ceilidh –featuring the Highland Rock band Angus Mohr. The music – and the atmosphere - were awesome! You take a rock & roll band and add bagpipes, and you have a guaranteed high-energy evening. Their song selection was great. The guys in the band, and their entourage, were terrific.
Check them out:
http://www.angusmohr.com/
I wound up drawing until after the band stopped, and had a blast. I only had time to snap one photo, early in the evening.
Here are the happy campers:

Check out the guy in the kilt. That's how you know it's Tartan Day - kilts everywhere!