“Radio Rocket Flyers.” (c) 2015 Michael J. Barnes. (click image to view larger picture)
Radio Rocket Flyers is the second image in a series of illustrations I have dubbed the Gang of 8.
“Petal Power.” (c) 2015 Michael J. Barnes. (click to view full sized image)
To my regular followers, I know, I posted a similar image last year. I made a decision to redo this image. I decided to brighten it up, push in more color, and basically give it a more “painted” appearance. Petal Power is the first of a series of images I am developing that I have called the Gang of 8.
Here’s the story: I’ve decided to create a series of images involving ultimately eight child characters (five boys and three girls). These child characters will live in the same neighborhood, and decided to form their own group named “The Gang of 8.” Their mascot, a friendly purple octopus named Fred. Through this, and future images, The Gang of 8 will go on a series of adventures – both real and imaginary. It is my hope that these images will help promote imagination, If anything, it’s helping me reconnect with my imagination.
In this image, a little girl (who I have named “Jenny”) is simply taking her puppy and dolly for a bike ride.
I am currently in the process of reworking the second image of this series, Radio Rocket Flyers, and will post it later this week. Keep a lookout for future illustration in this series as I will be releasing them as soon a I complete them.
Thanks for your time.
Wally. (c) 2014 Michael J. Barnes.
I have been inspired to create a new series of illustrations (more on that later). Meet Wally. Wally is a digital illustration of an everyday good guy alien dude. Wally here is going to be a character in an upcoming illustration. So, technically, this is a WIP (work in progress). I realized I hadn’t updated this site in a while, so Wally is my latest submission.
Wally was created and rendered in Zbrush, with the composite image produced in Photoshop. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Mike Huckabee Caricature. (c) 2014 Michael J. Barnes.
A new caricature that can be found in my new and growing Illustration Library, I present to you my take on former Arkansas Governor, Fox New Channel Host, and potential 2016 Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee. This caricature is available for use for blogs, bloggers, newsletters, etc.
This image is free for your use. To download, right click on the image and select “Save Image” from the pop up menu. I just ask that if you do use this illustration please add a credit line: (c) 2014 www.lookingtodraw.com. If I can help you with a custom illustration, please contact me.
One last thing: If you use this image, please let me know, and tell me where you used it (i.e. website address)
Marco Rubio Caricature. (c) 2014 Michael J. Barnes.
A new caricature that can be found in my new and growing Illustration Library, I present to you my take on U.S. Senator from Florida, and potential 2016 Presidential Candidate Marco Rubio. This caricature is available for use for blogs, bloggers, newsletters, etc.
This image is free for your use. To download, right click on the image and select “Save Image” from the pop up menu. I just ask that if you do use this illustration please add a credit line: (c) 2014 www.lookingtodraw.com. If I can help you with a custom illustration, please contact me.
One last thing: If you use this image, please let me know, and tell me where you used it (i.e. website address)
Hillary Clinton Caricature. (c) 2014 MIchael J. Barnes.
A new caricature that can be found in my new and growing Illustration Library, I present to you my take on former Secretary of State, and potential 2016 Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton. This caricature is available for use for blogs, bloggers, newsletters, etc.
This image is free for your use. To download, right click on the image and select “Save Image” from the pop up menu. I just ask that if you do use this illustration please add a credit line: (c) 2014 www.lookingtodraw.com. If I can help you with a custom illustration, please contact me.
One last thing: If you use this image, please let me know, and tell me where you used it (i.e. website address)