Old Main, Wash, PA

Posted on October 20, 2017 by portfoliolongo.com

A rough, very free-hand, sketch of W&J’s Old Main on a beautiful October day in Paper 53 with an iColorama tweak and an Apple Pencil on an iPad Pro using a personal photo reference and accompanied by 1802 Cream Ale on nitro right here at the Rusty Gold Brewing in my hometown, Canonsburg, PA. The bartender asked me if I had any prints on me for sale. I did; a little paper print of this image from this post. She bought one and put in on a shelf; see below. Awesome, eh? Down below, check out my painting in the Procreate app of the Washington Trust Building as seen from W&J’s campus in Washington, PA. (See related post related to Jefferson College and Washington & Jefferson College.)

Check out their logo. Maybe this is why they selected one of my truck images.

Washington Trust Building done in Procreate (click on image to enlarge)

Miscellaneous Western PA Pilgrimage: Front End

Posted on October 20, 2017 by portfoliolongo.com

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Boarding: Teachers again.

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Flight Number Whatever

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No, I’m not in your seat.

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Zero

Franco and me.

“Beginnings,” A Commissioned Digital Drawing of a Sculpture on the Campus of UC Merced

Posted on October 9, 2017 by portfoliolongo.com

Several months ago I was commissioned to render a digital drawing of the “Beginnings” sculpture situated prominently on the UC Merced campus. The image was printed on fine paper, matted, framed, and presented as a gift. “Beginnings,” was conceived by noted American sculptor Aris Demetrios, and according to the official website “consists of two gently curving, vertical stainless steel arms, each about 40 feet high, rising from a large circular base.” (Click here for further details)

Use the “Leave a Reply” box below to initiate contact with me if you are interested in purchasing a print of this freehand digital painting on paper, canvas, metal, or wood.

Digital image in Procreate on an iPad Pro, Apple Pencil:

Video display (effects in iColorama):

A dream about teachers

Posted on October 3, 2017 by portfoliolongo.com

Others have had dreams; I have one too. I dream that we will always be appreciative of the men and women who defend our country and who sacrifice so much; however, I dream that we will learn how to become as appreciative if not more of the men and women who teach us and remind us of our lifelong commitment to learning and improving. I dream that it will become customary for us all to go out of our way and approach teachers with humility, hand shakes or hugs, and expressions of gratitude like, “thank you for your service!” I dream that one day teachers will walk in parades and that as they pass by, our applauding will drown out all of the marching bands.