Caricature art blog of Lou Corona

Nick - Quick Sketch

2012-02-01T16:11:00.000-08:00

Lately it seems I'm drawing a lot of my family members, I've been blessed to have a big family... 5 sisters, 3 brothers and tons of nieces and nephews. Here's a shot at my brother Nick.

Nephew Nicky - Quick Sketch

2012-01-27T14:36:00.000-08:00

Nephew Nicky - Quick Sketch:

This one was done for my Nephew Nicky.

Jennifer - Quicksketch

2012-01-21T14:03:00.000-08:00

Jennifer - Quicksketch:

This drawing is done with marker and prismacolor artstix.

2012 wheels are rolling

2012-01-06T14:07:00.000-08:00

Caitlin - Quick Sketch

2011-12-12T15:28:00.000-08:00

A quick sketch drawing for my friend Caitlin.

Jen & Megan

2011-11-28T16:07:00.000-08:00

This drawing was done for a friend. The process includes drawing the original sketch by hand using pencil then once I clean up the pencil drawing I go in and ink the lines. Once the inks are done it's time to scan it in for digital color phase. Lots of fun!

Ed Helms

2011-09-10T18:44:00.001-07:00

Craig Robinson - rough sketch

2011-09-09T15:49:00.000-07:00

Just having some good 'ole sketching fun with some new faces.

Lady Gaga - Rough Sketch

2011-08-30T15:29:00.000-07:00

Lady Gaga - Rough Sketch

10th Birthday

2011-05-16T14:24:00.000-07:00

post from coronafaces

This weekend I was blessed to be drawing live at a 10th Birthday. What a great group of kids. This is the true spirit of the journey of smiles and laughter.

Quick Sketch - Aaron Philby

2011-05-16T14:15:00.000-07:00

post from coronafaces

This caricature was created for the ISCA forum firing squad, it's were we go to draw our versions of other artist.

Live Drawing Entertainment!

2011-03-21T14:06:00.000-07:00

There's nothing like live entertainment to give that edge needed to make an event memorable. Why not add some smiles and laughter to your next event with quick sketch drawings. The drawings are hand-rendered sketches with a recognizable accuracy of likeness drawn on 11 x14 paper.

A great take home gift for your guests, they'll remember the fun they had at your event.

Weddings, Birthdays, Graduations, Company Picnics, etc.

Secure the date for your next event, contact me for details: lou@coronafaces.com

How to Airbrush DVD

2011-02-05T06:15:00.000-08:00

So X-mas 2010 I received my first airbrush kit. I think I spent the first two weeks or so getting comfortable with how it operates and most important how I can work it. I also spent a good amount of time gathering as much information as I could about airbrushing technique and every how to video I could find. As I was searching the net I came across this guy on youtube that just put my search to a halt. He demonstrated a tremendous amount of control of the airbrush and his lettering styles were outstanding. At first what grabbed my attention was the smooth handling of the airbrush but as I continued watching I was also impressed by his ability to clearly express the instruction he gave on the use of the airbrush. So I went to his youtube channel to learn some more and it just so happens that he recently produced a DVD on How to Airbrush for Beginners. I didn't waste no time ordering mine, I knew I was in for a treat. As saturated as the market is with Instructional DVD's and books, you have to choose wisely. Jamie Rodriguez get's to the point and takes you through the learning phase with ease, teaching you how to take maximum control of your airbrush. The DVD is loaded with techniques on everything from control of the airbrush to cleaning and maintenance. If you're just starting out with airbrushing like myself trust me when I say that your time and money will be well spent with the purchase of this DVD. To achieve a decent level of skill we must put our time into practice, the artist's that make it look easy have put a lot of hard work and dedication into practice. Most people who get an airbrush get frustrated and intimidated because they don't understand how to use it and they cancel themselves out. That is why this instructional DVD is so great because it starts you off on the right foot of your growth path by allowing you to feel comfortable(slow down) in the learning phase and gives you the inspiration to take it to the next level. As Jaime Rodriguez put it "It's not going to happen over night, but it will happen if you practice every night"

See for yourself don't take my word for it:

Ordering information is on his youtube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/purejaime

This is my progress since I saw the DVD, these of course are not works of art to put in a portfolio or hang in a museum, just a snapshot of where I'm at as a Newborn Airhead:

The Birth of An Airhead

2011-02-02T14:22:00.000-08:00

Thanks to my lovely wife, who has been supportive of my love of the arts, I am now the owner of a new tool - The Iwata HP-CS yeah baby! This set is from Dick Blick, it comes equipped with everything you need to get started. So far I've been gathering as much information as I can to help me ease through the learning phase, youtube has been a great resource for info. I'll soon post some of my first steps as newborn.

Digital Sketch - Steve Buscemi

2011-01-03T16:34:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! 2011 ..... This one was done in photoshop with wacom tablet.

Quick Sketch - ISCA Members

2010-12-22T16:36:00.000-08:00

These are a few quick sketch style drawings of some fellow ISCA members...

Quick Sketch - Illeana Douglas

2010-11-12T13:38:00.000-08:00

Quick Sketch - William H. Macy

2010-10-01T13:13:00.000-07:00

Quick Sketch - Barrack Obama

2010-09-01T18:15:00.000-07:00

Thanks to the President, Operation Iraqi Freedom is over and done.

Quick Sketch - Gerard Butler

2010-08-03T12:39:00.000-07:00

Just another drawing in my quick sketch style.... been away from drawing for a minute, glad to be back.

Quick Sketch - Angelina Jolie

2010-05-04T12:12:00.001-07:00

Quick Sketch - Andy Garcia

2010-04-15T17:02:00.000-07:00

Quick Sketch - Jay Baruchel

2010-04-01T14:32:00.001-07:00

Willy's Caricature

2010-03-23T15:55:00.000-07:00

This drawing was done for my good friend Willy.

Quick Sketch - Robin Williams

2010-03-10T12:35:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite actors, from back in the Mork & Mindy days. Nanu-Nanu.

Celebrity Thumbnail sketch - Jack Nicholson

2010-03-01T12:26:00.000-08:00

This drawing and alot of the similar ones before this are straight out of my sketchbook, I am sometimes reluctant to show this rough of a sketch but this is all part of the process.... eventualy
I will show some finished pieces to back these up.

ISCA - Promo Video

2010-02-20T18:13:00.000-08:00

This is the Promotional Video for the International Society of Caricature Artists. I've been a member since 2006.
Every year they hold a conference where the members meet and enter in contests, speed competitions and much more. I plan on attending the next one which will be held in Las Vegas.

Celebrity thumbnail Sketch - Joaquin Pheonix

2010-02-12T16:07:00.000-08:00

Just a couple of sketches of actor Joaquin Pheonix still not happy with the outcome, but that's the whole point of sketching working out the structure.

Celebrity thumbnail sketch - Jon Heder

2010-02-01T15:05:00.000-08:00

Celebrity Thumbnail Sketch - Julian Moore

2010-01-26T15:55:00.000-08:00

A Gift for a friend

2009-11-18T16:21:00.000-08:00

I created this drawing for a friend as a parting gift from my old job. Weird how that works I leave and I give the gifts, oh well. He loved it and appreciates it... that in the end is all that really counts.

Samuel Jackson - work in progress

2009-11-04T17:57:00.000-08:00

Been working digital lately...this drawing is of good 'ole Samuel Jackson.

Reese Witherspoon - Work in progress

2009-10-20T16:36:00.000-07:00

While Reese is perfect this drawing(work in progress) is where I'm at right now, still in a rough stage but moving along. Man... Jason Seiler makes this stuff look easy, but we all know it's hard work. It's fun too.

Trueblood Viewers Beware

2009-09-12T13:16:00.000-07:00

For those of you who are fans of HBO's Trueblood, beware I watched along with my wife and before long I was mesmorized by Marianne and bitten by a vampire all at once.

Drawings from Photos

2009-08-19T17:08:00.000-07:00

click on image to enlarge

An idea for your next gift, this unique caricature drawing is just something that can add a smile and maybe even laughter to anyone's day.

To order yours: www.coronafaces.com/gift-idea

Ewan McGregor - Digital Paint

2009-08-07T15:59:00.000-07:00

Lately I've been really enjoying digital painting so I took this sketch from rough to finish.

Celebrity Sketch - Brandon Routh "Superman"

2009-07-06T14:47:00.000-07:00

This drawing was done using my wacom 4x6 tablet. I did the sketch with pencil and then scanned it in to work the color in digitally. The process is clean and fun with no color spills or splatter. Brandon Routh was the perfect choice to continue the superman name.

Stay Tuned and Keep Growing!

My First Professional Live Drawing Gig

2009-06-21T11:12:00.000-07:00

My first gig... turned out great. I couldn't have done it without the help of friends like:

• Adrian Cabezas who considered me to replace him.
• The members of the ISCA who helped prepare me(without even knowing it) with the tons of great advice shared on the forum.
• And my new friends at Mismatch the Clown who I rode along with on their annual event.

I had the honor of drawing at the annual event of Chillin' with Adam, such a great cause.

Stay Tuned and Keep Growing!

Mike's Mom & Dad

2009-06-13T16:29:00.000-07:00

A quick-sketch created from a photo for Mike's Mom & Dad. Stay Tuned and Keep Growing!

Celebrity Sketch - Ewan Mcgregor

2009-06-04T15:49:00.000-07:00

This is my version of actor Ewan Mcgregor, had fun drawing him.

Drawings from Photos - Mike and Teresa

2009-05-22T07:33:00.000-07:00

A drawing created from a photo for this couple in a quick sketch style.

Stay Tuned and Keep Growing!

Happy Birthday - Ken

2009-05-01T16:19:00.000-07:00

This drawing was done for a birthday gift, the style I was after in this drawing was similar to that of my favorite artists Tom Richmond. I used alot of the techniques he shares in his tutorials. The sketch was drawn on paper then scanned in to work the colors digitally. This was one of those "word of mouth" projects that came from the birth of a recent project I completed.

Stay Tuned and Keep Growing!

Baby Boom - 2009

2009-04-22T14:19:00.000-07:00

It's official the new 2009 baby boomers have arrived. Here are just a few....

These were done in my typical quick sketch style with markers and prismacolor art stix.

Celebrity Thumbnail Sketch - Morgan Freeman

2009-04-11T09:44:00.000-07:00

These type of thumbnail sketches are obviously in the rough stages of creation, eventually I intend to take these roughs and create finished drawings. So stay tuned and Keep growing!

Celebrity Thumbnail Sketch - Tim Robbins

2009-04-02T14:58:00.000-07:00

Celebrity Thumbnail Sketch - Samuel L. Jackson

2009-03-31T14:12:00.001-07:00

Celebrity Thumbnail Sketch - Robert Redford

2009-03-27T06:52:00.001-07:00

Celebrity Thumbnail Sketch - Michael Clarke Duncan

2009-03-17T16:59:00.000-07:00

George Malek and Paul Flatley

2009-02-28T17:14:00.000-08:00

I recently completed some of my fellow NCN members in my Quick-Sketch style:

Stay Tuned and Keep Growing!

Lou Meets Joe Bluhm

2009-02-07T10:03:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I got the chance to meet up with one of the greats...Joe Bluhm. My wife and I met him at the New York Comic Con on friday. Man, what a great guy he is! He is at the New York Comic Con(booth 2341) all weekend promoting himself and other artists through books and live sketching. I had a great time and so did my wife.

Joe drew my wife and she absolutely loved it.

Sonogram Technician

2009-02-04T17:15:00.000-08:00

This drawing was created as a gift for my wife's Instructor. It was hand-rendered, scanned into the computer and colored digitally.

Stay tuned and Keep Growing!

Will Smith - Digital

2009-01-27T17:09:00.000-08:00

I received a wacom pen & tablet (bamboo fun) for christmas and tried it out on a drawing I did of Actor Will Smith.

New Year, New sketch, Same focus

2009-01-09T13:04:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!

My focus is to draw more, have fun and continue learning. Here is another rough sketch of some hopefully recognizable actors.

Rowan Atkinson "Mr. Bean"

2008-12-22T13:20:00.000-08:00

Mr. Bean has this face that makes caricaturing an easy task, he has been drawn by so many artist. Here is my version in the rough stages:

Stay tuned and Keep Drawing!

Structure is King

2008-12-07T11:44:00.000-08:00

I was one, who would jump to draw the details a bit too soon, until I was given a critique once, on the NCN Forum by Roger Hurtado, who made me realize the mistake and the time lost by working on the details too early. I was advised to work on structure before shading or adding any details. Since then I have been focused on structure before details and can say that my drawings are improving. These are some rough thumbnail sketches I created recently.

Sam Elliot
steve carrell

steve buscemi

Stay Tuned and Keep Drawing!

Rough Sketches of FedexOffice Team

2008-11-11T13:32:00.000-08:00

Just a sneak preview of some rough sketches I drew of the Fedex Office team members in Hicksville, NY. Stay tuned for the finished drawing

Cuba Gooding

2008-11-09T17:59:00.000-08:00

This drawing is of Actor Cuba Gooding, another one of my favorite actors.
This was done with Marker and Prismacolor artstix.

Giovanni Ribisi

2008-10-16T15:00:00.000-07:00

My latest quick style caricature of Actor Giovanni Ribisi

Jon Lovitz

2008-10-01T16:25:00.000-07:00

Jon Lovitz

I enjoy drawing caricatures and to add to the fun I chose to draw one of my favorite comedian actors.

Stay Tuned and Keep Growing!

Juan Pablo "Papito"

2008-09-24T17:09:00.000-07:00

Juan Pablo Echeverry "Papito"
1923-2008

I was lucky enough to have the chance to draw my wife's grandfather who recently left us. He was 85 years old and very much full of life. He will be missed but never forgotten.