Conti Completed

Almost there...

Jump'in Jive'n Mr. Conti, 22 x 12, Acrylic, Pastel & Charcoal on Philadelphia Inquirer, MG Stout

Ta da!

Holla for Woodland Stringband

Leader of the Pack....vroom vroom vroom

Captain Shaggy I Presume, 22 x 12, Acrylic, Pastel & Charcoal on Philadelphia Inquirer, MG Stout

Music Moves Me!

AJ Ford Wail Away! 22 x 12, Acrylic, Pastel & Charcoal on Philadelphia Inquirer, MG Stout

Dancing in the Streets

Public Dancer, 22 x 12, Acrylic, Pastel & Charcoal on Philadelphia Inquirer, MG Stout

Caught in a Performance...Musicians of Woodland Stringband

 

Kevin Haag ... super skills on the sax!

Rick Conti jump n' jive!

AJ Ford as he wails away!

I am going to animate them to recall their amazing performances.  Very exciting stuff.

Be sure to check back and see how these guys develop. 

Let the Good Times Roll - Woodland String Band 2011

Just about finished...

Let the Good Times Roll, Acrylic Pastel & Charcoal on Philadelphia Inquirer 12 x 22 MG Stout

All done!

More Cajun Music- Woodland String Band

Boys in Blue getting their legs up in the air. 

Happy New Year!!!
I'll post the completed version soon.
Just so you all know,  it is really hard to remember to stop and photograph each layer of pastel.  I do my best to record the steps, but sometimes I do forget as I get caught up in the moment.

Gator Done, Woodland String Band 2011

Tom Loomis, 22 x 12, Acrylic, Pastel & Charcoal on Philadelphia Inquirer, MG Stout

Philadelphia A Great Sensation!

Oh yeah.  I'm packing my bags.  I'm loading my truck.  I'm not going to drink any water so I don't have to make a pit stop.  Me and my best daughter are heading to the city of brotherly love.

I am officially kicking off my Philadelphia series.  I've prepped the Inquirer with gesso and primary spatter. My Wonder Woman notebook is tucked in my bag along with my trusty camera.  Center city is my destination for Saturday.  I'll be in South Philly on Sunday... 11:00a.m. I'll be setting up my easel and fixing my gaze on the Woodland Mummers FIRST FULL DRESS REHEARSAL... Heck yeah!!!

Those of you NOT from Philadelphia can't fully appreciate my joy and delight.  The Mummers Parade is a BIG Deal.  The competition is fierce and the costumes, music & choreography is classified.  I am getting a sneak peek!  Ode to Joy!!!  So as to not disturb the magnificent musicians, like my cousin Kevin Haag, who is part of the Woodlands production, I will be I will be quietly and diligently sketching in my Real Life Drawing disguise.  I've decided to share a photo of me in costume with you, my "followers." This way you all can recognize me if you see me sketching in the city and say hello.

MG Stout -Undercover

When I put on this mask NOBODY ever recognizes me!  Clark Kent has his glasses and I have my plastic ass.