Red-head

Today's work consisted of a redhead. She wasn't exactly supposed to be one, but it seems she will stay a redhead.

I will try a different technique and slightly different colors in her hair...
More work to do.
-Xavier

My Mother

Well, its very late and I can't sleep. So thought I'd share a bit of one of my inspirations, my Mother.
She has posed for me about two times. Both sessions producing many good images.
Below will be a detail shit of a drawing and a photo I took of her aswell.
-Xavier

Cupid!

Working on some new pieces.
Here are some sketches for some new paintings coming up.
-Xavier

Beefcake Collection

Hey!
Recently went on eBay in search of pinup stuff. Decided to start collecting vintage cheesecake and beefcake magazines.
So here is my first find. Delivered today.

1965 Issue of "The Male Figure."
Features dozens of cute guys in swell poses. I will definitely be painting them very soon!

My favorite model so far is Joe Napolie. I love his poses. Just what I'm looking for in for my work.

Can't wait to paint!
-Xavier

Censored

Here's some sketches for a new piece. I painted it already but I don't like the way it turned out on some new illustration board. So will start over.
There is a fuller detailed drawing and also a smaller more cartoonish version, which was the first I did before liking it and redrawing it bigger.
They are censored with little bits of tape lol
-Xavier

Hair style sketches

Just sharing two hair style sketches.
One is a 1960s bouffant style.
Second is a 1950s side swept look. Think Veronica Lake or Jessica Rabbit but with more volume.

My favorite is the side swept look. I love the expression on her face, she's beautiful. I hope to make a full piece featuring her.

Sneek Peek!

Just sharing a new piece I'm working on. The first pieces of the New Year.
I decided to push my personal boundaries/views on sex and love with this new piece. I will explain more in an upcoming entry hopefully today.