Speed Painting 22: Game of Thrones

So Game of Thrones season 4 comes out in a few days. I don't usually paint black & white illustrations, but I decided for it this particular issue, partly from a creative side and mostly from a lazy side. For this piece, I decided to illustrate Oberyn and Tyrion accross from one another as I get the impression they will play a massive role both in the Kingdom and among one another (I haven't read the books).

The sparrow and the tagline "all men must die" in Game of Thrones season 4 promos have been everywhere, and gave me the idea to make something stark in contrast (color wise) with the rest of the illustration. The two songs are also part of the GoT promos, and I thought I'd give some love to two good songs. Joffrey sitting on the throne like the douche that he is, and I included him there because I have a feeling he's finally going to die.

I was going to initially illustrate Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and even begun the speed painting. However during the early process of painting the piece.. for the first time ever, I scraped the piece and started from the beginning with very little time. This also explains part of my reasoning to go B&W in terms of color. Enjoy :)

Speed Painting 21: inFamous Second Son

I've got a PS4 and inFamous Second Son looks to be one of the hottest games of the year (or so I hope). I played the previous two, the new rebooted version looks absolutely kickass and I thought it be fun to illustrate. Since the game itself comes in March 21st, this became my choice for the March speed painting.. obviously.

The general idea is Delsin fighting basic DUP soldiers and creating him in an action shot that's interesting for the viewer. I decided to use both his chain and his hand and gave him a darker look (hint of evil Delsin?) with that shit eating grin that he seems to have. I added some small tidbits trying to trick people that I'm clever, adding 3 small badges from Sucker Punch's previous big franchise, Sly Cooper and another one from an early game that they made called Rocket: Robot on Wheels. However while I was looking for pictures of Delsin as reference when I had already thought of this idea, I saw that those sly bastards Sucker Punch had like me, created one of the badges on his chest with the official Sly logo.

A bit off topic, but the composer for this song is Lazerhawk, and their new album which includes this song is absolutely amazing. Check it out if enjoy the song in the video.

Speed Painting 20: Fishing in Space

So after my last two caricatures, I need something fun and silly to draw for my next speed painting, especially considering what comes after. So obviously, the only choice was to create a fisherman fishing in space. The fisherman here is your typical fisherman in space, his ship has an anchor when it drops onto a new planet, sea or a big enough creature. The yellow light at the top left of his ship indicates that this is a fishing ship, different colors in space are used for identifying mining ships, explorer ships, etc.

Every fishing ship also needs Jets Air Conditioner, the best air conditioner turned fishing ship engine around. The name of the ship is barely seen due to the crappy state it's in. It's called the Shark S.D.S. .. or the long name, the Shark Super Duper Ship. As you can see on the right, there's a massive whale which might take the bait. I would have liked to add a few little extras but unfortunately I ran out of time, so I hope you enjoy it regardless!

Speed Painting 19: Nelson Mandela

With the recent death of Nelson Mandela, I felt I should do one more caricature styled speed painting illustration before jumping on a different style for the upcoming months. Most should know what his accomplishments are, both good and bad. If not, try reading a book. Or I can give you a quick rough idea of course. A basic background pictures taken to simply add something rather than just having a white background.

I put a prison behind his back since he was in jail for 27 years and it's past him, and what he had to look forward afterwards was people cheering for him.. loving him.. to the point where he became the President of South Africa for 5 years and then quit after his first term. I gave him an earing illustrating South Africa as a map. I also put what I consider his best quote in regards to what he learned, achieved and something applicable to society nowadays as well.

Speed Painting 18: Rob Ford

So I decided make the first Canadian topic about.. well yes, our own pride and glory, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. I normally have to explain most of my thought process but regarding this man, everything is as blatant as it can be in this youtube speed painting. The seems to have been involved, in drugs, alcohol, potentially prostitutes. I also heard an interesting interview before making this illustrating of Mayor Rob Ford, with one of the most ridiculous responses I have ever heard from a politician. I don't want to spoil the surprise, so watch until the end.. and make sure the sound and captions are on.

Speed Painting 17: Breaking Bad

Breaking Bad. One of the greatest shows ever made. I made a different scenario for this youtube speed painting illustration, with my type of circumstances added in there. I don't want to say anymore however, since I wouldn't want to spoil this masterpiece to the people that watch it.

The video doesn't work if you use a cellphone apparently, because Youtube is not allowing it for this one video.

Speed Painting 16: Halloween

With Halloween coming up at the end of the month, I thought I may as well make a speed painting about a holiday. It's one of the funnest holidays out there for kids and adults in some cases as well. I wanted to create a character that would embody Halloween, but in a more creepy manner.

He only appears during Halloween. He has a multiple personality disorder, one where his emotions differentiate between happy and celebratory to sad and a serial killer. A creature created by many different aspects that embody Halloween. While his two heads are comprised of pumpkin material, his body is that of a mummy. You know he is coming since green fireflies will start appearing by the dozen, and then you better hope he is in a good mood, or he will kill you and then eat you.