Russ Cook: November 2023

Digital caricature/portrait of the late journalist and writer, P.J. O'Rourke by Russ Cook

The magnificent face of the late satirist and journalist, PJ O'Rourke. A fine head of hair to the last (full stop).

Tools: Sketchbook Pro + Affinity Photo

Questions of Caricature Technique...

Hit these following links to read answers to specific questions that were sent to me as well as some general thoughts on how to approach caricature and drawing. They're not tutorials, as such, but musings on aspects of visual art that you may find interesting or helpful.

Technique Part 1 - 'how long on a sketch?' and 'what's the secret?'

Technique Part 2 - Some things are easy to draw while others are hard - why?

Technique Part 3 - Exaggeration? likeness? rendering eye-poppin' 3d realism!? Which is the most important?

Technique Part 4 - Drawing Hair

Tools Of The Trade Part 1 - Pencils: soft v hard

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Monday, 6 November 2023

PJ O'Rourke Caricature

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