Art and Art related topics by artist and architectural illustrator, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery, with JPEG & PDF scans and prints for Fine Art articles #002Q.
Color pencil drawing of the Chicago skyline at sunset overlooking Lake Michigan by artist Stephen F. Condren.
The Krell Door is the access point to the Krell Laboratory, found on the planet Altair IV. This was the scene for the famous Science Fiction motion picture, the Forbidden Planet. The pentagon proportions of the door are flawless, for all the angles complement the design. Further, there are four panels that open simultaneously as the door opens, this is a security measure. Thus, you have four thick panels of pure Krell Metal to break through, a daunting task!
Pen & Ink Drawing OF The Krell Door #419Z
Above is my pen & ink drawing of the famous Krell Door, which is made of pure Krell Metal. The metal is unique, in that it literally absorbs energy, so when you shoot it with a ray gun, rather than melt, it gains straight from the blast. This is the place that the final scene of the movie takes place, because the Monsters of the ID melt down the door, and enter the Krell Laboratory.
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The Krell Door #419Z pen & ink drawing by artist Stephen F. Condren.
Robby the Robot was the creation, and co-star of the Science Fiction classic, The Forbidden Planet, created in 1956. This masterpiece of modern engineering design was done by MGM Studios. This is the first robot in history to have a personality, which made it a star of the film. He was a proper Englishman in every way, even to the new stranger to Alter IV. The planet Altair IV was home to Dr. Morbius, and his daughter, because their landing parting was killed by the Monsters of the ID. Because of the outstanding special effects, the film became famous. Robby is best remembered for alerting Dr. Morbius as the Monsters of the ID approached the house. When the monster breached the house, Dr. Morbius and his companions went to the Krell Lab. Robby could not get to the lab in time, because he was too slow.
Pen & Ink Drawing OF Robby The Robot #418Z
Above is a pen & ink drawing that I did, using a fine point stylus. I took the image from a photograph on the Internet, searching for Robby the Robot. Because the Internet is so vast and deep, I quick received the images. When I was a child the Forbidden Planet was my favorite movie, and still is. For this is the motion picture that gave to the world the fabulous Krell Laboratory, with access only through the impenetrable Krell Door. Robby was the right hand man of Dr. Morbius, day and night. Robby could make diamonds, and emeralds easily. The one thing that Robby could not do was kill people, because Dr. Morbius put that command in his software.
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Name #418Z pen & ink drawing by artist Stephen F. Condren.
Creature from the Black Lagoon #417Z, pen & ink drawing, and pencil portrait, by artist Stephen F. Condren, SAIC, BFA, of Condren Galleries. Prints & Scans Of This Drawing #417Z ~ Order Here.
Creature from the Black Lagoon was one of my favorite monsters as a child, because of his awesome appearance. When I grew up in the 50’s you could not see movies on demand, because there was no Internet. In those days we had to wait until the movies were old, because they ran them as re-runs on TV. The creature was scary, because he was realistic. When I was 10 years old I bought a model of the creature and painted it, because I like the image. I would keep it statue in my collection of monster, so they were all organized together.
Lagoon
The lagoon was a good place to make his home, because it was dark, and remote. The Black Lagoon was located deep in the jungles of the Amazon. When it was dark, the creature would come on the boat, because no one could see him. However, when he was caught, he would jump into the water, and swim away. Because of my monster model collection, I had the scariest room in the neighborhood.
Movie
Now with the advent of the Internet, I can watch the Creature from the Black Lagoon on my computer. The Computer makes it easy to find horror movies, because you can search on YouTube. I am able to make drawings of the Creature, because I can look up his picture on the Internet. The pen & ink drawing that I have made here is from the Internet.
Pen & Ink Drawing OF Creature From The Black Lagoon #417Z
Hillary Clinton #416Z, pen & ink drawing, and pencil portrait, by artist Stephen F. Condren, SAIC, BFA, of Condren Galleries. First Lady of the United States, and Secretary of State.
Hillary R. Clinton was the First Lady of the United States, because her Husband was the President. As First Lady she opened the doors of the White House because she wanted all people to share in public voice. Because of her outstanding achievements Hillary has become one of the most sought after people in the United States. Hillary has been a champion of Women’s Rights because she is a woman. Hillary Clinton is a champion of Human Rights, because she wants to end oppression.
Secretary Of State
President Barack Obama appointed Hillary Rodham Clinton as the Secretary of States because she was a woman, and needed a female in public office. Hillary was the first female to hold this high office. Recently she was on television with her daughter Chelsea and talked about her marriage. Hillary said that staying married to her husband was the gutsiest thing that she ever did, because she wanted to keep her family together.
Pen & Ink Drawing OF Name #416Z
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Hillary Clinton #416Z pen & ink drawing by artist Stephen F. Condren.
Mark Zuckerberg has risen to fame as the founder of Facebook. A graduate of Harvard University, Mark Zuckerberg taken his college days concept and made it a world wide phenomena. But now everyone is on Facebook and learning more about the world, friends, and family. Facebook uses images and text to share information about news, people, and event all over the world. Because he is one of the richest men in the world many people want his advise.
Because today, in the news, Mr. Zuckerberg announced that if Elizabeth Warren were to become the President of the United States that he would sue the Federal Government. Since the advent of Elizabeth Warren in the recent Presidential polls all eyes are on her, especially the business community and Wall Street. For she has stated that she wants to break up the big companies. Because Mark Zuckerberg has said that the size of our company is good and does not want the government to get involved. He pointed to the efficientcy of Facebook vs. Twitter, his closest rival.
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Mark Zuckerberg #415Z pen & ink drawing by artist Stephen F. Condren.
Tarnhelm #414Z, pen & ink drawing, and pencil rendering, by artist Stephen F. Condren, SAIC, BFA, of Condren Galleries. The tarnhelm is part of the Richard Wagner Ring Cycle.
In the legend of the Nibelungen Lieder, Mime fashions the TarnHelm out of the gold that Albrecht has stolen from the Rheinmadens. The image of the tarnhelm that I have chosen stems from one of my favorite record covers of Die Walkure This image on the cover show the brass helmet with wings fashioned on each side elegantly lifting upwards. It rests on a table with fire in the background denoting the Magic Fire Music which closes the music drama of the opera.
Since the age of 14, when I purchased my first recording of Richard Wager highlights for General Music Store on 71st Street in South Shore. The moment that I heard the music of Tannhauser I was hooked for life, and I am still there. There is so much that I can say about the music of Richard Wagner, as so many have done. However, I would like to say for me, that the music of Wagner, more than any other composer hits home to my very soul. There is nothing that speaks to me more deeply than the music of Richard Wagner.
Pen & Ink Drawing OF The TarnHelm #414Z
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Tarnhelm #414Z pen & ink drawing by artist Stephen F. Condren.
Male figure drawing #311Z, or manly physique sketch with pencil contour lines by artist, and Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery, with gay LGBTQ approved prints, and scans. Prints & Scans Of This Drawing #311Z ~ Order Here.
The pencil drawing here starts out like all of my drawings as a quick sketch, because he was moving. When the sketch is done, I will make a scan of it. I like to compliment the detailing with shade and shadows, and contour lines. Because my task in the drawing was to capture the image and delineate the key forms of the young man.
Realism
I have no interest in doing a “realistic” drawing, because they are boring. I would rather express myself through the movements of my pencil, because it is natural. Most importantly, it is best to draw what is easy to delineate, then people can understand it. If you draw organically, your work will always look good. I prefer to draw from real life, because I can see all the details.
Pencil drawing of a young man by artist Stephen F. Condren.
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Male figure drawing #311Z, or manly physique sketch with pencil contour lines by artist Stephen F. Condren of Condren Galleries, with gay LGBTQ approved prints, and scans.
This article is about Father John Chrzan #310Z, and his pencil portrait, written and drawing by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery ~ the rendering is done first as a pencil drawing, which comes with JPEG & PDF scans for making prints, note cards, and stationery. Congratulations Father John!
The pencil drawing was done as a gift for Father John’s “21st” Birthday. The birthday celebration was posted on the doors of the chapel so we had time to plan the event. I drew Father John’s portrait in the same way as that of Father Christian Shiu, which was a live sitting during the birthday party. Father John was an excellent model, because he did not move.
Mass
When I came to the 8:00 AM mass on Friday morning, while I was sitting during mass, I realized that I had left my drawing satchel at home. Father John is an excellent priest, because he know the Bible.
Chapel
When I got back to the church, everyone was in the multi-purpose room below the Chapel, which we use for Knights of Columbus. Everyone was there from mass and we had cake and ice-cream with other treats. After the photos and the blessing I sat down with father and commenced to draw him. Because Father John is a good model, because he looks at you. All humor set aside, Father John was well mannered and we had a polite conversation, where I was telling him about my home parish of St. Philip Neri in South Shore, and Mendel Catholic High School.
Portrait
All in all the portrait took about 10 minutes to draw. Most importantly, we all love Father John and we all wish you Happy Birthday!
Pencil drawing of Father John Chrzan.
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Father John Chrzan #310Z with prints by artist Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.
Father Christian Shiu #309Z, Catholic Priest pencil portrait of him on his birthday, drawn and written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery ~ the rendering is done first as a pencil drawing, which comes with JPEG & PDF scans for making prints, note cards, and stationery. Congratulations and Happy Birthday Father Christian Shiu!
From all of us at St. Gilbert Parish in Grayslake.
Pencil Rendering For Father Christian Shiu #309Z
Clinker Stylus Sketch
The pencil drawing is of Father Christian Shiu, Associate Pastor of St. Gilbert Parish, in Grayslake, Illinois. Today Father Shiu celebrated mass in the Chapel at 8:00 AM, and it was well attended. After the service all of us at mass went down to the chapel hall to celebrate Father Shiu’s birthday!
It was a most festive event that everyone helped make a success. We all knew about this event from last week when it posted at the church on the door. So each person brought something for the party in the way of cake and treats. Kate brought a beautiful cake from Jewel. I will be sure to call on her when it comes time for my birthday!
Associate Pastor
Last year Father Shiu was assigned to our parish by the Archdiocese of Chicago. He came as a transition for Father Jose, that took on the Pastoring of St. Timothy Parish in Chicago. Below is a picture of us with father Jose as his farewell party.
With the arrival of Father Shiu a whole new era for St. Gilbert has commenced. The first thing that I can tell you is that he knows everyone at church by their name! Father Shiu is very intelligent, and his great learning is complimented by his warmth of character and love of Christ and people. To know Father Shiu is to love him, and all of us here can testify to that.
Theology
I never give up on wrestling with Father Shiu over Theological concepts and points. When I talk with him he always listens (after addressing me by my name) and then hears me out. He is great to challenge and a joy to talk with on subjects, ranging from the Historical Critical Method of the Bible, to emanant Theologians such as Rudolph Bultmann, Paul Tillich, and Albert Schweitzer, and Theological issues such as Dipolar Theism and Process Theology. I always look forward to sharing with him! Father Shiu is Theologically sound, and an outstanding Roman Catholic Priest.
The Mass
Often I attend the 8:00 AM mass, and I am always pleased to see Father Shiu as the Celebrant. Father Shiu possesses a rare gift in his manner in which he renders the mass. There is something very sacred about his deportment and gestures, not to mention his wonderful singing voice! The Archdiocese had better watch out, because I am afraid that they may lose Father Shiu to a major entertainment network with his outstanding musical skills! It is hard to turn down those millions.
Portrait
Shortly after the blessing, I had the honor to draw the portrait of Father Shiu. I had brought with me by art supplies and kindly asked him to pose for me, and he accepted. Father Shiu is an excellent model and did exactly as I had requested of him, that being not to look down at the drawing as I sketched.
I had my 6B lead pencils with sketch board and other art supplies. Then, off to work! As I drew him we had a delightful conversation about art and the rendering of figures. I expressed to him that it is more difficult to draw children and young people because they have no lines on their faces. We also talked about Chinatown in Chicago, where he is from. Our family has been going there for decades, and we most often ate at Won Kow, managed by David Ho. We also talked about foreign languages, as Father Shiu speaks Spanish. I bantered around with him in Spanish and German with great delight as I drew.
Photos
As I drew Father Shiu, others gathered around to watch. I had told father that I was just going to draw a quick barroom sketch rather than a polished studio rendering, and to please relax and enjoy the process. Cathy came over and took many photos of me drawing Father Shiu, and even took the drawing and placed it on the drawing board and did a nice flat screen image shot of it. As I returned home I took the drawing of Father Shiu and made of a scan of it, which you can see here.
Video
All in all it was a wonderful morning, and we all delighted to share in the joy of celebrating Father Christian Shiu’s Birthday.
Happy Birthday Father Christian Shiu!
Pencil drawing of father Christian Shiu.
Group photo for father Christian Shiu on his birthday. My sketch board can be seen on the table.
Group photo for Father Jose.
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Father Christian Shiu #309Z, Catholic priest Pencil drawing by artist Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.
This article is about American Legion drawing #279Z, of Peter Kristan, and written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery, which comes with JPEG & PDF scans for making prints, note cards, and stationery. Congratulations Peter Kristan!
Peter grew up in Liberyville, Illinois, and was classmates with Hollywood celebrity, Marlon Brando. Peter told me that he know him and that everyone called him “Bud”. This is the first time that I have ever known that Marlon Brando was called this. Also, Peter said that “Bud” was a quiet guy that kept to himself.
Pencil Drawing For American Legion Drawing #301Z
Clinker Stylus Sketch
The day before this I had coffee with Peter at our “Cup of Joe” at the Area Coffee shop, hosted by Lake County Veterans & Family Services. As we were talking I asked him if I could draw his portrait tomorrow morning at the Post’s weekly coffee, and he said yes.
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The next morning when I arrived at the coffee, I saw Peter, and I went up to him and said “let me settle in for a bit and then I will come over to draw your portrait.
The Drawing
Quick Sketch
It must be understood that this drawing is a sketch or vignette and not a “Studio” drawing or rendering. This is meant to be free and fresh, done right on the spot in a few minutes. All in all, the drawing took me about 10 minutes to do.
Peter was an outstanding sitter, and I will say, one of the best I have worked with in a long time. He did just as I asked, and never looked down to see what I was drawing. This is important, because I need to have the sitter looking at me in the eye at all time as I draw him to that I have the correct position of his eye balls. Even the slightest error in line placement at this point can ruin everything. The eyes are the most important element of any portrait.
Because I started the drawing with light lines making circles to place the size and scale of the figure. If you look closely you can see the light lines below the face.
As I capture more of Peter’s image, I then darkened the contour lines to give strength to his form. Following the lines, I made use of hatching and cross-hatching to give shade and shadow to the figure. This is important in bringing out the character of the sitter.
You have to be careful not to put down too many lines, just use enough to capture the spirit of the man!
Pencil portrait of Peter Kristan.
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American Legion drawing #301Z pen & ink drawing with prints by artist Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.
