Portraits of people in pencil, pen & inks, and watercolors by artist and architectural illustrator, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery, with JPEG & PDF scans and prints of Portraits #052Q.
Pen & ink drawing of Charles Krauthammer 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.
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.
Condren Galleries Ltd. For Father John Chrzan #310Z
Father John Chrzan #310Z As Fine Art
Father John Chrzan #310Z As Figure Drawing
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Father John Chrzan #310Z with prints by artist Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.
With honor, this article is about a pencil drawing or sketch and prints Veterans at American Legion Post 867, Mundelein, Illinois, and written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery. Congratulations American Legion Post 867!
The pencil drawing is done with a 6B lead. As I came into the post this morning for coffee, just after 8:15 AM, I sat with my fellow Veterans and then got myself a cup of coffee. I came into the post with my satchel that has all of my drawing materials. Because I am a Veteran I love drawing images and portraits of fellow Veterans.
Returning from the kitchen with my mug of coffee sat at a table and joined in on the conversation. Shortly after I sat down I pulled out my paper and pencils and started to draw. My subject turned out to be two dear men that sat across from me at the table.
As usual, I lightly draw out the figure then move in with more detail and accuracy. The first image that I drew was of Rich Slovak. You can see the lightly penciled in circles that make up his head. I have made use of bold contour lines to outline his head and the used hatching and cross-hatching to give shade and shadows to the form.
To the right of Rich is Glenn. I have moved the two men closer together so that they fit into the picture, in reality they are further apart. Like with the drawing of Rich, my sketch of Glenn starts out loose and light and then I focus in on the details. Glenn, unlike Rich, is waring glasses. Glasses can be difficult to work with as they can distort the contour of the face. Further, doing shading with glasses can get tedious, which defeats the point of line drawings.
Contour Lines
I like to make use of contour lines to bring out the structured of the image. I am careful to blend contour lines with the shading so that the image does not look flattened.
When I have finished delineating the images I then put a nice touch of tone to the background with horizontal lines rushing upwards. The drawing took about 10 minutes to do.
Pencil drawing of American Legion Post 867 Veterans.
Condren Galleries Ltd. for American Legion Drawing #288Z
Fine Arts Gallery
Condren Galleries is pleased to have been to participate in the execution of watercolor house portrait #000Z.
Stephen F. Condren for American Legion Drawing #288Z
Artist
As an artist I have made American Legion drawing #288Z a staple of my portraiture works.
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American Legion drawing #288Z pen & ink drawing with prints by artist Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.
With honor, this article is written about a profile pencil drawing and prints of Pilot and Lt. Colonel (Ret.), United States Air Force, Bateman Blair #287Z, brother of Broker/Realtor John Blair of Baird Warner, Libertyville, Illinois, and written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery. Congratulations Bate Blair!
The pencil drawing of Bateman Blair is a profile drawing. It was done this afternoon at the “Cup of Joe” coffee sponsored by the Lake County Veterans Foundation, in Grayslake, Illinois.
While enjoying the company of my fellow Veterans at the Area General Store in Mundelein, I pulled out my pencils and paper and began to draw Bateman.
As you can see from the drawing below, I first started the drawing by making light circles in the region of Bate’s head. Then as I “zeroed” in on the details of his face I became for precise in my line work. Bate was of course talking while I drew so the image is somewhat based on different positions of his face. However, his movements were not severe so what you see is pretty much what he looks like. Bate is a fine looking gentleman with stately facial features, and a man of honor.
As I continued with the detailing of his cranium contour lines, I then started to focus on his eye brows and nose. From here I worked my way down to his lips and chin. When I had these areas adequately detailed, I moved on to his hear. Prior to this I had outlined his entire head and now I was filling in his hair line and neck.
I work the fullness of his body through his shirt, you can even see the tip of his pen in his shirt pocket. In all the drawing took about 10 minutes to draw.
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Pencil drawing of Bateman (Bate) Blair, Pilot, Lt. Colonel.
Condren Galleries Ltd. for Bateman Blair #287Z
Fine Arts Gallery
Condren Galleries is pleased to have been to participate in the pencil profile drawing of Bateman Blair #287Z.
Stephen F. Condren for Bateman Blair #287Z
Artist
As an artist I have made drawings like that of Bateman Blair #287Z a staple of my works.
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Bateman Blair #287Z drawing with prints by artist Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.
This is about Victor Carranza #2399B Pencil portrait of a young man by, which is for sale at discount with prints by artist Stephen F. Condren, SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery, offering JPEG & PDF scans. This portrait of Victor Carranza was done at Phoenix Club in Elk Grove Village near Chicago, Illinois.
Pencil Portrait Art
Pencils are used for this drawing. I used a 6B lead to give me thicker softer lines.
