John sits back

john sits back
Originally uploaded by rudisillart.

this is the drawing that started me painting "The Meeting" series. I have only done a study of it and not the finished painting because I am not happy with the study. Part of my struggle with the studies and paintings is to keep a "painterly version" of that drawing essence without overworking. it's funny that the people who have seen the painted study like it but I think it is too solid and stiff. more work to do.

Three makes a meeting

meeting group
Originally uploaded by rudisillart.

this is one of my favorite meeting sketches. I am currently trying to decide what goes into my book for the Comic-con in San Francisco in April. This is defintely one of them

Morning ops meeting

sk061c ops meeting
Originally uploaded by rudisillart.

this is one of my favorite little meeting sketches. Ultimately it will become a painting (in my "The Meeting" series). the people in these 20 minute meetings were an eclectic group but for a short time in the mornings we checked-in about the new issues and shared a couple laughs. the guy in the hood seemed to be perpetually "waking up". I hope the final painting will capture the crisp simplicity of this drawing and convey all the feelings of each participant.

See my "The Meeting" set of drawings on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rudisillart/sets/72157594323088888/

stephen listens in meeting

stephen
Originally uploaded by rudisillart.

I have a new boss and I can't draw in meetings like this any more. I actually read a psych study that doodling in meetings actually helps people to concentrate and remember more. now I will have to sit like stephen, with chin in hand, and pretend to be focused.