The Art of Pinto
Monday, October 2, 2023
A Funky Phantom Re-Do!
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Can You Read My Mind?
Friday, September 15, 2023
Vacation Pic!
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Maureen's Superman!
I scanned it and touched it up just a bit and then added some digital color to it. The original reference was done by John Byrne for the back of the original trade paperback of Man of Steel in case you were wondering.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Charles Flanders Homage!
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Digital Art!
I never intended to become a digital artist. In fact, I hesitate to even label myself as one, as it is still seen by some as a "shortcut" or "easy way out." The notion that using digital tools diminishes the altruistic nature of art is outdated and narrow-minded. It is simply a different medium for artists, just like a pencil and paper differ from oil on canvas. What truly matters is the act of creating, the mark making, rather than the method used. Drawing and painting digitally can be just as challenging and intricate as traditional methods, and it is certainly not a matter of following a predetermined formula or “paint by numbers”. Embracing digital art opens up a world of endless possibilities and eliminates the limitations that may scare some away. There is no excuse for producing anything less than our best, as we no longer have any excuses. As long as there is a hand holding a tool, there is an artist.
Monday, August 28, 2023
Indiana Jones Commission!
I recently completed a large commission piece of Indiana Jones. This one was done traditionally with ink on paper at 11x17. The client asked for Indy and an "aged up" Short Round with the Fountain of Youth. Was a fun premise.
Here are a few in progress shots for you to enjoy!
Monday, August 14, 2023
Vacation Sketches!
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Black Bolt!
Here is a drawing I recently made in my sketchbook. Simple number 2 pencil and Sharpie markers! I actually kinda like this one!
Enjoy!
Monday, July 3, 2023
Some Recent Commissions!
These are a few fun commissions I recently did for HeroesCon. I am really enjoying hand inking these! Well, you are only seeing two hand inked as I forgot to scan the completed Darth Maul piece so I digitally inked my sketch to post it. To be honest, this one may look a tad better as it's easter to paint a lightsaber blade in the computer! You know it to be true!
Enjoy!!