Category Archives: New Personal Work

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Thomas Pitilli – ‘The Game’

   I’m working on a series of self initiated illustrations based off of classic literature. So far it’s been very rewarding to combine my love of story, with my love of illustrating. Here’s the first one based on Jack London’s

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Thomas Pitilli – ‘The Game’

   I’m working on a series of self initiated illustrations based off of classic literature. So far it’s been very rewarding to combine my love of story, with my love of illustrating. Here’s the first one based on Jack London’s

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Thomas Pitilli – Carving my way…

Every now and then, in between assignments, I get a chance to work on a single, or a series of personal pieces that really reflect where I am at artistically and help me determine where I want to go next. This

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Thomas Pitilli – Carving my way…

Every now and then, in between assignments, I get a chance to work on a single, or a series of personal pieces that really reflect where I am at artistically and help me determine where I want to go next. This

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PJ McQuade – Tots, Babies and Kids, Oh My!

I did a bunch of kid portraits for family and friends recently. Behold the next generation! Benjamin DiLeone – Applesauce on Shirt Charlie Sallese #1 – Beach Ponderer Charlie Sallese #2 – Cake Overload Charlie Kelley – The Grand Buddha

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PJ McQuade – Tots, Babies and Kids, Oh My!

I did a bunch of kid portraits for family and friends recently. Behold the next generation! Benjamin DiLeone – Applesauce on Shirt Charlie Sallese #1 – Beach Ponderer Charlie Sallese #2 – Cake Overload Charlie Kelley – The Grand Buddha

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Daniel Fishel – New Limited Color Work

For the last three years, I’ve worked in a very painterly way when approaching my illustrations. About a year ago I had the opportunity to work in a less painterly and just using flat colors, limited palette and textures on an

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Daniel Fishel – New Limited Color Work

For the last three years, I’ve worked in a very painterly way when approaching my illustrations. About a year ago I had the opportunity to work in a less painterly and just using flat colors, limited palette and textures on an

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Brett Affrunti – Crime Scene Illustration

I’ve always had a great interest in work dogs, whether it be K-9 unit, guide dogs for the blind, therapy dogs, etc. I also love crime scene illustrations and old school illustrations with fun, creepy subject matter. I decided to

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Brett Affrunti – Crime Scene Illustration

I’ve always had a great interest in work dogs, whether it be K-9 unit, guide dogs for the blind, therapy dogs, etc. I also love crime scene illustrations and old school illustrations with fun, creepy subject matter. I decided to

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Mike Freiheit – Political Monsters

  Happy Halloween, everyone! Happy voting (if you’re in the states)!   Thanks for looking.

Political Monsters by Mike Freiheit

Mike Freiheit – Political Monsters

  Happy Halloween, everyone! Happy voting (if you’re in the states)!   Thanks for looking.

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PJ McQuade – MF Gallery’s Halloween Show

Here’s another side of my work, something different.  I have some original watercolors of my SHAPES series in the MF Gallery‘s Halloween Show in Brooklyn this year.  The opening night party last weekend was a blast and the owners Frank

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PJ McQuade – MF Gallery’s Halloween Show

Here’s another side of my work, something different.  I have some original watercolors of my SHAPES series in the MF Gallery‘s Halloween Show in Brooklyn this year.  The opening night party last weekend was a blast and the owners Frank

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Noah Patrick Pfarr – Ron Perlman

Here’s another portrait for my series.  I’ve always loved Ron Perlman.  I don’t know what it is about him, but he always has this aura of strength, dignity, and power.  So here is my portrayal trying to capture that majestic

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Noah Patrick Pfarr – Ron Perlman

Here’s another portrait for my series.  I’ve always loved Ron Perlman.  I don’t know what it is about him, but he always has this aura of strength, dignity, and power.  So here is my portrayal trying to capture that majestic

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PJ McQuade – Electric Eel Apocalypse

Sometimes personal illustrations are created that are open to interpretation.  This one defies explanation so I will leave it to you to decipher the meaning.

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PJ McQuade – Electric Eel Apocalypse

Sometimes personal illustrations are created that are open to interpretation.  This one defies explanation so I will leave it to you to decipher the meaning.

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PJ McQuade – The Tale of Horatio Reginari (Partial) – Tricks Aren’t Just for Kids

HORATIO REGINARI : MAGICIAN  & MASTER OF OBSCURITY by Daria Sellon McQuade Magican Horatio Reginari is a close kept secret among the magician community. He was born in Merrick, Long Island in 1942 to Margaret and Daniel Reginari. Little is

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PJ McQuade – The Tale of Horatio Reginari (Partial) – Tricks Aren’t Just for Kids

HORATIO REGINARI : MAGICIAN  & MASTER OF OBSCURITY by Daria Sellon McQuade Magican Horatio Reginari is a close kept secret among the magician community. He was born in Merrick, Long Island in 1942 to Margaret and Daniel Reginari. Little is

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PJ McQuade – Roddy Piper, They Live

I posted a bunch of new prints up on my Etsy store, including this bad boy. Roddy Piper from They Live “I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass…and I’m all out of bubblegum .” 8×8″ giclée print.

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PJ McQuade – Roddy Piper, They Live

I posted a bunch of new prints up on my Etsy store, including this bad boy. Roddy Piper from They Live “I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass…and I’m all out of bubblegum .” 8×8″ giclée print.

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Noah Patrick Pfarr – Portrait of Tilda Swinton

In my downtime recently I’ve taken it upon myself to work on some portraits to flesh-out that part of my portfolio.  Admittedly, I rarely do portraits.  I think I’ve always lacked the confidence in my ability to create a recognizable

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Noah Patrick Pfarr – Portrait of Tilda Swinton

In my downtime recently I’ve taken it upon myself to work on some portraits to flesh-out that part of my portfolio.  Admittedly, I rarely do portraits.  I think I’ve always lacked the confidence in my ability to create a recognizable

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Mike Freiheit – New Work

Hey y’all. Here’s a few new personal character pieces I’ve been working on. This is Coyote Jane. I’m pretty sure that Coyote is a scientist and Jane was a lounge singer until she got mixed up in something bad and

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Mike Freiheit – New Work

Hey y’all. Here’s a few new personal character pieces I’ve been working on. This is Coyote Jane. I’m pretty sure that Coyote is a scientist and Jane was a lounge singer until she got mixed up in something bad and

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Thomas Pitilli – New Personal Work

Above are some recent pieces I’ve created, exploring the theme of nature and women. It seems to be somewhat reoccurring in my work, so when I found myself with a little extra time, I decided to explore it even further. I hoping

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Thomas Pitilli – New Personal Work

Above are some recent pieces I’ve created, exploring the theme of nature and women. It seems to be somewhat reoccurring in my work, so when I found myself with a little extra time, I decided to explore it even further. I hoping

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Keith Negley – Silver Screen Society

So here is something really fun I got to do. It’s a film poster for the Silver Screen Society, a curated online gallery for film posters re-imagined and inspired by classic films. Every month they pick a film and have

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Keith Negley – Silver Screen Society

So here is something really fun I got to do. It’s a film poster for the Silver Screen Society, a curated online gallery for film posters re-imagined and inspired by classic films. Every month they pick a film and have

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Jon Sperry – Dogs of Politics

Gearing up for the political season, here is a new promo illustration. This is set up for a magazine spread, but also works well at about postcard size. I’m interested to hear the feedback on this image because I wanted

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Jon Sperry – Dogs of Politics

Gearing up for the political season, here is a new promo illustration. This is set up for a magazine spread, but also works well at about postcard size. I’m interested to hear the feedback on this image because I wanted

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Noah Patrick Pfarr – TSA “Screening Room”

I did this piece on the controversy surrounding TSA airport screening practices with the addition of back-scatter imaging scanners in most airports. Airport Security has become a big issue on the American public’s minds with these new procedures and full

"It's Showtime!"

Noah Patrick Pfarr – TSA “Screening Room”

I did this piece on the controversy surrounding TSA airport screening practices with the addition of back-scatter imaging scanners in most airports. Airport Security has become a big issue on the American public’s minds with these new procedures and full

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Brian Taylor — Mad Men Illustrations

I’m a big fan of Mad Men and over the years have been inspired to do a few illustrations based on the characters. I recently finished this Don Draper illustration in anticipation of the season premiere. A few other portraits

Featured

Brian Taylor — Mad Men Illustrations

I’m a big fan of Mad Men and over the years have been inspired to do a few illustrations based on the characters. I recently finished this Don Draper illustration in anticipation of the season premiere. A few other portraits

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Joel Kimmel – Advanced Training

This is an illustration for an article I had read about advanced training techniques that athletes are using. Of course, riding a bike underwater isn’t one of them (or maybe it is?), but I thought it would nicely illustrate the

Advanced Training

Joel Kimmel – Advanced Training

This is an illustration for an article I had read about advanced training techniques that athletes are using. Of course, riding a bike underwater isn’t one of them (or maybe it is?), but I thought it would nicely illustrate the