Tuesday, December 8, 2009

The Mind Scrawls of a Mad Man

Alex Ariza doodle
Oil on 8.5 x 11 in. paper sketch

Alex Ariza doodles
Oil on 8.5 x 11 in. paper sketch

Alex Ariza doodles
Gouache and ink on 8.5 x 11 in. paper doodle

Alex Ariza doodles
Gouache and ink on 8.5 x 11 in. paper doodle

Alex Ariza doodles
Watercolor and ink on 8.5 x 11 in. paper doodle

Alex Ariza doodles
Acrylic and ink on 8.5 x 11 in. paper doodle

Alex Ariza doodles
Gouache and ink on 8.5 x 11 in. paper doodle

Alex Ariza doodle
Acrylic and ink on 8.5 x 11 in. paper doodle

Alex Ariza doodles
Watercolor and ink on 11 x 17 in.  paper doodle

Monday, March 30, 2009

Smells Like Chocolate Body Paint to Me: Alex Ariza's Student Watercolor Paintings

I got to scan in some images from the watercolor sketch book Bil Donovan told me to fill up. Filling up a sketchbook isn't as hard as you think it is. Just do it damn it!

Here are some pieces that I'm somewhat happy to show.

I did these at the New York Public Library...you know, the big one famous one with the lions at the entrance.

New York Public Library Watercolor Painting by Alex Ariza
Watercolor Sketch of the New York Public Library Interior 2009
Some chick was studying, so I decided to draw her too.

New York Public Library Watercolor Painting by Alex Ariza
Watercolor Sketch of a Woman Reading at the Library 2009
These few below I did for Bil Donovan's class. The lady model was dressed in a skimpy skirt with a wonderful view of her ass hanging out. I wish I had more time to draw her.

2008 Sketchbook Drawings by Alex Ariza
Speed Drawings of Models in Constant Motion 2009
2009 Sketchbook Drawings by Alex Ariza
Watercolor and Black Color Pencil 2009
I stayed after school tonight to draw some nudes thanks to one of our teachers, Peter Emmerich.
Watercolor Figure Drawing of Nude Woman by Alex Ariza 2009
Watercolor and Black Color Pencil Drawing of Woman 2009
This piece would be my favorite if I didn't fuck up the woman's hand. It annoys the hell outta me, but I posted it because I liked how the rest of it came out. Very Egon Schiele inspired.

Watercolor Painting of Nude Woman by Alex Ariza
Watercolor and Black Color Pencil Drawing of Woman Posing 2009

Friday, January 16, 2009

Rejected Society Of Illustrators Student Show Submissions 2009

Been real busy lately as the deadline for the Society of Illustrators was today. I will make this blog short just cause nothing is coming to mind at the moment.

First we have two pieces from the series I've started called Kids With Guns

Painting of a child posing with two NERF guns by Alex Ariza
Johnny Acrylic on 16 x 24 in. Masonite board 2009
Painting of a child posing with NERF gun by Alex Ariza
Justin Acrylic on 16 x 24 in. Masonite board 2009
I also did this piece especially for the show itself within the span of three days. Really happy how it came out. I give credit to my brother Richard for pushing me to get extra detailed, pain in the ass, but totally worth it.

Sleep Paralysis painting by Alex Ariza
A Cowboy's Worst Nightmare Acrylic on 20 x 32 in. watercolor paper 2009
That's all for now folks. New projects coming soon!