Blak Smyth's art thread

[Blak Smyth]

I have been thinking about starting to do cigar artwork.
I have created this thread to discuss my art, get opinions and display what I have created.


I did my first cigar art pencil sketch this weekend, what do you guys think?
It is about 9"-10" long. It looks much better than the pic gives it justice.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6171/6162077921_91d51c62cc_z.jpg

[irratebass]

Looks good and better than I could do :tu

[wayner123]

I mean no disrespect personally, but I don't see this as art. It's a simple drawing or sketch. It doesn't convey anything to me other than it's a cigar.

[Blak Smyth]

I mean no disrespect personally, but I don't see this as art. It's a simple drawing or sketch. It doesn't convey anything to me other than it's a cigar.

I see your point, this "is" only a sketch. It is a starting point, I have not done any cigar art yet so I am just testing the waters.
Personally I see a simple drawing or sketch as art, if it speaks to you personally or not.
Thanks for the opinion though, I respect your honesty.

[irratebass]

Isn't art in the eye of the beholder as well?

[WittyUserName]

Shane, that is awesome!! Keep up the good work. I love pencil sketches, my grandfather used to sketch his grandchildren and I have a few of them.

[Blak Smyth]

Shane, that is awesome!! Keep up the good work. I love pencil sketches, my grandfather used to sketch his grandchildren and I have a few of them.

That is awesome, make sure you protect those. Those sound like something you want to keep and pass down!

[wayner123]

Isn't art in the eye of the beholder as well?

Yes, it is. But he was looking for comments and I made a point to say that "to me" it wasn't.

[irratebass]

Yes, it is. But he was looking for comments and I made a point to say that "to me" it wasn't.

Understood :tu That's why I don't really get art, I don't always see what I should and I don't know how to preceive it sometimes that it just frustrates me, but I see your point.

[14holestogie]

Looks fine to me, Shane. Growing up surrounded by artistic siblings and other family with not a lick of skill in me, I appreciate your work for what it is. With that said, I think once you get past the sketching phase and into bringing something original from within you to the pad or canvas, that's when you'll really get some accolades. :2

[lawrand]

We are not the first group to ever ask "What is art?". Probably few topics have been more debated excepting "What is the best caliber - 9mm or 45ACP?". While some like wayner123 may not view the simple pencil sketch as "art", the sketch strikes an emotional chord in Mickey and he sees art. Opinions differ, that gives flavor to life.

Whether or not we will agree if it is art, I suspect most,if not all of us will agree that you are an "artist". I say this because of the work you have done on your avatars and their reception in this forum. That work really stands on it's own.

Whatever anyone thinks of your sketch (and I like it very much), I believe that it is only a seed that has been planted and that you certainly have the talent to grow that seed and if it is not "art", it will most certainly lead to "art".

Please do not think I am being flippant or sarcastic, because I'm not. You have the beginnings of a dream and some talent. Pursue that dream. If the art is in you, it will surface.

[Ogre]

IMO it is art. Its a skill that not all have. Some people would consider the shed I built art. Its all in what you consider it to be. I like what you have done.

[mkarnold1]

Nice matting and a black frame and I would put that on my man room wall.

[Bill86]

Understood :tu That's why I don't really get art, I don't always see what I should and I don't know how to preceive it sometimes that it just frustrates me, but I see your point.

Yep it's cool that people can draw and paint but more often than not..... I don't get it.

That said looks good.

[Blak Smyth]

Okay, so I realize this is very raw and sloppy but that's why I like it.
I was just laying an outline to start painting from and after I was done for the night I actually liked the base outline the way it is. It's kind of dark and raw.
It is a work in progress but I figured I would share:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/6166067736_9919d8af78.jpg

My plan is to have a cigar in the mouth with the smoke rising up on the left.
I really can't decide if I will detail this or just keep it this sloppy raw look, we will have to see.
I assume this style will appeal more to my personal tastes than most of yours.

Any comments so far?

By the way,
Mike (muhren) is a great painter and a truly generous BOTL. We have been talking in PM's and he has been very helpfull! I highly recomend supporting him and his art! I really appreciate all your help Mike!

[Emjaysmash]

I like them all.

Please make more.

[WittyUserName]

Brilliant!!!

[irratebass]

Yep it's cool that people can draw and paint but more often than not..... I don't get it.

That said looks good.

:tu

[shilala]

I think the pencil sketch is awesome. While the painting is meritous technically, I don't like the subject matter, so it doesn't make me really "look at it", ya know? I had to go back and take a good look (twice) before I was ready to comment, just to be fair, and say it's really pretty awesome. How anyone can make paint do anything is beyond me, and the skull is really very complicated and intricate.
Well done, my man. :tu
I think you're going to really make this thing go in a big way.

[jonumberone]

I'm really digging the Skull, Shane!
Very excited to see the finished piece!

[Skywalker]

Okay, so I realize this is very raw and sloppy but that's why I like it.
I was just laying an outline to start painting from and after I was done for the night I actually liked the base outline the way it is. It's kind of dark and raw.
It is a work in progress but I figured I would share:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/6166067736_9919d8af78.jpg

My plan is to have a cigar in the mouth with the smoke rising up on the left.
I really can't decide if I will detail this or just keep it this sloppy raw look, we will have to see.
I assume this style will appeal more to my personal tastes than most of yours.

Any comments so far?

By the way,
Mike (muhren) is a great painter and a truly generous BOTL. We have been talking in PM's and he has been very helpfull! I highly recomend supporting him and his art! I really appreciate all your help Mike!

Reminded me of this:

http://www.thecigarnut.com/illusione-color2.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

Reminded me of this:

http://www.thecigarnut.com/illusione-color2.jpg

That's funny, I have never seen that before. Looks alot alike.
Thanks for the comments everybody!

[WittyUserName]

Hey, what ever happened to your artwork? I really like the pencil sketch and was hoping to see more.......

Keep it up brother.

[Blak Smyth]

Hey, what ever happened to your artwork? I really like the pencil sketch and was hoping to see more.......

Keep it up brother.

Painting is still sitting on my table, I look at it everyday but have not done anymore yet.
I would rather smoke than paint smoke, currently not enough time for both.
I do need to do some more work though!

[Taki]

Shane brother....looks pretty good but I bet I could do better hahaha jk man looks great glad to see your sharing your art work...best way to make a name for yourself and I am certain that you will:tu But I may have to throw a piece of work on here now to keep up! :)

[Blak Smyth]

I am slowly working on this painting, here is a current update.
I still have a way to go.
What do you guys think?
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/6166067736_9919d8af78.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6118/6275776419_a3aa246d8c.jpg

[WittyUserName]

Looking god Shane!! I look like that cigar could kill you.....:)

[Blak Smyth]

Looking god Shane!! I look like that cigar could kill you.....:)

Maybe it is a pvnisher?:r

[Taki]

Not bad Shane..not bad looks good

[Blak Smyth]

I often draw random stuff during my work meetings, I call them the meeting minutes.
I will post them here when they have cigar related images like today did.
These are not anything impressive just some doodles during meetings, whatever I can do to stay awake!


Today meeting minutes:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6049/6350882929_ba49fbe5d7.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

Also any suggestion to what specific cigar band I should use in my above painting?
I was thinking maybe the red S&B (MOAB?), having it be the only colored item in the piece.

Thoughts?

[sevans105]

I like that idea. Having the red band on the otherwise black and white would really pop. muhren did a similar thing with his Opus X pen and ink drawings. Although Illusione isn't in Red...That might be cool too...kind of a nod to their Bat wing logo.

[Blak Smyth]

I like that idea. Having the red band on the otherwise black and white would really pop. muhren did a similar thing with his Opus X pen and ink drawings. Although Illusione isn't in Red...That might be cool too...kind of a nod to their Bat wing logo.

I am not real happy it resembles the Illusione thing though, I never saw the Illusione thing before it was posted here. If I do that I might as well add the wings, might be kind of a cool tibute. It will be different enough but still be similar. I could add the red oval for a punch of color then. Thanks for the input Scott!
What does the 9 mean on the Illusione logo, any idea?

I am going to do the smoke different, was just messing around.

[sevans105]

Oh...the Meeting sketch was great. you got skills man.

[Blak Smyth]

Oh...the Meeting sketch was great. you got skills man.

Thanks, I have tons. Just this is the first with a cigar in it.
I will keep adding cigars now I think.

[LigaPrivadaT84]

You got some real talent there, Shane; thanks for sharing and hope to see more.
:tu

[Blak Smyth]

Names removed to protect the guilty:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6053/6351753862_035332211f_z.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6099/6351016499_d1743075bb_z.jpg

[s15driftking]

I dig it bro, good ****.

[maninblack]

Looks good Shane! Keep it up. I may need some art for my man cave.

[Eleven]

Every single one of those Meeting Minutes, I thought: Tattoo, tattoo, tattoo...


Those rock!

[sevans105]

Names removed to protect the guilty:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6053/6351753862_035332211f_z.jpg

My favorite part is the Aztec Robo-Cthulu at the top right. :tu

[WittyUserName]

Shane your doodles are AMAZING. Keep going to meetings and posting the minutes, even if they do not have cigars in them.

[Blak Smyth]

I dig it bro, good ****.

Thanks, I like the paintings you posted too. They kinda remind me of my own style. I am just getting started in the world of painting, been drawing all my life. I really like how you treated the background of that last painting!


Thanks for the kind words everybody!:tu

[DPD6030]

You have way more talent than this stick figure only guy. I wish I had 1/10 of your talent. Keep up the fine work Shane. :tu

[Blak Smyth]

You may know I love zombies!!!
This is something I came up with, I'm gonna refine it and get some shirts made eventually:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6114/6358299815_d8385aab30.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6216/6357958683_1bd8b3e60e_m.jpg

[WittyUserName]

Hell yeah, that is awesome!!

[Blak Smyth]

More meeting minutes I found, sorry so blury:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6436217973_0990c12f3d_z.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6436218193_82188f9f3f_z.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6436214975_ecd9f5acc5_z.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6436216055_f233ab72ac.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6436215781_c1f1759e32_z.jpg

Free hand ink on my wife:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6436217777_7b08c50482.jpg

Abstract oil painting I never finished:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6436216471_268e6bc886_b.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

Skull Painting update:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/6166067736_9919d8af78.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6118/6275776419_a3aa246d8c.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6441213311_53c17750b4.jpg

[SteelCityBoy]

Fellow cigar zombie Shane...your work is looking great! Keep it up and keep the pics coming my friend! Very impressive indeed! :tu

[Blak Smyth]

I am thinking I am going to wrap the smoke around the edge and have it turn into a banner under the skull!
Still thinking of making the cigar a red S&B!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6441213311_53c17750b4.jpg

[DPD6030]

Heck I'd buy me one of those t-shirts :tu They look great.

[Conch Republican]

Heck I'd buy me one of those t-shirts :tu They look great.

Me too! Several! Throw in some cross hairs! :banger

[Blak Smyth]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6466137837_689e87b416.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6466149177_229b0d1fea_m.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6466208981_82c542664b_m.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6466166825_e6218b5e30.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6466193189_b255ef9135.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6466247159_e3b5866340.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6466226705_ce0bcfaf44.jpg

[Savor the Stick]

I am thinking I am going to wrap the smoke around the edge and have it turn into a banner under the skull!
Still thinking of making the cigar a red S&B!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6441213311_53c17750b4.jpg

Shane Liking everything I see you doing. Wow



:cf2

[Blak Smyth]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6471286789_3f9b20a3d0.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

Todays meeting minutes:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6473346431_692549d328.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6559105247_acc0a1e6d0.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6559190551_c3c8068141.jpg

[SteelCityBoy]

All that stuff looks pretty awesome shane! I love looking at it! Keep up the great work!

[Blak Smyth]

This weeks meeting minutes:
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i325/Minecraftaholics/81d7dc6c.jpg

[Taki]

Nice little drawing Shane...Love the chick Zombie!! :tu Great Job Brother...keep 'em coming!

[Taki]

Todays meeting minutes:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6473346431_692549d328.jpg

Still one of my favorites for now...:tu

[DPD6030]

Could you nix the girls in my avatar and the Corona and add a mojito and keep the rest? I'm not sure if you save your work and if not no need to bother with changing it.

[Blak Smyth]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i325/Minecraftaholics/ad5425cf.jpg

[the nub]

I mean no disrespect personally, but I don't see this as art. It's a simple drawing or sketch. It doesn't convey anything to me other than it's a cigar.

IMHO I would go even further and say this is a line drawing with some tonal value added. I think this drawing is the starting stage of something that could be interesting but it is really lacking and unfinished right now.

It's a bit timid in that there is an attempt to add shading but stops with just the shadow. For example, why is the cigar the same value as the background? The actual band is white but we know the cigar is many, many shades darker, so why isn't the cigar represented that way? Think of how you perceive a cigar- what are your first impressions? Color? Then represent these as dark or light. Go back and be bold with your shading.

Wrapper lines are much too prominent also. Do they usually jump out at you when you look at a cigar or do they disappear into the overall color? Detail is important but recognize when they should be present and when they are superfluous.

Straight lines vs. 'jittery'. The outline of the cigar has been carefully drawn to show smooth curves and straight lines whereas the band is the opposite. Do one or the other not both, otherwise the drawing looks disjointed.

If you are going to incorporate shading into your drawings, a valuable lesson for you might be photograph an object, convert it to grey scale on your computer and draw and sketch from that. It will help you to identify value/tone.

Try some drawing exercises such as drawing an object without lifting your pencil or looking at the page. It will help you to see and give confidence to your drawing.

Hope this helps. All IMHO.

[Blak Smyth]

IMHO I would go even further and say this is a line drawing with some tonal value added. I think this drawing is the starting stage of something that could be interesting but it is really lacking and unfinished right now.

It's a bit timid in that there is an attempt to add shading but stops with just the shadow. For example, why is the cigar the same value as the background? The actual band is white but we know the cigar is many, many shades darker, so why isn't the cigar represented that way? Think of how you perceive a cigar- what are your first impressions? Color? Then represent these as dark or light. Go back and be bold with your shading.

Wrapper lines are much too prominent also. Do they usually jump out at you when you look at a cigar or do they disappear into the overall color? Detail is important but recognize when they should be present and when they are superfluous.

Straight lines vs. 'jittery'. The outline of the cigar has been carefully drawn to show smooth curves and straight lines whereas the band is the opposite. Do one or the other not both, otherwise the drawing looks disjointed.

If you are going to incorporate shading into your drawings, a valuable lesson for you might be photograph an object, convert it to grey scale on your computer and draw and sketch from that. It will help you to identify value/tone.

Try some drawing exercises such as drawing an object without lifting your pencil or looking at the page. It will help you to see and give confidence to your drawing.

Hope this helps. All IMHO.

Very good info:tu
I see all of your points. I may have to mess around a bit more with this to see if I can improve upon it.

[Taki]

Wow...such criticism, good Lord its just a simple drawing/sketch, last I checked he still has both his ears! Good work Shane, keep 'em coming brother :tu

[Montano]

I think you should work on some 49ers art ;)

Good stuff Bro, you have mad skillz !!

[irratebass]

I can finally see these Shane and wow o' wow do you have talent sir! I loved the artwork on your wife....would make an awesome tattoo.....I may hit you up later this year for a custom piece of work for my next tattoo.:tu

[Blak Smyth]

Todays meeting minutes:
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i325/Minecraftaholics/27871984.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

Didn't realize how blurry that last one was
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i325/Minecraftaholics/e0c1750b.jpg

[sevans105]

Great shading on this one. Almost a gothic lovecraft-ian feel to it. The shading and cross-hatching give it some depth and round-ness. Something like this would look great in silver or black paint.....floating bat like over a flat plain that receded off in to the distance. Maybe a dusty dark brown with this image floating in the center.

Just a thought. Definite promise there though.

[Taki]

Very nice brother....:tu

[SteelCityBoy]

Looking good Shane! Can't believe you come up with most of this stuff at work while in meetings! :tu

[NeuRon]

artists come in different forms and have different styles.. talented sir!

[Blak Smyth]

Today's safety conference minutes:
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i325/Minecraftaholics/caada4ec.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i325/Minecraftaholics/ee8f681f.jpg

[elderboy02]

Nice work sir! :tu

[Taki]

Great Stuff Shane....but shouldnt you learn about safety stuff in your profession?? :r:r
Keep 'em coming brother

[Blak Smyth]

Today's meeting minutes
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i325/Minecraftaholics/5a6c6c55.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

A little guy
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i325/Minecraftaholics/094fe10d.jpg

[Taki]

Today's meeting minutes
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i325/Minecraftaholics/5a6c6c55.jpg

Pretty sweet brother...see you wrapped the coffee into this one :tu
I am starting to enjoy a cup myself...thanks to our keurig coffee maker at work :noon

[SteelCityBoy]

I really enjoy this stuff bro...kinda trippy lookin! :tu

[Blak Smyth]

Found a couple more older emeting minutes:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6765739959_8e406eae29_z.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6765739345_b7f106dcd2_z.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6765753815_35e450cfca_z.jpg

[elderboy02]

Wow, that skull is sweet! :tu

[Blak Smyth]

Wow, that skull is sweet! :tu

Thanks brother, I actually like when I sit down and start doodeling and it turns into something. I don't have a good imagination so I can't just sit down and know what I want to draw typically. That skull was a request of a co-worker for a tattoo. He was in the meeting with me and kept trying to look down the table at it. I redrew it for him a little more anatomicaly correct but he liked this version better after all. Here is the sketch with the ink outline of the second one, I may have posted it in the tattoo thread before:
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i325/Minecraftaholics/9cfc5651.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

New meeting minutes:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6843174645_b4c2dba08b_z.jpg

[Taki]

New meeting minutes:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6843174645_b4c2dba08b_z.jpg

Your kinda right brother :hy

[Blak Smyth]

Your kinda right brother :hy

:r

[Bax]

Great work! I used to do a little art work years ago, kinda makes me wish I kept up with it :tu

[Poronico]

The sketch is awesome, but I think it will all come down to the media used for the actual art. I have noticed that with most "caves" or smoking dens they are generally darker and relaxed. I really enjoy the look of oils and charcoal in rich colors in that type of atmosphere. Some water colors have a lack of presence in my eyes, but I am certainly no expert in these matters. I just like things that are pretty :)

Something along the lines of this... is what I am trying to describe.
http://i569.photobucket.com/albums/ss131/Diepeveen/428663_10150679338976209_521671208_11228343_214670 4131_n.jpg

I see your point, this "is" only a sketch. It is a starting point, I have not done any cigar art yet so I am just testing the waters.
Personally I see a simple drawing or sketch as art, if it speaks to you personally or not.
Thanks for the opinion though, I respect your honesty.

[Blak Smyth]

The sketch is awesome, but I think it will all come down to the media used for the actual art. I have noticed that with most "caves" or smoking dens they are generally darker and relaxed. I really enjoy the look of oils and charcoal in rich colors in that type of atmosphere. Some water colors have a lack of presence in my eyes, but I am certainly no expert in these matters. I just like things that are pretty :)

Something along the lines of this... is what I am trying to describe.
http://i569.photobucket.com/albums/ss131/Diepeveen/428663_10150679338976209_521671208_11228343_214670 4131_n.jpg

Yup I hear yah, thanks for the feedback.
I like the charcoal idea too:tu

[Blak Smyth]

Meeting minutes:
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i325/Minecraftaholics/fa36c055.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

Todays meeting minutes are called "I dream of Remo".
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7064/6882941835_6f494c12fa.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

Today's meeting minutes:
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i325/Minecraftaholics/047c1ed9.jpg

[LigaPrivadaT84]

Today's meeting minutes:
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i325/Minecraftaholics/047c1ed9.jpg

Really like today's minutes, Shane.
Zombies, cigar, and coffee on the mind?
:r

Think it would make a cool tattoo too.
:tu

[Blak Smyth]

Zombies, cigar, and coffee on the mind?
:r

Yah I am noticing a trend, I always draw a cigar now and sometimes add coffee. I need a life!

[LigaPrivadaT84]

Yah I am noticing a trend, I always draw a cigar now and sometimes add coffee. I need a life!

Zombies are undead; we all need a life.
:r

[maninblack]

Todays meeting minutes are called "I dream of Remo".
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7064/6882941835_6f494c12fa.jpg

So I see Shane has a man crush on Mike. How sweet.

[BHalbrooks]

Have you ever done a drawing for a Tattoo?

[Blak Smyth]

Have you ever done a drawing for a Tattoo?

Yah, many.

[BHalbrooks]

I'll PM you

[Blak Smyth]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i325/Minecraftaholics/71ee44dd.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

This project is dead in the water, I went into my art/cigar room the other day and found a large tear in the canvas. The wife says she has no idea how it happened.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6441213311_53c17750b4.jpg

[Opusfxd]

Looks great!! Maybe you can patch it up and make it a print rather than the original losing the 'feature'?

[Blak Smyth]

Looks great!! Maybe you can patch it up and make it a print rather than the original losing the 'feature'?

Maybe, I have really never had any prints made though. I would think they are expensive to have made.
I still have a long way to go on this picture, not really motivated to work on it now and a hole in the canvas kinda set me back.
It's not a simple tear either, it's a L shaped tear about an inch each direction.

[Blak Smyth]

Todays meeting minutes:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6990492262_c26150eae3_z.jpg
Do you watch TV or does TV watch you?

[WittyUserName]

Moar?

[Blak Smyth]

Moar?

Actually I have been trying to pay closer attention in meetings lately.
I go through phases where I draw a lot and then have no interest for a while.
I did start another painting a while back, I will see if I can kind a pic.

Here it is, it is far from done:
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5039/7195503718_74726d4e02.jpg

[NeuRon]

shane your the best!......... i still hope to get a drawing made for a coverup for my bicep tattoo.. im offering cigars as barter, LOL

[Blak Smyth]

shane your the best!......... i still hope to get a drawing made for a coverup for my bicep tattoo.. im offering cigars as barter, LOL

Yah, just let me know brother. Maybe we can talk about it at the one of the upcoming herfs!

[NeuRon]

awesome, for sure! i guess it'd be easier for you to lay eyes on it first, and take a picture.. but yeah man, i love your artwork

[363]

Every single one of those Meeting Minutes, I thought: Tattoo, tattoo, tattoo...


Those rock!

I agree

[363]

Holy Shiz Shane, dude you got mad skills. All my wife's siblings (including her) have art skills where as I have none so I have a great respect for those who do and these are stellar

[NeuRon]

We need more Shane-Art!!!! this man has talent

[Mr. Ed]

Nice stuff. Keep it up!:tu

[Blak Smyth]

Okay I found some other meeting minutes:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8286/7783710174_8b7fa77267_z.jpg

And todays meeting minutes are dedicated to Shack!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7278/7783708288_1172fefb60.jpg

[NeuRon]

thanks shane
thanks again

thanks again for making feel like a lackey; and a non artistic peasant with your great drawings..

i love them

[WittyUserName]

Shane those are awesome.

[Blak Smyth]

Newest meeting minutes:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8444/7983364664_4f5efd8522.jpg

[363]

cant really tell what it is, but it looks pretty cool!

[Blak Smyth]

cant really tell what it is, but it looks pretty cool!

That is because it is nothing :tu

[NeuRon]

Artwork does'nt have to be "something"...

Its sometimes the "nothing" that makes it "something"

love it Shane

[Ciro]

Dam Shane just came across this; very impressive! I love skulls and dragons, most of my tats incorporate this theme.

[Blak Smyth]

A first rough draft of something I was working on for a friend.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7126/7466278724_86d439146d.jpg

[NeuRon]

<3

[Blak Smyth]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i325/Minecraftaholics/2EF19CB8-0057-4489-92FC-C705DD329DDC-85-000000006D99ABA6_zpsc9e26855.jpg

[Ciro]

That is wicked! :banger:banger

[363]

That is wicked! :banger:banger

Yo got room on ya other arm :D

[Ciro]

Yo got room on ya other arm :D

Absolutely!!!

[irratebass]

A first rough draft of something I was working on for a friend.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7126/7466278724_86d439146d.jpg

really liking the waves here, I want something like this on my foot.

[Blak Smyth]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8452/8033717460_8f40f70b82_m.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8467/8100180904_fddb44278c_z.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

Some meeting minutes that have accumulated lately:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8101/8540000240_de66688c5e_z.jpg

[NeuRon]

Shane, you are the bestest ::hearts::

[Blak Smyth]

Some random meeting minutes:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3711/9015645074_08d7ebdc96.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3737/9015648150_bd59aa4fcf.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7415/9015643180_d32b457233.jpg

[363]

dude I love the BioMech look of that top one!

[NeuRon]

Thanks to Shane, i am scar'ed for life..! thanks for the custom artwork man... much appreciated as always!!! love ya bud

piece that Shane did just for me (he even took measurements of my arm from pictures, etc)
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Sixtydashone/bs1.png


finished piece, one sitting, 4 hours... not EXACTLY the same, but 95% of it is the same.. he had to blend it in to an existing tattoo on the other side, so the exterior changed a little as well.. i am 100% pleased!.......it is still scabbing, so it may look weird in some spots, hehe

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Sixtydashone/bs2.png

[Blak Smyth]

Looking good Ronnie, congrats!!!