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Joseph Crone: Photorealism

Been blogging for Prismacolor so I've been neglecting my own blog. Check the link out to see Joseph Crone: Photorealistic Colored Pencilist.

31 year old Indianaplois resident, Joseph Crone has mastered photorealism with Prismacolor Colored Pencils. With a BFA in illustraton and studio drawing from Herron School of Art and Design, Crone depicts scenes inspired by ”film noir.” Creating a narrative, he “mimicks the idea of a still frame within a movie.” Previously inspired by David Lynch films, capturing both the physiological and psychotic, he now focuses on creating subject matter that is more situational, such as suspense.

Joseph Crone: Photorealism

Posting some pictures....

So, I'm in the process of updating my linked in page, and I want to include these images as part of my portfolio. I apologize for the randomness! Hope you enjoy.

 



Etsy Store!!

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Newest Work July-Sept

 

 

 

 

Day of the Dead

 

 

 

Spicing up the Office

Objects of Interest

Here is a lamp I illustrated using Sharpie Stained markers, a phenomenal product for coloring on linen, cotton, and other wearable materials. They are so vibrant and the markers last a long time. I would recommend this product to anyone wanting to decorate shirts, shoes, backpacks, or hats. I thought a lamp would be fun to have the shade illuminated by the bulb inside, and it definitely turned out just as I hoped!

I used Sharpie Fine Point markers as well as Sharpie Oil Paint markers on the bottom base.

Sharpie Credenza

This is one of the credenzas artist Mike Ramos and I both worked on. We jointly illustrated the skyline on top, and split the drawers in half, my taking the left three, and he the right. We also took one of each end, I illustrated a sun rising on the left, and he illustrated a moon on the right (not photographed). 

Artist Preview: Amanda Chervinko

For those who know me, it may have been a slight shock I attended a small private art school (about 300 students total) instead of my first pick, the University of Iowa. For this, it would come as no surprise I befriended Amanda Chervinko during day 1 of orientation.


A naturally beautiful young woman, Amanda seemed to look just like me: cute clothes, hair styled, and well-applied make up. I gravitated towards her immediately. Unfortunately, it took two and a half years to actually have a class with her, though I quickly learned of her work despite the separation. 


Dark, disturbing, psychologically mind-effing brilliant...none of these words do her paintings justice. Not only does Chervinko paint like a watercolor master, but her concepts contain so much thought and require a bit investigation that the finished piece is simply perfection. For example, these avocados are not just food, but also 

representative of libido. This piece demonstrates the ability to heighten one’s sexuality. They have been illustrated in a "seductive and desirable manner" which mimic the males reproductive organs- the avocados main target. (amandachervinko.com). 

Ahucautl

Watercolor

And yes, I did say watercolor. I lusted over her velvety application of paint, while mine always looked dull and chalky. Her attention to detail required many hours of painting, adding one layer at a time, and often laying down washes of pigment I scoffed at. Hot pinks and lime greens, teal blues and warm purples, all in her underpainting. I literally thought she was nuts the first time I watched her paint. But her pieces always turned out the same, purely beautiful.

Animal Tomb

Watercolor

Needless to say, I will miss Amanda. Not only was she a skilled painter, but she was incredibly smart. Working beside her was that bit of healthy competition I think we both needed to achieve what we have achieved so far. If I remain in contact with only a few students from the Academy, I hope she is at the top of the list. 

Keep Your Eyes Peeled

Watercolor

"Keep your eyes peeled" for this up-and-coming artist, Amanda Chervinko, because it will only be a short matter of time before her work is everywhere. If you're smart, buy now before you can't afford it.

To see a her full portfolio, go to Amandachervinko.com. Now.