Fantastic Sketch

Fantasy. A genre of literature, art and film that has enraptured the mind and heart of billions of people. Fantasy gives us the oppurtunity to envision ourselves at our consummate best, fending off malicious dragons, defeating insurmountable odds, saving the beautiful damsel, or being saved by the handsome knight.

For me, fantasy is vital. The most influential fantasies in my life have been the magical works of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Uplifting, hopeful,and stimulating, I consider them to be brilliant works. One day, I'm certain that I'll probably write a fantasy novel as homage to a few of my favorite authors.

I have always loved drawing fantasy elements, especially the soldiers, arms and armor. This particular concept was only half-finsihed, kinda. My main influence was Teutonic, though that was quite obvious. Then, I went wild and drew anything I wanted to see on the character. I think I did good; well, considering it's only half-finished. But other than that, I think it captures the vision of high fantasy that was in my mind's eye.

Johnny S. Reighard

Robot

I've always enjoyed Science Fiction. I like drawing robots/ droids because it's very intriguing to find that fine line between functional and disfunctional, sleek and just plain dull to look at.
With this particular robot, I think I made him freaky enough to be a shock storm trooper for any new, robot insurrection movie. As you can see, I only drew his profile so I wouldn't have to deal with how his neck or arms would actually move.

Natalie

This is a rather good picture, I think. Well, I think a lot of my stuff is good. This was one of my first attempts to render a feminine face without defaulting to masculine. It was done completely by hand, beginning with a pen and then turning to pencil for shade grading. No GIMP tweaking this time.
-Johnny
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Uncle Andrew

I told you there would be more posts! Here's a drawing I did rather quickly all the way back in March. As the title expresses, this is a concept sketch of what the character Uncle Andrew from The Magician's Nephew might look like. I tried to convey in the drawing a wizened old man who was somewhat likable at first, while trying to hint at the diabolical evil which possessed him. The first image is the original and the second I manipulated with GIMP to make him more historically accurate. Tell me what you think.
-Johnny

More Posts Are Coming!!!

Dear Blog Readers,
It has come to my attention through various sources (eyes mainly) that my blog is lacking in the area of staying current. This is in part (or in whole) to the author's lack of interest in scanning pictures and posting a post. Please accept my humble apologies for the author's lack of enthusiasm in his own blog. Someone should knock him over the head with a big stick. With nails in it. And a piece of concrete. Yeah.

Sincerely, (or, as much as I mean it) Johnny S. Reighard

Doodling

Here's a drawing I did on Sunday. It was just something I was doodling; then I added a little bit here and a little bit there, creating, in my opinion, a scary lookin' dragon. I think I'll call it the "Scary Looking Dragon." Hmm. That took a lot of thought.



Anyways, please give me your thoughts on this sketch. Any: criticisms, praises, tips, just plain ol' thoughts...

In Christ,
Johnny

A Review of My Work

This is a project I recently finished for fellow filmmaker Robert Fleming. Here's what he says:
"I would highly recommend Johnny to any and everyone! His flexibility during this project was a breath of fresh air! A very professional and quick storyboard artist!"
~Robert Fleming





Thanks, Robert! I hope that I can do the same and better for all those I work with in the future!

To God be the glory...
-Johnny