NOAH'S ART

Joe Pa

2012-01-28T15:00:00.001-05:00

Joe Paterno

Tebowing

2012-01-28T12:22:00.003-05:00

Tebow update - Still a work in progress

Ali

2012-01-17T16:35:00.001-05:00

Muhammad Ali - Today is his 70th birthday. Happy Birthday Champ

Saban Print

2012-01-14T15:07:00.000-05:00

Ready for the wall. I have 4 Giclee prints on canvas of my Nick Saban painting. Email me (noahstokes@yahoo.com) if you are interested and I will give the details of how to purchase.

Here We Come

2012-01-11T20:17:00.003-05:00

2011 CHS Coaching Staff

BAMA ROLLS

2012-01-10T11:26:00.000-05:00

My allegiance is to Georgia but I am a big fan of Nick Saban. LSU didn't have a chance. Alabama was better prepared mentally for the challenge and they deserved to win.

JK Simmons

2012-01-03T15:48:00.002-05:00

Solid Country Gold

2012-01-02T00:04:00.001-05:00

The first song I ever remember knowing the words to "Jambalaya" by Hank Williams - The Chorus "Jambalaya, a-crawfish pie and-a fillet gumbo -'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio - Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-oh -Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou."

My favorite line - "Me gotta go, pole the pirogue down the bayou"

I Don't Need No Rockin' Chair

2011-12-31T22:54:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year from me and The Possum

Colonel Potter

2011-12-08T12:11:00.001-05:00

Actor harry Morgan died yesterday. M.A.S.H. was a great show.

Pride and Joy

2011-12-06T23:11:00.001-05:00

Work in progess of Stevie Ray Vaughan

Get The Picture

2011-11-23T09:40:00.001-05:00

"Part of that patched up, crippled up, gone, graduated, sunk, secondary." Larry Munson.

A Work in Progress.

I got a chance to meet Larry when I did "The 12th Man." Went to his house - we talked fishing and he signed my prints. I felt like I was talking to the radio. I cherish the memory.

No matter how many times I hear it - I get chills when he begs Lindsay to run. I remember pacing the floor in my bedroom and praying right along with Larry for the Dawgs to "Hunker it down one more time." Because of Larry. I remember where I was when Butler kicked it 100,000 miles to beat Clemson and when Herschel "broke the all-time record for a freshman back, 64 or 65 yards" and on and on.

I loved Larry Munson!

Smokin' Joe

2011-11-08T10:33:00.002-05:00

A quick one of Smokin' Joe. I am sad to hear of his passing.

Number 1 vs Number 2

2011-11-04T10:43:00.004-04:00

LSU at Alabama - Saturday Night

Nick Saban

2011-11-04T10:42:00.002-04:00

Alabama Crimson Tide Head Coach - Nick Saban

The Hat

2011-11-03T23:35:00.001-04:00

LSU Head Coach - Les Miles

Hometown Hero

2011-11-01T16:23:00.002-04:00

Former Dalton High standout and current pitcher for the 2001 World Series Champion, St. Louis Cardinals - Mitchell Boggs

Game Two Tonight

2011-10-20T16:48:00.000-04:00

Rangers Manager Ron Washington

Game One Tonight

2011-10-19T16:03:00.004-04:00

Love this time of year -World Series and College Football. I expect the Rangers to win the series but I (almost) always pull for the National League. Either way I would like to see a game seven - there hasn't been one since 2002.

Matty Ice

2011-09-30T16:27:00.005-04:00

"Matty Ice"

- 14 x 18 limited edition (10) giclee print = $250
- 11 x 14 limited edition (20) giclee print = $150
to order - send me an email noahstokes@yahoo.com

Matty Ice

2011-09-29T16:15:00.003-04:00

A work in progress of Atlanta Falcons QB - Matt Ryan

Ol' 55

2011-09-28T21:03:00.002-04:00

Tom Waits

Peyton

2011-09-19T16:32:00.003-04:00

Finished my Peyton Manning painting. A limited edition of 18 - signed and numbered giclee prints are available. 20" x 16" $250 noahstokes@yahoo.com

Closeup of the throwing arm. Trying to give the painting an organic look by simulating water splash and paint runs.

Closeup of the face

Pee Pa's Dad

2011-09-14T14:21:00.002-04:00

Peyton Manning

2011-09-08T20:31:00.001-04:00

Work in progress

Otis, My Man!

2011-09-07T19:00:00.004-04:00

We'd like to do for you now a tune entitled: Shama Lama Ding Dong, so hit it!

Butkus

2011-08-16T23:16:00.003-04:00

Got a few new brushes and revisited this piece. Trying to develop an organic feel - it's a work in progress

Maximus

2011-08-08T22:37:00.003-04:00

Almost done

2011-08-01T23:50:00.002-04:00

Particular Set of Skills

2011-07-15T20:46:00.003-04:00

Played around and finished this today. I love the movie "Taken." I especially like when he tells the bad guys "...I have no money, but what I do have is a particular set of skills..."

Taken

2011-07-13T22:31:00.000-04:00

A work in progress of Liam Neeson

Bear Sighting

2011-06-10T14:06:00.001-04:00

Matthew

2011-06-10T13:28:00.000-04:00

Class of 2011

2011-05-29T16:54:00.002-04:00

My oldest graduated from high school this year. My how time slips away. I did this caricature drawing of my daughters class - I had 26 printed and gave them as gifts. It was a lot of fun.

Masters Champion 2011

2011-04-11T00:38:00.003-04:00

With a name like Schwartzel - he has to be good. 2011 Masters Champion Charl Schwartzel

Making His Move

2011-04-08T23:58:00.003-04:00

Big move up leaderboard today for Tiger. Is he back?

Lefty

2011-04-08T14:11:00.000-04:00

Go get 'em Phil

Sheriff Bart

2011-04-07T20:27:00.005-04:00

Taking a break from oil painting today and did this digital painting of Sheriff Bart. Sheriff Bart only man ever whip Mongo.

Quick Caricature of Herschel

2011-03-31T23:20:00.006-04:00

I did this quick sketch a few months ago as an idea for a UGA magazine cover. It was not chosen. They wanted a more serious cover. Painting and sketching digitally like this has helped me move faster and grow as a painter.

The Wizard

2011-03-31T14:05:00.001-04:00

Porter update

2011-03-17T12:35:00.004-04:00

Painted a little more on The Great Hambino

Play Ball!

2011-03-08T14:42:00.002-05:00

Porter from "The Sandlot"

Super Most Valuable

2011-02-08T20:02:00.002-05:00

Bic Ball Point Pen sketch of Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers. Fun to work quickly and try and capture a likeness.

Cameron Action

2011-01-13T16:44:00.005-05:00

Still working on this one of Cam Newton 18" x 24" oil on canvas. Would look real good in your War Eagle room.

Bert "Be Home" Blyleven

2011-01-06T09:48:00.002-05:00

Morning sketch of Bert Blyleven. He made it to Cooperstown yesterday. ESPN's Chris Berman nicknamed him Bert "Be Home" Blyleven and as a recovering Richard Pryor fan it is one of my favorites. I would add "and bring me back a paper." Now I'm off to the easel.

Coach K

2011-01-03T20:32:00.003-05:00

Duke's Mike Krzyzewski passed Dean Smith last week on the all-time wins list. Here is a painting I did of Coach K in action.

Friends

2010-12-30T22:43:00.003-05:00

I completed this commissioned painting prior to Christmas. It's 11" x 14" oil on canvas.

Have a Blue (and Orange) Christmas

2010-12-26T00:06:00.002-05:00

It's snowing - so while the kids played in the winter wonderland I spent some time working on a caricature painting of Cam Newton. Still working on the oil painting of Cam. I hope to complete it by kickoff January 10th.

Troy Aikman

2010-12-09T13:19:00.004-05:00

7" x 20" Oil

Still working on this original of Dallas Cowboys great Troy Aikman.

Dandy Don

2010-12-06T16:35:00.003-05:00

Sad to hear of the passing of Don Meredith. Here is a quick sketch tribute to Dandy Don. Famous for singing "Turn Out the Lights, The Party's Over" when the outcome of the MNF game was clear. He will be missed.

Creating Butkus

2010-12-01T23:32:00.010-05:00

I wanted to show everyone my process for painting in photoshop. I learned this technique from (the great) Jason Seiler about two years ago while taking an online class at Schoolism.com. Very expensive but I consider it money well spent - or rather invested. Painting digitally is fast, no smells, no chemicals, no mess, no clean up. Downside - hard to create large scale and there is technically no original, only a file waiting to be printed. Here is how it is going so far with "Butkus."

First the sketch. I did this sketch in 30 to 40 minutes using pencil and a ball point pen. I probably should have spent a little more time. You will see how I had to make some corrections once I got it scanned and loaded into Photoshop. The anatomy of the front arm needed some adjustment and the number on the shoulder was too high and too small. Traditionally you would erase and redraw. Digitally you can simple cut and move - even rotate and re-size. It is also easy to change the composition - which I did.

Create 3 layers. The sketch in on the middle layer. The top layer is a tone of your choosing (Umber in my example) and you dial down the opacity to 50-70% until you can see the sketch and have a good overall mid-tone. The sketch layer itself is set on "Multiply" which allows you to paint on the layer below without interfering with the sketch. Here I block in the dark tones I see in my reference using the same umber color.

Next - I add a layer above all layers and set it to "Soft Light." Then using white only I set out to block in the lighter tones I see in my reference photo. Squinting to increase the contrast of your reference will help you see the lights and darks better (learned that from Seiler too).

First color layer. I made a palette on a layer (just like you would if working with traditional paint) and used it to start laying in color. Concentrating on getting the darks and lights correct. I also begin to play around with the background so it will tie into the colors being used in the figure.

Here is where I am so far. I wish I could go this fast with oils. I typically have a traditional painting or two going while I use the computer to do warm up sketches, caricatures, and develop my photoshop skills. I'll post updates of this painting as it develops

Print or Original

2010-11-29T20:27:00.004-05:00

Bobby Cox - all matted and framed

I just sold a small giclee (print) of Bobby Cox. In case you didn't know - you can get a print of most all of my images for as little as $50. Of course, if you are a bit more adventurous you can purchase the original or schedule a commission.

Campy

2010-11-29T20:25:00.003-05:00

Just before Thanksgiving I finished my sketch of Roy Campanella. I thought you might like to see it.

Campy

2010-11-19T12:54:00.003-05:00

In progress sketch of Roy Campanella - my Dad's favorite catcher.

Monday Night Football

2010-11-18T10:10:00.003-05:00

25 Years ago today on Monday Night Football NY Giants Linebacker Lawrence Taylor sacked Redskins QB Joe Theismann and broke both bones in his lower leg and ABC kept showing it over, and over, and over. The injury ended Theismann's 12-year career.

Here is a quick sketch of Theismann - thinking about you today Joe.

Larry Bird

2010-11-12T10:12:00.003-05:00

6" x 10" Mixed Media

Oil wash to tone the 3-ply Bristol Board, then I applied acrylics for color and used Prismacolor pencil to fine turn.

The Georgia Peach

2010-11-11T10:59:00.005-05:00

"The Georgia Peach" - 11" x 19" Oil

I just completed this oil painting of Ty Cobb. I've been working at it on and off for about 4 weeks. If I could go back in time I would like to go to a Tigers game and watch him play.

Larry Legend

2010-11-10T20:48:00.001-05:00

The last time I watched an NBA game - this guy was playing. Quick sketch of Larry Bird. I may end up painting this one. Larry was awesome.

Bo Knows

2010-11-08T12:29:00.001-05:00

A warm-up sketch of Bo Jackson. One of the greatest athletes of all-time.

Schrute Bucks

2010-11-05T18:45:00.001-04:00

"Hah, Mose doesn't even know how to use the phone, so joke's on you."

Sparky

2010-11-04T16:46:00.002-04:00

I just heard Sparky Anderson passed away. I did this quick sketch as a tribute to the former manager of the "Big Red Machine."

World's Greatest Boss

2010-11-03T21:21:00.002-04:00

Added a background and improved the likeness. I am a big fan of "The Office" - how about you?

That's what she said

2010-11-03T15:16:00.002-04:00

"Society teaches us that , having feelings and crying is bad and wrong. Well that's baloney, because grief isn't wrong. There is such a thing as good grief. Just ask Charlie Brown."

Night Moves

2010-11-01T17:41:00.003-04:00

Painting I did today of Bob Seger. Really getting into sketching the artist while listening to their music. "Against the Wind" has always been one of my favorites. Love "Night Move" but I think his best is "Turn the Page."

Feelin Alright

2010-10-31T21:56:00.002-04:00

I got a hankerin' (craving for you yankee folks) for some Joe Cocker today. So I went to youtube and watched/listened while I did this painting of the legendary singer. I need to learn how to record my painting and put it to music. Anyway - it was fun and I really got into it - especially "Get By With a Little Help From My Friends" and "Feelin' Alright."

Remember when Belushi mocked him on SNL? That was classic

The Freak

2010-10-28T15:48:00.003-04:00

The Giants took game one last night. Although I am pulling for the Rangers, I am a big fan of "The Freak" - Tim Lincecum. Here is a quick sketch / painting I just completed of the San Francisco Ace.

One Six - Update

2010-10-27T13:12:00.000-04:00

Spent a couple of hours on Peyton this morning

One Six

2010-10-26T09:37:00.002-04:00

"One Six" - 9 x 12 Oil on canvas board

I posted this sketch of Peyton Manning sometime ago. I finally got around to applying some paint and I thought you might like to see the update.

The Judge

2010-10-20T11:17:00.003-04:00

Lester Hayes (Oakland Raiders '77-86) - nickname "The Judge." Hayes made "stickum" famous and used so much of the sticky substance the NFL made its use illegal. This is a 11 x 14 limited palette (black, burnt umber, white) oil painting of the 5 time All-Pro DB.

The Skipper

2010-10-18T22:43:00.004-04:00

Atlanta Braves Manager Bobby Cox coached his last game last week when the Giants eliminated the Braves from the post-season. Bobby always kind of reminded me of my Dad.

When I started my sketch I was going to put Bobby in the dugout but as I started painting I decided a more graphic background would work better. I put his uniform number and name along with a simulated chalk line and base path. The green gave me the complementary color I was looking for and added to the baseball look.

We'll miss you Bobby.

UGA

2010-10-13T12:54:00.005-04:00

UGA - 11" x 14" Acrylic on wood

Done with a paint knife on a piece of wood - which leads to some interesting texture.

Here it is on my easel. You can see the thickness of the board. I saw an artist using old cabinet doors to paint on so I thought I would give it a try. Tack on a sawtooth hanger and no framing required.

Bear Update

2010-09-25T23:16:00.003-04:00

Coming along - I hope to complete this week

Bear Sighting

2010-09-13T13:13:00.002-04:00

Acrylic under painting of my latest painting. Applying oil now. I'll post updates of "The Bear" as I complete the stages. The original is 8" x 10" on canvas.

Finished AJ

2010-09-09T20:05:00.002-04:00

10" x 20" Oil and Prismacolor

Green Machine

2010-09-08T12:23:00.001-04:00

No finished, but since the college season is here I thought I'd give everyone a preview of my latest painting. UGA wide receiver AJ Green leaping to snag a pass against Tennessee. Prismacolor and oil.

The Rocket

2010-09-02T14:47:00.003-04:00

Sketch of "The Rocket" testifying before Congress - did he or didn't he? Sketched in a rocket for his nose but erased it - I'll wait on the trial to see if I need to put it back.

Working on a painting I hope to show you soon.

Coach Dooley

2010-08-09T21:03:00.006-04:00

With football just around the corner I thought I would do a quick sketch of Coach Dooley. Hard to believe it has been 30 years since UGA won a National Championship. I am feeling a little nostalgic about the 1980 Bulldogs. Stay tuned for some more red and black sketches.

Koufax

2010-07-20T17:18:00.004-04:00

12" x 18" Watercolor - Sandy Koufax

I never saw Koufax pitch but my dad raved about him. One of the greatest lefty's of all time. This is my third watercolor and I am finding it is a very likable medium. I first stained the paper with yellow ochre and a little burnt umber. Then I used Ultramarine Blue to establish some mid-tones and I used white gouache to add more opacity to the watercolor mixture. I am pleased with the way this one turned out but still looking for a little more drama.

The Human Vacuum Cleaner

2010-07-12T17:22:00.003-04:00

Watercolor 9" x 18" - Brooks Robinson

The greatest defensive third baseman of all-time - Brook Robinson. Brooks could "pick it" at third like no other. He was a fine hitter as well but in the 1970 WS against the Reds he made so many outstanding plays they nicknamed him "The Human Vacuum Cleaner."

This my second watercolor (Aaron was my first) so I am still leaning how to push the paint around. I am starting another today. This time I'll try a pitcher.

Block

2010-06-25T20:02:00.003-04:00

Quick caricature (portraiture) sketch of myself. Working on some caricatures of friends so I thought I would start with myself.

The Hammer

2010-06-11T15:56:00.005-04:00

10" x 14" Watercolor - "The Hammer"

Hank Aaron was my hero growing up - Still the Homerun King in my opinion. Another limited palette approach. I used Ultramarine, Burnt Umber, and Cadmium Red. I tried the "pull technique" - which is laying in a medium to dark value and lifting the color out by wetting and blotting. Then I worked on the darks and lights adding detail.

Roberto Clemente

2010-06-09T14:47:00.002-04:00

5" x 10" watercolor on 300lb watercolor paper

Working on Watercolor of Roberto Clemente. Using two colors - Ultramarine and Burnt Umber.

The Wizard of Westwood

2010-06-08T16:42:00.002-04:00

UCLA legendary basketball coach John Wooden passed the other day. I always admired his wisdom. I learned a a lot from reading his books and studying his philosophy for success. He will be missed. A true man by any measure.

The Bird

2010-06-01T23:16:00.002-04:00

Mark "The Bird" Fidrych

Charlie Hustle

2010-05-28T17:39:00.002-04:00

Daily Sketch - Charlie Hustle - Pete Rose

The Outlaw

2010-05-22T01:35:00.003-04:00

Sketch of Mr. Josey Wales. One of my all-time favorites. I reckon so.

The Mad Hungarian

2010-05-21T23:11:00.002-04:00

How many of you old Braves fans remember when Al Hrabosky came to Atlanta in 1979? "The Mad Hungarian" had his best years with the Cardinals. I loved watching him put on a show.

Be Right

2010-05-21T14:42:00.004-04:00

A simple study before I try my hand at painting the 2010 Masters Champion.

The J-Hey Kid

2010-04-12T13:41:00.002-04:00

8.5" x 13" Acrylic on Illustration Board - Working

Like many of you - I am fascinated with the new Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward. A product of Henry County the big 20 year old slugger made an instant splash homering in his first major league at bat. I am not quite finished but since I had the camera out I went ahead and took a picture. I am into the abstract background right now and searching for a more painterly, loose, bold look - what do you think?

Update

2010-04-12T13:27:00.002-04:00

11" x 14" Prismacolor Pencil over Oil Wash - Commissioned

Sketch

2010-03-15T23:29:00.002-04:00

11" x 14" sketch of current project

Here is something a little softer than my normal subject. I spent over an hour (almost two) getting this right - baby faces are tough. Next step is to transfer the sketch to illustration board. My plan is to use colored pencil over an oil wash for finished piece. I'll post the next stage when complete.

Nomar

2010-03-11T21:21:00.003-05:00

Nomar Garciaparra - sketch

Another retiring baseball star. Former Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket - Nomar Garciaparra. Working on this caricature.

The Big Hurt

2010-03-11T14:22:00.003-05:00

"The Big Hurt" 10" x 14" Oil and Ball Point Pen on Illustration Board

Frank Thomas finally hung up his spikes. Former AL MVP and one of the greatest sluggers of the last two decades announced his retirement in February. A two-sport star in college - I think he went to Auburn. Speculation about Thomas and the Hall of Fame has already begun - but it is mostly about 'when' not 'if.'

More coming soon.

The Andy Man Can

2010-01-30T16:44:00.002-05:00

Andy Pettitte Sketch continued

Here you see the further development of the Pettitte sketch. I added color and some more detail. I did the background in another layer and added a blur to give the piece some depth. Playing around with stuff like that is much easier when drawing digitally.

Anybody know what they call those red, white,and blue things you always see around the stadium at the World Series?

Yankee Lefty

2010-01-29T17:12:00.004-05:00

Andy Pettitte Sketch

I did this sketch during last years World Series. Never been a big Yankees fan but I like Andy Pettitte and the way he competes. I am working on caricaturing the whole body and incorporating it into a scene. Watch this one develop and let me know what you think.

Roll Tide Roll

2010-01-27T11:56:00.004-05:00

11" x 14" Acrylic on Wood Panel

I did this a week after Alabama whipped Texas to win the BCS National Championship. It is acrylic on wood and down with a paint knife (except for the outline of the letters). Inspired by the monsterous season Alabama had and the domination of their march to an undefeated season. Big Al in real life - charging forward seemed to fit the effort by Saban's team.

It is a bit different than may normal style but I am please with the look. What do you think? Sorry for the lens flair at the top it looks a little better in person. And yes, it is for sale.

It's a Kranzleinmen

2010-01-07T19:08:00.002-05:00

CHS Lions Hunter Kranzlein 16" x 20" Acrylic on Canvas

This was a commissioned piece and no, I didn't enhance his tricep muscle - well maybe a little.

Hannah

2009-12-24T15:11:00.002-05:00

This is my niece - Hannah Boyd. I drew her mother's name for Christmas and decided to do a small portrait painting as a gift. It is 11 x 14 acrylic on canvas board. Merry Christmas.

Stepping Forward

2009-12-24T14:54:00.003-05:00

CHS started varsity football in 2005. Danny Dantzler was the head coach and these three seniors - (5) Harry Scott, (16) Michael Poston, and (12) Chris Hunsucker were the very first team captains. This 11 x 14 acrylic painting was a commissioned piece to commemorate that first walk to midfield for the traditional coin flip.

End of an Era

2009-12-01T14:29:00.002-05:00

One of the best ever. Bobby Bowden steps down at FSU. It will be odd watching the Noles play without the "Dean of Dad Gum" on the sidelines.