tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7460053541359160132024-02-20T17:00:39.121-06:00Ragin' Cajun CreationsLash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-77717283301598391552011-12-26T10:29:00.000-06:002011-12-26T10:29:33.964-06:00Michael Dyer Painting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCaxtx739h_xLpRU9Q78SvVSus5eHIAt6Pzg-fstWSATUVesn-YQNuZNLbU_FTTtUob3eg5uDFL4A8kdNz5OJHM03073Pfytq4bmEN7-UBVNKjxk-g-nmm-JfZsz1uNQDUxqeF9Ob8F1eI/s1600/Michael+Dyer+Final-Web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCaxtx739h_xLpRU9Q78SvVSus5eHIAt6Pzg-fstWSATUVesn-YQNuZNLbU_FTTtUob3eg5uDFL4A8kdNz5OJHM03073Pfytq4bmEN7-UBVNKjxk-g-nmm-JfZsz1uNQDUxqeF9Ob8F1eI/s320/Michael+Dyer+Final-Web.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhWRmsnlzfc82jL4RpMP4x8RNxB5301kDNDlk3P-w73WQD9I-_RGF4fD2L43o3PV0E1Lp2QzLeBjyBDJXZG5P8eVmO_p-P24iugmpm70SZ0ZF0rbqu1F5Kc6GG_vlaiHE5X9Ywr-dKWmQC/s1600/Michael+Dyer+Painting-Thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhWRmsnlzfc82jL4RpMP4x8RNxB5301kDNDlk3P-w73WQD9I-_RGF4fD2L43o3PV0E1Lp2QzLeBjyBDJXZG5P8eVmO_p-P24iugmpm70SZ0ZF0rbqu1F5Kc6GG_vlaiHE5X9Ywr-dKWmQC/s320/Michael+Dyer+Painting-Thumb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Recently commissioned painting of Auburn's Michael Dyer. This painting was purchased as a Christmas present, and man was it a BEAST to finish!Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-76565989108968878082011-04-29T13:10:00.000-05:002011-04-29T13:10:05.796-05:00Rey Mysterio Final Art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2KT_jDClZZ6e6gklFNXNKSga6MjsOrJ680eYONvF50tjb9D31snAO-ggvHnrjhNfhoHMTi3Dq26xvj_zrPe7ByFYFg7CYOd5Af2D0ImrASZE0CU9FoPQyIdTpm2wsusOetayzMSLeXni/s1600/Rey+Mysterio-Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2KT_jDClZZ6e6gklFNXNKSga6MjsOrJ680eYONvF50tjb9D31snAO-ggvHnrjhNfhoHMTi3Dq26xvj_zrPe7ByFYFg7CYOd5Af2D0ImrASZE0CU9FoPQyIdTpm2wsusOetayzMSLeXni/s320/Rey+Mysterio-Blog.jpg" width="256px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is the finished art for the Rey Mysterio piece. Rey is an awesome guy, good friend, phenomenal wrestler and one of the most athletic people I’ve ever been around in any sport! This was purchased as a gift and will be printed as an 11”x14" poster.</div>Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-14759099964206723032011-04-12T14:35:00.000-05:002011-04-12T14:35:19.800-05:00Eddie Guerrero Tribute<span lang="EN"> <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP2Lp8AeaKJed5wGAlRPv0QTWVh7ZXBZrP8yc6wTE-IConb0TOVJhyACptqAdcSzCc-DHo51_N7lceN88VctDBGc86FlWFJBpBd0aLEGoSNjCt2i4x0sbC52lt85WgZM3f4hk9bIuUmIwj/s1600/LO+Eddie+Mem+Web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP2Lp8AeaKJed5wGAlRPv0QTWVh7ZXBZrP8yc6wTE-IConb0TOVJhyACptqAdcSzCc-DHo51_N7lceN88VctDBGc86FlWFJBpBd0aLEGoSNjCt2i4x0sbC52lt85WgZM3f4hk9bIuUmIwj/s320/LO+Eddie+Mem+Web.JPG" width="267" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I was cleaning out my studio and found this artwork from 2005. Print size is 16”x 20”, and it’s an artist’s proof of an illustration I did for PWI Magazine as a tribute to my late friend, Eddie Guerrero. This is the ONLY print of this artwork available. No others exist. However, I have decided to sell it. If you’re interested in purchasing this artwork, please e-mail me at <a href="mailto:LashWCW@aol.com">LashWCW@aol.com</a> for details.</div><div align="left"></div></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="EN"></span></span>Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-76776871112090010912011-04-12T12:59:00.000-05:002011-04-12T12:59:59.529-05:00A "Daily Dose Of BS" (Brief Sketch)...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKMVQD3x6InplcKTt6FWcQu1u2bPXWdMh-ZqTGoIwxnep6wogSOQ5frEPtbkf5e3QPoYSD1gGsD0oxFqs848yOGZOzhQnYYb7J3Z7sKZfN0FQiDBG_gWfCxLpzURNnXmGjB0oc-uUGOtcp/s1600/Kyle-Pour+One+Out-Web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKMVQD3x6InplcKTt6FWcQu1u2bPXWdMh-ZqTGoIwxnep6wogSOQ5frEPtbkf5e3QPoYSD1gGsD0oxFqs848yOGZOzhQnYYb7J3Z7sKZfN0FQiDBG_gWfCxLpzURNnXmGjB0oc-uUGOtcp/s320/Kyle-Pour+One+Out-Web.jpg" width="192" /></a></div>Just a simple "Daily Dose Of BS" (Brief Sketch).Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-90654175490406429052011-04-07T12:00:00.000-05:002011-04-07T12:00:39.867-05:00Rey Mysterio W.I.P.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib7Gersgqg56fllaI00dTcftHD6QUjenC1wv68Wc5L3FXVyOyWDeR9LZBTPNId7Mb6FAJCjPaJoE8PkHLqZscsqfDHo4xnmSC5kuJAEAKeSyFpYmRoEHKLujX-tEsMn7snD8mSAg4tGMxc/s1600/Rey+Mysterio+Poster-Web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib7Gersgqg56fllaI00dTcftHD6QUjenC1wv68Wc5L3FXVyOyWDeR9LZBTPNId7Mb6FAJCjPaJoE8PkHLqZscsqfDHo4xnmSC5kuJAEAKeSyFpYmRoEHKLujX-tEsMn7snD8mSAg4tGMxc/s320/Rey+Mysterio+Poster-Web.JPG" width="256" /></a> <br />
Almost finished with this private commission. Rey is an awesome guy, good friend, phenomenal wrestler and one of the most athletic people I’ve ever been around in any sport! This was purchased as a gift and will be printed as either an 11”x14” or 16”x20” poster.Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-62647914771099458062011-04-02T18:07:00.000-05:002011-04-02T18:07:22.422-05:00Happy Birthday Revilo!!Happy Birthday to a great friend, mentor and one of the most talented people I know. If you’re not familiar with his work, you are really missing out. You can view some of his offerings here: http://www.hallmark.com/online/revilo/ <br />
Revilo is a genius when it comes to greeting cards and single panel cartoons. His unique slant and ridiculous sense of humor causes me to laugh out loud whenever I see one of his artistic offerings. There’s no question his rare talent is one of the reasons Hallmark Cards has been able to stay relevant after all of these years. So, here’s to you, my friend. May you have many more!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgphgT403NAF_biiPnGXGTdF-cZAFhpuWnNDLxtPaLY1dgi8HGNoZHF8RnbYvAujhD8Y0XRMZQYVSqT9anRyLohfTz19kgWQ0MmbS8Wx7QudFnlxdZk7Z1TCNCUHOcCelWyhNTShz3KW26/s1600/Roswell+B%2527day+Party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgphgT403NAF_biiPnGXGTdF-cZAFhpuWnNDLxtPaLY1dgi8HGNoZHF8RnbYvAujhD8Y0XRMZQYVSqT9anRyLohfTz19kgWQ0MmbS8Wx7QudFnlxdZk7Z1TCNCUHOcCelWyhNTShz3KW26/s320/Roswell+B%2527day+Party.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-52105436707556995072011-03-12T16:16:00.000-06:002011-03-12T16:16:37.346-06:00Drawn With Tiger’s Blood And Adonis DNA…<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVsTdsjEtjKWyFPXGDoOx26P9r8gC6sojIDTmBX_wg-8t1sV19dTNMVaY2IzY_6UsQ7BMX3POBWZem_rD6kTZKFv8zz7aDZTZwI_GgK5rJSO-8pH2CdZVq807-2ZOBU2cgUNpOfNWLbZYN/s1600/Charlie+Sheen+Sketch-Web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVsTdsjEtjKWyFPXGDoOx26P9r8gC6sojIDTmBX_wg-8t1sV19dTNMVaY2IzY_6UsQ7BMX3POBWZem_rD6kTZKFv8zz7aDZTZwI_GgK5rJSO-8pH2CdZVq807-2ZOBU2cgUNpOfNWLbZYN/s320/Charlie+Sheen+Sketch-Web.JPG" width="203" /></a></div><span lang="EN">I have been ridiculously busy lately! That’s a great thing for business; but it has been mostly graphic design work, as opposed to caricature and illustration. So, once again I must beg forgiveness for taking so long to post any artwork. This sketch is a quick caricature of the totally bonkers, yet hilariously funny, quick quip man, Charlie Sheen. Here’s to hoping he can escape the ride before it crashes!</span>Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-65323478744478071072011-01-04T11:45:00.000-06:002011-01-05T17:09:00.620-06:00Cam Newton Painting<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR5y2jBQfkgDJc8MrwWhw0vBwm5yr2kYJCVfyitb_-g9AHP8-Fdq5QlewYITVuDpZlCQkhAns6dhXN4elJoyPEkM6Rtg7wqRmJsaoYcQVL1h8AiPCBcY4szoZ1ywSlnOqVnwCBKlI57VX2/s1600/Cam+Newton+Auburn+Print-Web.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558842719790059666" style="WIDTH: 314px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR5y2jBQfkgDJc8MrwWhw0vBwm5yr2kYJCVfyitb_-g9AHP8-Fdq5QlewYITVuDpZlCQkhAns6dhXN4elJoyPEkM6Rtg7wqRmJsaoYcQVL1h8AiPCBcY4szoZ1ywSlnOqVnwCBKlI57VX2/s400/Cam+Newton+Auburn+Print-Web.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I worked on this painting for about two months. There are a few areas in it that I would love to spend more time on, however I had to call it finished so I could order prints in time for the BCS National Championship game. Overall, I am fairly pleased with the final result. My painting skills still have a long way to go, but I can see a vast difference in what I was capable of just a year ago. Here’s to improving in the New Year!Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-60156678196098451912010-12-24T22:20:00.000-06:002010-12-24T22:21:21.143-06:00MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!Merry Christmas To All, And May GOD Bless You In The New Year!Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-86029828129978826812010-12-21T14:34:00.000-06:002010-12-21T14:39:54.204-06:00WIP<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsR8X4hphR2cdwh1I3rRXTGcOAB5yhH1m9ABcxzCTKKfetw5os8F3ikcQDtmLERNU8N4O8Q3mvOZ8QYX_ZoEKRvXInnLIh3k5bbzOpp-7ATdUhZI6Of4C4tBsbqJ2nO0zicVHYIrAj2HNE/s1600/AU+Sidelines-2-WIP.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553236943727482402" style="WIDTH: 225px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 263px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsR8X4hphR2cdwh1I3rRXTGcOAB5yhH1m9ABcxzCTKKfetw5os8F3ikcQDtmLERNU8N4O8Q3mvOZ8QYX_ZoEKRvXInnLIh3k5bbzOpp-7ATdUhZI6Of4C4tBsbqJ2nO0zicVHYIrAj2HNE/s400/AU+Sidelines-2-WIP.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>A VERY small sneak peek at a larger painting I'm currently working on.</div>Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-23942614205025754872010-12-09T15:08:00.000-06:002010-12-09T15:17:44.958-06:00Another Editorial Cartoon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-pOQDZpz2gQo5lkH9JGemYhpt8Nx0fzIBuUq_sPObfc6TYUr6qgLw5v5V6TxZObYD3pSfVJL0RvFCfpN7YiZEkJWBm4yRtXfLokvVmv8pkWKNNyIzpM66yqw4SQCn21w1jX9m73waew9-/s1600/Dont+Ask+Dont+Tell-BW-Web.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548794103919329010" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-pOQDZpz2gQo5lkH9JGemYhpt8Nx0fzIBuUq_sPObfc6TYUr6qgLw5v5V6TxZObYD3pSfVJL0RvFCfpN7YiZEkJWBm4yRtXfLokvVmv8pkWKNNyIzpM66yqw4SQCn21w1jX9m73waew9-/s400/Dont+Ask+Dont+Tell-BW-Web.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Just a thought that struck me during the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” debate: in a communal living atmosphere, which is common in the military, wouldn’t homosexuals and heterosexuals showering together be just as inappropriate as males and females showering together? As Letterman would say, “Things that make you go hmmmm….”</div>Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-28149334878616444712010-12-03T17:02:00.001-06:002010-12-03T17:05:38.857-06:00Gotta Love The TSA...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihAxwrWhxft2lFJqs5xzluyLT957bYfx5YEAcTXYHdiSkGsPtQ18qST8cc7e06N6tgzVD04264hmw5AnyslqTxLDQF7af3kHCvH5nzNCHmXdyhV4mg3kn-k9G_evuyvVZcDn8B75PyBQJ-/s1600/TSA+Agent-Web.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546595511228100018" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 282px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihAxwrWhxft2lFJqs5xzluyLT957bYfx5YEAcTXYHdiSkGsPtQ18qST8cc7e06N6tgzVD04264hmw5AnyslqTxLDQF7af3kHCvH5nzNCHmXdyhV4mg3kn-k9G_evuyvVZcDn8B75PyBQJ-/s400/TSA+Agent-Web.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A little editorial cartoon about the new airport securities. If you're traveling during the Holidays, be sure to wear lead underwear!Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-72568682613195570212010-10-20T14:08:00.000-05:002010-10-20T14:11:30.335-05:00Steve Spurrier<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxs_yZP_gJW2Y-loxZhYCuI4BsfID76TjabsBioOIDCtpNLW-AGOVTRjigII8MeJQpn38h2Sx7KBCCZ73cFBGv68jiggxn87OY-5RLH1ceMahSVDpJbZqJqWfaJkxXmdqeNzMRibIKAERg/s1600/Cocky+Mojo.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530207635207176354" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxs_yZP_gJW2Y-loxZhYCuI4BsfID76TjabsBioOIDCtpNLW-AGOVTRjigII8MeJQpn38h2Sx7KBCCZ73cFBGv68jiggxn87OY-5RLH1ceMahSVDpJbZqJqWfaJkxXmdqeNzMRibIKAERg/s400/Cocky+Mojo.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div>Sorry it has been so very long since I have posted anything. I’ve had a bit of a medical scare in the last few months. For awhile, it looked as if I would be in a long battle with lymphoma. Thankfully, however, everything has cleared up and I am hopefully back on track! Here’s a little caricature of “The Old Ball Coach” Steve Spurrier that I recently painted before the Alabama vs. South Carolina game. Unfortunately, the “Mojo” didn’t work this time.</div>Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-62310261770054858752010-06-03T22:15:00.000-05:002010-06-03T22:20:26.697-05:00BP vs. Obama...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvAOR0xw3yQIhXO-YhwHP0Sxg-GUjDi39AYtpf3_DDAIR2ek-vVdtiMwPtTyIVEb0eLHC9KWfvcGVQN3BEX3xRI-Ej6fI3g9J89HgokwDBvFrlHnhp723TtvGWOzS0oh1a44uF8HxIKHCg/s1600/BP+Obama+Color-Web.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478752448230487010" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 277px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvAOR0xw3yQIhXO-YhwHP0Sxg-GUjDi39AYtpf3_DDAIR2ek-vVdtiMwPtTyIVEb0eLHC9KWfvcGVQN3BEX3xRI-Ej6fI3g9J89HgokwDBvFrlHnhp723TtvGWOzS0oh1a44uF8HxIKHCg/s400/BP+Obama+Color-Web.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Can we stop pointing fingers and just get the job done already? You gotta' love politics.</div>Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-90506464039230438992010-05-11T14:45:00.000-05:002010-05-11T14:52:09.770-05:00"Our Father's Word"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFidh5C1YscGsADO4mBVT4ElFGHrJASwHLT3aoAO8BejGF6GVhTiG4gNhL1Uk2kchZwQckjr-I3iek3IXqnimaSlUDOVKemh2_g6r0fCN5dofGOeXl62eWaVqs4fLfNxbhctXaX9R8QFwI/s1600/OFW-Fear+Not.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470101274419000018" style="WIDTH: 291px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFidh5C1YscGsADO4mBVT4ElFGHrJASwHLT3aoAO8BejGF6GVhTiG4gNhL1Uk2kchZwQckjr-I3iek3IXqnimaSlUDOVKemh2_g6r0fCN5dofGOeXl62eWaVqs4fLfNxbhctXaX9R8QFwI/s400/OFW-Fear+Not.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p><em>"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." -- Isaiah 41:10</em></p><p>This is a caricature for a new feature to promote "Our Father's Arms" ministry in Jacksonville, Alabama.</p>Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-89585797244999450272010-05-04T21:56:00.001-05:002010-05-04T22:00:35.845-05:00Latest Commission...<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467614544303734306" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3ZmrVk1ILl_KdftJa5z9uHl3SGgX6O_B7uZeXqdwz5EKPK6gO2tn7p-CKyH_P8Th0JniW7GFSYaGr4XMhzhoVLwEZZYE1o8vbMKDoNUR0Bp2JzllJPXaUm7IGdWauoLenXmsjd7F-AVL/s400/Super+Tramp+Color+Proof.jpg" border="0" /><br />I've been extremely busy and haven't had a chance to post lately, so this is my latest commission. Canadian pro wrestling legend Super Tramp. This piece is more of a comic book style (by request) as opposed to my usual caricature work. It made for a fun change of pace.Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-59330155005011561472010-04-15T10:56:00.000-05:002010-04-15T10:59:06.994-05:00Warm Up Sketches...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9OTK7dpvjSqMv7x-IyQh6mpzu8AhYmuNGD2C0088gye0lPZE4V9Eg-VUeH77lcw-wlAIl0Hr7b2UMWMqvNVZ92Kq_IcUCBGJKr9Pz70qpIaLXeS-_BogN09PZ_W77KwxlGM8tkexW9S5i/s1600/Sills+Boys-Sketch+Web.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460394260584492834" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 343px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9OTK7dpvjSqMv7x-IyQh6mpzu8AhYmuNGD2C0088gye0lPZE4V9Eg-VUeH77lcw-wlAIl0Hr7b2UMWMqvNVZ92Kq_IcUCBGJKr9Pz70qpIaLXeS-_BogN09PZ_W77KwxlGM8tkexW9S5i/s400/Sills+Boys-Sketch+Web.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div>Drawing is a bit like working out. You have to warm up before you can do the heavy lifting. This was my warm up sketch this morning; before tackling a day of intricate illustrations…</div>Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-71319804230547317812010-03-17T17:58:00.001-05:002010-03-17T18:03:33.477-05:00Caricature Commission...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5bMFEomfDseuaQn8RD_wWzAF-VrrF5T4I5kBcJDfTGOCHF1mN5w3gnELgDNERmmkJaWj9n2vPnB8tjPVmyDuBKxFyTX5VRgV-xEpj8yIQnQ1AtH9Z4EuE3OvmktsiULHdsqlcOPACGNr1/s1600-h/Mike+Caricature-Web.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449742105382787762" style="WIDTH: 314px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5bMFEomfDseuaQn8RD_wWzAF-VrrF5T4I5kBcJDfTGOCHF1mN5w3gnELgDNERmmkJaWj9n2vPnB8tjPVmyDuBKxFyTX5VRgV-xEpj8yIQnQ1AtH9Z4EuE3OvmktsiULHdsqlcOPACGNr1/s400/Mike+Caricature-Web.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div>This is a caricature that was commissioned for a Valentine's Day present. The couple met while attending the University of Alabama, hence the view of Denny Chimes in the background. This piece was a little rushed, but I always consider it a success when the client is extremely pleased with the final art.</div>Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-11191071616405671892010-01-24T19:09:00.000-06:002010-01-24T19:23:18.915-06:00"Dr. Death" Steve Williams<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPco1Ouv9TXd1tvvEISvD0mtOSWN4Apace7kotOGjlovKb6d6xiN2vNFkaSxBX0kwKYEzpdn3NYAEcH1_biR25Nnf93wV1kbIx0qx3eugnzEQdKtVI-w6eO0TAAqNtR4CXxoscs5nIBJx4/s1600-h/LO+Dr+Death-Web.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430479006256985970" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPco1Ouv9TXd1tvvEISvD0mtOSWN4Apace7kotOGjlovKb6d6xiN2vNFkaSxBX0kwKYEzpdn3NYAEcH1_biR25Nnf93wV1kbIx0qx3eugnzEQdKtVI-w6eO0TAAqNtR4CXxoscs5nIBJx4/s400/LO+Dr+Death-Web.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Once again, I have completed my toughest assignment each year -- <strong><em>Pro Wrestling Illustrated</em></strong>'s <em><strong>Annual Year In Review</strong></em>. I'm called on to illustrate a big story in pro wrestling from each month of the previous year. Which usually means creating twelve 8x10 full color illustrations within a very short turn around time. The above image is a sneak peek from the upcoming issue.<br /><p>Back in December, the wrestling world lost a legend, and I lost a personal friend. "Dr. Death" Steve Williams was one of the toughest, most athletic people I have ever met. And yet, he had one of the kindest souls. No doubt, fans will not soon forget him; and anyone that knew him on a personal level could <em><strong>never</strong></em> forget him.</p>Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-81919728912673722462009-12-31T08:05:00.000-06:002009-12-31T08:08:45.048-06:00Taylor Lautner...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRq_2Mnb0hT9ysyVZ8evXl-XN0Xq7UjZd-wA6O5jzTnrHep__xw2bbN0Mg75I_T_U81TE-6eW51zC9bfvuzc0M0FfT0c_0VDR4QjsLFitqI-23-IMys6AxnGo5TDvwZ0HhTF7_TVg6H0vF/s1600-h/Taylor+Lautner+Sketch.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421401553549528018" style="WIDTH: 295px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRq_2Mnb0hT9ysyVZ8evXl-XN0Xq7UjZd-wA6O5jzTnrHep__xw2bbN0Mg75I_T_U81TE-6eW51zC9bfvuzc0M0FfT0c_0VDR4QjsLFitqI-23-IMys6AxnGo5TDvwZ0HhTF7_TVg6H0vF/s400/Taylor+Lautner+Sketch.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p> </p><p>Everybody seems to be drawing this guy these days. So, I did a quick sketch of him this morning as a little warm-up.</p>Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-3110993128661494712009-12-28T17:40:00.000-06:002009-12-28T19:07:03.492-06:00"Lashing Out!"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGIVhDL7lXTs5iOAPML8KQsujEFIKtiH-7ELiu__ayANiMZ2tVB4SSsqCbgb2pHQjRyVk-fi8jjo3OYf27m51em1efeQXB-uU5y4q-z3C0HQW-0mP8wVt90h-Yjs5MYM3EVoboNK5_q_jr/s1600-h/LO+Hulk+TNA-Web.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420436144760246930" style="WIDTH: 334px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGIVhDL7lXTs5iOAPML8KQsujEFIKtiH-7ELiu__ayANiMZ2tVB4SSsqCbgb2pHQjRyVk-fi8jjo3OYf27m51em1efeQXB-uU5y4q-z3C0HQW-0mP8wVt90h-Yjs5MYM3EVoboNK5_q_jr/s400/LO+Hulk+TNA-Web.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Sorry for the lack of posts lately. This is always a very busy time of the year for me. I have twelve, full page wrestling illustrations that I have to complete in two weeks time. Then again, busy is a GOOD thing! The above "Lashing Out!" cartoon is my latest for THE WRESTLER/INSIDE WRESTLING. For those of you who follow wrestling, the latest big story is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">TNA's</span> acquisition of wrestling and cultural icon Hulk Hogan. </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Speaking of wrestling illustrations, my friend <a href="http://torrenthomasart.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Torren</span> Thomas</span></a> did a phenomenal painting of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">TNA</span> wrestler <a href="http://torrenthomasart.blogspot.com/2009/11/samoa-joe.html"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Somoa</span> Joe</span></a>; which he posted on his <a href="http://torrenthomasart.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#3366ff;">blog</span></a> a few weeks ago. If you're a fan of caricature and/or digital painting you have to check out his site. I can promise you this guy is on the fast track to becoming a Master Caricaturist.</div><div> </div><div></div><div>Happy New Year everyone!</div>Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-67258040907162291602009-12-17T21:55:00.000-06:002009-12-17T21:59:35.190-06:00"Top Ten Most Interesting Faces of the Year"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRimUqosvB9Vlx_1Be1uKEGYrghDlOHgWpwjimWKX4pKJ4kfuZVT-52fPVPxFE_7zP-_bLMN6SmUuw13h8MlWvmnkULeWBfUSue2Lw1JIDiXrcMTyCOLq9U3C5UUweDMQglvkVTNF0M6eQ/s1600-h/Top+10+Faces-09.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416420490135797634" style="WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRimUqosvB9Vlx_1Be1uKEGYrghDlOHgWpwjimWKX4pKJ4kfuZVT-52fPVPxFE_7zP-_bLMN6SmUuw13h8MlWvmnkULeWBfUSue2Lw1JIDiXrcMTyCOLq9U3C5UUweDMQglvkVTNF0M6eQ/s400/Top+10+Faces-09.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The <a href="http://www.caricature.org/">International Society of Caricature Artists</a> (ISCA) of which (as of this year) I am a member, has started a tradition this year which I am sure will become a new media staple. They have released their list of the "Top Ten Most Interesting Faces of the Year". I’m not sure who all was involved in the decision making process, but “interesting”, as in most suited for caricature, is an understatement. I think I have sketched at least half the people on this list at one time or another, and it’s always fun to exaggerate their features. These days it seems that every media outlet in the world publishes some sort of “The Year‘s Most Whatever.” Yet, this list is quite unique in the sense that most everyone can agree on the humor in it, without the ever present “who deserves what” arguments that inevitably follow every other list of accomplished people. ISCA president Robert Bauer, and other members of the organization’s board, called on a few fellow members to caricature those on the list. No doubt, most people will recognize the work of such giants in the field of caricature as Tom Richmond, Jason Seiler, Paul Moyse, Court Jones, Glenn Ferguson, and several others.</div><br /><div>So, sit back and enjoy the ISCA’s list of the “Top Ten Most Interesting Faces of the Year”. In fact, whether you’re an artist or not, grab a pencil and paper and have a go at them yourself. I promise you will have fun drawing these faces!</div><br /><div></div>Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-77685485050807464922009-12-15T21:56:00.000-06:002009-12-15T21:59:37.488-06:00"Bear" Bryant Print<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioG1KDNTCK13SOs_25rf1O0xEeFPqtVkRUO3cNbYnGzb7NmpndZVnTk4WezaPwI_um4RKFuWLbqy41ddHmWL1pue58WxhbrV6Tl5Vf10QjMzUakpx0YjUseQIcdQxCQlpz6UzcHJUZpicQ/s1600-h/Bear+Tribute+11x14-Web.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415678196952404114" style="WIDTH: 314px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioG1KDNTCK13SOs_25rf1O0xEeFPqtVkRUO3cNbYnGzb7NmpndZVnTk4WezaPwI_um4RKFuWLbqy41ddHmWL1pue58WxhbrV6Tl5Vf10QjMzUakpx0YjUseQIcdQxCQlpz6UzcHJUZpicQ/s400/Bear+Tribute+11x14-Web.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This is the finished artwork. I did this for a company who will be selling a limited number of signed prints. Oh, and how about our Crimson Tide in the National Championship Game, huh?<br /><p>Roll, Tide Roll!!</p>Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-13369788689156647942009-11-28T11:48:00.001-06:002009-11-28T11:50:53.121-06:00Sneak Peek...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOhmBl49SQZ2w6TOxq3CkJ5VzegfF-MmobceHlMI_rpEVV43pV1b24hpjZYUs5w4BeQ7fIrXQqAk4xz96xjTdZFLVVTKGOLqhSGDWFzjd7kSKJ9D7Z1hCeLfApmuIOk-BR0xksg_cw-vUM/s1600/Bear+Thumb.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409213117641890626" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOhmBl49SQZ2w6TOxq3CkJ5VzegfF-MmobceHlMI_rpEVV43pV1b24hpjZYUs5w4BeQ7fIrXQqAk4xz96xjTdZFLVVTKGOLqhSGDWFzjd7kSKJ9D7Z1hCeLfApmuIOk-BR0xksg_cw-vUM/s400/Bear+Thumb.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>A very small w.i.p. peek of a larger painting I'm working on...</div>Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746005354135916013.post-54467678233345001072009-11-26T18:36:00.001-06:002009-11-26T18:41:02.834-06:00Iron Bowl Mojo...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtz8FratpRUh8wpJh8aSjAIV02V8wzzelyn7XOeDygZwJGgGQ1B-D3COsWB8Emf4-YzHOkqv5mc1bzCDjcZ1wRuqFbLKDHUJ7GqF_X_LqItfWPoTCcnh-q2nS1VXdtT9dHz_Hqx0aadzcc/s1600/Auburn+Mojo.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408576065030833394" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtz8FratpRUh8wpJh8aSjAIV02V8wzzelyn7XOeDygZwJGgGQ1B-D3COsWB8Emf4-YzHOkqv5mc1bzCDjcZ1wRuqFbLKDHUJ7GqF_X_LqItfWPoTCcnh-q2nS1VXdtT9dHz_Hqx0aadzcc/s400/Auburn+Mojo.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>Big in-state rivalry, Alabama vs. Auburn. Always a great game. </div><div> </div><div>For those not familiar with Alabama football, the gag in this cartoon is a play on the old Crimson Tide cheer:</div><div> </div><div><em><strong>"Rammer Jammer</strong></em></div><div><em><strong> Yellow Hammer</strong></em></div><div><em><strong> Give 'em hell</strong></em></div><div><em><strong> Alabama"</strong></em></div>Lash LeRouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797948138216884051noreply@blogger.com1