tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11514910203793661162024-03-05T21:06:56.950-05:00IT'S A MARATHON(B)logbook of John MacConnellJohn MacConnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835561992699968424noreply@blogger.comBlogger175125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151491020379366116.post-89915157328195249062013-12-08T14:49:00.000-05:002013-12-08T14:49:45.600-05:00Christmas Is Almost Here!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>I'M EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE</b> Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor by Jim French has finally been released! It is a collection of never before seen Polaroids by Mr. French to be used as reference for his illustrations.<br />
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While his resulting drawings were beautiful, it's no wonder he switched to photography later in his career. The book contains 116 color and black and white photos. As an artist that has recently begun to explore the male nude, it is an inspiration and guide. It's amazing to see the time he put into making each setup and the all the poses, props, and settings he explored. I'll definitely be taking the time to examine each image.<br />
<a name='more'></a>Additionally, I was lucky enough to assist in the production of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor. Freelancing at Antinous Press, I saw each image in person. It was truly blessing to have the opportunity.<br />
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If you'd like to get your hands on a copy, please visit <a href="http://www.antinouspress.com/">Antinous Press</a>'s site. Just some private intel, between you and me. They have some special editions soon to be released. ;)<br />
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<b>ANOTHER FAVORITE OF MINE.</b> Gabriel has a perfect youthful, heroic body. He has an athlete's body, not a gym rat, overly diet-consicous body. Wrestling has given it to him. It's been a long time since I've gotten to draw him. You can see the other images of him <a href="http://www.johnmacconnell.com/blog/2012/10/drawing-with-mark-beard.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<b>IT HAS BE CRAZY AROUND HERE.</b> I'm so behind on posting. It's funny how that works out. The busier I am with interesting projects, the less you all get to hear about it.<br />
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<b>YOU BIG JOHN MACCONNELL FANS (MOM)</b>, may have noticed a few things have changed around here. I'm very excited to announce the launch of the new <a href="http://www.johnmacconnell.com/" target="_blank">JohnMacConnell.com</a>! The site still showcases my professional illustration and graphic design work but has some new sections I'm very excited to tell you about.<br />
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I've been spending the last few months connecting and working with local artists. To showcase the work, I've added a <a href="http://www.johnmacconnell.com/all-fine-art/" target="_blank">Fine Art</a> section. The pages hold many of my favorite pieces as well as many of my drawings and sketches. Also, it gives you the opportunity to see some of the commissions I've done for clients and friends. Please consider commissioning something for yourself, if you see something you like!</div>
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<b>I NEVER TIRE OF DRAWING.</b> I enjoy doing it ever opportunity I get. I have been posting, quite regularly, figure studies for the last year and have enjoyed working on each one. If any of you wonder, I'm not drawing these for work, nor am I enrolled in any class. I'm making these drawings and watercolors because I want to. It's what I love to do more than anything.<br />
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<b>I GOT MY WISH.</b> Benjamin came and posed for us again! No need to reiterate how perfect of a model he is. (<a href="http://johnmacconnell.blogspot.com/2013/09/drawing-benjamin-082013.html">You can read it here.</a>)<br />
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I can't get enough time with this guy. I'd like to hire him for a new series I'm hoping to start in the next month or so. He's got the perfect physique for the sport-focused images I'm imagining. I'd like to draw them in graphite. It might be a while before you get to see anything, though. I'm going to experiment with mixing my old style with some of the new pen and watercolor work I've recently been doing. It's going to be an exciting project! Stay tuned!<br />
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<b>NOW FOR A LITTLE MAGIC!</b> Our model last night was magic. I mean, our model last night was Magic. Magic was his name. Like, legit, his parent's named him Magic. Often models with have "stage" names to protect their identity should they become famous actors or politicians. I was a surprised this was not the case last night. </div>
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He was quite the handsome guy, long, lean, and muscular. I'm sure that his training as a dancer gave him the body. It also gave us the great dramatic poses. He was a pleasure to work with. I hope I get the chance to draw him again.</div>
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<b>BEN WAS A SURPRISE!</b> Ben contacted me to model. I was nervous at first because he didn't have any modeling experience, but he was a natural!<br />
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He's super-fit from his collegiate days as a track runner. With a little direction, he gave some great poses. I think we were both really happy with the experience. He had fun and checked something off his bucket list; and I got some great drawings!<br />
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If you're interested in modeling, please <a href="http://johnmacconnell.com/contact/">contact</a> me. I'm mostly interested in working with athletic/fit builds that connect with my current body of work.<br />
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<b>FRANCISCO WAS LATE</b>, but he was worth the wait! As mentioned in my last entry, <a href="http://johnmacconnell.blogspot.com/2013/09/092613-drawing-charles.html#more">Drawing Charles</a>, Francisco had some difficulty arriving on time for our drawing session. Because we got a late start, we had him hold the same pose for the entire session.<br />
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<b>LAST NIGHT</b> the our model was late so Charles volunteered to sit. Although I was expecting to draw a young, muscly model, I had a lot of fun painting Charles. It's been a while since I've done a portrait of anyone out of their 20's... or clothed.<br />
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I was actually a little disappointed when Francisco arrived and my time with Charles was cut short. Anyway, Thank you Charles for posing!<br />
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<b style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">TIM HAS RED HAIR</b><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">. Not strawberry blonde, like REALLY, REALLY RED! It was fun to paint, since I'd never painted a ginger before. It was a different palette. So many pinks and oranges!</span></div>
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<b>RYAN 2 REALLY SHOULD BECOME RYAN 1.</b> This is our third time together. Ryan 1 hasn't shown his face again. Also, Ryan always looks great. Check out his heroic poses below.<br />
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<b>BENJAMIN HAS ONE OF THOSE HEROIC BODIES</b> usually reserved for Italian sculpture and comic book pages. We're talking serious beefcake. Needless to say, he was a pleasure to paint. I kept having the urge to put a "S" on his chest, though... I'm hoping to work with him again. Stay tuned!</div>
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<b>IT IS TIME</b> to catch up on posting. The summer is always a busy time. I'm having a great summer visiting the beaches of Fire Island every couple of weeks. In August we had quite a unique drawing session with the <a href="http://pinesnudedrawing.com/" target="_blank">Pines Nude Drawing</a> group. Not only did we get to draw on a boat, but our model Dustin was a skilled accordion player! We must have been quite the site huddled on the pier drawing!<br />
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<b>MORE DRAWINGS</b> for your enjoyment. Our model Bryan Slater (NSFW if you google him...) was amazing this week. He had a well-muscled, sinewy body that captured the light just right. He posed for the <a href="http://pinesnudedrawing.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Pines Nude Drawing</a> group in the Meatrack, just outside of the Fire Island Pines. It's so nice to be able to paint the figure in nature. It's going to be hard to go back to a basement studio after this...<br />
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<b>FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND</b> was a blast in the Pines! (I know, I'm a little late...) A highlight was definitely drawing with the <a href="http://pinesnudedrawing.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Pines Nude Drawing</a> group. It was glad to take some time away from all that strenuous partying and stressful days on the beach to relax with my pens and watercolors. :P</div>
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Chad and Will were great sports. We found a secluded house at the edge of the Pines with it's own private beach (newly cleared thanks to Hurricane Sandy). The boys did everything we asked--posing in the water, and we even got Will to climb a tree! I wish the session would have been longer. It was a great spot!<br />
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<b>SUMMER HAS OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIALLY STARTED!</b> And so has my share in the Fire Island Pines. It was beautiful on the beach last weekend. It was the perfect start to the season -- good friends, good food, and good drawings.<br />
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Last week was the second week (the first I could attend) for <a href="http://pinesnudedrawing.com/" target="_blank">Pines Nude Drawing</a>, the drawing group that meets almost weekly in the Pines. This week, we had a great model named Zsolt with very classic heroic features. I love the red and blue ballpoint pen drawings I captured of him. I need to do more of those in the weeks to come.<br />
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I'm so excited for the summer and for more poolside/beachside drawing! Also, if you're interested in drawing or posing email <a href="mailto:info@pinesnudedrawing.com" target="_blank">info@pinesnudedrawing.com</a> for more information!<br />
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<b>LADIES AND GENTLEMEN</b>; I present you with DanPaul; singer, songwriter, artist, and model.<br />
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