May 30, 2008
Death and the City
I did this to help Katy celebrate the movie's release. Or maybe it was cathartic for me. Dunno.
Posted by Schamberger at 05:44 AM
April 07, 2008
Somewhere, Beyond the Sea
Ink and lettering on bristol, colored in Photoshop
Posted by Schamberger at 06:58 PM
April 05, 2008
Wail
Ink and wash on bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 02:43 PM
April 02, 2008
Wooo!
Ink and wash on bristol, colored in Photoshop
Posted by Schamberger at 08:45 PM
March 17, 2008
A Fistful of Yojimbo
Ink and wash on bristol, colored in Photoshop
Posted by Schamberger at 06:44 PM
March 16, 2008
Cowboy
Ink and wash on bristol, colored in Photoshop
Posted by Schamberger at 05:00 PM
February 20, 2008
Damian
I did this for my mom's birthday of the Doberman we had while I was growing up. An incredibly cool dog which I still miss quite a bit.
Ink and watercolor on bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 01:25 PM
February 10, 2008
Bacon Shoe Concert Poster
I worked this up for the rap group Bacon Shoe's next show:
Sounds like I'll be doing more for them down the line.
Posted by Schamberger at 02:39 PM
February 07, 2008
The Dream and Lie of Garbo
Ink and wash on bristol, colored in Photoshop
Posted by Schamberger at 09:41 PM
Les Demoiselles d'Monaco
Ink and wash on bristol, colored in Photoshop
Posted by Schamberger at 09:34 PM
January 31, 2008
Garbo and the Charnel House
Ink and wash on 11x14 bristol, colored in Photoshop
I was playing around with a lot of my interests on this piece. Greta Garbo of course, from a photo of her taken around 1929, her last with Ruth Harriet Louise. The picture was of her standing in front of a painting, but I didn't really like the painting. Earlier this week I was flipping through Pulp Hope again and noticed how Paul Pope incorporated Picasso a lot into his work, and Picasso is without a doubt my favorite painter. So I flipped through my collection of Picasso's work and came across 'The Charnel House' and it felt perfect for this piece. I hadn't really tried to duplicate another artist's work since high school art class and remembered how much can be learned from doing that.
Posted by Schamberger at 06:49 AM
January 27, 2008
Garbo
Ink and wash on 9x12 bristol, colored in Photoshop
Posted by Schamberger at 03:59 PM
November 12, 2007
Dr Sketchy's KCMO 11112007
Posted by Schamberger at 05:26 PM
October 22, 2007
Dead Man Walkin'
Ink and dye on bristol, tweaked in Photoshop
Did this for Katy to put on a shirt she's going to wear to Smackdown tomorrow.
Posted by Schamberger at 01:47 PM
October 01, 2007
Dr Sketchy's KC - 09162007
Posted by Schamberger at 04:25 PM
September 30, 2007
I'm going somewhere with this
Posted by Schamberger at 05:26 PM
September 28, 2007
Playing Around
Posted by Schamberger at 01:55 PM
September 17, 2007
Dr Sketchy's KC - 09162007
Posted by Schamberger at 01:22 PM
September 09, 2007
Halo
My brother AJ is really into the video game Halo 2 right now. He plays in tournaments and all that jazz. I wasn't able to make it to his bout yesterday, so I drew this up for him as a consolation prize:
(Click the image for a larger view)
Ink on bristol, colored in Photoshop
Posted by Schamberger at 08:45 AM
August 13, 2007
Dr Sketchy's KC - The Fourth Session
Posted by Schamberger at 03:36 PM
August 04, 2007
Lady and Red
Ink on bristol, colored in Photoshop
Client: The Kansas City Star - Urban Living Section
Posted by Schamberger at 06:50 AM
August 03, 2007
Garbo Week Day Six
Ink and wash on bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 11:13 PM
August 02, 2007
Garbo Week Day Five
Ink and wash on bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 09:48 PM
August 01, 2007
Garbo Week Day Four
Ink and wash on bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 08:41 PM
Garbo Week Day Three
Ink and wash on bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 08:40 PM
July 30, 2007
Garbo Week Day Two
Posted by Schamberger at 03:50 PM
July 29, 2007
Garbo Week Day One
Ink and dye on bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 06:53 PM
July 27, 2007
Postcard
Here's the image I'm going to be using for my first set of postcards (for those not in the loop, I'm printing these up to send out to art directors to drum up freelance work). It was originally done for The Star's Urban Living section, but the AD there felt this was 'too ominous' for their fashion issue. I did another pic that's going to be used by them that will be on the back of the postcard. Once the issue ships I'll put that up here as well.
Ink on bristol, colored in Photoshop
Posted by Schamberger at 05:11 PM
July 23, 2007
Dr Sketchy's KC - The Third Session
Posted by Schamberger at 12:15 AM
July 20, 2007
The Champ is Here
Ink on bristol, colored in Photoshop
Posted by Schamberger at 03:30 PM
July 10, 2007
Dirty Noir
Click the image for a larger view.
Ink on 9 x 12 bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 02:07 PM
July 09, 2007
Dr Sketchy's KC - The Second Session
A great time was had by all again. I think they just may have a winner on their hands with this. It was great seeing friends again, and meeting several new friends.
Here's my best piece from the session:
Posted by Schamberger at 09:52 AM
June 25, 2007
Dr Sketchy's KC - The First Session
Last night was the inaugural Dr Sketchy's KC as hosted by the very capable Laurenn McCubbin, who did a fantabulous job as the mistress of ceremonies. Above is my last piece done for the hour pose. I'm pretty happy with it.
The next session is July 8, which I'm really looking forward to.
Posted by Schamberger at 05:11 PM
April 25, 2007
Grandma
Ink and dye on bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 08:30 PM
April 08, 2007
A Portrait of the Artist Between Projects
Posted by Schamberger at 05:10 PM
April 04, 2007
Jazz Series Two
All are ink and dye on 9 X 12 bristol, except the last also has a bit of acrylic paint
Posted by Schamberger at 07:39 AM
January 26, 2007
Conan
Ink and watercolor on 11 x 14 bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 09:39 PM
January 04, 2007
Red
India ink and dye on 11 x 14 bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 08:53 PM
December 23, 2006
Sit Down
India ink and dye on 9 x 12 bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 04:24 PM
November 30, 2006
Take Five
India ink and dye on 11X14 bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 10:25 PM
You Hear That?
India ink and wash on 11X14 bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 06:20 PM
November 26, 2006
Duet Around Ten PM
India ink and dye on 11X14 bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 03:16 PM
Play Another One
India ink and dye on 11X14 bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 01:52 AM
November 25, 2006
"Texas" Bob Geigel
Dye and black marker on 11X14 bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 09:35 PM
November 05, 2006
Hard Chops
India ink on 9X12 bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 01:39 PM
Beyond the Mat
India ink on 9X12 bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 01:38 PM
Leapfrog
India ink on 9X12 bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 01:38 PM
October 14, 2006
The Night Time is the Right Time
Ink/Wash on 9X12 Bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 08:24 PM
August 25, 2006
Latest
Ink/Wash on white 9 X 12 Bristol, color added in Photoshop
Posted by Schamberger at 10:09 PM
August 13, 2006
Fun with Layer Styles
There's a lot of potential in the 'Multiply' setting for the top layer, especially with inkwashes. Hmmm...
Posted by Schamberger at 09:44 PM
Yacht Trip
Ink/Wash on 9 X 12 Bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 12:35 PM
August 12, 2006
Moonlight Embrace
Ink/Wash on 9 X 12 Bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 10:38 PM
August 08, 2006
What's She Thinking?
Ink/Wash on 9 X 12 Bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 08:39 PM
August 06, 2006
Bedroom Scene
(Click the image for a larger view)
Ink/Wash on 9 X 12 Bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 04:18 PM
August 05, 2006
Glamour
Ink/Brush on 9 X 12 Bristol, colored in Photoshop
Posted by Schamberger at 06:16 PM
August 03, 2006
Mata Hari
Ink/Wash/Liquid Mask on 9 X 12 Bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 05:46 PM
August 01, 2006
The Fox
Ink/Brush/Liquid Mask on 9 X 12 Bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 09:48 PM
Every One of My Exes
Brush/Ink on 9 X 12 Bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 06:45 PM
July 19, 2006
What You Mean 'We'?
Brush/Ink on 9 X 12 Bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 09:50 PM
July 15, 2006
Hawaiian
Ink/Brush on 9 X 12 Bristol, colored in Photoshop
Posted by Schamberger at 12:51 PM
July 14, 2006
The Office Bottle
My current favorite literary character, Philip Marlowe:
Ink/Brush on 9 X 12 Bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 11:38 PM
July 13, 2006
Savage Night
Brush/Ink on 9 X 12 Bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 10:06 PM
July 12, 2006
Watch Out For That Tree
Brush/Ink on 9 X 12 Bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 08:26 PM
July 11, 2006
He Knows
Easily my most favorite character to draw. Easily.
Ink on 9 X 12 Bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 09:18 PM
July 06, 2006
Around Town
Walking around downtown, this one just framed itself:
Ink on 9 X 12 Bristol
Stuck in traffic on Broadway just north of Bartle Hall:
Ink and dye on 9 X 12 Bristol
View from my back porch just after the sun set:
Ink on 9 X 12 Bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 08:14 PM
June 29, 2006
Logo Design
One of my clients wanted me to redesign their logo, as what they had was fairly (totally) generic. I was really, really happy with this design, as was the client:
They're in the residential real estate business, so they wanted to reflect that, as well as have a simple, iconic look for their logo, without directly tying them into their sister companies. So, I went with the outline of a house inside of the square, which subliminally also represents their initials (RPR). They LOVED that touch.
Posted by Schamberger at 06:19 PM
How Superman Would Save The World
Click the image to see a larger view:
And click this here link for the 'alternate' version.
Posted by Schamberger at 06:17 PM
June 24, 2006
Enjoying the Scenery
Ink on 9X12 bristol, scanned in and colored in Photoshop.
Posted by Schamberger at 04:31 PM
Wrinkled Shirt
Ink on 9X12 bristol, scanned in and digitally colored in Photoshop.
Posted by Schamberger at 03:20 PM
June 21, 2006
More Fun With Design
Click the image for a larger view
The figure was brush and ink on bristol, then scanned in and turned to red, followed by the addition of the digital elements
Posted by Schamberger at 08:31 PM
June 19, 2006
The Girls and Their Guns
Ink, wash, and daubs of white dye on 9X12 bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 01:10 PM
June 15, 2006
Superman - Now With Crack Smoking Action!
Posted by Schamberger at 08:21 PM
June 04, 2006
ART!
Both are india ink and watercolor on 9X12 bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 06:59 PM
May 21, 2006
I Must Be In A Batman Mood
Posted by Schamberger at 09:02 PM
May 20, 2006
Bats
Posted by Schamberger at 08:32 PM
May 17, 2006
To Quote Big Al...
Super! Thanks for asking!
Posted by Schamberger at 08:50 PM
April 30, 2006
Wash
Ink and wash on bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 02:01 PM
April 26, 2006
Growth
Done March 2005:
Done last night:
Ink and wash on bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 05:57 PM
April 02, 2006
Fell
India ink, watercolor, and a little Photoshop on 11" x 14" bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 10:02 AM
March 26, 2006
Sorry, Tucco
Posted by Schamberger at 01:10 PM
Aim For The Heart
India ink and watercolor on blah blah blah you know the drill
Posted by Schamberger at 01:08 PM
March 25, 2006
In A Western Mood
India ink and watercolor on 14" X 11" bristol board
Posted by Schamberger at 04:39 PM
Wee Ooo Wee Ooo Waah WAH! Waaahhh
India ink and watercolor on 11" X 14" bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 01:43 PM
March 20, 2006
Website
Here's the website I made for that client. It'll be going live for them sometime this week or next. Just keep in mind, it's EXACTLY what they asked for. Still it was a good and quite lucrative experience, plus there's more on the way with other companies. Kewl.
Posted by Schamberger at 05:01 PM
March 19, 2006
Trying Out A New Style
India ink and watercolor on 11X14 Bristol
Posted by Schamberger at 05:54 PM
March 16, 2006
Rob Schamberger Makes Logos
Hey, remember me?
Sorry for dropping off the face of the earth, gang (more on that in the next post), but I've been really busy of late. Like, EXTREEEEEMEEELY busy. The last three weeks have really been eaten up by this freelance gig I picked up. Initially, it was going to just be logo work for a group of sister companies, but now it's turned into full-on web design and related services. Each time I finish one project, they're so happy they assign another one. Hey, who am I to turn down a sure thing?
Here's two of the logo's:
I really dug this one, just for its iconic look, but also because it subconsciously spells out the company's call letters (see?).
This one is the one that got everything rolling. This company is introducing a bunch of high-tech options to their current line of products, and were wanting to really give themselves an all-new, all-different look. So, I went with my favorite font, italic Georgia, for their main logo, and then added in the translucent 'microchip' design behind it, making it look like a traditional-yet-cutting-edge company. Plus, with the background being translucent, it really works with any background that you apply it to, like so:
So, this particular company then assigned me to overhaul their current website, which I've spent the last two weeks really focusing in on. The site's not live yet, or I'd share it with y'all, but I will once it is.
I've got another company yet to design a logo for, plus that first company, Reliable, is wanting me to do their website (they don't even really have one yet). This is only three of about thirty companies in this group, and things are starting to already look more promising.
Who'da'thunk it?
Posted by Schamberger at 07:30 PM
January 29, 2006
A Couple Ink Sketches
Posted by Schamberger at 09:43 AM
January 22, 2006
Cover With Trade Dress
Posted by Schamberger at 01:36 PM
January 21, 2006
Cover For RSMC2
Posted by Schamberger at 05:05 PM
January 03, 2006
Channeling Chandler
Probably because I'm reading 'The Big Sleep' right now.
Posted by Schamberger at 08:05 PM
December 17, 2005
All Done
I strongly feel that this is the best thing I've ever done. I'm pretty proud of the piece. Hopefully y'all enjoy viewing it as much as I enjoyed making it.
Posted by Schamberger at 09:52 PM
December 15, 2005
Almost There
Posted by Schamberger at 09:03 PM
December 14, 2005
Another Work In Progress
I still have to put in the background, which will really bring the whole composition together, but I'm happy with what I've got so far:
Posted by Schamberger at 09:03 PM
December 11, 2005
Gallery Updated
Posted by Schamberger at 08:43 PM
Latest Comissioned Piece
My most commonly requested style to work in for comissioned pieces is the illustrated one I'd developed while working on Black Chamber a few months back (although I've got a few for paintings now, as well). Normally they're pretty easy and straight-forward.
This one was a little tougher, though.
See, this boy here grew up into someone suffering badly from schizophrenia and eventually killed himself. I was asked to do this for the client to give to their aunt, the mother of the subject. I was asked to not just do it straight-forward, but to be a little more creative. Obviously, a great amount of care had to go into this. I really couldn't do anything psychedelic or play around with the colors too much, because of what eventually became of the boy.
It was also tough to work on, because my two step-brothers from my dad's second marriage killed themselves. I really put a lot of thought and care into this, because it very quickly became very personal for me.
But, I'm very happy with how it turned out, and I'm sure that his mother will appreciate it, and hopefully it will bring up the good memories of him. It did for me.
Posted by Schamberger at 01:18 PM
December 01, 2005
Dayjob Gallery
So, want to do something to brighten up your life and your coworkers at the same time? If you work in an office setting of some sort as I do, you've more than likely got at least one ugly, boring wall with nothing on it. Well, my buddy Gary Rittermeyer and I decided to turn one of those walls in our shared office space into an art gallery. Gary's an accomplished photographer, but rarely gets an opportunity or a reason to shoot anything that pushes his creativity. And, well, I can draw and stuff.
We change it up on the first Friday of each month, just like the 'real' galleries, and bring in some goodies for the folks who come in and peruse the works. Last month was some gourmet coffee, and this month, tomorrow, will be sparkling cider and cheese. This'll be our third 'showing', and I have to tell you, our office is buzzing about it. They just Can't Wait.
While everyone else is putting up gaudy, tacky X-Mas decorations, we're putting up tasteful fine art. And, yes, Gary and I have both received comissions because of the gallery stuff.
Here's the pieces I did last month:
I did a very rough pencil sketch for each, just laying down the placement of the shapes, and then went in with brush and ink. These are more or less in the order that I completed them, done over the course of a week.
For this month, I'm putting up two paintings. I hope to get pictures of them up tomorrow night (way too big to scan in).
Posted by Schamberger at 06:33 PM
November 25, 2005
Small
Posted by Schamberger at 08:39 PM