The Cheshire Cat from Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland (with Progress Shot)

Another challenge, another new thing to try. This time I try to draw animal in a form of The Cheshire cat from my absolutely favorite fairy tale Alice in Wonderland. The fictional character is popularised by Lewis Carroll in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and known for its distinctive mischievous grin. I always been fascinated with the fantasy level of Alice in Wonderland since I was little. So, drawing the character has always been on my list, until now.

Here’s my artwork #77, The Cheshire Cat from Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland

The Cheshire Cat from Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland - Charcoal on Paper

The Cheshire Cat from Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland – Charcoal on Paper

I used Derwent’s chracoal pencils for this drawing. I haven’t used charcoal for a while and it was nice to feel the intensity color its produced compared to graphite pencils.

Here are a couple of progress shot of the drawing. I don’t have a lot of progress shot because I can finish the drawing quite fast compared to the last couple of drawings that I did.

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My Milestone Drawing: Legendary Assassins from Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed (with Progress Shot)

After several months juggling between working, having a vacation and drawing, I finally able to finish this artwork. The Legendary Assassins from Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed is finally done! I consider this artwork as my milestone drawing because this is the first time ever I tried to draw using a bigger size paper (A3) fron the usual A4 and A5 size paper. The longest amount of time I ever spent on making a single artwork (A total of 45 frickin hours people!). The most number of people drawn in one artwork (5 legendary assassins). What a challenge I have done to myself hahaha. O well, it’s all worthed I think, because I am sooo satisfied on how this drawing turns out.

Here it is my Artwork #75, The Legendary Assassins from Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed

Legendary Assassins from Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed - Pencil Drawing on Paper

Legendary Assassins from Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed – Pencil Drawing on Paper

I used A3 size Cougar 220gsm Paper with 8B and 4B size Faber-Castell Graphite Pencil. I started the drawing with Altair Ibn-La’Ahad.

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365 Artwork Challenge: Halloween Series – Chucky Doll or Charles Lee Ray from Chucky (Child’s Play)

Halloween is right around the corner, and I choose Chucky or Charles Lee Ray from Chucky (Child’s Play) as my latest Halloween drawing series. One of the most recognizable iconic horror character, Chucky or Charles Lee Ray is a notorious serial killer also known as The Lakeshore Strangler. I used a new tools to draw this piece and I think I loved how it turned out. If you would like to purchase the original drawing, you can visit my shop here.

So here is my #73 Artwork, Chucky or Charles Lee Ray from Chucky (Child’s Play)

Chucky Doll from Chucky (Child's Play), Pencil Drawing on Paper

Chucky Doll from Chucky (Child’s Play), Pencil Drawing on Paper

As you can see in the picture above, I used Staedtler graphite pencils for the first time and I loved it. The 8B pencil lead is softer and darker than Faber-Castell’s. It also produce a doff black color, unlike other graphite pencils that usually reflect light/glossy.

Here is a couple of progress shot of the drawing:

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365 Artwork Challenge : Halloween Series – Jason Voorhees’ Mask from Friday The 13th (Step – by – Step)

Another one from my Halloween drawing series. This time is another iconic horror film character from Friday the 13th movie series. He first appeared in 1980 (Friday the 13th)  and then becomes the main antagonist of the series in its sequels. As well as the films, he also appeared in many books, comics, and video games.

So here’s my #72 Artwork, Jason Voorhees’ Mask, charcoal pencil drawing on paper.

Jason Voorhees' Mask Charcoal Pencil Drawing on Paper

Jason Voorhees’ Mask Charcoal Pencil Drawing on Paper

Just like my previous Freddy Krueger drawing (you can see it here), I chose Jason Voorhees’ Mask as the object of the drawing because I think it’s the most important part of him that really represent the slasher/mass murderer character.

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And here are the step-by-step progress shot of the drawing:

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365 Artwork Challenge: First Ever Marvel Fan Art – Matthew Murdock Daredevil (Step-by-Step)

For those of you who follows my artwork, I have never draw a Marvel Character before, Always from DC. But, ladies and gentlemen, the time for Marvel has come, here’s Daredevil drawing based from Netflix’s Tv Series poster.

Artwork #70, Matthew Murdock as the man in the black mask a.k.a Daredevil

Matthew Murdock - Daredevil, Charcoal Pencil on Paper

Matthew Murdock – Daredevil, Charcoal Pencil on Paper

I don’t think there are any Marvel’s character as bad ass as this Netfilx’s version of Matthew Murdock. I used Derwent Charcoal Pencils (as always) on 220gsm Cougar A4 paper. Here are the progress shots from this drawing:

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365 Artwork Challenge: The Flash and Arrow Full Figure (Step-By-Step)

Another drawing challenge that I never made before is a full figure drawing of a person. In this drawing I made TWO full figure of The Flash and Arrow. Yeah, I know… sometimes I don’t know when to stop haha… As you can guess, I spent more time than usual to finish this drawing. The small details are making my eyes watery. But I think it is all worth it because I love how it turned out.

So this is my artwork #69, The Flash and Arrow Full Figure, graphite pencil on A4 paper.

The Flash and Arrow Full Figure - Pencil Drawing and Paper

The Flash and Arrow Full Figure – Pencil Drawing and Paper

Here are some progress shots of the drawing:

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365 Artwork Challenge: The NEW Joker – Jared Leto in Suicide Squad (Step-by-Step)

I’m not gonna kill you, I’m just gonna hurt you really.. really.. bad

I find myself always fascinated with DC Comics character and then… Jared Leto comes along as Joker in the upcoming Suicide Squad movie. I am instantly hooked and decide to draw him. I found a lot of reference from pinterest and I think this picture is quite a representative of one very disturbed and psychotic evil man.

So here it is, Jared Leto as The Joker in my Artwork #67

Jared Leto as the NEW Joker in Suicide Squad - Charcoal Pencil and Marker on Paper

Jared Leto as the NEW Joker in Suicide Squad – Charcoal Pencil and Marker on Paper

And here are some of the step-by-step picture of how I made this drawing:

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365 Artwork Challenge: First Time Drawing a Family Member-My Mother Circa 1976 (Step-by-Step)

Another graphite pencil drawing is my first time ever attempt on drawing a family member. This time is a picture of my mother, using a reference photograph from 1976. I think I will give this as a birthday gift for her. I love the vintage look of the photograph and here it is my artwork # 66

My Mother Circa 1976 - Graphite Pencil Drawing on Paper

My Mother Circa 1976 – Graphite Pencil Drawing on Paper

And here’s a little step-by-step photos of my drawing:

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365 Artwork Challenge: BATMAN VS BANE – Charcoal Drawing (Step-by-Step)

My holiday drawing project is Batman Vs Bane, charcoal drawing on paper. I spent a month to finish this drawing because I got a lot of other personal stuff and work assignment that I have to do. But, I never like an unfinished project, so Eid Mubarak’s holiday my best chance to make sure I have a complete drawing.

Here is my Artwork #65:

Batman VS Bane, Charcoal Drawing on Paper

Batman VS Bane, Charcoal Drawing on Paper

And here is a couple of step-by-step photos of the drawing:

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365 Artwork Challenge: Still Can’t Get Enough of Game of Thrones – Jon Snow on Moleskine Sketchbook

Well, what can you say, I just can’t get enough of The Game of Thrones series. Here’s a small drawing of Jon Snow that I made using charcoal pencil on my Moleskine Sketchbook.

Artwork #58 “You know nothing Jon Snow”

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I used Derwent charcoal pencil set. The paper on my Moleskine sketchbook is so smooth that it’s kind of hard not to smudge the drawing all over my hands. As soon I as finish, I put Winsor & Newton fixative on top of the drawing.

That’s all guys, have an awesome day!!