YOU'VE GOT MAIL

Is Canada Post trying to tell us something? My nephew Thijs willingly agreed to stand on his toes and reach for the sky for this picture! 

LAO FAMILY

Here's my most recent work commissioned by one of my cousins, Hubert Lao. I haven't done three heads before for a commission so this is definitely a first. The original picture had all of them looking at the viewer. I thought it would be nice to make them look at each other instead. That suggestion proved to be challenging using only one reference but i am satisfied with the outcome!

GATITA

I’m amazed at how she recognized herself in the portrait at such a young age and her reaction to it. It makes what I do truly worth it, the revision, the time spent to be part of a surprise to make someone’s day just a little bit brighter...http://www.broderickwong.com/works-in-progress/

GRUB-A-DUB-DUB

     Well lookie here. A green grub chomping at some dry moss. I wonder if it tastes like moss too. — at Lynn canyon.

YIN YANG

             I got one of these cool Yin Yang bracelets. The old lady ran through her spiel about using only dead animals for the leather and bone to make these before giving me my change. That's good to know. — at Lynn canyon.

MR. ORGANOGOLD: BERNIE CHUA

Here's what kept me up all night over the weekend! Although I didn't see his reaction, he smiled and then laughed at me for no apparent reason, which tells me he either liked it or he thought I looked funny. I was also introduced to his Grampa holding the mug who shook my hand.

CLASSICAL REALISM WORKSHOP: VALUE STUDY

      Here's from the first class on Values. A side by side of my professor's work and mine. She blocked in the basic head shape for us. The eyes, nose and mouth were just horizontal lines. We had three hours to accomplish it. It was a new workflow and technique to follow so I took my time to make sure I was learning what I needed to learn. I finished the rest of it at home and took liberties at some lighting variations that weren't in the original portrait. Still could use more work but this will have to do for now.

CLASSICAL REALISM WORKSHOP: VALUE STUDIES

VPL

  The Vancouver Library is nothing short of outstanding. It looks like a library but feels like a museum. It is a living, breathing institution and houses almost any kind of resource on any topic you could imagine, updating their information every day. I took this picture not knowing that they use a similar picture and angle on their website. The library was also used in the TV series Fringe as the "Fringe Division Headquarters".           

MONSTER MUG

                      A small color study I did on my mug. Just having fun while learning a bit on color theory.

GIRRFOPOTAMUS

Scientists have just discovered this animal that diverged in evolution. The Girrfopotamus. It is a semi-aquatic sociable creature. It's excellent eyesight helps it locate it's favorite food, low hanging Acacia leaves (when standing upright) or it's second best, Savannah grass (when lying down). It's barrel-like body secretes oil that prevents it's delicate skin from sun-burn and where it can't reach to scratch or clean, it's buddy bird the red-billed Oxpecker is there to lend a helping beak...(Actually, my nephew Thijs asked me to draw him some animals and I asked him to name two.)

DOLPHY

       Here's my tribute to Dolphy who shared not only his brand of humor with the world but a generous heart that gave the underprivileged a fighting chance at life.

KENNETHCITO

Finally finished the article for my latest commission! Phew. You may click on the link to see some behind the scenes for the making of this portrait:
            http://www.broderickwong.com/2012/07/09/kennethcito-2/

GRASSHOPPERS

"Oh I owe the world a living....You ants were right the time you said, you've got to work for all you get."

KYLE AND KARA

I want to share some feedback I got from my most recent commission: 


Hi Brod,
Kat laughed like crazy, but she loved it! Especially Kara’s face – and Kyle recognised himself immediately. LOL. Thank you again!

TRUMPETS

                        This really cool plant trumpets to the coming of Spring!

A MIRACLE

This was a pleasant surprise that I noticed yesterday. Mother nature has given me a second chance!

EDITH

       Another commissioned portrait done. For more information about this piece, please visit: http://www.broderickwong.com/works-in-progress/

SUCKERS

      Squid Teeth! I had to squeeze those suckers to get them out and they kinda look like miniature shark jaws.

WWE MAGAZINE PUBLISHED MY WORK!

          WWE was such a big deal for me growing up. Labeled as the closest thing to a man's version of a soap opera, the injuries and risks these guys take are definitely real. I decided to submit my portrait of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and see what happens...It got published and I received 2 free dvds in the mail! Nice.

DEVIL

Here's a commissioned piece that I had some good fun with! For more info, please visit this link: http://www.broderickwong.com/works-in-progress/

MATTHIJS

This is my nephew Matthijs who is just so into this game called Jet Pack Joyride. This is my interpretation of the little boy. Behind the scenes and the gallery version can be found at

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-of-Broderick-Wong/123916227700412

THE MASTER ARTIST: JASON SEILER IN VANCOUVER