October 24 = gnostic rasputin moleskine paintin

**Seaport** · July 15th, 2009, 05:18 AM

Amazing sketchbook, the pigeon lady above is going straight on to my pc's desk top

**Kasper_P** · July 15th, 2009, 08:54 AM

Fantastic stuff! Really.. I love the realist approach as well and you do it wonderfully.. What are your thoughts on different kinds of canvas? Some of your paintings show a bit of grain, is that intentional? I like the idea of the pigeon lady (no grain here) and the way you almost study these characters, although I think it could be more developed.. It's totally hard to get your thoughts about the work down on paper, so I understand if you're just trying to give a brief image of what you're trying to do.. I have no clue where I'm going except that I really like to reflect in realistic images. Thanks for the inspiration!

**JParrilla** · July 15th, 2009, 10:00 AM

I really like your style.. both your paintings and drawings are awesome.. I also love the lady with the pidgeons. AWESOME!

**Texahol** · July 15th, 2009, 10:31 AM

hothothot you've been posting a lot lately... u drunk?

**Cacodaemonia** · July 16th, 2009, 10:11 AM

I missed your post of the schizophrenic man. Those sketches are really interesting, and I especially like the movement in the last one.

I've noticed that you tend to paint with a lot of magenta, and in some cases cyan. Is there a reason for this, or are you just experimenting?

That second sketchbook page is awesome.

**retardedmonkey** · July 16th, 2009, 02:11 PM

Aaargh I want your skill!!

All the paintings are great.I really like the schizophrenic dude too, can't wait to see more sketches of him.

**rodrigo!** · July 20th, 2009, 04:02 AM

Thanks everyone

Kasper- It depends on how strong the grain is on the canvas, ranging from rough to very smooth. I tend to use smooth canvas. Generally, if you saw them in person in the dark areas of shadows and whatever, the paint is applied thinly enough to show the grain ,resulting in a semi transparent effect. I try to maintain this unity throughout, in contrast to heavier painted 'light' areas, as I think it can result in a beautiful, luminous surface. I don't have the mastery to control it to that extent, but that's the idea behind it.

Texahol- well drunk, stoned and smacked out to the geranium wahzoo kingdom

haha

Cacodaemonia- because i like those colours, thats why. Is that enough for you? Magenta/Cyan segregation ended 12.5 years ago, keep up

"Here is an extravaganza of visual diarrea, presented as patterns of light and shade for the noble audience, via a propelled jet spray of questionable bodily excretions, both fluids and solids. One might like to note the slightly transparent acidic, cheesy discharge forming on the uppermost layers in concentric fractal patterns as evidence of a symbiotic transmigration of the artist's sexual intent."
-Fidel Gastro

**archipelago** · July 20th, 2009, 04:44 AM

fully sick bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

when can i come over and look at your paintings? i heard you where sick (fully sick)

**monsi** · July 20th, 2009, 05:54 AM

Rod you sneaky bastard.. I didn't realise you'd started a SB again.

Lovin all the stuff man, I saw most of it the other night on your blog, but I hadn't seen these last two

fucking sex dude I looooooove what you're doing with the pastels. and that portrait is beautiufufullull

I really gota drop in to your class one day :{ I'm so slack

**destinyapocalypse** · July 20th, 2009, 12:28 PM

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/rodrigoart/2009/41.jpg

yeah man i love this

**Jon Sun** · July 20th, 2009, 02:58 PM

Subscribed +5 Stars. Wow.

I really love your painterly pencil work. It reminds me of Lukias's stuff. That's something I try to strive for in my own work, but can't really seem to get down. When I try to use softer pencils, my drawings just seem to smudge and turn to crap. Do you have any tips on pencil technique, shading, etc? Thanks.

**draw** · July 26th, 2009, 07:23 PM

Absolutely love this!!

Originally Posted by rodrigo!

Soo Good

**xinranliu** · July 26th, 2009, 08:31 PM

holy moleskine
great stuff

**meticulous** · July 26th, 2009, 10:14 PM

Damn you write complete stories with your paintings. Just in awe here. You are waaaay up there (obviously) - very cool to see these - thank you very much for sharing!
*Love your sketches too - you know how to really use a sketchbook! Real blast looking through here! I'll be back! Looking forward to your next update!

**Movenski** · July 27th, 2009, 02:16 AM

god damn man... you're the winner. i think thats all i can really say. these drawings are making me run back to my wooden pencil. many many hats off.

RM

**dU5K** · July 27th, 2009, 02:51 AM

really cool stuff. im diggin the pigeon lady painting, probly more so because of the meaning behind it. good shit tho. im really looking forward to the finished product and some more art. keep up the work

**rodrigo!** · August 13th, 2009, 08:27 AM

"You can addicted to grass, because you will keep wanting to escape and go back to that fantasy world, then you can't even face reality anymore. Then you'll be on anti-depressants, and eventually you will get schizophrenia and you'll end up in a mental hospital. I need to go, since American idol is starting now..."

HEY! I'll be in europe soon! if anyone wants to hang out or whatever, my facebook is under rodrigo luff or email me.
london Sep 3-11,
paris sep 12- 18
Amsterdam sep 19-25
Prague sep 25-Oct1
Madrid oct 1- Oct 7/8 or 9...

Moleshite pages...

**darkos** · August 13th, 2009, 08:40 AM

love the paintings man!

**Quike Garcia** · August 13th, 2009, 10:21 AM

Man, that's huge..
This is a great SB!!

**koppa** · August 13th, 2009, 07:52 PM

bastard!

**Dan Valkar** · August 13th, 2009, 08:53 PM

man!!! so cooool its scary!!..awesome pencils

**James Wolf** · August 13th, 2009, 10:57 PM

very nice sketches, I love the way you decorate the empty spaces

**JParrilla** · August 14th, 2009, 12:19 AM

just beautifull

**midknight523** · August 14th, 2009, 01:43 AM

beautiful work

**Zebz** · August 14th, 2009, 04:07 AM

Lovin' all the paintings, Rod! Kickin' ass and takin' names as usual, I see. Don't get eaten by homeless people while you're out there creating art. That'd be a shame. Love to see more doodlin' in your sketchbooks. So many finished looking images. I'd just like to see your quest for these things a bit more. That shit is always interesting, I think. Hope you're well.