Paradise Drawing

Just wanted to post this drawing I did a couple of days ago, I made a few adjustments from the original sketch but it has the same feel. Hopefully in a couple of weeks I can show the final product. Please, enjoy the rest of evening and be safe.
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12 string test

Picked up my first 12 string today, I’m still seeing what I can do with this guitar. I don’t like the idea that I have to use YouTube to post videos here. Sorry, I really don’t feel comfortable posting videos of me playing, I hope you enjoy an original number(I did another original because I didn’t want to get hit with a copyright strike for playing a cover).

Midlothian Music Project

I’m glad I was able to finish John’s project at Midlothian Music, I don’t think he will mind if I post this. Long story short he wanted a vinyl decal for the window when you enter the store, basically to cover the ladder. John was telling me he gets a phone call everyday if he’s under construction because of the ladder. That’s why he asked me can I do some artwork for him, I’m like no problem. I’ll post an update when he has the window decal installed. I always like doing artwork for John because Leo and John gave me my first job working for them and I’m always happy to help them when I can. Have great rest of your day and be safe. ☝️☝️☝️☝️

Cool new project

Recently a new client wanted me to do a mural. First of all I’m like are you sure you want me to do this. 🤷🏽‍♂️ Overall, I’m real excited to paint this project for them, little nervous because I never done one before. I think I’m up for the challenge, I’ll do just fine.

Here’s a quick sketch from today, it’s not the idea for the mural but it’s something close. Wish me luck, Like I said, I’m excited but really nervous. The good nerves I use to get when I use to play a show with my band. Enjoy the rest of the evening and please be safe. ☝️☝️☝️☝️

Made My Day

I stopped by my local coffee shop and I saw my paintings hanging up on the wall, that made my day. I feel like this is a small victory, I don’t have many moments like this but this one I will take. If you ever get the chance, stop at the Pekoe & Bean in Tinley Park, IL. great coffee and paintings from other artist. (FYI) I took a picture of my painting from a far because there was family sitting by my work and I didn’t want to go over there and be a dork taking a photo of my painting. 🤷🏽‍♂️😂

Painting vs. Digital

I’m happy I got this painting close to the digital drawing as humanly possible. Its not exactly like the digital drawing but it’s close enough and I got another painting done before the new year. It was a small goal but I’m happy with the outcome of this painting. I’m happy I’m doing a lot more paintings/drawings that are out of my comfort zone.

More ideas to paint

Good morning! Early morning digital drawing, trying to wake up the brain and take my mind off of a few things. I wonder if this will be a good drawing to paint, I know I wouldn’t have a hard time drawing the flower but the background might give me a little trouble. I’m trying something different, hopefully I can get the painting done before the new year.

Kinda of a XMAS painting

I decided to redo this painting from twelve years ago, the one on top I did this morning on my phone and the one below, I painted for my mom twelve years ago today. A nice little throwback. Have a great morning, be safe and have a great holiday.

Ukulele added to The Other Way (instrumental)

I did a re-edit of The Other Way instrumental, for some reason the volume was off. I wanted to see if I can transcribe my ukulele to the song, you can hear the ukulele but it’s faint. Trying to see what will work, the new re-edit is on the previous blog. I’ll probably redo it again and add a twelve string track. 🤷🏽‍♂️

The Other Way (instrument re-edit)

About twenty years ago, I wrote my first musical number. Out of everything I ever written, including the ones that I collaborated with my band mates, this will always be my favorite one. Hopefully one day I can get into the studio to record this with our former singer Brittany, she did such a great job putting her vocals to this musical number. Enjoy 😊

Quick Drawing

It’s early, besides work, what else am I supposed to do? Here’s a quick combo drawing I did on a piece of paper and my phone, nice way to get the morning started. I might fine tune it later in illustrator.

Restoring an old picture of my Uncle

I’m surprised I never seen this image of my Uncle before. I think I did a pretty good job in photoshop on restoring the image back to its glory. The guy on the right is my Uncle, he’s the reason why I wanted to play the guitar. I miss the days when we would see each other during the holidays and we did nothing but talk about guitars. If we had time he would show me some different chord progressions, boring to most people but not to us.

Chicago Marathon 2022

I was kinda disappointed this morning that I didn’t win a lottery spot for next years Chicago Marathon but I’m going to run it anyways. I know I said I wouldn’t run it again unless I won a lottery spot, I’m raising money for a good cause so win win! Once I get all the information from Team Paws, I will put the link here so anyone can donate. I can’t wait to run The Chicago Marathon next year. https://my.pawschicago.org/TEAMPAWSChicago2022/andreslopezjr

Restoration

Good Morning! I always like looking at old sketches, I haven’t seen this particular sketchbook in seven years. It’s fun to go back and see if you can add anything to the drawing. Plus it helps me with ideas for what I want to draw next.

Local Coffee Shop Artist Submission

I stop by my local coffee shop the other day and I notice that they have artwork hanging on their wall and I asked them can anyone submit artwork? I was surprised that they said yes, long story short, I gave them a couple of my paintings to be displayed. I gave them a price and I told them if it sells keep it but they said no, they said you put time and effort in your work and I should get something. It was nice of them to offer that, the biggest thrill I get is creating the work then selling it. If you are ever in the Tinely Park area, stop by Pekoe & Bean (17028 Oak Park Ave. Tinley Park, IL 60477) great coffee, and the staff is awesome.

Midlothian Music (banner)

I went into Midlothian Music today to show the owner some ideas I had for him and he wanted me to make some tweaks but he basically like what I was coming up with. We were talking a bit and we both brought up the logo and John kept saying how he loved the logo for his store. I’m a person that doesn’t get praises a lot, but I don’t seek it out either. It felt good that John liked my logo for his store, it feels like I’m doing something right for once. As I was walking out, I saw their banner advertising their other guitars they have but it was the logo that caught my eye. Definitely put a smile on my face.

Sketch Wallet(lost)

The few things that I created in my sketch wallet, it still bums me out that someone broke into my car and stole my wallet this past August. Here’s a few drawings that I could find on my phone. I know they just toss the wallet to the side once they got the credit cards and the money. I still can’t believe that this happened to me, it could of been much worse and that’s the thing that scares me the most, it could of been much worse.

Freelance Gig

Its funny, today I just stop by my local mom and pop guitar store to pick up some strings and the owner asked if I wanted to do some more artwork for him, I’m like hell yeah! Whatever I can do to support local businesses, I’m going to do it. I rather see them thrive than the big chains. The image down below is the logo I did for him a few years back, I’m happy he still uses it.