Previsualization Speed Paintings For 2017 Hot Topic LIlo and Stitch Fashion Collection

Part of my role as a Photodirector is to plan out photo shoots.  Often, Art Directions pull tear sheets or "swipe" from editorial shoots already published. I am making a conscience effort to create my photoshoots more like film storyboards, creating shots beforehand to use as outline for the shoot. The paintings above were done quickly to show the look and feel of the shoot. I was able to have access line sheets of the clothes and photos of the location for reference. Below are the final images from the shoot.

Portrait of Pixel

Retoyman Portrait of Pixel 9x12 ink on Bristol Paper. Commissioned Chihuahua portrait. DM with inquiries. 

Portrait of Rodney

Retoyman Portrait of Rodney 11x14 ink on Bristol paper. Commissioned piece of a wonderful Boston Terrier. DM for inquiries. 

Portrait of Starbuck

@retoyman Portrait of Starbuck ink on 9x12 Bristol Paper. Sweet and lovely Pitbull portrait. Commissioned piece. DM with inquiries. 

SS17 fashion trends, high waisted, belted, and crop tops. A Detacher Look 9, Tibi Look 6, Altuzarra Look 11.

SS17 fashion trends, high waisted, belted, and crop tops. A Detacher Look 9.

SS17 fashion trends, high waisted, belted, and crop tops. A Detacher Look 9, Tibi Look 6, Altuzarra Look 11.

SS17 fashion trends, high waisted, belted, and crop tops. Tibi Look 6.

SS17 fashion trends, high waisted, belted, and crop tops. A Detacher Look 9, Tibi Look 6, Altuzarra Look 11.

@retoyman SS17 fashion trends, high waisted, belted, and crop tops. Altuzarra Look 11.

Portrait of Ginta Lapina From SS11 casting

@retoyman Six years ago I photographed casting, style out, and runway shows at NYFW ss11. That experience gave an insight on the industry on multiple levels. At night in my hotel room I started a series that keep returning to- portraits of the models from the behind scenes candids I shot during the day. The human and imperfect beauty is what I want to convey in paint. Hopefully my audience sees their vulnerability and strength simultaneously through my fashion portraits.

Portrait of Ginta Lapina From SS11 casting. Acrylic on 11x14 Bristol paper. Ginta has a very strong modeling career and continues to create great work. Recently she’s appeared in Harper’s Bazaar Spain by Guy Aroch (May 2016) and Elle Uk (July 2016) by one of favorite photographers and legend Gilles Bensimon. 

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@retoyma Six years ago I photographed casting, style out, and runway shows at NYFW ss11. That experience gave an insight on the industry on multiple levels. At night in my hotel room I started a series that keep returning to- portraits of the models from the behind scenes candids I shot during the day. The human and imperfect beauty is what I want to convey in paint. Hopefully my audience sees their vulnerability and strength simultaneously through my fashion portraits.

Portrait of Tanya Dziahileva during SS11 casting. Acrylic on 11x14 Bristol paper. Tanya was a star and favorite on the runway and in campaigns. According to her official Wiki she has continued in the fashion industry by studying Fashion design.

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Portrait of Mirte Maas In Casting From SS11

@retoyman Six years ago I photographed casting, style out, and runway shows at NYFW ss11. That experience gave an insight on the industry on multiple levels. At night in my hotel room I started a series that keep returning to- portraits of the models from the behind scenes candids I shot during the day. 

The human and imperfect beauty is what I want to convey in painted portraits. Hopefully my audience sees their vulnerability and strength simultaneously through my representation. 

Portrait of Mirte Maas In Casting From SS11. Acrylic on 11x14 Bristol paper. I really liked how casual and carefree her hair is tucked into her shirt. Mirte has a very strong career and I enjoy the new work she has been featured in. Check her latest Karate Cool for Self Magazine by Jason Kim.

Mixtape for the America July 2016

@retoyma text art

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Mixtape for the America July 2016

Side A

1. 30 Cops or More- Boogie Down Productions

2. 57 Channels (And Nothin’ On) Bruce Springsteen

3. Fear of a Black Planet- Public Enemy

4. Street Fighting Man- The Rolling Stones

5. Keep Your Head Up- Tupac Shakur

6. Cop Killer- Body Count

7. (Don’t Worry) If There’s a Hell Below We’re All Going to Go- Curtis Mayfield

Side B

8. What’s Going On- Marvin Gaye

9. Everyday People- Sly and The Family Stone

10. God Only Knows- The Beach Boys

11. Dancing In the Streets- Martha and the Vandellas

12. Say It Loud- I’m Black and I’m Proud- James Brown

13. (To Be) Young, Gifted and Black- Nina Simone

14. Man in the Mirror- Michael Jackson

Retoyman Decorative Art: Cat with Bandanna

Retoyman Decorative Art. Cat Burglar or Cat with Bandanna 9x12 Ink on Bristol Paper. Drawing made for background art for a photoshoot I just completed. 

@retoyman text art. A list of the members of the Rolling Stones

Retoyman text art.  A list of the members of the Rolling Stones including their proto groups.  All information was gathered by their official Wiki. Ink on 9x12 Bristol paper.

Retoyman decorative art: Feathers

Retoyman decorative art. Another piece I made for a photoshoot.  I collected these Crow and Cooper Hawk feathers from our home in Los Angeles.  I saw a very nice drawing of feathers on my tumblr feed and decided that I should make one for the shoot I was working on. 14x 17 ink on Bristol paper. This piece is sold.  For commissions direct message me.

Retoyman Decorative Art Symbol and Rose Window

Retoyman decorative art. Ink on butcher paper 22 x 34.  I made this piece for background art on a photo shoot. I used a rose window reference diagram and Masonic graphic symbol for this one. For commissions direct message me.

Retoyman decorative art Diagram of a Rose Window

Retoyman decorative art. 22 x 34 ink on butcher paper. Rose window diagram. Second piece made for background art. For commissions direct message me.

Retoyman decorative ink drawing Geometry and Insect

Retoyman decorative ink drawing.  I made this using rose window and insect diagrams. This was created for shoot to be background art. 22x34 ink on butcher paper.  For commissions direct message me.

Text Art now available on Tee Shirt :George Harrison Roger McGuinn Paul Weller Mike Campbell Johnny Marr Peter Buck 12 String Electric Rickenbacker

Text Art now available on Tee Shirt :George Harrison Roger McGuinn Paul Weller Mike Campbell Johnny Marr Peter Buck 12 String Electric Rickenbacker

Now available Self Medicating Through Art text piece.

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https://retoyman.threadless.com/ I just launched my Threadless Artist Shop.

https://retoyman.threadless.com/  I just launched my Threadless Artist Shop.  First item to sell is my earliest text pieces, "There Is Crying In Fashion".  Visit my store to purchase.  Available in Men's, Women's, and Kids.