The Art Of DAWOOD MARION

New Drawing Video!!!

2012-01-26T23:07:00.000-08:00

Dawood Marion shares the exercises he has found to be the most helpful in building confidence in line work. Enjoy, I hope you learn something and thanks for view!

Been Painting A "LOT!!!"

2012-01-18T10:53:00.000-08:00

Starting off this year in full creative throttle. Painting what ever comes to mind, creating a platform for my painting skills to catch up with my drawing abilities. This is really exciting as I am letting my inner artist go wild with what ever visions jump out when I step up to the easel. Lately I have been pulling from past memories of my early 20's (Dayz of High Adventure!!) when I ran with a large group of Hip Hop creatives in South Central Los Angeles.

My Brother the photographer...

2012-01-11T23:45:00.000-08:00

Finally getting into the groove of painting everyday... "It's been a loooong time comiiiin-Chaaange gon' come"
It feels really good to fling the brush freely. I am learning how to keep my inspiration at a peek... some day I will teach a class on it.

Professional Photographer Wacunza Clark
17 x 14
Ballpoint Pen and Acrylic on Archival Paper

Dawood + Eames??

2012-01-10T13:06:00.000-08:00

Inspired by the Eames furniture designs I splashed a warm-up this morning from imagination (no model). Because my brother Wacunza Clark (photographer) said,"Everbody Deserves Luxury."

Ballpoint Pen on Paper with Acrylic
(Click on the images to see larger version)

Heres another - Eames Lounge Chair

Another poster for my next film...

2012-01-09T22:41:00.000-08:00

Heres another poster for my next film scheduled to be released by Spring.

New Film Coming!

2012-01-07T19:34:00.000-08:00

I've been working on another documentary film. This is the first poster. I should have a trailer ready to post soon.

drawing self portraits

2011-12-17T16:06:00.002-08:00

Self-portrait

18 x 24

Pencil on Paper

2011

Self- Portrait Season Again :)

2011-12-09T13:53:00.001-08:00

This is a self-portrait I'm working on. I really like the way it's evolving.

Self-Portrait
AcrilyK and golDLeaf on Board
24 x 36

Demo work...

2011-11-21T10:31:00.000-08:00

A demo I did in my Drawing Tool Box Workshop yesterday in San Francisco.

Paula11x14
Ballpoint Pen and Acrylic on Archival Paper

Drawing the protest...

2011-11-19T04:21:00.000-08:00

Dawood Marion documents Occupy Oakland's General Strike protest on Nov 2, 2011. Dawood uses a method call "Reportage Drawing" (drawing on-location) to create a piece of artwork that captures some of the energy this historic moment in time.

Film Shot and edited by: Dawood Marion
Music provided by: Thayod Ausar for Black Tantra Music.

and life just gets better >>>>

2011-11-15T21:23:00.000-08:00

As the new year approaching ushers in new growth. I am no longer the man I entered this year as. Some of you whom I have talked with recently may have noticed the change. I've realized recently that I have been dreaming all of my life... understanding this, now, it's time I take control and "CREATE" new dreams.

NEW DREAMS
Ballpoint pen on paper / digital

Copyright©Dawood Marion 2011
Thank You For View

Painting with acrylics...

2011-11-10T10:08:00.000-08:00

Two women on transit bus
14 x 17
Ball Point Pen and Acrylic on Archival Paper

New Video Coming!!! 1 . 11 . 11

2011-11-05T12:08:00.001-07:00

Positive Thinking + Positive Action = Happiness :)

2011-11-02T10:41:00.000-07:00

I am PERFECT the way I am. (IAPTWIA)

Powerful statement. Realizing that we all see life through our own unique lens made up of our personal experiences, it becomes interesting for me to make positive, imaginatively assumptions regarding the thoughts of the people I draw daily.

I am Perfect the way I am. #1
Man wearing hat and sunglasses

11 x 14
Ballpoint Pen on Paper

New Video!!! Drawing Self Portraits

2011-10-29T22:42:00.000-07:00

This is the first in what will be a series "Brick Wall Studio Sessions" where you get a glance at how I work.

Drawing Drawing Draaaaaaaawing :)

2011-10-26T19:11:00.000-07:00

This is a cool looking human I saw during my commute. I cranked the drawing out in about 10-15 mins.

Its hard to finish my first published book of drawings when everyday I give birth to new gem. I love this creative surge happening lately.

Guy wearing hunting hat
14 x 17
Ballpoint Pen on Archival Paper

Inspiring the people...

2011-10-25T22:19:00.000-07:00

Today I taught a drawing class at McClymonds High School in West Oakland were this student insisted that I prove to him that I could draw his likeness within 5-10mins… I did :) My little brother was happy and inspired to witness my performance.

"It's days like today that are why I really love teaching."

My Brother being inspired
14 x 17
Ballpoint pen on paper

The episodes begin in a week...

2011-10-22T10:58:00.000-07:00

Rat tat tat tat

2011-10-18T08:46:00.000-07:00

I boarded the bus and grabbed a seat directly across from this man. It was extremely hot and I sat on the side of the bus where the sun was beaming through the glass. I really wasn't in the mood to draw but a couple minutes into the ride i realized I didn't have any drawings of tatted people, so I pulled my sketchbook and trusty pen (trying to be discreet because I didn't want him to see that I was about to start drawing - then he'd stare at me) and started to draw. It was hard to get into the zone because I was sweating like a Tour de' France rider, the sun was beating down on me and where I was sitting was really cramped so I didn't feel like getting my headphones out of my bag (I was drawing with no music - Unawesome!!!).

I began to explain that I was drawing him (showed him the drawing at this time) and how I draw people everyday during my commute. The conversation was great, we exchanged info and I got off at my stop.

This was a special drawing session because normal don't show people what I'm working on (especially while I'm working). I also don't hold conversations while working (at lease I do my best to steer clear of them because it distracts me. At the end of the day I made a new friend :)

Man with tats
11 x 14
Ballpoint Pen on Archival Paper

The Books Are Coming!!!!

2011-10-12T11:16:00.000-07:00

Putting together my first book in InDesign. Exciting!!! Can't wait to get it in my hands :)

Beautiful Elder Human Female

2011-10-11T20:20:00.000-07:00

This beautiful human caught my eye during my commute from teaching about 10 minutes before she got off the bus. I saw the age, wisdom and expression on her face and had to capture it with a rather fast shutter speed (quick drawing). I wanted to add more shadows to her face but there just wasn't enough time to get "honest" ones... other wise I would have been making them up from imagination which would have taken away for the truth of the moment. She glanced at me a couple times while I drew her but I wasn't sure that she was on to me - Ha Ha.

I was listening to a new, relaxing, meditation music selection in my new noise canceling headphones which helped achieve getting into the zone quite immediately. Between the music and a calming breathing pattern I was able to leave this world for ten minutes and create a human on my paper. I really like the lines in this drawing. I actually surprised myself when I applied the first set of wrinkles at the jawline to the left of the chin. It was a treat to watch this drawing unfold. My favorite part was creating the illusion of the eyes being recessed between the heavy brow muscles and pudgy cheeks.

Beautiful Elder Human Female
11 x 14
Ballpoint Pen on Archival Paper

TORNADO OF ENERGY - "Dawood never sleeps"

2011-10-09T22:30:00.000-07:00

I quick sketch I did of the Fox Theater in Oakland.

Fox Theater
24 x 18
Oil

Painting around...

2011-10-09T12:02:00.000-07:00

Gettin' my paint on

Man Profile Drawing...

2011-10-08T14:37:00.001-07:00

I really liked the lines in this drawing. The man exited the bus before I could grace the drawing with shading but life happens perfectly because when I looked at it the day after, I realized it was beautiful how it was. Knowing "when to say when" is the subject here huh lol.

I started this drawing at the nose which has been the starting point for many of my latest works. Especially the nose between the lens of glasses. I also really got into the wrinkles in his neck and at the corner of the mouth. The belt buckle seemed to have made it's own statement in this drawing as well Ha Ha.

One more thing I'd like to point out in this drawing is the stitching on the ball cap and coat - stitching, moles, pores and patterns of hair growth have been emerging quite strongly in my recent works. It's a good challenge for me to see how delicate and careful I can be when creating these detail while on a bumpy transit bus. I find myself slowing my breath and sometimes holding it as I process the subject matter and communicate it through marks on the page, it's almost as if I'm trapped in time during those moments.

Man right profile

11 x 14

Ballpoint pen on paper

Drawing students...

2011-10-08T04:32:00.000-07:00

This is a drawing I did of a student at Oakland School For The Arts today. I liked the gesture so much I decided to leave the table out of the drawing.

Im finally starting to edit and compile tons of drawings in preparation for my first drawing book, not sure if this one will make the cut but I like it not the less. Actually I have been getting lots of good feedback on this image on Facebook so it just might make it Ha Ha.

Student writing
11 x 14
Ballpoint Pen on Paper

The best model is right next to you (full)

2011-10-07T09:06:00.000-07:00

Another drawing done in transit on the transit bus. This guy was an unknowingly great model, he played his part and didn't recognize that I was starring at him. Thanks man!!!

Man with cap backwards
11 x 14
Ballpoint on Archival Paper

The best model is right next to you

2011-10-07T09:04:00.001-07:00

The best model is right next to you :)

2011-10-07T09:03:00.000-07:00

Drawing on the bus as usual :)

2011-10-06T19:52:00.000-07:00

I did this drawing during my commute returning from teaching today on the transit bus. This was a very difficult drawing to complete because she kept looking up at me every few minutes as she was busy on her smart phone. Not sure if she liked what she saw or just checking to see if I was looking at her. I had to really connect with her energy to be able to know when she was going to look at me. Don't know if she knew what I was doing. We did eventually make eye contact once or twice, after the second time she changed her position drastically so I started another drawing of someone else to give her a break so when she would look up I wouldn't be looking at her. After about 6-8mins she turned back in position and I turned the page back to complete the drawing of her.

She had a beautiful spirit as she smile apparently because of what someone was texting her. Her smile would linger on her face as she would stop reading texts momentarily to glance out the window of the transit bus.

Beautiful girl on transit
11 x 14
Ballpoint Pen on Paper

Finally painting again...

2011-10-04T19:06:00.000-07:00

This was a quick warm-up piece to get me back in to painting. I haven't been painting in seems like almost a year. 2012 I will be making my work available to the public so I will be doing more paintings and other work. This is another painting in an ongoing series that I call "The Black Woman Collection." A tribute to our mother.

I found this box at a thrift store. I sanded it, textured the surface, gave some yellowish glazes and finally painted the woman on it. I am also going to paint a different woman on the remaining 3 sides. Once Im done painting all of the sides I'm going to replace the wooden knob at the top with a jewel knob.

Untitled
acrylic on wood

Here is a similar project I did in the past where I painted on an object. This one was protein powder jar:
http://dawoodsketchs.blogspot.com/2011/02/painting-on-stuff.html

Making the cover of American Artist

2011-10-01T09:46:00.000-07:00

I would love to grace the cover of Artist Daily "Drawing" magazine some day and have people around the globe checking out my work :) Here is a vision of what that cover might look like. Heres to putting the good energy into the universe.

Those 2 dudes...

2011-10-01T07:48:00.000-07:00

Interesting how this composition came together as these guys were not sitting together. I drew the guy in the front and when he exited I drew the other who was sitting in a different area... I actually had to move around to get the proper point of view that would make it look as if the were side by side. I really like the lighting effect in this drawing also. Thanks for viewing - Enjoy!

"Two dudes riding the bus"

11 x 14
Ballpoint Pen on Archival Paper

Still Strokin'

2011-09-27T22:27:00.000-07:00

This is a drawing I did today during the commute. I showed the man after I completed the drawing and he was blown away by how fast and on point the likeness captured.

African Man looking out transit window

11 x 14

Ballpoint Pen on Paper

Asian man looking out transit window

2011-09-26T19:25:00.000-07:00

Pulled this one off during todays commute. It was an Asian man sitting directly in front of me. I know he saw the beginning but then I tilted my book more towards me so he didn't see the final outcome and still not sure if he knew I was drawing him.

Asian man looking out transit window

11 x 14

Ballpoint Pen on Paper

Drawing like a Navy Seal...

2011-09-25T20:13:00.000-07:00

A drawing of one of my high school students at EOSA. Been pushing the pen like a Navy Seal lately (lots of "Drawing Training" sessions)... I will be uploading lots more work soon. I'm trying to break through to my next level in drawing. Thanks for following my progress, viewing my work and continue to leave your comments - they are extremely inspirational.

Student 001
11 x 14
Ballpoint Pen on Paper

Drawing people on the train again...

2011-09-24T12:19:00.000-07:00

Did this drawing during yesterday morning commute. I got deep into it and really tried to "Create Life On The Paper."

Asian man wearing glasses

8 x 11
Ballpoint Pen on Archival Paper

First day teaching at Oakland School of the Arts (OSA)...

2011-09-22T11:55:00.000-07:00

Demo I created while teaching my first drawing class at Oakland School of the Arts Yesterday. Had lots of fun!!

Demo 001

11x14

Ballpoint pen on heavy archival paper

Little kid on the train...

2011-09-17T11:45:00.000-07:00

This was a cute little tot on the train staring at me as I drew him or her - couldn't tell.

Tot on train
8x11
Ballpoint on brown paper

Drawing during an important lecture-"What??" It helps me listen better.

2011-09-14T00:17:00.000-07:00

Drawing a classmate on the back of my notebook in sociology class during an important lecture the other day... still got those high school habits - Ha Ha

High School Habits

Ballpoint pen on notebook cover

Drawing at Joyce Gordon Gallery

2011-09-12T09:56:00.000-07:00

Did this during a lecture at the Joyce Gordon Gallery Sept. 3 2011.

Sketching in oils

2011-09-08T12:46:00.000-07:00

A warm-up sketch I whipped out in oils

untitled
oil on wood

My Drawing Buddy =)

2011-08-23T13:09:00.000-07:00

This is a sketch I did of my good drawing buddy Ruth Smith (age 94). We hang out every friday and draw. In this sketch I captured her while she was deep into a drawing.

Ruth Drawing

Gouache in sketchbook

8 x 11

Drawing at Sharon Art Studio

2011-08-13T23:21:00.000-07:00

I did this today while teaching a class a drawing class

"Wait to ride the carousel"

34 x 11

Pencil on Paper

Painting with oils

2011-08-04T10:12:00.000-07:00

Last night I had Dale Ollison model for my oil painting studies. Had a blast. This is one of a few studies I cranked out.

drawing and painting value studies

2011-07-27T15:22:00.000-07:00

This image is for sure going in my first book. I did it this morning after my ritual cup of coffee.

Lady on bus in sunlight

watercolor

8x11

Drawing from the heart on public transit (as usual =)

2011-07-24T11:55:00.000-07:00

Three drawings I really feel a lot of emotions for. All done on public transit, done on different days in different cities.

African Woman wearing scarf on transit bus Oakland

8x11

Ballpoint Pen on archival paper

Caucasian Man reading phone on transit bus

8x11

Ballpoint Pen on archival paper

Asian Woman wearing hat on transit bus S.F.

8x11

Ballpoint Pen on archival paper

Drawing during conversation

2011-07-22T15:48:00.000-07:00

Drawing over conversation (Dudes Quarterly/Books)

16x11

Ballpoint and watercolor

Painting with gouache

2011-07-20T09:12:00.001-07:00

Girl with arms folded

8x11

Ball point and Gouache on paper

Drawing Bicycles

2011-07-17T11:46:00.000-07:00

This a bike I drew on the Bart (subway train) and then painted at the studio.

New drawing/painting done on transit

2011-07-13T16:51:00.000-07:00

Girl on phone riding transit

22x11

Ballpoint Pen and Gouache on paper

Watercolor painting...

2011-07-08T16:51:00.000-07:00

Memories

11x14

Ballpoint pen and Watercolor

Drawing Student

11x14

Ballpoint pen and Watercolor

Smart Phone

11x14

Ballpoint pen and Watercolor

Another animated drawing...

2011-07-02T18:54:00.000-07:00

An animation I did drawing from a live model.

Starting to animate my drawings...

2011-06-29T16:13:00.000-07:00

Breakthrough!! I always wanted to see my drawings and paintings move. Since i got the spider bite last week I've been inspired to start animating. Here is quick test animation I did of a camera.

Teachers appreciation...

2011-06-13T21:43:00.000-07:00

It's something my mentor did for me around 4 years ago... changed my life and helped my perspective on things. I think if I were to ask him what he wanted in return he would say," Just do the same for someone else."

Funny that you mentioned helping people. We had our awards assembly today at the school and I got a bit misty as I told the students what they taught "ME" this school year... They taught me that i am hear on earth to help people. I was put in many situations over the course of the school year where I was compelled to help far more that I was paid. At first it felt foreign to me, but by the 3rd quarter I got the hang of it and it really felt good.

Those kids helped me realize my mission in life which is something I had been chewing on since my teens.

My recent favorite drawing...

2011-06-13T20:21:00.000-07:00

I did this drawing on the bus today in East Oakland. The woman was so peaceful as she read her book. Her hair reminded me of an apple eating, prudent librarian reading on an orange/purpleish sky afternoon. Peaceful, simple, collected. She probably has lots of grand babies and takes care of her disabled brother. She wore a beautiful earth toned scarf with an olive green skirt and teachers assistant ran nurse shoes.

I bet she has apple juice in her icebox and graham crackers in the cubbard with a wind chime in the window over the kitchen sink.

Lady reading on transit

11x14

Ballpoint pen in sketchbook

I'm painting people in public places now

2011-06-12T22:52:00.000-07:00

Hung out at the coffee shop today in Berkeley painting people. Can't wait until I get as good with painting as I am at drawing. One thing is for sure and thats "Ain't gonna get there unless I get out and do it... "REGULARLY"

THere is no quick fix like the absurd weight loss pills or silly exercise machines claiming miracle result with little to no effort. Plain old fashion practice will do the job every time.

ballpoint pen and gouache in sketchbook
11x14

My Second Sketchbook Film Short... Check it out

2011-06-09T22:59:00.000-07:00

Sketchbook Flip - Book II (Part 1)

Digital painting...

2011-06-09T09:25:00.000-07:00

This is a digital painting done entirely in photoshop from sketch to finish.

Deep Eyes

11x14

Digital

More people I drew on public transit

2011-06-07T21:09:00.000-07:00

Two more drawings of two ladies on transit.

11x14
ballpoint pen and markers in sketchbook

I stay drawing people...

2011-06-07T20:44:00.000-07:00

Drawing of a guy at the coffee house. Both are the same person. I went in on the drawing with markers to pull out the cool shadows.

11x14
Ballpoint, Marker in sketchbook

Gouache Studies of people

2011-06-03T09:50:00.000-07:00

Been having a lot of fun with these gouache studies. Gonna do some plein air this weekend. This was done in a brown paper sketchbook.

8.5x11

Gouache study in sketchbook

Gouache studies

2011-06-01T12:27:00.000-07:00

Woke up this morning and did some gouache studies for value, color and technigue done in a moleskine watercolor book. These were done from reference photos I shot around town. I really like the way the guys vans came out and also the girls purse.

Demonstrations

2011-05-31T19:22:00.000-07:00

Today I did painting demonstrations of a couple students. I had them painting each other and a skeleton… very fun stuff.

Acrylic sketch

Drawing portraits

2011-05-29T17:49:00.000-07:00

Last week a couple of my students asked me to draw them. This is what came out of that session.

New World Leaders
11x14
Ball point pen in Sketchbook

This is my good friend Bola Thompson. She was drawing me as I was drawing her.

Bola
11x14
Ballpoint pen in sketchbook

Reportage Drawing at Oakland City Hall (photos)

2011-05-28T13:07:00.000-07:00

This is beyond cool!!! I found this photo searching my name on google images. A photographer from "Youth Radio" snapped this shot of me doing a reportage drawing at Oakland City Hall minutes after Mehserle verdict was announced. The photo was posted on Flickr. I remember lots of photographers and news casters approaching me while I was drawing. I was extremely nervous because I knew at any moment there could have been a deadly stampede. This is truly a classic shot :)

Graphite Pencil and Watercolor on Bristol

51 x 28 (6 sheets of 14 x 17 Bristol plates)

Here is a link to the completed drawing:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_svQZ

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ion_oscar_verdict02.jpg

Oil painting of transit scene

2011-05-28T12:03:00.000-07:00

This is a reportage painting from a drawing I did yesterday on subway (Bart) train in San Francisco.

Here is the initial sketch done on the train.

Transbay Tube

16x12
Oil on Canvas

New oil painting

2011-05-27T08:40:00.000-07:00

I've decided to train myself in oils. This is the first of many to come... Hope you enjoy - thanks for viewing :)

"Queendom"

11x14

Oil on Canvas

[Model: Jessica Porter]

Young people on transit

2011-05-25T09:46:00.000-07:00

I wonder what it's like to be a female riding on transit staring out the window in deep thought when suddenly a guy approaches you with a sketchbook and on the page is a drawing of you... as he begins to smile.

Queen on transit using smart phone
11x14
Ballpoint Pen in sketchbook

Young people on transit

11x14
Ballpoint Pen in sketchbook

Young people on transit2

11x14
Ballpoint Pen in sketchbook

Man reading on transit

11x14

Ballpoint Pen in sketchbook

Drawing Teens

2011-05-23T18:50:00.000-07:00

Young Sistah' on her way to school plugged into her smart phone.

11x14

Ballpoint pen on paper

Drawing on the bus today...

2011-05-18T20:58:00.000-07:00

This was a young Queen on the transit. I did a quick sketch and added the gouache wash right there on transit. Tremendously uncomfortable but the lighting was so nice I had to try and capture it.

Girl riding to school

11x14

Pencil and Gouache in Sketchbook

Drawing Ruth

2011-05-13T22:39:00.000-07:00

My drawing buddy Ruth Smith

8x11
Ballpoint pen in sketchbook

Drawing on the train commute...

2011-05-10T22:25:00.000-07:00

Drawing people and bikes on the afternoon train ride home today.

end of the day
Ballpoint pen and gouache
8.5x11

Drawing in San Francisco again....

2011-05-06T22:45:00.000-07:00

Taught a Drawing class at The University of San Francisco today. These are the drawings I cranked out on the commute to and fro.

Man on train using smart phone
Ballpoint pen
11x14

Asian woman on Muni Bus (route 31) in San Francisco holding plastic grocery bag
Ballpoint pen in sketchbook
11x14

Passenger on subway train
Ballpoint pen in sketchbook
11x14

Drawing in transit again

2011-05-03T22:05:00.000-07:00

Today I drew people on the end of the day commute. It was very relaxing sitting there listening to my ipod staring at people in they're "Thank God The Day Is Over" state. This is one of the drawings that developed nicely from the session.

Evening ride home
Graphite and gouache
11x14

We all drew each other day...

2011-04-27T23:27:00.000-07:00

Today I had all my students draw each other. I was requested as a model also so I had to draw someone in order to sit still long enough to be drawn. Lots o' Fun Fun FUN!!!!

The people below are folk on public transit

My latest "filled" sketchbook (Video)

2011-04-24T18:40:00.000-07:00

Took about a month or less.

The Black Woman Collection (update)

2011-04-20T04:56:00.000-07:00

Another portrait of Jessica Porter

Portrait of Ruth (detailed close-up)

2011-04-15T12:41:00.000-07:00

Ruth Smith (age 96)

Portrait of Ruth (detailed close-up): Ruth Smith (age 96)Ballpoint Pen on Paper

Ballpoint Pen on Paper

Deeper Though...

2011-04-14T23:14:00.000-07:00

More drawing people on the transit.

Drawing people from Oakland to San Francisco

2011-04-12T10:45:00.000-07:00

Been running through sketchbooks like water lately. Getting lots of practice in on public transit. Frequent practice is essential if you want to be good at this. I'd say drawing on public transit is far better practice for me than nude figure drawing... all of the challenges and discomforts create excellent platforms for making good decisions fast, critical thinking and problem solving.

Bola

2011-04-09T15:52:00.000-07:00

I drew one of my students as she drew the plants.

Bearded man on transit

2011-03-26T08:38:00.001-07:00

Ballpoint Pen on Paper
11x17

GO FOr Yourz...

2011-03-16T23:58:00.000-07:00

on 4.4.2011 I will begin to reveal the next chapter in my evolution on Facebook and Youtube... Stay Tuned :)

This was a draw/ painting demo

2011-03-11T21:13:00.000-08:00

This was a demo drawing/painting I did of one of my students. She was deeply into her work at peace and I had to capture it. I build beautiful relationships through teaching. The instruction I offer helps people in so many different ways. The bond that this student and I have is expressed in the care I took in rendering this work.

Vergie
12 x 9
Ball point pen and gouache on paper

Still a work in progress...

2011-03-05T15:58:00.000-08:00

At this point I am still working on it... the braids are coming together and her flesh is taking form as well.

In the Moleskine (Sketchbook)...

2011-03-03T00:19:00.000-08:00

Drawing on the transit around the Bay

More progress on the painting

2011-02-26T18:26:00.000-08:00

Reportage Drawing at Oakland City Hall

2011-02-23T11:41:00.000-08:00

Inside Oakland City Hall reportage (on-site reporting through sketches) the meeting around the Oakland Gang Injunction.

On the easel... Jessica

2011-02-21T00:39:00.000-08:00

Currently on the easel...
I beauty named Jessica. It's not finished yet. I will post more progress shots soon.

Oil on Skateboard Deck

New in the sketchbook..."Teen Power!"

2011-02-11T19:36:00.000-08:00

This was the scene at a bus stop in Oakland last week. One minute it was quiet and peaceful as I checked emails on my phone, then a swarm of teens invaded the atmosphere. You know me, I couldn't whip out my sketchbook and pen fast enough to document they're social gang-up.

Teen Spirit
Ballpoint pen and Gouache
11 x 14

Painting on stuff

2011-02-09T12:51:00.000-08:00

This is a protein powder jar I decided to paint on months back. Here is a link to the first painting I did on the other side of it:
http://dawoodsketchs.blogspot.com/2010/07/this-is-painting-i-just-did-on-protein.html

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Queenz
12 x 9
Acrylics

Legacy (new painting)

2011-02-04T11:33:00.000-08:00

Untited
Acrylic and Mixed Media on Paper
12 x 9

In the sketchbook...

2011-02-01T20:17:00.000-08:00

Finally I had a chance recently to do some covert drawing on public transit. It feels really good when I come back from a hiatus with ballpoint pen.
Here I am experimenting with "Light and Drama" in watercolors.

In the sketchbook...

2011-01-26T19:23:00.000-08:00

Mother

Mixed Media in Sketchbook
12 x 9

Dawood Unleashing... Exiting the Cocoon (Done 1-21-2011 on my birthday)

2011-01-21T13:43:00.000-08:00

Mixed Media on paper 12 x 9

Understanding me

2011-01-20T22:37:00.000-08:00

Understanding me

Mixed Media in sketchbook
12 x 9

Mud Cloth study

2011-01-19T11:55:00.000-08:00

A shot of my morning workout session. Studying The African MudCloth.
Acrylic and Gouache in Sketchbook

Mentor

2011-01-18T21:18:00.000-08:00

Mentors In Training

Ballpoint Pen on Paper
12 x 9

2011-01-13T20:13:00.000-08:00

Reconnecting with Ancient Kemet

Ballpoint and Watercolor on paper
12 x 9

More from the Violin Class

2011-01-09T17:56:00.000-08:00

The Art Of DAWOOD MARION

New Drawing Video!!!

Been Painting A "LOT!!!"

My Brother the photographer...

Dawood + Eames??

Another poster for my next film...

New Film Coming!

drawing self portraits

Self- Portrait Season Again :)

Demo work...

Drawing the protest...

and life just gets better >>>>

Painting with acrylics...

New Video Coming!!! 1 . 11 . 11

Positive Thinking + Positive Action = Happiness :)

New Video!!! Drawing Self Portraits

Drawing Drawing Draaaaaaaawing :)

Inspiring the people...

The episodes begin in a week...

Rat tat tat tat

The Books Are Coming!!!!

Beautiful Elder Human Female

TORNADO OF ENERGY - "Dawood never sleeps"

I quick sketch I did of the Fox Theater in Oakland.Fox Theater24 x 18Oil

Painting around...

Man Profile Drawing...

Drawing students...

The best model is right next to you (full)

The best model is right next to you

The best model is right next to you :)

Drawing on the bus as usual :)

Finally painting again...

Making the cover of American Artist

Those 2 dudes...

Still Strokin'

Asian man looking out transit window

Drawing like a Navy Seal...

Drawing people on the train again...

First day teaching at Oakland School of the Arts (OSA)...

Little kid on the train...

Drawing during an important lecture-"What??" It helps me listen better.

Drawing at Joyce Gordon Gallery

Sketching in oils

My Drawing Buddy =)

Drawing at Sharon Art Studio

Painting with oils

drawing and painting value studies

Drawing from the heart on public transit (as usual =)

Drawing during conversation

Painting with gouache

Drawing Bicycles

New drawing/painting done on transit

Watercolor painting...

Another animated drawing...

Starting to animate my drawings...

Teachers appreciation...

My recent favorite drawing...

I'm painting people in public places now

My Second Sketchbook Film Short... Check it out

Digital painting...

More people I drew on public transit

I stay drawing people...

Gouache Studies of people

Gouache studies

Demonstrations

Drawing portraits

Reportage Drawing at Oakland City Hall (photos)

Oil painting of transit scene

New oil painting

Young people on transit

Drawing Teens

Drawing on the bus today...

Drawing Ruth

Drawing on the train commute...

Drawing in San Francisco again....

Drawing in transit again

We all drew each other day...

My latest "filled" sketchbook (Video)

The Black Woman Collection (update)

Portrait of Ruth (detailed close-up)

I quick sketch I did of the Fox Theater in Oakland.

Fox Theater
24 x 18
Oil