The Artorialist: Special Edition – Marcus Troy for Ronnie Fieg Polo Ranger Boots
by be.
The Artorialist: Special Edition – Marcus Troy for Ronnie Fieg Polo Ranger Boots
by Bryan Espiritu
January 6.10
Yesterday, I was asked by well-known lifestyle blogger, Marcus Troy, to do a portrait of him in the style of my recent “Artorialist Series” after he saw my 2nd installment, entitled, “Everyday Couture: Sydney”. He’s been a big inspiration of mine on a number of levels and has shown me and my brand a lot of support lately, especially with my Die Enormous Toque which he wears semi-religiously. You may remember the video he did for it which I posted back in October. More recently, he was seen wearing the hat in the shots he took for the Nike Bespoke AF1 he designed. I can’t be mad at exposure at that level, and I’m always willing to show love right back.
This shot was tough to work with because of the black jacket and having to illustrate it in reverse using white and also considering this is only the 3rd time I’ve ever tried to illustrate anything in this style. I took a more refined approach to the details, but still wanted the style to be loose and casual. It was a lot of fun working on this and I’m pretty stoked to continue with these illustrations.
Big shout out to Marcus Troy for the continued support and to everyone for your responses to my work. I appreciate it a lot.
Enjoy.
Previous Artorialist Illustrations:
The Stillness: Melbourne
Everyday Couture: Sydney
- Bryan 'be.' Espiritu
WOW! great work as usual!
Stop it already. Too good. Way too good. Like waaay! ;)
silly with it. painted with the tablet?
Very Impressed Be.
Ur still the Dilla of this shit.
MELLE
this is amazing Bry. and shout out to Marcus for pushing u to work on a level u werent entirely comfortable with. The outcome is fantastic. love seeing artists push on =)
Insane! WOW. Thanks B….
OMG B! I’m shocked!
This is so great!
xoxo,
Lowe
Shocked? What the? C’mon eva.. gimme some credit. lol.
ILL-!!!-uhstration.ya’ll movin qwuick.. feelin this. I like how the edges are nice n crisp.. and how the treatment in the highlights of the folds are executed. you using a clipping mask to keep that all clean? or erasing the excess?
Deeope!!
PS: What’s the minimum letter requirement on this thing?? I keep getting the “your comment is too short” schpeel :-/
Boff of ya’LL mah Inspiration , had to be doubled http://www.1foundmissing.com/blog/2010/01/the-artorialist-marcus-troy-special-edition/
All day yesterday I had the image of Marcus Troy’s piercing, illustrated eyes set on me. So many reasons why this piece is dope. And them bluish tinted buttons? Son!
this is really impressive.
This is unreal dude, love it!