Josh Keyes’ Sketchbook

One of my favorite things about artwork is exploring an artists process in creating a piece. Josh Keyes‘ website has an extensive section featuring pages scanned from his sketchbook. It was really interesting to see thumbnail sketches and notes that would eventually evolve into large, detailed paintings. It is really impressive how much thought Josh puts into each piece he creates. I also like how he plans out entire shows so to ensure that the pieces flow together, such as with his Sprout exhibition. Below are a few of my favorites, but be sure to look at his site for dozen more from his sketchbook as well as highly detailed photos of his paintings.

Self Portrait As an Old Man Sketch/ Ideation

Self Portrait As an Old Man Source Photo

Self Portrait As an Old Man Painting

Much more behind the cut.

Big Payback Art Auction Presented by Juxtapoz

Juxatopz Magazine is holding an online art auction to support the Power House Project of Detroit. The roster 140+ artists who contributed artwork is incredible; including the likes of Shepard Fairey, Swoon, Albert Reyes, Jeremy Fish, Josh Keyes, and WK Interact. The auction runs through November 20th, 2009 and is hosted on Charity Buzz, bid here.

Shepard Fairey
Close Knit HPM

Swoon
Untitled

Josh Keyes
Swarm

Albert Reyes
Untitled