The Rhythmic Lounge Magazine Feature

This is my most recent feature which was in The Rhythmic Lounge Magazine, Fall 2012 Issue. It's a small feature but exposure to different audiences is always a good thing. This feature is on pages 58 and 59 of the magazine. You may visit their web site and subscribe at www.therhythmiclounge.com. The digital version of the magazine and a PDF version of the feature can be seen here: www.issuu.com/therhythmicloungemagazine/docs/fall2012.

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Bean - The Fat Son of a Dutch Master

Ok, I've been up all night. Just couldn't sleep and you can imagine what goes through my mind when I'm delirious from lack of sleep and hammered with caffeine. Yep, you read the title right. This is my depiction of what Mr Bean would look like had he been born the fat son of a Dutch Master. So the Mr Bean saga continues. I don't even know myself what's in for the future of this collection but I'm sure it will be fun. It's not much to show for an all nighter but in the end at least it was therapeutic. I'm tired. Going to sleep now! 

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Another Caricature Study of Bill Murray

This is yet another caricature study of Bill Murray. I have done several of him but his features and expressions never get old. On this one, I started with a horrible source image as you can see below so it was a challenge getting the textures right. There was also a lot more digital painting in this one than most because the detail just was not there. It was great practice and as always a good learning experience.

Just a note to let you know what else is going on with my work. I just finished the most complex image I have done to date. I spent almost 3 weeks on it and it will be used as a full page magazine illustration just in time for the elections. I can't give anymore details right now but I will post the image as soon as it's published. The only bad thing about it is that it was commissioned by an individual who is very one sided politically, so it may be a bit controversial. :) Note: This is not my opinion. It's my job. I will also be starting another movie project soon for CatchPhrase Entertainment. Looking forward to that one.

I also wanted to let everyone know why my posts have been a bit sparse for the past few months. I have been spending a lot of time on Google+ lately. There are a few reasons for this. Google+ is providing the majority of my commissions over the last year for one. I was fortunate enough to have been selected for the Suggested User's List a few months back and it has really payed off. I now have approximately 850,000 followers after one year and I am gaining about 6,000 followers per day which will put me over 1 million next month. If you're not there, it's very easy and quick to make a profile. Here's mine: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+RodneyPike/posts.

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Interview with Samantha Villenave on Art+Talk

Today I'm posting my most recent interview with Samantha Villenave on Art+Talk. Samantha is a very popular and heavily followed Google+er. She is a visual artist based in France. This interview was lots of fun. Enjoy!

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Interview with Martin Shervington on Coaching Plus

This is one of my more recent interviews with Martin Shervington on his show Coaching Plus. Martin is a UK based Consultant, Professional Coach and Marketing Psychologist, writer on communication including Google Plus and author of eight books and scripts with a psychological twist. For more information on Martin, visit his web site. Enjoy!

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