Please Pack Your Knives And Go

So, tonight we bid farewell to another delightful season of Top Chef, possibly my favorite in terms of the acumen and affability of, well, at least two of the final chefs.  Thanks in part to my newly ignited zeal for drawing (I got my brushes today, and, well, we’re getting there) I decided to spend my viewing time sketching.  Which is something I really need to do a lot because holy cow I love every single thing I drew tonight.  

First off, was Lisa.  To be sure, she was the impetus of this whole endeavor, so captivating and alive in her grumpiness.  It took a lot of tweaking but I’m quite happy with how I ultimately captured the nuance of her scowlingness.  The whole gang here at Chateau Exclamation Point was so pleased with the results, I was urged to continue on with the rest of the final three.

I was also really happy with this one.  Sketching while you’re actually watching people move around and talk really helps you pin down their primary distinguishing characteristics.  And, of course, Blahzey-Blaise’s mad scientist toolkit is something that must be captured accurately.

And, finally, my favorite chef of the season hands down, who I charmingly refer to as Chef Yoda, thanks to the affinity she showed to the beloved character in her audition video in the first episode of the season.  Note, I drew this before the final verdict was handed down, so at that time it was just wishful thinking.

Sometimes things just…work out.

June 11, 2008 | Filed Under Enthusiasm, Sketchbook, Work Blog 

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4 Responses to “Please Pack Your Knives And Go”

  1. Mike R on June 11th, 2008

    Dude. Everything you do should have flying Yoda’s in it. EVERYTHING. Very nice. I like the looseness of your drawing, you should work on that. Maybe even (GASP) drawing free style with your new brushes.

  2. Marcos Perez on June 12th, 2008

    I predicted Stephanie as well.

    That lisa is PERfect!

  3. Bully on June 13th, 2008

    Dude. Top Chef: The Comic. You totally oughta be producing this and making bucketloads of money.

  4. Lea Hernandez on January 7th, 2009

    Awesome caricature! I like the first and last the best. Agreed with Mike R. on flying Yodas.

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