Work in Progress | Sketching in the studio. This is what my desk looks like on a Saturday afternoon. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
Ground control to Major Tom. David Bowie, 1947–2016 #DavidBowieRIP Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
Send me a letter. I took a moment this morning to print out some note cards. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
My favorite face. Tried something new with this illustration of Chris where I was ridiculously meticulous about proportions. It took forever, but here it is. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from […]
Work in Progress. This is what my desktop looks like today. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
Rescue me. I’m working on a portrait of Joe and I found a photo of his dog that I just had to draw. I’m a sucker for rescue dogs and Chance has a great face. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get […]
Looking forward. Thanks to everyone who helped me get my I WILL DRAW YOU project off the ground. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
I need to see this movie. For #TheForceAwakens, I updated the Tiny Gallery with the #StarWars illustrations. It’s on display for anyone strolling on the path around Silver Lake. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases […]
“Help Me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re My Only Hope.” I’m sort of nerdy, I love Star Wars and I wanted to make some fan art. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
Perfect for the Holidays. For those who want the story behind the illustrations, get it all here in one quick download, just in time for Christmas. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. […]
Here comes Santa Clause. With his impressive beard, Steven is the only person I’ve illustrated that’s actually qualified to be a real Santa. Happy Holidays. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. […]
Look for the book. Figured after twenty-five illustrations, I had enough stuff to put together a little book about the project. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
Deck the halls. I was designing a business card for Steven Briggs. Looking at his illustration, I decided he so needed to be Santa, so in the spirit of the holidays, I’ve updated his icon. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, […]
All that Awesomeness. I took a moment to design a logo for Day, who is, of course, awesome. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
Oh, he’s so awesome. I seem to have an affinity for comedians, because Day is the 4th stand-up comic I’ve illustrated. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
The latest batch of illustrations. I was lazy, but I finally changed out the Halloween display with the latest batch of illustrations. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
It’s good to take inventory. It seems I’ve done a bunch of illustrations since the start of this project in July. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
Those ruby red lips. Brent had been on my list for quite some time. I had put off drawing him because all his features are larger than life. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build […]
Who’s that on his shirt? I was so tickled when Steven sent me this photo of his Horror Makeover printed on a tee shirt. It’s hilarious. Thanks so much Mr. Tait for the perfect ending to this Halloween season. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When […]
Happy Halloween. Took a moment to do a virtual makeover to some of the faces to celebrate the spooky eve. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
Military man. I was looking at the photo of Jeremy thinking, this was a very large man with a very tiny haircut. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
Work in Progress | My sketchpad. Started a new drawing. Hopefully I’ll get it done in time for Halloween. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
This is the stuff of nightmares. With Halloween a couple of days away, the new Monster Illustrations are on display for anyone strolling on the path around Silver Lake. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases […]
Some people I just like. I drew Zack because he has such a great face. He just looks like an illustration to me. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
He has such interesting proportions. Oh, it was such a tight race that decided who was going to be drawn in the Jack or Kirk vote. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build […]
Let’s try this again. The display was looking a bit lazy so I had to fix it. The Monster Illustrations are on display for anyone strolling on the path around Silver Lake. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits […]
A chill is in the air. In preparation for Halloween, the Monster Illustrations are on display for anyone strolling on the path around Silver Lake. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. […]
Logo a go-go. I never let a good illustration go to waste, so I made a logo for Olek. He’d better be funny. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. […]
Another funny man. Olek had been following me for a while and I always remembered him because he had a weird name. He’s also a comedy compatriot linked to Steven Briggs, and I’m always up to support creative people with their endeavors. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of […]
That luxurious beard. I didn’t know who to draw next, so I left it up to a vote. It was neck and neck for a bit, but Steven’s friends rallied in the end casting the final ballots. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a […]
Tiny Gallery | Twenty One Faces. I took a moment to update the Tiny Gallery with all 21 illustrations. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
A man with a sense of humor. I drew Mr. Shmecho because his head looked really square to me. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
This was the logo that was swimming in my head after I drew Nate. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
Who are you calling a dummy? I drew Nate and somehow I had to draw Skylar, his alter ego. I had this logo idea in my head that I wanted work out. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits […]
His face is a drawing. I’ve been drawing Nate inside my head for about a month. He just looks like an illustration to me, so when I finally sat down to sketch him, it took but a minute. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I […]
A man from Johannesburg. I spent the weekend in a marathon drawing session in an attempt to thank those who have been following my project. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
Another redhead. Amanda has been following the project from the start and she’s a Drag King. I was torn between drawing her as a guy or a girl, and I opted for the one where she was sporting her new haircut. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I […]
A redheaded lady. I needed to draw some women and I happened upon Robin, who coincidentally knew Wanda, the other lady I drew. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
A blast from the past. I had this idea of doing a portrait about time, so I asked Jonathan for photos of when he was young. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed […]
I really like this guy. Jonathan happened to submit a request the moment I was starting an illustration. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
I had to draw him. Chris was the first person I drew without him asking me. His face is just awesome, with proportions that are crazy distinct. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from […]
A handsome man. Justin’s middle name is TastyFace for some reason and his beard intrigued me. Mostly because he kept his hair very short on top. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build […]
An impish smile. To get an illustration, Daniel launched a campaign like no other. I couldn’t ignore him if I tried. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
Persistence pays off. I was working and I kept getting these notifications from Joshua. He went through my entire timeline and liked every single post, which was an interesting way to get my attention (please don’t do it). Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I […]
Eyes so bright. Okay, this illustration of Robert Ryan makes me laugh. He’s got Bette Davis eyes. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood. LeviDrop.com
Gary is a star. I drew Gary Hilborn because he was completely fun to draw. He has this great chin and engaging eyes that are framed by ridiculously expressive eyebrows. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases […]
A face to remember. To avoid being accused of gender bias, I chose to draw Wanda McNash, who turns out to be more than just a woman. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I […]
A barber from Los Angeles. Joe Bruno wouldn’t be my first choice for an illustration. He’s handsome and good looking people aren’t fun to draw. Then I saw the handlebar mustache and BINGO, we got a winner. Click here for updated illustration Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis […]
A comic from Los Angeles. Out of all the submissions, I just had to draw Steven Torrez, who I think is one of Steven Brigg’s stand-up comedy friends. His face was perfect for an illustration. Glasses, goatee, all the things I like to draw. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making […]
A face from Pretoria. I needed illustration practice and thought I would draw someone from Facebook. Out of the many requests, I chose Waseem Imam Saheb because he complied with my requests and has a great face. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I […]
The first drawing. I took a moment to illustrate my funny friend Steven Briggs and realized that I’m out of practice, so I decided to draw someone who’s connected to my Facebook page. Click here for Updated Drawing Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on […]
The Team at Jamdat. I worked for a while at a startup called Jamdat. When I joined the company, there were four people, so I drew everyone. Four years later, I had 87 illustrations. They started quite simplistic, but over the years, I got better. I did a good job if I really liked you, or if you really annoyed me. Anyone caught in the lull of my mood spectrum got a competent likeness, but nothing to write home about.
The Team at Geodelic. I was the Creative Director for a company called Geodelic, for which I had designed an awesome logo. I always try to do something team building with the staff, so I resorted to the old stand-by. Mugshots for all.
This is James. He has a great face. He just looks like and illustration to me. His proportions are interesting, so I knew I could sum up his features with a few precise lines. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I […]
This is Todd. I think I had mentioned, I am a horrible illustrator. For some people it comes naturally, but I am not one of those people. I got my own little system going, so I’m not terrible. I took a screen grab of Todd during a Skype conversation and started to sketch. Levi DropI’m […]
This is Nolan. Nolan has been trying to make me draw more, so we are sketching magazines. Then I decided to make an illustration of him. I mean, he is easy to draw, giant eyes and everything. Levi DropI’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get […]
