James G. Polk

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Pencil caricature of actor Jason Momoa as he appears in Apple TV series “Chief of War”

Recent sketchbook work:

Jason Momoa in “Chief of War,” Apple TV series concerning the political unification of the islands and people comprising modern-day Hawaii.

#OTD “Jeff Harnar Sings the 1959 Broadway Songbook: Live at the Algonquin” Album Cover, 1991

It suits you so well! Clinging in all the right ways 😉

Caricature portrait of New Jersey actor Karl Weigand as Tarzan in the stage musical adaptation of Disney’s animated version of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ jungle man

It’s Tarzan Thursday!

Today’s subject:

Karl Weigand, actor of the stage, playing the title character in the musical theatre adaptation of Disney’s “Tarzan.”

Kudos for his NJACT Perry Award nomination for his performances!

Pencil caricature of actress Amy Adams, full facial

Pencil caricature of Amy Adams in “Sharp Objects”

Wishing a happy birthday to American actress Amy Adams, who turns 51 today.

Naturally 😌

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Totally 🫡

Madonna on her most recent tour (2023-24); caricature in pencil

Madonna in 1986, based on a lovely photographic portrait by the late great Herb Ritts; caricature in colored pencil

Madonna, with an early look her famous conical bra, on the Blonde Ambition Tour

Madonna as her “Dita” persona, from the “Erotica” music video

Wishing a happy birthday to Madonna, one of the foremost personalities in popular music.

Born on this date: Madonna

Loving the gorilla mode on you!

Entertainment Weekly's The '90s Issue Entertainment Weekly celebrates its 35th anniversary with a look back at pop culture in the 1990s.

New illustration for Entertainment Werkly. Scroll down to revisit the 90’s!

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Ah, that’s wonderful, David! I’ve been collecting EW back issues specifically for the work of the illustrators—I’m glad they’re harkening back to those good old days!

It’s Tarzan Thursday!

Today’s subjects: Paul Pecorino and Rob Eco as Jane and Tarzan respectively in the campy short film “The Destruction of Jane.”

Charles Entertainment Cheese

Cute lil locks waving at us! 🌊 ☺️

Sketchbook caricature of British filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock

Born on this day: Sir Alfred Hitchcock, legendary director of the movies and the oft-dubbed “Master of Suspense.”

Born on this date: Alfred Hitchcock

A hard day on the savanna will make you appreciate them 😜

Pencil sketch of Mr. Ant Tenna, character from Chapter 3 of video game series “Deltarune”

“What you need…Is another *PHYSICAL CHALLENGE* !!”

Needless to say, I’m very excited for Chapter 5.

Today is the 75th anniversary of the film Sunset Boulevard!

Hirschfeld drew Gloria Swanson and Erich von Stroheim in their roles in 1977.

Love that feeling! For a while people called me “Keanu” 🤭

Sketchbook caricature of silent era actor and actress Elmo Lincoln and Enid Markey in “Tarzan of the Apes” (1918)

It’s Tarzan Thursday!

Today’s subjects:

Elmo Lincoln and Enid Markey, the first Tarzan and Jane of the silver screen 🎞️

#OTD Lenora Nemetz in Chicago, 1976

Caricature portrait of Lucille Ball, circa the mid to late 1950s; semi profile.

Caricature portrait of Lucille Ball and husband Desi Arnaz in television sitcom “I Love Lucy.”

Caricature portrait of Lucille Ball in “I Love Lucy.” Full facial, with a classic mug to the audience common in classic sitcoms.

Wishing a happy heavenly birthday to Lucille Ball; great comedic actress and capable businesswoman, with three successful series she starred in and many shows premiering courtesy of her and Desi Arnaz’s Desilu production company and studio.

Happy Birthday!! You look perfect in (faux) animal hide! 😉

We all have to make sacrifices, sometimes. 🙇

Sean Connery grips his fist somewhere