Announcement: Having fun with Hobos

[Harpuahound]

I've been having a good time with the Hobos lately, just thought I'd share.

 

[joseph engraver]

What a great sense of humor you must have,thanks for posting such great stuff.

 

[Bunic]

Johnny,

Yikes! Dat firstest one looks like me Pappy! Akakak!!

I love 'em!! Very creative - and so well executed! Tnx!

 

[filbertius]

Great (and unique) style, beautiful execution, and really nice pics!
Gary

 

[eastslope]

Absolutely amazing! Love the eyes!

 

[Leonardo]

Hi Johnny,
It is not easy to give that so expressive look to a face but you have done a beautiful work!
I like very much the heavy cuts and the eyes treatment that is your sign for sure. Congrats!!
Leonardo.

 

[Cloudy]

Your work is just amazing!

 

[Doc Mark]

OK, so where did the pictures go? I don't see any links.

 

[Harpuahound]

Photos show up im my browser. Not sure what the problem might be. Glad you guys enjoy them. And thanks.

 

[Harpuahound]

This one and the Santa are part of the "Grandma Schipps Family Photos" series. The collector added a bit of story to it. Its posted on the OHNS website.

 

[FANCYGUN]

LUVEM Great expressions

 

[Andrew Biggs]

Hi Johnny

I very much enjoy looking at your work. You have a fabulous caricature style that is excellent!!!

Cheers
Andrew

 

[monk]

hey, harp-- i served on board an lsd with a sailor that looked just like that guy !

 

[pilkguns]

very neat work. Love the Santa Schnapps!

 

[AndrosCreations]

Really great cutting and such a nice presentation with the photos... always a pleasure seeing your coins, John.

 

[Arnaud Van Tilburgh]

Great Hobos, I love your style. Making those like you do make me think they are sort of caricature, all a bit exaggerated. You control that very well. I'm a fan of this.

arnaud

 

[Harpuahound]

Andrew and Arnaud you pegged me. After watching a caricture artist for an hour or so in Orlando Fl, I convinced myself I could do that. And when I moved last year and didnt have my engraving setup at home for half a year. Well I did a LOT of drawing. I did my best to learn caricature drawing and even setup a booth at a local festival drawing caricatures for free. (Bad Idea because kids love free and I was swamped for hours on end) But all that drawing has paid off. Improved drawing skills=improved engraving skills. Thanks for the kind words folks. Im glad the hobos are entertaining.

 

[Paulie]

Wonderful hobo's, HarpuaH.!! You've got a very unique & original style too! Congratulations to you:thumbs up: Greetings, Paulie

 

[Jeroen]

...But all that drawing has paid off. Improved drawing skills=improved engraving skills.

Reading this from the artist that engraved such hobo-nickles, that sure is a goal: improving my drawing skills!

In case this english might be too 'dutchy': I like them!

 

[Andrew Biggs]

Hi Johnny

Yes, all that drawing pays off alright!!!

The very best caricaturist I've ever seen is Mort Drucker that used to draw for Mad magazine. If you are after any study material then snatch up some of his work. It's amazing!!!

Cheers
Andrew