Saturday, August 15, 2009

Wing Walkers

My cartoon airplane drawing hero Jean Barbaud is putting together a new book about sharkmouth airplanes. I was so honored that he asked me to contribute a sketch, my enthusiasm soon brought it to a full finish.

Thanks for the opportunity Jean!


I find airplanes particularly difficult to draw. I'm always amazed by the ease Jean draws them with, and especially his ability to caricature them. If you've never seen his stuff definitely check out his blog.
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33 comments:

  1. joschaAugust 15, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    Man, that is one a beautful drawing. I love the tense faces of the girl and the whole feeling of movement. I never thought you'd find airplanes difficult to draw, you did a pretty good job in that one Rex Steele story!

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  2. Nicolas MartinezAugust 15, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    The perspective on the plane and the girls are just awesome.

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  3. Michael DooneyAugust 15, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    great job Bill. I love the brushy inks on the girls. what do you use for inking these days by the way? sure looks like brush to me.
    I had only just discovered Jean's art recently, man, he puts so much life into his machines, lots to learn there.

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  4. UnknownAugust 15, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Dannng! that's awesome Bill!

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  5. bpresingAugust 15, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Thanks de aap,
    I'm happy with the planes I draw in general, it's just a bit more of a struggle than say, girls.

    Mike,
    I ink with a Pentel pocket brush pen which is basically a real brush with an ink cartridge on it. It's great, no dipping required.

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  6. GadAugust 15, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    so cool

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  7. Justin RodriguesAugust 15, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Wow this is great! And thanks for turning me on to Jean. You're right his planes are amazing I love that WWII stuff.

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  8. UnknownAugust 15, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Dude, this is easily my favorite Presing drawing so far. Sooo good!

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  9. CalAugust 16, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Awesome drawing!

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  10. Kei AcederaAugust 16, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    This is SOOOO good Bill!! I just LOVE it.

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  11. Lucas FerreyraAugust 16, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    EXELENTE! LOVE THE EXPRESIONS!

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  12. Matthew LuxichAugust 16, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Hey Bill Pressing,

    All your work is fantastic.. i recently got your bookplate betties in the mail and loved it.. i have a question and if you don't mind answering i ould love to know.. where did you get these books printed.. i am an artist also and would love to do something like this....

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  13. bpresingAugust 16, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Thanks Matthew,
    The printer I used is called Global PSD.

    www.globalpsd.com

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  14. UnknownAugust 16, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    Wow, your stuff looks great!!! I recently got a hold of your Belle Du Jour book and the work is fantastic!!! If you wouldn't mind, I would love to hear some honest criticisms from you on my blog. Tell me what you think, I'd love to hear what you would have to say about the good and the bad.

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  15. Josh FrostAugust 16, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    This is quite amazing! Very nice style! I love it!

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  16. l e d oAugust 17, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    Love, the perpective and the action on this.

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  17. William BradfordAugust 17, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    Vehicles in general scare me. Good on ya

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  18. Dave DickAugust 17, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    Ah! It's awesome, Bill!

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  19. Joey LeeAugust 17, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    Jesus rollerskating christ, this is one of the coolest drawings i've ever seen. I must get a poster sized print of this. Please make this a possibility.

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  20. GeeBeeAugust 18, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Houlala, it's about time for me to check in and add a big MERCI to you , Captain Bill !
    Thanks also for the sweet words and Joey Lee is right, about the poster :)

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  21. Mathieu ReynèsAugust 18, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    Great piece ! I'm voting for a poster version too ;)
    And it's true that Jean is an incredible airplane drawer.

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  22. Tibo3DAugust 21, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    OW BOY!I like it!
    Sometime is great to be a pilot!

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  23. BrianAugust 21, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    He draws airplanes like you draw girls, which is to say, very well indeed.

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  24. UnknownAugust 21, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    That's AWESOME!!

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  25. rad sechristAugust 21, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Wow, that's an amazing drawing!

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  26. R BlizzardAugust 21, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    Nice work Bill as always, and congratulation on getting married. Best wishes to you and your wife.

    {RoB}

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  27. XAVAugust 29, 2009 at 3:28 AM

    the pilot must be veeeeery happy.

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  28. Thomas F. DoughertySeptember 2, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Not the best way to hitch a ride.

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  29. Trent CorreySeptember 3, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Sweet blog dude, it's my first time here and I'll definately be back fro some inspiration

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  30. Isabela Coelho DouradoSeptember 6, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    I loved your drawings, stile, colours, everything! Keep working!

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  31. milindSeptember 7, 2009 at 2:47 AM

    fantabulous!its rocking as always.

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  32. Marcos MateuSeptember 8, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    Fantastic action illustration! (and love the plane btw)

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  33. Sarah DickenSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Wow, I love this Bill!

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