Founding Father Caricatures, Pt. 3

For this round I chose the two most trusted and competent commanders in the Continental Army under George Washington: Henry Knox and Nathanael Greene. Both men were instrumental in leading their divisions and preparing the untested American forces for the battles against the British and Hessian troops. They were mentioned prominently in the 1776 book I finished this week, so they seemed like natural choices for the caricature kick I've been on.

Knox Ref. Greene Ref.

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Founding Father Caricatures, Pt. 2

Started off the day right--with some drawing. Specifically, more caricature practice, with John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. I got looser with the Jefferson one, and I ended up liking it more.

The original sketches, without the dab of Photoshop color:

Adams Ref. Jefferson Ref.

Founding Father Caricatures, Pt. 1

This week I've been enjoying the audiobook to David McCullough's 1776 and I've been in the caricaturing mood. Here's a pair, one of the famous 1st president and the other of author Thomas Paine (the second being less of a caricature and more of a mashup, admittedly). I gave both a touch of color in Photoshop as well.

Washington Ref.

Paine Ref. Pain Ref.

I'm not at all experienced with caricaturing, but it's something I want to focus on practicing this year.