Shawn Van Briesen

Artist and writer. I'm using this blog as a way to show my artistic processes. I've been a commercial illustrator for a long time. I've worked in comics, television animation, film and advertising. I've done a bit of everything. I have an abiding love of classic illustration. Pulp, pinup, editorial illustration, etc.

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”An ounce of behavior is worth a pound of words. ~Sanford Meisner  Following a whirlwind courtship, acclaimed playwright Myra Hudson (Joan Crawford) marries Lester Blaine (Jack Palance), a slick actor (are there any other kind?) she has just fired from her latest play. Shortly after the honeymoon, Myra overhears Lester and his lover, Irene (Gloria Grahame), plotting to murder the wealthy writer for her inheritance. As you do. Sudden Fear is a 1952 American film noir directed by David Miller, and starring Joan Crawford and Jack Palance in a tale about a successful woman who marries a murderous man. The screenplay by Lenore J. Coffee and Robert Smith. #noirvember #gloriagrahame #jackpalance #joancrawford #nftcollector #nftartist #nft_club #digitalart #cryptoart #art #ethereum #opensea #nftcollectors #tezos #nftdrop #heartbreakcityla #nftcollectibles #solana #openseanft #nftcollection #nftartists #eth #tezos #consciouscryptocreator #nftartwork #artwork #VanBrieezyArts #shawnvanbriesen (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cks0ykjLdul/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Lauren Bacall. One of my favorite leading ladies in Film Noir. Beginning with To Have and Have Not (1944) at the ripe old age of 19. She continued in the genre with appearances with Humphrey Bogart in The Big Sleep (1946), Dark Passage (1947), and Key Largo (1948). Quick sketch. Clip Studio Paint. #clipstudio #digitalart #art #clipstudiopaint #drawing #illustration #filmnoir #artist #digital #sketch #wacom #digitalillustration #digitalpainting #laurenbacall #shawnvanbriesen (at West Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQQ2nXRgq_V/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Gloria Grahame and Jack Palance in 1952's Sudden Fear. A film noir classic. It’s all about the lighting. I did this in Clip Studio Paint. I'm exploring the way this software inks. It keeps surprising me with it's versatility. It made my workflow a lot faster. #clipstudio #digitalart #art #clipstudiopaint #drawing #illustration #suddenfear1952 #artist #digital #sketch #artwork #duoshade #digitaldrawing #draw #artistsoninstagram #wacom #digitalillustration #instaart #digitalpainting #manga #jackpalance #characterdesign #myart #doodle #comics #originalcharacter #illustrator #painting #gloriagrahame💎 #shawnvanbriesen (at West Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQOBwYoAQV7/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I wasn't born an actress, you know. Events made me one. -Jean Harlow #clipstudio #digitalart #art #clipstudiopaint #drawing #illustration #artist #digital #sketch #artwork #duoshade #digitaldrawing #draw #truth #artistsoninstagram #wacom #digitalillustration #instaart #digitalpainting #manga #harlow #characterdesign #myart #doodle #comics #originalcharacter #illustrator #painting #jeanharlow #shawnvanbriesen (at West Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQLj_vOAfXk/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Isn’t that always how it goes? You finally get some snuggle time together with your sweetie and a GD werewolf shows up to tell about his day. This is a page from Vampiress Carmilla No. 5. Art chores by your truly. The story is by Lou Mougin (and it’s a doozy.) On sale soon wherever fine comic periodicals are sold or order yours at www.thecreepsmagazine.com #comicart #comics #art #thecreepsmagazine #vampiresscarmilla #comicart #comics #art #werewolf #illustration #drawing #comicbooks #artist #comicartist #sketch #digitalart #artwork #comicbook #comicbookart #comicstrip #cartoon #artistsoninstagram #draw #sketchbook #shawnvanbriesen (at West Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQLin-6gu2K/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This came up in my FB memories. A year ago I completed my first finished piece Clip Studio Paint. My take on Curse of the Cat People. (Thank you Val Lewton!) I had purchased the software years ago and Covid gave me the time and inclination to learn it. (Go figure). Since learning the inking and toning abilities of Clip Studio Paint I’ve done 13 published books using the software. I’m working on one this week for Vampiress Carmilla No. 5. I skipped the usual pencil tightening stage and inked directly on the red pencil rough on this one. #clipstudio #digitalart #art #clipstudiopaint #drawing #illustration #vallewtonfilms #artist #digital #sketch #artwork #duoshade #digitaldrawing #draw #artistsoninstagram #comicart #digitalillustration #comicartist #digitalpainting #curseofthecatpeople #horrorart #characterdesign #myart #doodle #comics #catpeople #illustrator #painting #simonesimons #shawnvanbriesen (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQI8395AWh7/?utm_medium=tumblr

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On the drawing board: The inked and toned version of my All-Star Squadron commission featuring The Shining Knight and The Creature Commandos. Such a fun subject (and personal favorites of mine). This was based on the Howard Purcell and John Romita cover to Marvel Super Heroes presents No. 17 from November 1968. This 11 x 17 on Bristol board the blue tones were done Dr. Martin’s Dyes. It’s nice to stretch my “inking with a brush” muscles as most of my published work is digital these days. Today I’m onto my next assignment for issue No. 32 of The Creeps Magazine. See you in the funny pages… #comicart #comics #art #comic #illustration #drawing #comicbooks #artist #comicartist #sketch #grateful #artwork #comicbook #comicbookart #medusa #werewolves #dccomics #comicstrip #cartoon #artistsoninstagram #romita #draw #sketchbook #weirdwartales #creatureconmandos #allstarsquadron #instaart #commissions are open #shawnvanbriesen (at West Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQBNpWDgWq5/?utm_medium=tumblr

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On the drawing board: WIP of a brand new All-Star Squadron commission featuring The Shining Knight and The Creature Commandos. Such a fun subject (and personal favorites of mine). Diving into inking today and then onto my n txt assignment for issue No. 32 of The Creeps Magazine. Which is also a werewolf story 🤔 I am so grateful that this is my life. I get to do what I love for work and live in my favorite city. I’m full of gratitude for my life. #comicart #comics #art #comic #illustration #drawing #comicbooks #artist #comicartist #sketch #grateful #artwork #comicbook #comicbookart #medusa #werewolves #dccomics #comicstrip #cartoon #artistsoninstagram #fanart #draw #sketchbook #weirdwartales #creatureconmandos #allstarsquadron #instaart #commissionsareopen #shawnvanbriesen (at Brentwood) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP_Oha2gPpp/?utm_medium=tumblr

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What an amazing week! Fours years clean and sober. I just finished a storyboard gig for a commercial (first commercial since Covid started!), I’m currently working on a story for issue No. 32 of The Creeps and a commission. Feeling pretty good about life. Bonus points if you can guess the inspiration for the protagonist in depicted in this image... #lifeisgood #love #instagood #life #lifestyle #comicart #instadaily #nature #like #follow #comicbooks #lifeisbeautiful #happy #instamood #instapic #photography #instagram #bestoftheday #goodvibes #f #igers #tbt #nofilter #thecreepsmagazine #selfie #motivation #followme #horrorartiststag #horrorart #shawnvanbriesen (at West Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPswgRqgaL0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Fine. Onto plan 'B' then... “Almost anything you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it.” —Mohandas Gandhi #genius #love #planb #art #legend #artist #icon #timetravelingbears #smart #like #geniusgrant #superintelligentbears #instagram #startingover #knowledge #instagood #fantasy #inspiration #timetravel #shawnvanbriesen (at West Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPqRbcmg_BE/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I came across this on Ocean Ave. yesterday. The artist is Todd Goodman https://todd-goodman-art.myshopify.com/ I don’t know Todd but I liked the art displayed. Plus., you know, Batman surfing -amirite? Very talented and interesting subjects. #art #artist #love #photography #drawing #instagood #artwork #batmansurfing #batman #instagram #surfing #beautiful #follow #picoftheday #photo #bhfyp #style #nature #painting #artistsoninstagram #illustration #happy #design #me #cute #sketch #myself #smile (at Santa Monica Pier) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPdghuHgKDj/?utm_medium=tumblr

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One of my favorite things in this life is to come home and find the latest issue of The Creeps (No. 31) in my mailbox. The sad tale of The Low Down Saloon is brought to you by writer Lou Mougin and art by yours truly. Must’ve been some ‘bad whiskey’ indeed. On sale now where lever fine comic periodicals are sold or order yours at www.thecreepsmagazine.com #comicart #comics #art #comic #illustration #drawing #comicbooks #artist #comicartist #sketch #digitalart #artwork #comicbook #comicbookart #thecreepsmagazine #horrorart #horrocomics #comicstrip #cartoon #artistsoninstagram #lowdownsaloon #draw #sketchbook #webcomic #igcomicfamily #badwhiskey #instaart #anime #dc #shawnvanbriesen (at West Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPZIFCOgsjO/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Vworp Vworp! No. 4 (cover 2 of 3) was announced today. Happy to say I did a 1st Doctor story in this issue based on the TV Comics version of Hartnell. It was immensely fun to work on and it’s coming out in August. Pre-order beginning in July from www.vworpvworp.co.uk. #doctorwho #vworpvworp #tardis #drwho #whovian #davidtennant #thedoctor #petercapaldi #mattsmith #jodiewhittaker #doctorwhofandom #bbc #doctor #whovians #timelord #claraoswald #trods #tenthdoctor #tvcomics📺 #rosetyler #amypond #doctorwhoseries #jennacoleman #williamhartnell #christophereccleston #thirteenthdoctor #karengillan #firstdoctor #shawnvanbriesen (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPTEFeTgvpr/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Vworp Vworp! No. 4 was announced today. Happy to say I did a 1st Doctor story in this issue based on the TV Comics version of Hartnell. It was immensely fun to work on and it’s coming out in August. Pre-order beginning inJuly, from www.vworpvworp.co.uk. #doctorwho #vworpvworp #tardis #drwho #whovian #davidtennant #thedoctor #petercapaldi #mattsmith #jodiewhittaker #doctorwhofandom #bbc #doctor #whovians #timelord #claraoswald #trods #tenthdoctor #tvcomics📺 #rosetyler #amypond #doctorwhoseries #jennacoleman #hartnell #christophereccleston #thirteenthdoctor #karengillan #eleventhdoctor #shawnvanbriesen (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPRZ2TGgOVU/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The Jimmy Stewart postage stamp by artist Drew Struzan. Two of my favorite artists together. James Maitland "Jimmy" Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American actor. Known for his distinctive drawl and everyman screen persona, Stewart's film career spanned 80 films from 1935 to 1991. With the strong morality he portrayed both on and off the screen, he epitomized the "American ideal" in the twentieth century. Drew Struzan is an American artist, illustrator, and cover designer known for his more than 150 movie posters, which include The Shawshank Redemption, Blade Runner, Mallrats, as well as films in the Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, and Star Wars film series. #oldhollywood #jimmystewart #classichollywood #hollywood #oldhollywoodglamour #actress #goldenageofhollywood #vintagehollywood #cinema #classic #oldhollywoodstars #oldmovies #silverscreen #redo #movies #classicmovies #drewstruzan #legend #vintagestyle #usps #oldhollywoodglam #goldenage #film #actor #moviestar #glamour (at Marina del Rey, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPLxdfpAPYI/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I was in and won my first sailing race last night. Rest assured, that had little to nothing to do with me. So much fun though. Can’t wait to do it again. sailing #sailinglife #sail #sea #yacht #boat #sailboat #yachting #travel #boatlife #ocean #sailor #yachtlife #boating #sunset #summer #sailingboat #boats #sailingphotography #nature #sailingyacht #instasailing #adventure #yachts #catamaran #photography #beach #ship #sailinginstagram (at Marina del Rey, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO5zz7rgJkF/?igshid=et0y5k993lqd

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The practice of cow tipping is generally considered an urban legend, and stories of such feats viewed as tall tales. #honesty #love #truth #trust #integrity #life #loyalty #cowtipping #peace #respect #motivation #loveyourself #selflove #happiness #kindness #believe #relationships #cow #honest #mentalhealth #tipping (at West Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/COxVouUgCgz/?igshid=ubn25v7a0fq9