Travis Simpkins' Drawing Board

Worcester Art Museum Sketch: Ancient Roman "Portrait of the Emperor Nero" (A.D. 64-68)

2013-05-24T00:00:00.000-04:00

"The Emperor Nero" (A.D. 64-68). by Travis Simpkins

Sketch of an Ancient Roman

"Portrait of the Emperor Nero".

Marble.

A.D. 64-68.

Collection of the Worcester Art Museum.

CLOSE UP: David Buskin

2013-05-23T00:00:00.000-04:00

David Buskin, 2013. by Travis Simpkins

"You say my smile is like a summer day. But what if tears begin to fall? If things get bad, will you be on your way? Will you be here when I need you most of all?" -David Buskin

David Buskin-

"When I Need You Most Of All" (1972)

Buskin & Batteau, 2013. by Travis Simpkins

For more info, visit: http://buskinandbatteau.com

Worcester Art Museum Sketch: "Cleopatra" (17th Century)

2013-05-21T12:08:00.000-04:00

"Cleopatra"- Italian (17th Century), 2013. by Travis Simpkins

Sketch of
"Cleopatra"

Italian, Venetian (?)- 17th Century.
Marble.

Collection of the Worcester Art Museum.

CLOSE UP: Drew Barrymore

2013-05-21T00:00:00.001-04:00

Drew Barrymore, 2013. by Travis Simpkins

*Purchase this portrait of Drew Barrymore HERE*

Drew Barrymore- "Inside the Actors Studio"

Worcester Art Museum Sketch: Ancient Indian "Goddess" (6th Century A.D.)

2013-05-20T00:00:00.000-04:00

Indian "Goddess" (6th Century A.D.). by Travis Simpkins

Sketch of an Indian “Goddess”.

Red Sandstone.

North India, Uttar Pradesh.

(6th Century A.D.).

Collection of the Worcester Art Museum.

CLOSE UP: Uma Thurman

2013-05-19T00:00:00.000-04:00

Uma Thurman, 2013. by Travis Simpkins

*Purchase this portrait of Uma Thurman HERE*

Uma Thurman

CLOSE UP: Angelina Jolie

2013-05-18T00:00:00.000-04:00

Angelina Jolie, 2013. by Travis Simpkins

*Purchase this portrait of Angelina Jolie HERE*

Angelina Jolie- "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider"

Worcester Art Museum Sketch: Chinese "Warrior"- Tang Dynasty (7th Century)

2013-05-17T00:00:00.002-04:00

"Warrior"- Tang dynasty (7th Century), 2013. by Travis Simpkins

Sketch of a Chinese "Warrior".
Tang dynasty, 7th Century.

Terra cotta mortuary figure.

Collection of the Worcester Art Museum.

CLOSE UP: Psy

2013-05-16T00:00:00.000-04:00

Psy, 2013. by Travis Simpkins

*Purchase this portrait of "Psy" HERE*

Psy- "Gangnam Style"

Worcester Art Museum Sketch: "Virgin and Child" French, late 14th Century

2013-05-15T00:00:00.001-04:00

"Virgin and Child" (14th Century). by Travis Simpkins

Sketch of the

"Virgin and Child"

Limestone.

French, late 14th Century.

Collection of the Worcester Art Museum.

CLOSE UP: Natalie Portman

2013-05-14T00:00:00.000-04:00

Natalie Portman, 2013. by Travis Simpkins

*Purchase this portrait of Natalie Portman HERE*

Natalie Portman

Worcester Art Museum Sketch: "SARDULA" Central India (10th-11th Century A.D.)

2013-05-13T00:00:00.000-04:00

"SARDULA" (10th-11th Century). by Travis Simpkins

Sketch of a "SARDULA"

Sandstone. From Khajaraho Temple Complex.

Madhya Pradesh. Central India.

10th-11th Century A.D.

Collection of the Worcester Art Museum.

CLOSE UP: Scarlett Johansson

2013-05-12T00:00:00.000-04:00

Scarlett Johansson, 2013. by Travis Simpkins

*Purchase this portrait of Scarlett Johansson HERE*

Scarlett Johansson

CLOSE UP: Ashley Judd

2013-05-11T00:00:00.000-04:00

Ashley Judd, 2013. by Travis Simpkins

*Purchase this portrait of Ashley Judd HERE*

Ashley Judd

Worcester Art Museum Sketch: Ancient Egyptian "Head of Mentuhotep III" (2010-1998 B.C.)

2013-05-10T00:00:00.000-04:00

"Mentuhotep III" (2010-1998 B.C.). by Travis Simpkins

Sketch of an Ancient Egyptian

"Head of Mentuhotep III"

Egyptian, 11th Dynasty (2010-1998 B.C.).

Sandstone.

Collection of the Worcester Art Museum.

CLOSE UP: Miley Cyrus

2013-05-09T00:00:00.002-04:00

Miley Cyrus, 2013. by Travis Simpkins

*Purchase this portrait of Miley Cyrus HERE*

Miley Cyrus- "Jolene"

Worcester Art Museum Sketch: Portrait of "Claudine Houdon" by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1791)

2013-05-08T00:00:00.000-04:00

"Claudine Houdon" by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1791), 2013. by Travis Simpkins

Conte Sketch of
"Claudine Houdon", about 1791.

by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828).

Collection of the Worcester Art Museum.

Happy Birthday, Janet Tremblay!

2013-05-07T00:00:00.000-04:00

Janet Tremblay, 2013. by Travis Simpkins

Janet Tremblay- "Animation Reel"

Janet Tremblay and Travis Simpkins

For more info, visit: http://janettremblay.com

Worcester Art Museum Sketch: Goddess of the Hunt, "Diana" (1858)

2013-05-06T00:00:00.000-04:00

The Goddess "Diana" (1858). by Travis Simpkins

Sketch of the Goddess of the Hunt,

"Diana" (1858). Marble.

by Giovanni Benzoni. Italian, (1809-1873).

Collection of the Worcester Art Museum.

CLOSE UP: Keira Knightley

2013-05-05T00:00:00.000-04:00

Keira Knightley, 2013. by Travis Simpkins

*Purchase this portrait of Keira Knightley HERE*

Keira Knightley

CLOSE UP: Britney Spears

2013-05-04T00:00:00.000-04:00

Britney Spears, 2013. by Travis Simpkins

*Purchase this portrait of Britney Spears HERE*

Britney Spears- "...Baby One More Time"

(circa 1998)

CLOSE UP: Charlize Theron

2013-05-03T00:00:00.002-04:00

Charlize Theron, 2013. by Travis Simpkins

*Purchase this portrait of Charlize Theron HERE*

Charlize Theron

Worcester Art Museum Sketch: Ancient Greek "Colossal Female Head" (510-480 B.C.)

2013-05-02T00:00:00.001-04:00

"Colossal Female Head" (510-480 B.C.), 2013. by Travis Simpkins

Sketch of an Ancient Greek "Colossal Female Head"

(possibly Aphrodite?). Limestone.

Cyprus, about 510-480 B.C.

Collection of the Worcester Art Museum.

CLOSE UP: Gwyneth Paltrow

2013-05-01T00:00:00.001-04:00

Gwyneth Paltrow, 2013. by Travis Simpkins

*Purchase this portrait of Gwyneth Paltrow HERE*

Gwyneth Paltrow

Currently Accepting Portrait Commissions...

2013-04-30T00:00:00.000-04:00

If you are interested in commissioning me to do a portrait, email me a message with a general idea of what you'd like to have done (with reference photos attached*).

email info and photos to:

travisliam@aol.com

I will be able to estimate a price based on the information and photos you provide.

(simple subjects are very affordable, with portraits starting as low as $60. Prices are based on a fixed hourly rate).

* it is integral that the photos be clear, with decent lighting

My Niece (Maria Simpkins), 2013. by Travis Simpkins

My Nephews, 2012. by Travis Simpkins

Justin Townes Earle, 2013. by Travis Simpkins

Janet Tremblay, 2013. by Travis Simpkins

Katie Melua, 2012. by Travis Simpkins

Roger Salloom, 2013. by Travis Simpkins

Quiet Desperation #6, 2012. by Travis Simpkins

Praise for Travis Simpkins' work:

* "In many ways it's more me than photographs generally are. You are very gifted, and I am honored to have been your subject." -Ron Hansen (author of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Mariette in Ecstasy, A Wild Surge of Guilty Passion and Atticus)

* "I love your work. Your portraits of others are all so human. I revere the humanness in all of us. I try to foster it in others as well." -Roger Salloom (singer/songwriter)