Sketch Card Chronicles No. 1: Marvelous Marvin Hagler!

Marvelous Marvin Hagler, 2.5" X 3.5", Micron pen and Copic Marker on Bristol Board sketch card. Art by Coyote Duran

Having not posted here at CoyoteDuran.com in almost a year, I thought it might be a good idea to shake up my personal status quo and create some new vehicles that I can post more frequently (as larger pieces and commissions typically take longer to conceive and finish). So last month, I figured I would try my paw at something many artists already crank out: The sketch card.

Now most sketch cards I've seen used are made from Bristol Board and measure about 2.5" X 3.5", the standard size for a trading card. However instead of buying a pack of cards, which retail for around $2.00 to $3.00 for a pack of 20, I figured I would just take the time to cut my own and save some dough. (I'm sure Strathmore Art was none too happy to hear that but I'm an artist on a budget, dammit! Plus I buy their brand of Bristol Board and cold press watercolor paper in the first place.)

So in the spirit and tradition of "Sketchbook Chronicles," I give you the inaugural offering of "Sketch Card Chronicles," my favorite middleweight of all-time, Marvelous Marvin Hagler (Micron pen and Copic Marker on a 2.5" X 3.5" Bristol Board sketch card).

And yes, I realize I've already posted these on my Instagram account but in those photos, you're seeing perspective, regarding size and in comparison to my black-clawed paw. Here I've posted a close-up without glare from the LED lamp on my drafting table.

I really hope you dig these because, effective immediately, I'll start posting these every time I complete one. On Instagram, you'll be able to experience the perspective and here, you'll be able to scope out the close-up product, warts and all. Stay tuned!



Questions? Comments? Complaints? Commissions? Hit me up at coyote@coyoteduran.com. You can also follow me at twitter.com/CoyoteDuran, instagram.com/coyoteduran and facebook.com/CDCreationNation.