Sketches, just for fun!

Been pretty busy lately and haven't been posting regularly on my blog. So I thought I would quickly post some of my warm up sketches I draw before my workday starts.
These are just for fun :)

Diana Leto Sketchbook: THE APARTMENT with Shirley MacLaine and Jack Lemmon & BOARDWALK EMPIRE's Kelly MacDonald as Margaret Schroeder

Recently watched the movie THE APARTMENT and was charmed by it's story and style. I did this sketch and india ink washed inspired by the amazing performances from Shirley MacLaine and Jack Lemmon. I love seeing people with such character in films! 

 Also, Just started watching Boardwalk Empire and did a quick sketch of Margaret Schroeder here. Kelly MacDonald has such a wonderful look to her and she's a brilliant actress. 
Enjoy all!

A few more concept sketches of Mary Shelley, still thinking over her look and feel.
Here I went for a more mischievous, inquisitive look – that personally reminds me of Mary's writing.

While, here I went for a more grown up feel and definitely, more the actual likeness of Mary.

Character studies for Martin Powell's "Once Upon a Halloween"

Character studies for Martin Powell's "Once Upon a Halloween", a back-up story to be featured in his upcoming HALLOWEEN LEGION graphic novel. It's an autobiographical tale of his first experience with Trick 'R Treat when he was six years old, which indirectly inspired the creation of THE HALLOWEEN LEGION itself many years later.

Here, I am playing around with textures and personalities in hopes of creating something as fantastic as the story itself!


The Halloween Legion ™ Martin Powell. Artwork © Diana Leto