During lockdown 2020 I had the pleasure of watching The Sopranos in full, for the first time. There’s many inspiring moments but this frame below caught my attention and I ended up drawing it. When the line work was ready I thought I’d use the piece as a development of an earlier Sopranos piece (below the tv screen snap) I had drawn a few years earlier of Tony in an Italian football jersey.
I had drawn this piece below a few weeks previously and was never happy with the expression as it’s so rare to see the full grin like this. The new reference photo had enough of shadow to suggest a more brooding personality.
Here’s the process in 3 quick steps; line, colour & lighting.
Once I had Tony drawn I had some fun drawing Paulie and Chris wearing equivalent Italian football gear.
Here’s Tony watching the Irish team beat Italy at Giants Stadium in World Cup 1994.
