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Going Global: Chuck Todd illustrations for Global Press Journal

Since 2016 I have had the pleasure of creating illustrations for Global Press Journal, and in recent months I’ve been creating illustrations for GPJ Passport Podcasts on a variety of topics. It has been a joy working with the talented folks at GPJ including Cristi Hegranes (CEO and Founder), Krista Kapralos (Enterprise Editor) and on the podcasts with Kyana Moghadam (Engagement Producer and Podcast Host).

The artwork:

Spirit Healer and Truth (Memory and Truth)

“Memory and Truth” artwork by Chuck Todd for Global Press Journal Passport Podcast

Spirit Healer and Truth (Memory and Truth)

Detail of “Memory and Truth” artwork by Chuck Todd for Global Press Journal Passport Podcast

Image Pereception

“Image Perception” artwork by Chuck Todd for Global Press Journal Passport Podcast

GPJ Translation

“Translation” artwork by Chuck Todd for Global Press Journal Passport Podcast

Desperate Journeys

“Desperate Journeys” artwork by Chuck Todd for Global Press Journal

GPJ Food

“Food for Thought” artwork by Chuck Todd for Global Press Journal Passport Podcast

News Transparency

“Transparency in the News” artwork by Chuck Todd for Global Press Journal Passport Podcast

 

For great journalism stories from around the world go to https://globalpressjournal.com/
and check out the Passport extra podcast content at: https://globalpressjournal.com/passport-podcasts/
More of my artwork can be seen at http://www.chucktodd.net

August 3, 2017 | Categories: animal, Chuck's illustrations, Comic Art, drawing, Global Press Journal, illustration, Political Art, Politics, psychology, Science Fiction / Fantasy, Visual Journalism, watercolor | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A goodbye to James Gandolfini and Tony Soprano

James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano in boxing gear. Illustration by Chuck Todd

Detail of James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano. Illustration by Chuck Todd

The funeral for actor James Gandolfini was held today in New York City. Gandolfini died last week of a heart attack in Italy at the age of 51. Gandolfini brought the character of mobster Tony Soprano to life in HBO’s “The Sopranos.” He breathed into the character complexity, vulnerability and a violent power seething under the surface. So sad to lose such a great actor in the prime of his life.

As friends and family of the actor gathered to celebrate Gandolfini’s life I thought I would share this illustration I did of Tony Soprano for the Contra Costa Times when “The Soprano’s” ruled.

Pencil and watercolor illustration of Tony Soprano (James Gandolini) for The Contra Costa Times

Pencil and watercolor illustration of Tony Soprano (James Gandolini) in boxing gear for The Contra Costa Times

Battle for the Emmy's A&E cover for the Contra Costa Times. Illustrations by Chuck Todd. background and design by Dave Johnson. Art direction by MaryAnne Talbott.

Battle for the Emmy’s A&E cover for the Contra Costa Times. Illustrations by Chuck Todd. background and design by Dave Johnson. Art direction by MaryAnne Talbott.

The A&E cover for the Contra Costa Times featured boxing poster take on “THE BATTLE FOR THE EMMYS” with James Gandolfini and Martin Sheen portrayed as boxers as “The Sopranos” and “The West Wing” fought for Emmy Awards supremacy. I created the characters of Tony Soprano and President Bartlet in pencil and watercolor adding in boxing gloves, shorts and some details that matched each character. Fellow artist Dave Johnson did the design, background photographer and combine them in photoshop…art direction by MaryAnne Talbott.

RIP James Gandolfini.

June 27, 2013 | Categories: Chuck's illustrations, Comic Art, Science Fiction / Fantasy, Social Media, Uncategorized, Visual Journalism | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment