Mark Stuart of Audio Adrenaline

For years I’d attempted to draw a portrait of Mark Stuart from Audio Adrenaline but had always failed miserably. In January of 2000, I decided to try again. I was hoping to see them live the following month and give him a personal copy. After my first attempt failed, I tried this particular picture from the CD jacket of their 1999 album “Underdog.” Thankfully, it turned out. I was able to give him a copy of the drawing backstage after a show on February 17th, 2000 in Philadelphia, PA. To my enjoyment, he really liked it and I’ll never forget it. Audio A will most likely remain my all-time favorite band. And, incidentally, is the only band I’ve ever drawn all the members of!

Ben Cissell of Audio Adrenaline

Ben Cissell is the 3rd of the 4 Audio Adrenaline portraits in this “series.” The source photo is from the 1999 “Underdog” album photo shoot. I love this pic of Ben.

Will McGinniss of Audio Adrenaline

Bassist Will McGinniss is the 2nd of the 4 Audio Adrenaline portraits in this “series.” The first since my meeting the band again (and pledging to do this series) in February, 2000.

Tyler Burkum of Audio Adrenaline

For years I’ve attempted to draw a portrait of Mark Stuart from Audio Adrenaline but had always failed miserably. In January of 2000, I decided to try again. I was hoping to see them live the following month and give him a personal copy. I was able accomplish this goal and gave him a copy of the drawing backstage after a show on February 17th, 2000 in Philadelphia, PA. He really liked it and so did the rest of the guys, so I told them I’d work on drawing all of them eventually. Guitarist Tyler Burkum was intended to be the 5th of the 5 portraits in this “series,” but with Bob’s departure from the band, it kind of shortened things. This picture was one of the only portraits I drew in 2001. It was completed in the end of June. A copy of this drawing was presented to Tyler at Creation 2001.