The whole “drawing drag queens for months on end” thing?

Yeah, it’s been pretty cool.

Also, the reunion thing was nice–I dug seeing Ru perform in a live setting. She had a bit more verve and sparkle than usual, and it was delightful to watch her play off the audience.

And it was rewarding to see Phi Phi called out for her shenanigans, without any redemptive closure like we’ve seen in the past (remember how gracious Tyra was in her reunion episode?)

Willam looked real good this week, though I don’t think she got kicked off just for conjugal visits with the hubby. What do you think?

Oh, and yeah, Latrice is just the best.

And so! Sharon won! I love you, Sharon, though couldn’t you have shared that crown with Chad? Because he was looking as luminous as ever.

To the right, you’ll see a glimpse of Sharon on the cover of 40 Queens, a forthcoming collection of my 40 best pieces of Drag Race art from the fourth season! It’s now available to preorder for $6, or combine it with my collection from the third season, 30 Queens, for just $10!

And below, check out the full portrait of the reigning champion: the spooky! the beautiful! SHARON NEEDLES!

As ever, my prints of Sharon, Chad, and Latrice are available at my online print shop for just $5!

It’s seriously been such a delight to illustrate the Drag Race for another season! Thanks for sharing in the weekly delights of each episode, and thanks for your support! You’re such fierce queens, all of you!

Look! I drew Phi Phi! I thought she did well in the lip sync–could she win? Could she??

Chad was pretty amazing, as well. And a good name, too.

And yeah, this picture pretty much sums up how I feel this late at night, after working the day job and drawing some queens.

But it’s not quite over, yet, folks! I might have to draw the winner next week!

Until then, check out which Drag Race prints I’ve got for sale!

It’s Sharon from Rupaul’s Drag Race! Scroll down to see the full version, or click here to buy this and my other Drag Race prints!

Who could choose  between these three queens, amirite?

In honor of this week’s recap, I wanted to revisit some outfits from earlier in the season that I missed before.

Lots of Drag Race fans suggested some of the queens’ apocalyptic looks, and I love me some sci-fi realness, so I was happy to oblige. Here’s Chad Michaels behind his heavenly veil:

And then there is, of course, Sharon’s unforgettably winning look from that first episode…

All season, I’ve had fans clamoring for more pieces of Willam (who wouldn’t want a piece of Willam?), and I knew that this lacy little number would be a pleasure to draw.

Besides Willam, I’ve also gotten a lot of requests for more portraits of Phi Phi. And I’ll admit that watching this week’s clip show reminded me how many truly lovely looks Phi Phi has brought down the runway.

But did I draw any of those?

No, of course not!

(But seriously, Phi Phi, you’re gorgeous!)

As always, my prints of Chad Michaels, Sharon Needles, and Latrice Royale are available for sale right here!

The crazy collection of my webcomic MANTA-MAN is finally available! It features the entire series so far –what a wet n’ wild ride!

Head over to my store to get it for just $12!

Last week, we saw the Pit Crew bring in piles of teddy bears, and this time they arrive with adorable dogs? I’m not typically a canine person, but with that kind of introduction, how could I resist? Yeesh.

Like so many of the challenges this season, I was skeptical of this episode’s dog theme, but it proved to be a lot of fun. Of course Phi Phi was going to get the biggest, frumpiest dog, and of course she was going to bitch about it. And although I’m rarely impressed by Phi Phi’s runway apparel, I do think she made the best of her bloodhound motif.

The challenges involving multiple costumes are always fun–I thought Chad Michaels looked more stunning than ever in his first two outfits. And Sharon continues to show her endless variety and humor. And fuck yeah, her poodle costume was kickass.

But boy, her drama with Phi Phi really took over the rest of the episode. During Untucked, Rupaul repeatedly tried to interrupt their shouting match, but she eventually gave up. (And poor Dita Von Teese!)

Do I think Phi Phi is a terrible person? No. But within the crazy pressure cooker of this competition, she has certainly proven to be a stubborn, combative, short-sighted contestant. She seems to have this highly defensive attitude where she’ll relentlessly attack others whenever she feels threatened, but she never dares to question her own assumptions and actions. Arguing with that kind of person is infuriating, since they’re so puffed up with their own self-righteousness that there’s just no reasoning with them.

Doesn’t she realize that her rabid, frenzied outbursts would make her the clear “villain” of the season? I guess Phi Phi has some fans, so good for her. And it’s gotten her into the final three.

Honestly, I was rooting for her at the beginning–I think she’s cute as hell, and maybe outside of the show she’s a much cooler person.

During Untucked, Chad really blew me out of the water with his graciousness and candor toward Phi Phi and Sharon, trying to settle both of them down with such classics as, “Edit yourself, bitch.”

Latrice knocked me out, too, by trying to mend fences with the girls even as she grappled with the possibility of being sent home.

Goddamn, do I love that girl.

I adore both Latrice and Chad, so it was brutal watching them face off against each other, but I thought they both did really well. And honestly, up to the last second, I really thought that Ru would keep them both in the game. I thought, “Surely she can come up with some twist to keep these two fierce bitches on the damn show!”

It was with a very heavy heart that I watched Latrice leave the Drag Race, but she left at the top of her game, and with a whole lot of love from a whole lot of new fans.

Don’t forget to click on the images to see larger versions, and check out the rest of this season’s Drag Race art! This week’s illustrations are already available as prints right here!

Sharon Needles with Callie! Scroll down the page for the rest of this week’s Drag Race art, or click here to see all of this season’s queens! This and many more illustrations are available at my Online Store!

Okay, so, despite how fun it was seeing the “final four” stage their mock protest, I was delighted to see Ms. Kenya Michaels again. As soon as she shimmied into the workroom, things got a liiiiittle bit more exciting, right?

As Kenya put it, “I’m back in the bell-ding!”

Yeah, I know–you love it.

I was curious how Kenya’s return would shake things up in the workroom, but there was surprisingly little time spent on that–but, like, what about the queens’ responses to Kenya’s letter in Untucked? And, and, what devious schemes will Phi Phi and Kenya concoct to stir up some shit?

Cool it, girls, we’ve gotta dress some teddy bears.

This week’s mini-challenge was mostly unremarkable, except for the sight of gorgeous Pit Crew member Shawn Morales carrying in a boatload of teddy bears. That I will remark upon. Or rather, draw:

I know. Okay. So many distractions. Geez. (Pull it together, Chad!)

The episode’s D.I.L.F. challenge was pretty great, despite/because of the innumerable and outrageous awkward interactions between Queens and Dads.

It was immediately obvious that Kenya picked the wrong stud–clearly the cutest one, and also the one who most clearly just wanted to go hide in a corner. Chad’s D.I.L.F was sweet and involved, which was especially poignant, because the guy looked like someone I’d avoid in a gas station while driving home to rural Wisconsin.

I guess Chad just brings out the best in people–his heartfelt defense of the right to marry his boyfriend nearly got me choked up, and it was encouraging to see such honest dialogue between the contestants.

And it was also pretty great to see Chad stand up for himself so fiercely when Sharon’s partner Mike got in her face. Mike is a bizarre breed of man: impenetrable and inscrutable, seemingly stoic and stern. But then constantly cracking jokes, and weirding out even Sharon Needles, the Queen of Freaks! All this is to say that, coming from a family of stone-faced Midwestern men, I can understand where Mike was coming from throughout the episode, though I’m glad he apologized and tried to explain his attitude.

Straight guys be crazy, right?

Anyway, it was fun seeing the queens come up with their matching outfits–I especially loved Sharon and “Robin’s” eyepatches and monochrome palette. And yes, Phi Phi totally deserved the win–she and her partner brought a great, fun energy, a playful sense of style, and her genuinely moving moment onstage sealed the deal.

But man, I felt bad for Latrice, stuck doing a second consecutive lip sync! But come on, as soon as the song started, it was clear that this was the best thing that could have happened for her–Aretha Franklin? Really? Bring it.

Latrice served up another intense, heartfelt performance, and it was glorious.

As always, be sure to check out my print shop where I’m selling all my portraits of Sharon, Chad, and Latrice! And see the rest of my Drag Race work right here!

Another week, another lip sync by Latrice Royale? Come on, girl, now you’re just showing off!

Scroll down for the rest of this week’s Drag Race art, or click here!