Monday's Perspective Scribbles #1

The New Schedule

Well, with the start of a new schedule due to my classes, I thought it would be fun to have a new schedule to my sketches too. So, without any further ado, my new weekly schedule!!

Monday - Perspective scribbles and layouts
Tuesday - Animal studies
Wednesday - Weekly Challenge (Over at Ben C's Action! Cartooning Forum)
Thursday - Thousands of Hands
Friday - Character Design/Faces

Now, on Friday's, I would like your help. That's right. If any of you have ideas or suggestions for characters (preferrably from books) you would like to see me try my hand at, just send me a note in the comments section. I have a pretty busy schedule and I'll try my hardest to upload my day's sketches the night of but no promises...:) Thanks for stopping by and always feel free to leave me any comments!

Sharpie Fun!!

Pyrates!

I found this animation today and it's my newest most favorite thing in the world. Check it out, yo!


http://www.pyrats.net/watch-movie.html

Change Is A Comin'!

I just finished with my finals and I'm gonna be taking a couple summer classes too. My schedule is changing and it's going to take me a little while to get used to things. So, I'm going to take the week off of posting and when I come back next week I'm going to start a new sketching schedule. More of that to come later but for now here's a dino picture I did last week. Enjoy!!

Are You Prepared To Meet Your Maker?

Friday's Fun Sketch #6

Thousand Hand Thursday #6

I still have yet to reach my goal of a drawing 100 hands in a day. In fact, I have yet to get just 100 done, good or bad. I got 55 done today. The good news is I'm slowly starting to color more and more. My goal isn't too far out of reach...

Wednesday's Perspective Scribbles #6

Not much I know, but I've been busy with work and finals. I'll hopefully have a bucket load next week.

Toon Tuesday #6: David Colman

My older brother works at Cartoon Network on a show called "Class of 3000" and the lead Character Designer of the show is David Colman. I stumbled across his blog and had contacted him about buying his sketchbook before I found out it was the same David my brother worked with! It really is a small world! Anyway, he was gracious enough to sign a sketchbook and send it home with my brother after I paid for it....he wasn't that gracious :) and I'm here to tell you this cat is talented! Here's a few images from his blog but I suggest you head over there and look at all of 'em for yourself! And, if you can afford it, buy a sketchbook or two! The one I got was a preliminary version and was only $5 but was more then worth it!! All these images were drawn by Mr. Colman and the colored raccoon picture was cleaned up by my brother.

http://davidcolman.blogspot.com

Masterpiece Monday #6: Unknown

I don't know who did this but I love it! I love how the man contrasts his background. I think it not only draws your eye to him, but really sets the attitude of the picture. I know that setting up your main image in the center of the picture is considered bad draftsmanship but there are times and paintings that breaking the rule produces a great image. I think this is one time.

Last Week's Stuff #3

Lastly, my hand sketches and a few more perspective practices. Thanks for being patient and hope you enjoy!

Last Week's Stuff #2

Some face scribbles and layouts and sketches of mermaids and mer-armies.

Last Week's Stuff #1

Some scribbles of some gangsters and stuff.

Hold On!!

I'm sorry I haven't posted my sketches for a week now. I have them all I just haven't found the time to scan them in. Here's a picture I did for a challenge at the Dare Detectives Forum to tide you over until I scan them in. Enjoy!!

My Wife Gave Me Great News Last Night!!

Masterpiece Monday #5: Van Gogh

Some Saturday Sketches #2

I've been having tons of fun drawing these layout and bg pictures now that I have a better grasp on the concept. I'm probably going to be doing a lot more of these this week or at least try to take a few of 'em to the next level. Enjoy!!

Friday's Fun Sketches #4

It really is funny to see just how random my sketches get on just one sheet of paper.

Thousand Hand Thursday #4

Add 20 more to the count.

Wednesday's Perspective Scribbles #4

Today was an excellent day! It was one where my brain had an epiphany and for a second or two I actually understood what I was studying! For some reason my brain opened up and I understood how to layout sketches and keep everyone and everything in perspective. I was happy with myself. I'm not going to post all the sketches I did yesterday but here are my three favorites out of all I did. Enjoy!!

Toon Tuesday #4: Model Sheets

I felt lazy today and didn't want to write much. So, enjoy a couple of model sheets from Super Friends.

Masterpiece Monday #4: Joaquin Sorolla

A year or two ago in my college Spanish class, we had an assignment to research a famous Spanish painter. I wanted to do one that wasn't known to everyone and spent a good time on the internet trying to find someone I liked and wasn't well known. Well, I think Joaquín Sorolla has got to be well known in the art community but it was the first time I'd seen his work. It was love at first sight. His use of colors is enchanting. He had the ability to use colors that anyone would think would clash but come together in a harmonious way. He, also, has the best paintings of beaches and sunlight I've seen painted and have yet to find his equal in that sense. I read an article once that described his work as not impressionism but luminism - literally, the painting of light. His earlier works (seen at the bottom) were usually depressing and had social or political statements. I'm glad he turned his back on those and painted his joyous and vibrant beach scenes where we see so much life, light, and fun!

Saturday Inspiration

Mark Kennedy has an amazing blog where he shares his knowledge about art and storyboarding. The address is: http://sevencamels.blogspot.com/ He, to me, is a great teacher because his messages are short, to the point, and easily understood. All his posts are either educational or inspirational. The one I'd like you to read is this one: http://sevencamels.blogspot.com/2006/05/words-of-encouragement.html

Enjoy!

Friday's Fun Sketch #3

I didn't have much free time to sketch today but I still got in some Sharpie sketches. Enjoy!!

Thousand Hand Thursday #3

Thursdays are my favorite day of the week now! I absolutlely love drawing these hands (even if they don't always come out looking too good). Again, I colored the ones I liked. There weren't two many good ones in the second batch. I was trying to do them realistic and without reference. I didn't do too well because I didn't use construction lines like I should have. Naughty me!!