Some men see things as they are and say why? I dream things that never were and say why not? - Robert F. Kennedy
Original 12" X 12" sketch can be purchased here for $100USD.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Day of Affirmation
Some men see things as they are and say why? I dream things that never were and say why not? - Robert F. Kennedy
Original 12" X 12" sketch can be purchased here for $100USD.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Tip # 12,450: Silhouettes
I did these concept sketches for a client so his designer had something to work from. They didn't need to be detailed, just give an idea of where everything lies.
It's the first time I've ever been scared to draw something because complicated city scenes aren't my specialty. But there is no trial like trial by fire and getting paid to learn is my favorite way to learn.
After struggling with delicately crafted buildings and shapes that looked like something kids do* when drawing cityscapes, I decided it was time to be bold and started working in Photoshop with a thick brush.
I focused on creating appealing silhouettes while still being mindful of perspective. I lowered the horizon to give the impression of being on the ground and looking up and then let my imagination go wild in creating the various signs and buildings because the focus wasn't any one particular building or sign but the idea of a city of signs. I thought in appealing divisions of black and white space as opposed to trying to conceive of individual buildings.
I no longer fear drawing cityscapes.
*I actually like that drawing, but it's an example of what wouldn't work for this assignment.
It's the first time I've ever been scared to draw something because complicated city scenes aren't my specialty. But there is no trial like trial by fire and getting paid to learn is my favorite way to learn.
After struggling with delicately crafted buildings and shapes that looked like something kids do* when drawing cityscapes, I decided it was time to be bold and started working in Photoshop with a thick brush.
I focused on creating appealing silhouettes while still being mindful of perspective. I lowered the horizon to give the impression of being on the ground and looking up and then let my imagination go wild in creating the various signs and buildings because the focus wasn't any one particular building or sign but the idea of a city of signs. I thought in appealing divisions of black and white space as opposed to trying to conceive of individual buildings.
I no longer fear drawing cityscapes.
*I actually like that drawing, but it's an example of what wouldn't work for this assignment.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
FIGS
A few weeks ago, I was asked to do some illustrations for a new tie company. The client loved what I did, I got to have a lot of fun with these, the customer got awesome ties, and the company also donated a uniform to school children for every tie bought, so everyone ended up winning. Except for Eeyore. Eeyore never wins.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
On Likeness
I've been having trouble capturing likenesses lately, and the best tip I've heard so far is that likeness doesn't exist in the lines or shapes, but in the planes. That is, to capture a person's likeness, it's imperative to understand what they look like from all angles and then emphasize those 3-dimensional features that are unique to that person.
Original 8.5" X 11" sketch can be purchased here for $100USD.
Original 8.5" X 11" sketch can be purchased here for $100USD.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Why are you hitting yourself?
I occasionally loop bits of animation I've done to see if it plays smoothly. Out of context, the results can be hilarious.
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