Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
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.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
No Class till July 9th
As I mentioned at our last class meeting, I'll be out of town until the 4th. So the next time I'll see you will be Saturday July 9th.
Jack, Judy - your homework will be the same - drawing the same faces on spheres pointing in different directions.
Karla - your homework is the same - to draw boxes and cylinders and divide them in half and then half again. Remember to keep each line parallel. Look at each attempt in the mirror. And for every mistake, set up a horizon line and vanishing point.
I want to see lots of drawings when I come back :)
Jack, Judy - your homework will be the same - drawing the same faces on spheres pointing in different directions.
Karla - your homework is the same - to draw boxes and cylinders and divide them in half and then half again. Remember to keep each line parallel. Look at each attempt in the mirror. And for every mistake, set up a horizon line and vanishing point.
I want to see lots of drawings when I come back :)
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
My first IndieGogo Campaign
I'm trying to raise money to buy a foreign animated movie for US Distribution.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
La Femme Autre
An artist whom I admire had an idea to do drawings centered around the theme "breaking up" and was inspired by Collier's Magazine illustrations from the 1960s.
His work inspired me to do one as well.
His work inspired me to do one as well.
Monday, April 25, 2011
No Class Saturday April 30th
No class on the 30th of April.
I'll be taking a class from a renowned animation teacher to improve my own skills.
I'll see you May 7th (the following week).
Best,
Rajesh
I'll be taking a class from a renowned animation teacher to improve my own skills.
I'll see you May 7th (the following week).
Best,
Rajesh
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
How I Animate
Below is a breakdown of how I use layers to animate in Flash. It's helpful to animate this way when I have some parts that stay still while others move.
1. The Final Clean up Animation (which has yet to be colored)
2. The Body Layer which is held for a long time.
3. The Arm and Boob Layer which moves unlike the body layer below.
4. The Head Layer, which moves, but not as much as the arms and slightly more than the body.
5. The Mouth Layer, for lip sync and so I don't have to redraw the held (still) parts of the rest of the head.
Hope it was educational!
1. The Final Clean up Animation (which has yet to be colored)
2. The Body Layer which is held for a long time.
3. The Arm and Boob Layer which moves unlike the body layer below.
4. The Head Layer, which moves, but not as much as the arms and slightly more than the body.
5. The Mouth Layer, for lip sync and so I don't have to redraw the held (still) parts of the rest of the head.
Hope it was educational!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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