Wednesday night sketch group. A long pose, but I chose a series of shorter drawings. I don't have the command or the eye to yet attempt a long pose successfully. Too much to learn. To much to know what not to draw in. Filtering out what I think I see verses what I actually see is a challenge.
sometimes a doodling becomes a bad habit. While Lee Ann was napping, I found myself doodling on whatever I could find. (I didn't take my sketchbook stuff with me). So, Thank you Chase Plaza and their envelopes. Normally I wouldn't post something like this... but it just goes to prove a point. Draw! Whenever, wherever. It doesn't have to be on a fancy book, as long as it's yours, and nobody will be upset if you draw on it. That last part is a biggie. But, how many episodes of dancing like a fifth grader can we all take?
been working on the squirrel story again. Had some time and did a quick character study of the main character for focus. Now I need to really focus on the Mother figure.
These are some of the quicker drawings from the first session of the RED DOOR STUDIO Drawing Group. They meet on Wednesday Evenings from 6pm- 9pm and for $10.00 a session for a great live model, how could I resist. It's a good group that will
Ok, so sometimes the simple way out is the best way out. I was looking for validation from one of my trusted inside critics... and got a "hmmmm" about the color piece. When I showed the halftoned version, that individual felt that the color was not adding anything to the story. In fact it was detracting. I have trouble, because I love black and white illustration. There is a drama, a raw drawing construction that I never get tired of. But I was fearing that my bias was taking over. With a second vote to confirm, I will stay with the black and white version. I feel better now... don't you?
Snow monkey
been away... teaching myself dreamweaver, then have been attempting to build a site for myself and Lee Ann, over half way there on both. What a task that is. Started a new piece... had to piece it together scan wise... the baby scanner at the house is too small for this piece. But when it's finished, I will have digital lab take good care of it.
Indigo-Man:
airport sketch/ plane ride sketch... keeps me from getting too fidgitty. I don't do well when I can't move around. Never could sit still. Still can't.
Drawergeeks: Topic, Star Trek. In honor of the new movie release this topic for Drawergeeks is to honor Star Trek and all it's branches. I have submitted a Borg. It will be interesting to see who submits and from which era they choose their inspiration. The title above is a hot link to the drawergeeks site itself... check it out this friday.
Space Girl: the final as it was supposed to be, I just ran out of time. I couldn't sleep so I have been poking at it and finished it up this morning.
Finally a chance to do an illustration, and the time to do one. The Fates have smiled upon me.
Steampunk 5. The 5th in the series and the smallest, 5x7". Just a small study that I couldn't get out of my head. So, add it to the gang. I may be able to pinch one more out before the Hobbs Building Show on April 10th. If you want, come on out and see us. There are a bunch.
playing around with loosening up. Seeing if I can incorporate the line from the scribbles into other applications and mediums. This is a first attempt.
Part Four in the series of the Steampunks series. I am working on getting things completed for an open studio night at the Hobbs building in Kansas City. I will be showing there Friday Night April 10th 6pm to10pm. If you can and would like to, please come out and say hi. I will post a map and the other artists. I think close to 30 artists will be showing.
Um, well yes it is toilet humor. The cartoon started out nice and boring. The Virginia Tech Hokies. Stokey was the original manufacturer of Gatorade. So I thought... Stokey Hokieade. Yeah, it's kinda cute. But it doesn't really have that punch. Well......
Winged Lion: The Protector of Misfit Toys. It is done. Whew! And only 2 months after her Birthday. Well, I need to get some prints of it made and framed and it will be off to the recipient. Barbara... the writer that creates all on Barb's talkin' Now. I have it flagged so you can go see it. She is pretty cool. For her 39th... yes really her REAL 39th Birthday, everybody and their mother snuck into 'Jersey for a surprise party. I couldn't make it... and I still feel empty about missing that weekend. But she is quite the protector, not only for her own herd, but for the kids in the neighborhood. She is the Mom with Rules. I am proud of her, always have been. Kudos Barb... The Protector. (for your information and trivia satisfaction: the misfit toys are things I came up with that I thought would make good misfit toys. An aviator pig (when pigs fly); a reverse colored Panda Bear; a Three-Eyed Teddy Bear; and Rubik's Chattering Teeth (my tip of the hat to two amazing gentlemen who race solving those blasted puzzles.)
I have been having massive troubles with portraits lately. maybe too much stress, maybe too much pressure put upon the drawing? Anyway, I decided to put a little practice in before Wednesday Noon Sketch group and did a self portrait last night for warm ups. Hopefully it will help remind me to take things for what they are worth and stay in the present time. My better work is completed when I start off with an honest belief that this piece is just something to pass the time with. It could go in the trash, in the closet, who cares... it is play time for me. For each of us. Remember that. This is supposed to be fun. iF it isn't fun, you are doing it wrong.
The Lion Protector from the Island of Misfit Toys: Progress report 1. This is a piece that I am doing as a (late) Birthday present for my Dear Sister. I could not make it out for her surprise birthday party this weekend and I feel just awful about that. But with her being the keeper of the children, the believer in story, I am doing this piece for her. It is on 18 X 24" masonite that is coated with a white smooth clay so that I can draw ink on it or scratch the black off delicately to reviel the white again. My hopes are to have it done by the End of January. Hopes. I love you Barb, I hope your party was as fun and full of love and friends as I see it in my head.
Having grown up in a town that survives on the American Automotive Industry, the state of things right now is unsettling to say the least. I feel like we are all playing checkers on a board balanced on a hat pin... any move is unbalanced right now, but the clock is ticking.
