Monday, February 19, 2007
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Got Painter IX!
Yeah, so I downloaded Painter IX after gettting Digital Painting from Ballistic Publishing (i'm a sucker for that kind of stuff). Anyway, here is me attempting to learn color. Funny how little I learn when I haven't done anything since my last painting class :-P
The first wasn't drawn by me! It was drawn by a coworker as we waisted some time at my job (we have alot of free time that allows us to do homework, among other things). I just painted over his drawing just for the hell of it. The others are me attempting to draw with my tablet and get colors right. I'm not using the eyedrop tool with references or using too many shortcuts on purpose. The more I try to adapt to painting, the better I will get with color and lineart.
The first wasn't drawn by me! It was drawn by a coworker as we waisted some time at my job (we have alot of free time that allows us to do homework, among other things). I just painted over his drawing just for the hell of it. The others are me attempting to draw with my tablet and get colors right. I'm not using the eyedrop tool with references or using too many shortcuts on purpose. The more I try to adapt to painting, the better I will get with color and lineart.
Friday, January 12, 2007
Joshua Middleton's Blogg
Just discovered that Joshua Middleton put a link to his blogg on his website. Needless to say, I have read the whole thing. Not trying to be stalkerish, just curious about how he draws. I love his style and have been looking for his stuff ever since I saw a street figher comic that he drew like two years ago. I would love to interview him and see what his life is like, not to mention to ask about his drawing. He even posted some videos that are awesome!
Anyways, I have been drawing some today. Been trying out a non-photo pencil. It has possibilities, but I think I might stick with inking, but ya never know. I may never have to ink again if I do this right. I've been drawing some things from Joshua's site. Been meaning to do that for a while now. I become a building manager tomorrow, so I may be posting alot more photoshop stuff! I can't wait! Let the painting and drawing begin!
Still need to finish my website, hopefully I can get that done this next week.
Anyways, I have been drawing some today. Been trying out a non-photo pencil. It has possibilities, but I think I might stick with inking, but ya never know. I may never have to ink again if I do this right. I've been drawing some things from Joshua's site. Been meaning to do that for a while now. I become a building manager tomorrow, so I may be posting alot more photoshop stuff! I can't wait! Let the painting and drawing begin!
Still need to finish my website, hopefully I can get that done this next week.
Back from break with work done!
Well, I am back from Christmas Break, and it sucks to say that I have not finished my website; however, I have been playing around with my drawing tablet alot. These are a few of the things I came up with. I'm still getting used to it. I need to figure out how to blend better, but that will come in time. I will update a little more later, I just wanted to get some stuff on.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Forgot to Update Yesterday
Okay, so i didn't get through a week and I missed a day. Oh well. Gotta keep truckin. Yesterday was VERY busy...although I did have time to put up christmas stuff :-/ Must keep priorities straight. Anyways, I did get some sketching done. Did some nintendo Metroid sketching. I should do somemore now. Figure drawing is this Wed! Can't wait. Haven't done life drawing in a while.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
What for?
I was in class today and we were talking about what we could do for a project due next week. We have to have a simple sketch done for a small block of wood for some art vending machine (don't ask, cause I don't get it either). I casually said that I suppose I could use one of my sketches that I have at home and this girl looked at me like I was crazy.
She said, "what are the sketches for?"
And I replied, "Just freetime drawings."
She seemed confused and to tell you the truth, it kind of confused me that a junior art student could not comprehend 'free-time drawings.' Do these people not draw in their freetime?! What is the point in getting a BFA? Even if she is doing graphics or layout, you can't be successful by living off of what you learned from class alone! Those are just teaching tools. Creativity comes from what you do in your free time!
On another note, I did some sketching this morning. I need to do some more right now, but I have to work on typography. So much to do. Will I ever have time to do what I love?
No figure drawing tonight :-( I'm still waiting to be contacted from that person who is trying to start the club. She must be busy with finals. I need to do some more sketching tonight after I finish more of my homework. I just hope I have to strength. Last night I passed out at like 11:30. Almost done with school for the semester!
People to watch:
Dan Milligan -- Storyboard/Concept Artist
http://www.cgchannel.com/news/viewfeature.jsp?newsid=5733
http://www.danmilligan.com/
Soa Lee -- Character Modeler
http://features.cgsociety.org/story_custom.php?story_id=3859
http://www.soanala.com/
http://soanala.cgsociety.org/gallery/
She said, "what are the sketches for?"
And I replied, "Just freetime drawings."
She seemed confused and to tell you the truth, it kind of confused me that a junior art student could not comprehend 'free-time drawings.' Do these people not draw in their freetime?! What is the point in getting a BFA? Even if she is doing graphics or layout, you can't be successful by living off of what you learned from class alone! Those are just teaching tools. Creativity comes from what you do in your free time!
On another note, I did some sketching this morning. I need to do some more right now, but I have to work on typography. So much to do. Will I ever have time to do what I love?
No figure drawing tonight :-( I'm still waiting to be contacted from that person who is trying to start the club. She must be busy with finals. I need to do some more sketching tonight after I finish more of my homework. I just hope I have to strength. Last night I passed out at like 11:30. Almost done with school for the semester!
People to watch:
Dan Milligan -- Storyboard/Concept Artist
http://www.cgchannel.com/news/viewfeature.jsp?newsid=5733
http://www.danmilligan.com/
Soa Lee -- Character Modeler
http://features.cgsociety.org/story_custom.php?story_id=3859
http://www.soanala.com/
http://soanala.cgsociety.org/gallery/
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Falling
Been working on school stuff all day. Finished one of my illustrations for class. This is Falling. It's probably one of my best digital peices yet. The zoomed out doesn't look as good though :-(
Monday, November 27, 2006
First Day
Today was a decently productive day. It's been a few days since I started this thing, but I said I would keep it going, and I shall. Today I did a few sketches. Some in my drawing notebook and some on my clipboard. I have an idea in my head that I am playing with. Trying to get the characters down. I think it has some solid ideas if I can organize them right. I need to make sure I don't copy too many things that I am thinking of. Time to mix some stuff around! I love drawing!
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Andrew Jones
I did my interview with Andrew Jones yesterday and I must say that I am am very impressed and a little awestruck. I feel like I still have a long way to go, and I feel like I may be on the wrong path to what it is that I really want to do. I worked so hard to get into graphics and now I feel like it is going to start holding me back. This is my last semester with an illustration class and I am very sad about it. I feel like I am ahead of many of my classmates...or that they don't want to have anything to do with illustration. I feel like I need to concentrate more on my drawing and less on graphics...less on this work that I don't feel I need to do to get the job I want. So what do I do about this...? if I didn't have Ms. Spivey it wouldn't be a big deal to me, but her classes take up so much of my freetime outside of class that I am lossing time to do what I need to do. I have discovered ConceptArt.org and have been reading what is needed for a portfolio...reading the things that I do not have or am not capable of yet. Things that I need to do:
1.) DRAW!
2.) Talk to other concept artists.
3.) DRAW!
4.) Learn more about color and doing landscapes and architecture.
5.) DRAW!
6.) Learn some 3D software like 3D Studio Max
7.) DRAW!!!!
Because I need to do alot of catching up with other people in this field, I dedicate this site to my artwork and sketching, as well as critiques, interviews, and research.
Goals:
1.) To do a drawing a day (at least one drawing, painting not included).
2.) To have a photoshopped image (cell shaded or painted) every two weeks.
3.) Find an internship that has to do with concept art before this coming summer.
4.) Do some type of exercise at least 3 times a week to keep myself loose.
These goals must be done regardless of sleep, grades, or socialization. This determines my future and I must stick to it. I have some other goals in mind, but these are the golden 4.
1.) DRAW!
2.) Talk to other concept artists.
3.) DRAW!
4.) Learn more about color and doing landscapes and architecture.
5.) DRAW!
6.) Learn some 3D software like 3D Studio Max
7.) DRAW!!!!
Because I need to do alot of catching up with other people in this field, I dedicate this site to my artwork and sketching, as well as critiques, interviews, and research.
Goals:
1.) To do a drawing a day (at least one drawing, painting not included).
2.) To have a photoshopped image (cell shaded or painted) every two weeks.
3.) Find an internship that has to do with concept art before this coming summer.
4.) Do some type of exercise at least 3 times a week to keep myself loose.
These goals must be done regardless of sleep, grades, or socialization. This determines my future and I must stick to it. I have some other goals in mind, but these are the golden 4.
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