Friday, June 29, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
Why No Comments?
Hi everyone, I just wanted to post a little note of explanation as to why comments have been removed from my blog.
I sometime do this when I'm making style decisions. When you're experimenting and trying something new that you're unsure of, it's hard not to be swayed by people's opinions. There is always a time and place for reader participation, but then there's a time for quiet and reflection. Most artists hold a tiny need to entertain/impress and gain acceptance from their audience. But if this over takes your decision making, then you are no longer drawing for yourself nor being true to yourself. I don't want to fall into that trap.
With the advent of Facebook, forums, blogs etc, basic TRUE creative expression is in a bit of danger. I've admittedly found myself subconsciously making artistic decisions based on number of "likes" or comments on my work, and that is not what I should be doing--nor what any artist should be doing for that matter.
Again, always be true to yourself...I can't say that enough. Remember to give yourself room to create without the watchful and ever-present eye of internet friends, critics and readers. It will make you a better artist, and therefor, in the long run, make your audience happier when that time comes to present your work to the public eye for a critique, a gallery show, or even a book. For while, it should be just you and your work, and maybe a close friend or family member. Don't lose that beautiful quiet, that moment when the world fades and it's just you, your paints, and your heart--don't lost it to the noise of the internet.
I sometime do this when I'm making style decisions. When you're experimenting and trying something new that you're unsure of, it's hard not to be swayed by people's opinions. There is always a time and place for reader participation, but then there's a time for quiet and reflection. Most artists hold a tiny need to entertain/impress and gain acceptance from their audience. But if this over takes your decision making, then you are no longer drawing for yourself nor being true to yourself. I don't want to fall into that trap.
With the advent of Facebook, forums, blogs etc, basic TRUE creative expression is in a bit of danger. I've admittedly found myself subconsciously making artistic decisions based on number of "likes" or comments on my work, and that is not what I should be doing--nor what any artist should be doing for that matter.
Again, always be true to yourself...I can't say that enough. Remember to give yourself room to create without the watchful and ever-present eye of internet friends, critics and readers. It will make you a better artist, and therefor, in the long run, make your audience happier when that time comes to present your work to the public eye for a critique, a gallery show, or even a book. For while, it should be just you and your work, and maybe a close friend or family member. Don't lose that beautiful quiet, that moment when the world fades and it's just you, your paints, and your heart--don't lost it to the noise of the internet.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
More Thumbnail Sketches
This is the whole book sketched out in tiny frames, although I'll continue to change things around, try new compositions etc.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Color Test - Sophia
Took some time off for under-the-weatherness and now continuing work on my story idea. I now have three manuscripts that my agent is interested in (yay!), but this one is my favorite. It's a classic who-ate-who story (haha) and of course co-stars a very charming, cunning and HUNGRY FOX!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
Sunday, May 27, 2012
The Evolution Continues
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Chicken Sketches
Hi everyone, I talked to my agent yesterday about the flower hat bear story, and it wasn't her favorite. But she wants me to keep working on a chicken story I had written back when she first signed me. It's really taking shape, and I think I'm close to having the final draft.
For right now I'm trying to figure out the main character's design and have decided to base her on the classic Hollywood actors such as Sophia Loren and Audrey Hepburn (oh, and the glasses are a Jackie Kennedy-ish style). My agent also wants the story laid in thumbnail sketches to get a feeling for the pacing, which I'll post as well. I'm so excited! :)
For right now I'm trying to figure out the main character's design and have decided to base her on the classic Hollywood actors such as Sophia Loren and Audrey Hepburn (oh, and the glasses are a Jackie Kennedy-ish style). My agent also wants the story laid in thumbnail sketches to get a feeling for the pacing, which I'll post as well. I'm so excited! :)
Friday, May 25, 2012
A Little Digital Coloring
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Illustratin Friday: Sight II
Stage Fright
This is called the ostrich defense. If you can't see it, it's not there.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
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