It was pretty fun and by the end my eyes were starting to cross.... but I scored a 16. Not that bad... but it probably could have been better.
Also, here is an illustration and poster submission I did for the horror film Perkins' 14. The contest deadline made me kind of rushed.. I really like the illustration; however, it isn't the best movie poster which I understand. Hence me not making it to the final for the competition. : / Ah well... I still like the illustration
So my drawing a day didn't work out so well, and now I'm back in school-my last semester, finally. I will post work from this semester as I make it, rather than posting it all afterwards. Also, I'm determined to work on my mini-comic and to finish it. Not to mention, by December (hopefully sooner) I will have my own website so that there will be a gallery and a place to check out my work any time. The blog will stay, but will be like an artist's journal/wip type of deal... pretty much what it is now actually.
So changes are coming and I promise new work. I just became a bit more preoccupied this summer than I thought I would be. Keep an eye out for more posts in the future; I haven't abandoned the blog yet.
More from the sketchbook... this is a girl and my infamous swirls. Whenever I'm bored or can't think of what to draw, I doodle spirals. I think I definately want to develop this one into either a painting or ink illustration.... I don't like the butt though. that definately needs fixing, and I'm going to work with her arm and hair a little more to make the drawing more dynamic. oh, and there will definately be more spirals.
This is a sketch from my book of a girl... just trying to alter my drawing style slightly and was playing around with free-drawing with the Rapidograph a lot on my sketchbook. I think her lower half, hips and legs area could be much better and curvy.... but I do like the looseness of her hair and the quickness of the drawing, albeit that some anatomical things are out of whack. This sketch may get developed in the near future.
Hello All. The first post of my drawing every day and I'm already behind... but I have been busy. I am currently Art Director and Cartoonist for a new magazine starting up called Pretty Boy Magazine. For more information on Pretty Boy Magazine and its' company, Pretty Boy Enterprises Inc., check the website at www.prettyboyenterprisesinc.com
The following sketch is of one of the characters from the comic I'm working on for the Magazine. She's going to be the manager of a new Pretty Boy Boy Toy whose come to live in this condo/suite, working as a Pretty Boy. However, he's completely new to the situation and isn't all too sure if this is for him. His roommates don't help much to secure his feelings. The comic is still in the works, but I'll definately make a post once the Magazine is out and you can read my strip every issue. In the meantime, enjoy this sketch.
And here is a cat that I drew. It came out in more of an animation look, which I like. I've been drawing quickly with my Rapidograph and occasionally this results in an interesting new style/look. Occasionally.
Okay, that's it. I'm finally getting down to it. From today through September 1st, I will post one illustration per day. Now, granted, these can also consist of sketches from my sketchbook, since I don't have all the time in the world. But I've lost the purpose of this blog, which was to get me drawing and experimenting more. And albeit that I have started, I need to do a lot more.
So for starters, this was a drawing I did on the inside part of a matte board cut for a window matte for my final in Photography this summer. I will be posting some of my photos from the class once I get around to scanning them. Enjoy and constructive criticism or comments on if you think this style or technique works well is most appreciated.
Keep in mind I just started free sketching this with the colored pencils... so there was some trial and error along the way but I think it came out kind of cool.
I am a freelance illustrator with a BFA and MFA in Illustration. I specialize in editorial illustration, especially genres of fantasy, scifi, and horror. I love reading, playing video games, and drinking copious amounts of coffee.
