The Penguin

Ten Ton sketch challenge prompt again.  I've never drawn the Penguin, but thought he was creepy enough to try.  I started with a base of reference using nature photos and some images from comic books.  I tried to make him more penguin and less like a man dressed as a penguin.  1 hour painting session compressed into an 11 minute video.  One of these days I'll record audio commentary over one so I can explain a bit better why I did something or how something is not working for me.  For now, you get the silent treatment. :)

More Disgusting

I just wasn't happy with the way this was sitting in its world.  The textures were fighting for dominance and the area felt "blah".  So, I reworked the background to open the space, make it feel more of a bizarre local.  I also adjusted the colors and texture on the ugly critter, too.

Woman in Chair speed painting

Another speed painting based off of photo ref from Ten Ton. Not sure if speed is the right term since I did put about 40 minutes into this one, but it was done with the mentality of working fast and not using tons of layers and blending modes like I would in a finished piece.

Speed painting

Ballpoint, over on the Ten Ton Studio board started a speed sketch thread with some reference pics and instructions.  (Check it here.)  I thought it was a good idea.  Here is my first attempt.  I got camera shy and made some odd mistakes that I wouldn't do if I wasn't recording and focusing on speed.  Still, it ended up about 20 minutes long.... way over the 10-15 recommended, but I'll get faster.  I sped up the video 500% so it only takes 4 minutes to watch.  Lucky you. :)

Monster #2

Trying out some new techniques in Photoshop.  I love drawing monsters!

Ten Ton Power Girl

Inspired by the weekly Ten Ton Studios sketch challenge.  I don't draw women much or well, so this turned out better than I expected for me.  Still think I broke her spine by twisting her so much and the legs need a lot of work, but I'll let it go for now.

All digital in Photoshop with Wacom Intuos2 tablet.

Rough

Tightened up

Maybe final?

Ten Ton Avengers

Move Avengers goodness.  Inspired by the Ten Ton Sketch Challenge prompt.  I drew it digitally, so can't enter, but it was a fun piece.

Avengers quicky

My littlest one started drawing a bunch of Marvel heroes tonight.  Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Spider-Man.  He likes it when I draw stuff for him to color, too, so I whipped this out.  A little rusty, but it was fun and he loves it.

Sons of Anarchy

A recent commission for a guy's wife for Christmas.  I never watch the show, but she's a big fan.  Obviously, heavy photo ref on this one.

Loomis studies

More figure studies.  This time from one of my favorites, Andrew Loomis.  The book these are from "Figure Drawing For All It's Worth" is long out of print which is really sad to me.  I think it should be required reading for all who wish to advance their skills drawing the figure.  Maybe someday it will find a publisher again.  Actually, I don't know what the reason it is out of print.  Maybe there are publishers wanting it, but can't get the rights.  I don't know.  Regardless, here are my studies from a page titled "Turning and Twisting".  HB graphite on copy paper.

Portland Comic Book Show

I had a table at the latest Portland Comic Book Show this past weekend.  First time.  It was a lot of fun.  I met many new people and a couple of old acquaintances, sold some original comic pages, did a ton of free sketches for the kids who stopped by, and also did my first live commissions at a show.  After this experience, I'm pretty sure I'll get a table at the Emerald City ComiCon coming this spring in Seattle, and probably do the Portland one again next fall.

Here's one of the pieces I did that day.  I'll post some of the other ones I took photos of soon.

Getting into the blog swing

Yes, I know I'm years behind the curve on blogging, but I want someplace to throw some of my sketching.  I'll try for a few updates a week, at least one a week.  I'm currently working on re-educating myself on figure drawing since that is my biggest weakness and most potentially lucrative skill.