Thursday, June 14, 2007

Working large


I find that I feel much more restricted when I sketch in my sketch book. These sketches that I am currently posting are on sheets that are 22" x 16". I find that I have much more freedom and expression when I draw with whole arm and body then just with my fingers and my wrist resting on the sketch book.

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Keep on sketching


This is it...again...I think. I'm trying to make a serious effort at becoming a professional illustrator. The more I read "The Education of an Illustrator" from Steven Heller and Marshall Arisman, the more I wish that I could go back to school and start over again. The course plans from the instructors are exciting, but the common denominator is sketching. Sketch, sketch, sketch. Hone your craft. Sketching is the practice you put in to play the game. I also have some other projects that I hope to develop, so stay tuned. It'll sure to be a bumpy ride, but here we go.