Sketch of the day [1/29/14]: Godzilla Therapist (color)

I like that I took a chance on this with color it feels like it has taken on a life of its own. I like the different colors variations that I did with the water color pencils in the buildings and also in the planes. I don't think I went out my element with this but I do think I am either getting better with my colors or I'm paying more attention to details. I added more photos so you can see the different color variations I did for the beam and the planes I hope you like this as much as I enjoyed doing this. Looking at the picture now I don't know if it is the color of the paper or the photo but it came out gray, maybe because of the water added to the paper. If that's the case I'll up load it again in another post when it dries up. Anyway, talk to y'all later:

Sketch of the day [1/28/14] Godzilla the Monster Therapist (black &white)

This was a fun sketch I did I called it Godzilla the Monster Therapist. I'm getting into the making my art tell a story. This is the black & white version I'm thinking of adding color to it to make it more interesting. For now this works so check it out & tell me what you think:

 

Also like everywhere else, or for the most part of the world, it's snowing in Georgia and here is a glimpse of what it looks like in my neighborhood also check it out under Photography. I need to take more pictures and post it in photography so look over there for more later. 

Project Pastels Final Phase

This was frustrating at first because I never did this before but now I like how it turned out. The girl I like her but I still have to practice on drawing faces. The skulls turned out good even though skulls are white I like them grey. The chain came out good I'm still working on textures but this will do for now. The flowers came out perfect, this was when I was finally getting the hang of using the pastels plus they just pop/stand out. Finally my favorite part which is the elephant I like how I used a whole different technique to do the elephant giving it it's own personality. Lastly the back ground which I used every color I used for the drawing so it came out looking like this mysterious colorful background. Overall this was good for a first try at pastels I learned that I like chalk better but maybe I have to practice with the oils later but here it is the finished product. I hope you like it:

Project Pastels Phase 3

Just finished up the skulls, the chain, and the nose of the elephant. This is one of my favorite phases because I can see everything come together and not just a bunch of stuff being put together. This is the phase where I know what I wanted to do and how to use the pastels the way I want. You will see more of what I am talking about in the final phase. Anyway here it is phase three of this pastel project. I'll be posting the finished product later:

Project Pastel Phase 2

This is some of the colors that I have put in. Let me start by saying I'm not a oil pastel fan but I do like the look and feel of the chalk pastels that make up most of this drawing. Also I'm not a fan of the girl's right I eye I think I might have messed up on something along the way but I'm still learning so that is going to happen until I practice more. Other than that I'm loving the elephant, I think that is the strongest thing in this piece. All and all it is coming together I'm learning how to use these pastels and it is a challenge but I'll get through it. Anyway take a look:

 

Project Pastels phase 1

Yesterday I decided to start practicing with my pastels I found out I have 2 which are chalk and oils. I think I'm addicted to what the elephant stands for which is patience. This looks similar to the daily sketch I put up a day or two ago but I wanted to go ahead and practice on the pastels that I have. I think I'm going to call this Project Pastels, this is stage one so stay tuned for more: 

Throwback Thursday

Today I was looking through my portfolio and found this I called it childhood, I think. If you look closely you will see all my favorite cartoons Ed, Edd, n Eddy, Charlie Brown, Foster Home for Imaginary Friends, and many other shows that I used to watch. I did this is 2011 in my first art class that I ever took. Now I see some of the flaws they were talking about and what I could have worked on but my eye wasn't as sharp as it is now but I do like what I did with the hands and so did someone else I forgot who though. I was not only looking at this but also some of my old stuff that I did and I have progressed maybe that is a good thing looking back on old works and see how I progressed instead of looking too far ahead and expecting myself to be this great artist. Anyway, here it is:

Sketch of the day [1/21/14]

Come to think about it this just a preview of the next project. As of now I am working on buying myself a drawing tablet so I can start learning how to draw on the computer. I've now narrowed it down to a Monoprice MP 1060 Graphic Drawing Tablet but I have to see if it's compatible with Gimp the software that I use & if it's compatible with Windows 7. So far the reviews are great and I like the videos that people are posting about it. Well back to the drawing, for now I'm gonna leave it at black and white, I want to try this out on the tablet when I get it so stay tuned for that. Anyway I hope you like the drawing and stay tuned for more:

Sorry about that/Sketch of the day

Sorry about this. Lately I've started school and I've been busy as well. Today has been hectic as well running around trying to fix my driver side mirror. I backed into a poll so yeah that's the end of that story or as much of it as I'm willing to tell because I feel stupid about it lol. Anyway, I got school, work, and other things going on. But I think I'm becoming a better person my mom said I should work on one thing this year as a New Years resolution and that is...I don't know I'm still trying to figure that out. I think it's faith. Anyway this isn't a recent sketch, I did this last year, I'm working on something today so here it is: 

Throwback

It's not Throwback Thursday yet but I have to show you guys this. I did this back in 2009, 7 years ago!!! This was when I was a huge Kanye West fan, I still am but the fact that I found this made me happy. You never know how much you progressed until you sit back and see for yourself. I can tell it is old because of everything that's weird about it but at the time I thought it was my best work. Man I can't believe it's been 7 years, time stops for nobody, but I think I have progressed even though I'm not at the level I want to be on yet I'm getting there. So here is the picture and I hope you guys like it. 

Sketch of the day [1/13/14]

As you can probably tell I'm back in school, it was a great break but it's back to hitting these books. This year seems like I'm gonna be busy. Here is a quick sketch I did of my teacher in my Statistics class which is my last class of the day. You can clearly tell I was paying attention in class :-). But yeah here is something sweet & simple, as I get back to this studying. Alright peace. 

What I've been working on: Ms. America

This is what I've been working on all day while watching the Carolina vs The 49ers, which was a good game. I started off wanting to do something abstract but things change so I adjusted to that. It turned out better than I expected and I like it. It has that space out of this world type of feel with the cloud and the moon but I put a twist to it by putting the American flag in the background. Actually the flag was the main goal at first but I still wanted an abstract feel to it. Lets be honest, most of my work is by accident but somehow I make it work. This is the model, don't know her name but check out her blog. Anyway, here is the picture: 

Side Note: My paint class got canceled so I guess I have to learn how to paint on my own but that isn't anything new. Also school starts tomorrow so I have to get ready for that, it is suppose to be my last year so I'm going to be busy for a while but I will be sure to keep you guys posted.

What I've been working on [Ms. Circuit]

This is what I've been working on all day today. I woke up ate breakfast, went to the gym, came home took a shower and did this for the past five hours I think. This started as me trying to make an android, it's funny I try to aim to another galaxy when I should be aiming a little lower like the sun but that's not who I am so here is what I came up with. This is the banner version of it hopefully you can tell I was trying to make a android but failed but I think it came out better. I went back to what I know and that's being spontaneous with my colors and hoping something cool comes out of it. So here it is I call it Ms. Circuit. I love colors and I like the way the white pops out and most of all I love the way the model looks, I think that's the best part of this design. Take a look for yourself and tell me what you think.

Throwback Thursday

I'm gonna start doing this little throwback Thursday thing that I got from Instagram. This is a sketch I did, I think a year ago of a warrior, I called it Taurus. It is interesting to see where you progressed over the years so you ca keep up with your progress. I'm doing this because I found a lot of my old drawings & thought this would be a great idea. So here it is tell me what you guys think about it:

Song of the Day [Lego House by Ed Sheeran]

I love this song by Ed Sheeran, by the way that whole album is great. When I saw the video and saw Rupert Grint, Ron Weasley himself, I loved it even more. I love how they made Rupert seem like he was obsessed with Ed it made the whole video more interesting. All of Ed Sheeran's video are entertaining and has a message to them. Anyway here is the song of the day I hope you guys enjoy it.

 

Sketch of the day [1/7/14] [Drug Test Comic]

I wanted to do something different today so I decided to do a comic of how I expect my drug test conversation to go tomorrow. I was suppose to take it a couple of weeks ago but when I got there no one was there so I left. A few weeks later like after Christmas & New Years I just forgot about it. As I was trying to figure out what I was gonna draw today I got a text from my boss making sure I come in tomorrow to take the test. So I gotta drive to the airport & take another drug test, I don't smoke & I barely drink so I don't know why I have to take this test but I'm gonna do it anyway. So here is the order in reading it:

1. I'm here for my drug test. (me)

2. You were suppose to take it 3 weeks ago. (Boss)

3. What can I say, I had to get it all out my system. (Me) 

4. That's nothing to joke about. (Boss)

5. Calm down it was a joke. (Me)

6. Now go in there & per in that cup. (Boss)

So here is the sketch, I like the warm cool contrast but it's mostly warm I think, I haven't been in color theory in a while. Anyway, here it is:

Photography Page

Apparently I'm good at taking pictures but to be honest I think anyone can be good at taking pictures if they have an eye for it. My cousins have been telling me that I should take up photography as a hobby every since 2013 started and I just said okay but never really gave it any thought until earlier in the year where for some reason I decided to say, hey lets give this thing a try. For now I will be using my new iPhone until i can come up with some extra money to buy me a real camera. I don't know if this will lead me to anything but, hey, it doesn't hurt to try new things. So if you are looking for any photography it will be on the Photography Page on my blog. Lets make some art and talk to y'all later.

Sketch of the Day [1/4/14]

Today I did something different I drew a collage of different stuff animals, flower, builds, etc. I don't know what else to say about it but I like it. I used pencil & ink in order to make this thing work. It started off as an accident but then it worked out for the best. My favorite part is the elephant and also how different shades come together in order to make it a great piece. Also I got a new phone today so today was a good day I wonder what you guys can find in this sketch, take a look & I hope you guys like it:

Sketch of the day [1/2/14]

This is my first sketch of the new year. This started out as a accident like most of my sketches and it turned out okay. I think I am addicted to watercolor now or I think it is the fact that I like using something new. Anyway, I lost my train of thought watching this movie called The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel which is a great movie by the way. This sketch is just a collection of stuff & I like it. So check out the sketch & the movie: