As I've mentioned before, I'm taking a character design class online from Stephen Silver at Schoolism.com. This week's assignment was another two-parter. Part 1 was to sketch a page of hands. Next to the face, the hands are the most expressive part of the body, and therefore one of the most important features in any drawing. Its easy to get lazy...
As I mentioned yesterday, I'm taking a character design class from Stephen Silver at Schoolism.com. Our assignment for Lesson 3 had two parts. Yesterday I described part 1. Today is part 2. Last week we were told to choose one of two stories (Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde, or Oliver Twist), and start thinking about designs for the main characters....
As I've written before, I'm taking a character design class from Stephen Silver on Schoolism.com. I just finished my assignment for Lesson 3, which was actually two parts. Here's what I did for part 1 (part 2 will be posted tomorrow): For part 1, we were given photos of four different men. First, we had to do a straight-forward sketch of...
Recently a client approached me about doing a Flash-animated game with a football theme. Here's an early sketch of the team line-up. Unfortunately, the plug was pulled on the project before we could get beyond the concept stage. I'll be out of town until Thursday of next week, but I'll try to continue posting each weekday if I can....
Last year I used Apple's iPhoto printing services to print a small paperback version of my portfolio. The prices are reasonable, the printing looks very professional, and it's been a great way for me to promote my work in person or target desired clients through the mail. I'm down to one copy left so its time to order a new...
Artist David Colman (his blog, his website) has recently published a book, "The Art of Animal Character Design". I just got my copy and overall I am very happy with it. Colman is extremely talented, and this 174-page hardcover book is filled with great eye-candy. While light on text (Colman's writing is short and to the point, which I like),...
