Recently I tried something a little different in my sketchbook. I chose a clip from a classic movie (in this case the opening sequence of Sergio Leone's Once Upon A Time In The West) and broke it down into little rough thumbnail studies. It's a terrific piece of filmmaking and I wanted to carefully analyze it shot by shot to...
I regularly get hired by ad agencies to create "comp art"—rough sketches (sometimes color, sometimes not) designed to help them pitch their ideas to their clients. My artwork has been presented to clients such as Walmart, Target, Best Buy, 3M, and Chef Boyardee. Examples are of course posted on my website. Now you can also download selected samples of my...
A few months ago I was hired by Patch Products to illustrate two puzzles for preschoolers, one with a farm theme and one with a zoo theme. Along with drawing all the animals I was to "hide" specific shapes within each puzzle for the preschoolers to find as they put the puzzle together. The puzzles are now available for purchase...
There's a lengthy slide show over at NBCNewYork.com showing aging rock stars "then and now". It's a fascinating study in how the human face ages over time (years of drug use not withstanding). Great reference material for artists. (Note: You may have to view a short ad before getting to the slide show.)...
I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for your interest in my blog and in Cedric Hohnstadt Illustration. Have a very merry Christmas and a wonderful new year!...
If you're looking for any last-minute Christmas ideas you might want to browse through my Amazon.com store, Cedric Hohnstadt Recommends. It's a collection of books, DVDs, and other resources related to art, animation, and freelancing. Each item is something I have personally owned, used, and found to be especially helpful and/or inspirational. Full disclosure: If you order any of the items...
