#019 Daily Sketches 20-05-2010

You worried the blog had been deserted, but it has not; in fact, I am back and have some art to share. I have sketched between today and my last post, although I am not going to share it all here, because I lack the patience to scan every single sketch and because none were truly satisfying; what I will be posting though, are four pieces of artwork I worked on today as well as a drawing I did during my trip to Cancun, Mexico. In other news, I have had the chance to purchase a Wacom Cintiq digital tablet and it does wonders; you can expect to see allot of new digital artwork in the months to come.

One thing I admire and love to draw is the feminine body; as much as I love drawing toothy scary monsters and funky characters, drawing women is a totally different world for me and I appreciate it a whole lot. I checked my female reference folder and picked three pictures which looked inspiring and drew all three ladies. The first one is sort of vague, but I am very satisfied with the second drawing; also, tits. Thid is okay.

The following drawing had been started in a previous drawing session with David but I finished the touch-ups and inking tonight; the illustration depicts a common thief, as suggested by Dave; there isn’t much more to say about it.

The final piece I present tonight is a drawing I did of my wife Mélissande as she posed for me during our trip to Mexico; we had a great time and drawing her that day got my art machine started up again.

Have a good night and thanks for viewing; keep in mind that I do appreciate comments when you have an opinion about what I say or draw.

#018 Daily Sketches 10-03-2010

 I did a few more heads on my Cyclops head study sheet; I inked the ¾ view head and drew what would appear to be a youthful Cyclops, donning the Mohawk haircut. I also started my new sketchbook, but the sketches did still not resemble anything yet so I decided to keep them to myself. 

#017 Back on Track

Major lack of updates, it happens.

Here are some Nocturnal Drawing Session with Dave sketches.

I will be trying to get back on track from now on.

#016 Daily Sketches 19-02-2010

I did sketch with David, but nothing came out of it, I ended up erasing everything I did, because it was constantly off and as a result, I have no Nocturnal Drawing Session with Dave sketch to show, although I did do a daily drawing fairly late at night.

I had time for some daily drawing, although I didn’t have the patience to see it to an end; I begun a clean version of the creature I call the ruinback tortoise. The great land turtle has a shell composed of ruins instead of the average bone shell, as it grows the ruins grow larger until the weight is too much to bear and crushes the tortoise; as it dies, the ruins continue to spread and from its rubble, new hatchlings will grow.

#015 Daily Sketch 18-02-2010

I was able to produce two sketches instead of one last night.

As I was browsing my sketch book I found my drawing of a young adventurer (left) and decided to draw a new adventurer next to it (right). Afterwards I realise I prefer the original.

I also drew my lizard Bertrand’s head from memory, it’s a Sudan plated lizard; in the mood for lizards, I also invented a reptile loosely inspired by the mangrove monitor and the large iguana we have at work.

#014 Daily Sketch 17-02-2010

I’m nearing the end of my sketchbook and I’m proud to say that I’ve filled it up quickly and with a wide variety of artwork since I’ve started my daily sketches.

Lacking inspiration last night I decided to push my study of the Hypolite a little further; exposing its side, the working of the mouth, an alternative body shape and a close-up on an open hand and foot.

#013 Daily Sketch 16-02-2010 and Ferret

 I’m back from the weekend, sadly, I was busy up until 2:00 AM on Sunday night so I couldn’t fit my Nocturnal Drawing Session with Dave on that night, although yesterday night’s schedule was open and we were able to draw.

With work I’m finding it quite impossible to squeeze in a daily sketch anymore so I’ll be dropping that for the time being, although the Nocturnal Drawing Sessions will stay because I find it important to draw at least once in the day. Last night’s drawing was a much needed a new twist to the Hypolites, who hadn’t been drawn in a few years. Not much has changed, I mostly wanted to modernize the look and adapt it to my present style.

I said I’d share some personal news when they were notable; today’s the day. On Sunday the family grew large with the addition of Choupette, our new pet ferret, given by the same lady that had given us our lizard. She’s adorable. I’ve included a few pictures (the camera's bad, her true color is white/yellow, kind of like a polarbear).