The Drawing Club - Aug. 21st

Tonight's Drawing Club theme was the "French Maid" with the classic comedy/who-dunnit "Clue" playing in the background. The model was really good. I think she was a previous character (Audry Hepburn). Each week I have extremes of "I'm getting this stuff figured out" to "I'm freakn' never gonna figure this stuff out" while I'm drawing. But it never fails that when I get home and scan the drawings in, I find positives that I didn't see before. I'm really trying to just develop as a draftsman and do realize there are things that need to become second hand when I draw.

Here are tonight's highlights: (Click on the images to see larger versions)









Until laterz!

ps. This is also my 100th post for my "DakotaKid Corral" blog!! WHOO HOO!! Here's to 100 more!

The Drawing Club - Aug. 14th

This last week's theme was Circus Ringleader, with the movie inspiration being the Oscar winner, "Greatest Show on Earth". It was a tough week for me. The model was almost always straight forward and really didn't do much. Thus, most of my shots are the same angles..even when I picked up and moved around. Frustrating..but whatever. Move on to next week!

Here are some samples: (Click on the image to see a larger version)

The Drawing Club - Aug. 7th

This weeks theme was "Accidental Tourist". There was a lot to the costume and character, sometimes too much for the time with each pose. But after the beginning sketches, I got into the groove. I had a few drawings toward the end that I just really got into. All in all..some more good choices for my portfolio.

Check them out! (click on the image to see a larger version)

The Drawing Club - July 31

Tonight's Drawing Club was "El Luchador" the Mexican wrestler. It was slow at the start for me. I was afraid it was gonna be a repeat of two weeks ago..but he started getting into better poses as the night went on. But even better was my understanding of form. I know...that's something I should have gotten through my skull back in undergraduate. I guess it's true, if you don't use it..you lose it. Good thing you can get it back!

Anyways..here's some sketches from tonight! Enjoy!
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Until laterz!

The Drawing Club - July 25

This week's Drawing Club theme was Audrey Hepburn in "Roman Holiday" & "Breakfast at Tiffany's". I felt much better about this weeks time. Last week was a tough one, but last night proved that with a good model, you can get some decent work. I'm still working on getting the face details to work. I'll be honest, I was aiming at a traditional Disney heroine look for the face..some worked..others not so much. Take a look! (click on image to see a larger version)














Until laterz!

Going back to school

I'VE BEEN ACCEPTED!!!! WHOO HOO!

For those of you that haven't heard, I've decided to further my character animation skills (and ultimately up my job options!!). I recently applied to the Animation Mentor program. I am scheduled to start the Fall '08 term at the end of September. This is an online course that has been gaining more and more recognition and respect in the animation industry. It's an 18 month course that consists of six 12-week sessions. And the BEST part of this program is that each quarter you have a different mentor training you. These mentors are actively working in the industry and truly WANT to further the students passion and career. So, over the next two years, I'll post updates on the classes and the good and the bad (but hopefully more good!). Keep checking back.

Until laterz!

The Drawing Club - July 17

This weeks theme was "Kung Fu Master". This was a harder week for me. Many of the poses just seemed to be the same. The model had some good poses at the beginning which I would have loved more time on. But by the longer 10-15 min ones, I was bored and frustrated. But it was still worth it. It was a challenge in design. Still working on faces...they are my BAIN!!! I usually end up with a realistic body and a cartoony face. We'll have to work on that.

Here's this weeks drawings:











Until laterz!