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Journal Doodle:Birthdays, Banking & BS

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:55:01 +0000

This little doodle flowed from my pen while talking to the lawyer this afternoon on my lunch break. I like her. I respect her… but honestly, the conversation did not put me at ease in the slightest. That’s probably obvious from my journal today.

So: With that in mind, Happy Birthday, Jas. Here’s an octopus. What does that mean? I don’t know, but I’m sure you’ll understand. And if you don’t? Well, have a happy birthday anyway.

The Final Project

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:55:27 +0000

The last two assignments were to sketch and finalize a piece that demonstrated at least 2 of the core competencies we’d covered in class.

Here’s my attempt at not failing!

Draft:

Final Submission:

Personally I think it looks cartoonish and her nose is trashed! LoL! (I actually liked the sketch better than the final… but I had been critiqued by all at the final point, including the instructor, and had to incorporate their ideas into this piece.

I might rework it a bit at some point, but this is what was submitted for a final grade.

Self Portrait

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:30:42 +0000

Week 5, Assignment 2 is a self-portrait from a mirror… Not from a picture or any other method…

So, that’s what I did… Good thing work was slow today. I was able to devote quite a lot of time to finishing this up (having sketched it out Monday night and started shading it in last night.)

Not the best, but not the worst, either… Hope it is good enough to garner a passing grade.

Basic Proportions in Self-Portraiture

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:37:10 +0000

This was a pretty simple assignment. Basically we were to use our basic sighting techniques and, armed with our trusty books and guidelines (rule of halves), look into a mirror and draw a basic sketch (NO REAL DETAILS) of our own faces to get things lined out properly and in proportion.

Simple assignment, right? Yes, ma’am and sir!

However, I discovered during this exercise that I am not nearly as symmetrical as I thought I was. Don’t get me wrong, I know that symmetry in human facial structure = attractive to other humans, and the more symmetrical the face the better it appears to the rest of us. Being no raging beauty, my symmetry wouldn’t be off the chart… but DAMN IT I am really asymmetrical! Seriously… Check this paired-down drawing! Whoa!

Oh, well… Nobody’s perfect

Union Station… Sorta?

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 07:05:49 +0000

This is the clock in front of Union Station at night.

I Want It Big…

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:40:38 +0000

Week 4, Assignment 2: Large Scale Object (like a bed or dresser) – Show texture…

The Flammable Materials Cabinet on the press floor, plus some other bits and pieces

Smooth vs. Rough

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:24:00 +0000

Week 4, Assignment 1: Texture Study – Draw 2 opposite textures in 4″x 4″ squares.

Backslide…

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:15:00 +0000

Week 3, Assignment 3: Draw a still life with cloth draping in it somewhere.

I ended up with 2 versions of the scene and I never really liked either one in ANY capacity…

Initial Version:

Final Version:

Egg Grouping

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:55:00 +0000

Week 3, Assignment 2: Simple. Using 1 dozen eggs, create a still life and use proper proportion and shading… Using the dreaded charcoal…

*LUV*

Yes, But Does It Have Any Real Value?

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:11:00 +0000

Week 3, Assignment 1: Create a value scale, then draw a sphere that demonstrates proper shading.

So, I did:

No, it's not the best thing since sliced bread, but neither am I