Gesture Drawing Class (Weeks 1/2/3)

My friend & fellow artist Kendra Melton highly recommended a gesture drawing class taught by Mark McDonnell at the Animation Guild in Burbank...so that's what I'm taking now :)

Below are my class results from the past 3 weeks.  Sorry for the poor quality on some of the images...I'm drawing on a large pad that won't fit on my scanner, so I'm resorting to taking quick camera shots.

Please click below to view each week...you may have to click further to zoom in.

Loving this class so far & learning a ton :)  I'll try to post results from each week.  Thanks for visiting!

Paintings for "Characters!" Art Show (2/26/11)

I know it's a super last minute post...but if you're in the Los Angeles area this weekend, perhaps you might want to check out the "Characters!" Art Show, opening tomorrow (Saturday 2/26) at Studio 5216. I'll be showing some work, alongside other artists & friends.  Below is basic info:

"Characters!" Art Show
Opening Saturday, February 26 (6pm - 11pm)
Studio 5216
5216 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027

This themed group show is basically inspired by favorite childhood characters. Below are my pieces for the show.  Each piece is an original framed 5"x7" drawing done in pencil & watercolor.

"Drawing Inspiration" (Price: $125)

"Bad Outta Bed" (Price: $125)

"Practice Makes Perfect" (Price: $125)

Special thanks to curators Diana Levin and Evan Ames for inviting me to participate.  And to all readers and friends: thanks so much for your support!

The Drawing Club sketches (2/17/11)

Sorry I've been lagging on posting the past couple weeks...things continue to be busy, and time is flying by so quickly!

Below are my sketches from the last Drawing Club session...Heather Capps posed for the "Cosplay" theme.

I'll be posting again real soon.  Thanks for visiting!
For more information on The Drawing Club and to see results by other artists, please visit:  www.thedrawingclub.com

San Francisco sketches (1/29 - 1/30/11)

New year, new beginnings, new chapters...I've been enjoying the practice of creating new memories, all the while cherishing old ones.

San Francisco has always been a favorite spot...yet I had never really taken my own solo trip up there, in which I could take the time to pause, soak in the surroundings, and experience this wonderful city at my own leisure.  So...recently, I decided to do just that :)  The weekend flew by so quickly – but I was able to enjoy quality time with some close friends in the area, cruise around old haunts, see new sights, treat myself to some local delicacies, and find a renewed perspective of this place – and of myself (I actually survived the perils of parallel parking in the city).

I also managed to squeeze in a few quick sketches too...here they are below.  Some color was added at home:

Till next time, San Fran! :)

The Drawing Club sketches (1/27/11)

I meant to post these latest Drawing Club sketches sooner, but time has been slipping away.  Thankfully, it's been busy.  Andy Flaster posed as "The Hunchback" for last week's theme.  You can click further to enlarge even more:

For more information on The Drawing Club and to see results by other artists, please visit:  www.thedrawingclub.com

Thanks for visiting!  I'll be back soon :)

30th World Wide SketchCrawl

Last Saturday was the 30th World Wide SketchCrawl...and there was an amazing turnout for the Los Angeles group at the LA Natural History Museum!  It was great to visit with returning crawlers, as well as new ones.  Below are some of my results...some color was added later...you can click further to enlarge even more...

Please visit www.sketchcrawl.com to view results by other artists and to learn more about this world-wide drawing marathon!

Thanks for visiting!

Even more sketches from The Drawing Club! (1/20/11)

Oh là là!  Last Thursday's Drawing Club theme proved to be fun & challenging at the same time.  Stacey Jack posed as the "French Can Can Girl"...and below are my sketches from the evening:

For more information on The Drawing Club and to see results by other artists, please visit:  www.thedrawingclub.com

Okay...I'm off for a fun SketchCrawl day...will be back posting soon!

More sketches from The Drawing Club (1/13/11)

I recently caught the latest film adaptation of True Grit (highly recommended) – which was timely, because the theme for last week's Drawing Club session was none other than the story's iconic anti-hero "Rooster Cogburn", brilliantly portrayed by model John Tucker. Below are my sketches from the night:

For more information on The Drawing Club and to see results by other artists, please visit:  www.thedrawingclub.com

Thanks for stopping by!

The Drawing Club sketches (1/6/11) - Happy New Year!

It's 2011, and this year is going to be Maleficent!  Er...I mean, magnificent!  Well...at least the theme for last night's Drawing Club session was Maleficent :)  Here are my sketches from the evening:

For more information on The Drawing Club and to see results by other artists, please visit:  www.thedrawingclub.com

I'm aiming to post as often as I can this year...Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays! "Little Do They Know" (December 2010)

Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season so far!

For some of you who may be wondering, I decided to put my Little Do They Know comic strips on hiatus to focus on some other career & personal objectives this year...and to be honest, I wasn't too sure how I wanted this project to evolve quite yet.  Knowing me, it could take a while before I figure this out...and you might see bits and pieces every now and then (like this post, for instance)...but at least that little girl is sticking around ;)

That said, thank you for the support, inspiration, and encouragement out there – especially from family and friends, to whom I am very grateful.

Please click below to view a special Little Do They Know holiday strip, which is also featured on this year's holiday card.  Happiest of Holidays! :)

Sketchbook catchup...

I'm trying really hard not to slack on my sketchbook outside of work...so here are a few pages from the last few weeks.  Sketches were done on location, with touchups at home.

Thanks for visiting!

Painting for "Inside is Delightful" Art Show

I'm happy to be participating alongside other artists & friends in the "Inside is Delightful" Art Show, which takes place this Saturday, December 4.  Below is my piece:

"Trade" (acrylic on 8" x 8" wooden panel)
Price:  $125

It should be a nice event filled with cool art, live music, and refreshments.  Here's some more info:

"Inside is Delightful" Art Show
Saturday, December 4 (6pm - 11pm)
Space 2710
2710 W. Avenue 34
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Thanks to Diana Levin, David Landguth, and Evan Ames for curating this show & for inviting me to participate.  Happy Holidays!

Painting for "$99 Only Show"

Sorry for the last minute post...I submitted a painting (at the last minute) for the "$99 Only Show" which takes place this Friday, December 3 (6pm-10pm).  Below is my piece:

"Shopping at Sunset" (acrylic on 6" x 6" wooden panel)
Price:  $99

I saw this little old lady delicately making her way across the street the other day.  She appeared to be looking forward to something after a long day...and it basically inspired me to paint this.  I guess it's just nice to always have something to look forward to...wherever and whenever.

The "$99 Only Show" is curated by No Artificial Flavors and will take place for one-night only at:
Stoneworks Studio & Gallery:
300 N. Ventura Ave.
Ventura, CA 93001

**All artwork will be $99 or less, and 5% of each sale goes to help local food banks & charities.

I'll be posting info on another upcoming group show soon.  Thanks for your support!

"So AnaBob" (Custom for "So Analog 10-Doh! Custom Show")

If you're in Pasadena this weekend, you might want to check out Designer Con this Saturday (11/20/10).  My friends The Squid Kids and Hyperactive Monkey will be exhibiting there and selling their awesome wares.

The Squid Kids are also putting on the "So Analog 10-Doh! Custom Show", which features their new "So Analog 10-Doh!" figure.  I'll have a custom piece in the show, alongside other friends & artists.  Below is more information and an image of my piece "So AnaBob"...which is basically SpongeBob SquarePants looking so analog...

Thank you, Squid Kids, for inviting me to be in the show!  Good luck! :)

Fun with Flash

I consider myself lucky to have been given the opportunity to learn Adobe Flash at my current job.  I still have a ton to learn (especially from my amazingly talented coworkers)  – so I thought I'd practice drawing in Flash a bit at home.  It's fun and daunting at the same time.  Here's a new self portrait for now...

Hoping to practice & post more soon :)  Can't believe it's already almost the end of the year.  Happy November!