After a long wait, I’ve finally started printing. This one is not much more than a test, but it’s going in the right direction. I’m excited about having another design tool in my arsenal.
Archive for October, 2009
Day 25 – Penny Print
Sunday, October 11th, 2009Day 24 – Block Print Step 1
Saturday, October 10th, 2009
I don’t have time to complete the whole block print in the time I had today, but I did get the first step done, and I thought you might like to see my process. I basically make a copy after copy for the original image, getting it into a negative/reversed version, appropriate for printing. The way I do it is almost like making a photocopy of a photocopy. Every time I make a copy, the lines lose detail and shapes simplify. Hopefully multiple prints will follow tomorrow.
Day23 – Toy Captain America
Friday, October 9th, 2009
I find a lot of good subject matter in my children’s toys. This was a good exercise in perspective and proportion. I’m very happy with the way it turned out. I think tomorrow I should have more time for something more intensive.
Day 22 – Artist as Superhero Again
Thursday, October 8th, 2009
I know I already did this idea before, but I was hoping to develop it into something more complex, but it didn’t happen. It’s an okay drawing, but I need to get away from this stuff. I promise you, a block print will be coming this weekend.
Day 21 – Toy Duck Billed Platypus
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
I didn’t have time again for a block print. I’m hoping soon, I have the idea all down in my head, I just need the time to execute it.
Day 20 – Zen Garden
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
While in Portland I went and saw a very nice Japanese garden, that just re-awoke my love of the Japanese design element. This piece is inspired by the Zen rock garden.
Day 19 – Thumb from Denver
Monday, October 5th, 2009
Well, sketching on an airplane experiencing turbulence isn’t very easy, but I did get this one done. I’ll be producing from home tomorrow, so the quality should improve, and hopefully it won’t be another doodle.
Day 18 – Rosebud from Portland
Monday, October 5th, 2009
Okay, first off, I’m not late posting, because I’m currently in Pacific time, and it’s not midnight here yet. I win on a technicality.
I was in the Portland Rose Test Garden today, and did this quick sketch there. I thought I’d have more time to do something else, so you don’t get two rose drawings in a row, but I ran out of time, so two roses it is!
Day 17 – Postcard Rose from Portland
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
Well, I’m in Portland and it’s famous for it’s roses, so have a doodle rose please. More from Portland tomorrow!
Day 16 – TP Doodle
Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Okay, so I don’t have a lot of time to create today, because I’m leaving town for Portland tomorrow. Doing this doodle cracked me up, and it’s good practice for the couple days I’ll be gone. Don’t worry, I’ll do my hardest to post art for the next couple days.
