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Coloring

2011-09-03T11:34:00.000-07:00

A while back, a few years ago actually, I had received a Wacom Bamboo Fun Tablet for Christmas. The software for whatever reason never worked with our computer. So when we recently got a new computer, I attempted again to install it. Failure, yet again. But without getting to much into all of the details, the tablet came with Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0. I never bothered to install it before, with already having so many troubles with the software, I just naturally figured it wouldn't work. But I got thinking about it earlier this week and decided to give it a try. Success! So I've been plugging away with it, learning the ins and outs of photoshop!

So I took one of my newer works, and tried out coloring it.

Over all, I am satisfied with the results... But I am a tad disappointed with the loss of the original line work. For example, his nose and mouth. Anyway, can't wait to test it out some more. If anyone has any tips to give about using photoshop -- I'm all ears.

Illustrations of My Mind

2011-06-11T21:04:00.000-07:00

I don't upload much work to the web these days. It's not in a blatant attempt to avoid posting, I just never get around to it. Thanks for visiting, comments and critiques are valued.

Recent Illustrations

2011-02-27T06:05:00.000-08:00

The year was 2006. That was the year this all started. I was thirteen. I had no prior knowledge to being on the web. I was a very young and aspiring artist. Today, the year is 2011. I'm eighteen years old. I stand six feet tall. This year, I graduate from high school -- an my interest is as strong today is it was in '06. I hope to go to art school in a couple of years, and am really excited to make my way in this world as an artist. As amazing and as intimidating as that sounds.

Through it all, this weblog is and will remain my single greatest memory of my development in art. Granted, I'm still a young artist. So I can't reflect as greatly as I could in, say, another five years? But still, it's amazing to look back through all the years. All the various techniques learned and attempted. In penciling, inking, coloring, shading, anatomy, structure, perspective. All of the illustrations I've long forgotten. All the ones I remember being proud of. All of them. It's strange to look back though, when I'm at a time in my life where all I can do is look ahead.

Thanks to everyone for all the comments over the years. You're the ones I owe a lot to. For all the advice you've given. For the praise and criticism. And maybe greater than all, encouraging me to press on in my development art. You guys have all been great. And I'll never forget you.

Without this crazy little blog, I don't know if I could've ever gotten this far. And who knows, maybe in another five years I'll post again -- talking about my growth since this post.

Sorry!

2010-10-16T09:15:00.001-07:00

Sorry for the lack of posting, guys. I have been drawing a lot. (..And writing.) The scanner is broken. So, I can't scan any drawings in. Also, I'm not really not on Blogger anymore. So, sorry for lack of posting.

And still, another

2010-03-25T18:05:00.001-07:00

Be patient, more postage is on its way.

Wacha Think?

2010-03-24T17:13:00.000-07:00

Hmm? Do you like?

Okay people, I didn't finish her hand, or her feet, because it's been SO hard!! (NOTE: I couldn't finish her right hand, because I ran put of space..) I've tried different angles, different styles, but still... nothing. *sigh* Anyhow, I will attempt to finish this drawing. Which is becoming a rarity for me. Which is why it's so important to me to finish. But, before I go and try to wrap it up, I'm going to go see what my buddy Steve thinks of it. Ask if he has some constructive criticism. Though there's nothing I could really change at this point. lol

Oh, and stay tuned for more... I have plenty of drawings that have been stacking up on me. I just need to scan them in.

...So, you want some more, huh?

2010-03-10T11:53:00.000-08:00

...well, come back in about a week. I should have some more drawings uploaded by then. But for now, because I love ya, here you go.

More Scribble

2010-02-22T19:02:00.000-08:00

T.G.I.F.

2010-01-22T20:30:00.000-08:00

Recently, I've been reading Klaus Jenson's, DC's Guide to Draw Comic. It's a really good book. I'm learning quite a bit...

random drawings...
more randomness...

Well, can't think of much to say... I've got to get back to my work-out now. More soon!

Art Attack!!

2010-01-20T12:20:00.001-08:00

Some more work for my faithful followers...

Okay, so lately... I've been experiencing just why body-sketching is so important... I guess it took me long enough, huh? Anyhow, I drew the above with a blue pencil. Kinda a new practice for me. And after I loaded this in, I realized it was too light -- so, I quickly ran a regular pencil over it.

I've realized something now, about faces, that I never realized before. And on that suspenseful note, I remind you to log back soon, as I reveal just what exactly I learned, and what I hope to do to change it.

Got some oval templates the other day, and couldn't wait to try it out. Hints, so many circles. Also, tell me what you think of the hand sketch... I kinda don't like it. Fingers look like melting cheese..
Rough sketching... Not too much to say.

The big one, is a picture I'm currently doing of Johnny Storm, The Human Torch! It's been a real learning experience though, playing with the flames rolling of his shoulder and head, etc. Hope to post the finished version as soon as I'm done.

This attempt at a dude flying, is actually an older drawing than the other above pics... But, I just wanted to post it anyways. And on a side note, my inspiration for this sketching was the anoucnment that Paul Levitz will return to the Legion of Super Heroes this spring! And, as if that wasn't exciting enough, rising star artist Yildiray Cinar is doing art! (I'm new to his work, but so far, I'm a fan!) So for anybody who cares, here's a link to the article over at the DCU blog.

I'm reading a book right now, preaching the importance of knowing the human anatomy. So, above are some attempts at the overall structure of the human head.

More to come, so stay tuned!

20-10

2010-01-18T12:57:00.001-08:00

First post of 0'10... Oops, no wait... 2010? Yeah, right...

well, it's unfinished... But I like it. Actually, I learned something VERY interesting about this drawing. The 'runner' in the above pic, is drawn absolutely perfect. Not drawn perfect, I mean, his muscle's are in perfect alignment... Everything matches up. But sadly, that means I did it wrong, right? Wait. If I drew him perfect, how is he wrong? Nobody looks perfect when they're running. So, to his right, you'll find a proportionally accurate runner -- also crossing the finish line.

got some erasable color pencils, and went to town.

Okay, so I'd like to say that a resolution I made this New Year's was to start posting regularly, here on my blog. I'd like to say that. But I won't. Because that would be an empty promise I honestly can't keep. Finding the time to post is unbelievable!! But honestly, I am drawing close to everyday. (for now, anyways... lol)

Paint Christmas For Me

2009-12-24T12:14:00.000-08:00

Here's a little something I made for the Holiday Season. Merry Christmas, all!!

Paint me a picture, puppet. One with snow abound and jolly aplenty of the Christmas' long ago, and the Christmas to be rendered. One with a pine tree, freshly cut and needles seemingly array, bringing about the renowned cheer of Christmas day.

Don't stop there, puppet. The picture isn't finished, yet.
Don't forget to paint the children aglow, writing letters simply addressed to the North Pole, and don't forget our old friend, St. Nicholas, checking his list not only once but twice, in preparation for the big day.

What's that, puppet? Oh yes, how could I have forgotten?!
The popcorn a'poppin', the stockings a'hung, the fire a'crack'a'ling, the children they hum. The presents are neatly placed, with ribbons and bows, the light from the tree creates a great glow. The candy canes are hung, numbered so few, ornaments and mistletoe, decorated just for you.

Be patient, puppet, we're almost through.
Carols and story's, being sung and read, second chances are given, hope revealed in His birth, the old year is goodbye'd, the new year is greeted. So Merry Christmas to you, and a Happy New Year, too.

Lotta' faces

2009-12-06T20:16:00.001-08:00

Prudent Art?

2009-08-23T19:18:00.001-07:00

When I visit a blog that hasn't been updated in quite some time... I generally start to worry about the posters 'personal' health. I just wanted you all to know, I am ALIVE. note: some of these these pics are drawn very lightly, so you might have to click to see better.

A lotta sketches of people in motion/standing still/etc..

I know, it's horrible... But I started to work fastly, which created haste. Which in turn looks bad. Some people can make it work, however... COUGH, cough, Jeff Heerman, COUGH!

I'm quite proud of the dude in profile in this pic. Mainly because I didn't even look at anything when I did him.

Penciling My Imagination

2009-04-25T07:37:00.001-07:00

SisterBlog?

2009-03-24T15:06:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, big news! I made yesterday, a sister-blog to comixHub. Introducing, Thought Conjunction! Click title, to visit. I made this site in hopes of becoming a better writer. Why am I interested in becoming a better writer? I can't even begin to tell you how many times I read a comic/book/anything, and think to myself, "Wow, they could have explained that a LOT better." Thus, I want to challenge myself to write and see if I can actually do any better. So, with my focus shifting towards writing -- what about drawing? Hey now, I'm not at all abandoning drawing! In fact, I hope that maybe my writing will encourage me to illustrate my stories.

So with that being said, hopefully I can start posting here more often! And also, I have another announcement coming up soon, so stay tuned for that. Thanks for reading and come back soon!

Up And At Them

2009-03-03T11:37:00.000-08:00

Head for a head, and I don't know how to draw a body?

2009-01-31T20:22:00.000-08:00

Well, the title says it all...I've focused so immensely on drawing the human head, I feel that any sort of ability I used to have on drawing the human body is fineto! That being said, does anybody know of some good books to help learn the human figure?

DRWN

2009-01-19T20:48:00.000-08:00

I've DRWN some pics, for you njoy!

09'

2009-01-02T19:37:00.000-08:00

2009? Happy New Year!

2008-12-31T20:05:00.000-08:00

A year of upset, a year of success. A year of distress, a year of happiness. I bid it farewell, and look forward to 2009. All the sorrow and all the happiness it's destined to bring, will only be reveled in due time. Happy New Year all, and may God bless you more this year than He has ever before.

DRAW!

2008-12-16T20:50:00.000-08:00

Here's some drawings ... Or, might I say UNFINISHED drawings? Hope to post some finished pic's later this month, but don't bet on it -- I'm horrible at posting! Lots to come.

* * ZAP * *

2008-12-05T20:16:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone, here's some new drawings I've been working on lately. So, can you all believe it's just a little bit longer and CHRISTMAS is finally here!!! Man, it's weird how everyone's giddy this time of year ... And just so filled with joy.

comixHub?

2008-11-30T18:09:00.000-08:00

Well, I've been thinking about this for years ... What do you all think about changing the name of comixBlog to comixHub?

With Age Comes, Your Wisdom Teeth

2008-10-28T20:11:00.001-07:00

I visited my dentist. Normally this would be a pleasant occasion for me, considering I have nearly perfect teeth and hardly ever have cavities. THANK GOD! But this visit, I received bad news. My wisdom teeth need to be pulled effective immediately ... or rather, December. Originally, there was hope my mouth was big enough to keep the wisdom teeth, but that later proved to be false. But, with every bad -- there's a good. My Good? This whole wisdom teeth shpeil has motivated me to draw a short series of dentists comics. Stay Tuned, more to come!

It's my birthday, and I can blog about it if I want to!

2008-10-15T15:07:00.000-07:00

Well, I'm sixteen today. I've already taken the time to pray today and thank my Lord and Saviour for allowing me to get another year older. On one side I'm happy, and looking forward to what the future beholds... And on the other side, I feel like these sixteen years have gone so quickly -- how fast will the next sixteen be? I feel like I can still remember my thirteenth birthday, and that was three years ago!

But I know I didn't age over night -- it just gradually happened. And as the guy at the grocery store said today, "-- beats the alternative,". It was kind of ironic he would say that, he didn't know it was my birthday -- we were just talking about life in general. So, it's my birthday, and I can blog about it if I want to! And if you want to, you can leave me a happy birthday comment. Hint, hint... lol

I don't get it: Is it fish or is it chicken?

2008-10-08T12:47:00.000-07:00

I'm not trying to be full of myself or anything -- but I'm 500x better an artist than when I started this blog!!! Seriously, you dig through the archives and see for yourself...

Drawings of eyes -- and then the pscho guy at the bottom.

A couple of drawings...

Who so serious? I drew this in maybe 5 minutes.
That might be a record time for me... Seriously.

Facial Express

2008-09-27T06:50:00.000-07:00

I seriously have been drawing everyday, I just can never find time to post... So for the sake of posting something art related, I just wanted to comment on my quest to become a better artist. I've developed more in the facial category than anything else... I still have some hiccup's when drawing the eyes and the nose... But from what I understand -- pretty much every artist does.

One of the bigger focuses I have is to learn how to fully exploit facial expressions. When they're angry, when they're sad, when they're plotting of being bad... lol

Don't go green, Go Saved.

2008-09-25T18:17:00.001-07:00

Lets take a moment, to stop... And think. Quit following the trend, and simply stop... And think. WARNING: Thinking the following way may potentially change the way the world looks at you.

We must save the world. Stop, now think. How can you truely save the world, without saving yourself first? Stop, now think. Everybody is worried about GoingGreen, what about GoingSaved? Why would you worry about others, before worrying about yourself? Stop, now think. Though worrying about others is considered a friendly gesture, and it is just that, how can one save a million -- if he himself is not saved? Stop, now think. Man has consistently worried about everything. World War, World War 2, Ice Age, now... Global warming -- oh sorry, climate changing. Stop, now think. Could there possibly be anything more to this, than meets the eye? Stop, now think. Going Green is simply a distraction to help us forget about the only thing that's important. Stop, now think. Are you Going Green, or are you Going Saved? Stop, now think.

Normally, at the end of a post that is not art related, I delete it. But not this one, this is a message that must be heard.

Robots

2008-08-05T06:41:00.001-07:00

I love bread!!!!

2008-08-04T10:45:00.001-07:00

ART Attack

2008-08-02T11:01:00.001-07:00

Skeletons

2008-08-01T14:27:00.000-07:00

They're kinda hard to see, I guess I didn't press hard enough... Tee-hee

I can't believe these aren't... DRAWINGS!!!!

2008-05-20T21:09:00.000-07:00

Doodle-Daddle.4

2008-05-18T11:33:00.001-07:00

Doodle-Daddle.3

2008-05-11T00:01:00.000-07:00

Doodle-Daddle.2

2008-05-10T00:01:00.000-07:00

Doodle-Daddle

2008-05-09T10:38:00.001-07:00

Comments/crits are appreciated.

More Faces

2008-04-04T20:03:00.000-07:00

Comments/crits are appreciated.

Faces

2008-04-03T09:27:00.000-07:00

I posted the incomplete image -- the one to your left -- before, and decided to post it now that it's all finished up.

Inspiration

2008-04-02T15:54:00.001-07:00

Check this out:

My dad was looking through some of his old magazines today, and somehow this cover caught my eye. I found this picture to be VERY inspirational, and I figured why not spread the joy!

I hope to draw some cars like these later today, and hopefully can post them later this week... But while I'm talking about inspiration; one of my favorite bands -- Hawk Nelson -- is doing a new cd, and the cover is straight up amazing!

I'm not really sure why, but I just love this art style!!! (like I even need to say it, but the above pic is from hawknelson.com XD)

Close... But no cigar!

2008-04-01T12:15:00.001-07:00

Alright, I posted a while back about my difficulty with drawing eyes. I think I'm getting closer, but still no cigar. Oh, by the way; Happy April Fools Day!

Sketch-Skatch

2008-03-27T13:56:00.001-07:00

Just messing around with some different styles here... I seam to really like two particular art styles:

1. The real crisp and cartoony style of Foster Home For Imaginary friends. (I stole this above pic from fosterstv.blogspot.com.)

2. The complicated yet simple look of this drawing above... (I stole this pic from joedodd.blogspot.com/)

Faces

2008-02-27T17:21:00.000-08:00

One thing became evident to me as I worked on these drawings... I really suck at drawing eyes. I always manage to draw the one eye tipping, and the other one relatively straight. And when I get both of the eyes straightened out alright, the pupil's seams off.. None the less it's very frustrating to me, and it is ultimately something I need to work at. But I like facing challenges, mainly because: 10 out of 10 times, you prosper from it in the end. Anyhow, here's some drawings:

Sketchings

2008-02-11T17:47:00.001-08:00

Sketchings

2008-01-08T19:51:00.001-08:00

Some sketches I had for characters in Class 101.

Green Lantern: Kilowog

2007-12-31T12:18:00.001-08:00

Green Lantern: Kilowog

inked version.

Fantastic 4 ARMOR

2007-12-22T17:30:00.000-08:00

Fantastic, isn't it?

2007-08-08T20:49:00.001-07:00

More Ben

2007-07-26T14:45:00.001-07:00

More Fantastic Drawings soon... I hope

Introducing, Ben Grimm

2007-07-18T20:22:00.000-07:00

Well, saw FF2 (Fantastic Four 2) a while back, and I must say... I'm addicted! I just got a three pack of ULTIMATE Fantastic Four, and I'm also reading Marvel Knights 4, drawn by Steve McNiven. 4 is kinda old, but oh well... The art is still inspiring.

I'm also drawing all of the other Fantastic Four members, and I will hopefully be done with them soon... And, after that, I'll more than likely do a whole picture of all of 'em. Any maybe a skecth of Doom soon...

Anyhow, crits are welcome. Please

Summer Time Art Attack

2007-06-27T17:23:00.000-07:00

Iron Man
Iron Man colored

The avengers

Sketch It

2007-04-19T18:27:00.000-07:00

Here's some 'new' drawings I did earlier today, listening to a few new CD's I got. Very inspirational stuff... Check it out!

Sketch it up!

2007-04-19T15:41:00.000-07:00

Check it out...

2007-04-14T14:00:00.000-07:00

...Some doodles!

Todays Scribble

2007-03-09T18:22:00.000-08:00

Drawings

2007-02-10T08:35:00.000-08:00

These are just some cartoony faces I did, with a body structure for my next drawing I'm working on...
And here's is my latest drawing of Spider-man. check it out!

SUPERpost

2007-01-13T06:09:00.001-08:00

Spider-man unmasked

2006-12-20T11:26:00.000-08:00

GHryder

2006-12-06T18:52:00.000-08:00

More art to the previous 'Speedo' picture I posted a few days ago. This is basically an idea I'm working on about a Young man named Gunther Haus. Disliking his name as much as he does, he calls himself: Gun or GH. Still thawing out some more idea's to play with, but he basically races for 'pink' slips, and accidently gets sucked up in a time paradox. Still much more theories to be released..

New Post XD

2006-12-04T15:29:00.001-08:00

I just did this one.

Speedo is a character I have for a comic idea.

Introducing: electron. I posted pictures of him a while back, but here he is again.

More Art

2006-10-22T15:52:00.000-07:00

More Art

Good Times

2006-09-23T20:33:00.000-07:00

Some Stuff

2006-09-18T21:02:00.000-07:00

Here's some pictures I did so far this week. comments/crits appreciated

Outsider Art Club

2006-09-18T16:46:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody! coming to you late this week, anyhow... Here's our word of the week: What did you want to be when you grow up? A former outsider art club session.

Racin' hard!!!

2006-09-10T15:28:00.000-07:00

Word of the week is: Racin. For example, the guy to the left was hurt, Racing. More to come, hopefully...

somethin' new

2006-09-07T06:03:00.000-07:00

A piece I did... Enjoy

Cold 2!

2006-09-03T21:57:00.000-07:00

Don't know if anybody can really read this well, but what it says is: Get cold beer for free! And the Character says: Is this for real? More cold, to come!!!

People

2006-09-02T19:16:00.000-07:00

update

2006-08-27T06:37:00.000-07:00

Haven't been drawing lately, hope to post something later this week...

Sunday!

2006-08-20T19:51:00.000-07:00

Couldn't connect to blogger for some reason, so coming to you late for the word of the week: Flu. Feeling sickish lately, but don't worry, the drawings will keep on coming!

101

2006-08-13T09:35:00.000-07:00

Here's some more pictures I did... I think that I'll start posting here everyday, because I do draw everyday... I just don't post as much as I once did.

Road2Detroit

2006-08-12T13:52:00.000-07:00

R2D pictures, still trying to get the main character down. Anyhow, I'll post more later...

Scenery Shots

2006-08-11T16:35:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody

2006-08-09T18:59:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody, decided to post something un-word-of-the-week related... Sorry I haven't been posting much lately, I'm working on that comic right now for the Down With Detroit. I'm currently working on the story-line, so far I'm calling the comic: Road2Detroit... Anyhow, these were inspired by Randy.

Scribble Scrabble

2006-07-28T20:32:00.000-07:00

Little Something

2006-07-14T08:12:00.000-07:00

I call him Tred

2006-07-10T07:57:00.000-07:00

Alright, evertime I've decided to sit down and draw, I come out with this guy! Currently, I'm calling him Tred, and I think he might be one of the main characters for my newest comic.

Hero Time

2006-06-27T21:12:00.000-07:00

As I mentioned on the second comment in the previous post, I'm currently working on a new comic. Here's the main character, no official name yet for the time being...

Super Hero Test

2006-06-21T16:56:00.000-07:00

Here's a super hero I did earlier today, enjoy!

Spider-man

2006-06-11T15:52:00.000-07:00

comic of the week!

2006-06-02T20:49:00.000-07:00

Marvel Pictures

2006-05-28T11:54:00.000-07:00

Here is the incredible Hulk
Spider-man
and another spider-man. Enjoy!

Simplistic

2006-05-13T17:55:00.000-07:00

Space9

2006-05-05T13:57:00.000-07:00

Space9 Previews

2006-05-02T19:37:00.000-07:00

Some unfinished pieces for my next comic strip. Thanks for all the comments, and enjoy!

Just Some faces

2006-04-29T14:24:00.000-07:00

Unfinished Super Heroes

2006-04-23T13:02:00.001-07:00

Comic Strip

2006-04-21T20:39:00.000-07:00

Space9 "Remix"

2006-04-19T14:35:00.000-07:00

I re-mixed the old Space9 comic a little, enjoy!

Sketches

2006-04-18T12:22:00.000-07:00

Super Heroes and Villains

2006-04-15T06:26:00.000-07:00

Again, I am really sorry for not updating in a while.

Pictures

2006-04-12T06:56:00.000-07:00

I've been hard at work lately, sorry for not updating.

Space9

2006-04-08T18:53:00.000-07:00

Space9 1#

2006-04-08T06:39:00.000-07:00

Space9

2006-04-07T12:06:00.000-07:00

Yup... I'm going to make a spacey comic series.

Faces

2006-04-03T17:44:00.001-07:00

I'm going to run a pencil over these two pictures, color them, and see how they turn out.

Not so serious

2006-04-01T07:17:00.000-08:00

I have made my decision... I am shutting down comixBlog for good... April Fools Day! Just a reminder that today is April 1, and I think everybody knows what that means.

Just a couple of pictures. The third picture is not yet finished.

Krazy Kat

2006-03-29T19:45:00.000-08:00

Okay, I tried the Krazy Kat style and ended up with these two results.

Test

2006-03-28T04:40:00.000-08:00