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[Maynard]

This one slipped out. I really don't have time to be doodling. David Coleman gets credit for the wolf that I thought I could "copy in 10 minutes". Ha!

You've got to make time for you!!!

 

[squeen]

A wandering sketch that was straight-to-ink-without-a-plan. Still not quite clicking, but I'm trying to get back into the swing. This one was done during a long telecon. In the end, the brush pen came out and "brought the black big-time". I don't hate (all of) it.

 

[squeen]

Trying to prime the pump after a bunch of failed starts. Back to an old stalwart...copying the masters.

 

[squeen]

I got carried away copying a retro-face from a Bilquis Evely Supergirl cover. I whimped out and pencil-shaded it rather than trying to ink it as I originally intended.

Yes. I know. This is not the D&D aesthetic any of us are looking for...

Another Evely portrait reproduction using a brush pen. Very Flash Gordon retro (Foster, Raymond, Williamson,etc.).

 

[squeen]

Another weird doodle that picked up some interesting (guilty) body language. While it may seem a stretch while looking at this hot mess, @Maynard I'm feeling almost back up to speed and think I'm about ready to dive into something more substantial next.

 

[Maynard]

Oooh baby we might see another publication out of me soon then =) <3

 

[squeen]

Never posted this one. Inspired by a Gary Gianni piece from Seven Kingdoms. I was going to ink it...but life happened.

 

[squeen]

A recent practice piece with a new #0 brush, dip-pen and mapping nib

 

[squeen]

Another bit of tomfoolery with the dip pen and small "mapping" nib

 

[squeen]

A hasty figure-drawing indulgence

 

[squeen]

Need a ride?

 

[squeen]

Trolling all of you...

 

[squeen]

A small doodle wondering if I could still draw a female face after a sad portrait attempt...

...the truth is I could not without lots of digital surgery. I need to get back into the swing of things.

 

[The1True]

Faces are a nightmare. Other artists in my animation program struggled mightily with hands and feet primarily (I notice you dodged the feet, so maybe that's a thing for you too?), but for me faces were the worst. My life-drawing portfolio is full of faceless models lol. Somewhere around then, I realized I don't really remember people's faces. Like I recognize people by their faces, but if I had to relate their description to, say, a police portrait artist, I'd have a bitch of a time. I have no idea what that is.

Also, if you haven't already, I 1000% recommend enrolling in a life-drawing class. You'll get lots of helpful feedback, a ton of exercise for your fine motor muscles, and drawing a three dimensional human is completely different from drawing from reference photos. Also, a good life-drawing program will force you to draw a wider range of body types, which can be surprisingly helpful!

Keep up the great work!

 

[squeen]

Thanks man! I wish I had time for such a class.

One famous artist (I don't recall who) when asked "What's the hardest thing to draw?" replied: "The other eye."
Our brains demand near perfect symmetry in the face. It's merciless.

 

[squeen]

A pencil sketch inspired by Karl Kopinski's Khemeri Barrow Kings drawing



Karl's original is far better, but it's a watercolor.

 

[Malrex]

So when can I hire you Squeen?

I promise it wouldn't be a paladin.

 

[squeen]

I'm over-committed with a long-term project at work until 2026. Until then (and maybe even afterwards!), I'm an unreliable flake.

...but I do appreciate the sentiment. Personally, I feel that I still have a long way to go on "gettin' gud" with illustration---especially ink.

 

[Malrex]

I'm over-committed with a long-term project at work until 2026. Until then (and maybe even afterwards!), I'm an unreliable flake.

...but I do appreciate the sentiment. Personally, I feel that still have a long way to go on "gettin' gud" with illustration---especially ink.

*marks calendar*

 

[squeen]

An alternate concept of the Morkoth based on the 1e MM description (but not really its illustration)