I really need to do way more sketching than I have been.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
One+-a-day - 3-19-13
My dog Candy curled up in a blanket in front of me on the couch. I had to sketch her.
I really need to do way more sketching than I have been.
I really need to do way more sketching than I have been.
One-a-day 3-19-13
The view from my seat at the co-op market downtown. Very quick impression.
By the by, I misdated yesterday's one-a-day, it's supposed to be for the 18th. I should check the date before writing it, lol.
By the by, I misdated yesterday's one-a-day, it's supposed to be for the 18th. I should check the date before writing it, lol.
One-a-day
So a billion things have happened since my last post.
The move didn't go through, but we're still trying.
I turned 24, and had the absolute best birthday ever. My friends and family put together an adventure for me involving all of my favorite fandoms. One of the many perks of having theatre techie friends is the awesomeness they can pull together. I'm uploading the story of that as soon as I can.
At the end of the adventure they revealed an ipad, all for me, that my community had all pitched in for. So amazing! I love this thing so much!
Now that I have a full portable studio in the form of an ipad, I'm starting a one-a-day sketchbook in the app 'paper by 53'. It's a very limited drawing app, but I've found it nice for quickly capturing ideas. Here is the first of them. I may not upload them everyday, but I'm going to try to upload them at least once a week.
The move didn't go through, but we're still trying.
I turned 24, and had the absolute best birthday ever. My friends and family put together an adventure for me involving all of my favorite fandoms. One of the many perks of having theatre techie friends is the awesomeness they can pull together. I'm uploading the story of that as soon as I can.
At the end of the adventure they revealed an ipad, all for me, that my community had all pitched in for. So amazing! I love this thing so much!
Now that I have a full portable studio in the form of an ipad, I'm starting a one-a-day sketchbook in the app 'paper by 53'. It's a very limited drawing app, but I've found it nice for quickly capturing ideas. Here is the first of them. I may not upload them everyday, but I'm going to try to upload them at least once a week.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
My Free Time
I know it's been a while since I've had a chance to update my blogs, it happens. So very much has happened since I last updated.
Just recently, I was officially hired into the Paramount Theater, where I have been working as a techie-for-hire for the past 3 years, specializing in Soundboard Operations, and Lighting Design. The city finally noticed I'm practically always there, so they gave me a fancy title, and keys to the building, put me on payroll, and everything.
I'm very excited about it, and I know it will only help my art. I'm a big believer in how every thing you do has an effect on your art, even if it seems unrelated.
in other news, I've been offered membership in the local Artist's League, I'm excited about that. it's not an exclusive club or anything, but they saw some of my work and would like me to start participating in their shows and such.
I'm also moving! we're buying a house and officially laying down roots in this town, and I'm so excited about it. I've been the one handling the real estate agent and loan officer, mountains and mountains of paperwork! Very stressful, but fun in a way. the house is small, but absolutely fantastic, and really suited to our way of life. also, there's room in it for me to have my own studio! I can finally start producing more physical pieces!
I am dearly hoping that I will have more time to update this, and my other blog once the move is finished.
Just recently, I was officially hired into the Paramount Theater, where I have been working as a techie-for-hire for the past 3 years, specializing in Soundboard Operations, and Lighting Design. The city finally noticed I'm practically always there, so they gave me a fancy title, and keys to the building, put me on payroll, and everything.
I'm very excited about it, and I know it will only help my art. I'm a big believer in how every thing you do has an effect on your art, even if it seems unrelated.
in other news, I've been offered membership in the local Artist's League, I'm excited about that. it's not an exclusive club or anything, but they saw some of my work and would like me to start participating in their shows and such.
I'm also moving! we're buying a house and officially laying down roots in this town, and I'm so excited about it. I've been the one handling the real estate agent and loan officer, mountains and mountains of paperwork! Very stressful, but fun in a way. the house is small, but absolutely fantastic, and really suited to our way of life. also, there's room in it for me to have my own studio! I can finally start producing more physical pieces!
I am dearly hoping that I will have more time to update this, and my other blog once the move is finished.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
48hr Film Festival
So, we've been participating in the Greensboro 48hr film festival every year for the past 3 years. we do it with the same family every year, the fantastic Chabon family, who absolutely make it a joy. a lot of people find the 48hr very stressful, but they manage to make it this giant rush of creative fun. I love it so much!
This year, we drew the comedy genre, and they asked me to animate a short snippet for their short. now, by the rules of the 48hr nothing in your short can be pre-made. so yesterday I sat down for 12 and a half hours working on animating a 24 second short. omg it was SO FUN! I wasn't sure if it would be done, but it is, and wow - did I learn a lot! 12 and a half hours of (almost) straight animation! well, I did pause to eat and paint a baby doll's head, but that's about it.
first off I finally used my newer animation program that I hadn't attempted a project in yet, so I didn't really know the program. but I got used to it pretty fast out of necessity. nothing helps you learn a program faster then when you need to get something done for a deadline! they also gave me a lot of creative freedom, I got free reign with character concept and design, as well as the actual script for the animation part. all they asked me to stick to was "Campy parody of an anti-tattoo PSA". and my goodness, did I have fun with that! even managed to sneak in a guest appearance of a (slightly more buff then normal) Arty!
I did all of the animation without knowing what kind of narration they are going to put over it, as they decided to do the narration according to what I animated. so I'm seriously excited to hear what they are going to come up with!
I seriously can't wait for the screening on wednesday! this is the first time my animation will be featured on the big screen. I'm pretty nervous really. the animation itself is not something I would normally publish - I had no time for clean-up work at all, so the lines are a bit sketchy and the motions are choppy.
but I had fun, and learned a whole lot, and that's what the 48hr film festival is ultimately about for me.
what's funny is thanks to this, I have an Animation Director credit on my resume...
Also I did end up having an assistant animator for 3 frames, as my friend Ryan wanted to try his hand at it. so I let him do a couple 'tweens. what's great is now he's really excited and wants to learn how to draw better so he can learn to animate! I hope he does, I could use more people who actually want to do the work in my production company.
I'll be uploading the finished project after the screening on Wednesday, as I want the short to remain a surprise. you don't see much animation in the 48hr, but I'm hoping to change that in coming years. if I can get a team of animators together, maybe I'll even have my own group one year.
This year, we drew the comedy genre, and they asked me to animate a short snippet for their short. now, by the rules of the 48hr nothing in your short can be pre-made. so yesterday I sat down for 12 and a half hours working on animating a 24 second short. omg it was SO FUN! I wasn't sure if it would be done, but it is, and wow - did I learn a lot! 12 and a half hours of (almost) straight animation! well, I did pause to eat and paint a baby doll's head, but that's about it.
first off I finally used my newer animation program that I hadn't attempted a project in yet, so I didn't really know the program. but I got used to it pretty fast out of necessity. nothing helps you learn a program faster then when you need to get something done for a deadline! they also gave me a lot of creative freedom, I got free reign with character concept and design, as well as the actual script for the animation part. all they asked me to stick to was "Campy parody of an anti-tattoo PSA". and my goodness, did I have fun with that! even managed to sneak in a guest appearance of a (slightly more buff then normal) Arty!
I did all of the animation without knowing what kind of narration they are going to put over it, as they decided to do the narration according to what I animated. so I'm seriously excited to hear what they are going to come up with!
I seriously can't wait for the screening on wednesday! this is the first time my animation will be featured on the big screen. I'm pretty nervous really. the animation itself is not something I would normally publish - I had no time for clean-up work at all, so the lines are a bit sketchy and the motions are choppy.
but I had fun, and learned a whole lot, and that's what the 48hr film festival is ultimately about for me.
what's funny is thanks to this, I have an Animation Director credit on my resume...
Also I did end up having an assistant animator for 3 frames, as my friend Ryan wanted to try his hand at it. so I let him do a couple 'tweens. what's great is now he's really excited and wants to learn how to draw better so he can learn to animate! I hope he does, I could use more people who actually want to do the work in my production company.
I'll be uploading the finished project after the screening on Wednesday, as I want the short to remain a surprise. you don't see much animation in the 48hr, but I'm hoping to change that in coming years. if I can get a team of animators together, maybe I'll even have my own group one year.
Monday, May 21, 2012
thoughts at 3am
I've been bad, haven't updated in so long.
but I've been drawing. though perhaps not as oft as I should be.
what happens is I end up working a show (theatre) and stop all art-making processes during tech week. then I take a day off after tech week to recoup, and play video games. then I get completely involved in video games and end up using all my spare time playing games instead of drawing as I should use it.
I've seriously got to get back into the habit. did a bit better today, managed to keep myself mostly off the games and did some gesture exercises and form studies. but geez, am I rusty.
In other news, I've started ATCs!
Ah, here's "My Brother", an ink interpretation of his regalia. Also up for sale. Ink on Bristol, 3.5" x 2.5"
Then finally for now is "Becca's Colors" a simple Hummingbird based on my sister's regalia hair ties.
so as you can see, I wasn't lying when I said I had been drawing. but I also wasn't lying when I said I haven't been drawing enough.
in other news, I've been studying James Gurney, and his book "Color & Light".
I absolutely ADORE this book. You see, I've only recently began exploring Color Theory. (I've never had a lesson, ever.) but I've been finding it difficult in application. I think I'm starting to understand more though, thanks to his book.
James Gurney, you're my hero!
Well, this post is beginning to feel rather long, so I'll leave you for now. More updates to come sooner then the last time, promise!
~*Elizabeth
but I've been drawing. though perhaps not as oft as I should be.
what happens is I end up working a show (theatre) and stop all art-making processes during tech week. then I take a day off after tech week to recoup, and play video games. then I get completely involved in video games and end up using all my spare time playing games instead of drawing as I should use it.
I've seriously got to get back into the habit. did a bit better today, managed to keep myself mostly off the games and did some gesture exercises and form studies. but geez, am I rusty.
In other news, I've started ATCs!
This is Otto the Octopus, he's my first ATC, though he got traded third. Acrylic and Pen on Bristol.
Next up is "Dancing at Dawn", the second card I made, and first to be traded. Watercolor & Ink on Bristol
The birdie pic there is titled "We are Family", and was my third card drawn. Watercolor & Ink on Bristol. Second to be traded.
That bumbler over there is called "Bumbler", and is up for sale. Watercolor & Ink on Bristol. 2.5" x 3.5"
"Dragonfly Dreams" there, also up for sale. Watercolor & Ink on Bristol. 2.5" x 3.5"
Followed shortly by "Pride", a WIP that I've yet to finish.
This one is titled "My Sister" and is based on my sister's regalia. Ink on Bristol. up for sale as well.
The next is another go at "Dancing at Dawn", trying to refine the design. Up for sale. Watercolor & Ink on Bristol. 2.5" x 3.5"
Then finally for now is "Becca's Colors" a simple Hummingbird based on my sister's regalia hair ties.
so as you can see, I wasn't lying when I said I had been drawing. but I also wasn't lying when I said I haven't been drawing enough.
in other news, I've been studying James Gurney, and his book "Color & Light".
I absolutely ADORE this book. You see, I've only recently began exploring Color Theory. (I've never had a lesson, ever.) but I've been finding it difficult in application. I think I'm starting to understand more though, thanks to his book.
James Gurney, you're my hero!
Well, this post is beginning to feel rather long, so I'll leave you for now. More updates to come sooner then the last time, promise!
~*Elizabeth
Friday, March 2, 2012
Gestures and Teapots
I have been drawing quite a bit, venturing into realism and such.
tonight I attempted 30-second gesture sketches for the first time ever, here's the results.
I'm addicted! I used Posemaniac's generator; http://www.posemaniacs.com/thirtysecond
after that, I totally WAS going to attempt a still life of a teapot, but then didn't quite make it...
drew this for my sister, who switches from being a Monkey Girl to a Little Teapot... so just for her, A Little Monkey Teapot.
tonight I attempted 30-second gesture sketches for the first time ever, here's the results.
I'm addicted! I used Posemaniac's generator; http://www.posemaniacs.com/thirtysecond
after that, I totally WAS going to attempt a still life of a teapot, but then didn't quite make it...
drew this for my sister, who switches from being a Monkey Girl to a Little Teapot... so just for her, A Little Monkey Teapot.
got some weird shading going on, but not bad for a little 20min study I think. I'm happy with it at least. ^_^
Going to aim to do at least 10 minutes of Gesture drawing daily for a while, hopefully. :)
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