Made in Japan interview

An interview I did for 'Made in Japan'

Rhoena and Chica Teroso

Two more 2hr or under studies.PSCS2

Big Bang Theory fan art

Lately I've gotten heavily immersed in the fandom of the show The Big Bang Theory, doing an insane amount of fan art for my favorite duo, Sheldon and Penny.

Someone wrote a story that involved Sheldon and Penny as FBI Agents Mulder and Scully, and I had to draw them as such. The shocking part is that I colored it and actually liked the end result.

You can see more art HERE @ my blog.

Color Study 1

IPhone art by Dustin Bolton

iPhone Art

Brian Mcgee told me someone asked about iphone art. I've been playing around with the app BRUSHES for some time now. So far I find it to be the best app for image creation. Some people are using a Third Party stylus called POGO. Im not partial to the stylus myself I prefer a finger painting approach. For me, it's apart of the charm of painting on the touch screen. I have more Paintings to post, and more to come. They'll all be featured and tagged here on Sketchbook All Stars. Hit me up with any questions and check out the interesting and vibrant FLICKR pool for iPhone art.

-Dus

awakened

untitled

Mug Shot Madnesss

This was a fun exploration with color combinations (simulated colored pencils via Painter) . . . same difference, no? Not really but right now I'm enjoying exploring the crazy possibilities with Painter's tools.

Occasionally I like to mess around and sketch mug-shots. I'm not trying to put any one on blast, I just find these unwanted photographs so revealing. As usual the shape of the face and hair is exaggerated to protect the 'innocent'.

Hey have any you guys explored digital possibilities with Painter, Sketchbook Pro, iPhone or even a Nintendo DS?

Self Portrait

Oil on canvas 16 x 20 ... (this was done on a sheet of canvas from one of those canvas pads - guess that passes for a sketchbook? LOL
My favorite part of the painting is the catch light in my eyes and those ipod headphones.

Afua

My portrayal of the one and only...Angel Afua...

SKETCHING

I WAS MESSING AROUND IN PHOTOSHOP AND I HAVENT POSTED IN A WHILE HOPE EVERYONE IS WELL!!!!!

Great information ...

JILLIAN TAMAKI SKETCHBOOK
AN ONLINE COLLECTION OF DOODLES, SKETCHBOOK WORK, AND OCCASIONAL PROCESS SKETCHES.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2009
THOUGHTS ON A SKETCHBOOK


As I mentioned, I will not be teaching at Parsons next semester. I'll miss it, because I find a lot of inspiration working with other people.

Here are a few thoughts on sketchbooking, based on one of my handouts.

- Your personal work (sketchbook) and jobs (projects) are not separate. Your sketchbook work should be experimental and free and represent what truly interests YOU. Discoveries made in your sketchbook can and should find their way into your paid work.

- Make errors. Try new media. Cheesy and obvious-sounding, but true.

-Set out on a page having no clue where you're going or what you're doing.

- Try adopting a stream-of-consciousness approach to your sketchbook. The work need not be "finished" or comprehensive. If you find you are stuck, simply draw what is in front of you, faces, or start with random marks on a page and see where they lead.

-I am constantly amazed at the timidness of students. As if screwing something up a drawing is the worst thing in the world. Who cares? Better some crappy drawings thrown in once in a while versus you drawing the same thing, the same way, every time. Actually, if you DON'T have an occasional dog in there, you're probably doing it wrong.

-"But that's the way I DRAW/SEE THINGS!"... there is an intangible difference between a drawing that is "true" and a drawing that is "affected" or "put on". I try to explain this to students and I feel like I'm a New Age hippie or something. I think it (I've mentioned this before) comes down to paying attention, being analytical and "conscious" while you're crafting an image. Or never getting too comfortable with a way of doing things. Or not being lazy/scared to screw up. See point above.

-There is a cult of sketchbooks or sketchbook fetishism that I understand but also suspect can be limiting. Some people are lucky and talented enough to create sketchbooks that are works of art unto themselves. A lot of people aspire to that, but in my opinion, that can devolve into more of an aesthetic exercise, a "look", rather than a true extension of creativity. It just isn't the point. If crafting such work is important to you, perhaps keep two sketchbooks: one for that purpose and one for more rigorous exercises.

(By the way, I assure you Ted, whose work I linked to above, is not short on creativity! One glimpse at the war-zone that is his studio space is almost enough to confirm that...)

-If it helps, work on loose paper. 'Helps get away from the "object-ness" of the sketchbook itself.

- A good sketchbook page need not necessarily take a long time to complete.

-Don't work with a "viewer" in mind. It's unhelpful.

- I, personally, rarely make breakthroughs on actual "projects" (paid work). One of the best things I've done for my professional self was take a silkscreen class with David Sandlin, on my own time.

- Start drawings as if looking through new eyes, or with a new brain.

- Start drawings simply by asking yourself "what if...?"

Few pieces to show I still exist

well I just wanted to drop in a bit. Let the world know I still exhist. here are a few pieces of art and some update.

Nothing to special to report. I have a website and it is up and running. Well sort of, the domain expired so I have to wait 24 hours and it will go back online. It has some of my licensing work and stuff that you won't see on my da page. trying to have a place with more professional look I guess.

Http://www.drawlikecrazy.net

I have been working a crappy job here in Missouri since I got back and am behind on commissions and it is a little frustrating but I work in some art here and there.

I did some sketch cards for the blue line pro charity auction plus here are a few other things that I did but never put up here but they are on my DA page. Just to break the ice I guess.

Thanks for looking. Take care yall.

MF DOOM ART CONTEST

Greetings, brethren! just wanted to let ya'll know about the MF DOOM ART CONTEST i got going on over at ghettoManga. of course, you are ALL invited to enter! get the full details here

peace,

-samax

Latest Transit sketchs...

Smoke This Episode 1

WADDUPS!

I would like to share this with you guys. Thank you for your support and challenging me to push myself artistically. Everytime I come here theres always fresh and innovating stuff. Big ups to Mshindo on the book illustrations and big up to everyone here still doing there thing, big or small.

This is what has kept me busy during my timely "time off" I now got a job (not due to the animated skit) but blessingly through friends who were looking out for me.

So here it is, the aniamted skit I designed, directed and animated with the assistance of respectable artist who you guys should check out as well. Its an aniamted skit for a Toronto Rapper whose a big fan of cartoons and isnt afraid to go left while everyone goes right. he's got Big plans so heres Big Page's Smoke This Episode 1.


Click the link for some reason i can't get the code to embed it. Sorry.

http://vimeo.com/4523273

SMOKE THIS EPISODE 1 - Animated Skit from Andre Barnwell on Vimeo.

Wesley Snipes' Zulu Mech coming soon!

Our very own Mshindo I is about to change the game y'all! Check it!!

Latest Pencil Wiggles and Brush Figgets

This was an in class demo of one of my students. I was showing them how to mix color and paint with acrylic paints.

Colored Girl

It's May! Here's a recent colored piece I posted on my blog.

R.I.P Mr. Ernie Barnes - you will be missed... www.erniebarnes.com

Digital sketch (on site)

This is my first digital sketch since I have completed my goal of one year without digital art. The wacom took about 40 mins to get back use to drawing with then I shifted in gear. I will strive to do more of these and post my progress. One of my inspirations in digital sketching is Sparth. Being on site with my powerbook and wacom tablet is fueling - I really enjoyed this on. It was a bit difficult to sketch without letting the subjects see that I am staring at them.
Thank For Viewing'

This photo was taken after the original subjects left.

I added this shot because I would like to see images of other artist as they work...I hope this will inspire others to post similar shots.

Trying something New

Inking practice...

Hey guys. Finally working on my webcomic. Here's a peek...

DAWOOD MARION'S EXCLUSIVE OLD SCHOOL SKETCHBOOKS

Hey Everyone,
I have recently created a blog showcasing my art work from old sketchbooks and misc. papers. This work spans between 1987 - 2000. View, Enjoy and feel free to leave comments. I hope this inspires others to post they're old work. It did feel like a weird Idea at first but I figured I have enough of my most recent work to represent me on the web - so my older work wouldn't hurt anything.

DAWOOD MARION'S EXCLUSIVE OLD SCHOOL SKETCHBOOKS

This image is from 1988...
The Story Behind this image:
I was writing the the name "Mystro" at the time. There was another "Mystro" at the school (L.A.C.E.S). So you know whats good - we had to battle for the name. This dude was older and far more experienced at writing and bombing than I was but I had the heart to hit em' up. He won...but since I showed courage he allowed me to be "Lil Mystro". The dude (Mystro) who I speak of is Chemist (Lucas MacFadden) of the Jurassic 5.

Everyone watch this now...

Hey everybody. I've been doing a lot of research on the free content business model that is being employed by a lot of web only cartoonists. This is a lecture I found by one. His name is Howard Tayler. If you've ever wanted to self publish or make a living from your own comics this will peak your interest. It's 30 minutes long but well worth it. Check it out here.

Mars Ayane

Thought I would drop a little something since its been a while.

Crazy Graff Head

"Three cuts in your eyebrow tryin to wild out"

Having Fun.

Ray gun kids!

Bored at work so I sketched a boy and girl with Ray guns. They are the Ray gun kids and named them Ray and June.

The Official Brotherman Comics Art Show - Coming Soon!

T-Shirt Design

Hey guys,

It's been a while. I've been hella busy. Anyway, here's a t-shirt design I did for the gotham girls roller derby team....

Dirtbike

A quick Portrait of my 7 month old niece "Dirtbike" Why is she named Dirtbike because Her father (my brother) and mother decided to name her after me. That's right Kendal with one "L" not two like me. Now I have to fight this girl for google hits in the future. LOL.

REUP

Demo Reel - March 2009 from andrebarnwell on Vimeo.

GREETINGS! Heres an update of my demo reel containing some new personal works of an animated hip hop skit I'm directing, designing, and animating. unfortunately tehres more animation I've done but can't show at the moment. I'll reup my demo reel again in the next 3 months, There seems to be a drought for solid contract work in T.O. So I'll be steady learning programs like Toon Boom, MAYA and After Effects. Hope you guys enjoy. Thanks for the inspiration and motivation I get from the talent pool. Hopefully I'll get to meet all you guys in person in the future.

Art Show!

Well folks it's that time of year again. Time to get back to doing the Art show rounds out here in LA. If you're in town tonight come by the Archrival Shop in Little Tokyo for the DL Alter Ego Show. I have a couple of paintings I did for this one - goo times.. See you there..
peace!
Cip
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www.thearchrival.com

J*Davey animated Concert Promo

AMP fest J*DaVeY animated PROMO from MOXIEJOE on Vimeo.

Yo Sketchbook All Stars,
Maan It's been a while, and I really miss this
Blog. Here is an animated Promo I directed
for J*DAVEY. If your around come to the After party,
its free!

Spread wings & fly

J

Fat Albert Crew - Remixed

I'm still a fan. 

I'm having fun working on a strip (or two) messing Cosby Kids characters. I'm making a number of charcter design changes, modernize it a little bit. I will make sure that I do not use any filth-flarn-filth in the dialogue, you must respect the architect's vision some what. I'm posting most of the stuff on my site, but I figured some of y'all folks will get a kick out of this.