Sketch Book Allstars

Developing a painting

2012-01-17T14:12:00.000-08:00

Fleshing out a new painting.

Dawood Marion Occupy Oakland

2011-11-23T11:05:00.000-08:00

Dawood Marion documents Occupy Oakland's General Strike protest on Nov 2, 2011. Dawood uses a method call "Reportage Drawing" (drawing on-location) to create a piece of artwork that captures some of the energy this historic moment in time.

Film Shot and edited by: Dawood Marion
Music provided by: Thayod Ausar for Black Tantra Music.

finished work...

2011-11-22T12:38:00.000-08:00

Ok so here's one of the finished paintings from one of the process posts I did in here a few months back... (with a couple of details) ... PEACE!

Self Portrait Drawing

2011-10-29T22:33:00.000-07:00

Catching up

2011-10-27T14:28:00.001-07:00

So I designed this piece waaaay back in July. I had 3 other pieces in line ahead of it, and the gallery director insisted that I paint it larger than it originally was. So I finally got a chance to transfer it and start throwing some paint around...

Batgirl Halloween Illustration

2011-10-20T13:14:00.000-07:00

She may have the bats on her side but those ghosts are a different story!

I drew this on 8x10 chipboard with Prismacolor Marker, Prismacolor Pencil, and other mixed media.

I post a brand new original hottie everyday at: www.DailyDivaDrawing.com

Gettin' my paint on...

2011-10-10T10:13:00.000-07:00

I quick sketch I did of the Fox Theater in Oakland.

Fox Theater
24 x 18
Oil

Painting Again

2011-10-04T19:26:00.000-07:00

This was a quick warm-up piece to get me back in to painting. I haven't been painting in seems like almost a year. 2012 I will be making my work available to the public so I will be doing more paintings and other work. This is another painting in an ongoing series that I call "The Black Woman Collection." A tribute to our mother.

I found this box at a thrift store. I sanded it, textured the surface, gave some yellowish glazes and finally painted the woman on it. I am also going to paint a different woman on the remaining 3 sides. Once Im done painting all of the sides I'm going to replace the wooden knob at the top with a jewel knob.

Untitled
acrylic on wood

Here is a similar project I did in the past where I painted on an object. This one was protein powder jar:
http://dawoodsketchs.blogspot.com/2011/02/painting-on-stuff.html

The Lebrons

2011-09-22T04:17:00.000-07:00

A couple months ago me along with other flash animators and designers at House Of Cool worked on a couple of commercials that were for Microsoft/Bing and Intel. The commercial spots used characters that were developed at house of Cool called The Lebrons. The commercials were animated in Flash in house, while the episodes were animated over-seas. It was a great project to work on with extremely talented team of designers and animators.....

Directed by:

Ido Gondelman ( http://vimeo.com/mrido )

The Design Team Was:

Andrew Wilson http://andrewewilson.blogspot.com/
Jeffrey Thompson http://jeffreysfolio.tumblr.com/
Martin Sokol http://sokuprojects.blogspot.com/
Chris Macdonald http://christopher-macdonald.daportfolio.com/
Gavin Ball http://www.gavinball.com/

Animation Team:

Shaz Lym http://shaz-lym.blogspot.com
Andre Barnwell http://www.studiotectona.com
Oliver Merlo http://olliesportfolio.blogspot.com/
Adam Temple http://adamtemple.blogspot.com/
Pasquale La Montagna

Compositor:

Jason Stalker

Sketching in oils

2011-09-08T12:45:00.000-07:00

A warm-up sketch I whipped out in oils

untitled
oil on wood

hello september (works-in-progress)

2011-09-06T15:16:00.000-07:00

Hi guys.

I'm going to be having a solo art show early next year, which means a lot of new art to be completed. I've been posting the progress on my Facebook page and blog.

Dima: "downpour" (Arabic)

Marjani: "coral" (Swahili)

Pushing paint around...

2011-08-16T18:06:00.000-07:00

Here's a few progress shots of the current project - stay tuned for more...

2011-08-02T05:52:00.001-07:00

Here's a sample of some of my latest storyboard work!

Pencil work...

2011-07-17T19:52:00.000-07:00

Pencil pushin'

Video - How To Change The World

2011-07-06T15:43:00.001-07:00

Sometimes a great idea can be even better.

That's how I felt about the cartoon I posted on Monday. It occurred to me that I might be able to enhance the emotional weight of the panel cartoon by creating a video with music. Hopefully I've done that because I really love the way this turned out. :)

A great big thank you to Dan-O for the free royalty free music: http://www.danosongs.com

How To Change The World

2011-07-05T16:57:00.001-07:00

"Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have."

-Margaret Mead

Courage

2011-07-04T00:56:00.000-07:00

Nowhere is your courage more evident or your strength more demonstrated than in the bold use of your individual voice in the face of group opposition.

Within you is all the strength and power necessary to begin to heal the world. Your voice. Your truth. your courage.

Use your voice! Love courageously!

Wear your courage like a badge of honor.

T-Shirts available: click here.

Drawing In Motion

2011-06-29T18:13:00.000-07:00

I always wanted to see my drawings and paintings move. Since i got the spider bite last week I've been inspired to start animating. Here is quick test animation I did of a camera.

My Second Sketchbook Film Short... Check it out

2011-06-09T23:41:00.000-07:00

Sketchbook Flip - Book II (Part 1)

Art Show Time!

2011-05-11T20:48:00.000-07:00

Be there or be square!

Paintin' it up!

2011-04-29T17:54:00.001-07:00

I finally got around to posting this piece up - I've already exhibited at two shows in LA. I'm having a ton of fun with this series that I painting - it'll be a total of 4-5 paintings when it's all said and done... I'll show them altogether in one show in the fall or winter... Stay posted!
peace!

2011-04-28T00:19:00.000-07:00

Today I had all my students draw each other. I was requested as a model also so I had to draw someone in order to sit still long enough to be drawn. Lots o' Fun Fun FUN!!!!

The people below area folk on the train heading home in the afternoon.

using markers....

2011-04-26T12:06:00.000-07:00

been having some fun lately.....l really like my copics....

Super (hot) Villian

2011-03-24T15:17:00.000-07:00

As a yougster I was taught never to touch Poison Ivy because it'll make you itch. Let's just go ahead and ignore the blatantly obvious sexual double entendre.

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you...

Nathanael Lark Blog

Haven't posted in a while.

2011-03-04T21:04:00.000-08:00

Been doing a lot of sketch cards lately.

Vixen by *mainasha on deviant ART

Jean Grey ACEO by *mainasha on deviant ART

Spiderman and Venom by *mainasha on deviant ART

Galactus and Silver Surfer by *mainasha on deviant ART

Batman Cat woman by *mainasha on deviant ART

Batgirl card by *mainasha on deviant ART

Morrigan Dark Stalkers by *mainasha on deviant ART

Big Barda and Mr Miracle by *mainasha on deviant ART

30 minute sketch - Batman

2011-02-21T19:55:00.000-08:00

I've been getting some great practice in lately with 30 minute sketch speed exercises.

The image in my head for this one was slightly different than the finished product here but I'm totally cool with that. To be honest, the image in my head was slightly beyond my ability. It was super valuable for me to realize that I couldn't quite do it and also why I couldn't do it.

Drawing quickly has a way of unapologetically exposing my weaknesses. Since I don't have time for reference material or reworking, I've got to rely on what I REALLY know.

In this case my knowledge ended just shy of the image in my head but that experience tells me point blank what I need to work on. In the end I knocked a decent little sketch and I learned a little about my current limitations.

All is well in Gotham!

Happy Valentines Day

2011-02-14T06:10:00.000-08:00

this is a image for my daughters valentines day cards i made for her to give out at school today! thought I'd share!!!

Black Comix Book signing

2011-02-09T11:52:00.000-08:00

If you’re in the Atlanta area, don't miss the BLACK COMIX book signing at the Camp Creek Pkwy. location of Barnes & Noble Books in East Point, ATL, GA.

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The return of Onyxcon

2011-02-08T12:00:00.000-08:00

WHAT'S UP TO ALL ONYXCON/ THE NEW ART ORDER SUPPORTERS!

Black Comic Book Day is building momentum! Joseph R Wheeler III, was
interviewed about the event yesterday on the Tambor Show at 89.3 FM WRFG
ATLANTA!
If anyone wants to check out the radio interview that aired, hear it right
NOW, HERE!~ http://thetambor.podomatic.com/entry/2011-02-07T16_46_31-08_00

It is a PODCAST.

Listen to the last part. Go to 45:25 on the time line and I'll be on the
final part of the show. This is the second half of a long JAMMIN show. So if
you want to get your AfroLatin House jam ON, listen to ALL of it!

More Black Comic Book Day info is available at
www.thenewartorder.com
www.blackageofcomics.com
http://www.mamasboyz.com/blackcomicday/

*ALSO The following was just released by our good friend(s) of the EAST
COAST BLACK AGE OF COMICS CONVENTION - ECBACC, via Stephanie Brandford at
the Herotalk forum on www.blacksuperhero.com *

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Do you really love The East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention, Inc.? Have
you always wanted to support ECBACC and its programs in more ways than one?
Well, here is your opportunity to let ECBACC know that you are a true
supporter! ECBACC, Inc. and Barnes & Noble Bookstores are teaming up to
combat illiteracy and increase creativity! On Saturday, February 12th and
Sunday, February 13th, 2011, ECBACC, Inc. will bring its S.T.A.R.S. program
to Center City. S.T.A.R.S, an interactive youth program that uses comic book
storytelling to promote literacy, will be offered free-of-charge to the
public from 12pm to 3pm at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore located in
Rittenhouse Square at 1805 Walnut St. / Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Mr. Akinseye Brown, Philadelphia-born comic book artist, and Mr. Yumy Odom,
Brooklyn-born comic book archivist, will be on hand for this important
family-oriented event. And, they are inviting you to attend, to talk about
comic books, creativity and storytelling.

Canâ€™t make our event, but still want to support it? Not a problem! For the
entire weekend (Saturday, February 12th and Sunday, February 13th) Barnes
and Noble will donate a significant portion of its weekend profits for those
sales made in the name of ECBACC! All you need to do is go to your local
Barnes & Noble Bookstore anywhere in the continental U.S., make a purchase
of any store item (including clothing merchandise, games, toys, and cafÃ©
menu items), and submit our special ECBACC S.T.A.R.S. voucher at the
register. For online shoppers, visit:
http://BN.COM/bookfairsto support us from
February 12th, 2011 to February 13th, 2011 by entering
Bookfair ID 10418929 at checkout. Itâ€™s that simple!

Barnes & Noble Bookstores and ECBACC, Inc. have made it easy to support
ECBACC wherever you are. So, come on, make a pledge to make a difference
this Black History Month. Support Black Comic Book Day everywhere. Itâ€™s
easy, fun and always appreciated! Follow the link below to download your
ECBACC S.T.A.R.S. voucher today!

http://ecbacc.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/bn-stars-6vouchers-use.pdf

Thank you!

Stephanie

*Keeping you informed, this has been another announcement from THE NEW ART
ORDER & ONYXCON! See ATTACHED for a SPECIAL REMINDER! *
--

THE NEW ART ORDER
ONYX CON
2011! THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM!
WWW.ONYXCON.COM
www.thenao.typepad.com

Toy Story

2011-02-07T16:02:00.000-08:00

Some recent freelance that I got through a Disney contact. This had a one week turnaround, but there are still some fixed that I'm going to have to make.

Superbowl Hotties!

2011-02-06T13:35:00.000-08:00

Enjoy the game today, everyone!

Here's a little eye candy to hold you over 'till kickoff.

Nathanael Lark Blog

artgyrl.com update

2011-01-23T19:01:00.000-08:00

With a new year comes new possibilities.

In an effort to do more illustration work, I've redesigned my website (artgyrl.com) and updated it with new art that I've been hiding in my fan art gallery.

Take a look. :)

Colonel Sanders, that's just wrong!

2011-01-20T17:52:00.001-08:00

I'm hoping you have as much fun viewing this as I did creating it! I was literally giggling through the process of creating the sketch. Enjoy!

Props to my brother Jared for helping me develop this idea. Thanks, bro!

:::...Football.Season...:::

2011-01-17T19:34:00.000-08:00

Some fan stuff I did for friends and fam....hope yall digg.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

A Fanboy comes full circle

2011-01-16T23:14:00.001-08:00

I admit it. I was one of the masses who waited with bated breath for the release of the first issue of Spawn back in '92.

It was a helluva time to be a comic book fan. The industry was changing. Creators were stepping into the spotlight and charting brand new territory; blazing a trail if you will. Image comics was forming from a roster of explosively popular artists and the fans were going absolutely bananas. I was one of 'em.

As a one time starry eyed fan boy all grown up to be a professional illustrator it was down right thrilling to touch this character with whatever meager measure of ability I've managed to scrape together.

Thanks to Todd McFarlane and all the Image boys who launched a dream in a magical time of creative risk and experimentation. You ALL inspired me and gave me fuel for the hustle!

Nathanael Lark Blog

Tattoo Remix

2011-01-03T20:15:00.001-08:00

The beautiful thing about illustrated tattoos is that they're so easy to change.

I had a little fun creating this remix of my 2011 New Year's Girl. She's got some new colors and a brand new tat. Frankly I'm flattered that she thinks so highly of me.

Happy (sexy) New Year!

2011-01-02T20:05:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year, Everyone!

A lively gathering, a highly anticipated countdown, noise makers, confetti and... a lower back tattoo. Alright so maybe that last one isn't a tradition yet but a fella can dream right?

In keeping with my "New Year's Girl" illustration tradition I offer up this festive little lass. So here's to all you dreamers (like me) who intend to log some real progress this year. Go get 'em!

Free Holiday Desktop - John McCLane!

2010-12-24T13:57:00.000-08:00

If you joined me for the free Lethal Weapon desktop download then you're sure to get fired up about today's little diddy. Boys and girls, I give you... Die Hard!

If John McClane doesn't make you think of Christmas then your diet of holiday entertainment is sorely deficient of essential nutrients. No, Twinkie's aren't gonna cut it (yellow dye number five not withstanding).

What you need is a good old fashioned hostage situation taken down single handedly by an NYPD detective who only dropped in for the holiday to patch things up with his wife, see his kids and make fists with his toes.

And should you find yourself on the wrong side of the law this holiday season, keep in mind that there's no way you'll win but you can buy yourself a little time. Just remember to shoot the glass!

How to download (1280x800 pixels.):

1. Click on the image above (a larger version of the image will then open in a new window).

2. Right click on this new, larger image.

3. Scroll down and select "Save Image As" or "Save Link As".

4. Save the jpeg to your computer in a place that's convenient to you.

How to apply as your desktop:

1. Right click on your desktop.

2. Scroll down and select "Properties" and a new window will open.

3. In this new window, select the "Desktop" tab.

4. Click the "Browse" button.

5. Navigate to the location where you saved the image, select it and click "Open".

6. Under "Position" scroll down and select "Center".

7. Click "OK" or "Apply" (to preview it) and then "OK"

8. Pour some egg nogg and gave lovingly at your glorious new desktop.

Enjoy!

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-24T07:24:00.000-08:00

Colour studies are fun

2010-12-23T18:10:00.000-08:00

A small section of a much larger piece I'm working on... Because the final painting is 3 times larger than my usual work - I do a crude digital painting to work out the colours... It makes painting the final piece sooo much easier! The final piece will be much tighter and detailed...

Free Holiday Desktop - Riggs and Murtaugh!

2010-12-22T15:22:00.001-08:00

Happy Holidays everybody!

If you're anything like me then you've got yourself a mature, refined, cultured and discerning taste for fine holiday entertainment. As such a person of elevated taste I offer to you my humble illustrative contribution to one of cinematic history's grandest holiday films - Lethal Weapon.

That's right, kids. Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh: two of Santa's little helpers. I don't know about you but I feel one heck of a lot more cozy knowing that Mr. Joshua's not out there wreaking havoc.

So snuggle up with your favorite semi-automatic 9mm Baretta (or six shooter if you're an old timer), and download this festive holiday illustration for use as your computer desktop.

How to download (1280x800 pixels.):

1. Click on the image above (a larger version of the image will then open in a new window).

2. Right click on this new, larger image.

3. Scroll down and select "Save Image As" or "Save Link As".

4. Save the jpeg to your computer in a place that's convenient to you.

How to apply as your desktop:

1. Right click on your desktop.

2. Scroll down and select "Properties" and a new window will open.

3. In this new window, select the "Desktop" tab.

4. Click the "Browse" button.

5. Navigate to the location where you saved the image, select it and click "Open".

6. Under "Position" scroll down and select "Center".

7. Click "OK" or "Apply" (to preview it) and then "OK"

8. Pour some egg nogg and gave lovingly at your glorious new desktop.

Enjoy! Stop by again tomorrow for another 80's holiday action hero!

Black Comix: African American Independent Comics, Art and Culture

2010-12-21T12:15:00.000-08:00

Buy this book!

long time no post...

2010-12-01T12:17:00.000-08:00

hello all...well its been a long time since l posted here...l am going to fix that. l have been working on all kinds of stuff and working on my feeble colouring skills...l posted these two sketches l donated to a charities and l hope to do more work of that. . l was an invited artist to Starwars Celebration 5 in Orlando...don't ask me how it happened but l'm glad it did. l am truly blessed ...oh here is the artwork l did for the show...my buddy Dave Daniels did the colour.

peace Ledkilla aka Ken Lashley

Black Friday Sketch-a-thon!

2010-11-29T19:53:00.000-08:00

What does a die hard artist do on Black Friday? Mall: yes. Shop: no.

This past Friday I joined the bustling crowds at the mall. I parked three blocks away to avoid the chaos in the parking ramp. I walked in, burrowed into a cozy seat in a coffee shop, started rockin' the brand new album from Girl Talk on my iPhone and selected my targets. Here are the results...

I had a ton of fun doing this. Coffee shop sketching is a blast for me anytime but mix it with a mall on the busiest shopping day of the year and you've got a recipe for good sketching. Anyone else out there dig in to their sketchbooks this past weekend?

Rough Sketches

2010-11-29T15:19:00.000-08:00

Here's a detail of a much larger piece... Just roughing out a story in pencil before I move to the colour studies then the acrylic on canvas painting...

Drawing on the Train

2010-11-29T09:07:00.000-08:00

A sketch of a lady on the train coming back from L.A.

Ballpoint Pen in Sketchbook
12 x 9

How to ride a turkey

2010-11-25T10:11:00.000-08:00

Did you know that it's actually possible to ride a turkey? This blew my mind when I found out. Here's how (in two simple steps)...

Step 1: Meet someone who can draw.
Step 2: Have that person draw you riding a turkey.

It's so easy!

Here's a fun little sketch I worked up recently of my little nephew (3yrs) celebrating Turkey Day like a vet! Have a great Thanksgiving, everyone!

P.s. Here's a little bonus art for those of you who prefer your turkeys on a platter...

Nathanael Lark

:::...WEST.INDIAN.SUMMER...:::

2010-10-18T04:19:00.000-07:00

:::...Whats up whats up whats up. Its been a while. I thought I'd get back in the mix with sharing some pictures with y'all as the temperature decreases. I know we got a lot of different peeps from around the world in here if not maybe just north america. Regardless, I implore yall to head down to Toronto one summer for this great carnival called Carribana...:::

Brotherman comics fundraiser at Kickstarter.com

2010-10-07T07:51:00.000-07:00

Big City Entertainment, Inc. is raising funds for Brotherman Comics Art Exhibition on Kickstarter! Brotherman Comics art show is a historic exhibition featuring one of the most significant and enduring Black comic book heroes of our time!

KING PANTHER UPDATE

2010-09-25T15:00:00.000-07:00

Here is the final draft we did for the KING PANTHER toy statue coming 2011

With Autumn Comes...Bats

2010-09-15T19:06:00.000-07:00

Autumn is fast approaching and my girl is embellishing the house with all kinds of cool seasonal decor. As a thoughtful and responsible member of our relationship I consider it my duty to pitch in. And so...

Here's my humble offering. Good ol' Batsy 16x20 oil on stretched canvas. It may not offer quite the same ambiance as a Pumpkin Spice scented candle but it still gets my vote for good autumn fun!

Great big ups to Brian McGee for including me in this fantastic blog! The talent here is extraordinary and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.

Nathanael Lark Blog

Dance

2010-09-03T06:27:00.001-07:00

Hey everybody! Just wanted to add something new that i did this week. Hope you enjoy!

the new Issue of GhettoManga

2010-09-03T00:06:00.000-07:00

I recently finished a new issue of my comics anthology and magazine GhettoManga Quarterly, and it's available for pre-order. For more info, click here to check out my blog.
holla!
-samax

KING PANTHER

2010-08-30T18:56:00.000-07:00

Hello allstars this is my KING PANTHER 3D MODEL for my black nubian/egyptian animation and graphic novel i am working on. This is just the rough design final coming soon! Hope yall diggs! This project is gonna be madness!

Digital engraving

2010-08-25T15:51:00.000-07:00

It has been ages since I last posted anything and it's hardly a sketch but It's one of the few jobs that I've had lately where I didn't have to sign a non disclosure. It is inspired by the wood engravings of Gustave Doré. tDone in 4 days with photoshop.

Baseball kid

2010-08-07T12:37:00.000-07:00

another character i did for the same project! This one is cool baseball hat and shoes so cool!

FOOTBALL TOY AND 3D SCULPT

2010-08-07T12:35:00.000-07:00

Here is a new line of characters i created for my sons! When hip hop meets sports! Peep the football t-shirt and shoes!

Fleshing out a piece...

2010-07-21T20:14:00.001-07:00

Just having some fun fleshing out a painting... Working with acrylic paint on wood panel...
Peace!
CIP
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ANEWDISCIPLE

2010-06-25T02:30:00.000-07:00

Another One. Enjoy.

Dus

Its Been a minute

2010-06-19T23:55:00.000-07:00

Latest Character designs for new game title. More to come. Just been freakin busy!

Baby Shower

2010-05-29T09:08:00.000-07:00

It's been a minute since I shared something, so here's a recent fun piece, something a little different.

So Ruff So Tuff out here baby!!!

2010-05-28T19:48:00.000-07:00

I fleshed out a concept for my next painting...

finished! :D

2010-05-26T12:04:00.000-07:00

You guys know the deal - more paintings! :D

Bay To Breakers

2010-05-18T14:11:00.000-07:00

This is a drawing I did in my new 11 x 16 Molskine sketchbook of a Bay To Breaker (annual San Francisco run/walk marathon where people dress up in cosutme and party in the streets) guy in the Train holding on to the above hand rail. This dude was dressed in some Iron Man Briefs ...LOL. I just had to do it. Him and his friends liked the drawing.
I woke up this morning and decided to paint it with acrylics.

Been While But Still Around

2010-05-09T10:12:00.000-07:00

Always doing new pinups. I recently joined girls drawing girl. Lately Things seem to be improving and I am finding myself doing more art I wanted to share some of the pinups I just did.

In other news. Been doing lots of conventions and just trying to keep busy freelancing. Working on a story with a friend, as well.

wrapping up some paintings...

2010-04-13T11:19:00.001-07:00

A detail shot of a painting in progress... :D

4 Week workshops begin April 24th

2010-04-11T08:54:00.000-07:00

Brotherman Comics Drawing From The Soul
Art Instructional Series!
The workshop is rescheduled to begin on Saturday, April 24th
Applicants who have completed the registration and payment process
have a secured reservation for the workshop.
Secure your reservation TODAY!
Register online, complete the registration form and send in with your payment.
You may also pay online via Paypal.

Link

artofcip.com.... Digital. Analog. Freshness

2010-03-31T16:38:00.000-07:00

Okay so I built a website for www.artofcip.com... bookmark and swing through from time to time..
peace!
CIP
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2010-03-21T16:49:00.001-07:00

2010-03-19T20:29:00.001-07:00

Brotherman comics

2010-03-17T11:24:00.000-07:00

March 6 - June 30
2 0 1 0
In collaboration with Studio Clout Fine Art Gallery & Big City Entertainment, the Auburn Avenue Research Library will host Drawing From The Soul: The Brotherman Art Experience by Emmy Award Winning artist/illustrator, Dawud Anyabwile. This exhibit will feature illustrations and art from the pioneering comic book Brotherman: Dictator of Discipline, a series that introduced one of the most authentic and enduring Black heroes ever created.

Drawing from the Soul Friday, March 19, 2010 Dawud Anyabwile, Emmy Award Winning Illustrator Creator of the pioneering comic, Brotherman: Dictator of Discipline, will present beginning drawing techniques to encourage inspiring young artists and to express the significance of this cultural art form. Heritage Education Center Auditorium 4th Floor 1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

Brotherman Comics Demonstration
Saturday, March 20, 2010 Join the Big City Entertainment creative team for a
presentation of Brotherman Comics from its
conception to distribution. The creative team includes
comic book creator Dawud Anyabwile, Art Director Brian McGee and Creative Director Maurice Novembre. Heritage Education Center Auditorium 4th floor 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Brotherman Comics Exhibition Opening Reception
Saturday, March 20, 2010

Meet and Greet the Brotherman Comics Creative Team
Cary - McPheeters Gallery 1st Floor 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

SUPA FLY

2010-03-16T12:33:00.000-07:00

TOY DESIGN only for display at comic cons and shows. Will be around 8 to 10 inches tall!

Herman Heed...

2010-03-12T00:56:00.000-08:00

greetings.
Here's the first couple pages to Herman Heed, a comic I'm working on for a client.
hope ya'll like it!
-samax

DETROIT DEVIL TOY

2010-03-08T07:39:00.000-08:00

This is one of my many toys i produced! This is one of my favorite toys its about DETROIT! I am from michigan but live out west so i had to pay homage to my home state

SUPA FLY

2010-02-27T00:44:00.000-08:00

Here is a design i did for the love of the 70's classic SUPER FLY~ Well i did the SUPA FLY my way in 3D toy design and my man Rob Crump drew this one for me! I hope you dig it and stay on the blog!

Friday Party Sketch

2010-02-26T08:22:00.000-08:00

I haven't posted here in a while but I've been enjoying a number of the recent posts here. This is a some-what recent drawing of guys cheesing it up for the camera. I like having fun with party shots.

Dawood, keep going!

KING PANTHER and GOLDEN WARRIOR

2010-02-25T08:46:00.000-08:00

This is a few characrters from my novel of Egypt and Nubia Africa! Hope you dig it! They were redone by my good friend T-Wei and i!

Life drawing at Studio Clout

2010-02-24T05:23:00.000-08:00

Stylistic Cityscape concept sketch

2010-02-21T22:20:00.000-08:00

Drawing in San Francisco

2010-02-19T22:10:00.000-08:00

This is a drawing of students hanging out in front of the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

Erotic Exotica sneaky peaky...

2010-02-18T13:49:00.000-08:00

Okay all my Los Angeles folks - I have another opening this weekend in LA... New Puppy Gallery and cannibal flower present "Erotic Exotica" at New Puppy Gallery L.A.
www.newpuppyla.com for the details...
here's a detail shot from a painting I'll have in the show (censored :P)

Tonight

2010-02-16T11:50:00.000-08:00

"Tonight" by Ken Patterson
Trying to do a least one a month.

Tonight from Ken Patterson on Vimeo.

Princess Laila

2010-02-16T07:56:00.001-08:00

Here is a drawing i did of my daughter for Valentines Day!

Latest drawing from my commute...

2010-02-14T17:28:00.000-08:00

Celebrate black history

2010-02-08T10:10:00.000-08:00

Here's an illustration of playwright Suzan-Lori Parks I did for Nickelodeon. The original design was used for one of 3 animated segments I did for them to celebrate black history month. The producers at Nick were awesome enough to give Suzan-Lori and I a framed print of this. My print was actually signed by THE Suzan-Lori Parks. My reference below.

Here are some of the people (below) I Illustrated for last years Black History month commercials which are airing all this month as well on Nickelodeon.

Check them out HERE! and
HERE!

Janurary Art

2010-02-06T09:16:00.001-08:00

Hey guys. It's been a while. I'm endeavoring to do more original art this year and get some prints out. Here are two drawings I did this past month:

E'lari + Aliyah

Natalie Nouveau (SE!)

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2010-02-05T11:13:00.001-08:00

FINAL:

The one that almost made it(with tweaking):

Whats UP UP UP!

Happy new year to all my bredren and sistren at Sketch Book Allstars and to their family.

this is another TYPD cover for the single called BUSINESS ETIQUETTE. Anyway, this is the final, the colour(tone) came a ways from some concepts that I liked but didnt feel right. Actually, this is a little off from the original which was to imitate a TIME magazine cover in a classic black and white. But in the end this felt right (some how) so i went with it.

The problem with not having a tight deadline is the beautiful tragedy in exploration of concepts and ideas that may or may not work, but also take up just as much time. regardless I have once again learned something from it all.

Hope you all enjoy it still.

Sketching through some ideas...

2010-02-03T10:55:00.001-08:00

The first pencil sketch in a long time... felt good.

hello, this is my brush pin dog

2010-01-19T18:48:00.001-08:00

my name is Damion Dunn and I am new to this blog.... I hope you guys like my work and all that good stuff...

DETROIT 2033: BLAZE

2010-01-16T06:12:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone i am Xavier toy designer, character creator and brand marketing guy! I was honored when brian gave me this opportunity to join these great artists. I am sharing with you my character BLAZE a graphic novel i am working on drawn by my wonderful buddy HUGH FREEMA at http://pizza-cat.blogspot.com/. His style is very tooned up and i am getting different artists to draw him up. I will keep you posted on the works!

SO(ul) Amazing

2009-12-30T13:00:00.000-08:00

Finished this earlier this month. Just got around to posting it to the hyper global mega net.

NICE TIME

2009-12-16T12:26:00.000-08:00

Hey gang,

Its been a while but as always you all keep it growing.

*three thumbs up*

Healthy eating with Mshindo! Big ups!!

2009-12-11T15:21:00.000-08:00

I'm posting a link to this article to show how our work can impact the youth in a real and effective way. Mshindo has been promoting healthy eating with the book he's illustrated called Charles the Chef. Check it.

I ain scared o you mutha fuggahs!

2009-12-07T20:31:00.001-08:00

Sorry for being MIA for so long y'all. I'm full time freelance now and it's been a straight GRIND! Here's something that I'm able to post tho.

Art if a Gift

2009-12-06T16:45:00.000-08:00

Hi Everybody,
If you're in L.A. and free on Saturday, December 12 - be sure to cruise by New Puppy Gallery (www.newpuppyla.com) and check out the "Art is a Gift" Show. This will be my last show of the year and it'll be cool to just hang out and chill with some cool cats.. Hope to see you there!
peace!
CIP
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Caricature sketching at Studio Clout Art show.

2009-11-28T17:51:00.001-08:00

die Zeit of Drawing

2009-11-25T12:14:00.000-08:00

Here's one of the pieces I'll have displayed at the 'die Zeit of Drawing" exhibition at Climate gallery in New York (December 5-20, 2009). If you're in town check out the show. It's an international show with artists form all over the world. Should be a really good show! The name of the piec is "Hell Hath No Fury :P..."

Subway Drawings

2009-11-17T07:54:00.000-08:00

Here are some drawings during my morning commute to work.
I've been keeping the pencil busy, the observation strong and having fun. Dawood, I have been checking out the recent drawings, they are inspiring.

Sketch Jam - "Album Covers"

2009-11-16T20:59:00.000-08:00

Create an image of your favorite Hip Hop Album cover...

Parameters:
1.) Use mixed medium

That's it - What do you all think?

In the sketchbook...

2009-11-06T12:01:00.000-08:00

I drew this guy on the Muni bus (71 haight) on my way to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco one morning. I was teaching a 1 day workshop at Sharon Art Studio that day. The bus was extremely packed and I was so pissed because there was lots of people smashed against me. I pulled out my little drawing book and a Japanese brush pen and went to work. I held on to the pole with one hand and the book at the same time (as the bus rocked from the drivers jerky stop and go tactics). I drew as best I could with my hand in a really cramped position. It was more a test to see if I could capture likeness through a direct line drawing from observation with pen given all of the distractions. A couple people watched as I carved the young lads image out of the manila page with bold, confident brush strokes. Fun Stuff For Sure

It's always been a comforting event to purchase a new sketchbook. Recently I bought a new sketchbook. I decided to get a Moleskine since I am painting a lot more. I needed a book that would be small enough to fit in my back pack but still provide heavy weight paper for acrylics and other mediums. They do cost more than the average book of it's size (5” x 8 ¼”) but when you look at it like carrying lots of little canvases on the go, it all make more sense. So far so good - this is my first painted sketch in the book and it handed the acrylics well. It's a painting of my wife on the laptop adding music to her iphone.

I will be purchasing more of these books in the future although it will take a good while before I finish this book. I will be painting over images that I am not pleased with. This is a technique I picked up from look at the online sketchbooks of "Kent Williams." It's very important that you look at other artists and learn from them, pick up good habits etc.

This is a tonal painting of a guy i drew on the AC Transit last night. I used a photograph I snapped of him as reference. I have been inspired by reading/studying Richard Schmid and Sargent.

I normally drawing folks on the BART during my daily commute. Today I decided to add color to one of my drawings. I drew the two ladies that were sitting in front of me (I'm not completely sure if they knew) with the intentions of painting the image when I got to the house. After I finished a loose drawing I photographed them with my phone. I would post the photo but I think that would be invading.
Acrylics:
I started out with an underpainting of Phthalo Blue (green shade). I used Liquitex Slow Dri Blending Medium... it helps when glazing and also gives you a bit longer drying time. I did this in a Moleskine 5” x 8 ¼” sketchbook. Took about an hour or so.