It's a great time to connect with old and new friends. Pictured left to right are: John Nevarez, Cecil Kim, Justin Yun, myself and Armand Baltazar
July 21, 2012
Comic-Con
Here's my Comic-Con demo at the LAAFA/Blue Canvas booth:
It's a great time to connect with old and new friends. Pictured left to right are: John Nevarez, Cecil Kim, Justin Yun, myself and Armand Baltazar
It's a great time to connect with old and new friends. Pictured left to right are: John Nevarez, Cecil Kim, Justin Yun, myself and Armand Baltazar
July 17, 2012
Launching Your Career in Animation and Entertainment Design Workshop
Here's a special event I have coming up on July 28 for art students interested in going into animation and entertainment art:
Saturday, July 28, 2-7pm at MakeSpace Arts 2797 E. Foothill Blvd. Ste 100, Pasadena, CA 91107. To enroll contact Motivarti.org
Here's a 12 minute video introduction for the workshop which includes a talk on the subject for those of you who can't make it.
Saturday, July 28, 2-7pm at MakeSpace Arts 2797 E. Foothill Blvd. Ste 100, Pasadena, CA 91107. To enroll contact Motivarti.org
Here's a 12 minute video introduction for the workshop which includes a talk on the subject for those of you who can't make it.
July 05, 2012
Comic-con!
I have a couple of demos I'll be doing at Comic-con, stop by and say hi! Charcoal portrait demo Saturday July 14, 2-3:30pm at the LAAFA booth, #5567
Concept art demo Saturday July 14, 4:30-5:15pm at the Schoolism booth# 2042.
Here's a step by step for those of you who can't be there:
June 29, 2012
Head Drawing Course Begins July 9th
My head drawing class begins Monday July 9, 7-10pm. To enroll contact The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art (click here for more info), (877) MY-LAAFA (695-2232).
Sure, the class will heavily cover structure and rendering (in charcoal) but in the age of instant digital photography our work needs more than just mindless rendering, so we'll also talk about giving portraits a reason to live through design.
In this lay-in example, I'm carefully finding long lines and shapes that will give the portrait strength and visual interest.
The long line that connects the background to the figure helps make the whole image cohesive and creates a repetition of the triangle shape to give a sense of meaningful relationships between the parts.
Sure, the class will heavily cover structure and rendering (in charcoal) but in the age of instant digital photography our work needs more than just mindless rendering, so we'll also talk about giving portraits a reason to live through design.
In this lay-in example, I'm carefully finding long lines and shapes that will give the portrait strength and visual interest.
The long line that connects the background to the figure helps make the whole image cohesive and creates a repetition of the triangle shape to give a sense of meaningful relationships between the parts.
June 21, 2012
"Student to Pro" this Monday
A reminder that my "From Student to Professional and Beyond" presentation is this Monday night June 25 at the Animation Union.
Post script: we had a great time at the workshop, hope to see the rest of you next year!
One of the many subjects we covered was workspace, below is my desk while we were working on The Road to El Dorado back in 1999.
Here's the finished painting that's in progress in the workspace photo:
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Post script: we had a great time at the workshop, hope to see the rest of you next year!
One of the many subjects we covered was workspace, below is my desk while we were working on The Road to El Dorado back in 1999.
Here's the finished painting that's in progress in the workspace photo:
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June 14, 2012
Upcoming Events!
I have several events in the LA area coming up that I'd like to invite you out to:
From Student to Professional and Beyond! A one evening presentation.
Monday, June 25, 7-10:00 pm. For any student or professional artist seeking improvement (art of any kind, digital or traditional). The presentation will emphasize where and how to focus your efforts as you work toward developing a more professional level of artistic ability. I invite you to take a chance on this one, it will be worth your time! Click here for more detail! To enroll contact The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, (877) MY-LAAFA (695-2232). This event is held at the Animation Union: 1105 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505.
Head Drawing 10 Week Course
Beginning Monday July 9, 7-10pm. To enroll contact The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art (click here for more info), (877) MY-LAAFA (695-2232)
Launching Your Career and Animation Art and Entertainment Design
Watch the video introduction here.
How to focus your efforts to successfully prepare for a career in animation art and entertainment design. The workshop will consist of slide shows, lectures and demos that will take you through the design and development process for an entertainment project, showing you exactly what skills are needed for each aspect of the project and how to develop those skills. The emphasis will be on production concept art, including: look development, color scripting, location design, prop design, color keys, lighting design, matte painting, working with your art director and putting together an effective portfolio. If you’re working toward a career in animation and entertainment design, this workshop is not to be missed!
Saturday, July 28, 2-7pm at MakeSpace Arts 2797 E. Foothill Blvd. Ste 100, Pasadena, CA 91107. To enroll contact Motivarti.org
Comicon Demo
Charcoal portrait demo Saturday July 14, 2-3:30pm at the LAAFA booth, #5567
Concept art demo Saturday July 14, 4:30-5:15pm at the Schoolism booth# 2042
From Student to Professional and Beyond! A one evening presentation.Monday, June 25, 7-10:00 pm. For any student or professional artist seeking improvement (art of any kind, digital or traditional). The presentation will emphasize where and how to focus your efforts as you work toward developing a more professional level of artistic ability. I invite you to take a chance on this one, it will be worth your time! Click here for more detail! To enroll contact The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, (877) MY-LAAFA (695-2232). This event is held at the Animation Union: 1105 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505.
Head Drawing 10 Week Course
Beginning Monday July 9, 7-10pm. To enroll contact The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art (click here for more info), (877) MY-LAAFA (695-2232)
Launching Your Career and Animation Art and Entertainment Design
Watch the video introduction here.
How to focus your efforts to successfully prepare for a career in animation art and entertainment design. The workshop will consist of slide shows, lectures and demos that will take you through the design and development process for an entertainment project, showing you exactly what skills are needed for each aspect of the project and how to develop those skills. The emphasis will be on production concept art, including: look development, color scripting, location design, prop design, color keys, lighting design, matte painting, working with your art director and putting together an effective portfolio. If you’re working toward a career in animation and entertainment design, this workshop is not to be missed!
Saturday, July 28, 2-7pm at MakeSpace Arts 2797 E. Foothill Blvd. Ste 100, Pasadena, CA 91107. To enroll contact Motivarti.org
Comicon Demo
Charcoal portrait demo Saturday July 14, 2-3:30pm at the LAAFA booth, #5567
Concept art demo Saturday July 14, 4:30-5:15pm at the Schoolism booth# 2042
June 01, 2012
April 28, 2012
MicroVisions
I was just informed that the MicroVisions auction has gone live so I thought I'd post the link for you.
Every Year the Society of Illustrators selects 12 artists to do a "micro" 5"x7" painting to be exhibited and auctioned for their student scholarship fund. It's been a real thrill to be in the company of participating luminaries: Scott Bakal, Julie Bell, Scott Brundage, Brian Despain, Rebecca Guay, Scott Gustafson, John Picacio, Dan Dos Santos, Peter de Seve, Chris Rahn and Terryl Whitlatch.
It was tough to paint so small! Sure, I do tons of tiny roughs but nothing that's intended to be a "finished" painting. Nevertheless I'm happy with the outcome and have posted it here for you to take a look at. If you'd like to place a bid you can do so here, it goes to a good cause.
Update: the link is removed since the event is over, and we did well! Raised a good chunk of change for a good cause!
April 26, 2012
April 19, 2012
Composition Workshop, May 19!
Whether you're a figurative artist, landscape painter, entertainment artist or picture maker of any kind, if you're in the LA area I'd love to see you at our annual Composition Workshop on Saturday May 19, 12-8pm . To enroll contact the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art at 877-695-2232. www.laafa.org
Watch the video for some tips and an overview, there's more written info below:
Composition: Design for Dynamic Picture Making:
Watch the video for some tips and an overview, there's more written info below:
Composition: Design for Dynamic Picture Making:
- Slideshow presentation and lecture, 12-3pm: Lectures on the fundamentals of effective picture making. Discussions on the creation of mood and environment. Principles for organizing complex scenes into compelling arrangements. Strategies for solving compositional problems quickly and effectively. Studies of Composition in history and the modern day.
- Instructor Painting demonstration, 3:30-5
- Compositional exercises, 6-7pm
- Student painting time with instructor feedback, 7-8pm
March 29, 2012
March 15, 2012
Sketching From Life! 10 week course begins April 2
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My 10 week sketching from life course is coming soon! It will be held each Monday night from 7 to 10 pm starting on April 2.
For this class we'll study the head, figure, drapery, costume, animals and still life as well as a weekend field trip to study landscape painting. Charcoal, watercolor and gouache will be demonstrated though students will be welcome to use the medium of their choice. Join us!
To enroll call (877) MY-LAAFA (695-2232), their website is laafa.org
My 10 week sketching from life course is coming soon! It will be held each Monday night from 7 to 10 pm starting on April 2.
For this class we'll study the head, figure, drapery, costume, animals and still life as well as a weekend field trip to study landscape painting. Charcoal, watercolor and gouache will be demonstrated though students will be welcome to use the medium of their choice. Join us!
To enroll call (877) MY-LAAFA (695-2232), their website is laafa.org
March 08, 2012
March 01, 2012
Location Studies Now Available for Sale
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I usually reserve sketches like these for my Landsketch blog but I've received quite a few inquiries asking if any such sketches are available for sale. It's true that I don't want to break up sketchbooks but I do have several pages of location studies on good quality illustration board like the one shown above. It hurts a little to let these go but they spend most of their time tucked in a portfolio at home so I'm pleased to offer the remaining ones for sale on my "Original Paintings for Sale" page.
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I usually reserve sketches like these for my Landsketch blog but I've received quite a few inquiries asking if any such sketches are available for sale. It's true that I don't want to break up sketchbooks but I do have several pages of location studies on good quality illustration board like the one shown above. It hurts a little to let these go but they spend most of their time tucked in a portfolio at home so I'm pleased to offer the remaining ones for sale on my "Original Paintings for Sale" page.
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February 22, 2012
Puss in Boots and the Tres Diablos!
Puss in Boots comes out on dvd/blu-ray this week. With it is a short called "The Three Diablos" that we did after completing the feature length movie. I was the color and lighting illustrator for the show, here's my colorscript (full screen when you click it). This is meant to lay out the continuity of color and lighting moods as the story progresses from start to finish. I'll post some higher res illustrations in future posts, until then, enjoy the show!
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February 15, 2012
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