sketchman1981 [2017-09-18 20:00:34 +0000 UTC]

I got laid off from my job a few weeks back, been spending some time focusing on my art. Still get beat down with the anxiety of failure, but I'm learning to push past it.

I've probably put in at least 4-6 hours of actual drawing/sketching ever day since I've been laid off. I'm Doing specific studies, and have separated a pile of drawings I started years ago. I'm determined to finish them and get them posted on here. Finally got my printer/scanner hooked back up. 

I'll do my best to use the advice I received for posting. Cleaning up the drawings, Though I'm not very good at inking yet(Have to figure out how to approach mid shadows for scenes that are not really dark.)

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sketchman1981 [2017-06-24 05:58:25 +0000 UTC]

Couple months in, still drawing almost every day, even if just a little. I can see My self improving slightly, though I'm catching myself falling into old habits and leaning towards drawing the things I know instead of practicing what I don't. Can't grow if I don't challenge myself. I'm working on finishing another pencil drawing I started years ago. I'll post that when I finish, though it's bigger and more detailed than the last dragon I posted so it may be awhile.

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sketchman1981 [2017-04-13 08:15:13 +0000 UTC]

Been drawing daily, Even if only some stupid little doodles. Focusing more on targeted studies over the past month or so trying to develop my knowledge and ability in area's I'm terribly weak in. Figure/gesture drawing, anatomy, perspective, Lighting, and foreshortening. I have a few drawings I'm doing at work during breaks, painfully slow process still since I'm still really weak on composition and foreshortening. Though hopefully I'll be getting some more finished stuff going before long, and I may be working on finishing/re-drawing many of my sketches posted on here as I learn the skills to really make them some quality drawings. Maybe do a side by side split to show my progress since I drew them YEARS ago

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sketchman1981 [2016-04-06 04:52:23 +0000 UTC]

Took a lot of time off again, trying to get back into art....yet again. 

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sketchman1981 [2014-05-23 23:45:08 +0000 UTC]

Starting to work on building up my digital portfolio. Anyone have suggestions on what types of work I should do in order to help myself appeal to potential clients? 

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sketchman1981 [2013-02-22 01:36:32 +0000 UTC]

My "studio" is starting to come together. Currently using my Asus G74SX 17.3" laptop connected to an additional 32" LG LCD 1080p. Running Corel Painter 12, controlled by a Wacom Bamboo Create 6"x8" active surface. Still fairly inexperienced with the digital aspect. I'm doing a lot of learning trying to get used to the digital painting. Sketching and line art I'm getting down pretty good on here. I'll be uploading as much as I can including real pencil and paper drawings that I haven't uploaded in the past several years. All of my current deviations are really old.

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sketchman1981 [2013-01-14 00:27:54 +0000 UTC]

I had a move half way across the country shortly after setting up my last office studio so I didn't get anywhere with that. It's been rough and got behind on a lot of bills so been playing catch up. I'm finally getting stable again and I have a fixer upper house that I'm converting one room into my new office studio. So I should start getting my newer works uploaded and hopefully finish some of my old works.

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sketchman1981 [2012-03-29 15:39:54 +0000 UTC]

Well, I've been working as an Aerospace Structures mechanic for around 10 years now....Art has always been a side note, a hobby. I was just laid off from my recent job of the past 3 1/2 years and I've decided to try and pursue my art for once. I just got a fresh (legit) copy of Corel Painter 12, bought a new art table, and some supplies, so expect to start seeing a lot of new work in my gallery. including ones I've done over the past few years that have not been put on here.

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sketchman1981 [2010-04-27 17:29:33 +0000 UTC]

I really need to update and get more of my modern drawings on here.

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jemallman [2007-12-13 23:04:07 +0000 UTC]

we want new pictures dammit! lol

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