*updated*WIP-Struggling with this moleskine page. Finally I think it’s going somewhere that doesn’t suck so much. I’m gonna go and sit in the sun with my beautiful cat now.
среда, 17 октября 2012
вторник, 16 октября 2012
I can always tell when a new term has started from the amount of mail I get from students who have decided to study my work (I never fail to be astounded by that). If you are one of those students, I am very sorry but I just do not have the time to answer all of your questions. But, just for you, here's a little post that may make your research a little easier.
How to draw the Adidas Gazelle (as seen above) HERE
How to draw a Converse boot HERE.
Here's a few interviews too. One for the excellent Empty Kingdom, Funky 44 and you can find a three-parter by searching the charming Make Do and Mend.
понедельник, 15 октября 2012
воскресенье, 14 октября 2012
Huge thanks for all your kind and supportive messages in response to my last couple of posts. I'll have some drawings to share soon.
суббота, 13 октября 2012
Sketchbook Feature: Sergio Lopez ( http://www.themainloop.com ) to catch more awesome sketchbook action from him go here: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1015103934211...
Sketchbook Feature: Sergio Lopez ( http://www.themainloop.com ) Some great brand new work from Sergio for a new “Painted Roses” series!
пятница, 12 октября 2012
I’m happy to announce I’ll be co-curating and exhibiting in the “Moleskine Project #2” at Spoke Art Gallery in San Francisco, December, 2012. The idea is for each artist to hand in a double page so that we can fill the walls of the gallery with a collective sketchbook. I just booked flights to the states so I’ll be there in person! Some of my favourite artists have agreed to join in, making it both incredibly exciting and intimidating at the same time. I couldn’t believe that we managed to get such an awesome lineup.
These people inspire me so much that it’s an honour to have been invited to help organise this show and share their work. A big thanks to Ken Harman from Spoke Art and all the artists who’ve confirmed for making this show possible. On a side note, I made the flyer last minute and I used the original moleskin cover I used for my show last year, I’ll keep you updated if we have any more additions before the show.
Artists- please reblog and share and help us spread the word. Thanks!
четверг, 11 октября 2012
среда, 10 октября 2012
This drawing is pretty much done- here’s a cropped preview. haha that was soo much to cover with a pencil.
вторник, 09 октября 2012
пятница, 05 октября 2012
вторник, 02 октября 2012
You know, I do this every single year; I think 'hmmm, I'm sure it's my blog's birthday soon' and then find out it was last week some time. Yep, six years of blogging. It's been an amazing six years for me. I've got nothing but love my blog but I often wonder whether blogging is still relevant. Do you know what I mean? With the rise and rise of social networking, and so many places to post ones work, I sometimes wonder whether blogging is a thing of the past. Anyway, while people still continue to visit, I'll keep on going.
I also always intend to do some birthday related drawing but that never happens either. Here is a new drawing, though. Like the last post, this one is also from my graphic novel idea. I'm really getting into (obsessing over) this idea, and story, again. It's hard to give time to these projects, with everything else going on, so I long for the day that a publisher agrees that this book needs to go to print and I get to give it the time it really deserves.
If you'd like to read the letter to Edward then click on the drawing.
And, if you'd like to see the rest of the book (so far) click HERE.
Finally, Happy belated sixth Birthday to my blog. I loves ya.
понедельник, 01 октября 2012
A portrait of one of my favorite living comics. Actually, one of my favorite people for that matter. Hope you like it! 
суббота, 29 сентября 2012
A big thanks, guys, for the response to my last post. It's been a difficult couple of weeks - which I will blog about, shortly. I've been struggling with desperately wanting to draw but not being able to pick up a pen. I'm not sure that I'm out of the drawing funk wilderness quite yet but earlier in the week I sat down with my sketchbook to put something down on paper. I wanted to draw something without thinking too much. Something from deep down. And this is what happened! Actually, I don' think it's anywhere near finished yet but I just wanted to post something.
You may know that I have many sketchbooks on the go at one time. At a rough guess, I reckon I currently have about ten that I dip in and out of. And, I theme them. Yes, yes, I know it's sad. For this drawing I reached for a Moleskine sketchbook that holds the idea for a graphic novel I'm working on. I think it's an amazing idea. My next step is to find a publisher who feels the same. So, if you should know of any publishers just waiting for a graphic novel crammed with obsessively detailed drawings, as well as joy, pain, beauty, rage, sadness, courage and love then please send them THIS LINK. Ta!
пятница, 28 сентября 2012
collaberation piece with castro smith , you can checkout his work on : castrosmith.blogspot.co.uk/
i started experimenting with different colors on the pieces to see what they be like.
i started experimenting with different colors on the pieces to see what they be like.
четверг, 20 сентября 2012
вторник, 18 сентября 2012
For some time now I've sat drawing. And drawing. For around about seven years in fact. Since I picked up my pens, back then, I've never stopped. I've always felt that, because I haven't been drawing for a huge amount of time (relatively speaking), I need to squeeze as much of it into my day, into my life, as possible. This has meant that other areas in my life have suffered and been neglected whilst I just draw draw draw.
I've been thinking about this a lot lately. Drawing has become everything to me. It's taken over my life. I feel it might be time to think about redressing the balance. But just thinking about it has thrown me into a bit of a funk. Wondering how I do that - because I still love drawing so much. If anyone has all the answers please let me know. 'Cos, I'm struggling.
Photographs courtesy of Buxton Festival.
