He asked if he was still worthy…great movie, no spoilers….I did this in Clip Studio Paint. I quick warm up sketch to get my head straight. I can’t say I enjoyed the movie as it seemed to signal an end to a great run. I will really miss these characters and their stories. I am sure there will be more to come. Thor’s line about being worthy, and the scene they constructed was really deep and emotional. I can’t say more without spoilers but ….ugh….anyway here is one for the Marvel fans and.. “Yes Thor, you are still worthy!”
Holiday Cards!!!
Angry Fluffy
Paintballers
A few weeks ago we went paintballing with the kids, in the rain...it was interesting.
Week 3 of Inktober
Hound dog sketches for Inktober daily challenge.
Read MoreWeek 2 of Inktober
Inktober sketching week number 2
Read MoreInktober Week #1
October will be the month of inking Maple. Come back on Mondays to see a few of the previous week's sketches. Otherwise, follow me on Instagram.
My Beautiful Hound dog
If I haven't mentioned, her name is Maple. A back and tan coon-hound, about 3 years old. This is a very quick study of her using some new tools. She had a good morning chasing squirrels up the tree. ( I don't let her catch any...) She gets to bark and "sing" for a bit, then I call her back for a treat! I don't let her bark long, so as to not trouble the neighbors. Such a good dog.
Teaching at the PARC
Are you a teenager interested in inventing? Going through the process of finding inspiration, sketching ideas, and making a model. I will be teaching a six week course on Product Design. It will focus on the artistic processes used by Industrial Designers as they work to create and define a product. Click on the link below for more information.
Maple finds a Racoon
Lorene calls me out of bed from the back yard at 5:00am to break up the fight between Maple and a racoon! She let out the dog thinking she had to pee, but apparently it was because she smelled the critter!
No, big damage just a few scratches, very lucky, lessons learned about how and when to let her out.
When I meet the Wizard
Listening to Wicked as I work. Loving the soundtrack. I have not seen this in the theater yet but it looks like it is coming in October. My favorite is "Gravity" or maybe "Popular" looking forward to seeing this when it comes around.
Time for a Drink
We went downtown to the library to pick up a movie for the night. Such a beautiful evening downtown Plymouth. Perfect weather, and people were out enjoying the evening. As Lorene and I sat talking near the fountain, a little guy was walking with his dog nearby. His dog was a large lab who could easily lead if he wanted. But this dog followed with each tug of the leash, very cute. They stopped at the fountain. It was like the boy was explaining a fountain and what it was for as the lab silently gestured questions...a nice night out.
Feeling Anxious
Saturday morning sketch, feeling a little anxious this morning. Looks like I may need to have some surgery on my leg injury. Not feeling great about this. So this sketch was just a reaction to stress. Putting a face to what I feel is coming up from behind. Maybe it's not so scary after all, just feels uncomfortable now. Time to get to work, have an Alias(CAD) model to finish today along with concept sketches. Also need to work on a drawing class for kids. If you have a favorite podcast or blog for kids let me know in the comments. Thanks
Ethan's FT-Mig3 Scratch Build
Almost finished and ready to fly, still need battery, receiver and extra propellers and wheels. Flying with the local RC club on Wednesday nights. Summer is half over and he has been focused. He is doing a great job. My trooper!
Natalie's new dress
After shopping with Mom and Grandma, she shows off her new dress. Natalie you are so very beautiful! Dad moment....
Summertime!
Invited up north for a weekend on the lake. The kids spent the whole time on the water. Ethan caught fish and went tubing and Natalie too........faster!
lean into the turn, and gun it!!!
You are King, design your Throne!
Designing for yourself, what do you like? ...or design for a character of your own making. How do you communicate personality, emotion, character using color, shape, symbols, materials, forms?....then build it!
We had about 18 young designers from 9 years old to 12ish in our workshop. We talked about Industrial Design and how we work. How we start by defining "key attributes".
-Who are we designing for? Yourself or a character of your own making?
-What is important to that person? Features?Color?Appearance?
-How do you convey these attributes in the shape, color and the forms you chose?
-How do you build a prototype?
Library Visit tonight
I will be trying out another session with the Canton Library tonight. I have developed simple paper models as a basis for designing a King or Queen's throne. These are small four inch tall models that allow for a good deal of creative design freedom. Students will design a character and identify the key characteristics that they want to embody in the design of his or her Throne. The Public Library has been very helpful as I develop this trial course. Wish me luck.
No Hobbies ...
After a long time away from this event I went, last night, for a live drawing session. I am not a young kid, but as I scanned the room, I was feeling 20yrs younger than the rest. Am I walking into a senior's knitting circle? Oh well, it's just a couple hours. One of the members mentioned while munching on a brownie, "well what else are you going to do on a Friday night?" ...really?...But then we did some drawing...
I met a veteran storyboard artist with tons of great work to share. He was eager to show me his work and all I could think was, this incredible talent (in this mid 70's) thirsty to talk with someone who can relate to topics like composition, materials, techniques.
Showing work to neighbors, " they just stand there for an hour while you draw?" ...yes, yes they really do. Not making fun, but sometimes I feel so removed from the rest of the world tying to do this type of work. I don't have "hobbies" ...I don't need to find things to "keep me busy" this is it. I don't worry about keeping the house "curb appeal" or manicuring the lawn. I hate small talk. I notice how quickly the conversations change after mentioning something I enjoy back to "other" topics. aarrrrgh! I don't want a skill that is predicated on understanding some corporate bureaucracy. Nothing against those that do...I am just starting to scratch the surface of developing skill in visualization. This storyboard guy has forgotten more than I know. It was a good night.
Morning with Maple
Ethan and Maple in the morning. Maple (hound dog) has taken to coming up stairs a bit more often at night. Once in a while she will be willing to get up into bed and sleep with the boy at night.
