Reposting an old favorite character from my story idea about the underground people,
A fair and kind-hearted leader, though one who would definitely dislike being labeled as BULKY.
Showing posts with label #Halloween. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #Halloween. Show all posts
Friday, October 9, 2020
#Inktober2020 Day 03 BULKY
Good ol' King Mudsok.
Reposting an old favorite character from my story idea about the underground people,
A fair and kind-hearted leader, though one who would definitely dislike being labeled as BULKY.
Reposting an old favorite character from my story idea about the underground people,
A fair and kind-hearted leader, though one who would definitely dislike being labeled as BULKY.
Saturday, October 3, 2020
#Scrawloween2020 Day03: WEREWOLF
#Scrawloween Day 3: WEREWOLF
This year for Inktober, I'm also following The Cartoon Art Museum prompt list jumping around the two lists, pulling and revising some old stuff, and of course, creating new illustrations.
This year for Inktober, I'm also following The Cartoon Art Museum prompt list jumping around the two lists, pulling and revising some old stuff, and of course, creating new illustrations.
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Friday, October 2, 2020
Thursday, October 1, 2020
#Inktober2020 Day01: Cat
Well, October is here already. That means I'm about to attempt to do the month-long challenge known as Inktober for the 6th year.
This year, a slightly different approach; I'll be doing new character designs and using the prompt list of words from The Cartoon Art Museum's Scrawl-O-Ween for inspiration. (See the prompt list way down below.)
This year, a slightly different approach; I'll be doing new character designs and using the prompt list of words from The Cartoon Art Museum's Scrawl-O-Ween for inspiration. (See the prompt list way down below.)
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| Color version of this year's first #inktober image |
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| The Inked version of the Day 01 image for the prompt word: Cat |
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| The original pencil sketch of the character |
2020 Prompt list for Scrawl-o-ween
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Inktober 2018 - Day 04: SPELL
Inktober 2018 - Day 04 SPELL.
I like really stepping out of the norm, and here's a great example.
(Don't think you're going to find many other dancing vampires for today's Inktober.)
I was originally going to submit only my hand-drawn images for Inktober 2018. But now, several days into this, I'm going to go back to the digital format that I used for the past few Inktobers.
I'm basically using a font to help create a cleaner and consistent look instead of my handwriting. To me, it looks and reads better.
I like really stepping out of the norm, and here's a great example.
(Don't think you're going to find many other dancing vampires for today's Inktober.)
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| Full digital color version of today's Inktober |
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| Inked with brush pen and then added type and background in Photoshop |
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| Full color sans Text |
I'm basically using a font to help create a cleaner and consistent look instead of my handwriting. To me, it looks and reads better.
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| Original pencil sketch |
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| The original inspiration for this image was from an envelope with my doodles on the back |
Monday, October 1, 2018
Inktober 2018 - Day 01: Poison
My quickie image for Inktober2018 for Day 01 for prompted word: Poison.
Thought Process: I basically thought of a poison bottle. That's it.
Also posted a real-time video of drawing this image on IGTV. About 6+ minutes long. LINK
Thought Process: I basically thought of a poison bottle. That's it.
Also posted a real-time video of drawing this image on IGTV. About 6+ minutes long. LINK
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| The first ink sketch for #Inktober2018 (following the prompt list of daily words.) |
How different pens create different images
Someone wrote to me asking why I sometimes mention what pens I'm using for different illustrations. What you use often makes a significant difference in how your final image will look.
Below the middle image shows the original pencil sketch for my Day 01 Inktober 2018 entry. Note the difference of the outer two images on the left and right.
The left image is more detailed with finer lines because there was a harder point on that brush pen. So that inspires adding more tighter lines for shading and details. The image on the right was drawn with a softer brush tip, which makes it easier to create the flowing and thicker lines. That pen inspired me to use fewer lines and a simpler iconic look. The end results are quite different even though they were both based on the same pencil sketch.
The quick answer to that original question above:
By mentioning the items used to create an image, allows others to know how they could get similar results by using the same product(s).
Below the middle image shows the original pencil sketch for my Day 01 Inktober 2018 entry. Note the difference of the outer two images on the left and right.
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| Showing how different brush pens can change the look of a drawing. Click on the image to see a larger version. |
The left image is more detailed with finer lines because there was a harder point on that brush pen. So that inspires adding more tighter lines for shading and details. The image on the right was drawn with a softer brush tip, which makes it easier to create the flowing and thicker lines. That pen inspired me to use fewer lines and a simpler iconic look. The end results are quite different even though they were both based on the same pencil sketch.
The quick answer to that original question above:
By mentioning the items used to create an image, allows others to know how they could get similar results by using the same product(s).
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Inktober 2017 • day 26 • Trick or Treatin' Monster
Inktober 2017: Day26
Trick or Treatin' Monsta
I felt like doing a big goofy monster trick or treating on Halloween day.
I have to admit, I think a lot of this goofy walking stance (and definitely its feet) is inspired by Mad Magazine's Don Martin. Don Martin was the king of goofy drawing when I was a kid. It was Martin's cartoons, Sergio Aragonés randomly gutter placed doodles, and Antonio Prohías' Spy vs. Spy that were the must-read pages whenever I bought Mad Magazine.
Trick or Treatin' Monsta
I felt like doing a big goofy monster trick or treating on Halloween day.
I have to admit, I think a lot of this goofy walking stance (and definitely its feet) is inspired by Mad Magazine's Don Martin. Don Martin was the king of goofy drawing when I was a kid. It was Martin's cartoons, Sergio Aragonés randomly gutter placed doodles, and Antonio Prohías' Spy vs. Spy that were the must-read pages whenever I bought Mad Magazine.
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| #Inktober Day 26: Wrong Toes, the friendly neighborhood gremlin. |
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Inktober 2017 • day 25 • Little Vampire
Inktober 2017: Day25
Little Vampire
Did a similar version of this character for a trick or treat bag several years ago. I liked the pose and decided to add a top hat. I have always admired the idea of creating Tiny Monsters, this little guy would probably be the leader.
Little Vampire
Did a similar version of this character for a trick or treat bag several years ago. I liked the pose and decided to add a top hat. I have always admired the idea of creating Tiny Monsters, this little guy would probably be the leader.
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| #Inktober Day 25: Happy little vampire excited for the approaching Halloween Day! |
Monday, October 23, 2017
Inktober 2017 • day 23 • Candy Corn Goblins
Inktober 2017: Day23
Candy Corn Goblins
The only thing that haunted me as a child was getting a bag of candy corn on Halloween. It has to be to most awful candy out there, far surpassing Easter Peeps and white chocolate. So it makes sense, something must be taking these triangular nightmares . . . Cause I certainly wasn't eating them!
Candy Corn Goblins
The only thing that haunted me as a child was getting a bag of candy corn on Halloween. It has to be to most awful candy out there, far surpassing Easter Peeps and white chocolate. So it makes sense, something must be taking these triangular nightmares . . . Cause I certainly wasn't eating them!
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| #Inktober Day 29: Inspired by my sheer hatred of this novelty garbage candy. BLEH! |
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| Original Ink image |
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Inktober 2017 • day 19 • Ghost Doodles
Inktober 2017: Day19
Halloween Ghost Doodles
Halloween Ghost Doodles
Today's Inktober is just a bunch of ghost doodles (with a pumpkin basket thrown in.)
I used a very soft pen brush, hence the more shaky, sketchy and varying lines.
I used a very soft pen brush, hence the more shaky, sketchy and varying lines.
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| Inktober Day 19: Various Ghost and pumpkin basket doodles |
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Inktober 2017 • day 18 • Teen Wolf
Inktober 2017: Day18Teen Wolf
This little guy was a concept design for a Trick or Treat bag. Basically, he's rising from the bag's base. I'll need to simplify this design because TOT bags are generally very graphic and iconic in today's market.
This little guy was a concept design for a Trick or Treat bag. Basically, he's rising from the bag's base. I'll need to simplify this design because TOT bags are generally very graphic and iconic in today's market.
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| Inktober Day #18: Teen Wolf Surprise! |
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Inktober 2017 • day 17 • Go Fish! (Bunnies and Monstas)
Inktober 2017: Day17
Go Fish (Bunnies and Monstas)
Those who follow my artwork will probably recognize this image. I've been working on variations of this concept for quite some time. This is part of a calendar idea I've had for the last few years.
Go Fish (Bunnies and Monstas)
Those who follow my artwork will probably recognize this image. I've been working on variations of this concept for quite some time. This is part of a calendar idea I've had for the last few years.
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| #Inktober Day 17: Yet another version of Go Fish from my Bunnies and Monstas collection |
Monday, October 16, 2017
Inktober 2017 • day 16 • Minya (aka Godzilla Jr.)
Inktober 2017: Day16
Minya (aka Baby Godzilla or Godzilla Jr.)
I always thought Minya was a strange looking monster. He had to be one of the worst creatures made in the early Godzilla movies. But with this character's introduction came so many questions about Godzilla. Was Godzilla the father or mother? Did Godzilla have a mate? Were there other children?
But the strangest thing about the character was its weapon: the smoke rings. They hardly seemed to do any damage at all. Seemed more annoying than harmful. Makes one wonder how he learned to make smoke rings, right?
Minya (aka Baby Godzilla or Godzilla Jr.)
I always thought Minya was a strange looking monster. He had to be one of the worst creatures made in the early Godzilla movies. But with this character's introduction came so many questions about Godzilla. Was Godzilla the father or mother? Did Godzilla have a mate? Were there other children?
But the strangest thing about the character was its weapon: the smoke rings. They hardly seemed to do any damage at all. Seemed more annoying than harmful. Makes one wonder how he learned to make smoke rings, right?
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| #Inktober Day 16: Minya practicing how to make smoke rings |
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Inktober 2017 • day 15 • Were-Cow
Inktober 2017:
Day15 Were-Cow
This cow survived a werewolf attack; As soon as it was bitten, the werewolf realized he was a vegan. I'd imagine the horrible milk this cow would produce since it's diet is probably no longer vegan. It would be close to blood pudding I bet. Oh, and good luck milking this cow.
Side Note: After scanning, I altered the placement of the lettering from above and set it below the character instead. Better this way, IMHO.
Day15 Were-Cow
This cow survived a werewolf attack; As soon as it was bitten, the werewolf realized he was a vegan. I'd imagine the horrible milk this cow would produce since it's diet is probably no longer vegan. It would be close to blood pudding I bet. Oh, and good luck milking this cow.
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| #Inktober Day 15: Scanned version of the Were-Cow ink drawing. |
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Inktober 2017 • day 14 • Da Batman
Inktober 2017: Day14
The Batman gearing for action
Would be weird to not do at least one Batman image for Inktober. This one is based on a sketch I did while in Iceland. I gave that original drawing to a family member while there, so I thought I'd do another version of that picture for Inktober 2017. (Hope you don't mind, Victor!)
The Batman gearing for action
Would be weird to not do at least one Batman image for Inktober. This one is based on a sketch I did while in Iceland. I gave that original drawing to a family member while there, so I thought I'd do another version of that picture for Inktober 2017. (Hope you don't mind, Victor!)
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| #Inktober Day 14: Batman is ready for battle with his trusty little Batarang |
Friday, October 13, 2017
Inktober 2017 • day 13 • Lumpy Bumpy
Inktober 2017: Day13
The Lumpy Bumpy Monster
When pressed for time, but you still want to do a daily image for Inktober -- go with what you know. I've been drawing this character for decades now, so it is easy for me to quickly sketch one of my oldest characters, Lumpy Bumpy Monster.
The Lumpy Bumpy Monster
When pressed for time, but you still want to do a daily image for Inktober -- go with what you know. I've been drawing this character for decades now, so it is easy for me to quickly sketch one of my oldest characters, Lumpy Bumpy Monster.
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| Inktober Day #13: My old reliable character, the Lumpy Bumpy Monster |
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Inktober 2017 • day 11 • Halloween Broom Ride
Inktober 2017: Day11
Halloween Broom Ride
Okay, so Inktober is over, but the work for this blog is not. Most of my images were sent daily to Instagram this year. Due to my workload and how time-consuming posting to this blog has become - updating here had to take a back seat.
Halloween Broom Ride
Okay, so Inktober is over, but the work for this blog is not. Most of my images were sent daily to Instagram this year. Due to my workload and how time-consuming posting to this blog has become - updating here had to take a back seat.
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| #Inktober Day 11: Little witch getting ready for Trick or Treating on Halloween |
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Inktober 2017 • day 10 • Deadie Bear
Inktober 2017: Day10
Deadie Bear
Did a similar character last year for a Trick or Treat Bag, (no one purchased the design.)
For this image, I thought of playing around doing sketchy lines. Actually, after finishing the image, I added even more scratchy lines to make have a rougher edge.
Deadie Bear
Did a similar character last year for a Trick or Treat Bag, (no one purchased the design.)
For this image, I thought of playing around doing sketchy lines. Actually, after finishing the image, I added even more scratchy lines to make have a rougher edge.
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| #Inktober Day 10: Awww, Deadie Bear is coming to you for a hug . . . |
Monday, October 9, 2017
Inktober 2017 • day 9 • Vampire's First Flight
Inktober 2017: Day9
Vampire's First Flight
I wonder how vampires learn how to transform and fly as bats. Is it similar to a baby bird?
Vampire's First Flight
I wonder how vampires learn how to transform and fly as bats. Is it similar to a baby bird?
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| #Inktober Day 9: Do vampires take a leap of faith to learn how to fly? |
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