Happy Camper

Im taking a class called Story Development for animation at the concept design academy in Pasadena with Rad Sechrist. He had a model come in for one of the classes. The model was pretty amazing. He looked like a human cartoon. These drawings aren't even pushed that much from real life.

We had to draw his pose and then add a story element. He made it pretty easy with his fake bird and his explorer outfit.

This background was kind of a cheat, but I couldn't think of anything to put behind this great pose.

Also here is a valuable resource for people trying to learn- Rads "how to" blog

The Boxer

I went to life drawing for the first time at the Nickelodeon studios today. The model was in character as a boxer. The model was pretty good and seemed to give this boxer an entire story arc.

Things I've Seen Recently

I went to the ctn animation expo a couple weeks ago. They had a model that would dress up in different themed costumes to draw. I got a chance to sit and sketch out some of his "gangster" poses. And gangsters LOVE to mess with their suspenders.
Drawing the model getting ready is always funner than drawing the fake poses.
Back to the fake poses..
I went to a drink and draw in downtown LA. These are a couple of sketches from said event.
good bye