Always Try a Master Copy

It's always smart to try developing your abilities by doing a master copy. This original piece (right) was done by Mathieu Leyssenne. This technique can help with knowing how masters solve certain issues that may arise.

Trying a new style

It's been awhile since I've posted but here is the process of a current project that I am working on.

Head Studies

Here's a digital head study that I did, focusing on simplicity, general shape, then true focus on form.

Chalking the walk

Culture

I think it is so fascinating to study different cultures and languages. In every language there is hope, in every tongue there is peace, and in every mouth there is wisdom.

It's been quite sometime since I've posted...here is a piece from a series that I'm working on

There are so many perfect places to find outstanding color reference.

Meadowlark

I think that there is so much that I can take from nature and learn from. I saw this beautiful Meadowlark the other day, hopefully I can use it as inspiration for a beautiful piece of art

The Eyes

I have found lately that it is the way we portray the eye in an image that creates the emotion of the whole piece...it doesn't necessarily matter what happens in the rest of the piece, but if the eyes are not captivating, there isn't enough substance there

Michael Oswald...digital craziness

Michael Oswald, truly impressive in his digital skills and as I'm learning digitally, I like to look to his work

The art that feels

I created this image a couple years ago, and it helped me realize that emotion is a good drive for inspiration.