Ink Experimentation

I've decided that I really, really enjoy using pen and ink for sketching. I have a load of nibs I've never used and the sensation of dragging a nib across paper while the metal tip spreads open and catches the fibers, has always reminded me of nails on a chalkboard. This is exactly why I've avoided it.

When I took character design with Dan Holland, he brought in his wonderful sketch books, filled to the brim with sketches that could inspire the least artistic person to draw. My most favorite of his sketches were done with pen and ink. This is why I began to experiment with the little nibs that lived a lonely life in a little box on my desk.

Here are two little pieces I did today.

Edible East Bay Magazine, Summer 2013 issue

These pictures were taken on my phone. Sorry for the quality. Again, this is not my magazine cover, but it is included for recognition of the issue. I can't believe how many of my illustrations were used for this issue! I am so grateful to Helen Krayenhoff, the art director for Edible East Bay Magazine. She has been a pleasure to work with!  I hope to eventually get some decent photos of these articles and post them. For now, these will do. 

30 Sketches

As you might have guessed from the posting title, there are many more than just this one. I will eventually take pictures of the ones I like best and post them. For now, I thought this one was pretty funny. I sat and watched a few of my favorite tv shows for inspiration. This one in particular came from Parks and Recreation. Bert Macklin, FBI (aka, Andy Dwyer).

70's Game Show Host & Contestant

Re-Vamp of Bank Robber Project

Some of these might be repeat posts, but it's nice to see the comparison and change.

Salad Fingers