Art Dump 2 !!!

Hey, I updated the last two posts with new pictures.

Anyway, here's some sketches!

Barn Owl gryphon steed

Cat bird...I need to work on the wings a little.

Flowing hair practice.

Jellyfish Owl bat.

And great Eastern Dragon vs a (My little Pony) pony

New Character! (Warning mild nudity) (Edit)

Just started working on creating a new character.  Her name is Hoffthang:

Sorry for bad quality, I don't have a scanner large enough to scan my 9x12 sketchbooks....sigh

Edit with better pictures.

Aftermath and more sketches (Edit!)

I had my first artist's market last Saturday!

It was the Marietta Artist's Market and it's on every second Saturday on April thru November.  It was an interesting and fun learning experience there.  I didn't sell anything but I did have a great time talking and interacting with many creative and inspiring artists there.  I saw many different artists there from fantasy artists, glass makers, sculptors, arts and crafts people, and digital photographers.

I learned a lot about getting prepared for this event and about creating a display for my art.  I learned that I should create a display that welcomes people to view my artwork, I need to create a business card that shows my website, blog, and Facebook page, and I need to introduce myself as an artist and describe what kind of art I can create.

I would like to thank all the artists I met at the Marietta Artist's Market!  I appreciate your kindness and encouragement.  Thank you!

 And now sketches (bad quality due to some camera troubles):

(Edit: better picture quality updated)

Special announcement

I just got accepted into the Marietta Artist's Market this Saturday.  The event starts at 9am and ends at 12pm.  I know this is a short notice but if you are around Marietta, Ga on Saturday, I'll be there.

The Power of Sketches

In the world of art, the most basic form of any visual artwork is sketches.

Composed of just a few loose lines, sketches allow an artist to quickly draw out ideas, record life, and help plan artworks.  It is also an excellent learning tool and can be used to experiment on any style and subject.  It works as a second eye, capturing a moment in life or a fleeing idea with a few strokes of an artist’s pencil.  Sketches are raw.  They are sometimes graceful and clean or wild and messy.  Sketches are glimpses of the artist’s imagination and within them there are a million stories, artworks, and new ideas; dreams waiting to be realized.

Artwork begins with a sketch.  Artworks evolve through sketches.  Completed Artwork is the finalized version of a series of sketches.

And now sketches (and artworks) from the archives:
Sketch to Completed Art for "Bring Me Home":

Sketch and Finished Art for "Warthog":

No update today

There is going to be no update today, but check in tomorrow for more sketches and artist insight.