Nat's Sketchbook

[nat_is_me]

Hey guys

The name is Nat. I started this sketchbook 4 years ago but really didnt commit to it and let it slide. Drawing is a passion of mine that I always come back to. Other things may comes and go, but being creative is always there for me.

Hopefully I will continue with this and update this sketchbook weekly, showing some of my more favourite drawings from the week.

Feel free to give constructive criticism as it will be greatly appreciated and will help me improve

Cheers

Peace out

Nat :D

[nat_is_me]

Heres some stuff I have been doing over the week.
Im currently doing Assignment 1 from Seedling's Concept Art 101 just to ease me into it.

Here is a sketch of my sunnies

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/SunniesSketch.jpg

And how I changed them into something else...A sunnies bug :P

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/SunniesInsect.jpg

This is a sketch of my keys and L.E.D light

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/LE.Dandkey.jpg

and the resulting concept

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/LE.Dnosedkeysnake.jpg

more to come

Cheers

Nat

[ChaoticKnight]

Cool studies. I can't really tell what skill level your at, but its good that seedling's got you thinking about that. Also keep in mind though that concept art 101 is not a newbie topic, so make sure your getting in enough life drawing and anatomy also.
Don't be afraid to go dark with your pencils also. Line weight can be very important.
Good luck!

[nat_is_me]

Yeah Im just doing these to ease me into a routine. Something fun to start off with...Ive got some Loomis books that I will start using as well to improve

But cheers for the post

Peace out

Nat

[mofongo]

Interesting designs. Only crit I have so far is to watch your values... push the dark tones!

[nat_is_me]

Hey guys heres some more stuff

More assignment 1 from concept art 101

TV Controller
Before
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/OriginalController.jpg

After
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/Newcontroller.jpg

My "Singing Death" interpretation from CHOW

'This carnivorous animal flies down behind its prey before coming around with victims neck and slicing its throat with its two large Talons. It is dubbed "singing death" because the last thing you hear before you die is the singing of its wings combined with the sounds created as air passes over the pherimone release holes found on its back (much like the sound of air passing over an open bottle)'
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/SilentDeath.jpg

Some basic Loomis front sketches
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/Loomisfrontsketchs.jpg

one without the use of guidelines
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/singleloomisfrontsketch.jpg

my entry for 3ch#44 "A steam-powered panda fancies a mannequin at the galacticum spaceport extroadinaire."

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/Steampoweredpandafallsinlovewithama.jpg

Close up of panda and face
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/Closeupofpanda.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/pandaface.jpg

thats all for this week

Crits and Tips welcome

Cheers

Nat

[Gears]

well done on the class 101 concepts. it seems you might be developing a strong point in perspective. keep it up!

[matty_mcmullen]

hey nat! great start!! good to see another sydney sider on here. i would like to join you guys for sketching but im not sure about my schedule then but i will let you know. Ill definately be in the city then, so ill just see what happens. What uni you at? im currently doing a term at julian ashtons.

[nat_is_me]

Well its been forever since I have made a new post. Here are some of my favourite sketches over the years as well as a self portrait I did tonight. Crits and Tips welcome :)

Apologies for the photo quality. Taken from my phone.

Reclining woman
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/DSC_0188.jpg

Gnarled Tree
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/DSC_0191.jpg

Young Woman
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/DSC_0190.jpg

Mysterious Woman
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/DSC_0189.jpg

Hand Study 1
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/DSC_0185.jpg

Hand Study 2
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/DSC_0186.jpg

Two Woman
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/DSC_0184.jpg

The Dark Masculine
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/DSC_0187.jpg

And the most recent!

Self Portrait. Pencil on Paper. 1 Hour
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/DSC_0192.jpg

Self Portrait Comparison
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/Compare-1.jpg

I love capturing the world around me. Any feedback its greatly appreciated

Nat

[nat_is_me]

Tiger from Reference. Pencil on Paper. 25 minutes

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/299587_10150307066202217_503957216_8295663_2417308 9_n.jpg

Original Reference
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/a5016947174c9e5e43d2537ffc3b170fded008a8.jpg

Crits and Tips Welcome :)

[nat_is_me]

Ive recently been doing a Life Drawing Class with The Julian Ashton Art school in Sydney, Australia. It has been fantastic so far. Here are some of my favourites from my first 2 lessons.

Life Drawing (2 hours)
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/JAClassWeek1.jpg

Quick Life Drawing Sketches (2 minute sketches)
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/JAClassWeek2Warmup.jpg

Life Drawing (1.5 hours)
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/JAClassWeek2.jpg

Some fun still life I did mucking around with my GF (30 minutes)
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/FunWithSasha-Mine.jpg

Me doing it again with her Wacom Tablet (30 minutes) - pretty proud since its my first time using a tablet :)

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/nat_is_me/nathanbuddah.jpg

Crits and Tips always welcome :D

Cheers,

Nathan

[SpiralHorn]

Hi Nat! Good to see you getting back into drawing. I really like your studies, the sunnies bug is my favorite. Looks like something you would see in Wonderland.

Do you ind terribly if I use that tiger photo for a study myself? I've never seen one that color before!