- Crackhead sketchbook -

[zandernice]

What up guys. Heres my humble contribution to this community of endless talent. Thanks For the daily inspiration-

Im going to do my best to keep this updated as often as possible, but lifes hard these days, so we'll see. Here goes nothing.


Update with some newness"

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2115/2418494682_901bd9c19c_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2381/2433757654_7e3601a42a_o.jpg




Whats up Q -Where are you?

[-sideshowbob-]

welcome to ca ! :O nice to have another bad ass artist here ;) .. jk !

first pic just freaked me out :D
dunno what to say.. anatomy colors perspective.. looks just nice :)

rest is nice too - great colors *analyzing colors n transitions - reminding for further use* xD

more pls :>

[zandernice]

Tanks man. Another Update:

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_2-3.jpg

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_2-1.jpg

[zandernice]

smore-

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http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_3-3.jpg

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http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_3-5.jpg

[zandernice]

Werd 2 yomotha -


http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_4-2.jpg

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http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_5-2.jpg

..once again, critz appreciated -

[zandernice]

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_5-3.jpg

[T-Raktor]

Dude welcome to CA. Excelent work so far, it's really really great. I like them all, nice shapes, anatomy is great, fine straight lines, what could i ask more? Wait i know: more posts :P
Cheers!!!

[zandernice]

Thanks MAn -

Heres a 3d self portrait I did today. Took about 8 hours. I still have to fix the ears and the eyes obviously -

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/3d.jpg

[katsgod]

Very cool work.

[zandernice]

Some watercolors -

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_6-1.jpg

I deleted the stupit panty girl -

[a-dub]

Your color is amazing. It pulls the pictures out

[zandernice]

and an elvis watercolor I did tonight -

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_7-1.jpg

[ArcoNL]

Great work. Keep on going...!

[zandernice]

Schools been killing me lately - Heres some recent stuff I did when riding on the subway and in class-


http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_8-2.jpg

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Peace

[zandernice]

and a stupid 3D couch just for practice- yay.

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Couch4.jpg...

[Ashrumm]

Not only can you draw but you have 3d skills as well, thats what i'm talking about. Very nice stuff here 2d and 3d i'm looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[Smitherines]

Hey you got some really nice stuff going on here. I dig a lot. Looking forward to your future posts. On your self portrait...looks like you need to bring your mouth and eyes in a bit. great stuff.

[Mitchell]

ooo there is some nice stuff here. I would like to see more life drawings if you have any. Keep it up, Can't wait to see smore.

[newman]

cool work! nice and disturbing...

[zandernice]

Thanks Guys - a quick oil study done this morning - With the rain still on it even -

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_9-2.jpg

[zandernice]

Playing around with skratchboard this morning in class. Man, This could get addicting -


http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_9-1.jpg

[Recursive_End]

Really nice 2D pics.
The portrait on #20 is great. Good skin colors.
The 3D ones are even better. Good work :)
Keep posting !!

D.

[zandernice]

THanks for the kind words man,

HAppy Easter -

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_010-1.jpg

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_010-2.jpg

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_010-3.jpg

[zandernice]

heres an oil study I did over the past few days -

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_010-4.jpg

[zandernice]

Thanks for the kind words guys, here are s'more -

A 3D anatomy study-
http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Anatomy_Study_001.jpg

..good ol Jack
http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_011-1.jpg




Tanks 4 lookin

[SirGreenSock]

Really dig your rendering and colour style, got nice character to it.
Looks like you're having lots of fun with these, which is a great sign. Digging the paints in the latest update, the last pic doesn't seem as strong as some of your other stuff, composition is dull and the rendering and pose seem unresolved as of yet.

Keep posting, are the oil studies from photos?

[zandernice]

Thanks SirGreenSock, The shaving one is from photo, the others are from life. Y
eah, I agree the black and white is lame. I thought I could get away with that one :}

[zandernice]

two new, one old "justforfuns"

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_013-2.jpg


and

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_013-3.jpg

[mQe]

I love all that gory stuff, especially the guy pulling his skin off so you can the bones. very cool!

[zandernice]

Thanks Man, I think Ill do more of those today.

[Goog]

sweet stuff man, love that style.

[zandernice]

some more crappy practices..

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_011-3.jpg

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http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_011-4.jpg

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http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_011-2.jpg

[Bartovan]

Wow man - you got some imagination. I like your style too.

[Recursive_End]

Nice dump =)
The colors are nicely done!
And the head on the top right of the first pic look great, good work on the shading.
Nothing to crit for the moment, keep up the good work :)

[dannE-B]

wow nice stuff. I love your watercolours, i especially like the guy pulling his skin from his face, Show us more.

[zandernice]

Stuff I did this week -


http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_012-1.jpg

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http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_012-2.jpg
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http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_012-3.jpg
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http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_012-4.jpg
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http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_012-5.jpg

[zandernice]

Heres sumore eh:

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_014-1.jpg

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http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_014-2.jpg

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http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_014-7.jpg

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http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_014-3.jpg

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http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_014-4.jpg

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http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_014-5.jpg

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http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_014-8.jpg

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http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_014-6.jpg


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whew!

[zandernice]

So I finally got around to putting somthing in the tutorials section of my website!!! I did a videocap tutorial of how I painted the below image in PS( ...Not that anyone here really neds it, but whatever)

Quicktime7 Format 30MB -------> http://www.alexnice.com/Tutorials.htm



http://www.alexnice.com/Tutorials/head.jpg

[zandernice]

Workedon this guy today -


http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/angles.jpg

[zandernice]

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http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/15-1.jpg

[zandernice]

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_16-1.jpg

[zandernice]

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_17-2.jpg

and

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_17-3.jpg

[zandernice]

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_18-2.jpg

:^^:

[zandernice]

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_020-1a.jpg

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_020-3.jpg

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_020-5.jpg

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_020-4.jpg

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_020-2.jpg

[Beershite]

Dude! i really really dig your style!!
It's almost like looking into my own head haha! To bad im only working on anatomy and lame stuff lately, but that has to be done also:)
Keep kicking ass and i will check back later for sure!

[zandernice]

Thanks Man. I didn't think people responded on this forum :) Cheers.

sum stuff -

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_21_02.jpg


http://www.alexnice.com/3D_Images/Large_Images/8_.jpg

[zandernice]

Oil Baby! Oil!

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_21_03.jpg

[Beershite]

That oil is just beautiful! (the painting, not the guy)
If you don't mind me asking, how long did this one take you? And are you able to do this in one sitting or do you have to let the oils dry when you apply skintones in layers. Because that's what im reading in most oil tutorials.
But i could imagine that it is just a technique, and not required to get these results.
Waiting for more!

Oyeah, why did you blur the hand:)

Cheers!

[zandernice]

Ha you caught me Beershite! I ran out of time in class and didn't finnish the hands. It was done in 3 six hour sittings and done from life. No real technique though

sitting one - Underpainting in transparentoxide red+alizerin Crimson

sitting two - start with all the shaddows and reflected lights turning the form

sitting three - fill in the skin tones and paint the face. I should have spent more time on the face,

...so cartoony

Im doing a bigger one right now. Ill post it soon

[zandernice]

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/fishman_For_Web.jpg


-completed in six hours

[nofingers]

Man, your oil studies are freakin gorgeous. Your use of angles in faces is really nice and effective. This is like my new favorite sketchbook

[zandernice]

Thanks nofingers, I really appreciate it. Yay - 3.5 hrs

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Night_Final2small.jpg

[zandernice]

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_22-07.jpg

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_19-2.jpg

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Train_Matte_AlexNice.jpg

[zandernice]

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_22-03.jpg

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_22-05.jpg

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_22-04.jpg

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_22-08.jpg

[zandernice]

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_22-06.jpg

[zandernice]

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/More_Stuff.jpg

[aprat]

Good job, man. Your paintings are neat, but still very expressive.

[saa]

wow. really great stuff! i love your oils, also the 3d stuff is solid - you have a great sense of form and volume!

keep posting!

[zandernice]

Thanks Guys! Two updates in one week. Thank god for speed.



http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_24-04.jpg

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_24-02.jpg


http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_24-01.jpg


http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_24-03.jpg

[carmageddonstein]

I am absolutely blown away by your work.

Back to the drawing board with me!

[Matsign]

Alex, theres not a whole lot that you don't do well man. The illustrations are super! Your oils discovery shapes and colors so nicely. Your sketchbook pages have a lot of creativity flowing around in there. I would love to see any of this stuff in person. Thanks for sharing dude. Gorgeous indeed.

I lot of times you don't get views unless you've got the stars, so I'll get you started. Your thread title also attracted me, lol.

[zandernice]

Thanks guys. I really appreciate it. I dont need no stinkin stars - who needs em? Just let me carve my little corner

Heres a work in progress im on right now -

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/me_PAinting.jpg

[zandernice]

hansel and gretel

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/HanselYGrettle_SM.jpg

[Coinpurse]

You don't need 'em, but i gave them to you anyway. Simply because I masterbaited to your work twice today!

+5 :star: from me,
keep it up bud.

[Gspot]

A...A....AAAA....Awesome! Oils lookin really niiiiicee. overall, whole lot of niceness going on here. Keep posting this goodness. :)

[Call0ps]

o m g ... i cant belive i missed this sketchbook ^^; better now then never :P the oil one stoped my heart! u "cant do it" many times man, i can die u know :P
but cont care about me, kill me if u need to ^^ keep it up

[Act.Appalled]

Awesome work all around 3d and 2d.... -suscribed!


keep on postin -!

[bunny]

gorgeous work!
I love your paintings long time!
The backlit faerie looks awsome. Keep it up!

[zandernice]

Hey guys. I took this one all the way to completion this weekend, which is pretty rare for me. Its Called "ManBait"

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Bait_Large.jpg

[Sirio_Brozzi]

Damn nice progression! The humor in your work is great(that last post, lol), especially dug those few pencil works of skeletons trying to get out of their skin. really nice oil work, and damn impressive 3d work, really great output for the time invested.

[Deru]

Every time i see that happy meal pic. It always makes me luagh. I love your work. each picture amazes me to the next. How long have you been drawing? Do you use photoshop for your work?

[Cold]

Your very good, 5 stars, dont think it really matters though, with you;)

[mehran]

some of the stuff here is truly great..., the oild are very well done..

[That fat kid]

Hey Zandernice,

These are pretty wicked, with a good sense of humor. The only crits I have are so nitpicky that they probably aren't all that revelant. When you use a character with the mouth open, like the happy meal zombie, or some of the pencils, they all tend to have really similar faces, maybe try to push yourself to develop different 'scary' faces? There, I tried, now keep impressing us!

~A

[Chermilla]

5 stars from me!

I gotta say, I look at about twenty or more peoples sketchbooks on CA a day and I've never seen your one till now. I am so impressed, your work is so pleasing to look at, and you have so many cool styles. It's gotta be my new favourite!

I envy the fact you can paint and draw so well as well as render 3D models so awsomley! <3

I'll definatley be coming back to see some more!!

Thanks for sharing,

Cx

[zandernice]

oops. I guess i forgot to post this guy:

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/Post_17-1.jpg

[Evxyza92]

heh operation tha is a damn funny pic you had in that last pic

[zandernice]

I just picked the an issue of ImagineFX and I got all inspired-n-shit. .....


http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Dragon_Small_Final.jpg

[Diagoro]

mate you are a fuckin legend. as i'm studying games design i've been thinking of toning down my darker nature becos it's getting me a reputation as wierdo. Well fuck that. would 'ppreciate any comments or advice you have.

http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?p=1184835

[zandernice]

Thanks MAn. Your sketchbook is badass. I dont got advice for you cuz I dont think you need it. You got a sick style brewing.

....back to 3D for me:

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/oldmanhead.jpg

[zandernice]

20 minutes

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Web_Sketchbook/whydoistayupthislate.jpg

[TheGnoll]

stuff looks GREAT in here man, digital and traditional.VEry cool water effect on the last one.Excellent skills in 2d and 3d means 5 stars IMHO, so here are your stars, just keep posting, i'll be back ;)

ciao

[mentler]

Strong thread! *****

[zandernice]

Right on guys -

Mentler, your sketchbook is dope!

.....I decided to do something with that couch I made -

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/LARG_MAN_SMALL2.jpg

[Jens]

haha, he needs food remnants on his chin and breast and empty packages and pizza boxes on the ground :)

great works, love the traditional stuff

[Razorb]

omg ace ! more more more :D 5 stars baby :D ! love the first picture on the page too ! the WIP one... hope u can show it in here high res :) finished or how it is ! thanks dude

[zandernice]

Cannibal Family Dinner -

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Head_Hunters_SMall.jpg

[auden100]

woah, I wonder how long it takes that guy on the couch to shave his entire body. Seems like he should be sinking into the cushions a little more, but regardless that image looks sweet. mad skills all around.

[Chermilla]

Yeah digging the fat guy!

[radu.andrew]

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/LARG_MAN_SMALL2.jpg uou uou :) u made all of it or its a photo 3d 2d mixture ? anyways dont matter its sooooo nice :D
did i sayd nice? i meant wow realistic freekin wicked stuff :D

[dan liimatta]

some dope shit in here, loving it :P

& your 3d is really hot & the couch man is king (though the sofa should be more squashed) :heart:

[zandernice]

Ha, thanks guys. Yeah, I should of added body hair and depressed the couch more, but 3D is so boring and slow, I get tired of it easily. Its all 3D

Cheers

[zandernice]

Finally got some free time to doodle today.....

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Space_Marine4WEB.jpg

[stalsby]

very nice drawings!! I love the traditional painting too!

[BANCK]

those are some greasy oils!!

well done! looking forward to see more stuff, grats to the stars, youve earned them =)

[zandernice]

Some quick sillyness:

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[designboot]

nice nice!
keep it up!

[zandernice]

I have no idea why I painted this guy tonight - A little pointless, but I just needed to push some paint around -away from the computer. 2.5 hours


http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/BeaverMan_Small4web.jpg

[Brun]

geat stuff in here dude, verry nice 3D stuff, and great illustrations, keep em coming

[chrishly]

awesome work, nice update too:)

[zandernice]

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[Jason Snair]

hey Zan...cool work. I really the shots of your traditional paintings.

keep it coming.

[matejkovacic]

I like your stuff. A lot of humor and good anatomy knowledge. Keep up the good work!

[zandernice]

Thanks guys -

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Futurama_sm.jpg

[jMarkus]

yes futurama... i love you. period.

[zandernice]

haha - right on man. I love that show also -

what!!!?? two images in one day..this is obsurd - THis one took 1hr9min

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[Wasker]

hehe, nice futurama pic! All your stuff is top quality, 5 stars for being so active and engaged in arts

[Mischa rewrite]

Yo shit is da BOMB! Haha, man I really like how you use a variety of material to make your art, from oil paints to photoshop, to even 3D! :D Most of the time when I see people who actually paint, never do a thing with photoshop on here, so I'm thinking what a waste, in the end the money comes from the use of computers. So yeah keep it up man!

[VanDog]

this is cool insane art I like it!!!

[Know1]

That's one heck of an imagination you got. Love the futurama piece :^^:

[MeTaL-Mike]

hey man. i really love your work. do you pre wash your canvases before painting? can you show your progress? (I mean the traditional paint) is it Oil or acrylics?

[BohemianChaos]

sick work man... seriously, this is a wicked sb. Congrats on all the stars :)

[zandernice]

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/scream_SM.jpg

[zandernice]

Whats Up guys! I just got back from my around the world trip! I hit 15 countrys in 6 months, and I had my sketchbook on me everywhere I went...

Ill be posting alot this week:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2115/2418494682_901bd9c19c_o.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2190/2418521266_7b49fa0b90_o.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2419/2418521010_9bee4f0b3a_o.jpg

[hedwordup]

i love your work, the sketchbook with amillion faces is great as is the futurama painting, in fact its pretty much all proper good. bit worried about your state of mind tho

http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?p=1726510

[zandernice]

Thanks man:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2420888036_890b9b9637_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2420073157_ec58a8a790_o.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2201/2420887874_c37465323b_o.jpg

[zandernice]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2422104961_42822cafdc_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/2422105197_0f08d48d68_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2422106049_3fda11e792_o.jpg

[zandernice]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2231/2422919256_c2e7c63506_o.jpg

[Chalid]

I truly love your skill. Definately envy your creativity and imagination

[sekard2]

Absolutely tremendous.Absolutely sick.Great stuff mate .One question,Do you hate cruelty against animals.:drinkup:

[eskanto]

Very imaginative. Traditional and digital paintings AND sculpture?! Insane.

[zandernice]

Cruelty to animals...jesus, you got me psycoanalizing myself now.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/2430997224_a25507300d_o.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2420/2430996956_f1d6921e86_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2255/2430997132_c07dbef2fc_o.jpg

[coldrum]

Creepy imagination haha in a good way... nicely rendered too

[zandernice]

more!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2266/2430186941_ea2d099b84_o.jpg

[zandernice]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2381/2433757654_7e3601a42a_o.jpg

[zandernice]

http://www.alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Zombie_Sketch.jpg
http://www.alexnice.com/Misc_Files/IllustrationConcept_2.jpg
http://www.alexnice.com/Misc_Files/IllustrationConcept_3.jpg
http://www.alexnice.com/Misc_Files/IllustrationConcept_4.jpg

[Capital G]

I really like your work, Its got a lot of attitude!

[Mr.Alamo, C.]

darrrrrk,coool.question: first head @ post #126,maya?
looks cool,hair is a bit unnatural.
keep on making that stuff,
Best regards,Andreas

[zandernice]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iKbRzLQecPE/TDFylViSmRI/AAAAAAAAAGY/hC-14IpyhFw/s1600/Ogre.jpg

[zandernice]

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Pig.jpg

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/Dave2.jpg

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/UncleErnie.jpg

[zandernice]

Hey Guys!
Long time since I've posted. Ive been working away on Martin Scorsese's next movie called "HUGO" ...Tonight, I came home from work and just needed to put some paint on a canvas, so I did a quick paint study of a generic head -

http://www.alexnice.com/Misc_Files/HeadYouTube.jpg

heres a youtube video of me painting it - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbQcQABy4Kw


:)

[SirGreenSock]

Daaang, looking good man. The textures on that head are delicious! Recent work is looking great!

[zandernice]

http://alexnice.com/Misc_Files/ZombieAttack.jpg

[NickyBeats]

wow man!! killer work! i just went through the whole sketchbook, but now youve got me craving more!! you should really post more often man! i love the style, i hate saying this because it sounds stupid, but your work reminds me a bit of my own. i guess its the pen work mostly, and the funny little heads you draw. i have alot of that sort of stuff going on too, been doing it since highschool and i cant stop haha i love it. but great work man, youve just inspired me to get down and dirty with my pens and moleskin!