some sketches lately (BIG DL)

[MindCandyMan]

I don't really post in any other thread except for my big one but I want to contribute to other parts of the site...here are some of my recent sketches:

http://www.mindcandyman.com/jons_uploads/bound sketchbook 116.jpg

http://www.mindcandyman.com/jons_uploads/bound sketchbook 117.jpg

http://www.mindcandyman.com/jons_uploads/bound sketchbook 118.jpg

http://www.mindcandyman.com/jons_uploads/pen and ink 15.jpg

http://www.mindcandyman.com/jons_uploads/pen and ink 12.jpg

(This is a study of bernie wrightson's technique. His "Frankenstein" illustrations are some crazy good pen and ink illustrations...his technique is very very interesting...check it out sometime if you can.)

http://www.mindcandyman.com/jons_uploads/pen and ink 16.jpg

http://www.mindcandyman.com/jons_uploads/pen and ink 19.jpg

http://www.mindcandyman.com/jons_uploads/pen and ink 22.jpg

http://www.mindcandyman.com/jons_uploads/pen and ink 23.jpg

I am trying to learn to do pen drawings without doing any pencil roughs underneath...it is really making me think about my marks...however, my drawings look more crappy in the meantime hehe... People on the train don't know what hit them hehe.


Knight Templar sketch

http://www.mindcandyman.com/jons_uploads/knight templar sketch.jpg

[endregan]

Dood I missed ya. welcome back :). how was the trip? good to see youve been sketching. I especially like the second page and the pen and inks are really cool as well :). Ive been drawing lately but still getting things in order. hopefully soon I can post some things up for you to see too.

[thomasaurus]

Very impressed by your rapid progress MCM!

[I.was.ink]

Damn, mcm. These look Amazing!

I really dig the first one. I'd just like to see some more scribbly's all over the place.

I love the feel of the last one. Boy, you have been practicing haven't you? ;)

I love that " I just took out a whole army with my buds....what else you got" look he's got.

Superb! :)

[MindCandyMan]

Thanks guys I appreciate it. That comment about the knight's face is hilarious iwasink heheheh.

[cos]

Straight up these are excellent Mcm, your skills are progressing like crazy. Alot of mood and feeling comes across in your sketches, something I always enjoy.

Keep it up man, and looking forward to next lot!

[MindCandyMan]

Thanks cos that means a lot coming from you man. I've got a long way to catch up to you but I'm trying hehe.

[koro]

the first and the very last of the MONO sketches are Great!

Keep working on the pen sketching, it does wonders all around for what you draw:D

[Elwell]

Originally posted by MindCandyMan
(This is a study of bernie wrightson's technique. His "Frankenstein" illustrations are some crazy good pen and ink illustrations...his technique is very very interesting...check it out sometime if you can.)
You probably already know this, but for those who don't, Wrightson's "Frankenstein" style was a concious emulation of Franklin Booth (http://www.fleskpublications.com/booth-home.htm).

[Adam]

hey MCM, just doing my occasional check-in on your progress :) you're doing damn well - the sketch of the man with the lantern is really stellar. I know what you mean about the pen sketching, but it has helped me personally a LOT to sketch in pen instead of pencil. Where I used to sketch for hours trying to get the right look out of a certain image, I find myself flying through thumbnails in a few minutes and arriving at my goal a lot faster. Keep up the good work!

[gasmask]

Not bad, keep working on your line quality and shading, push those values more.

[MindCandyMan]

koro - Thanks for the input man I have seen your pen work and it is amazing so thanks for the input!

elwell - I didn't know that!!!! Holy cow Franklin Booth's stuff is amazing. I am buying his book as soon as I can...man amazing thanks for educating me.

Adam - Yeah I love pen so much more than pencil at this point...although I still am having massive trouble using the pen that's for sure. I have so much to still learn but I am trying.

gasmask - Thanks yeah you are absolutely right...I need to start using softer lead to get some contrast...thanks man.

[MindCandyMan]

I don't want to be too redundant so after this update I am just gonna go back to only posting in my thread here (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=79340#post79340)


http://www.mindcandyman.com/jons_uploads/Feraco.jpg

This first one is for you cos ;)


http://www.mindcandyman.com/jons_uploads/magic card 2.jpg

http://www.mindcandyman.com/jons_uploads/barbarian sketch.jpg