July 2015 Sketches

Here are some doodles from my sketchbook I made during this month:

Kevin and Ralph. Hollywood Babble-On.

People Sketching.

Luke Skywalker on Tatooine.

Drawing Hands.

Dj Chucuchu.

Drawing fists.

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Meeting Artists At Comic-Con 2015

Comic-Con International is a very inspiring event for artists. The great thing about Comic-Con is that we can all get something different out of the event because we all geek out about different things. It's awesome to buy cool stuff and get lot's of pictures, but for me, the main reason I attend Comic-Con, or any other comic convention, is to meet some of the great artists I admire and maybe get some feedback from them because I'm always looking to improve my drawings and I want to learn from them as much as I can.

So big thanks to the following artists for taking the time to chat, review my portfolio, and just for being wonderful human beings that are willing to share their knowledge and insight:

Stephen Silver, Cartoonist and Character Designer. He's been a great mentor and teacher. Click here to read about my experience learning at his Silver Drawing Academy earlier this year.

Boudika Comics creators, Eva Cabrera and Claudia Aguirre. They've just released their spellbinding fantasy graphic novel, Mavi. Check it out!

Abe Lopez. Awesome dude and really fun to talk to. Check out his online store!

Juan Fernando Garcia, a very talented Graphic Artist. Check out his El Black Bat Design online store here.

Bobby Rubio, Story Artist at Pixar Animation Studios and creator of the independent comics "4 Gun Conclusion" and "Alcatraz High."

Tony Bancroft, former Disney Animator and one half of The Bancroft Brothers.

Who did you meet at Comic-Con 2015?

Print N' Play Comic-Con 2015 Badge Set

I miss those days when we used to get some cool illustrated attendee badges at San Diego Comic-Con. They haven't done that in a while, so I decided to make my own.

Here's a gift for all you awesome people attending Comic-Con International 2015!!!  Just print these inserts and you can wear some of my fan art on your badge. Featuring: Mad Max: Fury Road, Star Wars, Joker and Robin.

Free download at deviantART!

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June 2015 Sketches

Here are some doodles from my sketchbook I made during this month:

Figure Drawing Sketch

Coffee Shop People Sketching

"It's what you don't see that keeps you on the edge of your seat in any kind of film - leave it to the imagination of the viewer." 

-Christopher Lee

R.I.P.

People Sketching

Random Sketch

Another Random Sketch

Dragon Sketch

Poolside People Sketching

More Poolside People Sketching

Girl Sketch

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Jake Parker's 5 Tips for Aspiring Artists

It's always great to find talented artists like illustrator Jake Parker who actually have a calling to teach and sincerely enjoy sharing their knowledge with others. Jake recently posted a video (see below) of his visit to Singapore, where he gave a lecture and a workshop. During a TV interview he was asked what tips he would give to an aspiring artist and he listed these five things you need to do in order to be successful:

1. Have a Full Creative Bank Account.  Always fill your mind with stories, great artwork, architecture, current events, etc. All this information and inspiration you withdraw from your creative bank will be very useful when creating artwork.

2. Master Your Craft. You have to get really good at what you're doing.  So, set your goals, learn the fundamentals, experiment with different techniques, and draw every day.

3. Take On Personal Projects. Don't just draw when you are asked to. Create projects yourself and assign projects to yourself. Because a lot of creativity and freedom comes from these projects that only you can create.

4. Collaborate With Others. Find a way to collaborate with those around you and make something bigger than a project you can make yourself.

5. Share With Others. Share your process, share what you've created with others.  Whether it's online or in person, like conventions and galleries, put yourself out there and pass on what you have learned.

How about you? What would be your next step to be a successful artist?

-IAMO

Siempre es muy suave encontrar a artistas talentosos como el ilustrador Jake Parker que realmente tienen una vocación para enseñar y sinceramente les gusta compartir su conocimiento con los demás. Recientemente, Jake publicó un vídeo (vér arriba) de su visita a Singapur, donde dio una conferencia y un taller. Durante una entrevista le preguntaron qué consejo le daría a un aspirante a artista y enumeró estas cinco cosas que hay que hacer para tener éxito:

1. Tener una cuenta bancaria creativa llena. Siempre llena tu mente con historias, buen arte, arquitectura, acontecimientos actuales, etc. Toda esta información e inspiración que retires de tu banco creativo será muy útil al crear arte.

2. Domina tu arte. Tienes que ser muy bueno en lo que estás haciendo. Por lo tanto, pónte metas, aprende los fundamentos, experimenta con diferentes técnicas, y dibuja todos los días.

3. Realiza proyectos personales. No te limites a dibujar sólo cuando te lo piden. Crea proyectos tú mismo y asignate proyectos a ti mismo. Porque mucha de esa creatividad y libertad viene de estos proyectos que sólo tú puedes crear.

4. Colabora con los demás. Encuentra una manera de colaborar con los que te rodean para hacer algo más grande que un proyecto que puedes hacer tú mismo.

5. Comparte con los demás. Comparte tu proceso, comparte lo que has creado con los demás. Ya sea en línea o en persona, como en convenciones y galerías, sal y comparte lo que has creado y aprendido.

¿Tú qué onda? ¿Cuál sería tu siguiente paso para ser un artista exitoso?

-IAMO

Imperator Furiosa and The Wives

I fucking loved 'Mad Max: Fury Road'!!! Max is not even the main character in this movie, that title goes to Imperator Furiosa. She's the woman of action. Also kicking ass, the five wives: Toast the Knowing, The Splendid Angharad, Capable, The Dag, and Cheedo the Fragile.  Thank you, George Miller, for making this incredible film!

One last thought: Whenever you're complaining about your age, just remember that a 70-year-old dude made 'Mad Max: Fury Road' and it was awesome.

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May 2015 Sketches

Here are some doodles from my sketchbook I made during this month:

"Chewie, we're home." May The 4th Be With You!

Dancing Paty

People Sketching

Harley Quinn from 'Suicide Squad'

"The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you." - B. B. King

R.I.P.

Snoopy digital sketch

More People Sketching

Imperator Furiosa and The Wives sketch.

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