Match Sketch

just a sketch, more soon.

CalArts Class -- Tools of Expression

Hey guys!

This post is arriving a little late, just some more class stuff...

Just some sketches to remind students of that straight-curve rhythm, how it occurs in the torso.  Keeping in mind the squash & stretch that occurs...the key is really feeling that pressure & putting that feeling into the gesture.

one of the key points of the first half of the class is looking at the arms, legs and head as Tools of Expression.

Because all the parts work together to say something thru body language and gesture, I broke each part down to show how the parts themselves say something on their own.

Arms can say a lot emotionally.  Look at the poses, then the arms on their own.  Think about what the arms are saying on their own, and how much that contributes the attitude of the pose (a generous amount, typically).

Going in the opposite direction, you can really imagine what the rest of the pose is going to be with clear expressive arms, especially the third example here:

Legs are different.  Because they have the big job of holding our bodies up, they can't say as much emotionally, but can say a lot about action/intention as well as strength/confidence in the pose.

There's something of a parallel in that regard to the neck, like a little body on a little leg haha.

Yet even more stuff soon!
Stu

Metal Gear Solid stuff

Man I love this game - took some time outta my day to get these outta my system.  Just waiting for the day someone tells me I can storyboard the movie version.

 

SOLID SNAKE

 ROY CAMPBELL, MEI LING

NAOMI HUNTER

Man, I'd love to draw the rest of these guys :)

-Stu

Jazz Band - The Curve Line Quintet

Man what a fun night.  Went out for tacos here in Eagle Rock (My new home since a week and a half ago), and discovered a jazz band, The Curve Line Quintet, playing in a custom-framing shop across the street.  I felt compelled to draw them and, long story short, I'm glad I followed that impulse.  It was as simple as opening the door and asking if I can hang out and draw and so there I sat as they rehearsed.

It was something else sharing with and vibing off of these musicians in such a small and intimate setting.  Super inspiring...here's what I did!:

 

 

 Tim - Guitar

 David - Bass

 Javier - Saxophone

 Kamara (sp?) - Keys

  Yuri - Drums

Make sure to catch 'em June 22 - next Friday at 9pm for their next live set!

http://bit.ly/Npo8IJ

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-Stu

Robin Pecknold-ish

Quick sketch before I bust outta work.

3-Gear Samus - Metroid Comic

Here's a Metroid comic I did as a warmup:

The joke is intended for people who've beaten Super Metroid...and if you haven't beaten Super Metroid, then God help you.

-Stu

More Mario Stuff

More Mario sketches from this morning:
 

Big Brother:

Little Brother:

 Koopas Troopin':

 <3:

  

But...

And then...

I think that's enough Mario stuff for now :P

-Stu

Watercolors @ the Getty

 

 

-Stu