They are sort of a refugee camp for mostly terrible drawings and lame ideas. However out of this compost heap of drawings, grow the ideas I want to develop and nurture. Most of the drawings in my sketchbooks are completely disposable. If I don't like a drawing, I simply start a new sketch or draw or paint right on top of it. In these book, I also have the chance to try new mediums and approaches. I try to embrace experimentation and avoid fussing over technique. The funny thing about sketchbooks is, while I consider the drawings in them disposable, as a whole entity, they are my most treasured belongings.
The top two images are from my sketchbook. They show a progression of how I tend to develop an idea. The bottom image is the finished painting, done on Strathmore 500 Series Illustration Board.
Ballpoint pen, color pencil and ink on paper
Color Pencil on Paper
Acrylic on Paper
24 comments:
shit, your stuff is great. If most of your sketches are terrible and lame, you're hiding them well.
Bloody brilliant!:o)
If these are terrible and lame I'm feeling very very inadequate! Beautiful stuff man.
Thanks guys. I should mention that I do not think these particular sketches are terrible. I try to spare everyone by not even scanning the bad drawings, let alone posting them online.
your sketchbooks are awesome Bob. and this piece is one of my faves of yours, altho i have many! =0)
Drool!!! Brilliant stuff.
these are wonderful!
thanks for sharing!
I love these monster!! They look awesome!!
thank you for showing us these, its so great to see the evolution from sketch to finished painting
I find that I like sketches more than finished pieces often because they have a spontaneous feeling that is often lost in the finished work - also when it comes to professional artists it (to me at least) says a lot about how they work and that their pieces do not always start out as the perfection achieved in the final result. :)
Thank you for sharing your sketches!
Wow!
Very Good Work!
these are great!
qué bonitas ilustraciones!
Nice to see some traditional illustration methods.
this painting evokes the most magical feelings. So sweet. YOUR AWSOME!
Hi there! Love the sketches. What kinda sketchbook is it if I may ask? Are they toned and/or more of a durable paper? Thanks and keep up the fantastic work!
Hi guys,
Thank you so much for all of the comments.
Kevin- To answer your question about the sketchbooks, they are from my favorite art store in nyc, New York Central. They make incredible sketchbooks with all kinds of different papers. The ones I use are the "Rag Book" with 50% rag nuetral Ph paper. The paper has a little bit of tooth but not too much and it is pretty tough, so I can work in ink, gouache and acrylic. After working in these sketchbooks, I have been spoiled and wouldn't want to work in anything else.
Hey thanks a lot! Really appreciate your reply! I Just ordered one today to give it a try! Take care.
Kevin Scarborough
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These are terrific!
Terrifying!
great work, interesting style
+amazing!! *___*
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