28 February 2010

Me #6 - Less Irritation, More Comfort

Black Prismacolor in 9x12 sketchbook; color & effects in Photoshop.

27 February 2010

Me #5 - Lazervizion

Pastel on 12x18" black counstruction paper.
Saturation levels increased in Photoshop to bring out the purples and blues.

I guess I never explained what I'm doing here. In an attempt to improve my observational skills and artistic versatility, I have decided to draw a new self-portrait (cartoon, caricature, or whatever I feel like) each day for a full year. Don't ask me why I didn't start this on New Year's Day! Anyway, I will keep it going through February of '11! I mean it this time! It seems like I never get to draw "for fun" anymore, and I really want to make time for it now, even if it's just 15 minutes of sketchin' before bedtime.

The fun part about this daunting task is that I am not adhering to any rules. No deliberate attempts at "finding a style" either. Anything goes!

And there you have it. See you tomorrow. And the day after that. And, the day after that one! Even cooler? The day after that day too! Daily updates make me feel productive!

25 February 2010

Me #3