Yaaay!!! Thanks Scott. Glad you think so. And can you believe it.. I have been reading your newsletters for sometime now and until I read your newsletter on you being on lighbox expo. I had no clue it was you. I had watched the video when it was up.
Oh wow! I know Bobby Chiu (founder of Lightbox) since the 90s. I hate I missed it this year but life has changed a little bit so it wasn’t in the cards. Also, traveling is tiring :D
That's so awesome. I have had schoolism subscription for around 3 years now and have probably attended all the webinars and talks they host. Bobby is just such an inspiration and always so generous
Oh yes. Yes indeed. Do a google search for croquis cafe (run by Larry Withers who is awesome). He has timed video sessions that I have done for almost a decade, daily, now. I love it.
FYI: this is a figure drawing site, no clothes allowed. Just so you are aware
I find it fascinating that you sketch on the fly. My husband and I love people watching and I will often take notes (mentally and then in notebooks) about people we see in bars, airports, or wherever for future characters in my stories.
Merry Christmas to you and Heather, Thig. I am so glad your art made its way into my life and I look forward to your work every week. May your season be gentle and love-filled.
The sketches of the musicians are brilliant
Well hello Mr Duxbury! I feel like substack would completely be your jam with your wonderful writings and book! (Also thank you!)
There are plans afoot...
Someday I will return to Austin, and we will hit the town with our tiny sketchbooks in hand! Merry Holidaze. 🎷 🎆
Yes please!!!
Thankyou for sharing. It's always so encouraging and fun to see sketchbooks especially when it's personal. These have so much life and character
Thank you Rheka! I looked through your IG and very much enjoyed your playful illustrations!!!
Yaaay!!! Thanks Scott. Glad you think so. And can you believe it.. I have been reading your newsletters for sometime now and until I read your newsletter on you being on lighbox expo. I had no clue it was you. I had watched the video when it was up.
Oh wow! I know Bobby Chiu (founder of Lightbox) since the 90s. I hate I missed it this year but life has changed a little bit so it wasn’t in the cards. Also, traveling is tiring :D
That's so awesome. I have had schoolism subscription for around 3 years now and have probably attended all the webinars and talks they host. Bobby is just such an inspiration and always so generous
Thanks for the presence! Merry Merry!
Back at you man. During thanksgiving we were in birmingham for .05 seconds. Had we been there for 1.5 seconds I’d contacted you
🎄🫶🏻
Thanks buddy. May your holidays be of peace ✌️:)
I don't think I could draw people that quickly and confidently, but I kind of want to try. I share your social media strategy!
When drawing fast, I focus on a
story (ex: she’s got a hangover and just received some bad news),
textures/patterns - so If she has a sweater on and it’s fuzzy, I focus on the fuzz and I try to make appealing patterns with it.
They eyes. I try to put a lot in a person’s eyes. To help tell the story
The rest is muscle memory that just takes intentional practice. :)
Hope that helps and here’s to hanging out in a few weeks hopefully!
Is there a way to generate drills with still images? If you aren’t in a people watching situation?
Oh yes. Yes indeed. Do a google search for croquis cafe (run by Larry Withers who is awesome). He has timed video sessions that I have done for almost a decade, daily, now. I love it.
FYI: this is a figure drawing site, no clothes allowed. Just so you are aware
I have started looking forward to seeing these updates in my inbox, every time I get a laugh in! Thanks for making these and have a great holiday!
Jess this comment was like getting to open a present a day early. Thank you!!!
All your characters are so distinct with such personality! It's so inspiring! Great post and happy holidays!
Hey do you ever go to earthsworld and draw from that, M? Omg… it’s the best for inspiration and personality!!!
Also as usual, thank you and right back at you for admiring your work
Have to look this up! Thanks!
Omg you are in for a treat. https://www.earthsworld.com/
Oh NO! Now I'm going to be obsessed all break😂
I find it fascinating that you sketch on the fly. My husband and I love people watching and I will often take notes (mentally and then in notebooks) about people we see in bars, airports, or wherever for future characters in my stories.
Merry Christmas to you and Heather, Thig. I am so glad your art made its way into my life and I look forward to your work every week. May your season be gentle and love-filled.
Thank you. It’s my goal to have 52 articles done in April (when I started writing and drawing). If the fates allow, I’ll write another 52 after that
Love your art and commentary - have a great holiday!
Thank you Irshaad, I hope this is a time of peace for you as well
Awesome work and beautiful perspective!
Thanks Corey. I love drawing like this
Great message on being present! And sounds like a blast! Hope we can go one time when I come to visit
Thanks cuz! I like the big bands but man, little ones are my favs