Freehand Drawing, Painting and Design
Even in today's technologically advanced art world, experienced freehand skills are crucial. And while I'm completely proficient with every form of computer-based art and design, I feel that it's my training in freehand that makes any of my work come together. Below: a quick look at some freehand I've done for children's books, graphic novels, animated cartoon design and magazines.
The Animals of Austin, one in a twenty page series of drawings, pen and ink, Adobe enhanced with Photoshop CS.
Hand painted commissioned work. Left: The Learning Channel's "My 600-lb Life". Above right: one in a twelve painting series for publication, oil on canvas. Lower right: greeting card series.
Left: Hand drawn and gouache painted character design for animated video, "Rainbow Dreams". Right: contracted TV assignment, one in a fifty drawing series, hand drawn character design, color treated with tools in Adobe Creative Suite.
Left: client: Discovery Channel / Hillbilly Blood, Spencer and Eugene, one in a twenty panel series, pen, ink and charcoal. Lower left: children's book rough for "Later Gator". Right: "I Love the 80's" caricature panel.