Olaaf and Jorge the Dragon

Here's a piece of Olaaf and Jorge, I did in my Character Design class. A pencil sketch on tone gray paper, with white highlights. I'll be looking forward in seeing what my students come up with for the finals next week, Wednesday.
Have a great drawing week you guys...make some wonderful things. :)

Later,
Axel

"You, look very tasty."

Hey all Just got back from my trip to New York City and San Diego (this past weekend).I'll need to upload a few pics on the NYC trip. I was there for two and ahalf weeks and it was cold. My L.A.ass couldn't take it at first but I got used to it. Went ice skating, which I haven't done for over a decade...and slammed onto the ice...ouch! I have to thank my great friend Maxine in taking me in my stay there. We ran around the city to check out as much stuff possible. Took in a taking of the Letterman show. I even got a tour of the DC Comics offices there as well, thanks to Darren. Lots of great restaurants that I went to dine in.
I hanged with my family in Statin Island. So overall a great trip! :) I need to go back soon.
I encourage students and folks to travel as much as they can it's so refreshing to go to other town and cites and take new things in! For me it helps with my creativity to take such trips. Even taking short local trips are great too. Or explore different parts of your own town/city that you haven't been to is great too!

The image that I posted with this post is from my Merida sketchbook which is done. Now I'm trying to figure if I should put togther a mini artbook of my work for an upcoming show? I'm wondering if anyone would buy copies? Well, let's see.

Well, I'll catch you all later. Keep on doodling!

Cheers,
Axel

a page from my Merida sketchbook

Hey, I wanted to upload a page form my Merida Sketchbook to share with you all. Laid the in first with blue pencil and then inked away using a tech pen sizes 005 and 02. I happen to finish sketching my last page for my Nueva York sketchbook...now it's time for me to decide if I should but together that limited edition sketchbook or not for this year? What do you guys think? I still want to layout a short little story for the sketchbook as well. Hopefully, have it done for the Long Beach Con.

Catch you all later,
axel

Blogs to check out...

Hey all, here's two blogs for you all to check! One is Eric Canete the other is Jojo Aguilar, both wonderful artists and designers that do work in the entertainment industry.

Eric's blog http://kahnehteh.blogspot.com/

Jojo's blog http://jojoaguilar.blogspot.com/

I feel one can learn from just looking at their amazing work. Both have worked and do work in the animation, comic book and video game industry. Well, let me know what you all think of Eric and Jojo's work?

Also today is the last day of my character design for the term. I'm looking forward in seeing what the kids will be presenting today. :)

Catch you all later.
axel