Thanks David for convincing me to stay in the class the entire term.
(Even though I was literally sleep painting every.ahem.week...)
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Background paintings for The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Value/color studies & 5 final paintings (enjoy!)
Santiago is a boy who lives in the Andalusian town. Instead of studying language and religion, he decides to become a shepherd since travelling is his ultimate dream. His journey to Egypt begins when he meets an old lady, a dream interpreter, who tells him to go find his “hidden treasure” at the Pyramids in Egypt.
Along his way, he encounters a strange old man named Melchidezek who speaks of signs and omens. Santiago learns the importance in achieving the “Personal Legend”: something that an individual is longing to achieve.
(we had to take an abstract painting we did in class and turn it into a composition...somehow)
Just as Santiago considers giving up searching for his "treasure" he encounters a crystal merchant who hires him temporarily. Instead of going back to the Andalusian town with the money earned from cleaning crystal glasses, Santiago is enthusiastic and motivated to follow his dream once again when he hears about crystal merchant's neglected dreams.
(last minute changes in composition)
When the boy meets Fatima, a beautiful Arabian woman, he learns the most important part of language that the entire world speaks and understands: love. She encourages Santiago to leave her to follow his dreams because someday she is confident that he will come see her.
(experimenting with different styles...)
Santiago realizes that living out the “Personal Legend” was the “hidden treasure” he was looking for throughout his journey. His journey to Egypt was a significant experience because his heart spoke to him. Provided him a stimulus, gave him strength, courage, enthusiasm, faith, and love.
Santiago is a boy who lives in the Andalusian town. Instead of studying language and religion, he decides to become a shepherd since travelling is his ultimate dream. His journey to Egypt begins when he meets an old lady, a dream interpreter, who tells him to go find his “hidden treasure” at the Pyramids in Egypt.
Along his way, he encounters a strange old man named Melchidezek who speaks of signs and omens. Santiago learns the importance in achieving the “Personal Legend”: something that an individual is longing to achieve.
(we had to take an abstract painting we did in class and turn it into a composition...somehow)
Just as Santiago considers giving up searching for his "treasure" he encounters a crystal merchant who hires him temporarily. Instead of going back to the Andalusian town with the money earned from cleaning crystal glasses, Santiago is enthusiastic and motivated to follow his dream once again when he hears about crystal merchant's neglected dreams.
(last minute changes in composition)
When the boy meets Fatima, a beautiful Arabian woman, he learns the most important part of language that the entire world speaks and understands: love. She encourages Santiago to leave her to follow his dreams because someday she is confident that he will come see her.
(experimenting with different styles...)
Santiago realizes that living out the “Personal Legend” was the “hidden treasure” he was looking for throughout his journey. His journey to Egypt was a significant experience because his heart spoke to him. Provided him a stimulus, gave him strength, courage, enthusiasm, faith, and love.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Visual Development for "The Little Prince"
3 Moment Paintings.
The little prince travels around seven different planets and encounters various 'adults' who are rigid, narrow-minded, and unimaginative. On the sixth planet, the little prince meets a strict and stubborn Geographer who refuses to leave his desk. The Geographer is proud of his mundane life in writing numerous books based on an explorer's experience.
The little prince approaches cautiously to the open door that invites him in.
The little prince raises his hand eagerly as the Geographer asks him what his planet consists of?
The Fox is introduced during the little prince's last journey. Through the idea of "taming," the little prince realizes that the rose he took care of in his planet is more unique and precious than the one he sees.
The little prince travels around seven different planets and encounters various 'adults' who are rigid, narrow-minded, and unimaginative. On the sixth planet, the little prince meets a strict and stubborn Geographer who refuses to leave his desk. The Geographer is proud of his mundane life in writing numerous books based on an explorer's experience.
The little prince approaches cautiously to the open door that invites him in.
The little prince raises his hand eagerly as the Geographer asks him what his planet consists of?
The Fox is introduced during the little prince's last journey. Through the idea of "taming," the little prince realizes that the rose he took care of in his planet is more unique and precious than the one he sees.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
At last! some Vitamin D.....
The following paintings were initially done in Gouache
and finished in Photoshop.
and finished in Photoshop.
Mimicking Style
Visit the newly built play area located next to Burger Planet.
(In the style of William Joyce)
A mysterious haunted mansion brings attention to all visitors of the English Garden.
(In the style of Kay Nielsen)
Max and his studio inside of an Oak tree.
(In the style of 101 Dalmatians)
1950. The streets of London after the rain.
(In the style of 101 Dalmatians)
Friday, May 6, 2011
Tunes & Fumes
Some friends and I hung out in the cold garage couple months back
and these were the results :
Thrifty Shoes (16x20 )
Gotta Catch'em All! (16 x 20 )
Sketching with PENS, yikes...!
With a warm smile he said,
"Hi, I'm Norm. I don't see why you can't come sketch with us."
Thank you for being so nice and
for giving me the opportunity to go sketch
lol, my animals look so stupid..
esp the one that's hanging out on the top left corner
"Hi, I'm Norm. I don't see why you can't come sketch with us."
Thank you for being so nice and
for giving me the opportunity to go sketch
during your last Dynamic Sketching class.
lol, my animals look so stupid..
esp the one that's hanging out on the top left corner
I Love Gary Meyer!
He is probably one of the few instructors
who would take the time to write down
a very meticulous & constructive critique
on a yellow 'Post-it' notepad.
I always looked forward to read Gary's notes
that was neatly posted at the bottom corner of my paintings.
who would take the time to write down
a very meticulous & constructive critique
on a yellow 'Post-it' notepad.
I always looked forward to read Gary's notes
that was neatly posted at the bottom corner of my paintings.
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