18 Jul 2010, 11:36 PM
Let’s see what’s new in the old sketchbook, shall we?
Most of my practicing the past week or two has focused on heads and faces. This gentleman has feet. That makes him unique in this post. (Though clearly I could stand to practice some body proportion next — see edit. :-P)
30 Jun 2010, 11:52 PM
13 Jun 2010, 8:00 PM
I told you that tree was a work in progress. As it turns out, I actually meant it this time:
I’ve updated the site theme to reflect the new foliage as well.
The apple tree cuttings I took last autumn failed to root. I suspect I may have taken the cuttings too early, or else I let them get too dry over the winter. We’ll try again come Christmas… assuming the tree survives, of course. I perpetually fear a summer storm is going to sweep through and topple it. Hasn’t happened yet, though, and we’ve had some healthy storms in the past century.
This is where the world’s best applesauce and apple crisp start (picture taken by my mom, April ’09):
20 May 2010, 12:00 PM
In defiance of the death threats being made around the world against those who depict the Prophet Muhammad, today is “Everybody Draw Mohammed Day.” Rebecca has the backstory:
I decided to keep it simple: nothing too wacky or embarrassing. I just thought the Prophet Muhammad might enjoy a refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage.
The offense is in the irreverence. I do not revere the prophet, and religious prohibitions against depicting him do not apply to me. I boldly defy those who would use threats of violence to force their superstitions upon others.
2 Feb 2010, 9:53 PM
In January, the some-kind-of-awesome John Campbell (of pictures for sad children) draws an hourly journal comic. On 1 February, he invites the rest of the world to join him.
This was my first year attempting the Hourly Comic challenge. Consider this penance for having slacked off on my sketch posts. (Oh, and yeah, the lack of practice shows.)
It was grueling. It was fun. The results are below. (Also available on the Hourly Comic forum)
