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Thu May 28, 2009, 10:41 PM
Man, I so rarely update the Journal here...

So, I've been trying my hand at caricature art lately, partly because it's the most practical for making some money at art, but I also just really enjoy caricature art. I think its fun to look at, and very fun to do, so I'm having a blast learning. Any feedback you guys have, critiques, etc. are very welcome as I'm trying this out, and learning the ropes.

I'm also trying digital coloring in ways I haven't before. I got pretty comfortable with Cel Shading, not that I mastered it by any means, but I was comfortable doing it -- but this "digital painting" approach I'm using on the Caricatures is pretty awesome, but pretty intimidating as well. Again, with the pleas for feedback and constructive criticism.

Thanks to everyone as always for the favorites, the views, and mostly the comments, I appreciate everything -- what a great community this is!

-Mike

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  • Mood: Welcoming
  • Listening to: The Sounds of Animals Fighting
  • Reading: Scott Pilgrim
  • Watching: Going through Buffy again
  • Playing: just table top games -- I'm old school

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  • Current Residence: Dallas
  • Interests: Cartooning, comics, sci-fi, nerd stuff.
  • Favourite band or musician: Lately, it's been RX Bandits, but it changes hourly....
  • Favourite genre of music: I love the good stuff in just about any genre, although I'm partial to ska...
  • Favourite game: Chrono Trigger, without a doubt. Earthbound makes a splash as well. I'm all about the 16-bit RP
  • Tools of the Trade: Microns and PITT pens, mostly.

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~PresidentNelson:iconPresidentNelson: Jan 9, 2009, 9:22:42 PM
I'm not happy that they probably won't have a WWTX this year.....I'm trying to find a replacement in the area.....

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~mikehankins:iconmikehankins: Jan 10, 2009, 2:01:01 PM
Are they really not? I heard they were... that'll be lame if they don't...

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~PresidentNelson:iconPresidentNelson: Jan 10, 2009, 4:12:14 PM
nope...Bastards Cancelled it....they put out a statement yesterday....so Lame....

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~mikehankins:iconmikehankins: Jan 10, 2009, 8:51:33 PM
Man, I just saw it... so stupid... now I'm bitter

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~JakeEkiss:iconJakeEkiss: Jan 1, 2009, 6:57:31 PM
Hey, thanks for the fave!

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~mikehankins:iconmikehankins: Jan 1, 2009, 11:33:43 PM
Of course, as always. I just read your journal about art education as well, thanks so much for posting that. I had a similar experience in high school that made me give up art for about 5 years, and I feel like I'm constantly making up for lost time. I ended up going to UNT for music (instead of art as I originally wanted) which might have been the better choice, from the sound of it.

I completely agree with you about talent being a mostly useless word. When people tell me I'm 'talented' at music, I just chuckle and say that the only reason I'm good is because I practiced for 6 hours a day for 4 years straight. Art and music are learnable skills. Now I'm trying to put the time and energy into re-learning drawing technique. Anyway, thanks for telling your story, it was very encouraging!

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~JakeEkiss:iconJakeEkiss: Jan 2, 2009, 6:19:09 AM
Well, before I sell all of the UNT art dept short let me point out that my roommate and partner in crime was a graphic design major there, and aside from the grueling hours his education was second to none as far as I can tell. Likewise the sculpture department seems pretty supportive and helpful. Mainly the caution I would give is to avoid touting the term "illustrator" too much in the drawing & painting department.

Thanks for the thoughts there, chief!

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