Crossing the Dragon Gap

Well, the drawing today is from my "Character Sketch Book" which i started right when i really started drawing...
Which was 4 years ago. So weird to think i've only really been drawing constantly for 4 years.
It seems so long ago. haha.
Well, the Phrase "Crossing the Dragon Gap" refers to traveling into the unknown,
because in the olden days map makers would draw dragons in places no one had traveled.
Well, learning how to draw was the first real dragon gap i had crossed...
And as i set goals for this next year, and mapped out my dreams for the year,
Looks like i will have to cross another "Dragon Gap".
I'm a little nervous/anxious, but I'm also so painfully excited to share the journey with you all.
Needless to say, this Image is perfect for expressing what I'm feeling right now ;)

Random story.... I Drew this in the bleachers of a wrestling tournament when i was couching wrestling with my dad. :)

Kaja Sokola Scribble Sketch

Hey Friends,
how did your day go?
Mine was alright,
I feel like my drawings lately have been a little off,
not sure if I've been working too much and just need a break,
or if i need to go back to practicing the basics...
Well, since i can't really afford time off, i decided to do some raw sketches to relax,
and this Pen Scribble sketch is what was born. :)
The Sketch is of Polish Model Kaja Sokola.
i know its raw, but i hope you like it :)
Hope you're having a great night!

Lily & Gemma Book Picnic - Remember When

Wow wow wow! Remember, November 1, 2006! haha
haha Ok, so today's "Remember When" Post is the 14th & 15th drawing from Volume 1 of my Character Sketchbook.
The name of Volume 1 is "The Lily & Gemma Book" named after Lily Cole & Gemma Ward,
cause they are the first two people i drew to learn how to draw off of. :)
Seriously, i can remember where i was and what i was doing when i drew every picture in this book!
haha It brings back so many memories!
i love it! Well, i hope you are having a relaxing Saturday!
I think i might be going to the beach...
went yesterday and it was amazing!
:)

Girls with Blue Eyes and Red Stockings - These are a Few of my Favorite Things

Hey friends,
Wow, it's so, so, so cold in Southern California today!
Well, just finished Christmas Shopping today!
How about you?
Wow, such a busy time.
There was something about this old Lily drawing that reminded me of Christmas.
Maybe it was the red tights...
Not sure, but i thought i would post it.
I hope you like it, and I hope you're having a very Merry Christmas! :)

My Own Hitchcock

Hello, my friends,
How are you all doing?
I thought i would post this old Volume 1 Character Sketchbook Drawing.
As you can see, i made a little Alfred Hitchcock like appearance in this one...
hahaha Well, it's begining to look a lot like Christmas!
and i'm really getting excited. :)
Trying to plan out 2010...
Yikes! Scheduling everything is way tougher than one would think.
Hope you all are having a wonderful weekend! :)

A Model Skeleton

Hey, Hey, Hey. How are you all doing today?!
Wow, i had a long one.
Been working a lot lately...
How is the week going for you?
Anything exciting happening?
The drawing today brings back old memories;
i drew this almost 3 years ago in Volume 1 of my Character Sketchbook.
I actually don't have the original drawing of this anymore,
I gave to Gemma Ward a year and a half ago when she and Sophie came over.
We were sitting going through the Character Sketchbook drawings,
which was really fun and interesting cause i love sharing my drawing with my drawing subject-matter!
But anyways, she picked this one out as one of her favorites, so i gave it to her.
Awe, good times. Shoot, makes me miss my Australian sista Sophie so much ;(
Well, my friends, i hope you enjoy this line drawing!

Lily & the Plant

Hello my friends! Wow, i am so tired!
Today was a long day.
i'm excited to get back, wake up, and begin drawing again tomorrow!
This drawing above i drew while on a plane flying back from New York fashion week a few years ago..
It's weird to think it was that long ago... mmm..
i have a sweet tooth tonight, so i think my brother and i are about to leave for some ice cream.
Guess i better get ready, but i hope you like the drawing and hope you all are having a great day!

p.s. We have been updating the Dream Walking Society a bunch lately,
almost got it to 24 hour posts going on! haha
i hope you having been enjoying it!

Character Sketchbook 7

Hey Friends wow thank you so much for your overwhelming Response
on My new Speed Painting Video!
It really means alot. Had over in 6,000 of you watching it of the last day or so. amazing! :)
thanks again.

The Drawing today is the 7th drawing from my Character Sketckbook.
did it back in 2006 right when i started that book... aw the good ol days...
I really hope you like it! :)

Gemma Car Drawing

Hello my friends,
Well, today is my last day in Texas;
i fly out bright and early tomorrow morning.
i drew this picture in the car, 2 going on 3 years ago.
It's got a nice 1950's theme going on.
haha Well, this drawing also is from my Character Sketchbook.
Well, i hope you all are having a great day!

One Week Mark

Well my friends... i'm at the one week mark in Hawaii.
Haven't had too much time to draw the last two days...
but on another note had a little "hiking accident"....
might have broken my ankle and tailbone. hahah oopps.
Made me a little less mobile, but i'm trying to keep up.
Think i might go to the doctor today.

Last night, we had Ryan's bachelor party,
which was a fun long night!
Today is the wedding rehearsal,
so it should be a fun busy day!
i hope all you are doing great!

Out To Sea

Hey Yawl,
Thought i would post this little sketch i did at work when i was bored...
hahah.. Hope you like. :)

.... Oh yea. i bought a bunch of oil paint equipment...
Never done it before, going to try to teach myself.
i'll keep you posted.

Monday Monday Monday

Happy Monday friends.
Thanks for all your kind wishes to my sis.
It was an amazing wedding!
One of the nicest ones i've ever been to.
My sister's amazing! The design of the wedding was so cool.
So thanks again. :)

Oh, the drawings up there
are from 3 years ago when i was designing clothes.
These were a few doodles in the sketchbook. :)

Mr. Baxley and the car Ride - Post 112

Wow.
It's crazy.... i just realized i'veposted over 100 times in a few months.... crazy...
i drew this picture of my friend Ryan while in the car while he was driving.

On a better note, my sister is getting married tomorrow! :)

I just remembered I have a sketchbook

Wow! i can't remember the last time i drew in my sketchbook.
i've been working so hard on finishing up projects, i haven't doodled in my sketchbook in forever.
Well, i did a really quick one the other day... i hope you like it. :)
How is everyone doing?

My Friend Alex has a Big Mouth

a little drawing i did of my friend alex,
i did it while i was traveling on a train 2 years ago.
hope you like it!
:)

The Unfished Drawing

Ok, so there is a story with these drawings.
A while back like 3 years ago, right when i was learning how to draw,
i drew this picture, and designed the clothes and everything.
Then i got to a point where i was too afraid of trying to finish it cause i thought i would ruin it,
which is funny cause i usually always experiment and am not worried about ruining it.
i think i thought it was the greatest drawing i've done... hahaha
Well, i might finish it someday,
but i like seeing how different my style has changed in a few years...

Rise and Shine.

Good Morning to all. how are you doing?
i thought i would post a little doodle i did, of a prada, in the car a few years ago.
enjoy!

Character Sketchbook Volume 1

My character sketch book is one of my Favorite pass times. On October 30, 2006 i start the book as a sort of science project, to show people that practice pays off. I was starting to draw a lot, and was working on blind contour drawing and blind contour cheating a little drawing. so I started this book to practice that. I drew all the drawings with a pen so that i wouldn't get tempted to erase. Also, to cut down on variables, I decided to pick two people draw (even though as the book goes on a few more people join the book. The Great Sophie Ward, Heather Marks, and Jessica Stam are a few) through out the book. The Two people i pick where Lily Cole & Gemma Ward, because they look exactly like the characters i drew. My goal is to some day publish all the volumes of this book.(each volume is a 100 drawings). well here is a sneak peak of Volume 1 i hope you like it. i'll be posting so of volume 2 soon.

To see post from Volume 2 just if you want to see all posts on both volumes Click here