bitch! this is happening

Sketching regularly is like exercising. When you first start, there's a part of you that wants to quit. Steven Pressfield calls this part "resistance." Whatever it is, you need to tell it to shut up - say, "Bitch, this is happening. Deal with it." Eventually your body/mind will realize that this is just going to become a part of regular life... and it'll adapt.

Face Observations Vancouver VS Toronto

I've been focussing on thickness of line-work lately, form and value. These were mostly done with a portable brush-pen. 

So, I've notice that Vancouverites have softer features than Torontonians. I have a theory about that.

I was thinking about why there are regional looks. Is it something in the water? I'm specifically talking about people of Caucasian decent who have rounder features, more Eastern European, Polish, and Ukrainian descendent. I've mentioned this theory to a few people, and in politically correct Vancouver, you instantly feel a vibe when talking about racial matters. Sigh, a lot of people cannot distinguish people racial with being racist.

 The thing is, a lot of people can tell different Asian people apart, and it makes sense that you can differentiate different white faces too. British, Scottish, and western European descendent often have more squarish features.

 I remembered in grade 10 social studies class, we learned that more Eastern European descendent settled west because they were the best farmers and could cultivate the land better.

 So yah, Vancourites seem to have softer features. Torontonians, more squarish, kinda like that guy on the bottom right looking at the girl in the hoodie, kinda like that. British descendants also often have higher ridges at the top of their nose, it's very attractive.

Oh yah, I love people who wear unusual clothes and hats and accessories - the girl has horns on her head, I had to draw her.

I do apologize if any of these observations are taken as stereotypes and of course you can't just lump everyone into such broad strokes. No, you can't, but generally speaking, most people have two eyes, a nose, a mouth... We all have a basic structure to our faces. It is the job of a serious drawer to know what makes a person, a group or a city unique. So, chill out PC-Vancouver. 

deez just jokes, I'm very tired and dunno what I'm talking about, you know I love ya

March 25th 2012 Sketches

Well, it was a nice day out. New sketches from last Sunday thanks to Jessica, Devenne and Ali!

These were done on the Sea-bus. the weird thing about the sea-bus is they kick you off after you arrive at the other end. So, note for the next time... only go on the sea-bus if you really want to walk around North Van... and really now, who does?

This is supposed to be me, thanks Ali!

From Jessica!

dr. evil?

Vancouver Comic Jam

I just came back from the Vancouver Comic Jam and I am exhausted, but invigorated!

It was super fun meeting all these exciting artists and art fanatics. There's something about like-minded people, and people working towards similar goals that feels like coming home, a warm cup of coco.

Anyway, I talked to a lot of people at the group and got a lot of interest in this group. The idea is simple, to get together and draw for fun and for exercise. Drawing/sketching is like daily exercise, and it's always more fun with people there to encourage you and perhaps offer some advice (if asked for).

This group has so much potential in that it can be a place where we not only meet new people, have fun drawing, but also share valuable knowledge and insight into our own artistic styles and creative process.

I also decided to switch the time to 4PM now, since I've gotten more than one comment that 4pm works better.

So every Sunday, 4PM, Waterfront Station (the main concord) - I will be hopping on a skytrain and creepily drawing people for an hour or two. See you there!

Sketches will be posted here soon.