Back to the Real Feel... Lately, I have been spending a good amount of time creating digital sketches with my iPad. I really like the convenience and tons of media options. However, I was missing the sound of marks on paper, creating with real tools, and the lack of an undo button. I haven't created…
The inspiration for this portrait came from the iOS app Sktchy. I was drawn to his overall look, the short dreadlocks, glasses, and facial hair, etc. I tried to keep the sketch fairly loose and have fun with it. Have a great day, Mike This sketch was created using Micron 005, Micron Brush Pen, Gelly…
Back to pen & ink for this one. I started out sketching a Gorilla portrait, but...I'm not sure if that's what I ended with? I just don't feel that I really captured the gorilla the way I intended to. Something seems a little off to me. Perhaps the lower portion of the face it a…
Another page from my sketchbook. My sketching habit is becoming more integrated into my daily routine. Quite often I not only sketch in the early morning hours but try to sneak a little time in the evenings as well. Putting the pen or pencil to paper is such a therapeutic experience. It's so calming for…
A little something different went into my sketchbook this week. A creature. This one, in particular, is based on a cave troll from the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. You can view the actual scene here if interested. This cave troll was a blast to create. I spent a bit more time on this…
I am remaining dedicated to my daily sketching routine. I believe I have been focusing on faces simply because it's so easy to find reference images and the fact that it is somewhat familiar territory for me. However, in the future, I would like to start sketching more from life. I typically work using a…
A few more sketches! The portraits below were sketched this past weekend. You will find that these are not as carefully drawn as some of my previous work. Truth is, all 3 were rushed just a bit. I'm not sure why I think it may be somewhat due to being created on a weekend and…
This is another drawing from my morning sketch practice. This time I chose to create a sketch of a pine comb using a photo reference. I am certainly enjoying my new found dedication to sketching. It is amazing how much calmer and focused my mornings are now that I have began sketching again. Once I…
Another page from my sketchbook. This sketch was completed over 3 different sessions of around 45 minutes each. Since this is in my sketchbook, I just dove right in with ink, no pencil under-drawing. This sketch was based on a photo of a statue, so it comes off a bit cold. I still need to…
One of my goals for 2019 is to sketch each day. So far, I have been choosing to sketch in the early morning hours prior to leaving for work. This seems to work well with my natural ebb & flow of energy. My mind is the sharpest and most focused during the morning hours. My…
Ale's Portrait, inspiration found on Sktchy.
Another Sktchy inspired portrait. This time I went back to pen and ink.
Another Sktchy app portrait. Please visit the blog and take a look.
So a few days ago I posted a portrait sketch and wrote about the app Sktchy. I am still enjoy the app and I am beginning to build up a collection of inspiration photos in my queue. Click the link to see my latest sketch (via Sktchy).
Click the link to see my latest sketch. It is based on inspiration that I found via the Sktchy App.
