CTN Expo and Ghandi

So I went to the CTN Animation Expo in Burbank this past weekend and it was a jolly good time. I drove to Huntington Beach to visit my best friend and brother and stayed the night, then drove up to Burbank the next morning. I was a half hour early.....I never have been to an expo or convention before so I wanted to familiarize myself with the map and where all the speakers and vendors were going to be.

I didn't really know what to expect or how to go about it. I think I went with the intention of getting inspired and talking with the studios and meeting and greeting old faces. I saw some of my CalArts alumni there and former teachers too. It was a cool reunion. Also saw some of my favorite artists like Pascal Campion, Brittney Lee, Cheeks, and lots of new ones too. There were many talented artists.

I talked to several studios like Disney and Titmouse and asked about job opportunities......I came away with the objective that I have to learn Flash....and 3d....if I want to be versatile, which I understand.

Who's drawing is this?

Well Stefan Bucher of course!

Artist business cards. My favorite is the Green Peas by Joe Moshier.

Studio flyers and some other helpful goodies.

Jesse, fellow animator, making magical strokes on the pegless disc.

Towards the end of the Expo the Animation Table they had setup where animation icons Eric Goldberg and Tony Bancroft sat and drew for people, was unoccupied so my friend Jesse and I wasted no time to doodle on this desk that probably is a *pain* to move around

There were also companies like Wacom(makers of pen tablets and Cintiqs), Digicel(2d animation software company), some CG and FX companies and Don Bluth.

So, you wondering about what Ghandi has to do with the Expo?

Well, Wacom had (drawing tablets where you draw directly on the screen) a drawing contest... you had to draw something on a Cintiq there on the spot and submit it, and the winners get a free copy of Corel Painter 11!!   I know I wanted to draw a caricature, and I had drawn Ghandi two days earlier...so what the hay, I drew Ghandi for the contest. At the end of the day, I had my free copy of Corel Painter 11! Woot! Thank you Ghandi!!

I definitely want to go again next year, and other similar shows....it's a great time to network and see familiar faces and see great work.

Fall Festival Caricatures

This event was lotso fun. Everyone there was super cool and groovy, and loved their drawings. Aside from free candy, this was one of the best experiences I've had drawing caricatures and also the hardest I've worked in one. I kid you not I drew for 5-6 hours straight, with at least 5 minutes inbetween gaps to stretch or take a brisk walk....I've never drawn that long before, I knew that because of my cramped up arm........I think I learned alot of valuable lessons...One: charge more for color.....Two: That's pretty much all I learned XD    Here are some pics!

My humble setup.

They labeled my spot for me. Yes, I noticed XD

This kid wins best costume hands down! Indy rules!

I Voted.

Ghost 1st Pass

Thief!

Southside Sketchin', and et al

Sketchin'

Caricatures @ Lompoc Summer Social

So last Friday I drew caricatures at the Lompoc Summer Social put on by the Lompoc Chamber of Commerce. I met some cool people, got my name out there. Met a silkscreen guy who I might consider getting shirts printed from him. I love home businesses. I honestly think that's the way the economy is going in my opinion. I just wish I knew more about them, I guess that's what this  'social' was about, mingling and connecting. I drew mostly adults, which I was surprised cause I alwasy get kids, so I went to town!

This was probably my favorite drawing of the day.

Sketchin'

Whale of A Tale

I felt like having some fun for a change, you know, art for art's sake. I had a wonderful time painting this guy. I think the bubbles are my favorite part.

Acrylic on Bristol