Here are some
recent sketches from my Tarzan book. The
paper from this book is not very suitable for drawing with graphite because it
is too smooth and plastic-like. Because of that I have to adjust my approach to this disobedient surface (it makes it harder to achieve the usual results), but when after that I do my drawings
on a proper paper, it becomes much easier to control
the drawing process and to achieve the desired results. Sounds quite logical,
right!? So, people, I guess the conclusion is: use bad art materials and tools to
practice with for a certain period of time, in order to enhance your skills :)
Off topic but I would LOVE to see your work in person and I am involved in a large East Coast (of the US) Convention called Balticon. It is held in Baltimore Maryland and is at the end of May. I know it is not good for this year, but would you ever consider coming to/being guest of honor at such a convention? It is a large SciFi/Fantasy convention.
ReplyDeleteTristan, thank you very much for your kind invitation, but I am afraid I have to decline it. One US convention a year will be more than enough for me for the time being (this year it will be Illuxcon). I am a little tired and need some extra time and peace of mind to recuperate and to recharge my creative batteries.
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