another last minute post for Illustration Friday

15 lake ave.  Smell of the garage and autumn air approaching.

this is take 2 (above)  after the one I did several weeks ago (bottom) that didn’t come out too well

Went to see an exhibit on Japanese art from the Edo period.  This is the first time I saw works by an artist names Ito Jakucchu and was very inspired.

some studies I did from the exhibit.  The long vertical format creates very interesting compositions

Ito Jackchu’s study of cranes in simplified shapes.

okay… where was I.. oh #10..

early in the morning before the rest of the world awakes -

practice and drills, athlete’s routine -

last weekend for landscape sketch workshop with Mike Hernandez

I am so glad I took this workshop. It was only 3 weekends, but I learned a lot, my eyes opened up to more color, and it was fun painting with other artist outside.  Mike is such a great instructor and artist - I hope there will be more to come.  However, it was a really hot day, and even with Kevin’s tent, I was heat struck and pretty much knocked out for the rest of the evening.

and the finished works:

first - thumbnails and design ideations:

very last minute..

cats in the city up to no good.

Went to several exhibits before closing -

First up - drooling Watkiss originals at Nucleus.

At the Motion Picture Academy were 2 shows - In the lobby was all traditional animation artwork - tons of Mary Blair paintings, Sleeping Beauty, Walt Peregoy color keys, UPA stuff, Bill Perkin’s style guide, Mike Humphries etc etc.

On the 3rd floor was set decoration display from several recent movies such as Iron man, Spiderwick, indie jones.

Here is a shot from the corner of Spiderwick set

Last but not least, I went to Santa Monica museum of art to see the Puppets show.

based on oooold photography

from No country for old men

did a mood/color study from a photo in photoshop

one disgruntled roustabout.  had a bad day.. I reckon..

going at snail pace, but I continue to paint..

road side 395

By the Owens lake

at Alabama hills