Cre8tivemarks @ WonderCon 2013

WonderCon Anaheim II is back again!

If you're attending the show, stop by and say hello if you'd like.  
• (Mention the word "Bubbles" you'll get a free surprise gift!) •

- MAC

A Busy March

Sorry for the delay, it's been a crazy month! - Seattle Emerald Con, Family in town, up to Northern California and soon to be in Anaheim for Wonder Con next week.  Sheesh.  In the mean time, I've been working and teaching with an extra trip, as I took a group or 12 or so folks @ The Walt Disney Company to the Zoo for a lecture and an afternoon of drawing Giraffe's and a few other animals.

Talking about the structure of a herbivore and how to use scale in their drawings to show true size relationships.

Doodling some of the long leggers.



...pant.  ...pant.  ...pant.

- More to come soon as I catch my breath,

MAC

Cre8tivemarks @ EmeraldCON - Table # 303

I'm happy to report, I'll be a part of the 2013 Emerald City COMICCON coming up right around the corner March 1-3>

I'll be @ Table # 303 with plenty of wares!

- MAC

Female Figure Drawing For A Friday

First session back after injuring my right clavicle.

A Drawing A DAY - January 2013 (SCROLL DOWN)

I'm back after a broken right clavicle, which happens to be my drawing arm.  I've been slacking on this blogsite and would like to accomplish a goal.

This was something the very talented and kind artist, Cedric Hohnstadt started that I didn't have the time to follow through on....but I do now!  So, a drawing a day for all of January as a reminder of why we do what we do... for FUN just as much as for a job:

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(These were the left-handed drawings I did when I was unable to draw w/ my right hand.)

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(AND THAT'S A DRAWING-A-DAY FOR ALL OF JANUARY!!!)

Best,

MAC

Deaths Head...Thrice!

This character is for a personal project that I am currently developing and finishing the illustrations for.

- MAC

Cre8tivemarks @ CTN Animation EXPO (Nov. 16-18)

I'll be there and debuting my new book:  Denizens of the Deep!

MAC

Something New Rises To The Surface...

I'm happy to announce I will debuting my new book, Denizens of the Deep @ The CTN Animation Expo. November 16-18.  It could not be a better event to be a part of let alone get a chance to share something new to fans and friends.

The book is a "turn of the century journal of sketches and notations told through the eyes of a British explorer embarking on a voyage that would change everything we've ever known about Denizens of the Deep!  From mermaids to dark things from the depths... the ocean is full of many unimagined creatures previously uncaught by human eyes, until now!"

• I'll be at Table T26 right next to my buddies in crime, Brett Bean and Justin Rodriguez of Think Tank fame!

http://www.CTNANIMATIONEXPO.com/mark-mcdonnell/ 

All my best,

MAC

Last nights Calamari

I like when they give you crayon's and bread at dinnertime.

- MAC

Gesture Drawing - Focusing On Character (HallowsStyle!)

These were a series of sketches I did this week in honor of Halloween coming to town shortly in the States.  The discussion was about focusing on the primary source of importance first.  That being, the posture and weight distribution of the character/person. However, from there on it's important to make it your own. With the power of someone's imagination, ANYTHING is possible if you simply..........

Make Believe!

(The last sketch is for Michael...)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN,

MAC

New Character Design Class @ LAAFA Starts Next Week!

I'll be instructing a new Character Design class that focuses on what it takes to be a versatile designer in the Animation and Entertainment Industry and how it functions today.  There are only a few spots available and begins, this coming Wednesday (October 17th)!

If you're itching to learn and end the year with some added growth... you're welcome along for the journey!

Best,

MAC