New Video Uploaded: Experimenting with Different Mediums: PrismaColor Pencils - 01

As we're all gearing up for the 3rd Annual CTN ANIMATION EXPO in Burbank California, I decided to post an all new video in the realm of using different mediums and experimentation when creating gesture specific drawings for the Animation and Entertainment Industry. It's a quick over the shoulder view of a few drawings done with a PrismaColor Pencil, as they are a wonderful waxy smooth pencil to draw with.




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All my best to everyone spanning the Artistic Globe,

MAC

Gallery Gala - This Saturday @ 7!

I'll be in a gallery show this weekend, Saturday November 5th. I'll be there with other extremely talented artists for the reception from 7-10 P.M. for the 3Kicks Studio crew.

The show will be hung from November 5th-28th @:
210 E. Main Street - Alhambra, CA 91801

www.gallerynucleus.com

Creatures-On-The-Go 03

I had to get a couple of creature sketches in before Halloween. . . phew.

Creatures-On-The-Go 02

Some more late night sketches for the Holiday.

Creatures-On-The-Go 01

Happy (Almost) Halloween,MAC

Mr. Beakly

A sketch caught at a local aviary while dining amongst friends.

Sketchbook Doodle: "Tying One On"

How To Draw With Different Mediums - Pastel 01

I have just posted a new video of how to approach gesture drawing while experimenting with Pastel, as it's a medium that has much to offer. I'll be posting different videos in the near future that deal with the subject of experimentation, this one is the longest of the already recorded videos. It's the first on using Pastel in quick sketch sessions.

MAC

Evil Rises. . .

Please excuse the copyright text - it's an Orphan Acts thing.

Best,

MAC

Disneyland Doodle

Here's the only drawing I did the first day I arrived at the Disneyland Hotel for a family vacation.

He's defiantly. . . a keeper.


MAC

He's Got Stripes. . .

On A Monday I Was Ar-rested (Uh Huh)
On A Tuesday They Locked Me In The Jail (Oh Boy)
On A Wednesday My Trial Was At-tested
On A Thursday They Said Guilty And The Judge's Gavel Fell

I Got Stripes --- Stripes Around My Shoulders
I Got Chains --- Chains Around My Feet
I Got Stripes --- Stripes Around My Shoulders
And Them Chains --- Them Chains They're About To Drag Me Down

On A Monday My Momma Come To See Me
On A Tuesday They Caught Me With A File
On A Wednesday I'm Down In Solitary
On A Thursday I Start On Bread And Water For A While

I Got Stripes --- Stripes Around My Shoulders
I Got Chains --- Chains Around My Feet
I Got Stripes --- Stripes Around My Shoulders
And Them Chains --- Them Chains They're About To Drag Me Down

I Got Stripes --- Stripes Around My Shoulders
I Got Chains --- Chains Around My Feet
I Got Stripes --- Stripes Around My Shoulders
And Them Chains --- Them Chains They're About To Drag Me

LAAFA Lecture Notes

Here's some wipe board design notes from a recent session @ The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art focusing on silhouette's inside of silhouette's to create clear and readable forms and actions.

Best,

MAC

New Character Design Class @ LAAFA

(Please note, the above images were not designed by me - they are examples of design principles that we will be discussing.)


Hey Guys,

For the last 3 or 4 years I have been asked by various schools and students if I would teach a Character Design class. Due to my schedule and the amount of prep work to create a new and unique curriculum, I did not want to commit. For the last year I have been instructing a Character Design Class at Disney and have finally decided on a quick but dense class session to instruct.

So, I have agreed to instruct a Character Design class that will focus on creating unique and iconic characters in various styles to suite the fast paced world of the Animation and Entertainment Industry. This 8-week class will focus on capturing a specific and new style each class session and ready you for what it takes to design on a tight deadline and with confidence in the Industry.

Artists will be designing these characters based on a new style each week. Reference will be supplied on each style at the beginning of each session for inspiration and guidelines stimulating on-job situations. Considerable draftsmanship will be needed to control the designs associated with the class. Time outside the class will also be needed to perform the tasks at hand. So get ready. . . to create a new set of designs that will take your craft to new levels and help build your portfolio for Studio submissions.

I hope to see many of you who have requested the class as there are limited spots available and it will be a full class shortly. Please see the link listed below for more information:


http://reg125.imperisoft.com/LAAFA/ProgramDetail/3134353331/Registration.aspx

(The classes are held on Wednesday's from 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. - Starting October 19-December 7th)
• Class fee is only: $375.00 •

Best,

MAC

Mellon Balls and Vegan Prosciutto Slices

Another quick Friday doodle.

MAC

VAL - Car Wash Doodle

This was a quick sketch I did while I was at the Car Wash earlier today.

A hopefully sketch, I suppose.

MAC

Finger Snappin' Goodness!

Here's a sketch I just ripped out rather quickly while happily listening to the Kings of Swing - The Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's.

Best,

MAC

A few little people doodles. . .

Here's some recent animal sketches I did. I literally had an hour to fill between a meeting and decided to just see what I could draw quickly. First dip to the left was these little guys. It was nice to be amongst my friends again. . .

MAC

It's . . . me?

Here's a drawing my buddy and uber talented friend Kyle Boyd did of me while I was instructing at one of my Disney sessions. He's the kind of designer that makes his drawings make you chuckle and laugh.

Check him out at:

Www.kyleboyd.blogspot.com

Old Development: Mattel Development

Here's some very old development for a new younger character Mattel was working on creating for a new gaming/toy line. He was to be a 3D character that was animated in front of each segment and behind the wheel with a possible television show to follow. There was an older targeted character and they wanted a younger more hip character in his place.

© Mattel, 2008

Recent Disney Session . . .

It's getting a bit rare for me to get a chance to drawing during sessions I instruct at. Perhaps some more Demo's like these sketches done with a Tombo and a Pentel Stylo. My focus was on a more classic Disney/Renaissance style.

Best,

MAC