Ambigram Sketch

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An ambigram is a graphic application that can be read a certain way, and another way upside down or mirrored. Much like a visual version of a palindrome (such as racecar read backwards is racecar), but with ambigrams much more leeway is given to an artist. There is quite a famous tattoo that reads . . . → Read More: Ambigram Sketch

Capn Jack

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This logo/illustration was made for New Life Assemblies, for the children’s pastor as he embarked on a new series. It was meant to be used on screen and in print.

I always learn something when I get into a new project: A binnacle is a stand on . . . → Read More: Capn Jack

Music

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I’m so behind on these weekly posts that I don’t feel I have the right to call them sketch of the week anymore. Turns out moving, getting a job AND then drawing and uploading are just far too demanding for this one. I’ll keep trying though.

This one is inspired by a girl I . . . → Read More: Music

Better and Better

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My painting teacher from a few years ago once told me something I’ll never forget. We were in the work room, both working on our stuff and he brought out this book from his office and showed me this picture. From what I remember, it was a dark portrait of a boy, much like . . . → Read More: Better and Better

Kick Ass Monday

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This SOTW I decided to honor my new monitor at my new job with a motivational sentiment.

You can have it, too, if you happen to like it so much that you want it. (Download here, 1280×1024)

The quote is . . . → Read More: Kick Ass Monday

Bit o Calligraphy

John and Leah

For John and Leah: Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary!

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Phoenix

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Another illustration, this one of a phoenix rising from the fire. This one actually a sketch to be used for a tattoo, so that’s why I went more iconic and less realistic with the wings. Also a tiny bit tribal in style.

Neigh

Sketch of the Week 7

Just an illustration for your gazing pleasure.

I like the stylization, almost a celtic-knot looking theme, which makes the horse look like glass. Not what I expected, but fun. I think I’ll run with this for the next few sketches.

Faking Love

I was told recently that my statement in my header, the one saying, “You can’t fake love and I heart art,” is incorrect. Not that I don’t heart art, but that you can in fact, fake love.

But I have to say, I stand by my statement. Love, especially a love of art, is . . . → Read More: Faking Love

Rosey Lines

Sketch of the Week 5

A simple cross hatching sketch.

Roses are so recognizable, but the thing I love about them is their abstract nature. So this I decided to draw from the back/side view. The light and dark, the flow of the lines as the petals lap into one another, the fibonacci sequence as they twirl to the . . . → Read More: Rosey Lines