Scientist

I drew a straining scientist pouring chemicals half a dozen times before I had one I was satisfied with. I think the biggest difference was size, and that by drawing this guy so much bigger, I finally managed to get the details I was looking for.

Sweatin'

This guy really should have been fatter. WAY fatter. I was going for the ridiculousness of a huge man on a tiny exercise bike (while trying to maintain some integrity in the bike's design) and I feel like I missed the mark. Maybe his head is just too big? I also really struggled with the sweat stains.

Granny

So for my next drawing I tried to do the exact opposite. I wanted a dynamic, organic profile with more detail and more exaggeration. Overstated, not understated. Now, this may not be my more prolific piece, but I like the old lady (even though I didn't get as much "old" out of her as I wanted). Even still, I'll bet she bakes really good cookies. Posture was a big deal here, as was her smile. And even though her neck is pretty scary, it works, doesn't it?

Hoodie

I've notice a few other artists who do very well with simple, highly-geometric character designs (specifically Scott Krutz and the way many of his characters have lots of detail, yet a simple profile/outline). So I decided to give it a whirl, but found myself continually adding little flares and details despite myself. Really the only place it came through was with the arm. Ah well.

Edgar Allen Pope

Okay, so I wish there was a story behind this one, but no such luck. I guess it was just a phrase that got stuck in my head, and one morning I couldn't sleep... you know how it goes. I really like this guy's hands, face and overall design (plus I love a good eyebrow), but that mustache still bugs me. And yes, that is a raven on his staff-thing.

Typist

Once again, I have been remiss in my updating (at least I've been drawing more than I've been blogging). This is just a simple sketch of a young lady at the keyboard. I guess I was going for more life-like proportions than I normally do. Either way, it's clean and simple, which I'm normally pretty good at. (Although a full profile did present some challenges, such as eye direction).