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Man vs. Art Episode 17! Giving your art as a gift, Tips for Drawing people in public, plus an interview with Steve Sievers and Dahveed the creators of Supa Pirate Booty Hunt!

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Some tips when sketching in public.
When you are drawing people in public, it’s a good idea to be discreet. You never know how some folks might react. Especially the ladies and vain guys. You know “Metro” guys. Try to be tactful also. Save the mean drawings to do at home. And for the love of god, if you are going to let people flip through your sketchbook make sure there isn’t anything in there you don’t wouldn’t show to your mother!
I recently attended a wedding where this lady fell victim to my pen.

Man Vs Art Episode016 The essence of drawing and the meaning of appeal.

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

No one else but you takes your art home and dwells upon it at dinner, in the evening, during the wee hours of the morning or when you wake up. A good understanding of the fundamentals of drawing will go a long way in helping you achieve your goals as an artist!

Man vs Art Episode 015 Jim Lujan and I recap the Animation Getdown Plus A Man vs. Art look at the mindset of the artist, and some tips on how to hold your pencil.

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

What should mindset as an artist be? I say you need to be enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated. Most importantly you must have the love. If you don’t love drawing, I mean really LOVE IT! You won’t last. Sorry. Look, creating art is hard. You must love your art enough to get through the tough times.

Man Vs. Art Episode 014! So you want to be an artist? 5 Unavoidable truths about being an artist.

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

If you are serious about learning how to draw, there are a few things you need right off the bat.

The desire to to learn, education, patience, dedication, and most important of all,

you need tons and tons of practice!

Before embarking on your lifelong quest to master drawing, you must be aware of what I call ” 5 unavoidable truths of being an artist.” If you can’t accept ALL of these, perhaps you should try something other than art.

Man Vs. Art Episode 13! Part 2 of Indy Comic Book Creator Geo Brawn IV Interview!

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

In today’s podcast I present you guys with part two of my chat with my friend and esteemed colleague Los Angeles Indy Comic Creator Geo Brawn IV. We get down to brass tacks about Geo’s technique and approach!I learned for example he uses Tuxedo Black Acme Bic markers. A pretty common pen you can pick up at any office supply store for your drawing needs.

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