http://manvsart.com Art, Animation, and Comics Discussion, inspiration, and Entertainment for Artists. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:42:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Occasionally brooding, deeply passionate, and always interesting L.A. artist, animator, writer, and director Raul Aguirre Jr. draws on his sixteen years of animation experience at Disney, Nickelodeon, and Fox to inform, inspire, and entertain all artists. Warning!! Once you hear the Man vs. Art Podcast! You can't unhear it! Raul Aguirre Jr. yes Raul Aguirre Jr. topdrawer99@gmail.com topdrawer99@gmail.com (Raul Aguirre Jr.) © 2011 Raul Aguirre Jr. all rights reserved Professional Artist Raul Aguirre Jr. informs, inspires, and entertains all artists with art, animation, and comics shenanigans! visual art, animation, drawing, sketching, cartoons, comics, comic books, cartoonist, animator, design, how to draw, http://manvsart.com/wp-content/uploads/MVALOGO2012_144.jpg http://manvsart.com/category/tutorials/ TV-G South Gate, California http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-37-how-to-make-your-drawings-more-expressive/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-37-how-to-make-your-drawings-more-expressive/#comments Thu, 25 Nov 2010 05:38:29 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1671 Hola Minions! In today's show I give you a few helpful tips on making your drawings more expressive! A simple way to make your characters look more expressive is to pay attention to the eye direction. When you are doing a pin up of a cartoon character 9 out of 10 times you should have the character looking at us. It is much more powerful to have the figure make eye contact with the viewer. A lot of artists show their lack of confidence by having the character looking away. Not good! Unless the eye direction is dictated by the story in a panel or action you should have your cartoon making good eye contact with us.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-37-how-to-make-your-drawings-more-expressive/feed/ 3 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,animator,art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,cartoons,comics,DRAWING,help artists.,how to draw,improve art skills Hola Minions! In today's show I give you a few helpful tips on making your drawings more expressive! A simple way to make your characters look more expressive is to pay attention to the eye direction. When you are doing a pin up of a cartoon characte... Hola Minions! In today's show I give you a few helpful tips on making your drawings more expressive! A simple way to make your characters look more expressive is to pay attention to the eye direction. When you are doing a pin up of a cartoon character 9 out of 10 times you should have the character looking at us. It is much more powerful to have the figure make eye contact with the viewer. A lot of artists show their lack of confidence by having the character looking away. Not good! Unless the eye direction is dictated by the story in a panel or action you should have your cartoon making good eye contact with us. Raul yes 48:42 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1671-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-36-pitching-your-stories-and-ideas/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-36-pitching-your-stories-and-ideas/#comments Sun, 14 Nov 2010 07:52:48 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1652 Attention all Artists and Creators who want to hone their pitching skills! This podcast is especially for you! Today I talk about how to effectively simplify your pitches and get to the point of your story quickly and effectively. Project Jose! Jose Gonzalez is a faithful Minion and developing artist! The guy loves to draw and I have taken him under my wing to help him improve his drawing skills! I assigned him to draw a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat and below is what Jose drew. I then took Jose's drawing and went over it with red to punch it up a little and help him make a better drawing out of it!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-36-pitching-your-stories-and-ideas/feed/ 5 art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,cartoons,comic book,DRAWING,help artists.,how to draw,improve art skills,mind of the artist,pitching stories,podcast Attention all Artists and Creators who want to hone their pitching skills! This podcast is especially for you! Today I talk about how to effectively simplify your pitches and get to the point of your story quickly and effectively. Project Jose! Attention all Artists and Creators who want to hone their pitching skills! This podcast is especially for you! Today I talk about how to effectively simplify your pitches and get to the point of your story quickly and effectively. Project Jose! Jose Gonzalez is a faithful Minion and developing artist! The guy loves to draw and I have taken him under my wing to help him improve his drawing skills! I assigned him to draw a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat and below is what Jose drew. I then took Jose's drawing and went over it with red to punch it up a little and help him make a better drawing out of it! Raul yes 1:25:55 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1652-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-demo-4-how-to-draw-the-incredible-hulk/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-demo-4-how-to-draw-the-incredible-hulk/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:37:52 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1311 Minions! Last time I showed you how I draw a pretty pin up girl.This time I'm going the opposite direction and showing you how I draw a big ugly Incredible Hulk! I came a cross this old Disney Studios Employee Handbook from 1938! It's a brief outline of the Studio's principal departments and an explanation to artists of its employment policies! The drawings are all from production drawings!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-demo-4-how-to-draw-the-incredible-hulk/feed/ 2 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,animator,art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,cartoons,comic book,comics,demo,disney,DRAWING Minions! Last time I showed you how I draw a pretty pin up girl.This time I'm going the opposite direction and showing you how I draw a big ugly Incredible Hulk! I came a cross this old Disney Studios Employee Handbook from 1938! Minions! Last time I showed you how I draw a pretty pin up girl.This time I'm going the opposite direction and showing you how I draw a big ugly Incredible Hulk! I came a cross this old Disney Studios Employee Handbook from 1938! It's a brief outline of the Studio's principal departments and an explanation to artists of its employment policies! The drawings are all from production drawings! Raul yes <iframe width="513" height="385" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1311-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-pin-up-girl-drawing-demo-vampirella/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-pin-up-girl-drawing-demo-vampirella/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:22:38 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1274 In this 16 minute drawing demo I show you how to draw a pretty pinup girl using a wacom tablet and Autodesk Sketchbook Pro.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-pin-up-girl-drawing-demo-vampirella/feed/ 4 angst art,animation drawings,art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,comic book,demo,DRAWING,how to draw a pin up girl,improve art skills,mind of the artist,sketchbook pro In this 16 minute drawing demo I show you how to draw a pretty pinup girl using a wacom tablet and Autodesk Sketchbook Pro. In this 16 minute drawing demo I show you how to draw a pretty pinup girl using a wacom tablet and Autodesk Sketchbook Pro. Raul yes 16:57 <iframe width="513" height="385" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1274-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode016-the-essence-of-drawing-and-the-meaning-of-appeal/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode016-the-essence-of-drawing-and-the-meaning-of-appeal/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:57:57 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=770 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! ]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode016-the-essence-of-drawing-and-the-meaning-of-appeal/feed/ 4 art theory,artistic fulfillment,comic book,DRAWING,drawing fundamentals,drawing technique,how to draw,improve art skills,mind of the artist,podcast,sketching,subjects 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... 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! Raul yes 1:21:00 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=770-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-015-jim-lujan-and-some-tips-on-how-to-hold-your-pencil/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-015-jim-lujan-and-some-tips-on-how-to-hold-your-pencil/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:41:35 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=741 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. ]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-015-jim-lujan-and-some-tips-on-how-to-hold-your-pencil/feed/ 3 2D,animation,animator,art,artist,cartooning,cartoonist,draw,DRAWING,how,podcast,technique 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. 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. Raul yes 1:05:29 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=741-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-l10-minute-drawing-lesson-2-building-your-drawing-from-the-inside-out/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-l10-minute-drawing-lesson-2-building-your-drawing-from-the-inside-out/#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:40:50 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=448 Today you guys are going to see how a drawing is composed in order to communicate a "gag" or theme the most effectively. This i s the way I was taught to approach a drawing during my days at Disney. You start with the most important section of the drawing and work outwards with each element supporting the previous one. Don't believe me? Check out the video!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-l10-minute-drawing-lesson-2-building-your-drawing-from-the-inside-out/feed/ 2 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,artistic fulfillment,demo,help artists.,improve art skills,podcast,sketching,technique,theory Today you guys are going to see how a drawing is composed in order to communicate a "gag" or theme the most effectively. This i s the way I was taught to approach a drawing during my days at Disney. You start with the most important section of the d... Today you guys are going to see how a drawing is composed in order to communicate a "gag" or theme the most effectively. This i s the way I was taught to approach a drawing during my days at Disney. You start with the most important section of the drawing and work outwards with each element supporting the previous one. Don't believe me? Check out the video! Raul yes 15:30 <iframe width="513" height="385" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=448-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/how-to-draw-a-pin-up-girl-the-man-vs-art-way/ http://manvsart.com/how-to-draw-a-pin-up-girl-the-man-vs-art-way/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:42:04 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=336 Okay kids, here is a quick demo of myself drawing a pin-up girl using Autodesk Sketchbook pro and a wacom tablet.]]> http://manvsart.com/how-to-draw-a-pin-up-girl-the-man-vs-art-way/feed/ 0 demo,DRAWING,help artists.,improve art skills,sketching,technique Okay kids, here is a quick demo of myself drawing a pin-up girl using Autodesk Sketchbook pro and a wacom tablet. Okay kids, here is a quick demo of myself drawing a pin-up girl using Autodesk Sketchbook pro and a wacom tablet. Raul yes 15:57 <iframe width="513" height="385" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=336-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/ten-minute-warm-up-drawing-demo-1/ http://manvsart.com/ten-minute-warm-up-drawing-demo-1/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:28:03 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=284 Draw smarter not harder! That's the way a pro does it! ]]> http://manvsart.com/ten-minute-warm-up-drawing-demo-1/feed/ 0 demo,help artists.,improve art skills,podcast,sketching,warm up Draw smarter not harder! That's the way a pro does it! Draw smarter not harder! That's the way a pro does it! Raul yes 14:55 <iframe width="513" height="385" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=284-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>