Sketches, "The Tree"

Part of The Process-

Just to whet the appetite, here are just a few of my sketches that are centered around observation and replication of photos and life.  In some of these you'll see my continued struggle to reconcile different aspects of the processes of seeing, interpreting, and drawing.  Mostly of concern are the principles of composition, value, and draftsmanship, as well as the replication of the visual impact that the subject matter evokes.  But an embarrassing amount of anguish is created simply in the attempt to make a drawing look something like its source material.  Ah well. 

 The last picture is a potential title card for an upcoming project of mine, "The Tree."  Based on my reaction to a relationship gone sour, this project is slated to be a traditionally animated narrative of a jilted lover, whose sorrow gives life to a cursed tree.  The project should be a huge stepping stone for me, both in terms of the technical skills that I must acquire in order to complete it, and the emotional catharsis of telling the story itself.

There are some other exciting developments on the way, including several more animated shorts featuring my favorite flatulent ducks.