Commander Ellsberg

It's grey and rainy in Chicago today. But I should be okay, because I started off with another cool image from the book (On the Bottom, by Commander Edward Ellsworth). I love the pose--I think I'll be drawing from this book for awhile. It would be cool to adapt it into a graphic novel or game.

Chief Torpedoman with Ellsworth Torch

It's been awhile since I've posted. And a good bit since I've drawn. I have spent the last few days playing silly computer games. They are hopelessly addicting to me. They fire off some neurons that have no other outlet currently. And my eyes are killing me. It's really stupid.

I just made myself sit down and draw something. I realize that if I am to be serious about having professional draughtmanship skills, I must let my passion match my drive. Yes, art, design, games and books are work that require dedication. But they are also something to be passionate about. So I need to draw things that stimulate me, and be satisfied as much with doing a good job as doing something interesting to myself. I guess others may have this connection in their brain, but I needed to manufacture it.

So for now, what could be a cooler subject for a drawing than a diving bell suit? I botched the proportions and it's really not much of anything, but it comes from a good place. My reference was an old book about a submarine salvage operation, with really cool photographs. My wife found this treasure when out on a thrift store run this week.

Alternate Villain: Jason Isaacs

This guy looks more evil. He's probably mad about his hair being colored in photoshop.

Robed Figure

Studying robe/cloak drapery for some character art I'm working on right now.

from: The Family of Man

Drew these while enjoying a Chai outside our local supermarket.