This card is charcoal on vellum from 1987--Wow, was that really 25 years ago?
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
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This card is charcoal on vellum from 1987--Wow, was that really 25 years ago?
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Life Lessons from Dinosaurs
Art from Dinotopia plus whimsical wisdom
James Gurney
This weblog by Dinotopia creator James Gurney is for illustrators, plein-air painters, sketchers, comic artists, animators, art students, and writers. You'll find practical studio tips, insights into the making of the Dinotopia books, and first-hand reports from art schools and museums.
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gurneyjourney (at) gmail.com
Sorry, I can't give personal art advice or portfolio reviews. If you can, it's best to ask art questions in the blog comments.
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This card is charcoal on vellum from 1987--Wow, was that really 25 years ago?
23 comments:
Merry Christmas to you James. Thank you for the wonderful blog and the tons of helpful information you've been presenting to us. I wish you and your family all the best in the New 2013 Year.
The drawing of Christmas card is great. I love such drawings so much.
Have a joyous holiday!
A Merry Christmas to you and yours, James, and - as vlad74 says - a big thank you to you for the daily gift of Gurney Journey.
That IS a great Christmas card, worthy of Rockwell.
Merry Christmas James! Love the drawing.
Merry Christmas!
Oh, I LOVE that drawing!!! - mp
Merry Christmas James, Jeanette, and...probably not so small anymore Franklin? Was that Franklin?
My Christmas is shaping up, Sanata got me Dinotopia.
Thanks, Everyone. Keith, that's Dan at 8 months old. Frank hadn't arrived yet.
I read your blog religiously though only comment occasionally. Thank you for the unselfish sharing of your gift, observations, and tips. And for naming your son after me. :) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas Gurney's
You put up another great year of posts for us all to enjoy, that makes YOU an Art Santa!
Thanks!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family! Your blog is a true inspiration. I wish you lots of inspiring moments and success in future works in the upcoming year. Thank you very much!
Christmas Blessings to you and those you love!
I must join the others in saying how much I appreciate your blog, and all you share on it. I look forward to it every day.
Have a wonderful 2013!
Loretta
Merry Christmas from another daily reader. Always a pleasure.
Merry Christmas from another daily reader. Always a pleasure.
Awesome energy here! And who needs color?! What pizzazz!
And a happy & healthy Christmas to you & Janet & all your loved ones, James!
Haha, that's the year I was born :) Merry Christmas!
I so LOVE this charcoal sketch! It's classic, like another commenter said, like Rockwell. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!
Keep on enjoying the holidays - and best wishes for a fabulous New Year. Thank you for your posts.
Merry Christmas! and best wishes!
You are a gift in my life. Seriously.
Context: 54 year old just beginning to unfold the creative and artistic part of myself. You slowly feed my psyche with slow drips of inspiration for the past three years...just whats needed. Best wishes to you and yours!
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