A couple of the guys that go to the diner are veterans, and they love to talk. I sketch them and write down what I hear.
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
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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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James Gurney
PO Box 693
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
or by email:
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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However, you can quote images or text without asking permission on your educational or non-commercial blog, website, or Facebook page as long as you give me credit and provide a link back. Students and teachers can also quote images or text for their non-commercial school activity. It's also OK to do an artistic copy of my paintings as a study exercise without asking permission.
3 comments:
Nice sketch and true words, James. "There's nothing glorious about sweaty fellows going off to fight..." Colonel John W. Thomason, USMC (Marine, artist, author - awarded Navy Cross WWI) His book - 'Fix Bayonets' - a classic (his stories augmented by his wonderful sketches).
I'm sure you have been asked and have answered this question many times before, but where and how do you start when you do a sketch like this?
Sharon, to get a proverbial over the shoulder look at JG's working process, I highly recommend his "Watercolor in the Wild" video. Lots of down to earth insight and practical tips there. The (self-produced) video production quality is also a delight. Links are on the left somewhere of the blog main page. This has been an unsolicited plug from a happy customer.
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