Unexpected Reference

   When I am busy at my desk, and work permits, I enjoy listening to something other than the normal sounds of a day (lawnmower, fan, etc.). Regularly, it is music, audio books, or documentaries. The subject matter isn't specific, but whatever is interesting and readily available. I do this during tasks that don't require heavy concentration, such as flatting in colors, so that I can liven the mood. If I listen to quick-paced music, then it can hype me up and I work faster, or if I'm working in slow and delicate movements, then relaxing music suits. Anything not music just needs to be interesting.

   It is nice to gain new knowledge, regardless if it is applicable to one's self, but I use everything that I know to make my work better. For example: from listening to lectures about the study of light, I came up with new ideas that I can experiment with in my usage of light and color, such as different surfaces' characteristics of handling light. Fortunately, visual elements are not all that can benefit! If I wanted to design an underground environment, I can pull from my, previously trivial, knowledge of ant colonies and how they form their underground tunnel system. It is always a wonderful surprise when the discovery is made of dormant knowledge being put to practical use. Sooner or later, I can use it all.

   I always keep my mind open to take in new content so I may enrich my library and become a better artist. I do not know how some learnings will be beneficial, but I am certain they will, and it may even happen without me being aware. This has been something helpful to me and perhaps it can for you too.

Regardless, we have minds and should fill them up!

ResQ Process

All artists create their work differently. We all interpret the world in our own fashion and with the process of translating our understanding into personal creation, breed a multitude of results. Everytime I speak with another artist about this, it is such an interesting experience because I learn about their techniques. I have discovered really helpful tips, therefore, in appreciation to the community, I'm sharing some of my work in hopes to return the favor.

Hillusion

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Lately, I have been experimenting with stylized techniques, usually with simple compositions so I can focus more on rendering. I was doing some studies of rich expressions and decided to take this one further. I was trying to capture a feel of a realistic cartoon. I'm going to keep tweaking this method to see where it takes the work. I'm keeping an eye out for a place where this fits in. If any of you are aware of a niche that this style would compliment well, I would appreciate the words!


Have a good day friends.

Peace Rocket

Peace Rocket

This is a short I did which started out as a boomerang sketch, then a few hours later I was sitting in front of all this sketched out. I was caught up in the zone and kept this going until it was done. I decided not to add words just because none came to me naturally, and these illustrations are simple enough to where each viewer can come up with their own fun story!

Have a good day,
Denzel

Denzel, New Illustrator

Hello everyone,
I'm a new illustrator and am looking to get involved in the cyberspace of artists! I love cartooning and doing community projects, so let me know what's going on.

Denzel A Jackson