I saw this scene out of the corner of my eye on my bike ride to work this morning; it was in my field of vision for approximately 3 or 4 seconds, which made for an interesting challenge.Usually when I get the idea to do a memory sketch (when I see something cool and don't have a sketchbook handy), I take a moment to observe my subject intently for as long as I can, so as to try and pick up specific details that I'll be able to recall when I sit down to draw it. With this drawing, having 3 seconds of peripheral information means that probably a lot of what wound up on the page is stuff I made up. I mean, for all we know it could have been a lady drinking a latte shooing a squirrel that I saw. But that's the fun of doing this kind of drawing, I suppose.
Give it a shot sometime! Next time you find yourself thinking, 'that would be cool to draw,' stop looking and start making things up, just for a change.
11 comments:
Great design, man. Fabulous hands.
And I love all that texture. Mind if I steal me some of that?
K FINE I WILL! gosh. i love you.
When I grow up, Mr. Holden, I want to draw like you.
sweet! Just today I was thinking about memory sketching! I met an incredible character and wish I could have sat down and drawn him for a few hours.
you continue to amaze.
ps: love his feet.
Congrats on becoming a story Artist at DREAMWORKS!! I was really happy for you when I heard. If you know David Derrick. Tell him I say Hi!! He's a story artist there too.
Dang rad! love the feel of the texture here
I'd consider smoking if it would lead to you drawing and posting a picture of me. let me know!
wow this is great! ive tried this exercise but consistently fall flat every time.
SOOO PRETTY!
I'm gonna steal from you too. You're drawing like a French illustrator.
I am absolutely in love with this sketch - the whimsical lines coupled with the strong design... so awesome.
drawn like a french man.
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