Naked People

Nudity, it's fun to draw.
Here are some figure sketches done in my figure drawing class! Figure that out.
Enjoy!

Day One!

Two minutes each pose


Ten minute pose


Twenty Minute Pose


Twenty Minute Pose

Day Two! (Not so inspiring model but still aiite)

Two Minutes each pose Pose


five minutes each pose


ten minutes each pose


twenty minute pose


twenty minute pose


thirty minute pose

Lakeside Sketchin'

Lake Sketch, Pencil
Almaden Lake, Watercolor
Watercolor

Some of the stuff I painted/sketched from my day at Almaden Lake with Shaina Patel :) Luckily I got to catch up with her and her adventures in India! However, that also meant less sketch time. I'll be going back again and doing some more sketches!

It's Thursday!

"It wasn't me", Pencil

"Mama What Are You Doing?", Pencil

"Two Worlds", Pencil

"I Can't Do Bulbasaur Stuff", Pencil

Here are some promised sketches! First one is of a mischievous girl who is constantly in trouble. Second is a memory I have of always asking my mom what she's doing. My sister has been so inquisitive recently, it just had to be done. Third, "Two Worlds", is a bit girly but I thought it was cute. Fourth is off of a moment when Ally was doing odd movements while my best friend, Varun, was over. When he asked her what she was doing, she replied with a frown "I can't do bulbasaur stuff."

Each one is a beginning of a painting process that I hope I'll have the time and motivation to make into their potential. However, any painting will have to be postponed until after Saturday because I'll be having a date with the famous Shaina Patel, one of my close friends and mentors. I can't wait :) I plan on painting for the very first time outside of a room! I've often sketched things I see, but never have I moved all my water color stuff with me to a location and just painted all day. I'm excited to post what I see!

Until then, Peace out boys and girls.

Love is all you need

"Distractions" Watercolor, 18x21 (I think?)

I've come to realize over the past year that when I paint or sketch, the quality of each work increases with the love I put into it. When I think of giving my work to someone, it's much more meaningful and fun. Maybe it's not the best I did (maybe it is), but it's delightful and very emotional for me.

Drawing for someone opposed to being asked to draw something is different. I feel like I should note that.

This particular piece, "Distractions", is a gift to my boyfriend. It is composed of memories we've shared in the past six months. This boy has opened my eyes to possibilities that never crossed my mind. He's every word, every line, and everything to me. Thank you for flying me to the moon and blowing my mind.

Now I'm pumped up for some serious sketching. The weekend was fun with lots of friends, and tons of distractions, but it's back to the sketchbook for me! There's some fun sketches of painting ideas that I'll be posting soon!

Have you heard?

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If you enjoy keeping a journal, I would highly suggest taking a look at this one. Every time you look at the cover, be inspired by the beautiful work of a dear friend, Ms. Obando.

Jessica Obando, a friend I met and lived with in San Francisco during the summer after my sweet 16th, has always been an artist that inspired me. I will always think of my time with her fondly: the times we sketched together after sneaking through private property by the peers, the late nights in the studio while other people were drinking and having fun, the deep conversations of secrets and ambitions, the smell of her vanilla cigarettes, the sound of the most adorable sneeze I'll ever hear every morning when we woke up, and so much more. Jessica, you sharing this makes me proud and I want the people of the world to know how fortunate they are to have you living on this globe.
Maybe I'm making a big deal of a small achievement (small compared to what you WILL be doing!) and I'm definitely being dramatic, but what can I say? This has made me extremely happy.

Thank you for always believing in me and being a strong critic. Thank you for remembering me! I told you once, I'll tell you again: no matter where we are in life I believe in you and will continue to be here for the best and the worst! I adore you, love.

Potty-Jessica, Soccer Mom-Jayme, Tea Head-Rosie, and Macho Nacho-Stephanie, a page from my sketchbook during my time with these lovely ladies (2006?).

Love, Fruitloops

Thursday Sketches

I've decided that Thursdays and.. umm, some other day of the week.. will be dedicated to sketches! Sketches of people, what I see, things from my imagination, painting plans that were never executed, etc. will be the focus. Quite a "focus"I have.

I'll be posting more sketches as the day continues. If I can't post them throughout today, they'll be posted.. some other day of the week! Everything will be chronological to see how I grow as I continue observing the world around me and the images inside my head.

The following sketches were done last night while browsing and stalking some of my favorite artists (Alex Woo, Bill Cone, you know, the Pixar artists!). Hopefully today I'll find time to sit somewhere and observe live models as they go about their day. Maybe you'll find a sketch of you walking in the mall in here. Ahahaha. I'll be watching. (Moo-ha-ha, says Chuck).




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I know I said I'd upload more sketches, but, alas, Richard P. Feynman captured my attention all day! I cannot rest until this book is finished. Please read it too: "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!"-- it's marvelous.

I decided my next sketch post will be on Sunday :) It works out because in two weeks I'll be taking classes, thus having more sketches to post on Thursdays, and I'll also have the weekends for my Sunday posting!

As for the in-between, well whenever I actually finish paintings or find something worth posting they will be uploaded. That's how I think I want to do things. Of course everything is subject to change, but I figured having some sort of plan to work off on is more beneficial for me, personally, than no plan at all.

Until then, Mr. Feynman will have my attention!

Beginnings

My decision to start a blog is because of my unwavering dream to become a set designer, character artist, or animator of sorts. As motivation, I'll always look at my soon-to-be five-year-old sister and remember to always be an example for her as she grows up: always strive to be a better person and never give up on yourself! In this blog I will keep a constant update on my artworks and whatnot.

The journey is more important than the destination, so here we go...!