Suggested Exercise

Alright today I'm finally starting something I've been wanting to do for a while now. A weekly suggested exercise for the Sketch Daily Crew! I'm going to do my best to post a new exercise once a week. I want to emphasize that this is a "Suggested" exercise in case you can't think of what to draw or just want to try something new, but feel free to post any kind of sketches you like.

So here it is SketchDaily Exercise #1 Fan Art

A lot of time's I sit down to the drawing board and look at a blank page wondering what should I draw today. Many times if nothing comes I default to some sort of fan art. The thing that's cool about fan art is instead of trying to draw some boring still life or something you can actually practice your art on something that interests you.

Below are some examples of Fan Art I have done in the past.

Ideas for Fan Art

Some possible categories of subject matter you could draw if you can't think of anything. Favorite musicians (obviously one of my fav's) , Athletes, Characters from Movies, Video Games, Comic Books, Etc. Hopefully this gives you some good ideas to jump off on.

Sketch Daily is a group of people who are doing there best to keep drawing everyday even if it's just for 5 minutes. As a community we build each other up and enjoy creating art every day. Anyone and Everyone is welcome to contribute to this group.

To be a part of Sketch Daily all you have to do is connect online in whichever network you enjoy posting on. Right now there is 3 options. You can post on the Sketch Daily Facebook Page, or post your sketch on Google + or Twitter with the hashtag #SketchDaily . If your posting on Google + let me know and I will add you to my SketchDaily Circle. More networks may be added as we go.

Thank You to everyone who has been a part of this!!!

God Bless,
-Marshall aka Calmplex

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Just an update on the Art week and some projects I'm thinking about and working on. Here's some of the sketches and art pieces ive been working on lately. Click on images for larger view.

Links Mentioned:

#SketchDaily Facebook Page
Rene ReneVanBelzen.wordpress.com
Rob Stenzinger ArtGeekZoo.com
Read GLYF and The Terror of Tusk for free!
Tutorial on Posting Comics on Google +
RADIO Truly Crucial Rock N Roll
30 Characters Challenge
My Etsy Shop

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Thanks for stopping by!

God Bless,
-Marshall aka Calmplex

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In this episode I talk about forming the habit of drawing daily. Referencing some podcast episodes from Man V.S. Art and Chris Oatley's Art Cast i explore fundamental drawing tips, techniques and motivations to improve in your Art.

Some of the topics discussed:

- The #1 Crippling Affect to your Art
- Lazyness is not a style
- Building on the solid foundation of Crappy Drawings
- Understanding the Form
- Draw what you see, not what you Think you see
- Action/Volume/Detail In that Order
- Break the habit of being Too Precious about your work

Join us on this Daily Drawing endeavor by posting your daily drawings on Twitter using the hashtag #SketchDaily or on Facebook using the new Page by the same title.

Podcast's Mentioned:

Chris Oatley's Art Cast Episode #55 'Improving your Art before you Start'
Man V.S. Art Episode #14 '5 Unavoidable truths about being an artist'
Man V.S. Art Episode #16 'The Essence of drawing and the meaning of appeal'

Links Mentioned:

George Warden DungeonLegacy.com
Rene ReneVanBelzen.wordpress.com
RJ MangaTakesGuts.tumblr.com
Odiolitos Odiolitos.com
Gesture Reference PixelLovely.com
Art & Story Supreme Forum's
Art & Story Episode #192 'The Big Serializor'
Pat Higgins HigginsMedia.com
Jose Gonzalez JagLab.wordpress.com
Rob Stenzinger ArtGeekZoo.com

You can subscribe and download the podcast through ITunes or RSS!

Want to be on the show? Email a question or observation here or call into the listener line (774) 271 - 7539

Thanks for stopping by!

God Bless,
-Marshall aka Calmplex

Also Find me on Twitter, Facebook,and YouTube, You can also email me here

or you can subscribe and download the podcast through ITunes or RSS!

Want to be on the show? Email a question or observation here or call into the listener line (774) 271 - PLEX [7539]

In this episode I talk about exploring non traditional avenues for Illustration work. First I start off with some responses to feedback I got from Rob Stenzinger and Jose Gonzalez and then move into discussing the examples of people who inspire me to pursue alternative paths for making money with art. Namely the guys over at Art & Story.

After the initial framing I go into spitballing idea's for making money with with art. During this time I also share some of my struggles and successes Ive had while experimenting with some of these ideas so far. I also discuss the idea of finding a more efficient process to put out work more quickly.

Here are some links to things I discuss in this episode.

Jose Gonzalez
Rob Stenzinger
Jerzy Drozd
Art & Story
My Etsy Shop
Kevin Cross
Big Illustration Party Time
Man v.s. Art
Intro To Animation DVD
Toon Boom Studio 5
Mark Rudolph
Copic Markers
Pentel Pocket Brush Pen  

Thanks for stopping by!

God Bless,
-Marshall aka Calmplex

Also Find me on Twitter, Facebook,and YouTube, You can also email me here

or you can subscribe and download the podcast through ITunes or RSS!

In this episode i continue the discussion from last week meandering more into the realm of finding focus amidst all the voices. It takes some time for me to get to my points as run into a couple tangents but eventually i begin to center on how i'm clumsily tripping onto my voice as an artist. Some of the points i run through include exploring contrasting styles, zeroing in to my interests as an artist, and finding an efficient process for future professional work.

Here are some links to things I discuss in this episode.

Jerzy Drozd
Jerzy's Rant on Voltron and 80's Cartoons
Kevin Cross
Big Illustration Party Time
Jim Lujan Ghettomation's
Man v.s. Art
Intro To Animation DVD
Toon Boom Studio 5
Mark Rudolph
Copic Markers
Pentel Pocket Brush Pen

Thanks for stopping by!

God Bless,
-Marshall aka Calmplex

Also Find me on Twitter, Facebook,and YouTube

listen here:

or you can subscribe and download the podcast through ITunes or RSS!

Welcome to the first episode of the Escape Artist Podcast! In this episode I talk briefly about my journey as an artist from a young age and where I'd like to see this passion take me! Episodes will be updated on a weekly basis.

Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

Art & Story Podcast
Kevin Cross
Paper Wings
Sketchbook Podcast
Podcast Answer Man
Javiland
Idiot Engine

Thanks for stopping by!

God Bless,
-Marshall aka Calmplex

Also Find me on Twitter, Facebook,and YouTube or email me at Plex@PlexHop.com