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Madeleine’s Sketchbook – Total Power

by Matthew | Nov 19, 2016 | Sketchbook Videos, The Blog | 2 comments

Madeleine is a student currently enrolled in my foundation drawing class at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan New York. Madeleine is definitely playing by her own set of rules. She wants to create her own animated series for Cartoon Network. Hey why not.

Madeleine has the drive, the talent and a clear vision for what she wants. The sheer volume of drawings Madeleine has created in her sketchbook is pretty amazing.

I ask my students to fill two sketchbooks in a fifteen week semester, Madeleine completed her two in eight weeks. You definitely have to take note of that.

Finishing two sketchbooks in fifteen weeks is what every student should strive for. There is definitely something magical that happens when you draw that much. That magic is happening with Madeleine.

I really teach drawing in a very traditional way. Madeleine is far from traditional and I totally accept that. I love all of the drawings Madeleine works on in class. They are so very different, they really make you take a step back.

It’s so very important to expose yourself to different kinds of art. For that I thank you Madeleine for sharing your sketchbooks with us.

Check out Madeleine’s website. Thanks again Madeline for sharing your art. looking forward to the next sketchbooks.

Rex’s Sketchbook – Lot’s of Pencil Mileage

by Matthew | Nov 5, 2016 | Sketchbook Videos | 7 comments

Rex is a student currently enrolled in my foundation drawing class at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan New York. Rex is from Shanghai China. Her story is pretty unbelievable.

She was a physics major in hight school, not an art major. Considering how good she is at drawing it’s pretty incredible to witness her raw talent. Rex’s sketchbook shows her very raw talent and I thank her very much for sharing it.

Her talent combined her tireless work ethic is a lethal combination for success. During the first couple of classes I had a hard time convincing Rex to draw in a big 18 x 24 drawing pad. She actually said she didn’t want to waste the paper.

That really made me smile. I immediately said Rex please, I will buy you a pad, you have to draw in a big drawing pad during class. She agreed and for the rest of the semester she has really shined.

I hope you enjoyed looking through Rex’s sketchbook. The video was a little shaky but totally worth it.

Thanks for watching!

https://www.instagram.com/rexchan.dc/

Natalie’s Sketchbook – Character Design With Origami Paper

by Matthew | Oct 22, 2016 | Sketchbook Videos | 4 comments

Natalie is a student currently enrolled in my foundation drawing class at the School Of Visual Arts. I knew from the first time I peeked in her sketchbook a video was in short order.

It’s really a pleasure to have Natalie as a student in class. Not only does she dive into each assignment with tons of passion but she also inspires the entire class.

Natalie’s life drawings are big and bold. As you walk by her drawing pad her work just jumps out at you. It’s pretty cool to see all of the color.

Natalie is very comfortable in her shoes at such a young age and it shows in her work. It seems as though every drawing Natalie completes make a statement.

It makes a bold statement in design, color, pattern and line. Not to mention her character design is so authentic.

I see big things for Natalie moving forward. This year’s class is a special one and Natalie’s artwork is certainly a big part of making it so special.

Thanks for watching.

Thanks so much Natalie for sharing your sketchbook!!

Natalie’s Instagram

Pheobe’s Sketchbook Part II – Character Design Crazy

by Matthew | Oct 15, 2016 | Sketchbook Videos | 8 comments

Pheobe was enrolled in my drawing class for the Fall/Spring 2015 – 2016 semesters. After going back home to China, then taking a Summer class at Cal-Arts she came back to visit. I’ve been seeing Pheobe’s work all Summer on Facebook so when she came back to visit I had to look in her sketchbook. Wow did she improve!

Pheobe is one of the hardest working students ever. I know I say that a lot, but Pheobe is the real deal. Her work ethic is bar none, her passion comes through in her character designs.

So after I saw her sketchbook I had to ask, hey Pheobe, do you want to film another sketchbook video? Thankfully she said yes. I wanted everyone to see her work. She is so young with so much direction and focus.

I was so inspired by her new sketchbook that I had to try something different, I had to try a Q & A. I’ll be adding that this week to this post. Moving forward I think I’ll be filming a Q & A with every sketchbook video victim.

Let me know what you think about her work. Let me know what you think about the whole Q & A thing too.

Thanks so much for reading. Look for new sketchbook video to trickle out soon.

Take a moment to check out Pheobe’s Tumblr.

Mike’s Sketchbook Video

by Matthew | Sep 17, 2016 | Sketchbook Videos

Mike was a student enrolled in my drawing class for the Fall/Spring 2015 – 2016 semesters. Mike is such a nice guy with a crazy sense of humor. I really appreciated how Mike’s drawings stood out from everyone else in class. His work is truly unique. There is so much potential in Mike’s work.

His work is so graphic. Mike’s work can be used just about anywhere. Tattoo studios, graphic design, cartooning, on skateboards, the list goes on and on.

I trust Mike will find his way as the years pass at the School Of Visual Arts. I hope he will come back and visit. Of course with a tee shirt with some of his drawings all over it.

Take a moment to check out Mike’s Instagram.

Character Design Via Crayola

by Matthew | Aug 20, 2016 | Sketchbook Videos | 2 comments

If you love drawing zany characters with lot’s of color watching Emily’s sketchbook video is a must. Emily is extremely creative. She draws with just about anything she can find including lot’s of Crayola crayons. Emily is completely unconventional when it comes to figure drawing as well. She exaggerates everything.

From an instructors point of view Emily is a dream student to have in class. She has so much to offer the more conventional students. She offers up an approach which says take chances, be creative, be different. I love that.

School starts once again in three weeks. I look forward to meeting a whole new group of students. At the same time I thank my lucky stars that Emily joined my class last year half way through the semester.

She definitely added a whole new dimension to class.

You can find more of Emily’s work at http://meltymeal.tumblr.com/