Scraps from January 2014

Scraps from January 2014

This was originally posted on my now-defunct creative blog. I'm going to start collecting smaller pieces that I make into these monthly entries. I draw so many little bits and pieces that go un-published on the internet, I thought it'd be fun for you guys to see what kind of thing you're missing out on! First up, a self-portrait. Created…

2014 creativity targets

I think the targets should be the same as last year, but this time I should stick to them. Daily Draw more. Even if it's just a silly little doodle, or a sketch on a scrap of receipt paper at work. Pick up a pencil, pen or stylus at least once a day and imagine something new or recreate what…

Confidence+5

So I recently posted my latest picture on DeviantArt and then on Facebook, and the feedback has been amazing, it's given me a real boost in creative confidence. To say I'm proud of it is an understatement - it's without a doubt the greatest piece of art I have ever created - and the only time I've not fallen short…

Creative targets

As I am a loyal subscriber to ImagineFX, issue number 93 popped through my letter box the other day. One of the first articles was about setting yourself goals. How they can motivate you, boost your confidence, and also keep you within the realms of reality: There is a difference between goals and fantasies. I am going to set some…

DeviantArt

I am now on DeviantArt. http://eyess-78.deviantart.com/ I feel like I need to make a self-portrait - The Pac-Man avatar doesn't really convey the right image on there!

I’m not dead

I've just been really, really busy. Due to people going on holiday, I've been working far more than I'd like. I really must amend my availability contract... Have I mentioned that I've been drawing a lot recently? I can't think why I stopped in the first place. Well, I bought a Bamboo graphics tablet to enable me to get into…