TODAY'S FEATURED POST
How to Embellish Reference Using Bridgman’s Design Strategies – A Video Demonstration
Today's video post is on how to push reference to meet your illustration needs using some of the strategies from George Bridgman's Complete Guide To Drawing From Life. This is a follow up to the Bridgman decoded videos I have been putting up on YouTube over the past two months. The video is a 45 minute demonstration which you can play on 1.5 to 2x speed to get through it quicker. I might sound like a…
YESTERDAY’S POST
LEARNING FROM THE HALL OF FAME
October 30, 2024 - Along with stellar artists Steve Brodner and Yuko Shimizu, I was recently recognized for what could be called this country’s greatest lifetime achievement award for illustration. On September 26th my work was inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame. It’s an indescribable honor and a feeling that has yet to sink it roots into my world. I thought I’d share the experience with you all as I think there’s experience here you can glean. One of the highlights of the evening for me, besides having my sister, Pat, Irene Gallo, and close friends to share the event with, was a visit from several crews of astronauts that put together a special video to say congratulations. They all turned to show the audience they were wearing the individual patches that I designed for each…
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