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Apr
30
Al revés te lo digo para que me entiendas.
El sol sale para todos.
(mis últimos collages)
more collages:
collages very interestings de anaventura
make your virtual collage whith collage machine
more in morning collage
Contributor: carga
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29
So Just Like Magic I’m Home
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I’m here on Maui attending my buddies wedding. I’ll be back soon. Peace.
Contributor: edwinushiro
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27
Many artists, mostly live retail caricaturists, have been asking about markers. I’ve worked for Kaman’s Art Shoppes for over 5 years (on and off in the last year) and I’ve used many different supplies, specifically markers.
I started with the popular 229-LF DESIGN marker. They had a great firm-yet-flexible bullet tip that felt like a soft pencil, at times. While they were great, they were a bit short and hard to hold in a pencil-grip, they smelled horrible (xylene solvent for quick drying- ick!), and are now unavailable. On top of all this, about half of the old Design Markers would get pushed into the neck, like a turtle’s head, from pressure. Other times, the tip would break off or wear down to a fuzzy nib.
I’ve also tried the Chartpak AD markers. They also dried quickly and had a long-life, but the tip rotated in the marker when I applied pressure, and I don’t always have a very soft hand while drawing- I like to vary the line weight quite a bit, and this became difficult. It is also difficult to get a fine or thin line out of them.
Copic makes a great brush-tip/chisel-tip marker that is refillable. I can’t say enough good things about Copic- they are amazing markers, have replaceable tips that are suited for all types of drawing, they are refillable, and the ink is dense and wonderful. The only problem is that they tend to slow down the live caricaturist, as they require a bit more finess and maintenance. Put simply, one must slow down to get the quality out of these markers. When slammed with a crowd in a retail environment, it’s tough to speed through and make a good paycheck. That being said, I used Copics exclusively for over a year and didn’t regret it a bit. I’m actually thinking of getting a full set of colors, as they’re great for illustration.
There are many other sorts of markers- Sharpies, Faber-Castell PITT pens, Tombo brush-pens, Zebra brush-pens, Staedtler-Mars Graphic 3000 brush-pens and others. I can’t stand Sharpies, but often use these other tools for different projects and in my sketchbook. Either way, the marker that I prefer now, for live work is the Dixon Markette.
Manufactured in Canada, it seems to be almost identical a marker to the old 229-LF DESIGN marker, save a few points:
1. It doesn’t STINK as much
2. It’s longer- fits in your hand better
3. It lasts longer
4. The tip lasts longer than the ink
5. It’s actually being MANUFACTURED
The Dixon Markette is quick to use, it’s forgiving, you can get a sharp, pen-like line and a dark, WIDE brush-like stroke. The tip doesn’t deteriorate, and you can draw much faster and cleaner than with a brush-style pen. (I know many artists that can handle brush-pens well, but you’re limited to a certain flair or style, whereas I personally see more versatility in the bullet-tip)
I’m not certain where the most accessible or cheap way to acquire the Markette is found, I do know that Kaman’s Art Shoppes (the leading caricature and theme park art concession company in the world) uses them almost exclusively. At the behest of the NCN, the wonderful people at ART SYSTEMS did some hefty work and got access to them. You can order them by calling the store at ArtSystemsFL.com and asking for Deidre Harris (or anyone else willing to help). You will have to pay shipping, but they offer a great price. Last I checked, they’re nearly $3/marker.
Contributor: Joe Bluhm
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27
paseo nocturno
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Contributor: carga
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27
I don´t remember anything
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Palabra de la semana”Remember” paraillustrationfriday
Contributor: carga
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27
I don´t remember anything
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Palabra de la semana”Remember” paraillustrationfriday
Contributor: carga
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25
Hi everyone.
I haven’t been able to post lately because I have been working with a new client and project that I am very excited about and will be posting as soon as things aren’t so crazy.
mike
Contributor: mike
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22
Behold, The Flaming Head
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Hello, I am Caley Ratcliffe and these are my pictures.
Contributor: The Flaming Head
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22
Since emerging from a bad cold I just realized how much I took being healthy for granted. So in the spirit of my new jolt for life, here are a few things I wanted to share with you.
My primary headquarters is this home office. If I’m not here, I’m either at the production office, film set, or Barnes & Nobles. I am slowly going blind staring into monitors all day long. Even though it pains my eye balls, the enjoyment of creating artwork for clients, friends and myself is priceless.
The beach, well what can I say… I’m from Maui. I started to surf about 2 years ago. I can ride a wave via the white wash. It’s not a pretty sight but I get a real kick out of it. Otherwise, when business or life gets hectic I take time out of my day to visit the ocean. My phone is turned off and I bask in the peace I find here.
You might think this is hila- rious. These stickers are a record of how much apples I’ve eaten. The group above is from 2006. Below is 2007. My goal is to surpass last years intake. Wish me luck & thanks for reading.
Contributor: edwinushiro
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21
Just monkeying around.
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Just a little sketch. I’m thinking about doing a bunch small originals and selling them. Some in color and some b/w. I am getting closer on my site design and a store needs to be part of it. First the main site, then I can build and add on to it. I have so much to do before I can get to that point. Maybe this summer?
Contributor: jim bradshaw
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21
Mail Me Art
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Here’s my first submission to mailmeart.com. You can also see my contribution for one of the free prizes there.
Contributor: jim bradshaw
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20
Drip Drop Drip
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Did you hear that? …It’s raining today. But that’s going to make my adventure with my friend to The Getty Villa a bit more interesting. Here is a sneak peak at what I am working on for the Power In Numbers show at Gallery Nucleus. Wanna see last years show?
Contributor: edwinushiro
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19
Here are some specimens from the ol’ robot entomology collection. Might these have anything to do with the Mystery Work in Progress? They might. But I’m not sure yet. The words that best describe the Mystery Work in Progress are: a) “Mysterious,” and b) “In Progress.”
Contributor: Chris H.
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13
Blown Away
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So if you live in California, you probably noticed the super-strong-winds that has swept you off your feet. These conditions filled my yesterday with an exciting array of visuals. As I drove up to Melrose Ave., I saw a hurricane of colorful trash, several plastic bags that shot around like rockets, and dancing trees. Then my friends on Melrose tell me that a few stores down had their glass door swing open and shatter. Because this was only the 2nd time I went out in public since my cold, it was friggin’ amazing to see what the weather has done. Then my friends were like, “your still sick… you need to go home and rest… like seriously.” So now I’m home jealous of all you healthy citizens. Stay safe people.
Contributor: edwinushiro
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11
Website Update / Mobile Content
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I went and updated my website today, decked it all out in springtime colors, and added some of the illustrations I’ve done recently. Plus, I added a new page of mobile content, allowing people to put my artwork on their phone as a screen saver image. Enjoy.
Contributor: Don Pablo
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