Video? Yes, there is...
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Friday, March 9, 2012
Sketch Daily March 9th: Bunnies!
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| BUN-ney! by Charlie Irons pen and ink with Photoshop |
Today's assignment was a free draw Friday; showing off anything you're working on. Since I'm working on remastering the old pages from the last Galactic Gun story, over at Neverland Transit Authority, I opted for the alternative challenge; bunnies.
I know, I know; Easter is still a ways off. Doesn't quite feel like it, though; with stores already gearing up for it.
Kind of a break from the idea of "sketching", I know; using Photoshop, and all. I'm not the only one who, from time to time, does this as a "sketch". Just this one kind of felt like it called for it...
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Sexual suffrage...
Today is International Women's Day...
Like so many tongue in cheek kind of guys, I was quick, in my mind, anyway, to attempt a snarky come back about suffering with women, or cross continental penis afternoon, or something.
But I won't. Why? Well, for one thing, women have only had the right to vote, in America, for LESS THAN 100 YEARS, to start with.
Other unfortunate truths? Women still earn less doing the same job a man does in some fields. Media still glorifies the attention whore starlet over ideas of strong, intelligent, and capable women. Women still get taken advantage of at places like auto mechanics, and with some service contractors.
It's uncomfortable to think about, being a member of the great tripod oppressors, but the rights of women aren't really that old, here in the United States. (Less so for minorities - another subject all together.) And, in other countries, just mentioning women's rights can get you jailed... or worse.
And I really find that odd; seeing as how most of corporate administration is run by women. It's, usually, the woman that runs the household. And women make up the majority of teachers in our public school systems. Women can also govern quite well, we're seeing; filling roles in health, domestic and world affairs, serving in law enforcement, and civil services. And, in other countries, have even been head of state.
Some of the most talented, intelligent, and most persevering friends I have are women. My best friend is a woman; health administrator for one of the country's largest universities, and a near literary expert. (She also commands one of the largest personal storehouses of useless trivia, ever.)
The point is, that even though we feel so accomplished in our little world, the fact is we still have a long, long way to go in regards to establishing, and protecting, the rights of citizens, and our fellow human beings.
The mysteries of womanhood may be lost to me, but the need to defend... no, fight for the rights of my fellow citizen aren't. Tonight I raise my cup to the women in my life, and in my world; because, guys, let's face it, we wouldn't be here without any of them.
Like so many tongue in cheek kind of guys, I was quick, in my mind, anyway, to attempt a snarky come back about suffering with women, or cross continental penis afternoon, or something.
But I won't. Why? Well, for one thing, women have only had the right to vote, in America, for LESS THAN 100 YEARS, to start with.
Other unfortunate truths? Women still earn less doing the same job a man does in some fields. Media still glorifies the attention whore starlet over ideas of strong, intelligent, and capable women. Women still get taken advantage of at places like auto mechanics, and with some service contractors.
It's uncomfortable to think about, being a member of the great tripod oppressors, but the rights of women aren't really that old, here in the United States. (Less so for minorities - another subject all together.) And, in other countries, just mentioning women's rights can get you jailed... or worse.
And I really find that odd; seeing as how most of corporate administration is run by women. It's, usually, the woman that runs the household. And women make up the majority of teachers in our public school systems. Women can also govern quite well, we're seeing; filling roles in health, domestic and world affairs, serving in law enforcement, and civil services. And, in other countries, have even been head of state.
Some of the most talented, intelligent, and most persevering friends I have are women. My best friend is a woman; health administrator for one of the country's largest universities, and a near literary expert. (She also commands one of the largest personal storehouses of useless trivia, ever.)
The point is, that even though we feel so accomplished in our little world, the fact is we still have a long, long way to go in regards to establishing, and protecting, the rights of citizens, and our fellow human beings.
The mysteries of womanhood may be lost to me, but the need to defend... no, fight for the rights of my fellow citizen aren't. Tonight I raise my cup to the women in my life, and in my world; because, guys, let's face it, we wouldn't be here without any of them.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Oops...
Derek Sivers is a musician, former professional clown, and creator of CD Baby, one of the most successful independent music retailer online. (I should know, I'm a customer.); which he recently sold, donating his proceeds to music charity.
Currently I am, myself, experimenting with failure, both personally, and at Neverland Transit Authority, in the hopes of making a better life, and a grander experience in my art, and my comics. I'm finding my experience helpful. Which means, what; I'm good at failing?
Sketch Daily March 7th: Happy Sprites... or Spirits?
Today's assignment came with the heading "Happy Sprites", but inside the write up said "spirits". So, why not a sprite made happy on spirits?
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| Spirited Sprite by Charlie Irons pen and ink on paper |
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Sketch Daily March 6th: "Scary Monster"
So, the biggest disappointment for me, artistically speaking, has been that, since getting going on Neverland Transit Authority's Galactic Gun: The Adventures of Justin Bailey, I do very little, if any, free doddle time. Basically, when sitting in front of a blank page, I can't come up with a single thing to draw that isn't something to do with my comics. I hate that.
Reddit to the rescue!
More specifically, Reddit's Sketch Daily sub Reddit; where a moderator dolls out a different sketch assignment each day.
Today, March 6th, was my first day. The assignment was a scary monster. How'd I do?
I'm going to try and keep up with the daily assignments, to keep my creative juices flowing, and, hopefully, get my mind going into directions it usually doesn't, or has stopped going to, all together.
Then, I'll post them up here at The Conductor's Office for everyone to check out; along with any little blurbs that might come to mind about said picture.
Who knows; this may be the birthplace of new characters, or even whole stories.
Reddit to the rescue!
More specifically, Reddit's Sketch Daily sub Reddit; where a moderator dolls out a different sketch assignment each day.
Today, March 6th, was my first day. The assignment was a scary monster. How'd I do?
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| Scary Monster by Charlie Irons pen and ink on paper |
Then, I'll post them up here at The Conductor's Office for everyone to check out; along with any little blurbs that might come to mind about said picture.
Who knows; this may be the birthplace of new characters, or even whole stories.
Monday, March 5, 2012
On comics and the new digital millenium...
Welcome to what goes on in my head all the time...
without, of course, the really cool visual presentation.
If you're getting into what Scott says, visit his website
for more into the realm of comics and comics expression.
Don't forget to check out his three books
on the subject, too!
A fact, a thought, a reality...
Something to consider, in the grand scheme of things.
I know it's been quite here, at my office. Neverland Transit Authority
recently relocated, and things should be back to business as usual, this week.
recently relocated, and things should be back to business as usual, this week.
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