Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Last week, Let's call it the week of real INSPIRATION
So last week I saw 2 amazing people speak ( well I saw like 6 people all together but these 2 really put things in line for me and what i want to do with my life :) no disrespect to the others at all )
On Thursday I went to an Academy symposium on animation with the directors of the Nominated films. Pete Doctor, Tomm Moore, Ron Clements, John Musker, and Henry Selick sat on a stage and talked about their careers and what they thought animation was heading towards etc... A few things popped up during this 3 1/2 hours that really struck me. EVERYONE has an incredible passion for this medium, and that for me really hit home. I have often said that if you aren't in this Industry to make the best, highest quality work you can .. well you should probably pick another career. We need more people like these guys making movies. When the question was asked "what is your favorite thing about directing and animation" Pete Doctor replied "All of it" and I don't think there is a better answer, though he said he wasn't too big on the tech side of things, he understands that it's an important job and needs to be done and he appreciates it immensely. I love that he is understanding of the ENTIRE process and knows that everyone plays and integral role in making the magic that is a great movie happen, and I can see why his films work so well.
Later when asked "What can you advise people who want to do this to do? " Pete came forward with what I thought was one of the most important and wonderful quotes of the night. "LOVE IT, Love everything you do.. all of it" It's that kind of Passion I try to keep every day when I come into my job and when I'm at home on the couch doodling away on my clipboard. I mean if any of us are lucky enough to do this for a living we should sit back and think about how blessed we are daily, at least for a moment or 2. I still laugh when people ask what I do and I get to say " I draw for a living" ... Im soo soo lucky, and I know this .. and I really need to thank soo many people for helping guide me in the right direction and for all the wonderful advice I have received, not only from my close friends but from the talented and gracious professional that have been patient and kind enough with me to give me SOUND ADVICE. I've tried to remain very open to exploration, and constructive criticism and it has paid off immensely. I understood very clearly what Pete had to say and it really struck me at the core of who I am and it was really great!
On friday I was lucky enough to catch Andreas Deja at Calarts for a lecture and as usual his work was nothing short of breathtaking. His thoughts on being critical of yourself but having fun while you work were great to hear and his information on how things work down the pipeline of design adn vis. dev. were eye opening and great to hear. He has a great passion for what he does as well and it shows in every line and every movement he composes. Thinking about things like weight, staging and flow.. all soo important and help to bring characters to life.
So thank you all for everything .. your words, incredibly inspiring.. for your time and for helping to push the next generation to be better so that we too have a chance to make something incredible.
Just a thought.. Has anyone every stepped outside of their busy day to help you out?? Have you really thanked them?? Do you have the time to pay that forward to someone you know??? think about it and if you havent thanked them , maybe do so... Im sure they will appreciate it.
I owe a lot of people my thanks, and I have a few emails to send.. so until later and more art, take a minute to thank a few folks and remember to REMAIN PASSIONATE, we are all very very lucky and should remember this not only on our best of days but on our worst as well.
Take care .. be blessed and Draw like you may never get to again
Big Love,
Shane
On Thursday I went to an Academy symposium on animation with the directors of the Nominated films. Pete Doctor, Tomm Moore, Ron Clements, John Musker, and Henry Selick sat on a stage and talked about their careers and what they thought animation was heading towards etc... A few things popped up during this 3 1/2 hours that really struck me. EVERYONE has an incredible passion for this medium, and that for me really hit home. I have often said that if you aren't in this Industry to make the best, highest quality work you can .. well you should probably pick another career. We need more people like these guys making movies. When the question was asked "what is your favorite thing about directing and animation" Pete Doctor replied "All of it" and I don't think there is a better answer, though he said he wasn't too big on the tech side of things, he understands that it's an important job and needs to be done and he appreciates it immensely. I love that he is understanding of the ENTIRE process and knows that everyone plays and integral role in making the magic that is a great movie happen, and I can see why his films work so well.
Later when asked "What can you advise people who want to do this to do? " Pete came forward with what I thought was one of the most important and wonderful quotes of the night. "LOVE IT, Love everything you do.. all of it" It's that kind of Passion I try to keep every day when I come into my job and when I'm at home on the couch doodling away on my clipboard. I mean if any of us are lucky enough to do this for a living we should sit back and think about how blessed we are daily, at least for a moment or 2. I still laugh when people ask what I do and I get to say " I draw for a living" ... Im soo soo lucky, and I know this .. and I really need to thank soo many people for helping guide me in the right direction and for all the wonderful advice I have received, not only from my close friends but from the talented and gracious professional that have been patient and kind enough with me to give me SOUND ADVICE. I've tried to remain very open to exploration, and constructive criticism and it has paid off immensely. I understood very clearly what Pete had to say and it really struck me at the core of who I am and it was really great!
On friday I was lucky enough to catch Andreas Deja at Calarts for a lecture and as usual his work was nothing short of breathtaking. His thoughts on being critical of yourself but having fun while you work were great to hear and his information on how things work down the pipeline of design adn vis. dev. were eye opening and great to hear. He has a great passion for what he does as well and it shows in every line and every movement he composes. Thinking about things like weight, staging and flow.. all soo important and help to bring characters to life.
So thank you all for everything .. your words, incredibly inspiring.. for your time and for helping to push the next generation to be better so that we too have a chance to make something incredible.
Just a thought.. Has anyone every stepped outside of their busy day to help you out?? Have you really thanked them?? Do you have the time to pay that forward to someone you know??? think about it and if you havent thanked them , maybe do so... Im sure they will appreciate it.
I owe a lot of people my thanks, and I have a few emails to send.. so until later and more art, take a minute to thank a few folks and remember to REMAIN PASSIONATE, we are all very very lucky and should remember this not only on our best of days but on our worst as well.
Take care .. be blessed and Draw like you may never get to again
Big Love,
Shane
Thursday, March 4, 2010
while I wait
Doodles of a character my buddy forest created .. Check his page out he's amazing, and it was with him and a couple other kids up in Yosemite that I actually realized the possibility of the sketchbook sessions... Big Ups to the Art Kidz Empire!
http://draweverywhere.com/ Forest Stearns!!!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
A couple weeks rough patch with silver linings
So the last couple weeks have been really nutty for me and I just thought Id share the events :)
1. Have been working on a project that is doing really well and things keep progressing so that is AWESOME!
2. My car broke down, I think it's the shifter ( something having to do with where it hooks up in the transmission but potentially not a super expensive fix. )
3. Have been on a drawing roll and was on Fire the last couple weeks so far ( knock on wood )
4. Got a loaner car from my father in law ( to be soon ) and was able to get back to work :)
5. Hung out with AWESOME lot of ART friends on thursday night and had a really awesome time
6. Got to face to face meet a couple of guys,whom I have had the pleasure to know from the internet , who are both inspiring and really wonderful people!
7. Loaner car blew a tire on the way home thursday night ( early friday morning like 11:45 12:00 ish )
8. had to buy 2 new front tires for the loaner
9. Had a good friday at work.
10. Came home friday night and am spending it in the arms of the most beautiful girl ever... :) LOVE LOVE LOVE
The last couple weeks have been, choppy? Interesting!... that is probably a better way to put it, and through it all I have managed to keep my chin up... yeah my car still needs to get fixed and rent is due and there are bills to get paid, trying to take care of all sorts of stuff. However through it all my life is really wonderful. I have a really amazing and loving relationship, I have some of the most incredible friends anyone could ask for and I have a job I love. I have been lucky enough to draw every day for like the last 10 years now and I have never been happier. Just going to prove, it is the simple things in life that bring us the most joy. I look forward to more warm weather and even rain if it comes. I hope to see a stranger smile and maybe hear a song I havent heard in forever. I hope that all of my friends have something amazing happen for them and I wish this for anyone who reads this as well.
Thanks for taking time out of your days to stop by the blog, to look at the art or read any of my little thoughts ... It means a great deal to me and I am eternally thankful!
Be Blessed and be a blessing to others if you can.
Shane
1. Have been working on a project that is doing really well and things keep progressing so that is AWESOME!
2. My car broke down, I think it's the shifter ( something having to do with where it hooks up in the transmission but potentially not a super expensive fix. )
3. Have been on a drawing roll and was on Fire the last couple weeks so far ( knock on wood )
4. Got a loaner car from my father in law ( to be soon ) and was able to get back to work :)
5. Hung out with AWESOME lot of ART friends on thursday night and had a really awesome time
6. Got to face to face meet a couple of guys,whom I have had the pleasure to know from the internet , who are both inspiring and really wonderful people!
7. Loaner car blew a tire on the way home thursday night ( early friday morning like 11:45 12:00 ish )
8. had to buy 2 new front tires for the loaner
9. Had a good friday at work.
10. Came home friday night and am spending it in the arms of the most beautiful girl ever... :) LOVE LOVE LOVE
The last couple weeks have been, choppy? Interesting!... that is probably a better way to put it, and through it all I have managed to keep my chin up... yeah my car still needs to get fixed and rent is due and there are bills to get paid, trying to take care of all sorts of stuff. However through it all my life is really wonderful. I have a really amazing and loving relationship, I have some of the most incredible friends anyone could ask for and I have a job I love. I have been lucky enough to draw every day for like the last 10 years now and I have never been happier. Just going to prove, it is the simple things in life that bring us the most joy. I look forward to more warm weather and even rain if it comes. I hope to see a stranger smile and maybe hear a song I havent heard in forever. I hope that all of my friends have something amazing happen for them and I wish this for anyone who reads this as well.
Thanks for taking time out of your days to stop by the blog, to look at the art or read any of my little thoughts ... It means a great deal to me and I am eternally thankful!
Be Blessed and be a blessing to others if you can.
Shane
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Z is for
watercolor and gouache with a little help from my polychromos colored pencils for those really hard paint thin white lines LOL
for a friend of mine on Deviant art
If anyone is interested in commissions Im open and could use them right ow as my clutch went out on my car yesterday. hit me up via email :)
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Last Massive Sketch for mid feb post
All of these were done over January and February ( up until last weekend ) I have a TON more but I liked these enough to share... Hope you enjoy .. Im gonna do my best to clean and color some of these up eventually... I gotta get more time... :)
Have a great week everyone
Lotsa Love,
Shane
Have a great week everyone
Lotsa Love,
Shane
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