Zombie Doodle Video
In a shameless attempt to ingratiate myself to the Threadless community at large, I started a blog post over there where I offered to draw as many members as zombies as humanly possible. I thought I was going to have more time than I ended up with on Saturday, but I still managed to get a few done and will continue to poke away at the ever expanding list whenever I feel like practicing likenesses.
One such likeness was of, I assume, a member’s kid. I took a video of the ~15 minute process and am posting it as a screencast. Unlike my previous efforts, I’m actually yammering on like a total asshat throughout the ordeal in real time. It was pretty distracting to talk and draw. Drawing is usually a very solitary experience for me. Let me know if it’s quasi-informative, annoying, helpful, or any combination of the above.
I would rather have posted part two to my Zombie Hand tutorial, but my PC ate the recording when its hard drive took a crap a few weeks back. Le sigh. To make up for it, in addition to this more put-together video, I have a few new ones, sans sound or anything fancy, on my YouTube account.
Dec 2nd, 2007 #
I’m impressed that everything was self taught.
Dec 2nd, 2007 #
Thanks. As soon as I got my hands on a Wacom, I knew what I had to pursue.
Dec 3rd, 2007 #
Nice zombie ))
Dec 5th, 2007 #
Thanks, sir.
Dec 5th, 2007 #
Hi Ray, talking about a stunning zombie fiesta you did on that Threadless site (here insert a late blag offer for zombification(?!))
I was following your flickr for some time and enjoying some kid nostalgia watching your stuff ( remembering Garbage Kids, Santa Cruz designs from the 80’s …), but just now i decided to check your profile and discovered that you have a bloggish site and the best of them all a youtube page. It’s rare to see people sharing their knowledge, tips and tricks “for free” nowadays…It lead me to conclusion that i should investigate that Manga Studio, if it receives so much hype from people as yourself it must be good. If it’s good for your wacom it should be good for mine too. So yeah that was some ranting, but respect and i hope things get better with your projects and your family.
Dec 5th, 2007 #
Awesome to hear on all accounts! I tend to offer my knowledge, what little I have, openly. I want everyone to get better, share work, and get ahead.
Dec 8th, 2007 #
Great video Ray, really enjoyed seeing the sketch to line art progression. Camtasia 5 is way too much fun.
Dec 8th, 2007 #
Yeah, I agree – Camtasia is swanky. Now if only there were a Mac version, I would be one step closer to never having to boot into Windows…
Dec 21st, 2007 #
Ray,
Your work is good….
Thank you for sharing it with me…
We might be related….
My grandfather was Theodore Robert…
Merry Christmas…
Dave
Dec 21st, 2007 #
Hey Dave!
I, unfortunately, know very little about my family history. My situation is a bit, er, estranged. There don’t seem to be many Frendens running around (From what I gather). I’d say the odds are pretty good.
Don’t be a stranger!
Dec 28th, 2007 #
Still using Manga Studio Pro? Beyond the inital love-fest, I’ve grown tired of it’s many limitations… Hate the layers, hate the export options, hate the… well, shit I just am hating the whole damn thing.
Dec 28th, 2007 #
Yup. I haven’t found many limitations, just a different work-flow than other programs. It’s fine for color, etc, it’s all what you make of it.
Example of colorwork:
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Jan 1st, 2008 #
a hh visitor here…nice vid! i would be interested to see your commentary on the new hardware you mentioned buying for your work. it sounds very interesting. i have been a luddite for the very reasons you were explaining. it would be interesting to have digital tools that allowed similar control that old mediums provide. i’ve been to see bishops work too, i really love the styles that you too have. anyway, thanks for putting this vid up! happy new year. -L
Jan 2nd, 2008 #
Thanks, L!
If you want any specific feedback on digital v. analog, my process, or how you might transition, let me know.
Apr 11th, 2008 #
curious if I could “borrow” this image…I’m going on a scavenger hunt…our team needs theme t-shirts…this is perfect!
Apr 17th, 2008 #
Unfortunately, these are all portraits of real people and I don’t feel right about sending them on for use.