Winslow's Doodles

[Winslow]

A doodle is a type of sketch, an unfocused drawing made while a person's attention is otherwise occupied.

Heh . . this is me in all my ADD personality.

I decided to start a new thread with stuff I sketch and create. I drew a lot as a kid, but set the pencil down in college (circa 1980-81).

In 2002 I decided to resurrect my old hobby, and my hand is really rusty but slowly improving.

My old thread had my initial stuff from 2002 and 2003 with links to a now defunct geocities account - so it's a mess. So I'm starting a new one with newer stuff. :)

Feel free to critique and suggest. Part of the reason I'm posting is to learn.

[Winslow]

This is the entry I made for last year's Bow and Arrow's competition:

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/Hunter_reduced.jpg

The Buffalo is too small. I made a perspective error when I didn't adjust for the Buffalo's size because it's in front of the horse . . Alas. Live and learn. :D

[Winslow]

When I was a kid, I played G.I. Joes quite a bit. One of my favorite "role plays" was when me and my buddy pretended to be on the crew of a B-25 bomber on secret missions.

I decided I'd draw the crew in front of the B-25 we named "The Bumble Bee." Of course, the first step was drawing the 1940's style inup nose art . . because, well, let's face it, cheesecake is fun to draw:


http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/TheBumbleBee.jpg

I'll include updates as this project progresses.

[Winslow]

On the Comm Board in the RITA's thread, someone mentioned convertible mittens last winter. This silly image popped in my head so I drew it.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/ConvertibleMittens_reduced.jpg

This was the first time I scanned in a fabric texture and used it for the mittens. I may do t again in the future.

[Winslow]

I found an old sketch I made in high school. I'm a huge Tolkien nerd, and most of the sketches and doodles in this thread will reflect that. This is a Rider of Rohan:

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/Rider_of_Rohan.jpg

This pic demonstrates my undisciplined line art. I never took the time to learn to strike down a clean line, and I lack the patience and hand skill to master it in my old age. :)

So I've started drawing over my scans rather than rely on them (the Bumble Bee pinup above is an example of that).

[Winslow]

This was a "play along at home" entry for last year's CBRunway contest.

The feet are messed up, and I knew that but in my hurry I didn't bother to correct:

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/Sue.jpg

One of the things I'm learning is not to "settle" for errors. It really compromises the quality of my work when I do.

[Winslow]

Another nerd Tolkien entry form me.

This is a sketch of Elbereth, the Tolkien Valar (or god) of the Stars.

I overdrew the sketch to get the clean lines, and added a Hubble telescope pic of distant galaxies as a background. I don;t plan on selling it, so I don't think I violated any copyright ethics (but probably some artistic lines were crossed):

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/Elbereth.jpg

[Winslow]

And here's an unfinished Wonder Woman piece I started for the CBRdraws Wonder Woman thread, but never finished (I got bored with it):

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/WonderWoman2.jpg

Where do you go for "inspiration" when you get bored?

[Winslow]

I dabble a little in landscape photography as well. This isn't a "doodle", but it's one of my favorite photographs I've ever taken. Then again, it's tough to make a mistake in Glacier National Park:

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/P7100076.jpg

[FunkyGreenJerusalem]

On the Comm Board in the RITA's thread, someone mentioned convertible mittens last winter. This silly image popped in my head so I drew it.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/ConvertibleMittens_reduced.jpg

This was the first time I scanned in a fabric texture and used it for the mittens. I may do t again in the future.

That's awesome.

[Gary_B]

When I was a kid, I played G.I. Joes quite a bit. One of my favorite "role plays" was when me and my buddy pretended to be on the crew of a B-25 bomber on secret missions.

I decided I'd draw the crew in front of the B-25 we named "The Bumble Bee." Of course, the first step was drawing the 1940's style inup nose art . . because, well, let's face it, cheesecake is fun to draw:


http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/TheBumbleBee.jpg

I'll include updates as this project progresses.

Thanks for sharing these images Winslow. There is quite a bit of variety in there. You have done well bringing yourself up to speed using the computer as a creative tool in your drawings. I am interested in seeing what you do with the B-25 crew idea.

Don't sell yourself short on the photography. That image from Glacier National Park is excellent. I've been doing quite a bit of photography myself recently and it is definitely a creative process.

[Winslow]

Thanks for sharing these images Winslow. There is quite a bit of variety in there. You have done well bringing yourself up to speed using the computer as a creative tool in your drawings. I am interested in seeing what you do with the B-25 crew idea.

I'll keep you updated. :)

Don't sell yourself short on the photography. That image from Glacier National Park is excellent. I've been doing quite a bit of photography myself recently and it is definitely a creative process.

Thanks gary, that means a lot coming for a professional artist.

Here's another shot from Logan's Pass in Glacier. We had to hike up several hundred feet to egt to this point, and across a snowy glacier . . it was pretty cool:

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/P7100099.jpg

[Winslow]

Here's an old piece from 2004 or so. It's another Tolkien entry form me (his work provides a lot of creative energy for me). It's the elf princess Luthien escaping on the Valar (god) dog Huan. I love both of these characters.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/Luthien_escapes_on_Huan.jpg

I don't really care for it now, so I'm re-drawing it, and creating an animated gif of Huan running.

[Winslow]

Speaking of animated gifs . . .

This is a humor gif I made because I lost a bet with someone on a message board where I used to post .

The character is a “support character from Crossgen’s comic Meridian. On the Crossgen forum there was fun and spirited debate about her character. The character’s name is Feabie, and she was a romantic rival to the protagonist Sephie. Both were interested in a male character named, Jad. The debate was about whether her actions were honorable in her pursuit of Jad’s affections.

I was on the side that felt sorry for her (The Cult of Feabie (http://www.geocities.com/dtjunkie/feabie_home.htm)). :D

I lost a bet with someone that hated her charcter, “The I hate Feabie Club” . . and as a result he asked me to draw some “I hate Feabie Club” fan art.

To go a little further (there are layers of history to this piece) . .the inker to Merdian, Tom Simmons, regularly frequented the boards, and drew a sketch at a Con that said sound does Feabie make when you throw Rocks at her . . .”FOP!” Needeless ot say, Tom hated Feabie too. :D

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/FeabieRocks2.gif


Fun stuff. I miss the Crossgen Boards, where regular interaction with the creators was very common.

[Matt Algren]

You're too hard on yourself, Unca Winnie. I can really see a progression in your skill.

[morna]

hey you! where's that Usagi stuff you promised!

heh heh i'm so baad

[howyadoin]

This is a Rider of Rohan:

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/Rider_of_Rohan.jpg

This pic demonstrates my undisciplined line art. I never took the time to learn to strike down a clean line, and I lack the patience and hand skill to master it in my old age.Shit, man. That is fantastic.

[Winslow]

You're too hard on yourself, Unca Winnie. I can really see a progression in your skill.

Thanks Matt.

hey you! where's that Usagi stuff you promised!

heh heh i'm so baad

Hee hee . . I like drunken morna.

It's archived in a CD at home. I will try to remember tonight.

Shit, man. That is fantastic.

16 year old Winslow thanks you.

[Winslow]

BY POPULAR DEMAND!

OK, OK, only morna asked for it

hey you! where's that Usagi stuff you promised!

The below is a mini-comic I sketched in 2003 or 2004. The kids are small, I have a beard (yes, the bearded guy is a cartoon representation of me), and it looks rushed with lots of errors. But I DO like the storytelling aspects . .

Cover:

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/scan0001.jpg

Page 1

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/scan0002.jpg

Page 2

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/scan0003.jpg

Page 3

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/scan0004.jpg

[Winslow]

Page 4

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/scan0005.jpg

Page 5

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/scan0006.jpg

I colored these, but couldn't find the digital work, so I re-scanned the originals. I may try touching these up and finishing it. I have the so-called storyboard drafted out.

[morna]

...Hee hee . . I like drunken morna.

...

careful she'll get all sloppy and start telling you she loves you and stuff!

That's great Winslow! Really fun. were you reading Usagi to the kids? what are you guys up to in the castle - how did you get to Japan ... probably a dream (guh) love your stubbly legs!

I want to see the rest of it!!!!! you merciless teaser

[Winslow]

careful she'll get all sloppy and start telling you she loves you and stuff!

Lucky gary. ;)

That's great Winslow! Really fun. were you reading Usagi to the kids? what are you guys up to in the castle - how did you get to Japan ... probably a dream (guh) love your stubbly legs!

I want to see the rest of it!!!!! you merciless teaser

Thanks, it was fun to make, although I concede looks rushed now that I look at it fresh. I may keep the layout of the panels and re-draw it.

The title of the piece is Rescue of the Kidnapped Kids and the Castle is the Castle of of Lord Hikiji! *spooky music*

And yes, I was reading Usagi Yojimbo to my kids before bed . . .something that has sadly fallen out of habit in our household.

[morna]

are you two on an assassination run? No wait you're rescuing your kids - duh!!! kool!
I TOTALLY think you should work on it. It would be fun and you'll get me off your back.!!














here's my usagi stuff over at the dojo http://usagiyojimbo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3095 I hope it's not too crass for me to put this link here

[666MasterOfPuppets]

Winslow, your pics and drawings are amazing. Loving it.

[Winslow]

are you two on an assassination run? No wait you're rescuing your kids - duh!!! kool!
I TOTALLY think you should work on it. It would be fun and you'll get me off your back.!!

Ha!

I'll see if I can find some time this weekend.


here's my usagi stuff over at the dojo http://usagiyojimbo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3095 I hope it's not too crass for me to put this link here[/quote]

No problem here . . but why haven't you started your own thread?

:)

[Winslow]

Winslow, your pics and drawings are amazing. Loving it.

Thanks!

. . . .

[morna]

Ha!

I'll see if I can find some time this weekend.

No problem here . . but why haven't you started your own thread?

:)

whaddya mean? that is my own thread... you mean here? I have this one already:

my art thread from CBR http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=12234

[Winslow]

whaddya mean? that is my own thread... you mean here? I have this one already:

my art thread from CBR http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=12234

ahhh . . OK.

Yeah, I meant here. :)

I was confused by the posters, and then realized I was in the hellboy thread. Your painted glass is simply amazing . . I've seen a lot of it before (somewhere, maybe RITAs?)

[Winslow]

The beginnings of my entry for the CBR drawoff Summer.

I wanted to work on my foreshortening skills. Like most amateurs, foreshortening and perspective are the hurdles to cross to improve my art . . so I decided to use the contest to stretch my skills.

It is a self portrait. :D It will eventually be me in a hammock at the beach. One fun thing about digital art . .the skin tone and hair color is from a photograph of me using the ink dropper function.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb95/WinslowsDoodles/Summer1.jpg