Back On The Ball!
July 9th, 2010 Posted in caricature, rantingSo, no secret here. I’ve been slacking. There’s been a lot going on, but not enough that it should have torn me away from my passion to draw. I feel guilty that I’ve been so distant and uninspired lately. My last sketchpad was a disappointment even to myself. Looking through it was looking at someone who was not having fun anymore.
Work has been disappointing in a personal way. While I love my job and role, there’s a part of me that wants to push the boundaries and be challenged in a way my work can’t offer. This is always tugging at me, whispering in my ear every time I draw an adorable mermaid or princess. This and other work-related events have made me realize that I’m ready for the next step, in a very real way.
Personally, there are things in my life that have been subtly prying through me; each little factor tearing into me little by little until I’ve just retracted and become complacent. The problem is, I’m allowing these things to get in my way. When I look at the people I admire, I see myself as SO lazy. Katie Cook, Jason Seiler… these people are constantly posting and working. They fill themselves with their art. I’m not saying I’m doing nothing, but I need to turn this around. I’m going to make a commitment to myself and my art that I will be more diligent. I will be more purposeful. There will not be a time I do not have a pad or pencil ready to draw the slightest little thing.
As part of my new commitment, I’m going to share some draws I’ve been too lazy to scan and felt too stifled by myself to post.
Thank you to all who support me and follow this blog. I’ll give you more than ever to look at.
4 Responses to “Back On The Ball!”
By Dave Fontana on Jul 13, 2010
Har. Is Ted now speaking in tongues?
Dennis, whenever I come to a mental deadlock, roadblock, brainblock; where I’m uninspired, unmotivated, unimpressed… it’s time to take a trip. Anywhere. Just make sure it’s a new location, somewhere you haven’t been AND, bring your pad!
Word Verification- ikea. No kiddin’, haven’t been to an ikea for a while.
By Dennis on Jul 16, 2010
Hey man, thanks for the advice. I definitely need to get out a bit more and visit new places with my pad.
I hope things are going good with you, bud.
By Mary Kay on Jul 20, 2010
These are hilarious. Did our fearless leaders see these? Careful…
When I first looked at the Ted one, I thought he has a worm poking out of his tongue. Then I realized his TONGUE WAS SMILING!
By Dennis on Jul 20, 2010
You know, I showed Ted his, finally, but not Keelan. Honestly, though, it’s all in good fun and learning. I should think 2 people so rooted in drawing faces can take it. Wait, change think to expect. Those 2 have been doing it so long, I’m sure I am severely tame compared to some of the stuff they’ve seen.
I think Keelan’s could use some more love, but I was more concerned with playing with color on that one. Trust me, I’m sure I could be more creative after a couple more draws of him based on recent photos.
HI KEELAN!