Pencils for pg 1 of Devilociraptor for GrayHaven comics written by Patrick Barb. Drawn in Manga Studio on an ASUS B121 slate.

Pencils for pg 1 of Devilociraptor for GrayHaven comics written by Patrick Barb. Drawn in Manga Studio on an ASUS B121 slate. http://ift.tt/1qTkxlv

Trying to figure out the proper angle to make her elbow for Devilociraptor. #sketchbook #makecomics #process

Trying to figure out the proper angle to make her elbow for Devilociraptor. #sketchbook #makecomics #process http://ift.tt/1tU7FjK

Doodle with a stolen hotel pen. #sketchbook #doodle

Doodle with a stolen hotel pen. #sketchbook #doodle http://ift.tt/1y1hJFl

#sketchbook #ballpointpen #kungfu

#sketchbook #ballpointpen #kungfu http://ift.tt/1s2Sy6Z

Drawing people running for ‘Snakehead Fish of Central Park’ #makecomics #mangastudio #asus #prontocomics

Drawing people running for ‘Snakehead Fish of Central Park’ #makecomics #mangastudio #asus #prontocomics http://ift.tt/1lJYdY6

Drawing people running for ‘Snakehead Fish of Central Park’ #makecomics #mangastudio #asus #prontocomics

Drawing people running for ‘Snakehead Fish of Central Park’ #makecomics #mangastudio #asus #prontocomics http://ift.tt/1uuQWoH

I’m gonna do a painting of this soon. #sketchbook

I’m gonna do a painting of this soon. #sketchbook http://ift.tt/1jzkxYY

I’ve been reading Appleseed. #sketchbook

I’ve been reading Appleseed. #sketchbook http://ift.tt/UaVwHI

I’ve been reading Appleseed. #sketchbook

I’ve been reading Appleseed. #sketchbook http://ift.tt/1mhZAws

A young Johnny Storm doodle. #fantaticfour #sketchbook #marvelcomics

A young Johnny Storm doodle. #fantaticfour #sketchbook #marvelcomics http://ift.tt/1nBnbgU

Doodle from my sketchbook. #sketchbook #mynameisearl

Doodle from my sketchbook. #sketchbook #mynameisearl http://ift.tt/1rvYsx2

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Break time sketch. #sketchbook

Break time sketch. #sketchbook http://ift.tt/1nGIlG9

Late night Gambit doodle from my sketchbook.

Late night Gambit doodle from my sketchbook. http://ift.tt/1nBTppf

The Beast from Uncanny X-Men. #sketchbook #xmen #beast

The Beast from Uncanny X-Men. #sketchbook #xmen #beast http://ift.tt/1m0RGr1

'Gas Money' from my sketchbook.

'Gas Money' from my sketchbook. http://ift.tt/U0FX5X

Page one of ‘Pinwheel’ for You are not Alone, Grayhaven Comics anti-bullying comic.

Page one of ‘Pinwheel’ for You are not Alone, Grayhaven Comics anti-bullying comic. http://ift.tt/1q6Xns2

Inking Pinwheel for You are not alone 2.

Inking Pinwheel for You are not alone 2. http://ift.tt/1nmX0ZO

A clown from my sketchbook. #sketchbook #clown

A clown from my sketchbook. #sketchbook #clown http://ift.tt/1nSWV3D

Loose roughs for my next project ‘Pinwheel’ for GrayHaven Comics follow-up to last years anti-bullying comic, You Are Not Alone.

Loose roughs for my next project ‘Pinwheel’ for GrayHaven Comics follow-up to last years anti-bullying comic, You Are Not Alone. http://ift.tt/1o7UwzI

Late night drawing of some roller girls. #sketchbook #rollerderby

Late night drawing of some roller girls. #sketchbook #rollerderby http://ift.tt/1kPLw0O

Trying to do some sketches incorporating all the lessons I’ve learned so. Note false start to the left of this Thor.

Trying to do some sketches incorporating all the lessons I’ve learned so. Note false start to the left of this Thor. http://ift.tt/1w9QAlH

For day three of my artists training one exercise I did was to copy a couple of pages of a Jack Kirby comic. I chose Strange Tales 114 because it’s part of the Human Torch Essential TPB, but also because years ago I attended a seminar by Jim Shooter on how to create comics and he used this story as an example when he was explaining storytelling. I really only copied the figures and just as mannequins to try and get some energy into my figures.

For day three of my artists training one exercise I did was to copy a couple of pages of a Jack Kirby comic. I chose Strange Tales 114 because it’s part of the Human Torch Essential TPB, but also because years ago I attended a seminar by Jim Shooter on how to create comics and he used this story as an example when he was explaining storytelling. I really only copied the figures and just as mannequins to try and get some energy into my figures. http://ift.tt/1p8Ku30

weirdellis: The blotter index card is weeks of accumulated coffee slop Nice work from my buddy Ellis Goodson.

weirdellis: The blotter index card is weeks of accumulated coffee slop Nice work from my buddy Ellis Goodson. http://ift.tt/1ifFlyD

All this studying shapes got me thinking about monster shapes and so I drew a page of giant monsters. On the weekly trip to the grocery store I picked up Godzilla: King of the Monsters on DVD. I’ve never seen it and it might be tonight’s movie.

All this studying shapes got me thinking about monster shapes and so I drew a page of giant monsters. On the weekly trip to the grocery store I picked up Godzilla: King of the Monsters on DVD. I’ve never seen it and it might be tonight’s movie. http://ift.tt/Sxz4bx

Day two of my ten day ‘art sabbatical’ I’m reading Simplified Drawing for Planning Animation and working on gesture drawing. These are a few page of an exercise from the book.

Day two of my ten day ‘art sabbatical’ I’m reading Simplified Drawing for Planning Animation and working on gesture drawing. These are a few page of an exercise from the book. http://ift.tt/1ngkz7l

My other blog

As part of evolving my art I have created a blog cataloging my old comic art samples. Starting with the oldest I am posting the art and telling the story of each sample. Right now I have the early work posted, from before I attended any cons. You can check it out at:

http://artofscottsackett.blogspot

10 days off

I am taking 10 days off work to give myself time to draw and study with an eye towards evolving my art. 

Today was the first day and I studied Bridgman's Life Drawing. I copied some of the drawings and made notes.

Last week I went through FORCE and I felt that was very helpful in evolving how I look at gesture. Many of the things I learned were reinforced by principals Bridgman wrote about. 

I also went an saw X-Men: Days of Future Past, which was good, but didn't help my drawing. The next nine days will be more focused. 

10 days off work! Spent the morning drawing, now I’m at the first showing of X-Men! #xmen #daysoffuturepast

10 days off work! Spent the morning drawing, now I’m at the first showing of X-Men! #xmen #daysoffuturepast http://ift.tt/1m1EaoW

Pages I drew as a tryout for a fantasy comic. #makecomics

Pages I drew as a tryout for a fantasy comic. #makecomics http://ift.tt/1jwbH7D

Thor doodle #sketchbook #thor

Thor doodle #sketchbook #thor http://ift.tt/1j6lZkp

Late night sketch of Captain America. #sketchbook #captainamerica #wintersoldier

Late night sketch of Captain America. #sketchbook #captainamerica #wintersoldier http://ift.tt/1lu1ahl

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Page 4 of Snakehead Fish of Central Park.

Page 4 of Snakehead Fish of Central Park. http://ift.tt/1q4bkrO

Layouts for page 5 of Snakefish of Central Park for Pronto Comics.

Layouts for page 5 of Snakefish of Central Park for Pronto Comics. http://ift.tt/1eNb7VJ

A quick sketch of Rocket Raccoon.

A quick sketch of Rocket Raccoon. http://ift.tt/1eGjPVG

First page done of Snakehead fish of Central Park for Pronto Comics.

First page done of Snakehead fish of Central Park for Pronto Comics. http://ift.tt/1e2tgtr

Finally hitting my groove inking in manga studio!

Finally hitting my groove inking in manga studio! http://ift.tt/1j0luFY

First page in my new sketchbook.

First page in my new sketchbook. http://ift.tt/1go8Hwo

First page in my new sketchbook.

First page in my new sketchbook. http://ift.tt/1eU8McB

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Quick doodle while reading a script.

Quick doodle while reading a script. http://ift.tt/NzksWW

From my sketchbook, a drawing from a book on old diners. I am obsessed with old diners, motels and that sort of thing, especially ones from the ’60s.

From my sketchbook, a drawing from a book on old diners. I am obsessed with old diners, motels and that sort of thing, especially ones from the ’60s. http://ift.tt/MTgRmn

Quick doodle of a character for a book I want to write.

Quick doodle of a character for a book I want to write. http://ift.tt/1hWXQZO

A quick sketch of Indy.

A quick sketch of Indy. http://ift.tt/1gx2QYi

A quick sketch of Indy.

A quick sketch of Indy. http://ift.tt/1n0u4UM

Doctor Who

Doctor Who http://ift.tt/1bxezhP

Geoffry Green selects a paintbrush…

Geoffry Green selects a paintbrush… http://ift.tt/1bvHu5P

I’m testing linking my blogs.

I’m testing linking my blogs. http://ift.tt/1fom9OH

Another test.

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This is a test post.