Girls and Boy Studies!!

Thought I'd update with some studies from my moleskine on a project that is currently underway. The idea of the article it's based around is from Dave Barry's hilarious article about "the survival of mankind hanging on by the pick-up line". So these sketches will give you an idea of what the final illustration is going to look like. I'll post soon some of the process of the piece. It's the most fun I've had yet!

Stay cool,

-hh

NY Scribbles and Degas Copies!!

Hello once again everyone! Here are some doodles I did while in NY to attend the James Jean show. I'll have to say that the big apple intimidated me at first, since my roots come out of a small town with no more than 2,000 people; but I grew to like the city. I can happily say I can see myself living there, since I wasn't too sure about my travels out to Cali a couple months back. Everything seems bigger to a small person I suppose, since I consider myself to be quite short. Anyhoo--I have some sketches from the Grand Central station at the top, figures from the Society's drawing night, and some Edgar Degas master copies at the bottom from Christmas break. Most of his painting doesn't really grab me in any way, but his drawings are tight! Master copies are great, it's like following along someone else's line and understanding the thought behind each mark. It's a remarkable feeling.

Anyway, keep a look out for the upcoming issues of Creative Quarterly and CMYK, I have a piece in each this coming spring!

Stay cool!,

-hh

Being an Illustrator...

Lately, I've been thinking quite a bit on being an illustrator and thought I might share my thoughts:

I've come to understand the secret to success... It's dawned on me that it's really all in your heart to become what you want to be. To create what you really want to see come to life. There's no formula to any so called "over-night successes", anything but.... It's truly hard work, dedication and a passion all rolled into one. I've discovered that there's no secret, it's what's beating inside of you that wants to come out and speak it's experience to the masses. That intense desire to connect and communicate on a grand scale beyond anyone's imagination. Although, I've learned how easy it is to be side-tracked and that the most important habit to have and exercise is to focus. True, it sounds elementary, but it's one of the keys to getting you ahead of the game. Just when your eye-lids are about to close on you and the end of the tunnel is in sight--wake up and go for it!! Yet, never forget to learn how to take a break, recharge and have some fun! Always trying to find ways to work smart, not hard. I've learned doing both brings great results. Most of all--do what you love! It will show in your work and maybe you'll inspire someone along the way....

Thanks for reading, and stay cool kids.

-hh