Foley's & FEWS

Wow, two updates in a week, that's a record for me. Just thought I'd post up the best of some figure work that was done this past Friday, and some photos of Jane and Tina's show at Foley's. It was really awesome to see some of our most talented peers being shown with Picasso's drawings, not to mention the sushi was delicious.

Picasso was once asked: "Out of all the pictures you've done, which is your favorite?" Picasso replied, "The next one."

Take care everyone and thanks for stopping by!

**Edit: I added in that portrait piece that I said I've been working on. Just got it photographed properly for all your viewing pleasure. Hope you all dig!

-HHerrick

Figures, Figures, Figures....

Hey everyone, thought that I should put something up since it's been quite some time since I've updated. I was feeling guilty and figured I should let you guys see what I've been up to. I was trying to hold over on a post until I got my huge portrait assignment properly photographed. I'm having a bit of trouble trying to find help in photographing it. On another note, I have plenty of figure work to show varying from paintings to conte charcoal drawings. Been checking out Steven Assael and Michael Hussar with their wicked painting styles. It really blows my mind how many colors that can be found in flesh. I just need to lay off that cadmium orange a bit and let those much more pale colors play against the darks. I've just been revisiting the basics with value and color in my work as of late, since I've realized I lack a lot of that basic structure in my pieces.

Also, for all of those who missed the Next Step Conference this year at Ringling; it really was a blast. Chris Sickels of Red Nose Studio came the first night and gave a powerful testimony of struggle and failure that inspired and gave hope to a lot of people in the room. For sure it was very comforting and wonderful to see his process and it was a great pleasure to be able to skim through his sketchbook. Go and check out Chris' stuff out, it's great stuff!

Oh, and the pic at the bottom is from the conference where the concept guys, Chris Sickels and fellow Ringlingians (I guess that's what we are?) are conversing together and having a good time.

Cheers!

~Haylee

Rockwell & More Figures

Hope everyone enjoyed their Valentine's Day week, it was quite the week for myself. I've been quite busy with figure work and illustration as of late, plus I'm getting used to being the new precollege liaison. Quite the dream job. So any of you who have been to precollege or plan on going to precollege over the summer, let me know. As for what I have posted up here, I've got a scan from my sketchbook on my most recent portrait assignment. We were able to choose between a student and faculty, and my subject is none other than Mr. Francis Vallejo. Rockwell is a great influence of his, so I thought it cool to have the big guy in the illo with him. Hopefully I'll be able to do both of these great artists justice! Also I have recent work from FEWS and a 3 hr. figure painting that I had fun experimenting with this past Thursday.

Your comments are much appreciated.

Until next time, Cheers!

~Haylee

More Figures, Inks, Charas and Don Brandes!

Oh my goodness, have you ever seen such a sight? This completely made my day when I saw this image of a double Don Brandes. Rob Chandler and Lake Hurwitz were responsible for this hilarious goodness. We all love Brandes so much around our Ringling campus. Maybe a little too much.






Well, I did some more figure painting as well as more FEWS drawing. I apologize for not uploading any formal illustration work as of late. There are pieces of mine that are being held onto for display purposes and the 30x40 illustration is still under way. I just need to paint it to my liking before it can be shown properly. Any crits are welcome, I really do enjoy hearing from all of you.

Until next time-- cheers!

~Haylee