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Hello folks,

These drawings are something that I purely enjoy the most. I can paint and what have you, but when you give me plain paper and a pencil/pen I'll be happy for hours on end. In my opinion it's the most pure form of art, since everything is intentional and honest in the marks.

Also, I apologize if anyone's tired of seeing this character. There may be an installment of her companion later. In the mean time, I hope you all enjoy!

Cheers,

-H

PS. Also, yes, Glen Keane has a heavy influence on this character and her movement. Thanks, Glen!

Sneek-Peek

Hey everyone,

Quick sneek-peek at a WIP of a huge graphite illustration! Hope to post the finish soon. Thank-you to Paul Felix for all his wonderful inspiration that is spurring me on!

Cheers,

-H

In the Life of...

Please forgive the complete Norman Rockwell reference to this image...I could not help but put these two together in this illustration. It certainly feels good just to concentrate on line and familiarize yourself with the characters. There are still a few quirks and kinks that need to be smoothed with this piece, although I am quite happy with the results of the silhouettes. Those are always such a challenge!

Also, I'm in great need of commission work...and I know what you're thinking: "I don't have the money the give you kid." And that's fine, we all could use some extra help in this economic time. Although, soon I plan on moving out to California and have little in means of dollars to make the trip there. Character designs are my specialty, yet I'm very open at this point. Any help you guys can offer would be most graciously accepted.

Cheers,

-HH

Fashion fashion fashion

Hey folks,

Not a whole lot this week. Been really wrapped for time. Here is a recent fashion illustration just completed.

Also, I will be at the recruiting tables at the CTN-X Animation Expo in Burbank this coming weekend. It's going to be the San Diego Con of the Animation world, and it's awesome to be able to make part of it happen. So come on by to say hello!!

Cheers,

-H

Work Smarter Not Harder

These are some of the set designs for my short film characters, yet I wish to explore them a little further. These past few weeks have been trying to think as these characters would and truly understand who they are. Playing creator is much more difficult than imagined.

Also, here is a mustang promotional piece that was done a few months back to make up for last week.

Take care,

-H

Reese & Lily Studies

It's been a bit dusty around here, and once again I apologize. I should promise not to make promises from now on to update regularly. Reverse psychology, ya know?

Anyway, this is not finished/polished work, and soon there will be. There are a few editorial illustrations that I have slowly been collecting, so those may possibly be featured soon. Alas, these are the developments of my thesis characters, Lily, the pastry chef; and our adolescent inventor who is now newly named, Reese. I have many illustration ideas that I've been developing between these two, along with the fanciful 1930's/Steam-punk/Victorian era that they live in. I'm thinking of possibly making them live on this island that has one large mountain that has the entire city carved into it like the Village of Eze. Although, the story is under heavy construction, since it's being remade and torn down day after day. They aren't kidding when they say story is everything!

Speaking of which, I had the pleasure of watching The Curious Case of Benjamin Button recently and was completely blown away by the cinematography and heart-touching story. Usually I don't like to advertise, but this certainly is worth the boasting. At least for those who have not or are unsure of seeing it.

Anyway, please give me feedback on the characters. Personally I don't know what to think if Lily should have a braid or a pony tail. What do you guys think??

Until next time,

-H