Izzy's drawings

[IzzyS]

thought I would try this too, and post some of the things I was proud of or liked

http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=252&g2_serialNumber=1 http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=405&g2_serialNumber=1
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=325&g2_serialNumber=1

[jeremyhopkins]

You have some really cute drawings. I especially like this one (http://likeshine.artspots.com/image/19884/furfright-shirt-concept-1) on your site. Its very solid, expressive and nicely drawn.
I like how your animation is rough but I think maybe you're struggling with the animation process. Flash isn't the easiest program to draw in either so I admire the effort and I think you're doing the right thing by roughing out your work first before doing anything with symbols.
If I could give a few suggestions, maybe try animating on paper first. Separate your process so you can take some time before you draw and visual your character. Find out everything about him/her and why that character is yawning. Is he bored, tired, annoyed? Also, is your character acting to someone? Once you visual this clearly, then start thumbnailing the action and I find if I write down the subtext to the scene or the characters thoughts below the thumbnail, it helps a lot. Then take your thumbnails and enlarge them so they fit the field you're animating then start loose, like you're doing, but keep it to your main poses. Once you've done that, then shoot your stuff if you like and once you're confident the action work, tie down your work. If it doesn't work, try again until the acting/action feels right. It might be a good spot to get feedback too. So the first half is more about developing character acting, rhythms and the tie down is more about the drawing so everything feels solid, on model and you can flesh out little details in overlapping action or perhaps some secondary action that wouldn't always be clear in very loose animation.

Good luck! I can't wait for what you'll come up with next!

[johncbeggs]

great stuff, that one in the cop outfit giving the hyena stare is awesome

[dmgctrl]

Those are super cute! Post more!

[IzzyS]

You have some really cute drawings. I especially like this one (http://likeshine.artspots.com/image/19884/furfright-shirt-concept-1) on your site. Its very solid, expressive and nicely drawn.
I like how your animation is rough but I think maybe you're struggling with the animation process. Flash isn't the easiest program to draw in either so I admire the effort and I think you're doing the right thing by roughing out your work first before doing anything with symbols.
If I could give a few suggestions, maybe try animating on paper first. Separate your process so you can take some time before you draw and visual your character. Find out everything about him/her and why that character is yawning. Is he bored, tired, annoyed? Also, is your character acting to someone? Once you visual this clearly, then start thumbnailing the action and I find if I write down the subtext to the scene or the characters thoughts below the thumbnail, it helps a lot. Then take your thumbnails and enlarge them so they fit the field you're animating then start loose, like you're doing, but keep it to your main poses. Once you've done that, then shoot your stuff if you like and once you're confident the action work, tie down your work. If it doesn't work, try again until the acting/action feels right. It might be a good spot to get feedback too. So the first half is more about developing character acting, rhythms and the tie down is more about the drawing so everything feels solid, on model and you can flesh out little details in overlapping action or perhaps some secondary action that wouldn't always be clear in very loose animation.

Good luck! I can't wait for what you'll come up with next!

sorry to say, but that picture you linked isn't mine at all. the part of the site I hoped my profile linked to was my gallery in it.

thank you very much on your thoughts, and I'll try to consider these next time. I did enjoy making it rough as it was since I've not been a fan of tweening, or watching the result of it on TV, at least. As for the character and focus, it wasn't very thought out due to her being my personal character to be silly with and vent with; so, at the time I did this, it was late at night and I started to get tired, which is why she's yawning (of course, I think I need to make it so she holds it out for a longer period of time)

[IzzyS]

two more images I finally was able to upload. one to practice colors. the other, fanart
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=271&g2_serialNumber=1
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=732&g2_serialNumber=1

[fanimation]

You have some very nice work here and on your site! The two wolves with the ice cream cones is my favorite. I love the expression on the face of the one that dropped his ice cream. Can't wait to see some more!:)

John

[Draconis]

These are really nice! I love your style! It's exactly the kind I'm still trying to achieve. :P

[IzzyS]

thank you very much, guys :D I really appreciate the input

[jeremyhopkins]

Oops.. my mistake - sorry about that. Yeah and you're right about animation too. If you're doing it for fun, that's nice! Your animation success is enjoying your work and that's just as important as the finished piece.
Your drawings are very nice and appealing too. I really enjoyed the Brisby sketch.

[IzzyS]

a preview of a little something I'm working on for a friend, for her friend's upcoming birthday http://filesap.com/ro/priv/jill-tabernacinksWIPlineless


that, and I'm enjoying the colors too much :rolleyes:

[dmgctrl]

That looks like a wicked little creature. Love it already! And your avatar is awesome, I really like the colours against the gray.

[CanAur]

IzzyS
Painter?

[IzzyS]

IzzyS
Painter?
Paint Tool Sai, cheaper and a bit simpler to use than painter, though it has been compared to it for some of its tools.

and thank you, dmgctrl, glad you like it

[jeremyhopkins]

Very cute color choices! I like how you include the color planning on the side too. Its helpful to see your ideas and choices!

[IzzyS]

aand, here's the finished picture

http://filesap.com/ro/priv/jill-tabernacbirthdaycommish.png

have also been working on these lately
http://www.filesap.com/ro/animalbookmarkinks-ramgirafeleph.png
http://www.filesap.com/ro/bookmarkcolorprogress-erg.jpg

[IzzyS]

for jeremyhopkins..
but since I don't have a scanner or tablet available to me:
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/8472/birthdaybear.png

[Lauren C]

Me too! That Brisby sketch is great, and I love that little duck it's adorable! You have a really fun style. Those zoo animals would look great in a kids book, just an idea to keep in mind. They're really cute!

[IzzyS]

Me too! That Brisby sketch is great, and I love that little duck it's adorable! You have a really fun style. Those zoo animals would look great in a kids book, just an idea to keep in mind. They're really cute!
they're bookmarks, really :D and I have more to come

maybe they can be bookmarks in childrens' books. but, yeah!, thanks

[CanAur]

I like your outlines, style, and digital painting.

[jeremyhopkins]

Wow, that's so awesome! Thanks for the birthday surprise! I know who to talk with when I need to get that super cute appeal in work :) Neat idea with the cardboard standees too.

[Storyteller]

Your artwork is absolutely glorious! I love your styling and the life you bring to your pictures is staggering. I especially enjoy the picture of the two characters with the icecream. Well done! I look forward to more. : )

[IzzyS]

http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=735&g2_serialNumber=1
kinda copied lavallelee's idea and drew a character from the rag bag, mine being the Elf Boy. I was trying to go for a suprised/scared sort of feel, maybe next time

[IzzyS]

drew this for a friend a while ago http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=464&g2_serialNumber=1

and working on a new character that I'm trying my best to not be another one of those that reflect "me"

http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=466&g2_serialNumber=1
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=475&g2_serialNumber=1
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=478&g2_serialNumber=1

[WillW]

loving the expressions on these, I allways love rough drawings because they feel like they have so much energy and life.

[IzzyS]

loving the expressions on these, I allways love rough drawings because they feel like they have so much energy and life.
Storyteller & Will: thanks a lot! sorry I was so late in replying, Storyteller

[IzzyS]

oh, seems it's been a while since I posted anything. not too many new things, but they are newer.

was thinking of how Catbat would sleep
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=738&g2_serialNumber=1
the Trollusk from Mercer Meyer's "How the Trollusk Got His Hat"
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=497&g2_serialNumber=1
a commission I did for friend, I never knew that drawing Billiards would be so hard
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=514&g2_serialNumber=1
aaand, I finished all my animal bookmarks
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=522&g2_serialNumber=1

[feliceworkshop]

Hey IzzyS!..those CatBat sketches are simply brilliant!..:D
I really love the energy and the attitude that this little critter exudes! Have you thought of doing a small animation test on the little guy?....

[IzzyS]

Hey IzzyS!..those CatBat sketches are simply brilliant!..:D
I really love the energy and the attitude that this little critter exudes! Have you thought of doing a small animation test on the little guy?....
I'm currently trying to. I have some walks I've been trying out on paper, should scan them later and see what you guys have to say about them about improvement

[BrioCyrain]

Very cute drawings, definitely could be an animator for children cartoons.

[lavallelee]

i love the bookmarks!!! very cute characters :D

[BrioCyrain]

i love the bookmarks!!! very cute characters :D

That's what I said! QFT

[IzzyS]

sketched at school while playing with shapes and face fluff
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=528&g2_serialNumber=1

[BrioCyrain]

Wow, awesome alignment of each body part in each sketch. Honestly, I myself cannot find fault in any of them at first glance.

[Amourwolf]

I agree with everyone else, these are really cute! I especially like the first one in the first post, there's so much movement in it!

[Mithmeoi]

Very nice! I really like those faces and how you have drawn the feet on the one. Watch out though on the balance, right now it looks a bit off balance and that it could fall over easily. The upper body though looks fantastic. :D

[IzzyS]

got some ink and found my brushes, here's the progress on those doodles I did

http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=531&g2_serialNumber=1

[BrioCyrain]

Wow, it looks WAAAY more impressive with the ink effect. Good going!

[Hana]

Wow these are gorgeous :D Your inking of them is looking lovely so far. I was curious as to what kind of paper you were using?

[IzzyS]

*Brio* haha, thanks :D!

*Hana* I'm using plain ol' printer paper (though, I probably should use bristol or cardstock)

[johncbeggs]

Nice inking, I like how you draw your animals.

It would be fun to see some people you drawn!

[IzzyS]

Nice inking, I like how you draw your animals.

It would be fun to see some people you drawn!
here you go, I took an attempt at it. huge head and eyes, tiny necks, I'll have to fix that later

http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=741&g2_serialNumber=1

[cartuneman]

I have to say......OMG! your work is amazing....line weight, contrast areas, the weight and balance of the character. expression....it's all there and you say you are envious hahahahahahah I laugh at you young lady ...you have no reason to be !!! Great work :D

[jeremyhopkins]

Yes, you really are exceptionally talented! The last inking page is beautiful! You have great character, great structure, well drawn, fun characters. It's always tough to critique your work because it's so good. The only suggestion I could offer is watch out for the standard, 'I don't know' or W pose with the character shrugging. It's a very popular pose to use and has become a cliche. Your version is already better because you varied the arms and just because it's a cliche isn't always a bad thing as long as you are aware of the over use. Beautiful, top notch work!

[IzzyS]

*Cartuneman* oh wow, thanks :)! I can be envious for reasons, and you can't do anything about that, haha!

*jeremyhopkins* thanks, I've been having a blast drawing with inks lately. Oh, I didn't know it was so hard to critique, I'm sorry, I do appreciate every bit you have to say though. I guess that's one of the mistakes I made about that picture, I didn't know it was a cliche, whoops :)!

[BrioCyrain]

here you go, I took an attempt at it. huge head and eyes, tiny necks, I'll have to fix that later

http://www.filesap.com/ro/girlsketchheadstest.png

I see that a lot of your drawings have a certain defined style to them. This could be good for a career in character design(many famous american and japanese character designers usually find a memorable style to give their art by)

[jtq3]

Very nice! You have an assured and fluid handwriting. "You got skills" (as the kids say).

[IzzyS]

d'oh! sorry I haven't been around lately (in general)
anyway, tried some stuff out before I (*gulp* haha) do a walk cycle

seems I don't quiiite understand timing yet, which I plan to fix

http://www.filesap.com/ro/catbatsmiletest.gif
http://www.filesap.com/ro/bowrllsway.gif

EDIT: animations are missing for now, I'm not quite sure where they're located on my computer

[johncbeggs]

Cute little head you drew up their :D! I realy like your stuff, you should try and post some pencil sketches up and I could try my hand at drawing with my old barely used small tablet :>)

Im getting a Totoro vibe from your sketch's exspecially the winged cat creature,(I think you know what I mean) ;). I have good memory:laughing:

http://images.absoluteanime.com/my_neighbor_totoro/catbus.jpg

I dont watch anime or any of that stuff! but Hayoa Miyazaki's movie Totoro and spirited away are two of the best movies ever made.:D

[IzzyS]

haha, I somehow got the catbus vibe AFTER I drew it, which was neat and pretty unexpected. Totoro was one of my first japanese movies I've seen after moving to the states when I was 3 or 4. I have to admit I'm a bit of a Studio Ghibli (the studio Hayao Miyazaki runs, there's other people there, you know :D) fan and adore Miyazaki's movies, really. I can't wait to add the Ponyo DVD to my collection

[johncbeggs]

haha, I somehow got the catbus vibe AFTER I drew it, which was neat and pretty unexpected. Totoro was one of my first japanese movies I've seen after moving to the states when I was 3 or 4. I have to admit I'm a bit of a Studio Ghibli (the studio Hayao Miyazaki runs, there's other people there, you know :D) fan and adore Miyazaki's movies, really. I can't wait to add the Ponyo DVD to my collection

I own howls moving castle and the second disk has a complete storyboard of the film, or maybe its an animatic but its sketches and drawings that move with the sound from the movie. :D

- I just noticed this a couple days ago :laughing:

[IzzyS]

I own howls moving castle and the second disk has a complete storyboard of the film, or maybe its an animatic but its sketches and drawings that move with the sound from the movie. :D

- I just noticed this a couple days ago :laughing:
yep, those are storyboards.
all the japanese release DVDs come with a second disk with extra stuff and a storyboard of the whole movie, it's really interesting

[IzzyS]

oh my gosh, sorry about that. I haven't posted anything to any forum in about two months. I'll try to catch up the best I can, was a little busy with school stuff (I was sort of bad about grades and did Summer School) and ran into a drawing rut. So, I'm trying to buck up again and try get up to par with you guys and animate.

anyway, here's some new stuff since that gap.

http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=553&g2_serialNumber=1
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=558&g2_serialNumber=1
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=595&g2_serialNumber=1
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=659&g2_serialNumber=1

[IzzyS]

http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=539&g2_serialNumber=1
http://www.filesap.com/ro/ac09groupsmlr.png
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=711&g2_serialNumber=1
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=714&g2_serialNumber=1

[IzzyS]

http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=748&g2_serialNumber=1
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=665&g2_serialNumber=1
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=721&g2_serialNumber=1
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=745&g2_serialNumber=1

[arif]

wow!!!....your sketches are really cool.....:rolleyes:

Arif

[IzzyS]

thanks a ton, Arif :)!

here's two more that I drew in my notebook from my terrible memory. Tried my had at Sasha, but I then realized that I had partially forgotten what she looked like

http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=751&g2_serialNumber=1
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=754&g2_serialNumber=1

[jeremyhopkins]

Not much to say here, but, wow, wow.. wow, wow! I like all your sketches but I'm especially fond of the Coraline mice.

[lavallelee]

There's no need to fear underdog is here!! Awesome job, also on eduardo! :)

[IzzyS]

Not much to say here, but, wow, wow.. wow, wow! I like all your sketches but I'm especially fond of the Coraline mice.

ah, thanks! I tend to miss wonderful parts of movies when I go to theaters due to bathroom breaks and the like. and when I got the DVD recently I just adooored their little costumes and the performance they put on in the Other world. In which I wanted to try my hand at them but not copy the movie


There's no need to fear underdog is here!! Awesome job, also on eduardo!
yeah, I loved Underdog when I was younger (too bad I can't remember it as well, though). and Eduardo has to be one of my favorite big sissy imaginary monster

[Rodney]

If you keep posting outstanding work like that its a lot easier to forgive you for staying away.

More please. :)

[Mithmeoi]

Lovin' your newest stuff. Really good. :)

[IzzyS]

I seem to get better and better at this not-posting thing, though I do watch the forums themselves. again, I apologize for myself

http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=785&g2_serialNumber=1
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=791&g2_serialNumber=1http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=837&g2_serialNumber=1http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=859&g2_serialNumber=1

[IzzyS]

http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=813&g2_serialNumber=1http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=817&g2_serialNumber=1http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=756&g2_serialNumber=1http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=854&g2_serialNumber=1

[IzzyS]

and one more for now
http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=867&g2_serialNumber=1http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=887&g2_serialNumber=1http://www.filesap.com/ro/g/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=910&g2_serialNumber=1http://www.filesap.com/ro/priv/disneythruyears-WIPpage1.png

[Richard Willimot]

Great characters and renders they are full of personality and look like they'd be fun to animate.

[Poulpette]

Wow, that's huge!:eek:
I love your drawings.

Really good!

[arif]

wow!!!

Regards,

Arif:)

[LaurenWilsonArt]

You know I adore your work, Izzy! :) You're improving at a scary rate. I can't wait to see the Disney group picture finished! And I love your take on Pok?mon.

[Moneyguns]

Terminator: "Excellent."

[IzzyS]

pengy300- thanks a whole bunch :)! I try

poulpette- yeah, I do admit I save pictures at pretty big resolutions some times, but it's easier to shrink later that way instead of enlarging. and gosh, thanks :D

arifnbd- thank you :)

LaurenWilsonArt- aww, thanks a bunch. that means a lot coming from you. I can't wait to keep going with the Disney pic, it'll take a while though.

Moneyguns- thank you :D! though, I guess I know what movie I have to see now

[Poulpette]

Actually when I said ?huge?, I meant ?wow, great drawings!?.;)

[joedorsey]

You are an inspiration Izzy. Great drawings!

[Seth]

hey Izzy...

Nice drawings, very impressive. You have a nice way of displaying your colors. I like your Pikachus! :laughing:

[Hammy]

I especially like your take on the Disney characters!! :) Dumbo looks absolutely fantastic there. Lovely!