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This was the assignment at the end of the first chapter of my cartooning class: Draw a page of doodles centered around a theme and arranged in a purposeful fashion.
I had been drawing doodles daily for this course up to this point, doing one exercise that required literally one hundred of them drawn in less than ten seconds each. I was learning how to simplify and focus on the most identifiable traits of a character, concept, or idea. It was very difficult and even frustrating, but worth it. I'd long been taught that I needed to spend MORE time on my art rather than less, so having this class go in the reverse direction was a shock to the system. I definitely still spend quality time with my artwork so that I can give it the attention that it deserves, but I also have a better grasp now of how to doodle out an idea when it strikes me at an inconvenient time and to flesh it out later.
The theme I went with for this picture was basically drawing the thoughts going through my brain and the characters struggling to have a voice in my head. There's a little additional bit of arrangement with Kyle's characters and thoughts related to him being on the right (except for Velve) and my central cast being on the left and center.
I had a surprising amount of fun trying to simplify my characters and focus on their most recognizable features. I also shed more than a few tears tearing this band-aid off with this assignment and facing these characters and memories.
I wonder if everybody is recognizable to folks...?
I had been drawing doodles daily for this course up to this point, doing one exercise that required literally one hundred of them drawn in less than ten seconds each. I was learning how to simplify and focus on the most identifiable traits of a character, concept, or idea. It was very difficult and even frustrating, but worth it. I'd long been taught that I needed to spend MORE time on my art rather than less, so having this class go in the reverse direction was a shock to the system. I definitely still spend quality time with my artwork so that I can give it the attention that it deserves, but I also have a better grasp now of how to doodle out an idea when it strikes me at an inconvenient time and to flesh it out later.
The theme I went with for this picture was basically drawing the thoughts going through my brain and the characters struggling to have a voice in my head. There's a little additional bit of arrangement with Kyle's characters and thoughts related to him being on the right (except for Velve) and my central cast being on the left and center.
I had a surprising amount of fun trying to simplify my characters and focus on their most recognizable features. I also shed more than a few tears tearing this band-aid off with this assignment and facing these characters and memories.
I wonder if everybody is recognizable to folks...?
Category Artwork (Traditional) / Comics
Species Raccoon
Size 1280 x 968px
File Size 1011.6 kB
Good luck with your class!!
About that coffin and that halo... It is fine you have these thoughts, the recovery is not going to be neither easy nor fast. I've dealt with losses myself and it took me several months to move forward.
My mind was full of doubts and there were moments when I had to cry because holding emotions did me more bad than good. I still have doubts but not as often as before and the same will happen to you, but that means you truly loved Kyle.
I'm sharing my experience because I want you to know how the following months will be for you so you can be prepared.
And one day, when least expected, a big change in your life shall occur and that's the moment when you will finally say "I've surpassed it!". Maybe it is a change of job, perhaps you find your soulmate or even you are getting the chance to do a trip that makes you realize how beautiful the world can be.
Stay strong, raccoon, your path to inner peace has just commenced but I know you can do it.
About that coffin and that halo... It is fine you have these thoughts, the recovery is not going to be neither easy nor fast. I've dealt with losses myself and it took me several months to move forward.
My mind was full of doubts and there were moments when I had to cry because holding emotions did me more bad than good. I still have doubts but not as often as before and the same will happen to you, but that means you truly loved Kyle.
I'm sharing my experience because I want you to know how the following months will be for you so you can be prepared.
And one day, when least expected, a big change in your life shall occur and that's the moment when you will finally say "I've surpassed it!". Maybe it is a change of job, perhaps you find your soulmate or even you are getting the chance to do a trip that makes you realize how beautiful the world can be.
Stay strong, raccoon, your path to inner peace has just commenced but I know you can do it.
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