I confess, I am not much of a writer - though I have many stories in my head! I am so sorry for not writing often enough. Please know that I am always open to communicate, collaborate even. Please, reach out.
You may have noticed that I have not been posting new works lately. I have been working in a shop for the past 5ish months, on second shift no less, so my art has taken a hit big time. I have made little to no art and took only 2 orders for Christmas and had a hard time getting those out. I am trying to get onto first shift so I can spend time with my family and get back to my art more regularly.
Anyway, I just wanted to wish you all a very happy and healthy 2020 and let you know I am still here and happy to hear from you even if I am not very talkative lol!
Happy New Year!!
Introduction to Sketchbook Warrior
Welcome to Sketchbook Warrior. This is a place where aspiring artist who likes to sketch for fun, especially dynamic/comic book style art can learn and grow. I want you to feel right at home. I, myself, am not a professional comic book artist, I am a fine artist. That just is not the path I was lead down in my artistic career. With that said though, let me just say, I have always wanted to be able to draw like the pros since I picked up my first comic book at 8 years old. I have been drawing on every scrap of paper I could get my hands on since.
I actually didn’t buy my first drawing pad till I was a twenty year old, living on my own in Tampa Florida, in 1997. It was one of the first times I created a drawing on a completely blank piece of paper. The experience was completely liberating. I don’t know if the art was all that great, but at least the experience was. But, from that point on, I would always have a drawing pad by my side.
I would draw everywhere, at work, at home, at church, in a concert, even on a date. It didn’t matter. I was an artist, that's all that there was. I didn’t have a lot of money so I would use the change I could spare to purchase a comic book every once in a while. This also meant that I really couldn’t afford to buy any drawing tutorial books. Ohhh I wanted to, but just could afford them at the time. Also, at the time, like always, new comic book artists were emerging with new, more dynamic styles of art. That meant that nearly all of the literature on dynamic drawing was out of date, which is mostly the case still today.
I was left to teach myself based on full color comic books. Then I got a glimpse of a comic book pencil drawing. I felt it was more beautiful and amazing than the full-color comics! I had to learn how to do this. I would spend the next twenty years on a quest for knowledge and skill. I practiced day and night, amazing my friends with my talents. Then came youtube. I would find a small trickle of various videos, and they were a great help. Being able to see the artist hands moving on the paper, and hearing their explanations really help me along.
I felt that something was missing though. It never really felt complete. So I continued to practice, and day by day, something more would click. All of that researching, studying, and practice finally started to increase my skills. That’s what I want for you, to walk away from this experience feeling more skilled, accomplished and happy. When these feelings hit you, I mean you really feel them, they are some of the greatest feelings a human being can have.
I believe I am now at a level where I can help others along in their journey, while I continue down my own path. I want to work with you. I believe in the theory of a mastermind among a collective of people, which leads me to seek a connection with you. I want to teach and learn from you. I not only want you to see my work but judge it as well. Your input will help me grow as an artist. We will literally help each other. Remember, this is just a hobby for me too.
I want you to reach out to me. You can comment here, comment on the videos, or send e-mail. You can reach me at sketchbookwarrior@gmail.com and if you’d like to talk over things fine art related, you can email me at customsmittyart@gmail.com.
I look forward to hearing from you and I’m glad we can help each other out.
So if you’re ready, I’m ready.
WARRIORS!!!.... Lets sketch.
Episode 1 of Sketchbook Warrior!
You can find my first episode of Sketchbook Warrior HERE! I have more, so look for them and give me some feedback if you will!
Keep any eye out for videos!
I hope everyone is having a great year so far, I sure am! I have thought long and hard (after receiving much feedback) and I have decided to start making video tutorials for all of you! I have the first one ready to go, I just want a couple more under my belt before I start sharing them so it is coming very soon! I am still doing custom work so please get ahold of me if you need art!
Smitty
Smitty
Christmas is over!
The Christmas rush is over, whew! Thank you to all who commissioned works, it was an honor to be able to create for you and your loved ones. Now that I will have some "free" time I will be creating some new original pieces that I am very excited about. Keep your eyes peeled! Also, if you would like to commission something for a loved one's birthday, or just because, let me know!
As we are head into 2019, I wish you all a wonderful year ahead full of love, memories, health, and prosperity!
~Smitty
As we are head into 2019, I wish you all a wonderful year ahead full of love, memories, health, and prosperity!
~Smitty
Stay Tuned!
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