Hometown Girl - Paper Doll and Process

 A few months ago I picked up an iPad Pro and Procreate. I've been experimenting ever since. Recently, I discovered that Procreate automatically records a time lapse of my drawing! So today, I'm sharing a quick speed paint video and the final paper doll. 

I don't have a lot of experience with video so forgive me if it isn't great! This doll - Hometown Girl - is something I made for a local newspaper. There's a recurring column about locals and I happened to be in it. 

The doll is dressed in a swimsuit to represent our local hidden gem, Forest Lake. She has a Methuen Rangers shirt for cheering on our local high school. Next up, a sparkly holiday set that represents our amazing Methuen Festival of Trees, which benefits numerous historical preservation projects. And finally, a flannel perfect for studying at the Nevins Library, a gorgeous brick library in the center of town. 

Feel free to right-click and download my Hometown Girl and print one out for yourself! What would your hometown girl look like? Maybe I'll make a whole series!

Convention 2019 Drawings

Although I haven't settled on a proper project for the blog yet, I AM actively working on stuff! One of my projects at the moment is a convention souvenir.

That's a screen shot of the sketch I've been working on.  I asked my boys to pose for me - one kiddo loved it and the other....well, he wasn't thrilled. I promised him I wouldn't share the photo.  He's 9 and a bit self-conscious. I decided with this project to try colored lines instead of black and it worked out rather well.  Made inking it MUCH easier!

I recently got a tripod and remote so I'm experimenting with video.  That's an 11 minute video of me drawing on my Surface.  Admittedly, I have a lot to learn about video creation! I'm planning on creating a video that show my drawing process at some point but I'm not there yet. 

Inking in ArtRage - Video

It's yet another snow day here in northern Massachusetts.  My kids are now wild.  Sorry, civilization, you lost!

Today I'm posting a video capture I took a couple of weeks ago.  It's me, inking a top in ArtRage.  It's about seven minutes long with no audio, no editing, and no commentary at all. It was an experiment to 1) see if I could do it and 2) see how long it takes me to draw.

I'm happy with the video.  It was cool to see that I could do it.  I may try to do this more - I may even learn to edit/add text, etc! As far as drawing goes, I've migrated almost completely to ArtRage.  I sketch and ink in that program now.  I could actually do ALL of my work in ArtRage, but I'm taking baby steps. (As usual, no one paid me to say that - I just love it all on my own!!)

So if you, too, are enjoying another Nor'easter barricaded in your home, here's a little video to brighten your day!