It’s been a while since I last participated in the Illustration Friday (IF) project. In fact, looking at my old doodles I realised that it has been over a year since I last sent a doodle. Ergh.
Anyway, when I checked last Friday’s theme - “Emergency” - the first image that came to mind was a literal interpretation (an ambulance or a fire engine). But, last night, as I went to bed doing some practice doodles, a different story came to mind. And, that chook came in to picture. I just went with it. And had fun.
I really, really like the idea of creating doodles with a story in mind.
I still have a lot to learn when it comes to illustrating. Especially using digital tools. I mean, I have the general idea of how to work with ‘traditional’ tools like pen, paint, pencils, markers, etc. But, working with digital tools still feel a bit awkward. Yeah, I’ve been trying to master this media for a while. But, I know that I haven’t really given it a lot of time and practice. Ah, well. At least I’m enjoying the process. I just hope to keep getting better.
In any case, here’s my process with this IF doodle: First, I used pen and paper to draw the idea. Then, I scanned it in. Once I had the scanned image, I launched ArtRage2 and used the trace function to help me transfer and re-work the doodle using my Wacom tablet. Then, I launched Adobe Photoshop Essentials 2 to “colour it in” and add the text.
Since I already have your attention, I thought I might as well share with you my latest interview: An Interview with Shai Coggins of b5media by Steve Remington of Skinny Moose Media. It’s been some time since I granted an interview. The piece talks about professional blogging and the general state of weblogs. Thanks again, Steve!
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Steve Remington 08.15.07 at 1:11 pm
Thanks Shai for the Interview.
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Sasha 08.15.07 at 1:19 pm
I read the interview! I can attest to #4 since that’s exactly what you told me! Hehe. And YAY! you read my blog often!
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Robin Yap 08.17.07 at 2:08 am
Hey Shai
I want to interview you too! I’m writing a chapter on “leveraging training from corporate blogs” for a college book sponsored by Simon Fraser Univ in BC - interested?
Thanks ~
R
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Maytag 08.20.07 at 11:03 am
And what should I be interested in here?
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Shai Coggins 08.20.07 at 1:54 pm
Steve: No worries. It was good. Thanks again!
Sasha: Heh. And you didn’t know? But yeah #4s definitely the way to go.
Robin: Sure. Send me the details by email. Thanks!
Maytag: Er - is that supposed to be an insult? My guess is you’re only trying to get a linkback. Well, that privilege isn’t open to everyone. So, consider your link removed. That question is really only best answered by you.
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AboutAmerica 08.22.07 at 9:23 am
I read the interview! you read my blog often!
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