Sunday, January 11, 2009

First post of 09 ( Finally.. )

So my good pal, and co worker Jason Newkirk suggested that I should do some tips on faces. How I think of expressions and keep it all tied in together. So next post is my new years resolution. To put up some tips on just that. I would do it this post but I havent quite come up with how to best serve it. I think it will be a multi part tips.(Im confusing myself with how I deal with it so Im gonna take my time with it because besides hands the face is pretty darn expressive and alot to cover.)
So with that said heres a dump to tide you over til I get to that set o tips. Mainly studies this round. I was hopin ( like every post) that I would have some animation...Im a slacker..... Hope everyones new years is starting off with much more zest than mine. Will get the next tips out soon. Be on the lookout
Peace!








40 comments:

Jim Thorpe said...

Great stuff, always inspiring. Makes my jaw drop every time you have a new post. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

hey Mel! Good to see you posting again :D

Nice set of poses! and fun way of using that robots "anatomy" in poses to keep the design. Nice!!!

Can't wait for your "tutorial", Don't let us wait too long!

Take care, and have great and productive 2009!

Nelson Dániel said...

Wow Mel, The robot poses are amazing. Very nice.

Andy Latham said...

Great drawings again Mel, I'm looking forward to the face tips :)

RAWLS said...

Nice dump my friend! Great work as usual! Happy belated new year bro!!!

Be Creative Books said...

Yeah! I believe that it you has been worth while these exercises, very well done, I like very much the gestures, the expressions, and the sensation of movement that you achieve in these pieces..The robot is very cool!

YesLand said...

woah!! Ok,ok.. I'm in love with that robot! Poses are really nice on that dance thumbnails!

Jamal O said...

Great Designs Mel,

I really like the movement
in the drawings of the dancer

Very strong poses!

J

matthewART said...

Dang Mel!!! that just blows me away. So many poses and expressions. I'm really digging the space guy! Your my hero!

Bryan Wynia said...

amazing blog, breathtaking work, and possibly the best personal studio ever!

Maxim said...

those face expressions are awesome !

tinylittlesandra said...

Great work Mel - I love that Gorilla but its all super. So smooth and confident. Great start to you posting year!

Jason Newkirk said...

you are teh awesome! cant wait for the facial stuff...teach us oh mighty drawer!

Kactiguy said...

Dude, you rock. Now teach me. BTW I gave you a blog award. Now you better keep this thing updated. Later!

Simon Scales said...

Hey Mel - awesome stuff man...some really nice characters and poses in this bunch - keep em coming mate!!

Anonymous said...

love the robot/space ranger fellow
and the rest of course:)

Pointpusher said...

Again my man, your generosity shines through. Sharing these little bits of your mind only really shows us how strong your heart is. Every time I come here, I'm struck with the thought of "man, I hope I can work with him someday!" Great work as usual my friend.

Ryan Bullard said...

Is it just me or do I see Robin Williams in drag?

Cameron Fielding said...

amazingness as usual.

Jörn said...

Cool stuff, the guy with the red pullover is ma fav. He has a very absorbing expression.

Juampa said...

Amazing designs Mel!! You´re great allways my friend. And the poses are excellent.

Cheers!!

damon said...

wow you have some great stuff

thank you for the nice comment

TYREE DILLIHAY said...

Dude, you are a BEAST!

i'm glad you found my blog and likewise I'm glad I found yours :)

KEEP UP THIS PRODUCTIVITY!! IT'S INSPIRING!

Ken Chandler said...

You're Werebeast is amazing! Of course all your work rocks, but your beasts are the rockinest.

Ken Chandler said...

You're Werebeast is amazing! Of course all your work rocks, but your beasts are the rockinest.

tom said...

Great update Mel!

Shawn Escott said...

Hey Mel, How's it going? Glad to see the new work you've been doing. WOWZERS! Always makes me smile and feel inspired. Great figure studies with lots of rhythm. The red turtleneck is awesome! Wonderful colors!

I've been good, just taking a little break from blogging and now just getting back to it. I miss all my blogger buddies :) Thanks for stopping by my friend and keep the posts coming!!! I'll try to do the same :)

Marco Bucci said...

woo hoo! Mel's alive in '09. Great stuff man, looking forward to lots more updates!

Kyle Marshall said...

Allllriiiight!...Mel's back!..strong as always

Brandon said...

nice stuff. It has been awhile since i have dropped in here.

Adrian Lubbers said...

Mel, I'm runnibg out of adjectives to describe your work. Impressive for an prior English Major!
Anyway, I'm glad your posting more work. I missed the constant "dumps" all the time.
I also made a new site with some animation on it and I'd love it if you got a chance to check it out!
www.lubbersportfolio.blogspot.com

Thanks and take care!

Pavel Jakubec said...

very good work.

Unknown said...

These are wicked awesome!

Dave Dick said...

Always giant dumps of great work!

Marcello Souza said...

ow!!! great job!

Marcello Souza said...

ow!!! great job!

Ryan said...

I love your gestures, man.

Ryan Khatam said...

I love that page of gestures but all these are great!

Edward Ernest said...

Awesome drawings!!!! I trying to be this good.

Andrew Glazebrook said...

Splendid work on all of these man !!