A Day in the Life...

I began assisting Karl for the recording of his in-class lectures. These will be hosted online for anyone is interested. The seminar I attended is called Story Beats: Drawing Character moments that show story sequence. And my... what a valuable class! :D

I was able to pop in and out of Woodbury between the seminar and night class to say Hi to former classmates and Deans during the Graphic Design 80th anniversary celebrations yesterday. Good to see Mr Bill Keeney, my former dean, who lives in the south of France now with his wife. What a life!

The official Imagineering Day session on Thursday (14 Oct) was packed! The only thing I got out of it was how big the company is. Too big! Ha ha...

Homework is pouring in... putting on my busker's hat and doing the juggling thing again!

FIgure Drawing 101

It's getting colder in the nights. Winter's fast approaching.

But during the day, it's very Mediterranean-like. Warm hot sun, virtually no perspiration. Or what seems like zero humidity. I appreciated intense sun today as I was feeling a little feverish.

Last Saturday, classes with master draughtsman, Glen Vilppu, started. Taking these classes from him and Karl really puts me back right in the very beginning. I am constantly re-learning and correcting my old drawing habits. Like Karl Gnass mentioned once in class, "You must encounter resistance in order to grow."

Did I mention how everyone here is so so so good at what they do?

That's Glen showing me his little secret weapon for his guerilla washes, made with love using a small empty Altoids container, some putty, gesso and a clip! :D

Simpsonfied

Today was another sightseeing adventure for me!

It began with Timothy Walter Burton's Specially Ticketed Exhibition at LACMA. There were literally over 700 pieces in the form of sketches, sculpts, photos, videos, etc. And it reminded me of how important every piece of work is important, right down to the smallest thumbnail or sketch.

Next up, Film Roman Inc. This studio produced many cartoons. And one of the more popular ones is The Simpsons. Not only did I get to preview this Christmas' (2011) episode, I got myself Simpsonfied by assistant Director Ricky Manginsay. If you're interested, the image is on my facebook. Ricky is a former co-worker of Philip, my former lecturer who arranged this evening's tour.

Sony sent a free software upgrade for my camera, which now includes a couple of filters to play with. Spent the afternoon trying out the different "lenses". You will see me using some of them in my future posts.

The bulk of my classes have commenced, and looking forward to the next jammed packed 10 weeks. For now, it's back to figure drawing with Karl Gnass.