Look, there's about a million more important things I want to write about, but I'm just too damned busy (I'm working from home lately - which you'd think would make it easier to constantly futz around... but I'm busier than ever)... and I don't like writing about stuff without putting a drawing with it but I just don't have time to whip up something special. So, in the interest of killing time and blog-space, I'm just putting up another watercolor. I never intended for this blog to be a 'showcase' for my work, but it's a great thing to fall back on.
I figured since the moose painting caused such a massive controversy, surely this Yak will shake the very foundations of the internet and spark a violent revolution.
Anyone who wants to hear me talk about all the things I hate about my so-called 'artistic abilities' need only ask and I'm prone to go on and on about how amaturish I am. That's no secret. But people who kvetch too much about their shortcomings oftentimes wind up just sounding like they want sympathy or praise - and I don't need (or want) either.
All I can say about my watercolors is that they were fun to make.
All I can say about my 'style' in general is that - for all of its flaws - it's mine.
It's nothing so special that it's going to change the world... and, sure, I have influences... everyone does... I'm as guilty as anyone of copying (note the similarity between my Yak and the ones from the 'Kilted Yaksmen' episode of 'Ren and Stimpy')... but if I suck, one of the reasons I suck is because my influences are so varied. Maybe I should have been one of those guys to just endlessly copy artwork from 40's Jazz ablum covers... maybe I should have just endlessly copied the anime style... maybe I should have cone to CalArts... I love all of those styles, and I'd probably be more successful if I'd just picked one and stuck to it. But, hey, here we are with my quick-n-dirty watercolors... and I like 'em.
Those who really know me are aware that I'm wide open to advice, critiques, etc. And those who want to use this as an excuse to tell me how much I suck are an endless source of amusement as well - so all comments are welcome!
So - here's a Yak. Enjoy it or enjoy hating it.
16 comments:
In my completely uneducated way, I'm just going to say that I love the yak. And the diatribe about all those different styles, well I don't know what that means. I just love the yak. Besides, you make money in animation. You actually make money doing what you love. I loved teaching and thought it was great to go to work every day and get paid to play with kids' minds.
And mostly I'm jealous because I have no real talents (unless you call pushing a kid on a swing talent).
The yak is great!
I thank you... and the Yak thanks you.
Hehehehehe
Sadly, Steve is not lying...
Oh how I wish he were a lying liar who lies...
(to answer your 'whut's up' question, so much is happening with just everyday life stuff that my head is ready to explode... apart from that - it's the same ol' thang. You?)
Wow you are sooo talented and the yak is fricken AMAZING! Thank you soooo much for posting it. I feel lucky just being able to view it.
At least he limited the palette so it doesn't look like a 6th grader did it this time.
Unlike the works of two anonymous morons I know....
I think you are the one bashing your own art ( I just don't belive people could leave you mean comments... like they have I think you are the mysterious "Anonymous")
It looks like a yak ... well done.
I don't know why you have to bash calarts man...
You didn't even go!
*sigh* - I'm doomed to be misunderstood...
I didn't bash CalArts... nor did I bash the Anime style. I used both styles as an example of a very 'professional' and 'disciplined' look. My main problem with my own style is that it's all over the map and I was just saying that I might be a more well-recieved artist if my style was from one specific artistic philosophy.
And, trust me, I haven't been the one anonymously posting. I have better things to do.
Anyway, you should feel free to critique my stuff 'cause you know that I respect your opinions and gid your art. (for those unfamiliar, visit Cristina's site as linked to the right)
Sorry... I guess I miss understood you!
I think your watercolor are fine! They look like yaks and mooses ... so you did your job.
Don't be hard on yourself about feeling you don't have your own style. I could recognize your ink work , and drawings as your own. Plus drawing other styles have gotten you work.
I do like your pen work more than your watercolors. But I don't hate your watercolours.
Any post with the words "calarts" will give me a chill down my spine.
Quit being John Poutin' and start posting again.
Believe me, I've got several new posts in me, but I've been having massive computer problems lately because - of course - everything in the world has to be a constant pain in the ass and absolutely nothing is ever simple.
Without going into detail, I actually have to let some stranger come into my home and fix my internet setup.
If it weren't for my laptop, I wouldn't even be able to post THIS.
Anyway, bear with me, folks. Go back and read some of the older stuff that you ignored before if you're that bored.
But, John, we don't ever ignore anything you post. Seriously, we hang on every word. And I'm really sorry about the stranger. I hate that, too.
Hey, you an' me BOTH pal...
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