Moleskine 2008 8

I decieded to use the squares in my Moleskine. Its not a succesful attempt on either page but could be promising for the futue if I decide to go 'pixel'.

Moleskine 2008 7

The Long legged head is back and devouring those abundant rain drops. The cloud looks unhappy about the situation but wnat can it do? Where is that superhero?

Lots of worms on the other page, I was tired and bored and I just don't like em' I hope that hole hides something nasty for them!

Moleskine 2008 6

Another selection of pages from my Moleskine.

LH: A selection of characters past and present, dredged up from my imagination, the dark flying guy uis one of my favourites. He's kinda like a superhero, kinda.

RH: The dark hero, as I have named him, makes another appearance, saving the life of a raindrop. Its a pity he couldn't save them all, but its a big ask. Obviously, the other raindrops will be a bit miffed as will most of the clouds, even though their responsibility ended at the point of dropping the rain.

This is the first post in ages that I haven't 'blogged' from my Flickr account. Its simpler to blog from Flickr although you do loose control over the labeling and have to edit.

Moleskine 2008 2

Moleskine 2008 2
Originally uploaded by Mr.Burning

Pages from my current Moleskine.
L/H: A bit S&M from an idea about S&M.

R/H: Admiring eyeballs or single eyed sperm? No, I have no idea, Sometimes the pen is is control, othertimes, I have a vague idea and set it down as quickly as possible.

I may go somewhere with the left hand doodle, possibly becuase I have continued the SM theme elsewhere.

Again, the photo is ropey, taken with my camera phone K800i.

Moleskine 2008 1

Moleskine 2008 1
Originally uploaded by Mr.Burning

I have changed over from the Paperchase pad that I was using previously. Mainly because the Moleskine folds flat and the paper is heavier.

I have already filled 60 or so pages with doodles and ideas and will use Flickr as a repository for the pages.

For my birthday I was given another moleskine, the sketchpad one, with heavy paper so I can use that for colour trials and artworks.

Oh, my PC is having issue at the moment so I am unable to scan, hence the dodgy photo and photos in particular - Blame HP and Gimp !.

Give-Away

Give-Away
Originally uploaded by Mr.Burning

From the Decorate the homeless shelter group on flickr.com.
Rabbit Dyptych, Makkie The Dino, Slob guy, three freaks and behind those a Hama bead creation.

I have sorted an envelope and they are now on their way.

Stencil Attempt

Attempted stencils 1
Originally uploaded by Mr.Burning

Using my previously made stencils I have made a fairly worrying start. This dismall effort is the result of not liningg up the different stencil forms. I think I will scrounge some more card and make sure that I leave a guide so that I can line the three different stages up. This way I can better assess if I can move forward with this technique.

Assuming that this work pays off I can also utilise screen printing techniques.

Something I just googled is this: www.art-e-zine.co.uk/stentut2.html advising how to make stencils, not too sure if this is the best way, but there is a fair bit of info and should prove fairly useful if I decide to continue down this route

Cardboard Stencil Cutouts

Cardboard Burning Stencil cutouts
Originally uploaded by Mr.Burning

Im going to have a bash at using stencils. Having cut these forms out of a cat food box I am now planning what other material that I need. Firstly Stencil brushes and good old acrylics will be fine to do a few trials then, if confident, I will be moving onto spray paints.

Mr Burning 2nd 7x9

Mr Burning 2nd 7x9 WIP
Originally uploaded by Mr.Burning

The second Mr Burning-Atomic Robot artwork, completed in record time as well.

I had to control some really strong impulses to splash the colour all over - I normally just have to get something like this done straight away - Its wasnt easy to thin the paints and layer the colour, especially for the sky/background. This has taken all afternoon and I am quiet pleased with the restraint that I have shown.

Like the original I have kept some yellow in the clouds, this is bringing them into the picture a bit more rather than keeping a sterile white, again, layers of colour were built up into the cloud shapes.

I will have to have a think over the atomic robot. Some colour pencil outlines are showing through and this is making me think I should build up layers of shade to pick out the edges.

Next, more 3D cutouts - they won't be on display so quickly this time though.

Cardboard Burnings

Cardboard Burnings
Originally uploaded by Mr.Burning

(Edited)

Slightly topsy turvey - These 2 Mr Burning Robots were cut out and painted before I started on the canvas, of course, they have more relevance now.

These were made by scavaging card from catfood and dishwasher tablet boxes. Sturdy and able to tale a lot of paint without warping too much, great for trials like these.

I am currently looking for card stock to make some 3D representations of the figure, hopefully when I find some I won't make too much of a mess of things.

Mr Burning 7x9

Mr Burning 7x9
Originally uploaded by Mr.Burning

I started with the intention of just sketching out ready for a session with acrylics sometime tomorrow but just carried on adding marks until I thought 'sod it' and carried on.
On the plus side this has made a dent in the Faber pencils that I have been 'saving' for 3 or so years.

I will try an acrylic variation and I am also eyeing up some stubby crayons that my two boys are using.

Basically this will be Febuarys project for me, taking my robotic space inavder character and trying to do different things with it. I have already started on some card cutouts which may be used for other projects and will put further work into the 3d/modelling aspect as well.