Schoolism: Stephen Silvers Character Design - Lesson 1

Last week I started an online Character Design class taught by Stephen Silver -- designer of cartoons such as Kim Possible and Clerks. He is a super nice guy and talented artists and I am very excited to be learning from him!

The first lesson is for him to see where I am at and how I draw. He gave us this description and here is what I got!

DESCRIPTION
NAME: Walter Chipwitther
WHO: wealthy entrepreneur
AGE: in his 60's
WHERE: London, 2011
PERSONALITY: jolly, full of laughter, enthusiastic man happy to be alive and well.
CLOTHING: Wears a bow tie, smoking jacket and monocle
LOOK: Heavy set, around 5'6

Drawaholics Challenge: Baby Monster

Another Drawaholics challenge!
(if not recognizable, Creature from the Black Lagoon) 

Pugigator

This weeks Drawaholics challenge was a Pug + Alligator =

And this is what I got!

Sanford Green Words of Wisdom

I just finished reading the Sanford Green Interview on the Character Design Blog. They asked him if he had any tips or wisdom about being an artist and what he said I thought was worth passing on:

Work hard and take nothing for granted. Be on time and study your craft. Make a decision on where you want to go and work as much as possible to get there. Even if it takes years. Also surround yourself with other artist that's just as good as you or even better. All that does is keep you humble and hungry.