Comments on: comics vs sketchbook

By: Noam

Noam — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:31:09 +0000

I was killing time while my friend was still inside the British Museum by hanging out at a nearby comic book store and finally bought the book I’ve had my eye on for quite a while – Carnet de Voyage. It rocked my world. I haven’t stopped sketching since. Finally all those sketch books and pens I always buy are put into use.
I’m still a little hesitant about sketching, still not sure what to sketch, when, and how… I’ve been sitting at the part (London weather finally allows this), and tried to sketch, but can’t get over embarrassment of sketching people around me just yet. Instead, went home and sketched from pictures. Next day went to remote park and sketched houses and trees, which is a first. I’ve always kept to people. Your book really inspired me to step out of my sketching comfort zone. I am going to take a course where it’s just sketching on location and I can’t wait.
Though I am still baffled by your technique. I have to admit, I have been trying to mimic it a little, but to no avail thus far.
Can’t wait to see more from you. I’m a big fan.

Noam

By: julian

julian — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:10:12 +0000

Hi, I´m a great fan of your work!

I’d like to show you mine:

http://www.julesfru.blogspot.com

Thanks!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:11:42 +0000

You don’t have any ugly friends, do you…

Beautiful work, by the way.

By: Caffeinated Accountant

Caffeinated Accountant — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:29:35 +0000

Craig, your drawings are AMAZING! This is the first time I visit your site, but I’m a fan already of your art…you’re so talented!

By: S.T. Wo

S.T. Wo — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:50:56 +0000

I’m a big fan Craig. But I’ve always wondered how you do the ‘dry brush technique’ that you do so well. Please share your prowess.

By: Jan B

Jan B — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:49:51 +0000

i was impressed BEFORE i knew what size you draw in. that’s not so big but still it’s full of detail and acurate lines. oh well, back to the drawing board…

by the way i tried sketching as much as possible during my recent NYC visit, inspired by your carnet. i realized i should have bagan warming up my sketching weeks ahead. took me days before i was satisfied with a sketch.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:40:37 +0000

hey craig, these are incredible drawings! i was wondering about the paper you use, i remember reading somewhere that you use bristol board, but do you buy it in a certain size, or do you cut it yourself? if you do cut it, how do you know how big to cut it? just wondering,
dave

By: izas

izas — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:34:21 +0000

hi!

i like kathleen’s hands
they look strong and delicate at the same time

By: Jackson

Jackson — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:29:25 +0000

Habibi looks very interesting– I’m looking forward to it!

By: tita

tita — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:17:51 +0000

breath-taking! it’s lovely to see how lively your lines are!