Sketch-A-Day -Day6-

     Day 6 is a day late, but whadaya gonna do? Sometimes when I draw random characters I like to play with the squashing and stretching of proportion. So here we have a squashed face, with big hair, big hands, and chunky headphones. It's a little bit of a tip of my hat to music and the profound influence it has on all the artwork I create.

-Enjoy-

Daniel DePaolo

Sketch-A-Day -Day 5-

     Day 5 is one of the better monkey-style steam-bots I've done. I enjoyed the results that came from working on a black paper. It instantly makes even the most drab colored pencils pop. I hope you've enjoyed the work this week...more Sketch-A-Day Monday through Friday. Have a great weekend!!

Daniel DePaolo

Sketch-A-Day -Day 4-

     Day 4 is a bit of a regular when it comes to subject matter. But it is interesting for me to sit down and draw up a random graffiti guy just to see how it comes out. This guy has seen many incarnations in my body of work. I do like the pencil marks themselves in this piece. To me, the mark making takes precedence over the subject matter.

 -Enjoy-

Daniel DePaolo

Sketch-A-Day - Day 3 -

    

     I've been enjoying the juxtaposition of the Fez, the mustache, and space suits in terms of accessories for different character/ body types. I'm pretty sure Day 3 is either looking for coffee or a croissant. I like the soft minimal white on this one.

-Enjoy-

Daniel DePaolo

Sketch-A-Day - Day 2 -

    
    
     Day 2 began with the heart shaped head. Everything else kinda fell into place, as this faerie/ gorilla/ smug dude took shape. Some of the light blue construction line is still evident on the sketch, but I like a small roughness still evident in most pencil work.

Enjoy

-Daniel DePaolo-

Resurrecting the Sketch-A-Day - Day 1

     Almost two months have flown by after an energizing, amazing weekend in Seattle attending Emerald City Comicon. I've been trying to fill my time organizing myself for the many projects I should have in the works this year...note the use of the word should...I've recently put copies of my children's book up for sale on my Etsy page. But first, I sent a bit of a mass e-mail to family and friends asking them if they would like copies of my stock. The response was instant, and when all the checks and Paypal money comes through, I will have sold all but 3 copies of "Dingo and Willy's Donuts".
     As a bit of an extra for all those who have paid for their copy of the book, I'm creating two custom sketch cards per copy ordered. That means, I'll be creating 40 different sketches, scanning the work, and stuffing them inside the front cover of each book that leaves my house...so...knowing that, I will once again revive the Sketch-A-Day until all copies are in their rightful owners hands, and I'm burnt out on sketching on toned paper.
     Day one- Enjoy the "Heavenly Ham" as he serenely floats through a cloudless sky. When, I got done with this one, I couldn't help but think about my dad and his love of collectible piggy paraphernalia.

-Enjoy-

Daniel DePaolo

So this happened today and it was pretty cool

Stack of Hardbacks

     It will always be a weird thing for me to work on projects using digital medium. Sure, I've got a great collection of original inked pages from this particular book, but I wasn't so sure about how the digital colors would turn out. Did I format all the pages correctly for print? Would the typeface have smooth edges or a compression halo? What would a hardback look like when it was printed, bound and ready for sale? You can wrack your brain over the minutiae of the finished product, but there is always a point where you HAVE to LET GO and realize that you've done your part.
     If anything gets messed up from here on out, it is out of your hands. You've done your part. And now, almost three months after delivery of the files, a box arrives with 30 books that you've made. Pardon me while I breathe a sigh of relief. This box has made my weekend worthwhile. As I prepare for another Emerald City Comicon, I'm pleased to offer something new at my table for 2013.
     "Dingo and Willy's Donuts" is a sturdy gloss hardback with 72 interior pages on matte paper. It retails for $18.00, and it will premier at this year's comic convention. I will also make it available through my Etsy shop once the weekend is over. If you want a book that's perfect for your young reader, this is it. Easy to read, filled with colorful characters -- and donuts -- what more can you ask for? This 30 pound box has made my day and my weekend.

-Daniel DePaolo-