that's really good

Very good!  I'd give a toe to be able to draw like that!

WOW!  Thanks everyone!  I'm so glad that you are all enjoying this, that makes me smile. 

Very very cool

SWAMP THING wrote:

-hey Wolfsong, awesome pic , but don't worry about the overalls-hell from what I hear ,BUBBA likes to run around aul' naturale most of the time anyways.
     ...don't forget the horseflies!
           ...when I draw him he always has a little audience of flies buzzing about him(BUBBA is not close friends with soap & water )

  Thanks SwampThing, I appreciate your commenting.  Hmm horse-flies you say.  Ok I'll need to add them to the next one then. 

BlueEyesWolf wrote:

wolfsongx wrote:

Thanks Blue.  You are right, but I still need more practice.  Here is the same drawing with color.  How's this?
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/ … 7color.jpg

WOW! Bubba looks very good in color, wolfsongx.

*Clap paws*

Thanks Blue!  *blushes*

WOW!  Really?!  Well, I had thought of formal training.  Is that the art correspondence school that advertises on TV now?  I may look into that.  Meanwhile, I'll log on to Amazon and find those books.  Thanks RealDealBubba!  I am really glad that you liked my piece.  Thanks everyone, your encouragement REALLY means a lot to me. 

I've never had any training in my life, I think it's more about the effort you wish to put in, and the way that you will try to go about it, willpower and thought. I think you have both Wolfsonx

wolfsongx wrote:

Thanks Blue!  *blushes*

Now the Cafe has two blushing werewolves!

Golly!!! RealDealBubba liked your Bubba art. Nice going, kid!

werer wrote:

I've never had any training in my life, I think it's more about the effort you wish to put in, and the way that you will try to go about it, willpower and thought. I think you have both Wolfsonx

-hey your not alone there brother, the only art training I ever recieved was regular art class in elementary/high school, and it was more like a second recess period-only had one or two decent art teachers in my young life...most of what I've learned was from books(art and reference/anatomy)..and most importantly; PRACTICE!...PRACTICE!...PRACTICE!
   Patience is also a big part of being an artist...believe me! It can be a very frustrating vocation at times, if not with yourself then at the buisness or lack thereof-just concentrate on your thing and with determination you'll make your mark.
   As far as skills go; it's a matter of interpretation and appreciation;While I personally believe that it's good common sense to have the basic art skills and drive to apply it, the commercial art world has quite often proved otherwise, there are some very gifted artist/illustrators out there that can barely make ends meet while on the other end there are people that can throw a can of house paint on a canvas and turn around and sell it for $10,000,000...it boggles the senses.
    I'm 43 and am still learning my trade, there are still plenty of things I would like to draw better, different mediums that I would like to try(sculpting, film making,-interprative dance that is where the patience and determination come in.
   Schools are great...if you can afford them and you have the spare time to attend.
...but in the meantime just work hard on improving your skills ,study the masters(renaissance)both classic and contemporary artists..do not allow yourself to get frustrated and stay true to your "vision".
                                                                    -that's about the only advice I can give on the subject, like to see some of your work, I know Blue Eyes and Wolfsong are talented ,would like to see some of your stuff.
                                                                                                -keep on it, an artist improves him/herself with each advancing creation...
                                                                                        -peace

RealDealBubba wrote:

Well, everyone has good to say and so good will come of it. But just to put a touch to reality...Practice does make perfect...so formal or informal training aside...PRACTICE!  Besides...when you do what you really love...there ain't no work involved...just the joy of accomplishment.

Though, there are some things that can't be accomplished by practise, i know that much, so we make do with what talents we've got

Okay...Now that's what I call dedication! the book will really amaze you as to what comics require. But it also gives you great ideas on art in general, not to mention writing. Go to it Wolf!!!

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werer, you'd be surprised how fast that can change in life. Hang on, wolf...one never knows how the fortunes of life can change. Hey, I'm an expert on THAT one! LOL! Now if any of you want the books I spoke of...simply try halfprice.com and type in the title or subject. Even international postage is not too bad if you're willing to wait a month or so for it to arrive. I've seen great books on animation, comic, art and writing techniques for like used editions for $1.99 US and easy shipping. I'm a little rusty on my my Aussie postal codes and rates. But I've got a few Aucker type fans down there who could get me the info on the shipping costs for any of you international wolf folks.

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