Here's a cool video series of Adam Hughes doing a sketch at a Convention step-by-step. Scotty Buncake should take note that THIS is the way you do it at the Con....
Part 1: The Idea
Part 2: The Process
Part 3:The Tools
Part 4:Requests
Part 5:The Finish
Where did you get this? Great stuff!!!
ReplyDeleteConcur - "loved it, can't wait for the book".
ReplyDeleteThat it is. Found all kinds of stuff I haven't seen in years. Great source for the Anime of the 70's and 80's
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that I was hoping for more insight into his process. All I really got out of it was that he sketches and erases a lot. He didn't really share many tricks or techniques, if you know what I mean.
ReplyDeleteStill, it's always nice to see a craftsman at work, and this guy knows his craft, that's for sure.
What does he charge for convention sketches, I wonder? I'm guessing that he can charge an awful lot, and he had a pretty long list of sketches to do at that convention, judging from that video. I suppose it could be pretty lucrative for a guy with a name like Hughes.
I get a lot out of watching someone sketch. But I hate for people to watch me sketch. I'm most happy in my Stephen Silver class when he comes along and sketches. I see something kindred but honed. Always thinking general to specific, great line of action , silloghuette and contrast and interest in shapes. The Hughes process shows how important the draw through of his knowledge of anatomy is in the sketch. All that very busy draftsmanship goes away for the final line but it's 'there'
ReplyDeleteI don't think you can gain too much insight from a Con sketch. Now if he was working on a cover or a single page then you could really see what his process is. I would never have the guts to stand over anybody's shoulder and gawk. So I'm glad this was posted on YouTube.
ReplyDeleteRickart - I read on his website that he charges 100 to 150 for his or his con sketches and does something like 20 over 2-3 days. Recently send $3200 in proceeds to Katrina relief agencies after a four day con where he doubled his prices.
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Hmm... I would have thought he would charge more. After taxes and health insurance that's pobably around a grand for those 2-3 days worth of work. Not bad I suppose, but like I said, I would have expected more.
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