Before the days of drawing digitally, my media of choice were markers, pens, color pencils, charcoal, watercolors, and Conte crayons. While going through some art bins, I realized that I still have a bunch of old art supplies. This year I decided I’d like to get back into drawing traditionally more regularly. So, the plan is to use up all my markers before buying any new ones. I ordered a few art pads, which came in the mail today, to complete this goal.
Star Wars is filled with a plethora of well-designed characters. It would be impossible to choose a favorite. In Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope, the Tusken Raiders stood out as something special. Tusken Raiders are considered bad news, but that has changed a bit in the Mandalorian series. I enjoyed drawing this piece, you can see my step-by-step process of how I breakdown the drawing.
As a kid, I grew up watching a lot of television after school, on the weekends, and during the summer. One of my favorite shows was the live-action series, Batman, also known as Batman 66. I loved it, I had no idea that the show was meant to be campy. All that matters to a young boy was watching Batman and Robin fight and defeat the villains in each episode. The opening cartoony graphics and theme song added to my love of the show. I penciled this piece quite some time ago and didn’t do anything with it. During my exploration of using markers and pens again, I decided to complete this piece. My markers are old, and they are beginning to fade. The rough tooth of the paper ate away at the inks like a scary monster from a horror movie. However, there’s something special about this one for me. I think it was because the outcome was unexpected and connected to a memory from my youth. Draw what you love and love what you draw.
Everyone once in a while, someone will request or suggest that I draw something specific. A good friend suggested that I draw Admiral Ackbar from Star Wars. I was reluctant since I don’t always do my best work when drawing for someone else. However, I thought it was worth taking on this small challenge in the spirit of practice. My first and second attempt (see below) was ok, but if I’m being honest with myself they weren’t as good as they could be. My final attempt (see above) was better. I don’t think practice makes perfect, but it does make you better.
These days, it seems that many people hate the Ewoks. To quote Josh Baskin from the movie Big, “I don’t get it”. I’ve read plenty of articles on why people hate them but, I don’t get it. Whatever you think of them, they are fun to draw. This piece was part of the quick sketch series I did during January 2021.
I love drawing, it’s one of my favorite things to do. Some drawings take longer than others and never feel finished. This drawing of Jabba The Hutt flew from my pen like a bird flying home. The pen strokes are scratchy and the markers were going dry. But I enjoyed every second of this piece.