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It must time for a drink

It must time for a drink

Another dog character pencil sketch. It must time for a drink.

The Boyler Kat

Summary: Character sketches for a short story that I’m writing and illustrating based on my experiences at Pratt University. While I was in NYC this past November with my Hartford MFA comrades, we got a unique tour of Pratt University. Betsy and Ted Lewin walked us around the campus and showed us the sights. One… Continue Reading

Kirby, the Sneak

Kirby, the Sneak

A first pass at a concept for an upcoming project that I’m starting.

Victor Grey Development Sketches

Victor Grey Development Sketches

Even in the midst of wrapping up some client work, I am finding some time to continue to develop a story for my MFA thesis. This particular story actually has its roots in a project that I was developing back into thousand and 12! It’s amazing to me to think about the arc of the… Continue Reading

Arabian Nights Out-takes

Arabian Nights Out-takes

Here are a few more sketches that I’m preparing for the “Fisherman and the Demon” story. I wanted to catch some “out-take” moments for the characters, and experiment with loosening up my inking work.… Continue Reading

The Owl and the Pussycat

The Owl and the Pussycat

Inking for an up coming #letterpress cards. Would you like a card like this?

Thinking about Jonathan Winters today.

Thinking about Jonathan Winters today.

A Sly Suitor

Getting ready for Open-Studios here in Santa Cruz, I decided to try a new inking and watercolor combination.… Continue Reading

Sneak Peek, Progress Shot

Sneak Peek, Progress Shot

What is that strange man doing with that broom?!

What is that strange man doing with that broom?!

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The Un-taping of Bo Diddley

studiobowesart

🌈 Hey now! I'm gearing up for a social media re

🌈 Hey now! I'm gearing up for a social media refresh.

Do you have suggestions for what kinds of posts that you'd like see more of? Day in the life? Process Work? Sketching?

❓Do you have any tools, tips, or suggestions for the technical parts of using Insta and Youtube? 🤔

Your comments are welcome!
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✅ Will be painting this portrait of Jimmy Cliff

✅ Will be painting this portrait of Jimmy Cliff on Saturday at Haymans Hall from 8:30a - 12. Curious? Come on down and watch this come together!

❓Do you have any suggestions for music stars that I should consider for my next image? Leave a comment 🎉 👇

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Really psyched to receive an original drawing from

Whoop! Art giveaway! congratulations @fuselier.doo

Whoop! Art giveaway! congratulations @fuselier.doodles !!

Day 7: Final Final Finals! How're your final imag

Day 7: Final Final Finals!
How're your final images coming along?

Me? I'm busy putting down watercolor washes and working the painting process. So far so good!

Tonight we'll have our 🌈celebration, and conversation about the whole #studiobowesart_character_challenge

Hope to see you here!

✅ Post Prompt: What was one of your favorite parts of the process?

Day 6: Guest Presenter Lisa Johnston Hancock! ✅

Day 6: Guest Presenter Lisa Johnston Hancock!
✅ Challenge: Continue to create your final character painting!
✅ Post Prompt: Post below, are you going to make it to tomorrow’s livestream? Sunday 5pm EST!
✅ Create an instagram post of your sketches, and post using the #StudioBowesArt_Character_Challenge

🌈They say that sharing is caring, and I’d like to share with you one of my friends, illustrator and author @lisajohnstonhancock 👏👏👏

👋 Hi Illustrator Friends!

I’m Lisa Johnston Hancock, a children’s book illustrator, artist and art educator and I’m taking over Brian Bowes’ account for the day! Hehe.😈

When Brian asked me to come along on this “whirlwind challenge,” I was already taking part in my Art Making Club 30 animals drawing challenge over on my Patreon account. I chose a sloth as inspiration because I thought that it would make a silly imaginary friend and also be a fun way to check that animal off of my list. My Patreon account was created in June to share patron only posts, behind the scenes content, process videos and books that inspire me. I also share one art tutorial monthly and you get a welcome sticker pack for joining!

👉 If you are interested in checking it out, you can find me here:
👉 www.patreon.com/LisaJohnstonHancock 🔥
👉 https://linktr.ee/lisajohnstonhancock

My favorite part of this challenge was slowing down and enjoying the process. I had fun moving shapes around and figuring out how I wanted my friend to look. I work both digitally and traditionally. I’m currently on vacation and I have my trusty iPad as a tool, so I drew my character digitally in Procreate. I’ve included three of my current favorite brushes incase you are curious; Lane’s Master Charcoal Brush, Max Pack Gouache Glaze, Max U Colored Pencil Waxy.

I hope you had fun, I know I did and can’t wait for the next one!

🏆 Participate and get entered into the Drawing for the Drawing! 🏆
Follow these simple rules of engagement to be entered in the drawing! ✍🏾
✅ Follow @studiobowesart
✅ Respond to each Daily Post Prompt. New posts will be posted each day at 11am EST. 🤓
✅ Use the #StudioBowesArt_Character_Challenge in your instagram posts. (So we can see your work!)

Day 5: Final Illustration 🌈 Let’s see what we

Day 5: Final Illustration
🌈 Let’s see what we’re talking about! It’s time to bring this whirlwind challenge in for a landing. We’ll be looking at results on Sunday during the Livestream! 🏆

✅ Challenge: Create your final character painting! Review your notes from the past week and choose from your best ideas to create a fun and energetic final illustration.
✅ Post Prompt: What would you like your Imaginary Friend to help you with right now?
✅ Create an Instagram post of your sketches, and post using the #StudioBowesArt_Character_Challenge

Reminder 👉 Day 6 🔥 Instagram Takeover with Illustrator+Author, Lisa Hancock 🔥
✅ Follow @lisajohnstonhancock

⚡️ Exercise: Rock Steady ⚡️
For today’s post I'm reaching back into the Vault! Today’s images were taken from a blog post I wrote and you’re encouraged to check out the original post here>>

👉 http://brianbowesillustration.com/2013/01/03/think-globally-act-locally/

👉 Use a simple step by step illustration process: Thumbnails, Sketches, Values, Colors, and Final piece. Each step builds upon the positive qualities of the previous step.

💪 Pro Tip: Create multiple sketches to start with; explore your ideas. Often people will try to create a single image, especially when working digitally because you can cmd+z and select and move selections. The work is better served when you create, re-create, and refine your work. This is especially true if you're creating a character that will need to be seen from multiple points of view, such as in a children's book.

🏆 Participate and get entered into the Drawing for the Drawing! 🏆
Follow these simple rules of engagement to be entered in the drawing! ✍🏾
✅ Follow @studiobowesart
✅ Respond to each Daily Post Prompt. New posts will be posted each day at 11am EST. 🤓
✅ Use the #StudioBowesArt_Character_Challenge in your instagram posts. (So we can see your work!)
✅ Help each other! After you’ve posted, please comment on the 3 Most Recent posts under the #StudioBowesArt_Character_Challenge
🏁 Participants Instagram names will be collected at the end of the challenge and put into a random generator.

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