Sketch a Day, Day 28

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Here we are, a whole four weeks into the daily sketches. It’s also Christmas! We spent the holiday with my wife’s parents, who always order Chinese food for Christmas dinner (I personally miss the Christmas ham my family always fixes back in Oklahoma, but what can you do? At least my wife made the sausage balls that’re part of my family’s Christmas tradition). One of the neat things I got for Christmas was a set of Prismacolor grayscale markers, which I used to ink today’s sketch. They’re a little too thick for inking something so small, but I think it’ll be fun figuring out how to do shading and a sort of inkwash effect using them down the road.

Ah, presents.

Sketch a Day, Day 26

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I’m finally on Winter Break, but there’s very little rest so far. They’re doing some sort of construction next to us in this parking structure, and they tend to start at around 7:30 every morning. I can only imagine the jackhammering concrete is going something like this.

I always imagine anyone operating a jackhammer is dragged along behind it like this, Looney Tunes style.

The Boss

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In my effort to make use of technology most people have been utilizing for at least 5 years, I posted my first Youtube video today. It can be viewed here. It’s just a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Atlantic City” I did at work after hours while waiting for my wife to finish a meeting. The laptop I use at school is about 5 years old, so the audio and video quality leave a bit to be desired. Plus, you have to stare at my ugly mug for a good 2 minutes and change. Regardless, I hope folks enjoy it.

Sketch a Day, Day 24

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I do enjoy my job immensely, and a big part of the reason is the students I get to teach each day. One of our students is a young girl, adopted from China, who is about the sweetest and most adorable individual you’ll ever meet. She has a bubbly, giggly personality, which I hope this quick sketch brings out.

She grins except for when her mouth is open and she's talking. Even then, though, she's grinning.

Sketch a Day, Day 23

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The students at my school are all champing at the bit for Winter Break to arrive. We’re in school until this coming Thursday, when we’ll gain freedom for a good 11 days. Granted, I’m pretty sure all the teachers are just as ready for the break as the students.

Anyway, the weather’s not particularly cold here today, but I thought a group of bundled-up carolers might be just the ticket anyway.

Bring us some figgy pudding!

Bonus Comic!

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Here’s a comic. Sure, this is probably at least partly an idea someone else has had at some point, but I’m still pretty pleased with the whole thing. Enjoy!

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Click to embiggen (baby, it's cold outside)

Sketch a Day, Day 22

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Here we are, kicking off the fourth week of daily sketches! Today’s sketch is a quick one I did with a thin marker, just for the heck of it. No pencils, no prep, just me and a marker. It felt pretty loose and fun, and I’m actually pretty pleased with how it turned out.

Also, I’ve got a little something extra in the works. Check back later this afternoon for a special bonus.

Jump in a dynamic way, little guy!