Zebz's Sketchbook: One more update for the road... 1/8/09

[rodrigo!]

http://ryanbowlin.com/Sketchbook/uglyconceptWIP.jpg now this ones cool, the colours really suit your sketchy style, great work bud
hope your grad thing went smoothly!

[Inkfish]

Hi man!

I'm liking the way the St. george vs Dragon picture is going. One thing i'd like to comment is that watch out for the highlights going too bright.

The ogre you posted above looks great

[Zord]

Ryan, now an official "Doom-sir" since graduation, an update?! WHAT?! HOLY SHITSAUCE. And Joel's right man, conjugal visits from Doom Wenches... i've never experienced any myself but YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN. But yes, it's good to see you push through the work with tons of things going on, the portfolio's going to be worth it... just you wait. You don't believe us now but it'll be worth it... YOU'LL SEE, THE DOOM'S GOT YO' BACK SON! And oh yea, the color stuff is terrific, nice textures, like the poo stains on Nik's walls.... AHAHAHAHA. And I WILL give another try at the phone sometime, as long as YOU ANSWER. But, 25 days now! 8)

[Andy P]

Great lookin logo man, awesome work. I'll definately get on trying that technique once I've got some time. Which is never. We'll see. Congrulations on the graduation celebration undulations...
I don't know what that means either. Anyway nice work.

[ATLAS2900]

Ryan,
check out this site
www.makeshiftmiracle.com

[pennington]

hey man those paints are great. i love the horse.

[Qxzi]

Hey,

good digis, really like them. A few crits. With the ogre, there are some little problems. Such as, you have seem to put a bit of detail into the head, and not that much into the body. Try to make it balanced and equal. I actually dont have any other crits for the other picture, that means its looking great!

Keep it up and i hope the website goes live and i hope that the end of school goes EXCELLENT!

Qxzi 8)

[Bohh]

Awsome sketches. I like how you render in pencil and you're digi paints are great. Keep rocking, and congratulations on graduation!

[Killer Napkins]

man i tried to get everything to load up this time and still it fucked up and loaded like half.. damn dial up hah.. but what i saw was friggin awesome dude.. seeeing what you guys do at the sketch group up in those pics make me wanna go more now.. sorry i couldnt go the other night.. but youll have to have one soon this week haha.. ill be there.. but rockin stuff dude keep it up.. cant wait to jam with you dudes!!

[loomer]

Hey man! Can you believe they put us against each in other in the T-dome? Wtf? Haaa..I;m sure you guys will breeze right through me...no problem.
It'll be the beginning of my end on CA.org. I think I am going to the workshop - just getting my stuff together last minute, so hopefully I can pull it off. It'll be great to meet you.

Sketches are looking good here...I can tell you are working hard. Never can get too much life-drawing

[hurricane]

awesome art and killer progress dude!

keep at it !

cheers!!

[shyamshriram]

Hi buddy how u doing ? nice updates..i specially like those pen/pencil sketches..

keep it up mate !

[mentler]

U have come a long way in a short time <> the path never ends but the journey makes life worth while

Won't see you all in Montreal <> Jason didn't invite me <> maybe next one

[klinesmoker]

Man, you've got alot of great stylized pieces in here. The perspective on the subjects is great. DELIVER MORE FINISHED PIECES ZOMG ZOMG! That pen work is great

[Qxzi]

Hey,

one more thing, i would like to congratulate you on your website, its looking quite professional, good job!

Qxzi

[this1]

really diggin the creativity of your sketches, and your drawing of Andrew isnt that bad, just seems a bit rushed, anyways i hope the vault keeps that mind of yours cranking out that crazy inspiration that allows you to draw those awesome looking characters you keep coming up with.

[Mikko Voipio]

It's was about a hundred years ago I commented that your drawings were looking kinda rigid. Your rendering skills are excellent and all those drawings were looking really good. I was merely commenting on the poses and the fact that all the characters were looking straight at the "camera". It gave a kinda not planned out feeling to them. Would like to see an update on the dragon and and knight thingy.

[John T]

Man, crazy renderings dude. I meant to comment in here a long time ago, but better late then never I guess. So you graduating soon 'eh? Best wishes!
I wanna see this on a cereal box for some reason...

My Sketchbook

[asoir]

LOL! That milligan pose is genius. Very nice s/b!

[armando]

What is it? One update a season?

[XSFX2000]

I know he went to the Workshop in Montreal- so maybe we'll see one soon.

[Mike Frank]

Hell yeah dude, been awhile since I've checked in here. There is some sweeeeet stuff going on! Mad improvement making me envious, good shit!

[masterpug]

OMG, and entire page and Zerbs hasn't posted! WTF! Where are the posts! I want to see art, damnit!

Well, guess I will have to wait........

[Dutton]

Yeah, no kiddin. Where ya been?! I'm still up for that trade!

[Tetsuo]

yeah what the fuk is up with the lack of updates!!!

uh oh TFK saw me again..

[maxetormer]

Yo mate!! are you still alive? :d I hope your are well kicking and drawing

[Zebz]

Hey guys! Sorry I haven't been updating much as of late. I've been super busy with other stuff like going to Montreal and trying to get a job. I also moved back in with the parents for the time being and they live too far out to get any sort of good internet. I can't seem to upload to my server out there for some reason so I'd have to bring my stuff to work and upload here. So updates will be sort of here and there I guess. Hope you'll accept my apologies! I did get my website up if you guys are interested. Check it out at : www.ryanbowlin.com and let me know what you think. It's pretty basic but I guess it works.

In other news I'm currently awaiting to hear if I got an internship at this game company in St. Louis that is working on a MMORPG. I had my interview yesterday and it seemed to go pretty well. So that's the big thing I'm lookin' at right now. More info on that later... or not... if I don't get it. lol It would be a great way to gain some experience tho and get my foot in the door. Also, Montreal was amazing. Great to meet everyone and see how people work. Definately an eye opening experience.

That said, I'll have to bring the comment replies later. I'm at work. But until then here's a few crappy things I've tossed on my website. Some of it you've seen already but I finally had the chance to get better pics of it for the site. I've got butt loads more to scan and update with tho, so Fatty's right. Hope you guys are doin' well and I really appreciate the support. Take care. Oh yea, and I've gotta get pumpin' more on this Thunderdome too so I may not see ya again for a while! lol

[Zebz]

Ok so I lied... here are the replies...

Atlas2900: Thanks, man. I think my Photoshop skillz are increasing!

Staylor: It’s up! Check it out!

GreenSock: Yea, it’s still in the start up phase… I still have a lot of work to do on this one. BTW, I’m really sorry I let you down by not drawing on Gugg’s head with your grease pencil. I was just afraid of the fury of Gugg! I’m sure you understand. I’m just not as hardcore as you, I guess. Lol

Gugg: Conjugal visits?! SWEET. ‘Nuff said. Thanks for the critz and yea, these are still in unfinished form here. Tho the finished ogre was rushed and has butt loads of problems too. Oh well. Good chats with ya, bro. Definitely looking forward to getting together again, man. I hope you’re doin’ well.

KC: Now you live like 40 minutes away from me… lol Hope that Thunderdome is comin’ along. I have a ton of work to do on mine. EEK!

InkFish: Thanks, man! I’ll watch that light areas!

Zord: I miss you. Call me anytime, man. Just bring a bottle of Jack with ya.

AndyP: You crack me up, dude. Thanks for the congratz. Now lets see if I can do anything with it, eh? I definitely need to stop by your book. Hope you’ve updated so I can down s’more of that tasty stuff you dish out.

Pennington: Thanks, bro.

Qxzi: Thanks for the critz and comments. Definitely something to keep in the back of my head. Also, glad you liked the site. It ain’t much but it’s something.

Bohh: Thanks!

KillerNapkins: Don’t worry, man. We’ll get your stuff together soon and get our draw on. Just give me a call or drop me an email. We’ll get this worked out soon. Later, bro.

Loomer: Man it was a pleasure to meet you at the workshop. Nice to know the man personally who’s going to be kicking my ass in the Thunderdome anyhow! Ha! I’m really looking forward to seeing what you cook up. Take care man… oh and how did your portfolio review go?

Hurri: Thanks!

Mentler: Yea, we’ll hopefully see you at the next one! Thanks for the comments and pushing me to endeavor on!!

Klinesmoker: Heh, thanks man.

This1: Thanks. I don’t know about awesome but I am pretty certain about the crazy part. Thanks for stoppin’ by man. Kind words.

Placeboast: You’re exactly right. I’ve been hearing that a lot lately. Time to get to work, eh? Thanks for the reminder, man.

John T: Maybe they’ll be Babe the Big Blue Ox cereal someday and you can create it and I’ll put this on the box for you!

Asoir: Heh, Fatty’s the man.

Armando: Pretty much.

XSFX2000: Yo. Sorry I haven’t seen ya in a while. Been busy. We’ll catch up soon tho. Peace, man.

SomeGuy: You should check back more often! There’s no tellin’ what Zebz doin’!!

Masterpug: Sorry I’ve let you down, man.

Dutton: I’m still up for it too! PM me!

Fatty: In time young padawan… or however you spell it… lol Thanks for holding me accountable. Hope you’re well and enjoyin’ the landscapin’!

Tetsuo: Yea… well…. I saw you too…. Horrible Ninja.

Max: Barely. LoL Sorry I haven’t been a very good sketchbook group buddy. I’m gonna get better someday hopefully. Sorry, mate. Hope you’re well. Thanks for the push.

[Erilaz]

Looking very nice indeed Zeb. Brilliant pencils.

Ok so I lied... here are the replies...

Heh, slow day at work?

[bumskee]

hey Zebzfree, how you doing!?!?!? how's things? you've improved too much I think.. hehe.. those pencil rendering are superb. Love the third one, that's wicked mate. I do think that dude's torso bit is a little too rough though, not well defined as compared to your other drawings, his rib cage bits. nice solid work nonethless and hope you are doing well mate! cheers, Min