nilaffle's sketchbook - Sketching around Los Angeles... (October 30, 2011)

**nilaffle** · August 26th, 2007, 11:18 PM

Holy crap it's been a while. I finally have something to post! Thank you to everyone who has visited in the meantime and given me feedback, your critique shows me what I should be working on. I hope my art develops in the future!

I'm settling into my first year of Ringling College (Computer Animation major). It's been hectic, but I hope to be visiting some sketchbooks soon.

Now for the art! This first batch is actually from earlier this summer.

**nilaffle** · August 26th, 2007, 11:22 PM

Now some art from my first week of classes. Sadly I really haven't drawn anything between the start of summer and now.

The first gestures are from my figure drawing class, one minute for each pose. It's been a while since I've had to work so quickly. I had some trouble getting the head in.... Forgive the crappy photos.

After that are some sketches from our Concept Development class. We did a few observational sketches of people we saw and then turned them into characters.

**longwrat** · August 27th, 2007, 02:29 AM

Nice gesture drawings! I haven't been on CA in a while too, urk, glad to see you're still updating.

**Asatira** · August 27th, 2007, 12:27 PM

I love looking at how people do gestures. I think you captured the flow and the weight of each pose really well.

**copperfire** · September 25th, 2007, 07:02 PM

wow, I LOVE your style, it's so cute, and your gustures look really nice! Looking at all your artwork is so fun

!!!

**cmoreland** · October 10th, 2007, 12:02 AM

Nice loose sketches, very pleasing to look at! I think I used to work with that guy with the burns :p

**Moogle** · October 10th, 2007, 12:24 AM

I love it, I love it I love it I love it!!!

**nilaffle** · November 21st, 2007, 01:47 AM

longwrat: Thank you! Argh I don't post at all anymore, I wish I had more time....

Asatira: Gestures are a challenge, I'm still learning. I plan to post more soon; hopefully there will be some improvement.

copperfire: Thanks man! I'm always glad to entertain.

cmoreland: Thanks! LMAO, it must be true cuz there's no way there's two people in the world with sideburns that big. :p

Moogle: YOU BETTER! Just kidding, thank you.

One day I will scan the gestures from my figure class. Until then, here's some of my usual randomness.

**Kevinstarlight** · December 11th, 2007, 11:04 PM

Wow! Cool character Animating here, I like that you put some story behind it.
Keep it up !.

**longwrat** · January 9th, 2008, 12:37 AM

Yo there Nilaffle! wow once again it's been a while since I last stopped by the sketchbooks thread in CA, yours included.

I like your randomness, do keep em coming!

**nilaffle** · April 6th, 2008, 05:37 PM

I am absolutely horrible at posting. Many thanks to Jens, Kevinstarlight and wrat for your comments.

Busy semester. I'm not sure how much I've been developing technically. I feel like most of my time has been spent learning how to communicate through images. Soooo here's some select stuff from the semester.

**TheGnoll** · April 6th, 2008, 06:09 PM

wish i had a bloody useful busy semester.I just have a uselessly busy semester. heh

tons of improvement since my last visit, lovely lines, lovely studies, much respect

keep sharing
ciao

**scottmcd** · April 15th, 2008, 11:47 AM

Hey there - it's been a while. I like the girl carrying the pail and staff, and the hindu goddess (shiva?) is very cool. I hope you're semester is going OK - you're in the home stretch.

I'm taking a graphic design class at Montgomery College, so I understand about the busy semester from at least the 1 class perspective + work. I take it that part of your experience there is learning how to produce more quickly than you're used to? Have fun!

**threecharles** · August 17th, 2008, 11:15 AM

Nice gesture drawings. I really like the last few images you posted. They look like story boards. I especially like the fire guy, he looks familiar. A lot of movement captured in the ones with the dogs as well, really did a good job!

**Timsalcove** · July 21st, 2009, 03:58 PM

These are fantastic. You've got a great sense of motion. Maybe animation is for you? Check out the 11 second club. : P Reminds me of disney or pixar concept art/storyboard art. Keep up the great sketches!

**gabs** · November 13th, 2009, 07:08 PM

I love your drawings of of the two girls...you make them look so sweet!

**chuck18mp** · March 3rd, 2010, 05:45 PM

I was sure you were working for Drea«mworks or disney or something

It'd be cool though

But hey nice sketches, the work you've is amazing and cute.
Keep on posting!

**nilaffle** · October 25th, 2011, 03:41 PM

Hi guyssss.

Wow, haven't done this in a while. But one art school and lots of life experience later, I want to get back to posting in the sketchbook forum regularly. Here's just a random assortment of stuff I've done in the last few years.

I'm still working on getting into the animation industry, and it's about time I start trying new things. My day-to-day stuff is still too sketchy, I think - I need to work on refining and bringing pieces to completion. Sadly, I was much better at conceiving ideas when I was younger, and not so concerned with being a great artist. Back when it was just for fun. Gotta loosen up.

Anyhoo thank you everyone for the awesome feedback you've given me

when I'm feeling down about my work and hopes for the future, it's nice to come here and see so much great critique and encouragement.