Sketchbooks of the Tamte Volkertron UPDATED! 5-11-09

[Tamte]

Hey everybody,

I've been really inspired by the art that's going on here, so I thought I would join in the fun. What a hub this is for creative shit, I'd love to pick the brains of you guys so I was hoping I could get some insight from ya'll. Kind of a noob to this whole thing so, I'll start with a synopsis of the sketchbooks I keep and then move on from there. Anything that jumps out at you good or bad, please let me know. Thanks for dropping in!

...My name is Adam by the way it's nice to meet you!

[UnSharpened]

Whoowa another great sketchbook.
Are those thumbnail done in digital? Very interesting style. Don't really have some things to critique, the only thing I can say is that hopefully will see you post more sweet stuff.

Nice job!!

[Genome]

Really intrigued and impressed, not often you see commitment, talent, AND creativity.
One thing i can suggest (you may already be doing this) is to throw a couple hours into one piece that is purely from imagination once in a while. This will help you fly even higher.

Overall i love what you are doing.

[Glory666]

wow, what a great start to a sketchbook. You linework and creativity is very inspiring, im looking foward to your next update.

[Flaskpost]

Really awesome inks you´ve got there!
Five stars, man.

[phiq]

Go traditional! The confidence displayed in your brush/pen strokes is rather admirable Looking forward to more.

[enthombed]

nice stuff dude, great pencils here too.

Keep posting

Cheers

[Fvallejo]

wow thats an awesome icon...you know if you wore that hat and someone was looking for you I'm sure it would make it easier...haha

good ta see you here man!

[Nibras]

hey there you got an amazing sb great start and well no crits really just hope you keep posting more

[[void]]

Awesome stuff, now post more!

[Giorge]

Awesome sb , what is that last one acrylic and watercolor or gouache and watercolor?

[Brun]

damn, amazing ink work u have mate, really nice SB

[Tamte]

2-16-08

Hey Ya'll,

Much thanks for the encouragement everyone, it helps keep my head up...

UnShaprened- Thanks! The thumbnail/silhouettes are done with this mad crazy brush pen I found while I was visiting NYC there is a link to it here...(if your into ink stuff)
Genome-Thank you thank you thank you, I agree I should be buckling down on a few more of these.
Glory666-Word, then I'm happy to oblige by posting...today
Yutani-Awesome, thanks
Flaskpost-Woah! 5 stars? let's not be hasty, haha thanks
phix-Cheers for trad-media!
enthombed- Thank, I've really had to grit my teeth to make the graphite do what it's told.
Fvallejo- Hey bud, The hat is becoming somewhat Iconic isn't it....I'm hoping some peeps from the workshop will remember it. I'm putting the "studies" in here for you
lilnebo-Gracias, here comes another dump of junk
[void]-thanks, (see images below)
flamable-Thanks, the last one is ink and watercolor, with a little bit of acrylic gesso I think
Brun-Much appreciated, I've got a passion for inks what can I say.

Here's the slew of this weeks/part of last weeks stuff. Hope it's enjoyable thanks for dropping in.


-Tamte




These are some sketches for an environment piece I am currently finishing up










Some studies from anatomy class






Regular sketchbook crap

[kidult]

Great stuff man!

[JesArt]

Ok, wow you been officially bad ass, I love your design style, man I cant wait to get my scanner its taking so long. Iam not a advanced as you but I could really use the advice. Great

[dark_maggot]

Pretty nice style you have, I really like your environmental drawings.

[Envisor]

Welcome to CA. Love the watercolor in your sketches, it brings them to life. Would like to see more.

[l0stinth0ughts]

pretty good sketchbook you got here, its good your studying the anatomy. one thing i see though is the linework in the first few post, they seems kinda choppy. trying using different thickness of your pencil or pen, see how that works out for ya. the human portaits seems good, just working on getting the darker areas dark and lighter areas lighten, and work on the contrast. ill check in and see how your progressing.

[sinyorpicante]

great stuff so far.. and i realy liked the tank girl pic

[PerinGalitte]

pretty good sketchbook you got here, its good your studying the anatomy. one thing i see though is the linework in the first few post, they seems kinda choppy. trying using different thickness of your pencil or pen, see how that works out for ya. the human portaits seems good, just working on getting the darker areas dark and lighter areas lighten, and work on the contrast. ill check in and see how your progressing.

I disagree a bit. I think his values are fine. Light and dark are established perfectly. And as for the linework, its pretty neat as it is. You're doing a fine job, Tamte. Very stylish stuff.

[Tamte]

SOooo...this last weekend I worked through the drawings in the last post, and i've come to a stopping point for feedback. I'm trying to go for environments that are a little more functional, but I think I missed the perspective mark a little here. Thanks for the comments by the way, I'll be able to post replies later this week! Until then any feedback on these two mother-truckers would be great. Thanks in advance.

-Tamte

[ItalianHorsey]

Cool stuff man. I like the environments and those anatomy studies are lookin good. Keep posting!

[Tamte]

Hey,
kidult- Thanks
JesArt-Thanks, I'll be sure to swing by and check out your stuff
dark_maggot- I'm glad to hear you see some distinction. Thank you very much
Envisor- I'll do my best to be a contributing member
l0stinth0ughts- Important stuff to note, I'll make a list. Thanks for the feedback
sinyorpicante- Muchas gracias, Tank girl...she frequents my dreams!
PerinGalitte- your support was reassuring, thank you.
ItalianHorsey- Thank you sir, or madam


I guess late is better than never....sorry. I'm in my senior year at school and Thesis/portfolio-ing has been taking a lot of time out of my social life. Thanks for dropping by, hope you guys enjoy the stuff!!

-Tamte
ps. I'm also working on a new website (adamvolker.com) any feedback on that would be great too!

[DIMAGYAN]

great works...i like a lot your inks...
you like alberto breccia comics,rigth?

anyway very good, keep posting

[Lake]

hey sup adam. Can't believe I never found your SB before.


I like what you're doing with these characters, though your rendering is a bit spotty. Great brushwork as usual.


what did you decide on for thesis?

[ajvenema]

hmmm, great work! ur sketchbook must be real fun to look through!
seems like a nice brush pen btw, i should get one of those

[Gilles]

Very nice sketchbook you have here!
A very warm use of color and very fresh style, I dig the fluency in the characters!
Cheers.

[UnSharpened]

Wow, that's a great bunch of sketches, and I love them all!!!
Seriously, your fluid style and imagination really inspire me a lot.

Keep it up!!

[Dian3]

man your sketches are great, what you update more? this SB or your blog?

[csteingart]

Nice linework and inks, love the splashes of colour and touches of love. Neat little colored enviros also!

-c