Mr Man's Doodalities

**8bit** · September 14th, 2010, 09:11 AM

Hey, i really like your work!

What you draw e.g. your japanese figures, do you have a load of reference in front of you or does it just come from memory? Im impressed with the sense of authenticity you get into these pictures, even though they are fantastical.

Cool!

**Naidy** · September 25th, 2010, 06:45 PM

Oh dear god-
That wee sculpture you made has a hell of allot of personality to it... Did you put varnish on it's manky teeth and gums?
If so, I admire the dedication.

Anyways, keep up the good work. xD

**Whirly** · October 4th, 2010, 03:26 PM

I want one!!

**Mr Man** · October 15th, 2010, 06:52 PM

8bit Generally I do a lot of research if it's something that I know little about. There were subtle things that I needed to observe within the japanese culture such as which way the kimono folds, otherwise the person could be dressed for a burial. Looking at japanese patterns, clothing, trinkets etc helps to build more of an understanding, even if the illustration is fictitious.
I was a little too indepth though I have to say. Once I'm creating it's usually all from my head. I also listen to relevant music, so I listened to a lot of kabuki stuff, noh plays and what not, or because the subject matter was dark I would listen to depressing music. It sounds strange but it gets me into the correct mindset. The same with the Mexican wrestlers, I listened to mexican stuff. I really try and push for atmosphere.

Naidy Oooh yes I had to varnish the teeth! Thanks for the kind words.

Couple of studies and a character called Mr Creep.

**Naidy** · October 15th, 2010, 07:14 PM

Loved the skin on the pestilent zombie(?)
Again I'm impressed by the fact you've even given it weeping puss coming out of it's numerous sores. xD
I find the face on the girl really nicely done too. Maybe you could give her some weeping sores too- Aha, just kidding.

Though actually, might be interesting.....

Anyways! Good work, mate.

**LtPlissken** · October 16th, 2010, 05:52 AM

Mr Creep is creepy good.

**Mr Man** · October 27th, 2010, 05:32 PM

Some early halloween fun! Oh and the pre sketch for Mr Creep.

**LtPlissken** · October 28th, 2010, 02:31 AM

Mr. Creep is just soooo sweet.
His eyes are full of love and passion.

**Bones Weep Tedium** · October 28th, 2010, 03:42 AM

LOVE the eyes on the last zombie..!

**Mr Man** · October 28th, 2010, 05:48 PM

Alien and an Environ sketch. I reeaaaallly need to work on my environs. My perspective is too sloppy.

**fudgeloaf** · October 28th, 2010, 07:40 PM

Hey awesome updates i absolutely love Mr Creep you've got a great way of telling stories in your images man, they're so lively. Thanks for the inspiration keep it up!

**wasabi89** · October 30th, 2010, 12:43 AM

Nice work bro !

keep it up !

**Mr Man** · October 31st, 2010, 03:51 PM

Testing

ill edit this in a sec

**Mr Man** · November 1st, 2010, 07:47 PM

My entry for the International self portrait day!

Don't like the colours though, they were a bit slapped on I must admit...

**Bones Weep Tedium** · November 2nd, 2010, 04:41 AM

Excellent, really good likeness and I lov the way you've done your beard!

Did you use photo ref or a mirror or both or neither?

**jskotte** · November 2nd, 2010, 05:41 AM

Really nice creature designs, cool stuff

**Naidy** · December 24th, 2010, 06:27 PM

Happy holidays!

Hope to see more updates from you soon, too. xD

**jNeumann** · December 24th, 2010, 10:31 PM

Ah man, your stuff is way cool. Love the zombie head in #337, good stuff. Keep it up man!

**Mr Man** · January 5th, 2011, 06:38 PM

Been a while since I uploaded here as usual. Turning into more of a blog person these days. I can't stand this uploading feature, it takes far too long

Bones Weep Tedium Sorry for the late reply, for the self portrait I used a mirror

jskotte Thank you!

Naidy Happy holidays to you too! I ought to pay your sketchbook a visit

jNeumann Cheers! It was fun to make!

**Naidy** · January 14th, 2011, 04:13 PM

Sooo many weapons! I was looking at arms and armour today, now after I've seen your last post I want to try and design some weapons of my own.

Anyways, Those concept works are really interesting. Hope to see more soon!

**Malakuko** · January 15th, 2011, 02:47 PM

Youre killing it dude. I really like that airplane, its really nice mixture of things, great design.
Can I have a link to your blog please?

**Mr Man** · January 18th, 2011, 07:49 PM

Naidy Thanks, weapons are pretty fun to mess around with. Good for numbing your mind and relaxing a bit....well sort of.
Malakuko Sure, www.partridgeillustration.blogspot.com

Dumpy poopy.

**Bones Weep Tedium** · January 19th, 2011, 03:58 AM

What an excellent pair of characters! I much prefer your work now you're defining the shapes more than you used to, but you still have a lot of loose marks which give it energy. Both poses seem grounded and have pretty good balance, the troll is particulalry nice and round, I love the way you've painted his anatomy under a layer of flab, really nice effect.

I want to see more females now please Mr Man.

**Mr Man** · January 19th, 2011, 09:30 PM

Witch wip...I sleep now...

**Jesus Food** · January 19th, 2011, 11:27 PM

hey mr man first time viewer of ur sketchbook. i love ur style dude, definitely a healthy addition to the conceptart community... my favorite are ur 2 posts on 337 for this page, both are great in humor and style. keep up the hard work man

**Mr Man** · January 20th, 2011, 08:53 PM

Another work in progress, crits welcome.

**BluezAce** · January 20th, 2011, 09:56 PM

Wow mate, what a mountain of hard works! In just 12 page you already have good digital painting skill! I'm taking interest in learning painting approach now, I think I'll watch your sb pages and maybe I'll get some inspiration about how to practice it (I skipped around in your sb page, only saw half of it because I got class to rush. Gotta check each one of em later)

**Naidy** · January 21st, 2011, 12:21 PM

Ahh, some character works?

I don't have any crits, but I am hoping your WIP gets a reaallly creepy face. It'd go well with that ragged coat.
Anyways, hope to see more soon

**Mr Man** · January 21st, 2011, 07:19 PM

Naidy Yes I'm trying to produce a very horrible face. Having real trouble with it at the moment actually. Spent about an hour changing the face and yet yielding no results. I'll probably go for something similar to mr creep, need to sleep on it, it's one of those evenings.

BluezAce For learning about painting I highly recommend painting everyday objects. Once you get a feel for how to manipulate things start to make more sense. Although it's not easy. Also do take note that this sb has been ongoing for some years now, it didn't happen overnight. Thanks for popping by

I'm not sure whether to call this image done or not. I recently setup a dual monitor thingy on my laptop so I'm not too sure if the colours/value etc are correct....hmm..