Rick's Sketchbook

**Rick-K** · April 15th, 2007, 12:54 AM

Hey guys. I recently came across M@'s speedpainting vids and got super inspired. I did these in two days and im pretty happy with them. On a side note, I'm starting to really focus on anatomy and I've been drawing a lot from books and life- I'd like to get those up pretty soon. But I have supplied a cyborg type guy

Please, let me know what you think.
Rick

**grundybug** · April 15th, 2007, 01:21 AM

cool stuff..... Welcome to concept art you've made a good start....that last sketch is awesome.

my SB
http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=78560

**AdamDillabo** · April 15th, 2007, 01:32 AM

the first 2 are really nice. i like how loose you are keeping these.

**Wasker** · April 15th, 2007, 05:52 AM

The last pic is superb

The others are abit rough for me, all the edges seem to float together.

**designboot** · April 15th, 2007, 07:11 AM

good start!
keep up!

**JERI** · April 15th, 2007, 08:05 AM

Like your color values. Post more

**BFWingard3** · April 16th, 2007, 05:33 PM

Wow man. It looks like you have powered up a few levels in the past few months. I am really diggin the different ways that you are going about and focusing on composition and design. The speedpainting is really helping to get your ideas down too, and I like the unfinished look. Good stuff man, I am looking forward to seeing more.

**Pascallo** · April 16th, 2007, 11:19 PM

Hey man, your colors and light/dark-situations look really good. You should train more on the human body though.
Good work, keep it up!

**Rick-K** · April 17th, 2007, 04:09 AM

Thanks guys for the warm welcome and your comments.

Hey, Biff, thanks for peekin'. I'm still getting used to it so I'll get some better stuff up soon

Thanks again for giving me serious critique. It helped a ton.

Here's a handfull of the latest figure drawings I did. They're all from reference either the web or books. There's various problems with them but I'd like to show them as is, and then move on and hopefully learn from mistakes.

Peace-

**4rt-r41d** · April 17th, 2007, 04:13 AM

now were talking, great sense for values there, and the latest figures look great!
i would like to see some bones and skulls to.
good stuff!

**Rick-K** · April 19th, 2007, 11:04 PM

wakazou- thanks man. I probably should do some bones now that you mention it.

More art-
The first two are from photo reference painted in Painter. I love this program but theres something not clicking here...

The last two are in progress-taking a break for now. I gotta fix that chicks legs. She's severely twisted.

Thanks for the look.
-Rick

**Rick-K** · April 27th, 2007, 11:13 PM

More sketches....

**Rick-K** · April 27th, 2007, 11:27 PM

Here's some projects that have been taking up most of my time lately. First two are front and inside covers for a cd.

The third was painted to be stuck to a kick-drum for the same band- hence the circle. I'm thinking about painting in the sides at some time.

Here's the bands link if anyone cares- Traverser

I would like to know what you guys think of these. Feel free...
-Rick

**Rick-K** · April 28th, 2007, 02:02 AM

Here's a few of the thumbs I did for that last one-with a few aliens...

**Rick-K** · May 24th, 2007, 07:40 PM

Small update... After seeing Bumskee's recent CHOW entries and all the other great artists over there, I've been trying to get into them- time permitting of course. Didn't quite make the deadline, but realized where my flaws lay in the process.

So, here's the WIP scavenger. I definately finishing this soon, just might need a little direction. Then, just a random girl-trying out a weird brush for this one.
-Rick

**Donovan V** · May 24th, 2007, 09:16 PM

Hey awesome SB. I recognize the figures from "Anatomy for the Artist". I just got that book a couple of days ago. Looks like your studdies are paying off

**Rick-K** · May 31st, 2007, 02:24 AM

Donovan- Hey thanks for lookin man. Yeah that book is sweet bro. It helps, but I need to get some live models in there too.

Here's my finished Apocalyptic Scavenger. Sort of. I need some feedback as far as the colors go. Please tell me what you hate about it

**Rick-K** · July 18th, 2007, 05:47 AM

A couple more WIPs. I'll have some sketches soon.

**Rick-K** · July 19th, 2007, 04:35 AM

Two more sketches. This time referenced from a mag.

Tryin out different renderings...

**Chymo** · July 19th, 2007, 04:43 AM

I'm liking your stuff Rick-K. I especially like the brush you used for the women underneath the Scavenger WIP. It has a cool marker, sketchy look which I really like. I can see that studying anatomy has really improved your work. Keep posting.

**Rick-K** · July 21st, 2007, 04:51 AM

Chymo- thanks man, Im workin on it.

She's getting closer... I like how this one's turning out so far.
WIP

**Rick-K** · August 9th, 2007, 05:51 PM

Here's a speed I did. I hope I pulled off the sunset lighting well. Environments are tricky for me so I'm gonna do more.

The "Egyptian" girl is finished. Any thoughts?

**Smarty** · August 9th, 2007, 06:45 PM

wow some really aweseom anatomy studies! I really like the robot dud in your first post aswell.

the skin on the last one looks a little monotone though, im not sure if its just a matter of taste. Maybe try some ocmplimentary colours for your shadows and highlights.

**Rick-K** · August 9th, 2007, 08:37 PM

Thanks Kyle. About the skintones: Maybe it's my monitor, because I did use subtle complimentary colors, but then again I'm still trying to get it right.

Anyone else think the color's bad, or not there at all?

-Rick

**Rick-K** · August 31st, 2007, 09:31 PM

Something different. I think I like this theme...

**Rick-K** · September 13th, 2007, 04:16 PM

Working on the current CHOW.

The Fly Breeder-

**Rick-K** · September 15th, 2007, 03:03 AM

Still workin on it..

**Rick-K** · September 17th, 2007, 01:40 AM

Here's my entry.

**Chief** · September 17th, 2007, 01:51 AM

Man, great works all around, that last one is rocking!

**Sirio_Brozzi** · September 17th, 2007, 04:46 PM

Nice stuff Rick. I like the amount of experimentation you have going on here, its a good start. I especially like the scavenger wip, its one of your stronger pieces. You seem to attempt to keep everything in movement and dynamic

The only thing I'd recommend is that you do some color study, your colors tend to be a little dull at this point. Keep it up dude!

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