My first attempt at a mini sketch card.

BunchOBull · August 2, 2009 12:46PM

Seeing some of the custom work that is done around these parts and other forums, I've been wanting to try my hand at sketch cards. Anyway, the wife fell asleep and I had nothing better to do.

I will say, this is much harder than working on an 8x10 or 11x16 piece...on the other hand, it only took 30 minutes as compared to 2 hours.

Next time, I will sketch on sketch paper and apply it to a backing rather than sketch directly on a glossy piece of cardstock. The gloss limits the depth of the sketch.

HeritageAddict · August 2, 2009 12:55PM

That's really cool Ross! You might try comic book backer boards, the stuff I get for my customs only has one glossy side.

mcadams · August 2, 2009 12:58PM

Very nice...

BunchOBull · August 2, 2009 12:58PM

Yes, the gloss is really messing with the contrast of the scan as well. It's way too bright. Thanks for the tip.

Stone193 · August 2, 2009 1:19PM

Nice job in 30 min's Ross - I couldn't do it...

not even 2 hrs!
mike

storm888 · August 2, 2009 1:22PM

I would like the head to be bigger in the field.

nightcrawler · August 2, 2009 2:05PM

That's great work. It be nice to see one sent TTM for an auto, and have it PSA/DNA'd.

BunchOBull · August 2, 2009 2:14PM

<< I would like the head to be bigger in the field. >>

In hindsight, it would have been much easier to have made his head larger. I'd also like to try to do some full body shots.

Thanks for the comments everyone. I hope to really develop my skills at drawing in miniature. It doesn't translate as easily as I had expected it to.

MULLINS5 · August 2, 2009 2:15PM

and now...right above those eyes...lets draw some, happy lashes.

VitoCo1972 · August 2, 2009 2:20PM

<< and now...right above those eyes...lets draw some, happy lashes. >>

You could do with a happy little tree riiiiiiiiiight theeeeeeeere

LOL

EB22 · August 2, 2009 2:23PM

That is very nice!

Do you make any with color?

BunchOBull · August 2, 2009 2:30PM

Haha, wrong "Ross."

EB, to answer your question, this is the first I've attempted. I do have thoughts of doing some stippled color images though.

VitoCo1972 · August 2, 2009 2:31PM

<< Haha, wrong "Ross." >>

Hilarious. I hadn't even thought of the Ross connection when I said that - awesome!!!

EB22 · August 2, 2009 4:06PM

<< Haha, wrong "Ross."

EB, to answer your question, this is the first I've attempted. I do have thoughts of doing some stippled color images though. >>

Very nice start, it looks great!

You got me in a sketch mood, so I made a thread of my Elgin Baylor sketch.

jswieton · August 2, 2009 4:21PM

Very cool!! The only problem is that Thomas should have been in a sox uniform.

AUPT · August 2, 2009 11:23PM

Nice job, Ross. I really envy guys like you that have real artistic talent and don't have to rely on a computer to convert what's in their head to something you can hold in your hand and share with others.

Barfvader · August 2, 2009 11:43PM

Very nice.

Can't imagine trying to draw anything on such a small space.

I've never been able to draw actual people that well. Everything I do comes out looking like cartoons.

BunchOBull · August 3, 2009 3:26AM

Thanks for the comments guys.

To Jeff:

Being able to line draw takes a lot of faith in one's hand. I can't line draw; I don't even try, unless it's with software. The benefit to sketching is that my pencil rarely leaves the paper and a poor stroke is easily masked by another. Line images don't give you that grace and are key to animated drawings...a skill set unto itself. Good job!

I never have to erase! I just add more...much easier.

prscott933 · August 3, 2009 3:32AM

<< 

<< Haha, wrong "Ross." >>

Hilarious. I hadn't even thought of the Ross connection when I said that - awesome!!! >>

Ross

Barfvader · August 3, 2009 3:38AM

Thanks for the comments.

I actually do everything in pencil first and to make it stand out go back over it with pen when I'm satisfied with my results.

The one good thing is there is (in my opinion) no right or wrong way of doing this. My boy (7) get's so frustrated while drawing and I keep telling him to take his time and express himself in his own way.

joestalin · August 3, 2009 3:42AM

Nice work Ross, even though I think it looks more like Willie Mays

Kevin

Robb · August 3, 2009 4:36AM

It looks nothing like Frank Thomas, sorry.

As for stock, try chipboard. Also do a search on eBay for "artist sketch cards" to get an idea of the different types of media that come pre-packaged.

BunchOBull · August 3, 2009 5:28AM

<< Nice work Ross, even though I think it looks more like Willie Mays

Kevin >>

Haha, it actually does show a strong resemblance.

I'm going to try a few more, we'll see what happens.

castlewalls · March 29, 2010 7:52AM

I decided about a month ago to try my luck at drawing, it has been 20+ years since I have done anything and 3 major car accidents have left my right arm just a little out of control. 1 has not been completed and the first one was fun. It is not of any major player, I just want my own little art museum as a collection.

There are several others I would like to try and do as well. Right now I am working on the Mad Hatter played by Johnny Depp, it is looking good but hand control SUCKS

hammered · March 29, 2010 8:04AM

I'd make the nipple a little darker

castlewalls · March 29, 2010 10:20AM

I scanned this before I did the nipple. I need to get it back out and finish it.

castlewalls · March 29, 2010 10:21AM

<< I'd make the nipple a little darker >>

Forgot to ask do you recognized the artwork?

1989FleerBillRipkencollector · March 29, 2010 10:35AM

Ross Good Job !!!

To the art above me. Umm. Is that...nevermind. Maybe it's just me.

Anywho- Here's the only "art" I own. I didn't do it. Found it on ebay. Someday I'l have the $ to get something made like I want.

My first attempt at a mini sketch card.

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