tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post1190918969854423954..comments2023-10-01T02:58:49.368-07:00Comments on Shane Oakley Artist: The Joy of SketchJohn Reppionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02028858610415078249noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-24113624424725608982009-11-28T21:50:23.863-08:002009-11-28T21:50:23.863-08:00These are really fun, especially the ones done in ...These are really fun, especially the ones done in the paperback. I'm a firm believer in drawing with and on cheap stuff. I've done my last few books on copier paper and cheapo colored pencils. Very cheapo. I just feel freed by it.Bob Fingermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985924051708608925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-84756537518966295242009-10-17T05:47:18.645-07:002009-10-17T05:47:18.645-07:00dribbs - obviously that's different, the trees...dribbs - obviously that's different, the trees can die.<br /><br />peter - what i used to do was rip the first page out, make the book 'spoiled'. psychologically that helps. <br />but really, the key is stopping yourself thinking everything you draw is precious - keep drawing on those tablecloths!shane oakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00668872825335440593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-3004392036134502072009-10-13T12:51:24.466-07:002009-10-13T12:51:24.466-07:00You're so right about the freedom that comes w...You're so right about the freedom that comes with worryfree sketching.<br /><br />Moleskine was the worst thing to happen to me in so many ways. At nearly a tenner a time for those handy little buggers I thought far to hard before putting pen or pencil to paper in them. I found a knock off version at £1.99 a time though that was just as good and the minimal price has freed me up and let me do anything I like in them. If I mess up a page and "waste" it i really don't care. I love drawing on margins and restaurant tablecloths and napkins and everything else but they're a cow to keep together.Faffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04446264944001513202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-64511094330785070552009-10-08T09:44:50.249-07:002009-10-08T09:44:50.249-07:00What happens if it's your expensive Hardbound ...What happens if it's your expensive Hardbound sketchbook?<br />I'm up fer buying one of those.Gary Crutchleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885276726785830564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-48977488774214082792009-10-08T08:24:46.959-07:002009-10-08T08:24:46.959-07:00andy - it's a very good method, use it myself ...andy - it's a very good method, use it myself ere and there.<br /><br />...and doodling at the day-job is a sure way to keep sane.<br /><br />rob - 'as long as you have a destination you will have somewhere to arrive, grasshopper'.<br /><br />paul - you should, mate. some of your sketches have real cartoon bounce. <br />i think it's just a mind set, switching the brain to 'couldn't-give-a-fuck-just-gonna-have-some-fun' mode. mebbe a drink or two and some good tunes - and you're away!<br /><br />john h - and it's ecologically sound, help save the rainforest - don't buy expensive hardbound sketchbooks!shane oakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00668872825335440593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-1593029708845085952009-10-08T05:09:02.195-07:002009-10-08T05:09:02.195-07:00Spontaneity rules! Having a book handy is a nice l...Spontaneity rules! Having a book handy is a nice last resort but scraps of paper here and there are much more fun. (Not that I draw but I'm always uncovering notes and scribbles I forgot about.)<br /><br />The sketches in the printed book look great, could be used to good effect that...John Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00831130424505114368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-58702891966022113162009-10-04T09:50:31.352-07:002009-10-04T09:50:31.352-07:00If I could sketch this good, I'd do it more of...If I could sketch this good, I'd do it more often. Some of my best ideas have come from doodling aimlessly though, so maybe I will do it more often after all.paulhdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927319711682494407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-34134389093816091872009-10-02T14:48:38.092-07:002009-10-02T14:48:38.092-07:00Excellent sketches, Shane. And I agree with what y...Excellent sketches, Shane. And I agree with what you're saying. I don't do sketch books, never have, always draw on what comes to hand. <br />Still feel like I'm trying to shake of some of that tightness and inhibited feeling when doing comics, but I'm getting there. Slowly.Rob Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02971248641347207358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-6449756056954301682009-10-02T08:49:31.514-07:002009-10-02T08:49:31.514-07:00Fantastic stuff and so true... that's why I dr...Fantastic stuff and so true... that's why I draw my stuff actual size now and enlarge them afterwards for inking... drawing them seems quicker and more fun... and I doodle all the time at work, when I should be working :-)Andy Bloorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12091165698175016831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-41401161897272042432009-10-02T04:17:18.204-07:002009-10-02T04:17:18.204-07:00lo, bucky - thanx. i know we've talked about t...lo, bucky - thanx. i know we've talked about this many times and it's made a difference for us both. it is such a simple but enormously effective method to rid an artist of anxieties. <br />i know folk who DON'T sketch, other than when they're 'working'. but to me that's like saying you don't play your guitar cus you're not on stage.<br />there's always time to sketch, even if it's done sitting on the bog!<br /><br />gary - that's 'talented bastURD', thankyou very much. tiptopten seeing you, mate, think we can improve on 9 months.<br /><br />mark - you are a bit of a bozo since you missed the whole point of of what i'm saying. then agen it's obvious yer a sneaky sod trying to slide in an advert - and it worked!<br />i feel in a favourable mood today, you will not be sent to that black place of the deleted.<br />but if you do it agen i will have you kneecapped and the shop burnt down - cheers!shane oakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00668872825335440593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-72177435051704424582009-10-02T03:56:49.897-07:002009-10-02T03:56:49.897-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.shane oakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00668872825335440593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-56958972400611498572009-10-02T01:31:18.508-07:002009-10-02T01:31:18.508-07:00These sketches are awesome. 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My spelling gets worse when I type in a hurry. sorry.<br /><br />I laughed when I saw "disposal bag " :)Mark Buckinghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06374011580215652246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-46375321205242283662009-10-01T05:30:18.942-07:002009-10-01T05:30:18.942-07:00Well you know I agree with you totally. I went thr...Well you know I agree with you totally. I went through the same transitional state starting back in 2000 when I was beginning to draw Peter Parker Spiderman... and it was the best thing to ever happen to me. <br />These sketches are all fabulous... full of life and energy ! I'm so pleased to here how reinvigorated it is making you feel regarding your art !<br />More please !!!!<br />xxMark Buckinghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06374011580215652246noreply@blogger.com