I was a little disappointed when this recent pencil didn't impress the art director for a small magazine in New Jersey. He thought it was too scary. That's why they call them "roughs".
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Talk about 'painting a picture'!
Posted by GarandFan | October 19, 2012 9:57 PM
Posted on October 19, 2012 21:57
Too scary for what??? I'm drifting away from these people. Kind of like the "Binder Deal" WTF are you talking about...?
Posted by Cowboy | October 19, 2012 11:43 PM
Posted on October 19, 2012 23:43
Hey C
I was trying to avoid a long explanation, but what it came down to was that Busy People aren't necessarily Miserable Freaks.
I stand corrected...
Posted by John Cox | October 19, 2012 11:58 PM
Posted on October 19, 2012 23:58
If my eyes are working right, that guy is very "handy".
Or not Octo-Mom, but maybe Hexa-Dad?
Posted by Dr. Bob | October 20, 2012 1:38 AM
Posted on October 20, 2012 01:38
This A.D. couldn't give you feedback and try again? It's disappointing how so few people have the relational skills to work through even a simple project like this. My guess is the A.D. put the idea to several artists and picked from a pile.
NOTE TO ALL:
John did an illustration for a web banner for me. We started with the site name and a brief description of what the site was about. I wanted to see what John would come up with given no constraints.
John has a flair for doing really bold illustrations. I really liked the first "sketch" he did (from my perspective, John's roughs are more detailed than I would have expected), but it was more flamboyant than what I wanted.
We communicated briefly a couple times, and I ended up with one illustration that's a beauty by itself (but also gives me some options to enhance it as I see fit), a second concept that I intend to use later (bought that one too), and a HUGE lesson in image editing and manipulation.
In my experience, John is great to work with. If you know a little about the creative process and know how to direct (and let the expert do his thing), John will likely deliver an illustration that exceeds your expectations.
JOHN:
I've had several setbacks that halted progress; while I think it will be too late to have much effect (in the short term), I'm pressing hard to have my site up within the week.
NOTE: I asked John not to post his original artwork until I have my site up and running, and he honored my request.
Posted by Thos | October 20, 2012 5:49 PM
Posted on October 20, 2012 17:49
I just noticed something when the page reloaded. The skillet can be misconstrued as a collar around a receptacle on a headless torso. I can see how it could look like the man might be ready to stuff the baby into the receptacle (down into the torso).
Posted by Anonymous | October 20, 2012 6:02 PM
Posted on October 20, 2012 18:02
That, or the father is ready to fricassee the little screamer.
Posted by Anonymous | October 20, 2012 6:05 PM
Posted on October 20, 2012 18:05
Oh John...when I said WTF are you talking about I didn't mean you. I meant what's with those Binder Women...I'm sorry if you took it meant towards you
Posted by Cowboy | October 20, 2012 6:19 PM
Posted on October 20, 2012 18:19
Hey Thos.
I'm in the middle of taking another shot. It's what I do.
Hey Cowboy
Gotcha. Wasn't too sure.
Posted by John Cox | October 20, 2012 9:39 PM
Posted on October 20, 2012 21:39