Videos
Study Hall: Creating characters
A little video about a little dog.
Study Hall: Bottoms up!
Inspired by the genius of Mike Lowery and The Whimsical Sketchbook, I do my homework and draw some delicious beverages.
SketchKon!
Sorry to have been absent for a while. I’ve been working on this. I hope you’ll join me in Pasadena! Learn more at Sketchkon.com
My Life in Pens: Pt. 4 Bic Banana
When I first landed in America, everything was overwhelming and new and deluxe. Even a 29¢ pen had the power to impress me mightily.
My Life in Pens- Pt. 3 Cross
A sacred memory from the Holy Land. Another heart-wrenching chapter in my endless journey towards manhood.
My Life in Pens: Pt. 2 — Ballograf
Another gripping episode about my early years. Abused, ignored, mistreated. Me. And my writing tools.
Sketchbook Club: Eric Sloane
In this week’s episode, I explore the work of American illustrator Eric Sloane. And by American, I mean AMERICAN!
In his many books, he explores Americana in lots of forms — from the tools early farmers used to the huge skies of the plains to the old barns of Pennsylvania to American wood to early cross-country car trips and much more. His ink drawings have a classic, bygone feel, and he is a master of the dip pen. ANd he makes some dandy url paintings too.
I made the mistake of doing this presentation live on Facebook rather than using my better cameras and mics in the more controlled way I usually have been doing. I tried it in the interest of capturing live conversation with viewers but I don’t think it’s worth the loss in quality.
Anyway, no slight to Mr. Sloane, who I think was a brilliant artist who has long inspired my own.
My Life in Pens: Pt. 1 – Parker
There’s a line running through my life — a line drawn by a handful of different pens. I will trace that line in a series of short films to be released episodically, starting today. I hope you enjoy “My Life in Pens”.
Sketchbook Club: Saul Steinberg
The great New Yorker artist has loads of inspiring ideas in every page of this 1954 classic. I love the way he uses calligraphy, simple drawings, thumbprints and collage to make witty, insightful comments about being human. Join me as I turns the pages.
Books from this episode:
• The Passport by Saul Steinberg
Danny Gregory 