Just Writing...

Ok! I know that you live and you learn, but I just got punked on that principle. Can you explain to me how I created a great logo for a West Indian restaurant and had it completely rejected like most restaurants reject leftover food?! I mean I slept all of one hour the night before I presented it. How could this happen? All of my friends took my side and told me how they would just let the restaurant suffer because the owner wasn't clear at all about the design. My mother, on the other hand, had a slightly different spin, as she immediately told me that she wouldn't accept it for certain reasons. (I love you mom! lol!) I think I'll just let you all decide whether the menu is good enough to draw customers.

Wednesday "As Promised" - Day 32

Sup Guys! Yesterday I promised to update you on how I made it to this point in my journey. At first, I was only going to note the assistance I received from other people, but I thought that it was also important to note the time management I used in the beginning part of my journey.

1. I decided that I truly loved cartoons and wanted to be a creator of them.

2. I started sketching pictures of cartoon characters from classic television shows. I found these pictures mostly on the internet (Google Images) and in story books. I am a fan of low detail solid line drawings.

3. Then, already knowing how blogs work, I chose a host website (www.blogger.com - very simple to use) and made a blog of my own.

4. The time management came into play once I became employed as a high school science teacher, who was responsible for students in grades 9 - 12. I had to make time everyday after school to post a drawing and a couple of words (because I wasn't doin' NATHANIEL when I got home! lol!)

5. I also made time everyday to DREAM BIG! In order to do this I would get something to eat, change into comfortable clothes, and relax. Then I would write down all of the things I wanted to happen IN THE PRESENT PERFECT TENSE!! (I think that's it. lol!)

6. When I started writing my goals on paper my mind was constantly working out how to reach them even without me knowing it. Then days would come where I all of sudden became inspired to do something toward my goals or someone would just come up and start talking to me about things related to my goals. Check out Becoming A Cartoonist - Day 2: Disclaimer, Sunday Morning - That Maroon 5 Feel..lol! Day 29, and Friday & Saturday Posts - Days 27 and 28)

7. Then I connected with like minded people who shared my vision. They were very helpful to me as I shared ideas and intimate details about my goals and the path to reach them.

Ultimately, I believe setting goals and writing them down on paper has allowed me to realize the potential this blog has to help me reach my final goal of becoming a cartoonist! Stay tuned kiddies! lol!

My Journey To Becoming A Cartoonist: Chip N Dale Video - Day 19

My Journey To Becoming A Cartoonist: Chip N Dale Video - Day 19

Day 18 & Day 19...Still working on Chip N Dale Edit

Ladies and Gentlemen. Thank you for being patient with me as I edit my video of the Chip N Dale drawing. I will have it up for sure by the weekend. Later today I will post a few more pictures that I have drawn.

Until Then,

Cartoon Enthusiast

Tuesday's Comment - Day 17

Today there is no picture or video. I just want to comment on the way things have been progressing. I feel good about my increasing sketching abilities. They are proving to be better than what I expected. It is not that my expectations were low or anything, but I am seeing a greater level of clarity in my finished products. I think I will keep drawing pictures until the end of September. Then I will price a computerized sketch pad/graphics tablet and purchase the most cost effective one. After a while of practicing on this art instrument my sketching ability should elevate to a "Ho Nuva Level" (Keegan Michael Key). lol!

I am eternally thankful to the member of my blog who suggested this graphics tablet. I have seen it in action and will be ready to purchase it soon. I am telling you guys! Keep up with me because I am going to reach my goal sooner than you think! lol! Thanks yall!

Connections - Day 7

This post concludes my first full week of blogging! Yeah man!......... Ok, back to work. lol!

Today I went to my two friends' wedding, Kurt and his newly wed bride Loretha. It was awesome. The last thing I expected was to make a cartooning connection. Interestingly enough, Hector, the photographer, happens to be a very talented programmer of video games (Hectorllanos.com). And, as I knew before, my friend Kurt is an amazing animator (KurtGuard.com). What I didn't know was Kurt also has a background in computer science/programming. Get this...

He offered to help me along my cartooning journey by teaching me what he knows about flash media. I don't know how, but I do know that flash media brings an animator's work to life! As I hone my drawing skills, this knowledge is going to help me bigtime! I understand that one person shouldn't overextend himself and try to learn it all. That is why it surely feels good to know I have some quality help in my corner.

Oh! Just a quick aside! A friend of mine who is trying to get his foot into the music industry is just about there, and I am so excited for him! C. Peezy keep it up, man!

This upcoming week ( in about 0 minutes from the time this post is submitted. lol) I will only post drawings and videos of drawings everyday. Keep your fingers crossed. I hope I'm getting better!