Thursday - Day 52

CARTOON EYES

Saturday - Day 35

I feel like "The Chosen One" when it comes to using Windows Media Maker. I just finished editing my Timmy Turner Sketch video and I will post it tomorrow. I took video requests from my students for cartoon sketches and I will take them from you as well!

Thursday "Feeling After PTSA Mtg." - Day 26

Lunch Time Sylvester!! - Day 20

This is a drawing I sketched in 5 minutes during lunch time at school.

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

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

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!

Cartooning Speed - Day 4

Okay! So far I have posted a video and a good number of pictures to begin my journey. So we're good.

Now I have two questions. The majority of the videos I watch on youtube or television show cartoonists who draw with amazing speed. Is this common? If so, how long will it take before I can get there?

Becoming A Cartoonist - Day 2: Disclaimer

What's up guys! I thought I should leave some initial disclaimers about my blog before I really begin. This blog will be updated daily. I will try my best not to miss a day even though I am a high school science teacher (physics, chemistry, biology, and physical science). By the way....

Q: How many physical chemists does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Only one, but he'll change it three times, plot a straight line through the data, and then extrapolate to zero concentration.

Wait! Don't shoot! That was not my joke! lol!

I believe in the power of consistency when reaching a goal. I also believe in substance and will therefore try everything in my power to have interesting topics for you to discuss. I am not overly sensitive, so I do appreciate jokes and humorous comments about my cartoon art. All I ask is for some honest feedback about how I can improve or how I have gotten better. This will help me solidify what works and toss out what does not work.

• Does anyone have a recommendation for a list of COST EFFICIENT beginner art materials?

Purpose Of This Blog

This is a blog to track my progress as an upcoming cartoonist!

I have always loved cartoons ever since I was an Army brat living in Germany. Like most kids I grew up watching Tom & Jerry, Looney Toons, Popeye, The Smurfs, Thundercats and The Flinstones. These shows always provided an escape to fun and adventurous worlds that I so wanted to be a part of. All during my childhood my attention and energy were captivated by Saturday morning cartoons, after school line-ups, and TGIF (Thank God It's Friday) cartoon specials. My love for cartoons led me as a child to start drawing characters from television and even comic books. Now as an adult my drawing ability and creativity are developing nicely. I am even starting to see the difficulty in creating an original cartoon character, which is a good thing! lol! So I figure this is as good a time as any to start a blog that shows pictures, clips, and words of my progress toward my goal. "A Dream Deferred", right? As it will be a source of accountability to me, I hope this blog serves as inspiration for others looking to take the same journey!

Enjoy! I know I will! lol!




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