Wednesday - Day 39

Today was another awesome day! I actually left later than normal from my house and still got to work on time. Talk about divine intervention! I can just see it now. Angel's were flying ahead knocking cars out of the way and into ditches just so I could have a clear road to make tracks. Thank you Lord! lol! No really, I found out today that a student's father is also a great artist and he has been drawing since he was in the second grade. Apparently he is the man when it comes to sketching. I think it would be cool to have him sketch something for me in a video, kind of like an instructional video.

Anyway, I'm just rambling now. I hope you all enjoy the video.

Sunday - Day 36

There has been a slight hiccup in the uploading process for my Timmy Turner Sketch video. I will have to post it Monday or Tuesday (most likely Monday)....man! This time I will make sure to save the file properly.

In the meantime, I thought you guys should know that I have been offered a couple of cartooning projects, one of which is a voiceover role (which means I play the voice of a cartoon character...for those who didn't know, lol!) for an amazing cartoonist. Right now I cannot tell everything, but I will be sure to fill you guys in on my developments voiceover and all! I am really enjoying this journey, guys. Thank you for your support.

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!

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!