Sketchbook scans

 Here I have scanned some of my sketchbook work that's not really tied to any of my Uni work. The first three are quick 30 min character designs that I did with two of my classmates Connor (http://artofbearrsky.blogspot.co.uk/) and Aled (sorry Aled can't find your blog), they started a quick idea session to which they kindly invited me to join. In this session each of us picked an overall theme for the group to build a character upon, from here there 30 minute timer began whilst we quickly looked for reference online for inspiration and general style. I picked Hindu because I know very little about it and its out of my comfort zone. Aled chose Samurai and Connor chose Apachi spirit warrior, I used some pastels and a ballpoint pen.

 The rest are all random sketches I did on my way to Uni either on the bus or train. I'm really enjoying using public transport just for the chance to doodle or sketch for 20 minutes or so before class, it really helps loosen up my mind and try different concepts and perspectives.

quick one of myself

To the left is a quick attempt at a demonic super hero, can you tell who it is?

Lately I've been trying to get a bit more movement into my work,
mostly spurred on by the sense of motion that can
be seen in most of Yoshitaka Amano's work
(Concept/character artist for most
 of the final fantasy franchise) 

Another attempt at getting some motion into my work, this time I have noted the way Amano's characters can almost be seen a dancing and tried to use this in my own studies.

Okay that's all for now but there will be more later today, such as my sci-fi sidekick's profile and some sketches and concepts of the Duo.