~Kenichi2point0

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UBER-INSPIRED!!!

Fri Apr 11, 2008, 4:45 AM

Mood: Content
Listening to: Drew Struzan and John Alvin interview
Reading: Star Ocean 2 Illustration book
Watching: Blade Runner Disc 4
Playing: Soul Calibur 3
Eating: Nuthin' yet
Drinking: water

So I'm watching the bonus feature on Blade Runner, The Final Cut and The Mist...I don't think I've ever seen an interview with the promo-poster artist before. The man, and the legend Drew Struzan...and John Alvin (who also worked on the original "Blade Runner" movie poster) I think I'd kill to have these guys work on a "Serenity" poster...(drools)

We've all seen his artwork on the Harry Potter series, Indiana Jones, Back To The Future, and so on...

Anyways after listening to him speak on the artwork of "The Mist" and "Blade Runner" (and other) movie posters (also John Alvin) how he feels about his his work and how he approaches it...it's kinda changed things for me, especially as a traditional artist. I might not have their schooling and training but, if it's coming from the heart, it can work just as well. So I guess if all goes well...by this summer, if not sooner, things are going to get a little bolder. This may put some of the more epic projects on the back-burner, but I think it'll be worth the wait.

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~Wildeye

Apr 11, 2008, 7:21:51 AM

Having schooling and training are nice, but the willingness to learn and enthusiasm (which you have in spades, thar) are just about as important! I knew a lotta artists who went to school but didn't pay attention at all in class - I doubt it helped 'em much.

~A-Spanish-Rose

Apr 11, 2008, 9:42:48 AM

i love being inspired ^^

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~Kenichi2point0

Apr 11, 2008, 1:45:33 PM

Thanks! Lol! That actually makes me feel better about being self-taught verses what little formal training I do have!

But yeah, I think I think it is time to amp things up a bit with my work. As I tell my students, "The day you feel as though you're good as you need to be or want to be, it's time to hang it up, and call it a day." Which, if I can help it, will avoid like the plague.

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~Kenichi2point0

Apr 11, 2008, 1:46:26 PM

Same here! I can't think of anything too much better than that!

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~Wildeye

Apr 11, 2008, 4:47:11 PM

Hey, remember Luke Skywalker didn't get a complete education in the Jedi ways, and look where he got.

The only thing about being self taught that gets people into trouble is when they brag about it like they're better than those who took a few classes or got a degree. You're not that type of person.

~Kenichi2point0

Apr 11, 2008, 5:04:46 PM

Dude, he lost a hand! Lol!

Kidding! But I do see your point. But I have to admit though, I've seen the braggart's sword swing both ways...Sometimes those lucky enough to have an formal education in the arts can be just as bad. I'm not too inclined to be quite as forgiving with them as they should know better, and appreciate their training that much more.

Again though, thanks for the compliment!

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~Wildeye

Apr 12, 2008, 12:07:02 AM

Ew, you're right, they can sure be snobs. SNOBS I tell ya! We artists, so full of drama.

I think I'll keep lurking your gallery - maybe some of the enthusiasm will rub off on me.