Breakthrough!! I always wanted to see my drawings and paintings move. Since i got the spider bite last week I've been inspired to start animating. Here is quick test animation I did of a camera. 

It's something my mentor did for me around 4 years ago... changed my life and helped my perspective on things. I think if I were to ask him what he wanted in return he would say," Just do the same for someone else."

Funny that you mentioned helping people. We had our awards assembly today at the school and I got a bit misty as I told the students what they taught "ME" this school year... They taught me that i am hear on earth to help people. I was put in many situations over the course of the school year where I was compelled to help far more that I was paid. At first it felt foreign to me, but by the 3rd quarter I got the hang of it and it really felt good.

Those kids helped me realize my mission in life which is something I had been chewing on since my teens.

Hung out at the coffee shop today in Berkeley painting people. Can't wait until I get as good with painting as I am at drawing. One thing is for sure and thats "Ain't gonna get there unless I get out and do it... "REGULARLY"

THere is no quick fix like the absurd weight loss pills or silly exercise machines claiming miracle result with little to no effort. Plain old fashion practice will do the job every time.

ballpoint pen and gouache in sketchbook
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Two more drawings of two ladies on transit.

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ballpoint pen and markers in sketchbook

Drawing of a guy at the coffee house. Both are the same person. I went in on the drawing with markers to pull out the cool shadows.

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Ballpoint, Marker in sketchbook

Woke up this morning and did some gouache studies for value, color and technigue done in a moleskine watercolor book. These were done from reference photos I shot around town. I really like the way the guys vans came out and also the girls purse.