Photo to Caricature

So this is for my friends that aren't into sports as much. This will apply when I use other people as well so for sports fans. So I will do this for the ones that I like  and look similar to show people who don't know who the athletes are this will show what I was trying to draw. Also remember that these are caricatures they are not supposed to look exactly the same.

This was not just based on this one photo

Some More Caricatures including one as part of Daniel's Faces

I think that some of these are actually pretty good

Billy Hamilton

Angelina Jolie (Daniel's Faces)

Craig Kimbrel (although it looks more like Houston Street)

One of my favorites

Part of Daniel's Faces

Chris Sale

Another one of my favorites

Dontrelle Willis

NFL Draft Winners And Losers

So my favorite part of the NFL draft is the evaluation afterwards. I didn't make a big pre-draft list but here is the list of the winners and losers
WINNERS

• Jacksonville Jaguars: Lets start with the obvious: They got the 2 best players on most people's boards. Everyone loved that they picked Jalen Ramsey but the even better news was when Myles Jack was still available in the second round. I don't care if he only has one contact. First of all given the concussion retirements a number of players might only play one contract and Myles Jack was my favorite player. Add Sheldon Day, who was getting a lot of positive reviews. Add in Tyrone Holmes and Yannick Ngakoue two good picks and I love what the Jaguars did. 
• Ohio State: They had 12 players drafted, 3 in the top 10 and 4 in the top 20. Also, you could argue 13 players because Noah Spence was off the team not because of talent issues. Most amazingly all 12 players were drafted in the first 4 rounds.
• Temple: They had 3 players drafted. That is pretty good for Temple
• Seahawks and undrafted free agents: They have already signed two of the most athletic and talented free agents in Vernon Adams and Trevone Boykin. 
• Cowboys: A weird one, they got one of the best players for their needs in Zeke Elliott and one of the best talents in Jaylon Smith.
• Ravens: The Ravens are always good at drafting and got a top player in Ronnie Stanley

LOSERS

• Texas: They had 1 player drafted that is it.
• Browns: Sorry Cleveland it is just some of the picks are confusing to me. I didn't feel like they were picking the best players on the board.
• Patriots: They didn't gain their 1st round pick back
• Alabama: This is for Alabama only.

Thing of the Day May 1st

Hi everyone today is the beginning of mental health awareness month and don't get me wrong it is great. But to me it is like so what? Just because a month is labeled something doesn't mean we should act differently we should always try to be helping others and raising awareness for causes that matter.

Tips on Drawing Caricatures and Even Using it as a Coping Skill

Okay so today I feel for the first time I nailed a caricature face I won't say it was perfect. The body definitely is not great but I am the imperfect artist at all. Anyway I want to give some advice on how to draw caricatures because it has been a great skill for me to use.
Before I start this is for anyone. But some things will be aimed specifically for people with mental illness (BPD in particular) or who are trying to use this as a coping skill.
Here is my caricature it is Billy Hamilton from the Reds. However this applies for all caricatures

Okay here are my tips

• If you want to draw perfect things draw self portraits: One of the cool things about caricatures is that while they should look like somebody (like I can't say this caricature looks like Queen Elizabeth) however they are not supposed to be exact. If you are using this as a skill you don't need to be a critic just try the best you can
• It really does take practice...but how you practice is up to you: Some people might want to do the same drawing over and over. Some people might want to practice body parts. Some might only do faces some might only use tutorials. But as long as you are practicing you will see improvement. 
• It is one of a kind: For me every caricature is one of a kind so I just go for it. 
• You might do everything differently and that is okay: You won't hurt my feelings (well maybe if you thought the caricature about was Queen Elizabeth but otherwise no) it should be what works for you. 
• No judgement zone: So a lot of people with BPD judge themselves. If it isn't clear THERE IS NO GRADE, NO WRONG ANSWER, NO BAD Caricature. 
• Okay for the actual drawing of them start with the head shape: For me this is what I prefer at least because it gives you a range. Some people start with the eyes but then you don't really control the size. 
• Don't start with baseball players: I mean you can but for me drawing baseball caps is really hard so start with regular hair.
• Make it yours: Use a special type of eyes. Or maybe you always use a John Cena type head (square basically). Or maybe they always have facial hair. But make it your own.  Also there are other ways. Like I combine my sports memorabilia and draw caricatures of athletes I have autographs of
• Start more basic: Only use one mouth shape. Don't use highlights. Use really basic ears. Just to start and then add that stuff. 
• Use more than one picture: So a lot of people like to use one picture. But for me to make it yours plus to get more expertise on it use more then one picture.
• Imagine the shape in your head... and then try to draw it but don't expect it: So when I see a caricature in my head it is perfect. So I will try to draw something like that but I don't expect it. 
• Start with pencil then transition to pen: You don't won't to get upset with yourself. So it makes sense to use pencil but pen becomes easier. I NEVER thought I would be able to not use pencil. I am doing that now. 
• Caricatures are arts staccato. Staccato is a musical note that is very sharp and very short. That is a caricature. You should draw very quick strokes. 
• Start with tutorials: It makes sense at first to have someone guide you through it. RowserWorld is great or you could check out my tutorial tips on this page or right here.
• Practice by just drawing faces: They don't always have to be works of art just draw random heads and faces.
• Draw people you like: Draw presidents if that what you like. I like athletes, mental health awareness celebrities, SNL people and funny actors. But that is my. Even when I used tutorials I didn't draw people from Star Wars. I don't watch Star Wars so I have no connection to it. 
• When using a tutorial it does not have to look exactly like the tutorial: READ EVERYTHING ABOVE. Every caricature is one of a kind. Also if you want to draw somebody don't be afraid to draw. I tried to draw Tony Gwynn and he ended up looking like Kel from All That. 
• The nose and eyes are important: That is the first thing people look at. 
• Draw friends: Friends that are photo friendly. That way you have lots of options and you know their facial features a little bit
• There are a few others I can think of but they seem repetitive so I have one more: SIGN YOUR NAME. Especially if you are using this as a skill this is a pride thing this is saying look I did something. 

Please remember this is my outlet: Do you have an outlet that you want to write about? Let me know and I will write about it or you can be a guest writer. 

Have a good day everybody! More to come soon

Paint Pen Drawings

So I love the effect of paint pens so these are some of the ones I have done they are on canvas panels or canvases. Again I am showing the original ones but two of them are inspired by Fun2Draw

So my friends went to the grand canyon and I started drawig it and it didn't look right so I made an abstract grand canyon

Inspired by Fun2Draw

Inspired by Fun2Draw

Falcon (Similar to the drawing)

A very sassy individual 

A seal (I apologize it is sideways)

 (Two wolves very similar to a drawing I did)

Snow tiger face

Thing of The Day April 30

Hi,
I think I will write an article on that later but there are just so many ways to express yourself. It does not just have to be an answer of words so find your outlet to express yourself.