A question that I get, and that most cartoonists (and writers in general) get, is "Where do you get your ideas?" Well, I thought I'd share one of them. I simply pick up the pencil and draw. Usually I'll just start with a doodled shape and have absolutely nothing in mind. And I'll see where it leads me. Or sometimes I'll say "I wanna draw a dragon." So I do. Here's an example from a couple of days back:
I didn't begin thinking it'd be a person but eventually the doodle solidified and I saw the person lurking within. So I drew him.
The next question is "What now?" This is where I let my subconscious work. I'll just keep him in the back of my mind, knowing I want him to be inolved in something funny. As of now I have absolutely zero clue as to what that might be. But I hate wasting work so keep your eyes peeled. I'm sure he'll be showing up, fully rendered, one day soon.
Oh, and if you haven't yet liked Crowtoon Studios, I'd appreciate it if you would!
aww poor disappointed sketchyman…must wait days until he has a use…. Poor fella!
The more I look at this picture, the more I want to say to him ” aww Doug….” and I don’t know why….. also I think he is anticipating killing a whale to use for oil in his car, but I might be reading too much into his laidback, hang dog nature
This sketchy man thing is killing me, can’t wait till you name him/use him.