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  • Drawing Plan 54: Bam, bang, baa, bark. Buzz, bray, bloop.

    Drawing Plan 54: Bam, bang, baa, bark. Buzz, bray, bloop.

    Hi, friends, for the drawing plan 54, yesterday, I live-streamed on Zoom for Aspiring Artists of NYC. My friend also practiced his line quality exercises while I watched Alphonse Dunn and Marc Brunet create rocks. Then, he wanted to focus on the human body, which I want to do, but I’m starting simple. In other words, my goal is to understand how forms work before I move to complex shapes. In the end, the live-stream went well, so let’s try to bam over the drawing plan 54.

    Learning with Marc Brunet and Alphonso Dunn on YouTube

    After work, we watched the Shameless series while finishing up dinner and chores. Then I moved on to learn how to write. Also, I want to start world-building to improve my artwork. While participating in the Imaginative Illustrators of NYC, I noticed that I don’t have any ideas. During the Meetup, our hosts give us prompts to stimulate drawing, but I don’t see to fall in love with anything until I dive into a stream of consciousness. In other words, I need to write out my ideas until I have something concrete. Therefore, I need to learn more about world-building and even comics. Anyhow, let’s try to bang over to the drawing plan 54.

    Learning path to World-Building

    Towards the end of my day, I started watching McKay & Gray explain how to plot a Comic From Start to Finish. Also, he covers the five central stepping stones to building a story. Namely, intro, inciting incident, midpoint, climax, and resolution. However, I don’t know if that is the best way to tell a story, so I plan to spend a little more time researching the area until I start. My goal is to create a comic so that I can improve my drawing. Finally, let’s bark over to the drawing plan 54.

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  • Drawing Plan 53: Chatter, Clap, Click. Thud, thump, tweet. Warble.

    Drawing Plan 53: Chatter, Clap, Click. Thud, thump, tweet. Warble.

    Hi, friends, for the drawing plan 53, yesterday was mostly about chores in the morning, MoMa museum, and watching Alphonse book get plagiarised. The duties went okay. Also, I made a few mistakes cleaning the toilet and tub. Then, I need to scrub harder and clean the surfaces around the shampoo dispensers. I think we finished cleaning in two hours before we decided to take a cab to the Museum. Anyhow, let’s chatter along to the drawing plan 53.

    MoMa is excellent, but we couldn’t find the tickets. We checked our email, but nothing showed up. Lucky for us, the admissions were able to find our tickets and showed us the way into the building. Upon entry, we gravitated towards the open areas with status. Then we made our way to the fourth floor. Also, that floor had paintings from Mark Rothko and Pollack. However, my favorite was Lee Krasner in combat with the canvas. Lastly, MoMa is excellent, so let’s try to clap along to the drawing plan 53.

    • Combat with Canvus
      Combat with Canvos MoMa Musem
    • MoMa Museum Lee Krasner Combat with Canvus
      MoMa Museum Lee Krasner Combat with Canvus
    • Drawing Plan 53 MoMa Musem
      MoMa Musem

    Later, I made it home for lunch, and I found myself watching YouTube Jake Parker Plagiarized Alphonso Dunn’s book. It was interesting to me because I haven’t seen it in person. I mean, I haven’t seen a book plagiarized publicly. Especially in the artist community, I’m surprised to see such a wrong move. Then, I was immediately intrigued and curious about what the drama is all about. In short, Jake may be stealing content from Alphonso, such as concepts and layout, or flow in his new book InkTober.

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  • Drawing Plan 52: Achoo, Ahem. Hohoho, honk. Splat, Splatter.

    Drawing Plan 52: Achoo, Ahem. Hohoho, honk. Splat, Splatter.

    Hi, friends, for the drawing plan 52, yesterday my parents came over for lunch. Also, right before, we went to Fairway to shop for the remaining ingredients at Fairway for Arugula fig salad and Heineken for my dad. He loves to drink all kinds of beer, but that’s the one we remember. We had plenty of time because my mom wanted to go for a short walk before coming inside. Based on my day, achoo, it pushed me along to drawing plan 52.

    Family Lunch

    Afterword, we danced for a little bit while playing a game from Ubisoft. Just Dance 2020 edition using the song Tel Aviv. I can’t share the recording because I don’t think my parents would appreciate me doing that. Haha. However, the game is cool because it helps you improve your skills and lose some weight in the process. As a result, ahem, it got me closer to my meetup to start the drawing plan 52.

    Around 4:30 or so, everybody left, and I was late to Imaginative Illustrators of NYC. The prompts were the same, chief squid, under the bed, and chicken boy. During the second half, my mind was blank until I started drawing. I focused mostly on line-art and didn’t have much of a plan. Other then what I saw on Pinterest. I need to figure out why I can get excited about drawing what is inside my head. As the event concluded and splat, it gave me energy and family love to support me through the drawing plan 52.

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  • Drawing Plan 51: Sprinkle, dribble, drizzle. Murmur, chatter, clatter.

    Drawing Plan 51: Sprinkle, dribble, drizzle. Murmur, chatter, clatter.

    Hi, friends, for the drawing plan 51, yesterday, I was on Zoom call for our meetup Aspiring Artists. I say us because everybody is welcome to be part of it.

    Art DIET Invention Aspiring Artists Rock Studies

    Before the meetup started, I was dead tired and wasn’t expecting anybody to join the room. Also, it was Art DIET Invention day, where we show our skills. In other words, its a collection of everything we learned thus far. Anyhow, let’s try to sprinkle along to the drawing plan 51.

    From what I spot, four people RSVP, but only two showed up. Also, I think that’s a good turnout for a meetup with only 60 plus members and an 8:30 am start time.

    I had a work Zoom event were we catch up with co-workers. Long story short, a co-worker calls me out, tells everybody in the room that his daughter draws better than me. I was butt hurt, as Trent would say. Man, you know what pissed me off the most? The man doesn’t go to any of my social media channels or reach out to me to see what trials I went to though to get to where I am today.

    I didn’t get upset. Then, I played it off and made a witty joke. Also, I told my colleagues that I got like three seconds of fame, and his daughter stole the show. Lastly, let’s dribble, to the drawing plan 51.

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  • Drawing Plan 50: Drip, bloop. Spray, giggle. Grunt, gurgle.

    Drawing Plan 50: Drip, bloop. Spray, giggle. Grunt, gurgle.

    Hi, friends, for the drawing plan 50, last night, I spent the evening understanding Pinterest. I didn’t know that it brings so much traffic to my website. Upon learning, I immediately shared a few pins and added friendly descriptions. Then, I went back to the rock formations I saved and commented on a few Pins. I told the person about drawings studies and left a link to check out my rock study. Anyhow, let’s try to drip over to drawing plan 50.

    • Pinterest Social Media Traffic Idea Rock Study Ideas
    • Pinterest Social Media Traffic Idea Rock Study Comment
    Growing a Pinterest Following

    After Pinterest, I spent the evening taking over the world with WordPress. No, I was helping my girl with WordPress. Then, we geeked out on social media and spent 3 hours trying to develop a name for her site. I broke the ideas into a few parts. For example, I suggested using her name, a fun sound, or a function-based URL. I can’t share the suggestions yet, so you will have to wait patiently. Lastly, let’s bloop over to the drawing plan 50.

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  • Drawing Plan 49: Baby giggles. Chatter frogs. Ding, dong.

    Drawing Plan 49: Baby giggles. Chatter frogs. Ding, dong.

    Hi, friends, for the drawing plan 49, yesterday I got mad. I spoke to Norton again, and the guy tells me to wait another two days until a tech reaches me. Norton is a software antivirus company, which provides support. However, I don’t appreciate the run-around. Also, they are making me wait for a week to resolve my issues. Anyhow, enough about that, let’s try to move towards drawing plan 49.

    Under the bed drawing prompt for Imaginative Illustrators

    The other day, I hosted Imaginative Illustrators of NYC, despite my good friend Michael putting up the prompts early, I didn’t prepare. Also, the group never released the prompts first. Isn’t it cheating to prepare early? If I had a single excuse, it would be because I’m hosting, and I need a little bit more time to think about what I’m going to illustrate. I need to ask the founder what the purpose of making prompts appear during the actual meeting. Finally, let’s try to giggle over to the drawing plan 49.

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  • Drawing Plan 48: Gurgle water, Chatter loud, Click the mouse.

    Drawing Plan 48: Gurgle water, Chatter loud, Click the mouse.

    Hi, friends, for the drawing plan 48, yesterday, I was surprised that a creative artist joined our Zoom Meetup, Aspiring Artists of NYC. Together we worked on Art DIET, I focused on rocks, while he worked on illustrating an angel. I didn’t have to concentrate on live-streaming during the event, and I felt a bit lost until he showed up. Therefore, I’m glad to have an audience, and I feel complete when creative people are around me.

    Rock Duplication Art DIET

    I wrote about motivation during my morning pages because I’m curious why my actions revolve around being better than others. Also, I want is to be curious and explore joy. I want to be the guy who sits in front of the T.V and plays his game while having that guilty feeling that I should be doing something productive. You know that feeling. I want to have that feeling when I draw my art or write my blog posts. Anyhow, let’s try gurgle water and move to the drawing plan 48.

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  • Drawing Plan 47: Belch, bam. Screen, slap. Fisst, fwoosh.

    Drawing Plan 47: Belch, bam. Screen, slap. Fisst, fwoosh.

    Hi, friends, for the drawing plan 47, yesterday, I was surprised by the live stream, I hated the feeling. I announced that I would stop live streaming at 8:30 am and will lead with my Zoom meetup. However, I wasn’t expecting anybody to join, but they did so I had to handle two cameras. Lucky for me, nobody entered the live stream, so I completely ignored the Instagram camera. Anyhow, let’s try to belch over to the drawing plan 47.

    Then, I spent spend some time googling on how to use social media. I know near to nothing about it compared to the vets. For example, I didn’t know that using emotion in your posts increases the chances of people connecting with you. For example, if you use words like I hate how the Red Socks lost that game tonight, if I were the coach, I would blank and blank. That is more effective than a bunch of joining my live stream or I’m live posts on Twitter. Finally, let’s bam over to the drawing plan 47.

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  • Drawing Plan 46: Bawl, bawl. Mumble, mumble. Chatter. Chatter.

    Drawing Plan 46: Bawl, bawl. Mumble, mumble. Chatter. Chatter.

    Hi, friends, for the drawing plan 46, yesterday, was a day about recovery and lots of chores. Then, I spent the morning cleaning the bathrooms and, I think I’m starting to become an expert.

    Firstly, the cleaning process begins with a pour of the cleaning fluid into the toilet. Then I scrub the bowl till I see the foam.

    Afterword, I send Bobby the robot to pick up all the particles off the floor.

    Later, I had to wash the glass mirrors with water and a microfiber cloth.

    Then take the bathroom detergent and spray all the countertops and let it sit for a few seconds. Then was it down with water. Repeat the same steps for the floor and the tub.

    Then start on the other smaller bathroom. The order is urgent because I don’t want to get in the way of the vacuum cleaning step. Finally, let’s try to chatter along to the drawing plan 46.

    Pro Liner Chair Assemby

    After the cleaning was finished, I worked on a pro liner two chair assembly. Also, I didn’t complete the task until evening because I made a few mistakes. For instance, I put the handles backward. At one point, I thought I was missing parts. Man, I’m so glad the chair is a non-issue.

    Finally, let’s bawl over to the drawing plan 46 and discuss today.

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  • Drawing Plan 45: Drizzle, drip. Giggle, click. Slap, swish.

    Drawing Plan 45: Drizzle, drip. Giggle, click. Slap, swish.

    Hi, friends, for the drawing plan 45, yesterday, we hiked near lake Minnewaska, Gertrude Nose Trail. The terrain was a tough 12.5-mile vigorous hike. Not to mention a free climb right before lunch. By the time we reached the carriage service road, we had blisters and ready for air conditioning. We started our ascend around 11 and finished up around 6 pm. Speeding along to the next set, let’s try to drizzle over the drawing plan 45.

    • Minnewaska State Park Preserve Sediments
      Minnewaska State Park Preserve Sediments
    • Minnewaska State Park Preserve Drying River
      Minnewaska State Park Preserve Drying River
    • Minnewaska State Park Preserve Light House
      Minnewaska State Park Preserve Light House
    • Minnewaska State Park Preserve Trail Map
      Minnewaska State Park Preserve Trail Map
    • Minnewaska State Park Preserve Mountain View
      Minnewaska State Park Preserve Mountain View
    • Minnewaska State Park Preserve Mountain Hike Up
      Minnewaska State Park Preserve Mountain Hike Up

    As a reward, we drove to New Paltz to secure our dinner. Later, as a group, we ate at IPho Vietnamese restaurant. While at the place, I ordered an Avocode Smoothie, summer roll, and vegetarian pho. Next, together drove back to New York and ended our day with an Espiom Salt water foot bath. Finally, let’s try to drip over to the drawing plan 45.

    Drawing plan 45 Minnewaska State Park Preserve Beauty Waterfall
    Drawing plan 45 Minnewaska State Park Preserve Moutain View
    Minnewaska State Park Preserve Flower
    Minnewaska State Park Preserve Beauty Shot
    Imaginative Illustrators Prompts Bow Tie, Rescue Dog, Soup Dragon
    Imaginative Illustrators Prompts Bow Tie, Rescue Dog, Soup Dragon

    During the trip, I didn’t get to draw as much as I wanted, but I got a few doodles into my iPad. For example, I focused on the prompts from Imaginative Illustrators, Rescue dog, soup dragon, and bow tie. While drawing, I discovered that I should write out my thoughts while I think. Such as, I’m able to build on top of my ideas and start getting curious and excited to move forward in implementing them into an original illustration. Anyhow, let’s try to giggle into the drawing plan 45.

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  • Drawing Plan 44: Giggle, growl. Slap, thud. Whiff, whoosh.

    Drawing Plan 44: Giggle, growl. Slap, thud. Whiff, whoosh.

    Hi, friends, for the drawing plan 44, yesterday, my girl joined my Zoom meetup while did the live stream on Instagram. It was so hard to keep track of two cameras. If people asked questions on both platforms, I would get stuck, and people will get annoyed. I’m grateful that my girl showed me the weakness of managing two cameras. Anyhow, lets whiff over to the drawing plan 44.

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  • Drawing Plan 43: Belch, blurt. Chatter, blech. Grunt, giggle

    Drawing Plan 43: Belch, blurt. Chatter, blech. Grunt, giggle

    Hi, friends, for the drawing plan 43, yesterday, I had written out my morning pages and had done my Art DIET Tracing art stream. Later, I was saying to myself that I want to be more like Trent Kaniuga when I was 16. Super curious about art and excited to spend countless hours in the evening drawing comics. However, here we are old and finding ways to make it work in our busy lives. On the positive side of things, I spent countless hours learning to code and play video games. Anyhow, let’s try to blurt along to the drawing plan 43.

    Moving away from the complaints, my friend Michael is hosting a new workshop called Draw with Music. He is an excellent teacher, so if I were you, I’d head on over and RSVP to the event. Also, his artwork is warm and colorful so that you will enjoy it like candy crush games. Finally, let’s grunt and giggle over to the drawing plan 43.

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