Hello friends,

Here goes my first entry. I thought it would be fitting to discuss fundamentals in drawing and design. Almost everyday either in the office, on location, or in my studio. I’m challenged with decisions in my creative process. Usually I will find myself going back to   drawing and design fundamentals more so than trend. It’s funny how often I find myself thinking about my college days at the School of Visual Arts Savannah campus. I think about the small group we had and how much of a blessing it was to have a dedicated group of professors. They loved being Artists and they were so passionate about sharing their knowledge. One of those Artists in particular, Jeff Markowsky I would like to share with you folks. Jeff has been on my mind lately, possibly because I have been reconnecting with old college pals and working towards a group show at the Cummer. He also has come up in Citrus Cel discussions. Bill and Brian (Citrus Cel Directors) have both had him for a life drawing class at SCAD. It’s kind of rad that we have been all influenced by the same cat.

When I drift into those memories about Jeff’s classes, I think about how much routine and discipline was instilled. Looking at everything, squinting, paying attention to the masses of the form. It’s years later working in a fast paced environment majority of the time that I can really appreciate all those sessions. Those fundamentals help me make wise creative decisions.

Thanks Jeff for pushing me to be a better Artist.

Jeff has a Life Drawing Blog that is greatly informative. I would encourage my creative friends out there to follow it.

Drawing The Life Force
http://drawingthelifeforce.blogspot.com/

Note that these images are from Jeff's blog.