JIM SMITH CARTOONS

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This is an example of drawing for commission. The client asked for a drawing of a character from a popular movie. He sent me web links of mo...

After sketching the character more or less realistic, I cartoony up the face and try different angles. The first panel shows a slight exagge...

After doing some sketching from the movie I try a few different poses and work out anatomy.

In the final drawings some more tweaks were made like turning the head slightly in panel 2, adding flowing hair to panel 1. The colors are r...

The finished drawing (panel 6 below) by John Dorman.

How to impress executives and gussy up a storyboard panel. In panel 1 just the simple line drawing of whatever scene is needed. Panel 2 penc...

Tracing over a drawing by Escher. Construction becomes more evident if a tracing is done over a photo or drawing and trying to find the line...

To drawing convincing background scenery, perspective and construction are critical. Even with stylized and flat 2d design construction give...

Idea for a t-shirt or poster 1994 or 95.

Freehead's first album. A few CDs are still available for sale at the low, low price of $10 plus $2 shipping. Don't hesitate, get yo...

1988-89, Presentation art.

Various bg samples from Ren & Stimpy, Chestaclese, and video game designs.

1988, some fine examples by John K. including layouts, napkin sketches, and character models.

1983 watercolor Tomcat and tow tractor on aircraft carrier.

Andy Griffith in scary mode with Jimmy the Idiot. When he was mad Andy could get real scary sometimes usually with Barney or Opie. His best ...

Some tips on the easy way to drawing girls: Look at a lot of real girls for many years. Stare at them from a safe distance but try not to g...