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mikemack1984
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[2006-08-09 13:03:54 +0000 UTC]
"Change the scheme alter the mood"
(United States)
# Statistics
Favourites: 413; Deviations: 424; Watchers: 1131
Watching: 291; Pageviews: 70848; Comments Made: 1531; Friends: 291
# Interests
Favorite visual artist: Glen Keane, J. Scott Campbell, Ruben EsqFavorite movies: BTTF, Jurassic Park, LoR, Star Wars, Die Hard, The Dark Knight
Favorite bands / musical artists: hard rock, pop, film scores/soundtracks, showtunes
Favorite gaming platform: PS3
Tools of the Trade: pencil and paper
Other Interests: movies, television, sports, work
# About me
For as long as i can remember i have always wanted to be involved in the movies. In animation to be more precise. It all started when i saw "Aladdin" when i was younger and then "Jurassic Park". Both those movies changed my life and gave me the creative spark that i still carry today.Sounds so romantic doenst it? Really i should have been more active on here and in the art world than i was. Im looking to change that this year. Seems i have a whole lot more free time to devote to my passion now so im hoping you will all help me and ride along with me as i figure out where i want to go and what i want to do.
Now if you'll excuse me my printer is out of ink again.
-storyboard artist
-wannabe pinup artist
-animator
-bbw artist
-cartoonist
Core Skills
An skilled animator familiar with traditional animation, life drawing, motion studies, and character development.
Created detailed story boards for film shorts and is building an independent feature length long project.
Experienced in in-betweening, stop motion, and layout and design.
Knowledgeable in using industry standard technology tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Digicel Flipbook, and Toonboom.
Experience
Licorne Films, "Trip to the Planetarium" 2007
Worked as character designer and lead animator on various scenes, including: slithering snake. Dancing clock, animated buildings, Apollo 11 capsule, transitional scene into live action dock, and multiple scenes with main character, a talking seagull who ties the 15 minute short together.
Short Film to be Featured at the Short Films Corner Cannes Film Festival 2008
Venom Original Films, "The Buried Truth" 2007
Produced all storyboards for a live action film while in the development phase.
Education
Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art BA 2006
Concentration in Cinematic Animation
Current Residence: Gloucester, MA
Favourite genre of music: Film score and musical
Favourite style of art: animation and comics
MP3 player of choice: ipod nano
Favourite cartoon character: Genie from aladdin
Personal Quote: Take what ya can. Give nothin' back.
# Comments
Comments: 269
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what a nice refreshing gallery of art! Seems like we have a common theme.Β
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To combat this idiocy, 'Orders are to post a journal to prove that your account is real.
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That is all.
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Merry Christmas Mike!
All the best,
Chris
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I really like your art. Hope to see more of it soon.
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thank you very much
please check out my facebook page MacSketchyArt
I update there a lot
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Merry Christmas Mike!!!
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All the best,
Β
Chris
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Happy Thanksgiving, Mike!
All the best,
Chris
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Thanks Christ
Hopes yours Β was good too
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Hey Mike!
Well, Germany has no Thanksgiving but thanks nevertheles!
Best wishes,
Chris
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your stuff is kind of old-school Disney-ish I think
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thats what I grew up on. Thank you very much.
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Saw you're a Bruins fan and love your style, ever draw any hockey players?
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I am. Thanks for checking them out.
I've never drawn any specific players.
If you are interested in getting one done my commission schedule is open
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Thank you very much.
That is one of my favorite descriptions in a while. Thanks again.
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Just wanted to say that your artwork is superb. You draw the most gorgeous plus-sized girls I've seen in a while.
I was also wondering, would you ever consider drawing some of the characters from Monster High? I think you could have some fun with their designs, and they're certainly characters who could do with a little more curve...
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Thank you very much. Glad you like checking them out.
You know, I have been liking their designs as well and thought the same thing.
Maybe in the future they will get some more attention from me.
Thanks for the suggestion.
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You're Β very welcome. I am loving your style. The Disney girls look great.
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Good Day!
I have been watching your DA page for quite some time and I have a few questions for you. (if you wouldn't mind answering them)
1. When you are drawing do you see an image in your head you want to get down on paper or do you just sort of draw it?
2. Do you sketch digitally with a tablet or on real paper first?
3. I would ask "How does posing work?" but that's a pretty broad question. When I draw I feel as if my poses are 'flat'. Mind you that could be due to my little colouring knowledge but it still doesn't feel right.
4. I see little improvement in my art. I was 13 when I joined this site. And it's upsetting to think I wasted 5 years. If I want to improve, should I study humans? How they move? How would I go about doing this?
I am quite young and just started my first year in a film program at University. (Film also interests me but animation does a lot more) I wanted to go to an art school but I have nothing to present that I think is quality in a portfolio and everything is pretty far away and costly.
Next semester I am going to take an Art 100 class.
Then during my second year I am going to try and take 220 which is two dimensional art and then 230 which is an introduction to drawing course.
Thank you for reading! Have a lovely day~!
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Hello there,Thank you for writing me. I am very glad you enjoy my art.
I will do my best to answer them.
1. Most of the time I try to set out with an ideal image yes. SOme of them are variations of practice poses and alterations. I use reference a lot for my pinup works.
2. I draw everything out on paper with pencil and inks then color digitally in photoshop.
3. Use reference when you can, either from books, online or your own posing. I take pics myself a bit when I cant quite find the right angle on my hands or how a body would be posed. Again I use a lot of reference for my pinups.
4. I say keep at it and you will see improvement soon. I am still evolving and learning as an artist. You should always study humans and everything. I do not always follow this rule but relaly you can't figure out how to draw something unless you know what it looks like. Drawing one object can also translate to drawing another. Learning about how to convey structure and weight is great skill.
I think you are on a good path with being in school and learning film. I went and studied animation, 2d animation, and there are now very jobs in that field but film is always evolving.
Keep at it. You're doing well from what I can Β see.
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YOu're welcome..
Loving your stuff.
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Thanks for the , I really appreciate it
I hope you have a wonderful day and a great week
If you like my work you can also check out my Facebook page
I update it more often, and I post different images there ^^
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You're very welcome.
Thank you and hope you have a good good one too
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How many points will it cost for a commision?
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I made you a request in a note I sent you, will you accept?
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I don't really have time for requests at the moment.
if you would like to schedule a commission then I can arrange that.
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What is the cost for a commision?
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How much for a colored in commision?
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Full colored is $80
includes multiple prints and shipping costs
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How many points for a commision request?
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I'm afraid I don't understand what you mean by "points"
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You know, the circle pluses that are used for commisions.
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I deal with the paypal button on my blog page.
I've never used any buttons here.
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You mean DA points for my commision?
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Sometimes. I have a lot on my plate at the moment.
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Can you do one for Dr. Naomi?Β images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cβ¦
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Thanks for the fav, I really appreciate it
I hope you have a wonderful day and a great week
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You are very welcome.
thank you very kindly as well Ms Stormy
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thank you very much.
your work is great too
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Your welcome. I really liked that piece.
You are really talented.
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