The Art of German Shible - Online Portfolio v4

Music in Motion

Thursday, June 18, 2009 | By German - 0 comments

Brown pencil on 21.3X29.5 Heavy Paper.

Labels: moleskine, music, sketchbook

10 min. Pose

Thursday, June 11, 2009 | By German - 0 comments

Vermillion pencil on 8.5X11 Ivory Cartridge Paper.

Drawing the figure will always identify an area where one needs to improve whether it is line, tone, perspective or composition. It is a constant process of self-correction and improvement. That is the challenge that drives me to seek out a class every week.

This was a terrific model because of his sinewy form and experienced character. a personal favorite & longer pose from life drawing class.

Labels: life drawing, sketchbook

1 Min. Gesture

Wednesday, June 03, 2009 | By German - 0 comments

Vermillion pencil on 8.5X11 Ivory Cartridge Paper.

Been attending The Keyhole Sessions lately as a supplement to my regular life drawing course. Their tagline is "The raciest life-drawing class you'll ever experience." boy, do they ever mean it. The models are partly costumed and partly sassy. Anyone interested in an alternative to life drawing and live in the Toronto area come on down.

I'll be there sketchbook and pencil ready to record all the debauchery Keyhole Sessions has to offer.

Labels: life drawing, sketchbook, the keyhole sessions

For Mike

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 | By German - 1 comments

Brown pencil on 9X12 93lb. Heavyweight Drawing Paper.

Mike is one of my favorite artists. Every time I look through his sketchbook it's a real treat, he is always very creative and inventive with his designs. I did this doodle based on a drawing Mike did on his blog. I invite you all to check it out sometime.

Labels: march, michal szczepanski, sketchbook

Viking Design

Tuesday, March 10, 2009 | By German - 3 comments

Brown pencil on 9X12 93lb. Heavyweight Drawing Paper.

Labels: concept, march, sketchbook, viking

Lion

Monday, March 09, 2009 | By German - 0 comments

Brown pencil on 9X12 93lb. Heavyweight Drawing Paper.

Labels: lion, march, sketchbook

Another Hellboy Sketch

Sunday, March 08, 2009 | By German - 0 comments

Brown pencil on 9X12 93lb. Heavyweight Drawing Paper.

Sometimes when I sit down to draw in my sketchbook I have no idea what I am going to do or I only have a faint impression of what I would like to do. There are those other times when I know exactly what I want and I don't even need to think about it. It's just reflex. Those are the fun drawings.

This is one of those reflex drawings. Personally I feel that drawing, the act, should just be reflex to the expression anyways so I'm always satisfied when it happens.

Labels: hellboy, march, sketchbook

Design Studies

Friday, March 06, 2009 | By German - 0 comments

Brown pencil on 9X12 93lb. Heavyweight Drawing Paper.

Labels: march, sketchbook

Hellboy

Thursday, March 05, 2009 | By German - 0 comments

Brown pencil & terra cotta on 9X12 93lb. Heavyweight Drawing Paper.

Despite what the majority of sketches on the blog might say, I like to work with col erase pencils. I use a warm brown spectrum made up of brown, tuscan red, vermilion & terra cotta because I like the impression they create on the natural white paper I draw on.

Labels: hellboy, march, sketchbook

Monkey King

Tuesday, March 03, 2009 | By German - 2 comments

Brown pencil on 9X12 93lb. Heavyweight Drawing Paper.

Labels: march, monkey king, sketchbook, sun wu kong

Cafe Sketch'n

Monday, March 02, 2009 | By German - 0 comments

Brown pencil on 9X12 93lb. Heavyweight Drawing Paper.

Labels: march, sketchbook, tim hortons

Playing Around

Sunday, March 01, 2009 | By German - 0 comments

Brown pencil on 9X12 93lb. Heavyweight Drawing Paper.

Labels: march, sketchbook

Yawning Lion

Thursday, February 26, 2009 | By German - 1 comments

Brown pencil on 9X12 93lb. Heavyweight Drawing Paper.

Labels: lion, sketchbook

Thought Process

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 | By German - 1 comments

Marker on 9X12 93lb. Heavyweight Drawing Paper.

Labels: sketchbook

Dragoon Study

Saturday, February 21, 2009 | By German - 1 comments

Brown pencil,Marker & India Ink on 9X12 93lb. Heavyweight Drawing Paper.

Labels: concept, sketchbook

Incomplete Sketch

Friday, February 20, 2009 | By German - 0 comments

Brown pencil & Marker on 9X12 93lb. Heavyweight Drawing Paper.

Labels: incomplete, sketchbook

Hanya Mask

Wednesday, February 18, 2009 | By German - 4 comments

Brown pencil on 9X12 93lb. Heavyweight Drawing Paper.

Labels: concept, hanya, sketchbook

Corto Maltese

Tuesday, February 17, 2009 | By German - 0 comments

Brown pencil on 9X12 93lb. Heavyweight Drawing Paper.

"For me, my travels have been the chance to go to a place that already exists in my imagination." Hugo Pratt

Labels: corto maltese, hugo pratt, quotes, sketchbook

Eye See You!

Thursday, February 12, 2009 | By German - 0 comments

Brown pencil on 9X12 93lb. Heavyweight Drawing Paper.

I've been out of it for a few days now.. Kinda getting my bearings again with a renewed focus about things.

Labels: blog, sketchbook

Subway Sketch'n

Sunday, February 08, 2009 | By German - 1 comments

HB pencil on 9X12 65lb. Sketchbook Bond.

Labels: sketchbook, subway sketches, transit sketches

Emma Leroy

Friday, February 06, 2009 | By German - 4 comments

HB pencil on 9X12 65lb. Sketchbook Bond.

I've been working on my caricaturing skill by doodling the people I see on TV. My efforts are to improve capturing an accurate likeness quickly. This is my take on Janet Wright who plays Emma Leroy on CTV's Corner Gas which is absolutely awesome.

Labels: caricature, corner gas, emma leroy, janet wright, sketchbook

Study of a Face for a Warrior, After Leonardo

Wednesday, February 04, 2009 | By German - 0 comments

HB pencil on 9X12 65lb. Sketchbook Bond.

Labels: leonardo da vinci, sketchbook, study

Movie Sketching

Monday, February 02, 2009 | By German - 0 comments

HB pencil on 9X12 65lb. Sketchbook Bond.

Sketched while watching The Phantom Menace. Strange creatures and humanoids are always refreshing to draw. Since people have no preconceptions about them I feel more freedom to draw whatever.

Labels: concept, neimoidian, sketchbook

St. James the Greater, after Leonardo

Friday, January 30, 2009 | By German - 0 comments

HB pencil on 9X12 65lb. Sketchbook Bond.

Leonardo is one of my favorite artists. Not only for his work but for his dedication to the pursuit of knowledge.

Labels: leonardo da vinci, sketchbook, study

Pencil Doodling

Thursday, January 29, 2009 | By German - 2 comments

HB pencil on 9X12 65lb. Sketchbook Bond.

I like to be very casual when I draw in my sketchbook. I kinda just turn off my brain and let loose.

Labels: sketchbook

Akuma

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 | By German - 2 comments

HB pencil on 9X12 65lb. Sketchbook Bond.

Labels: akuma, sketchbook, street fighter

Archfiend of Fire

Saturday, January 24, 2009 | By German - 1 comments

HB pencil on 9X12 65lb. Sketchbook Bond.

Labels: ffiv, final fantasy iv, rubicante, sketchbook

Archfiend of Water

Friday, January 23, 2009 | By German - 2 comments

HB pencil on 9X12 65lb. Sketchbook Bond.

Labels: cagnazzo, ffiv, final fantasy iv, sketchbook

Demitri Maximoff

Thursday, January 22, 2009 | By German - 1 comments

HB pencil on 9X12 65lb. Sketchbook Bond.

Labels: darkstalkers tribute book, demetri maximoff, sketchbook, udon, wip

Subway Sketch'n

Monday, January 19, 2009 | By German - 1 comments

HB pencil on 9X12 65lb. Sketchbook Bond.

This past Sunday marked the first time I attended Bobby Chiu's Subway Sketch Group over in Toronto. It was loads of fun and every one was pretty friendly. I even spoke with Bobby for a bit but I was nervous in doing so, to be honest.

I definitely intend to make this a weekly ritual. Especially since my friends and I are committed to a post-ritual curry from Sushi-on-bloor =9

Labels: sketchbook, subway sketches, transit sketches

Sketch'n On The Bus

Friday, January 16, 2009 | By German - 2 comments

HB pencil on 9X12 65lb. Sketchbook Bond.

Since I don't own an ipod or like to play video games for very long, I carry my sketchbook around for entertainment. I usually sit perched in a discreet corner and sketch away. These were done on Mississauga transit.

As a side note, I think I need a new scanner or need to press down harder when I draw. It's hard for the scan to capture all the little nuances of the original =<

Labels: sketchbook, subway sketches, transit sketches

Trip to the library

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 | By German - 1 comments

HB pencil on 9X12 65lb. Sketchbook Bond.

I'm a big fan of reading, books and the library. Unfortunately, this scene is not that exaggerated when you combine me and the three.

Labels: self portrait, sketchbook

Archfiend of Earth

Monday, January 12, 2009 | By German - 3 comments

HB pencil on 9X12 65lb. Sketchbook Bond.

Scarmiglione from Final Fantasy IV! My absolute favorite game of the series. Inspired by Hyadain's take on the archfiend theme: link

Labels: ffiv, final fantasy iv, hyadain, scarmiglione, sketchbook

Fighter's Spirit

Sunday, January 11, 2009 | By German - 0 comments

HB pencil on 9X12 65lb. Sketchbook Bond.

A little study of a couple of boxers. I've been doing a few of those in my sketchbook. I always liked the intensity and ferocity of boxers but I've haven't been able to capture those qualities. I'll keep at it till I got it.

I think that's part of the gift and curse of an artist, pursuing that which is intangible, trying to give form to the formless. It's oddly satisfying!

Labels: boxers, boxing, sketchbook

Sabina portrait rough

Monday, December 15, 2008 | By German - 1 comments