scarecrows and sketches

Back in the day the Japanese would use animal skulls and other parts to create a smell to repell other animals from coming and eating their crops. The image on the left is a scarecrow with a crane head. The images on the left are after looking at Brom's book with stick men in it. I really liked the way he designed them. Barnes and nobles sketching

wednesday night sketching

When I lived in san jose I would go out sketching every wednesday night with other art friends, now that I've moved to Brisbane I haven't been sketching, so last night I went to our local barnes and nobles to sketch. I was by myself for part of it, but a friend from town stopped by and kept me company. Hope you enjoy.

more scarecrow ideations

Here are some more scarecrow ideations I've been sketching. I was looking up the history of scarecrows from different cultures and decided to play around with some of those. I still have a lot to explore, but i found windmills an interesting add on to the scarecrow. Maybe he's so bad at scaring crow they've made a nest on his head. I was trying to get away from a typical scarecrow head (sack, pumpkins, etc) and thought maybe a potted plant would be cool. Maybe there isnt' any dirt inside and pot had holes in it for eyes so you can see he doesnt' have a brain. I hope you enjoy! Thanks for stopping by.

sketching from over christmas vacation

Barnes and nobles during break
at the airport waiting to fly to indiana
airport coming back

my grandfather and my dad watching tv