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Monday, January 11, 2010 2:53:47 PM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled Crafting Your Characters:
J. R. said, ""Crafting Your Characters"Have you ever taken your main characters to therapy?Have you tried figuring out what's playing on their iPods?Techniques on how to make characters multi-dimensional and get readers to care about them.Character..." more
Monday, January 11, 2010 2:51:47 PM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled Hiked Mt. Baldy:
J. R. said, "This was an incredible Hike, and what a great day.7-11.. the day 7-11 gives out free slushies, so I hear.Okay, here are some photos of the hike.Yes it was hot, and yes I was really tired, but enjoyed the entire day."
Monday, January 11, 2010 2:51:47 PM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled The Owl and The Pussycat:
J. R. said, "Pen and Ink. My first test at pen and ink... I think I like it.. May be more of this coming soon."
Monday, January 11, 2010 2:49:47 PM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled Portfolio:
J. R. said, "What makes a good portfolio?Choosing your portfolio - Make sure your work is not slipping out of the plastic sleeves. Pick a tangible size, preferably 8.5 x 11 or close to is best for table top.Select 12-15 pieces of your best work.Keep your style..." more
Monday, January 11, 2010 2:49:47 PM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled Animation Alley Winners of the Chalk Festival 2009 - YAY:
J. R. said, "What a surprise for us and a great TREAT to win a category... you can view more winners here too... http://www.pasadenachalkfestival.com/I am speechless except for the fact that I believe we all had such a great time and will try to make this an..." more
Monday, January 11, 2010 2:47:47 PM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled Pasadena Chalk Festival 2009 - Where Wild Things Roam:
J. R. said, "The Chalk Festival this year is so far amazing... started off with some scary wet weather, which you do not want when you are drawing a 10 foot picture with chalks (Pastels) on the ground outdoors. Anyway it was only some light drizzle so after..." more
Monday, January 11, 2010 2:47:47 PM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled Illustrator Schmooze May:
J. R. said, "Our Topic was "Crafting Your Characters"Have you ever taken your main characters to therapy?Have you tried figuring out what's playing on their iPods?We shared insights and wisdom collected from various sources.. discussed tips, strategies, and..." more
Monday, January 11, 2010 2:45:47 PM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled Illustrators Show 2008 - The Collection:
J. R. said, "The CollectionMy Cow Character as a Balloon AnimalThe IllustratorsGloria Martin (Digital Media)‘Hansel & Gretel’‘Workout’‘Snowy Blowy’Denise Clemmensen - (Mixed Media)(also playing music at the show)Janice Balinas‘Solar Moon’..." more
Monday, January 11, 2010 2:45:47 PM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled Illustrators Assignment - Fables - 2007:
J. R. said, "These are the projects from our Illustrators Group from 2007 - Enjoy"
Monday, January 11, 2010 2:43:47 PM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled Tony's Big Surprise:
J. R. said, "This is Tony.He was my horse growing up. He was an old lazy horse. He only liked to eat, and eat and eat. That is about all he did. One time I was riding Tony bareback, which I do not advise, and he would not go. I kicked his sides with my little..." more
Monday, January 11, 2010 2:43:47 PM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled Puff Puff.... Smoke Animals:
J. R. said, "This was inspired by smoke rings... ya no... the kind you make when you smoke and blow with your jaw moving up and down and you get smoke rings.This dragon is having fun making smoke animals. They are very tricky ya no.. not easy to do, nothing like..." more
Monday, January 11, 2010 2:41:48 PM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled Space Police Catch Robot In Hybrid Charge Station Break-In:
J. R. said, "Space police investigate break-insPublished: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 9:03 PM MDTSPACE POLICE believe there may be more than one burglar at work with several new reports of thefts from Hybrid Charging Stations."We are starting to see more burglaries..." more
Monday, January 11, 2010 2:41:48 PM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled Oh the places you'll go!:
J. R. said, "This was a painting (watercolor) done for an on-line newsletter.I would love to travel around in my own air ship! What fun!"
Monday, January 11, 2010 2:41:48 PM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled Visit the Pasadena Chalk Festival:
J. R. said, "It is a blast.. and the art is incredible. It is Father's Day weekend at the Paseo Mall in Pasadena.. Here are pics from 2007. I did a piece from my COWS project. Enjoy the photos. Also here are pics from some favorites and winners. They are so FUN!"
Monday, January 11, 2010 2:39:47 PM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled Portfolio:
J. R. said, "What makes a good portfolio?Choosing your portfolio - Make sure your work is not slipping out of the plastic sleeves. Pick a tangible size, preferably 8.5 x 11 or close to is best for table top.Select 12-15 pieces of your best work.Keep your style..." more
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 5:39:36 AM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled More Black and White.. Ink Pen Illustration:
J. R. said, "Puss n' Boots!"
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 4:03:27 AM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled Oh the places you'll go!:
J. R. said, "This was a painting (watercolor) done for an on-line newsletter.I would love to travel around in my own air ship! What fun!"
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 4:03:27 AM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled The Owl and The Pussycat:
J. R. said, "Pen and Ink. My first test at pen and ink... I think I like it.. May be more of this coming soon."
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 4:03:27 AM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled Portfolio:
J. R. said, "What makes a good portfolio?Choosing your portfolio - Make sure your work is not slipping out of the plastic sleeves. Pick a tangible size, preferably 8.5 x 11 or close to is best for table top.Select 12-15 pieces of your best work.Keep your style..." more
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 4:03:27 AM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled Crafting Your Characters:
J. R. said, ""Crafting Your Characters"Have you ever taken your main characters to therapy?Have you tried figuring out what's playing on their iPods?Techniques on how to make characters multi-dimensional and get readers to care about them.Character..." more
Sunday, July 12, 2009 2:45:14 AM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled Hiked Mt. Baldy:
J. R. said, "This was an incredible Hike, and what a great day.7-11.. the day 7-11 gives out free slushies, so I hear.Okay, here are some photos of the hike.Yes it was hot, and yes I was really tired, but enjoyed the entire day."
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 9:48:38 PM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled Animation Alley Winners of the Chalk Festival 2009 - YAY:
J. R. said, "What a surprise for us and a great TREAT to win a category... you can view more winners here too... http://www.pasadenachalkfestival.com/I am speechless except for the fact that I believe we all had such a great time and will try to make this an..." more
Monday, January 11, 2010 2:53:47 PM
J. R. Swain wrote a blog post titled More Black and White.. Ink Pen Illustration:
J. R. said, "Puss n' Boots!"