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[DoctorBone]

I think this book is up to about 10,000 pages now. LOL

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob020307a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob020307b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob020307c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob020307d.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob020307e.jpg

I will start keying all of this text in the SoFA soon!

[aggie93]

Hey Doc, I like the short name, BOB. A 10000 page book... WOW. LOL I am sure you could fill one out. I love to just look at your sketches and calligraphy. Sorry I do not post more on you thread, but I would only say the same thing over and over... WOW.

[CyborgJA]

1000 pages?
I hope the price will be not related to the number of pages :scream:

[DoctorBone]

Here are a few profile variation on the human form.
I plan to do several more.

People come in all shapes and sizes and I think that
the artist involved in depicting the human form should
be aware of the variety.

There are differences in body type, gender, age, ethnic
background and a myriad of other factors.
Da Vinci and Durer were certainly aware of this
as was William Rimmer MD. who was a
medical doctor as well as an artist.

The other reason that I think this is important is
that the balance/placement of the head on
top to the torso also depends somewhat
on body type and other physical factors.

More to come....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob021907a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob021907b.jpg

[Rebeccak]

Great stuff - looking forward to the book! :)

[kSeth]

Mentler! Been following your work for years from various forums. Bad lurker heh. Just wanted to thank you for sharing your processes. Always great tutorials and inspiring work-ethic, huge thanks!

[DoctorBone]

Daily dozen thumbnails.... Coffee stains and other things.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob022307a.jpg

[Icey]

The profiles are really extraordinary help! You never stop amazing me!

[SpiritDreamer]

Hi...DOC...:thumbsup: :)
BEAUTIFUL RYTHUM AND MOVEMENT IN THAT LAST GROUP...:bounce: :thumbsup:
Was thinking that in your book, you should have a whole chapter devoted to the importance of developing the memory muscle....like the minute you take your eye off of the model, you are working totally from memory kind of thing,..and this is when imagination kicks in...and that is why it is so important to work from and develope not only the memory muscle, but also the imagination muscle to use that memory with...just a passing thought, might make an interesting chapter in your book..:)
KEEP INSPIRED AND INSPIRING...DOC....:thumbsup:
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[DoctorBone]

Icey and Glen <> thanks for feeding the monkey

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob030507a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob030507b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob030507c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob030507d.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob030507e.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob030507f.jpg

[DoctorBone]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob030707.jpg

[DoctorBone]

Three from imagination and
a little Bridgman adaptation.
Just felt like playing today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/b0b031207a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob031207b.jpg

[razz]

Astonishing! Love the gestures a lot, there's a lot in them. Pleasure to stop by. Inspirational work here. I remember when I was starting to learn anatomy and look seriously at art (~8 motnhs back), you were one of those who really inspired me to go on. Now I'm a huge art addict (yeeah! :bounce: ). Lovely :D

[DoctorBone]

Razz <> will get by and check you out

For these I used an pastel pencils for the highlights; ivory and white.

Speckletone paper

Nexus rollerball pens from Koh.l.noor

Markers and marker blender for darks.

Here a couple of morning coffee stains.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob031407a.jpg

[Cyanid]

wicked stuff. your style is so unique!
I really get a boost from looking at all those clean constructed forms.

[DoctorBone]

Cyanid •••• Thanks for stopping by and feeding the Monkey

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob040207aweb.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob040207bb.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob040207cweb.jpg

[CgIcecube]

Wow :wise: lovely lessons!..Amazingly important notes thr!..Bit tough to read but ll mange :D

[DoctorBone]

BoneHead Stew

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041207a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041207b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041207c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041207d.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041207e.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041207f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041207g.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041207h.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041207i.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041207j.jpg

[anandpg]

WOW!:eek: Awesome as always!! thanks for the inspiration!:bowdown:

[DoctorBone]

anandpg <> much appreciated

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041807a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041807b.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

Hi...DOC...:)
GREAT WORK AS ALWAYS...:thumbsup: ....LOVE THOSE ...BOSHLINGS..NEVER KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT, OR WHAT THEY WILL MORPH INTO OR OUT OF.:eek: :scream: ...BUT ALWAYS ORIGINAL, AND ALWAYS EXCITING..:applause: :bounce:
KEEP INSPIRED AND INSPIRING...DOC :thumbsup:
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[DoctorBone]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob042607a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob042407a.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY....DOC ....:thumbsup:

Great Designs...The one with the human face and mask is FASNTASTIC...:bounce:
Have you ever seen the works of an artist whose name is Patrick Woodroffe....you can find him on google...check him out, I think you will find his works and words very inspiring and inspired.
His books are also great...His books are some of my favorites that are in my personal library...REAL TRESURES..:)
KEEP INSPIRED AND INSPIRING...DOC...:thumbsup:
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[DoctorBone]

Glen <> checked out Patrick <> major talent <> much appreciated

More fish soup and humble pie.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob042707a.jpg

[DoctorBone]

More denisons of the deep

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob050107d.jpg

[DoctorBone]

Need to get a bunch of stuff shot or scanned.

In the meantime here is one of my fine featherless friends

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob051407a.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

Hi...Doc...:)
AN UNREAL REAL...DOC. CLASSIC.....:bounce: :thumbsup:
REALLY LIKE THAT GESTUR-REAL ATTITUDE.....:scream:
Can't wait to see what's next...:)
GREAT JOB ..DOC..:thumbsup:
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[Intervain]

haha - love the fishie post! I think you've done the impossible and made me like a picture of fish for the first time in my life :D

[DoctorBone]

Here are a few studio pieces
Workshop demos and
a few personal works.

Most are mixed-media on
French's Speckletone
30" x 40"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob053107k.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob053107i.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob053107j.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob053107m.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob053107n.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob053107o.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob053107q.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob053107r.jpg

[DoctorBone]

Here are a few studio pieces
Workshop demos and
a few personal works.

Most are mixed-media on
French's Speckletone
30" x 40

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob053107u.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob053107t.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob053107s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob053107h.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob053107l.jpg

[Eiki]

Gorgeous works!
When I see your posts, I realize that I have to work more to better ...
Thanks for that :D:thumbsup:

[itayg]

amazing work, both in anatomy and designs/style. your thread is very inspiring to me.
thank you.


itay

[batte812]

Hi Doctor, thanks for sharing this with us! Some really strong faces in the last updates; this one (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob053107q.jpg) is my favorite.

[theflash]

Mr Doc you are awesome. I dont have words for those fishes. And I love the way your transform a gestural attitude to a character. Amazing!

[DoctorBone]

This is part of a
series of large pastels
on acid-free 100lb. Kraft cover

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/tg1web.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/tg4web.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/tg3web.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/tg2web.jpg

There are several more to
be posted once I photograph them.

[Mu]

Hey Doc Mic Ment...:D

These are absolutely gorgeous.

There's so much understanding, even in the slightly alienated anatomy, of the human form in them, and the poses and their interaction is just so enchanting... maybe a bit rather like the three sirens than three graces...

In the first one I love the strong and hot saturated orange spots which indicate the heavy blood supply areas. Also the way the forms kind of dissolve into abstract ideas of them is wonderfully executed.


The interaction between cool and warm hues in the second one is really exciting. So much to read there, like in a good book.

Third one is funny - and while it conveys the feeling of a loose and energetic sketch it really has all the depth a painting needs to feed a viewer's interest over a longer time than just the inital "whoa".


The "egyptian-esque", last one is my favourite. The tender core-shadows support the expressive poses in a way that together with the overall composition of your characters this looks like a ballet snapshot or an ancient ritual.


holysmokes, mayun! It's hawt!

[DoctorBone]

Mu You Are One Of The Few That Understand This Series of Paintings.... Really Appreciate You Feeding The Monkey!

Here are 4 more large pastels in the
Tre Grazie series and the section of
my studio where we are filming the
8 new anatomy DVD's

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/tg11-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/tg12.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/tg13-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/tg14.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/advdstudio.jpg

This One Is Just A Dry Run Thru

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/advd.jpg

[Mu]

hey,

you know what struck me today? I don't know if I ever mentioned it, but one thing that really fascinates me about you is how your determination to make every stroke just look good even extends into the realm of written words.

I mean, I was having a real hard time deciphering your ideas and notes on some of your previous anatomy studies, but all the time I knew it had much to do with the fact that you used a highly stylized form of handwriting.

And now, after this new set of wonderful pastels, when I checked out the writing on the board it kinda hit me over the head that here is a man who wants to make sure that even his writing looks like a painting.

This is otherworldly, really...:scream:

The shaded face in the second one is electrifying. Such a small area in the painting, but a vast area for emotional projections.

I love the liquid honey forms in the third one.

The combination of reflected light areas and cool against warm (again) in the last one defies the two-dimensionality of the medium itself... it looks more like a sculpture and the fact that you combined this with the flat areas in the background which kind of scream "the world is flat" is unbearably masterful.

I hope that one far away day, probably only when I am already white-haired and mumbling incomprehensible stuff into my beard while my nurse prepares lunch, I will be able to master so many aspects of creating figurative paintings in a similar way.

I will be thinking of your stuff, then.

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY ...DOC ..:thumbsup:

LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE BREATHING LIFE BACK INTO EXPRESSIONISM :bounce: :applause: :thumbsup: .....FANTASTIC JOB ..:)

TAKE CARE
Glenn

[DoctorBone]

Spiritdreamer and Mu much appreciated.
Here are a few shots to the studio and
the demonstration board after
the upper leg and knee demonstrations.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/studio1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/studio3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/studio13.jpg

Here is where I read and grab an nap now and them

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/studio14.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/studio15.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/studio16.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/studio19.jpg

This is the arena where we are filming the DVD's
should be done be the end of the summer.
We are also planning to do several shorter streaming video's.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/studio17.jpg

This a 8' 6"x 6' Tre Grazie painting just getting under way

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/studio9-1.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

Hi...Doc ...:)

GREAT to see your setup...must be nice to have all that space to work in.....even room for a thinking and dreaming couch ...jealous :scream: :)
Was wondering....what kind of surface is that last piece on...the large one....Is it canvas, masonite, paper ?.....just curious....Should be awsome, being that big .:thumbsup: ...LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING THE FINISHED PIECE ...:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[DoctorBone]

The last large painting is on stretched canvas (cotton duck) I usually work on a toothier linen but this was and one piece that never got finished so I gessoed over and started a new one.

Will record the progress on these piece so all can see the process.

Thanks for dropping by.:)

[CyborgJA]

I can only drool.

[lilirious]

*agrees with Serena* :drool:

[DoctorBone]

Here is the drawing arena after we finished filming the HAND dvd.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/ahanddvd.jpg

Got a chance to put a little paint on this bad boy
This is a big painting (6 x 8 feet) so I am roughing in in acrylic and will finish in oils.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/awip.jpg

[Eiki]

BOAH! AMAZING STUFF! :thumbsup:
Your paintings and sketches are so full of life! :applause: Enviable :D

[CgIcecube]

Awesome studio:bounce:The paintings are creatively brilliant but I couldnt understand them as perfectly as Mu has [:)]

P.S. : your handwriting is very special:buttrock:

[DoctorBone]

Will launch massive feedback attack soon to
all of your thread and leave mega stars.
Please know you are appreciated.
For us time is not necessarily money but it is art!

A few pages of coffee stains and other things.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob081907a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob082007a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob082107a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob0822.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob082307bw.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob082307cw.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob082607a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob082707a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob082807a.jpg

[wildsheepchase]

Wow...all of your work is great, but I really, really love those hand studies.
Overall, your line work is so lively, but still so clean. I find in my own drawings that in order to get some life into them, I have to be really loose, but my drawings are often really messy. I really admire your ability to keep the lines so clean lwithout having everything look rigid.

Your handwriting is also super cool. :)

[Auria]

seek the adventure, dont fear the unknown.

you have no idea how inspiring that is.

these sketches are. so. gorgeous. and i absolutly love the da vinci influence in layout and form. you figures are amazing. your definition, your form, your curves, your understanding of the figure in general is so incredibally inspiring.

and i completely agree with wildsheepchase about those hand studies. these "coffee stains" blow me away.

please.
please post more.

[DoctorBone]

Thanks for dropping by and feeding the Monkey.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob100207a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob100207b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob100707b.jpg

[anandpg]

Good Lord, Doc!! Its just mind blowing, the stuff you do...!!!:bounce: thanks for the inspiration, as always!!

[raylistic]

Nice antomy stuff, Doctor! will be looking at this thread often. =)

[SpiritDreamer]

INSPIRED AND VERY INSPIRING...AS ALWAYS ...DOC...:thumbsup: ..THANK YOU.:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[System404]

Those are awesome, love your color work. Makes me want to go back to the traditional media. Very inspiring.

[muttonman222]

just wow.........

[DoctorBone]

Trying To Get An
Expressive Mannerist Feel
To Incorporate Into My
New Series Of Paintings

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob101207e.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob101207d.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob101207c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob101207b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob101207a.jpg

[Mu]

These look like they shouldn't just incorporated into a painting. They look as if you should create the whole painting around them!

They are as talkative as a gossipmonger while maintaining an air of refined 19th century ennui.

[SpiritDreamer]

BEAUTIFUL, GRACEFUL, ELEGANT...WRIST AND HANDS AND HAND/WRIST GESTURES..DOC.:thumbsup: :)
INSPIRED, AND ALSO VERY INSPIRING, AS ALWAYS..DOC..:thumbsup:
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[DoctorBone]

I have parted ways with CA and will be posting and
participating more in this forum it the future

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob101707b.jpg

[ghoul]

...just wanted to stop here and to thank you for sharing your wonderful work with us! Some time ago I stumbled across your thread and you were one of the primary reasons I started studying anatomy. Also I am using some of your figure construction techniques you discribed earlier.

Thank you again, and keem them coming :)

-ivan

[DoctorBone]

These will be in a Gothic themed show by
THE RED SQUARE GALLERY PROJECT
in San Antonio from October, 20 Thru November, 10th

Tritych

Title: Il Caduto • Size: 24"x 60" (each) • Medium: Oil on Linen

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/fallen-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/Fallen2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/Fallen3.jpg

[DoctorBone]

Random morning madness.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob111607a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob111607b.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob111607f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob111607g.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob111607aq.jpg

[DoctorBone]

Random morning madness



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/111607k.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob111607j.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob111607l.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob111607m.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob111607n.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob111607o.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob111607p.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob111607aq.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob111607r.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob111607s.jpg

[DoctorBone]

Thanks All For Your Support
And Kind Responses!
Recent Notebook Pages
(From Imagination)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob121107h.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob121107i.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob121107j.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob121107k.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob121107l.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob121107n.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob121107o.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob121107p.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob121107q.jpg

[killermachine]

hi Dr.B
i wish the pages were bigger as i wanted to read the lines.im a real big fan of your artwork and your handwriting actually.every page in this post looks like a painting.iv followed your work since the time u had put up ur thread and it has been a big help.

best regards

[DoctorBone]

Thanks To Many For All Of The Kind Words.
Will Get To Your Threads Soon And Return The Favor.

Boning Up On Portraits
Workshop Demos

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/Port.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/Port1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/Port2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/Port3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/Port4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/Port5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/Port6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/Port8.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/Port11.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/Port10.jpg

[Intervain]

:bounce: beautiful portraits! Oh I've been scouring your thread like crazy lately - great stuff, great inspiration:buttrock:

[razz]

Lovely portraits! You do know what you're doing.
Only one thing bothers me. They all have this yellowish tone. Is it because of the photo or are they like this?

[DoctorBone]

Thanks all

Here are a couple of pages of
head constructions from
models and imagination

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob022508a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob022508b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/port022508f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/port022508c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/Port022508a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/port022508d.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/port022508b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/port022508e.jpg

[Kanga]

Wonderfull loose stuff!
The slightly wierder ones are also fascinating:).

Cheerio Chris

[SpiritDreamer]

WOW DOC...BEAUTIFUL WORK THERE.:applause: ..INSPIRED, AND VERY VERY INSPIRING...:bounce:

THANKS FOR SHARING DOC..:thumbsup:

TAKE CARE
Glenn

[DoctorBone]

Thanks To All
And And I Will Return The
Favor Soon With Feedback On
Your Sketchbook Threads

Charcoal, Pastel, Oil And
Mixed Media Demos
On Panel And Paper
From Resent Portrait And
Figure Workshops

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/port031908a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/port031908c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/port031908d.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/port031908f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/port031908g.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/port031908h.jpg

[muttonman222]

You keep on inspiring me everyday. thanks

[nightwoodwolf]

awesome drawings DoctorBone

[Sarxous]

Truely inspirating work my friend. I love the texture and yellow tint in all your stuff.

[ceruleanvii]

Great stuff, I love the way you warp anatomy yet keep it believeable - wish I could take a class with you!

[Venuscia]

Hi there,

Wow....The work and colours are amazing, I don't know which one I like more...they are all great :) Looking forward to seeing more....

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY DOC ....BEAUTIFUL WORK AS ALWAYS...:thumbsup: :)
That bottom one in frame #321, ...I just have to keep coming back to admire it...OUTSTANDING PIECE...:applause: :)
TAKE CARE, AND KEEP INSPIRED AND INSPIRING DOC.
Glenn

[DoctorBone]

Got absorbed in
The Classical Painting Atelier
by Juliette Aristides
this weekend and
highly recommend it
to all regardless of
stylistic preference.

The following pages
are a few notes and
thumbnails I made
while reading and
a few more made as
my mind wondered to
different things.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041408a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041408b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041408c.jpg

These last two which are
also posted in
"The Book of Bones"
are a revisit to
the shoulder girdle
starting with the
shoulder blade.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/Bottega/Bottega_Blade1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/Bottega/Bottega_Blade2.jpg

There is a little more
explanation on these in
The Book of Bones post.

[teo-disturbed]

Hi,
wow you have nice style, very exciting, impressive, dynamic and also very individual. I like it very much!
I've never seen anything like this before, modern Leonardo? :)

[calan]

FANTASTIC Thread! Very inspiring stuff!

Thanks a bunch for sharing all of this! I will definitly follow your work from now! :)

[DoctorBone]

Another Page
Of Morning
Madness

Yes Folks
The Old Dude
Is Me

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/b0b041808a.jpg

[DoctorBone]

Here Our
A Few Class
Demonstrations

And Some
W.I.P.S

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041808a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041808b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041808c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041808d.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041808l.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041808h.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041808j.jpg

As You Can See
The Last Image
Is An Pretty
Large Painting
That Is Nearing
Completion

[muttonman222]

I'm just blown away by your ability. I love how you keep it loose and fresh but still manage to give the forms so much volume.

[TheMiyamotoMusashi]

Amazing !!!

Check pm i wrote you something

[DoctorBone]

Couple More
For Good
Measure

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob042108a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041809.jpg

[TheMiyamotoMusashi]

Wow sir you are amaziing

Where did you learn those measurments from? Do you have some books published yourself?

Please respond my pm and recomend me some art and anatomy books i will purchase soon so i want to hear from you

Anyways i tried to find the book of the bones as you say you draw from and i could not find it on amazon, can you give me link where i can purchase it from?

And where can i purchase those 8 anatomy dvds from you?

If i understood good you will make a book with these drawings.I would sugest to include also the notes as text not handwrited but keyboard you know.I am sure there is lot of useful info there but it is not much clear from the drawings.:rolleyes:

Keep amaziiiing :)

[DoctorBone]

This Little Lady
Deserved More
Consideration

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob042208d.jpg

Mini-Me
6" x 6"
Selfl-Portrait

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob042208c.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

Hi ..DOC ..:wavey: :)

Just dpopping by to get a good dose of INSPIRATION..:lightbulb :)
BEAUTIFUL WORK AS ALWAYS, and DEFINITLY INSPIRING.
REALLY ENJOYING THE COOL AND WARM CONTRAST..GREAT COLOR HARMONY..:applause: :thumbsup:
THANKS FOR SHARING, and KEEP INSPIRED AND INSPIRING ..DOC..:thumbsup:

TAKE CARE
Glenn

[princesa]

this is amazing ! crazy!
i'm saving all your drawings and commentarys for a personal book. i'm drawing a lot with your bodys, lines and shadows. i take 1 draw from you and im experimenting, drawing and learning with it for a lot of days. so, probably, when i reach the last page, i'm 110years old (if i dont die earlier because all the cigarettes, he he he)
i dont know how to thank you!
i'm learning a lot

saludos from germany from a spanish admirer, you will get some beers from me if you come someday to my homeland spain :)

one question: the very first drawings... what materials you use? pen or ink? or both? and you color this after, while or before the drawing?

sorry for bad english

[DoctorBone]

A couple a pages and a
few thoughts about
eyes and expression.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob062008a.jpg

One thing that I have not
seen explained in the books
are the reasons for the angle
of the eye in profile.

There are several factors that
contribute to the severity of
the angle.

Number one is that the axis of
the eye ball is pointed slightly
downward when we are looking
straight ahead.

Second the upper lid usually crosses
the thickness of the iris and the lower
lid generally passes under it.

The third factor that is often
overlooked is that the upper
lid is considerably thicker than
the lower lid.

All of these factors taken together
account for the angle or slant of
the lids from a profile view.

This angle is usually underestimated
by beginners and many
experienced artists.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob062008b.jpg

We generally draw our own features
because we have looked at them
thousands of times.

Most of us have developed a
generic shorthand for eyes which
does not take into consideration
the expressive qualities that are
present in the model.

I also think that it is important
to draw the whole head or
at least the socket and side
of the nose when drawing
eyes.

It is my belief that we should
take every opportunity to
see the relationship of each
piece of the puzzle to its
surroundings.

These are just a few of
the possible expressions.

If you intend to be an
illustrator or portrait artist
you should spend some
time learning are expression.

[TheMiyamotoMusashi]

Just tell me :

1. Are you rich?

2. Where do you work or have worked?

3. What is your salary?

Regards

[anandpg]

..just came to pay my respects once again, sir!:bowdown:.. thanks for those great notes on expression! priceless!!

[DoctorBone]

Couple Of
Pages Of
Coffee Stains
And Other
Things

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob080608A.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob081208a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob081208b.jpg

[DoctorBone]

I Revisit The
Construction Of
The Figure
Whenever
Time Permits

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/Bottega_UpperLegA.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/Bottega_UpperLegB.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/Bottega_UpperLegC.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/Bottega_UpperLegD.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/Bottega_UpperLegE.jpg[/b][/i][/color][/size]

[Intervain]

great stuff as always - thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

[Mu]

Whenever
Time Permits

And regardless of wether time permits I make sure to check all of your updates... was always worth the effort...^^

[DoctorBone]

The Bone Doctor's
Studies After
Nicholai Fechin

Currently I Am Having
Coffee With Nicolai
Every Morning To
See What I Can Learn

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob090408a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob090708a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob090908A.jpg

[killermachine]

ur new sketches are great.my favourite is the last one.i think you should compile all of them into a book.i'd buy a copy for sure

[DoomedSeraph]

Just looked through the last few pages and wanted to comment on how beautiful and inspirational your drawing and painting is.

Having said that I'm going to go back to page one and look at everything you've uploaded. Love it.

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY DOC..BEAUTIFUL AND INSPIRING WORK AND THOUGHTS AS ALWAYS..:)
QUESTION......Is that a method of composing that you are using in the three quarter view of the woman..next to the last one posted.
If it is, could you explain it a little....Just curious as to how it works.
I really like the way you have devided the space in that rectangle...:)
TAKE CARE...and KEEP INSPIRED and INSPIRING DOC..:thumbsup:
Glenn

[DoctorBone]

Coffee
Grounds

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob091408.jpg

Glenn I start all
my works now with
this grid

It is in many ways
the classical approach
to composition
but I use it more
as a way to get
started and get
the feel and rhythm
of the page

I especially like
having some
diagonals on
the page to
relate angles to

Since the proportional
system I use is
based on gridded
figure I think I
subconsiously
relate that to
these grids

[SpiritDreamer]

:) HEY DOC..Thanks for explaining that..I think I get it now...GREAT system and use of it.:thumbsup: ..It allows you to relate to everything properly in the composition ..depthwise, ballancewise, and rhythmwise.
Simple, but very effective way of breaking up the negitive space surrounding the figure, creating depth, ballance, and rhythm throughout the picture plane, and ending up with UNITY in the end, at the same time..BEAUTIFUL..:bounce::)

Keep INSPIRED and INSPIRING DOC.
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[DoctorBone]

Coffee
Stains
And
Crossiant
Crumbs

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob091808.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob091808b.jpg

[JohanGold]

this is amazing my friend

post more plz

[Heozart]

Your figure works are always very inspiring. And although I have given up trying to figure out every word in your handwriting, they are so beautiful to look at, almost like ancient cryptic messages.

[TedNindo]

This is an amazing thread with tons of interessting information. I just started going through the first few posts. Thank you for sharing you knowledge. Just one downside but maybe its just me but sometimes I have difficulty to read the text on your studys wich is a pitty because the stuff I can read is very interessting. Don't get me wrong the writings are looking beautifull I just have difficulty to read some parts of it.

[DoctorBone]

I Am Trying
To Do A Rough
Figure Composition
And A Head Or Two
Everyday Before I
Start To Paint

As Per Usual
No Reference


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob091808c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob092408a.jpg

[princesa]

amazing !! !!!

[DoctorBone]

A Page Of
Caffeine Induced
Morning Madness

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob092608a.jpg

[DoctorBone]

The Java
Juice
Journal

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob100108a-1.jpg

[aesis412]

Hey DoctorBone great thread, I love the grid system your using in your drawings, you might of already answered this but are you drawing these on paper then scanning them.

[DoctorBone]

These Are
Scanned Pages
From My
Sketchbooks


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob100608A.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob100608B.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob101308b-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob101608a.jpg

[alenah]

.. I wanted to tell you many times already - I am another one admiring your amazing, systematic and skillfull work ..
so I finally did it, told you :)
not been posting here - but - actually awaiting each single new post of yours,
thanks for sharing, a.

[ForzaInter]

Inspiring! :) Thanks for sharing

Love this red pen (?) on coloured paper style!

[jesu]

Hello Mr. Michaelis Mentler
Sir,... this is amazing anatomy thread and lot of things to learn from here. Thanks alot to share ur studies.

[alicelefay]

Amazing style!
Inspiring thread!!
I really really find so interesting to look at your sketches, so particular and vivid!
I love the image-text combination, so Reinassance style, and your line is awesome!
Waiting to see more from you :)

[DoctorBone]

Here is
the latest
little head
demo from
SoFA's Tuesday
afternoon group

It terms of color
I use a variety of
materials and
try not to get
into to much
of a procedure mode

This last one was
done primarily with
a Payne's Gray nu-pastel

I try to have a variety
of material available
and often mix dry
and wet media

I just try to
get into the
drawing and
not over think it

I aim more for
attitude and
expression than I do
accuracy or realism

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/LL103008a.jpg

[collings]

your thread is so inspiring, thanks a lot for sharing your drawings studies !

[DoctorBone]

A Couple of Pages
From the Weekend

Single pears;
some from ref.,
some from life
and a couple from
imagination

This is a homework
assignment I give my
students from time to time.

Thought is was time for me
to revisit it myself.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/111608a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/111608b.jpg

Will finish the
second page
and do a few with
multiple pears

[Intervain]

wow love those pear studies - so much inspiration indeed! Thanks for sharing sir:arteest:

[Vidar3d]

Those pear studies are really excellent. I'm going to head out and buy some fruit...

[DoctorBone]

This one of the exercises from
my online figure structure workshop

L'Exerciizio ::: 42

Torso (Rhomboids and Serratus Anterior)

Rhomboids:

There are two muscles in the Rhomboid group,
the Rhomboid Minor which originates at the Seventh
Cervical Vertebra and inserts at the spine of
the Scapula and the Rhomboid Major which originates
at the Dorsals down to the fifth vertebra and
inserts at the outer edge of the Scapula

Serratus Anterior:

The Serratus Anterior muscles originate at far
underside edge of the Scapula almost connecting
with the Rhomboid group and insert on each rib
down to the Eight Thoratic sometimes even the
ninth.

Since both of these muscle group attach to the
Scapula it is obvious that they work together
to pull the Scapula; backward, forward, up and
down. The Scapula is not attached to other
bony structures and floats around the rib
cage with the assistance of these two
muscle groups.

There is a third muscle that gets involved
that we will deal with at some point called
the Levator Scapulae which originates just
behind the Sternal Mastoid and inserts
at the top of the blade of the Scapula.

Were get into the muscles of the Shoudler
next and work are way down the arm.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/Bottega/Bottega_RhomboidsB.jpg

[aethalin]

Hiya,

I relaly love your style. It is reminiscent of sketches of antiquity. The movement of your gestures are really nice. I like how you keep the form and weight with your gestures. You work always makes me want to sketch. Keep them coming :)

As always take care, be safe, and farewell

aethalin

[DoctorBone]

Recent Pages
From My Drawing Journals

The few thumbnails
of the three ladies

Some thoughts from
Harold Speed on Drawing

My thoughts about
those thoughts

A few quick studies
from OM reference
and a head roughly
based on a Fechin work

I will get by and take
a peak at everyone's
threads before the
first of the year!!!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob122108a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob122108b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob122108c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob122108d.jpg

[Mu]

Dottore!

I find it quite fascinating how you have hit on a never-ending topic with your three ladies. I never tire of seeing a new take on the same theme by you.

I love the tension in the female head study, starting from the collar bone reaching up to the forehead. It's really amazing.

What do you use for highlighting on your studies? White ink pens?

Have a wonderful new year, Doc!

yours
Mu

[alicelefay]

it's amazing, simply amazing...how you reached such a interesting style, how these images sound interesting and captivating.
Your anatomy drawing is wonderful, your line is.
And i LOVE those humans merged with letters and words, written in a way that, from far, recalls some elvish alphabet...i love love love your work! ^_^

[selphoo]

hello DoctorBone!

great updates as usually- i like most of all the dynamic in poses... wonderfull style..

i wish u a creative new year 2009!

cheers!

[DoctorBone]

Coffee Stains
And Doughnut
Droppings

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob021909C.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob021909A.jpg

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[AmrutRaju]

Hi,Michaelis

Ur Drawings are Amazing, i m truly inspired by ur Anatomy study, really i love ur style!:bowdown:

[DoctorBone]

Coffee Stains
And Doughnut
Droppings

Let Me Know If You
Are Coming To The
Dallas Workshop



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob030809A.jpg

[DoctorBone]

I try to do a few
pages of thumbnail
figures on a
regular basis

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob031209A.jpg

[DoctorBone]

Book of Bones
03/13/09

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob031309A.jpg

[DoctorBone]

Odds & Ends
Laying Around
The Studio

A Couple
Of Black Broad
Chalk Talks

A Couple
Of Quick
Figure Studies

A Hand Full
Of Heads

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob041609A.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob041609B.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob041609C.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob041609I.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob041609D.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob041609E.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob041609F.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob041609H.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob041609G.jpg

[anandpg]

Hey Doc! Welcome back Sir! :scream: Thanks a lot for the inspiration!:thumbsup:

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY DOC..:wavey: ..I second that...WELCOME BACK..:thumbsup:

INSPIRED AND INSPIRING AS ALWAYS..:)

Really like where your going with the not so average, but real none the less face types...GREAT OBSERVATIONS...:)

Keep churning them out DOC....ALWAYS a real learning experiance, and pleasure seeing your works, and reading your thoughts..:thumbsup: :arteest:
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[LordMcGoat]

Well I just worked my way though every page from page 26 back to the start, and my life is richer for it, thank you. Now I just have to go through again and save all the images :)

[DoctorBone]

Thanks All

Here Are Some
Chalk Talks

Try To Photo
Before I
Erase Them

Also Portrait
Demos From My
Weekly Portrait
Workshops In
A Variety Of
Techniques

A Few From Life
But Most From
Imagination

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob051409A.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob051409B.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob051409C.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob051409D.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob051409E.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob051409F.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob051409G.jpg

[DoctorBone]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob051409H.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob051409I.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob051409J.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob051409K.jpg

[anandpg]

WOW!!..... :drool:

[DoctorBone]

Back To Some Basics

Actually It Is Always
About The Basics

Focusing On Features For
A Couple Of Weeks
To Bone Up On
The Finer Points Of
Form & Structure

Have Been Looking At
Vanderpoel And Have
Gotten Some Good Stuff
From His Little Book.

Read The Copy As It
Relates Very Well To
The Little Drawings
Next To It.

As You Can See I Put Most
Of The Studies In Heads
Instead Of Treating Them
As Individual Objects.

I Think That It Is
Extremely Important
To Relate The Parts
To The Whole As
Much And As Often
As Possible.

It Seems To Me That
Vanderpoel Was Well
Understood By Bridgman
As His Book And Hatton's
Were The Main Sources
Available At The Time.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob060109a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob060109b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob060109c.jpg

[DoctorBone]

Lending
An Ear

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob061209a.jpg

[DoctorBone]

Thought some for you might find
this article in the winter issue of
American Artist Drawing Magazine
of some interest!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob020110D.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob020110E.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob020110F.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob020110G.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob020110H.jpg

[gregoo23]

Awesome sketchbook!
Great lines and I like how you play with proportions on some of your drawing.
Excellent analytical studies, thanks!

[BlenderFan]

Those are amazing works, such great learning tools. I didn't know you had a thread on cgsociety. This is great to watch.

Cheers and God bless.

[dscavenger]

wow..great stuff..

[DoctorBone]

Recent short poses from Tuesday life sessions

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob072610c-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob072610b-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob072610d.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob072610e.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob072610f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob072610g.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob072610h.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob072610i.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/bob072610j.jpg

[DoctorBone]

figurativearts
My first DVD in the Heads, Faces & Features series is ready to purchase. Volume One covers the structure of the skull and muscles of the face and neck. You can buy it now at:
Www.tsofa.com

[SpiritDreamer]

Hi DOC :wavey: Long time no see. ...Congrats on the DVD :thumbsup:


I just ordered it ...Can't wait to get it...should be GREAT:) ..You and your work have always been a great inspiration to and for me over the years..Ive learned alot from you, and still am learning alot from you...Just wanted to thank you for that, and for the inspirations that you have inspired in me...THANKS DOC..:)
As Always...TAKE CARE DOC..:thumbsup:
Glenn/SPIRIT DREAMER
__________________
CRAZY HORSE, 1875:
ONE DOES NOT SELL THE EARTH UPON WHICH THE PEOPLE WALK
Glenn Gallegos

My Site (http://www.artbyglenngallegos.com/)
My Anatomy Thread (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=301086&page=1&pp=15)
SteamPunk Challenge Entry (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?postid=5498782#post5498782)

[DoctorBone]

Thanks will get it mailed priority next week

Let us know what you think

[SpiritDreamer]

Hi Doc...:wavey:


I got the DVD, and watched it..on my big screened TV, while kicking back on my couch no less..LOL...Got to love all of this new technoligy..:D
Anyway...it was ..GREAT...:applause: :thumbsup:

You are an Outstanding Teacher, and of course Artist DOC..:)

Just wanted to thank you for putting that DVD together..It is, and will always be a most valued addition to my personal library.

Highly reccomended to anyone serious about the study of human anatomy.

Can't wait for the next one to come out..:thumbsup:

As Always..Take Care,..and Keep Inspired and Inspiring DOC
Glenn / Spirit Dreamer

[DoctorBone]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob082511a.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/mentler/The%20Book%20of%20Bones/bob082511e.jpg

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