Anatomy Studies and Demos by Gist

[Rebeccak]

Hey Erik,

This stuff is awesome! Typically demos go in the Workshops & Tutorials Forum - would you mind very much if I moved your thread?

Definitely looking forward to more - beautiful drawings! :)

[GIST]

Rebecca- I don't mind at all, I just didn't know how instructional these were by themselves. I saw them more as just samples of my work.

[Rebeccak]

Erik, alternately, I am happy to move your thread to the Personal Anatomy and Sketchbook forum - it's completely up to you. :) The sketchbook forum is more for people who are working on building their skills, and less for those who are at the teaching level like yourself (though there are notable exceptions like DoctorBone who runs the TSofa forums, and there are tons of talented folks who post regularly); that being said, if you were to update your thread with even a bit of regularity, you'd probably have more visibility - more interaction seems to take place in the Personal Anatomy and Sketchbook forum than anywhere else (apart from specific active Workshop threads). It's totally up to you - either way, we're happy to have you aboard. :)

Btw, I like that in your drawings there is a bit of Fechin influence. I also was fortunate enough to have had one of Steve Huston's classes back in the day when Associates in Art was still open. He was a fantastic teacher - I noticed he was a part of your recommended reading list as well. It's too bad he's moved to Montana. :)

[GIST]

That sounds better lets do that. Just as I was starting to study with Steve Huston He moved, he still comes back to teach a workshop like twice a year, but it usually conflicts with my schedule.

[Rebeccak]

Okay, very cool, I've moved your thread and made it a Sticky in the Sketchbook area. Definitely a good example to have around. :)

Steve did Workshops I believe at Bob Kato's and now I think at another artist's studio whose name I forget. I'd love to catch his demos again but they're pretty pricey for only a few days. So I suppose I was lucky to catch him when I did - I think I may have a demo drawing or two of his lying around somewhere.

EDIT: I've also sent out a notification here (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showpost.php?p=4359436&postcount=55). I definitely think interested people will be subscribing here to your thread.

[Womball]

DUhhhhhhhhhhh! Duh Duh, diirrr dirr. Um wow! I say this is going to get 5 stars quickly. A new favorite for me, including aztfireflower and detective kimbal when she isn't going super charcoally. More more more!

[Mal-1]

Beautiful work...will look forward to future updates!

[GIST]

Thanks everyone,
I will try to use this as a place to post a selection of each weeks demonstrations from my classes

[lilirious]

This is really great :D


*subrscibed*

[Mu]

damn,... where is the "flabbergasted with awe and joy"-smiley when you need it?!

:D

*subscribed*

[razz]

Ha, Mu, the first word that came to my head was the same - "damn", and then I could go on saying other stuff.

Well, I'll be waiting for more stuff from you, Gist. Very inspiring, to say the least. And inspiration is always a good thing.

[Intervain]

same here! Though my wording was a bit stronger ;) I think I'm in love with that drawing of the back!!

[Sixter]

Erik, I really am enjoying your postings. I believe I had the joy of attending a desmonstration on portrait drawing at Comic-Con some time ago. Thanks for sharing your work. Just a note, your links in your signature need fixing.

[Asatira]

Amazing stuff.

[NR43]

Man
I had a look at your website and it seems this is just a tip of the iceberg!
Your 2hr studies almost literally floored me!

Thanks for sharing!

[anandpg]

Awesome.... awesome!!!....:bowdown:... Thanks for sharing!!

[Ego]

I see nothing!! And from the comments, I'll commit Sepuku(sp) if I dont see the images soon. :D

[GIST]

Thanks everyone you are all very flattering, I see that most of you are from countries other than the US, that is what is so great about these forums. I mentioned this in my other thread I hope some of you can make it to San Diego Comic Con in July, it would be great to meet you, or as I also said those of you in the So Cal area stop be Watts Atelier for a visit, more times than not I am there.

As far as the images if they are still not showing up PM me because I can see them.

[Rebeccak]

Thanks everyone,
I will try to use this as a place to post a selection of each weeks demonstrations from my classes
That would make this thread a great resource - definitely looking forward to your posts.

[Ego]

I can see them now. Carry on :) I have a friend at my classical art forum who almost signed up at Watts. I believe she visited too. But now she has to move to Oregon, a long way from SD. Too bad. Watts would have been great for her.

[dhruvsm]

Thanks everyone,
I will try to use this as a place to post a selection of each weeks demonstrations from my classes

hey Gist, these are awesome!!!....thnx for sharing and definetly will be waiting for the demonstrations from ur weekly classes!!!....wow...

[theflash]

Erik I dont know how to say in words, but your all drawings are amaizngly beautiful and when I looked at your sketchbook in your website, it's just "put the most amazing word here". Thanks for sharing your work, looking forward to see more and learn more.

[ha-dou-ken]

Damn...

I'm going to learn a lot if you update weekly.

again....

...............Damn.

[GIST]

Thanks everyone, unfortunately I am already behind on the weekly thing, but I am going to try and update tomorrow.

[Icey]

Damn... None of my words can express what's happening in my mind right now :D
Wating for that update!!

[AztcFireFlower]

Hello Erik,

I 've seen your work before and am glad you have a thread where I can specifically seek out your new postings. I think you are an incredible draughtsman. I hope to achieve this level of figure finesse, someday.

This thread will be an awesome source of inspiration and guilt for me to continue into better and deeper studies.

Gorgeous studies.

[GIST]

A bit late but here is an update, hope you enjoy.
http://www.erikgist.com/images/erik_anatomy_2_1.jpg
http://www.erikgist.com/images/erik_anatomy_2_2.jpg
http://www.erikgist.com/images/erik_anatomy_2_3.jpg
http://www.erikgist.com/images/erik_features_2_1.jpg
http://www.erikgist.com/images/erik_fig_2_1.jpg
http://www.erikgist.com/images/erik_head_2_1.jpg
http://www.erikgist.com/images/erik_head_2_2.jpg
http://www.erikgist.com/images/erik_head_2_3.jpg

[GIST]

and more
http://www.erikgist.com/images/erik_qs_2_1.jpg
http://www.erikgist.com/images/erik_qs_2_2.jpg
http://www.erikgist.com/images/erik_qs_2_3.jpg
http://www.erikgist.com/images/erik_qs_2_4.jpg
http://www.erikgist.com/images/erik_qs_2_5.jpg

[kary]

I would be happy with some of your crowded newsprint studies as finished work, really impressive and engaging stuff. Always interesting to see this kind of work, really helps to know how much energy and study goes in, thanks for sharing them.

[Mu]

so much beauty and clarity in this - I think I sighed and groaned a few times out loud when scrolling through your updates...

very unbearable

and very inspiring

[anandpg]

WOW! this is totally awesome!:bounce: Thanks for the updates, Eric! I was just starting to wonder...!:)

[TheCrazyDudeSRD]

Fantastic drawings and studies, I had to check out your website... and daaaaamn... I'll be putting your site on my favorites this second... Absolutely killer stuff there...

[Neomax]

wow !
deffinitely worth 5 stars!

[GIST]

Thank you everyone, I am going to try and make wednesday my official update day. I can't gaurantee an update every wednesday, but I will try.

E-

[GIST]

New stuff
http://erikgist.com/images/erikfig_3_1.JPG
http://erikgist.com/images/erikfig_3_2.JPG
http://erikgist.com/images/erikfig_3_3.JPG
http://erikgist.com/images/erikfig_3_4.JPG
http://erikgist.com/images/erikhead_3_1.JPG
http://erikgist.com/images/erikqs_3_1.JPG
http://erikgist.com/images/erikqs_3_2.JPG
http://erikgist.com/images/erikqs_3_3.JPG
http://www.erikgist.com/images/erikfig_3_1

[AztcFireFlower]

Just beautiful work.

[dhruvsm]

thnx Gist...those r amazing, very much inspiring!!!

[Rebeccak]

Gorgeous stuff. :) Hoping to make it down for a visit sometime soon.

[Aviva]

Incredible work! Thanks very much for sharing!! :)

[Intervain]

I think I'll gush along with the rest - guh!

[GIST]

In the week to week life of an artist there are peaks and valleys. I am not sure this week was a valley, but I know it wasn't a peak. Anyway here is an update.
http://www.erikgist.com/images/erik_4_1.JPG
http://www.erikgist.com/images/erik_4_2.JPG
http://www.erikgist.com/images/erik_4_3.JPG
http://www.erikgist.com/images/erik_4_4.JPG
http://www.erikgist.com/images/erik_4_5.JPG
http://www.erikgist.com/images/erik_4_6.JPG

[FateBringer]

Hi Gist

sign me up for the fan club too, really awesome work :thumbsup:

Mark

[Neomax]

Wow, this is inspirational,...... keep posting !

[theflash]

WOW! Thanks for the posts, it's really setting up a benchmark for me.

[Agostinuke]

your valley is my Everest.... :)

[GIST]

FateBringer-Thanks, that is very flattering

Neomax-I will try, we are on break between semesters right now, but there is a little something below. They are my wife's paintings, when I lack work of my own to post I will post some of hers.

theflash-I am glad to be of help

Agostinuke-Very flattering, but as you can see by the work below I have a studio mate that is hard to match.

http://www.meadowpaint.com/images/icodutchessrikenburg.jpg

http://www.meadowpaint.com/images/icoSilver%26Gold.jpg

http://www.meadowpaint.com/images/icogoldenlocket.jpg

http://www.meadowpaint.com/images/icoGirl_From_Chile.jpg

http://www.meadowpaint.com/images/Red_Bow.jpg

[Neomax]

Neomax-I will try, we are on break between semesters right now, but there is a little something below. They are my wife's paintings, when I lack work of my own to post I will post some of hers.
I'm waiting for your break to get over ! :D
Seriously, your work has been inspirational for a newbie like me.
I've learned a lot of things from your work.
I love the way you balance those poses, with that rhythm of the line....it's just awesome!

Btw, must say, you are lucky to have a great painter as your wife! Great work!:applause:
Keep Posting.

[SpiritDreamer]

Hi....Erik ..:)

Very impressive work, and also very inspiring....GREAT THREAD...:thumbsup:
HOPE TO SEE LOTS MORE IN HERE...KEEP INSPIRED, AND INSPIRING..:bounce: :)

TAKE CARE
Glenn

[theflash]

Oh mine those are gorgeous paintings. Thanks for sharing.

[rasmusW]

darn! why haven't i seen this thread before..?!?
those studies are amazing. absolutely amazing.
very inspirational.

-r

[Rebeccak]

It was very nice to visit Watts the other day, and it's too bad we didn't get the opportunity to see Meadow's work as well - I had seen her portraits on Watts' site, and would have liked to have seen the paintings in person. :)

[GIST]

Neomax-You and I both on all accounts

SpiritDreamer-More to come, classes startup again next week

theflash-I will let her know

rasmusW-Thank you

Rebeccak-It was great having you and Esmeralda come and visit, if you don't end up coming down before then Meadow is having a show in the spring I will make sure you get an invite.

[gdavisiv]

I find work like your very inspiring.. and I intend to keep practicing my drawing skills
as I have been doing!! After class tonite!


Thanks for the inspiration!

:)

[batte812]

Hi Erik, these are wonderful paintings; i like the atmosphere in them. I also want to thank you for the pdf tutorial you dropped in one of the sketchbooks here. Keep posting!

[GIST]

Thanks again everyone. The PDF of my figure tutorial is now in my signature.
I alsowanted to let anyone who is going to San Diego Comic-Con know that Watts Atelier will have a booth and that booths number is 5465

We will also be doing two demos

Oil Painting
Instructor: Jeffrey R. Watts
Time: Fri 2:30-4:00
Room: TBA

Drawing from Life
Instructor: Jeffrey R. Watts & Erik M. Gist
Time: Sat 2:30-4:00
Room: TBA

[Sixter]

Beautiful work.

Anyone that is going to be at Comic-Con, the demonstrations are on my must see list every year. Even if the information sounds familiar every year, it is always a thrill to see a master artist work in front of me. See you again at Comic-Con.

[Neomax]

Thanx a ton for the PDF.
Btw, could you please guide us a lil more on adding light and shading to the sketch?

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