Monthly Archives: June 2010

#62 Twister

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Paul Debraski

My friend Vicki (hi Vicki) asked me  the other day how I liked the Bamboo Pen Tool.  And I said that I liked it quite a bit.  But when she asked how it compared to actually drawing, texturewise… well, I … Continue reading →

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#61 Pictures from Our Vacuum (#12 Earring)

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Paul Debraski

I saw an earring very similar to this one on our counter tonight and immediately thought…”Oh, earrings are terrible in the vacuum” so here it is. I really love this carpet too (I can’t get over how much fun I’m … Continue reading →

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#60 We Can’t Have Anything Nice

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Paul Debraski

I was so taken with the texture of this carpet that I was sorely tempted to just leave it as a remnant.  But I had to mess around a little bit and do what I love to do most: draw … Continue reading →

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#59 Pictures from Our Vacuum (#11 Chocolate Chip)

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Paul Debraski

Anyone who has baked anything knows the trouble an errant chocolate chip can cause, especially on a white carpet. The carpet texture was a really fun discovery.  I made an off-white base, did a Texture>Patchwork and then (the exciting part) … Continue reading →

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#58 Tribute to old cartoons and plaid coats

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Paul Debraski

One of the things I loved about old cartoons was when the guy in the crazy patterned suit would walk around the place and the suit would move but the pattern stayed the same.  Of course, now I really it … Continue reading →

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#57 Clark in the IKEA ball pit

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Paul Debraski

Clark loves the IKEA ball pit.  Tabby is too small for the pit.  I wonder how many times she shouted “I not too small!” But did he ever have a blast, several times burying himself pretty much under the balls. … Continue reading →

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#56 Pictures from Our Vacuum (#10 Pipe Cleaner)

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Paul Debraski

This is another one of those drawings that was more work with effects than with actual drawing. And speaking of effects, I suppose that there are many many more effects available online (my copy of PhotoShop is ten years old), … Continue reading →

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#55 Pictures from Our Vacuum (#9 Frito in Shag Carpet)

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Paul Debraski

[UPDATE: I “touched up” this picture this morning.  I made the Frito less “HD” by putting a bit of blur on it.  I think it looks more natural now.  To see the original, click “continue.”] To me Fritos and shag … Continue reading →

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#54 Liesl Echo, Kitty of the World

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Paul Debraski

A few months ago we got a cat.  We named her Liesl Echo, inspired by the song from Ralph’s World. Over these last few months, Clark has been calling her the best kitty all of the whole wide world.  And, … Continue reading →

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#53 Pictures from Our Vacuum (#8 Lego Piece)

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Paul Debraski

One of the most painful things to step on: the tiny Lego piece. This was slightly more difficult than it looks because I didn’t set up the palette correctly.  And then I spent a lot of time with the shading. … Continue reading →

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