Micron Hero - Sketchbook Life

Get Blasted (in color!)

jakehollomon — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:42:55 +0000

Just finished coloring up this drawing that I did in my sketchbook in August of last year. It took me a little while to get around to it, but given the amount I’ve progressed since creating the line-art; it was worth it.

I drew this character at the tail end of last summer. Things were quite different back then, as lot can change within the course of a few months. I think he was trying to tell me something… Anyways, the weather continues to look pretty decent outside the office window. There’s nothing I enjoy more than a good drawing session in the park. I drew this while sitting at a table outside a coffee shop on North Killingsworth street here in Portland. Now I’m once again living in Southeast Portland. Like I said, a lot has changed over the past several months, but I can say I’ve never been happier with my life. I have a wonderful companion with whom I can draw in the park. Very much looking forward to our brief but wonderful Summer months here in the City of Roses. This guy will do his best to keep the party alive until then.

The original drawing:

When in doubt…

jakehollomon — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:04:28 +0000

Epic Fail…

jakehollomon — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:20:14 +0000

I heart minimal…

jakehollomon — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:21:15 +0000

It’s a gray Portland Friday. I’ve got this Minimal Mix in my headphones. Time to get some work done before diving headlong into the weekend. Oh yeah, I created this using Photoshop, SketchUp and Illustrator.

Eagle & Wolf pt.2

jakehollomon — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:23:19 +0000

Another collaboration between Maryanna and I. When we collaborate, we work under the moniker Eagle & Wolf. We’re working on developing a website dedicated to our collaborative work. With this illustration, Maryanna provided the drawing, while I added the color, texture and lighting. Between the two of us there are many modes of working together yet to be explored. Stay tuned for more details.

Maryanna’s original drawing:

Weather or not…

jakehollomon — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:30:27 +0000

Introducing Eagle & Wolf

jakehollomon — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:26:36 +0000

The first of many collaborations with Maryanna Hoggatt.

Spring sneak preview…

jakehollomon — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:10:28 +0000

News…

jakehollomon — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:34:59 +0000

Drawn on Hawthorne Boulevard. Portland, Oregon 06.15.2005

More from the archives…

jakehollomon — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:13:32 +0000

Drawn in the Spring of 2005. This is around the time that I really started to find my illustration style. I played around a lot with themes of nature, technology and how the two interact. Feels good to look back and see the progress I’ve made over the past five years. As you develop, it’s important to look back and remember what kept you inspired. You can still draw from that same energy when you feel on the verge of burning out.

I remember listening to a lot of cLOUDDEAD and Boards of Canada back then.