Set of Minis...

 Here is a set of mini characters i've put together the past few days. Some of it is development work for a story i'm working on called "Patches". Well hope you all likes. 


Cheers,
-i...


All Development work on "Patches" © Ivan Mendoza 2011. 

The November Post that almost slipped...

Heres a collection of some drawing from the past month... I haven't really had that much time to post, just because i've been focusing on how to paint in Photoshop. Anyhow... here's the November Post. Hope you all likes...

Cheers,
i...

More Four PM Sketches...

Here are a few more of those 4pm sketches. I have a huge stack of drawings, but I figured I'd just pick and choose which ones would go up. Might start a 4pm sketch blog... but we're still trying to figure that part out.

Anyhow... hope you all ike.
Cheers,
-i...

Animation Insider.com Interview...

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Animation Insider a couple months back. Then it finally went up today. So its pretty exciting to see. If you wanna check it out go to:

http://www.animationinsider.com/2011/10/ivan-mendoza/

Thanks Everyones!

-i...

Steven P. Jobs 1955-2011

Wise words from Steve Jobs.

"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on." Steve Jobs


Thank you for your innovations & your ambition. You have inspired us all. 


Our prayers go out to you, your family, & friends.


SIncerely,
Ivan & Sab 

4pm sketches...

Here are a few sketches that I did during some 4pm sketches with a few co'workers. It's actually really good practice that helps you loosen up, and not really focus on how good the drawing is, but yet the personality and overall design. Hope you all like.

Cheers,
-i...

Before & After...

This is a drawing I did for my good buddy as a going away present in a way. Since he's off to big and better things. Obviously with bigger things theres bigger stress. So heres my rendition of 'Before & After'.

Cheers,
-i...

Finally a new post...

Here are a few roughs I was working on last night, and also earlier this afternoon (which was more like a doodle...) Its been a hectic time with so much planning going on. I'll be posting more soon! Hope u 'likes'.

Cheers,

i

Paintings... (or lack there of...)

Here is just a couple quick studies on head shapes and color. I've been really focusing on what color compliments another with some help from a few buddies here at work.

Drawing's gone to a new level for me when I just splash some color. Lets see what else I can whip out! Hope you all like!
Cheers-
i...

Sketchbook-ness...

Ok... I've done alot of drawing digitally and I figured i'd post some drawing thats on paper. After drawing on paper it feels totally weird, but yet so satisfying, cuz we can't just bring a computer with us anywhere to draw... OH! maybe if I had an Ipad then maybe... Anyhow... here are a few drawings i've done the past few days. I hope you guys like. :)

Cheers,

-i...

Style Sketch 2011

Here is a set of some head design studies that I've put together.
Hope you all like!

Cheers,
i

Style Sketches...

Here are some sketches I've had for some time now... I figure i'd post these up to show my progression and also my various styles. hope you all like!

Cheers-

i

Style Sketches Part 2

Here is the 2nd set.

Cheers,

-i

Style Sketches Part 3

Here is the 3rd set of art. Hope you all like.

Cheers,

-i

Another, Lunch time drawing...

Heres a quick sketch I did during lunch today. It was just the first drawing I did in the new panoramic sketchbook I bought.

Hope you all like.
Cheers,
-i

This is my sketch...

For a painting lesson i'm getting from one of my good buddies, Michael Baylis. We're starting off with a sketch then from here, I don't know what happens... but whatever it is, i'll post my progressions.

Hope u guys 'like'.

Cheers,

i.

tell me what you think...

this is the idea that my fiance gave to me for my new header for this blog. Tell me what you think, maybe some changes? hope you all 'like'.

cheers,

i...

Lunch doodle...

Here is a doodle I did during lunch with a few co'workers... Hope you all 'like'.

Cheers,
-i...

Another, end of the day drawing...

I'll try to do one either one a week, if I can...

Cheers,
i...

The end of the day drawing...

Here is a drawing I did at the end of today... hopefully I can splash some color on it tomorrow.

Cheers,
i...