James Burks

Out of This World

Today we're leaving the ball park behind and traveling out of this world. Mitchel and his dog are exploring the red planet. 

And here is the initial rough sketch.

I've got it! I've got it!

Today's sketch was sort of inspired by my wife. She told me that when she played baseball as a kid she'd spend her time in the outfield looking at ladybugs. Since I had already done the little girl looking at a flower I had to alter it a bit. This one is my favorite so far. Enjoy.

Zooooom right down the middle!

I'm feeling better about today's sketch. It's definitly closer to the look I'm going for. Enjoy.

Flowers in the outfield

Doing a bit of experimenting today. Trying out something different. Not sure if I'm getting too far away from my style or the way I normally do things but it's nice to try new things. Happy Monday.

It's all in the wind up.

Here is the first of some baseball themed sketches. Enjoy.

Let's go fly a monkey!

Today's sketch was a request from Ken who asked if I could do something with a monkey. Hope you like it. Tomorrow I'm changing the sketch theme to baseball.  

Hippo

Today's sketch takes us to the Zambezi river where Harriet is competing in the West African Wildlife Water Sports Championships. 

Rhino - sketch of the day.

Here's todays sketch of the day. I'm still on the theme of Animals in motion. I've had one request for a monkey so that may be up in a couple days. Enjoy.

Animal Sketches

I recently bought an iPad and I've been sketching on it using a Wacom Bamboo Stylus and Sketchbook Pro. The theme for the sketches below is animals in motion.

A lofty goal would be to post a new sketch every day but that may be just too crazy. I'll try and post sketches as often as I complete them and they're acceptable for ocular viewing. Enjoy.

Jumping for joy!

Here's another piece from the princess book I'm working on. About half way through with coloring the book. Then I'll be jumping back onto the Monstore and revising the rough pages based on the publishers notes. Enjoy.