Viaje al saló del cómic de Barcelona:
Monday, May 10, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Desde hace unos dias se puede visitar la exposición Quaderns de Viatge, organizada por la Apiv, en el Museu de Ciencies Naturals de los Jardines de Viveros, Valencia.
Hoy sabado hay una conferencia de Horacio Altuna a las 18 h y a las 19:30 la Fiesta de la ilustración (que viene a ser el acto de inauguración tardío de la exposición)
En la exposición podreis ver obras de 103 ilustradores e ilustradoras de la Apiv, con textos de Carles Cano. También hay un catálogo editado.
Esto es un escaneado del original de mi aportación. La versión final que podéis ver en la expo y en el catálogo es en escala de grises y tiene algun añadido más (una tinta plana y una trama)
That's the original scan of a piece made for a collective exhibition on Valencia (spain) The drawing is based on a photo took in london few months ago.
Hoy sabado hay una conferencia de Horacio Altuna a las 18 h y a las 19:30 la Fiesta de la ilustración (que viene a ser el acto de inauguración tardío de la exposición)
En la exposición podreis ver obras de 103 ilustradores e ilustradoras de la Apiv, con textos de Carles Cano. También hay un catálogo editado.
Esto es un escaneado del original de mi aportación. La versión final que podéis ver en la expo y en el catálogo es en escala de grises y tiene algun añadido más (una tinta plana y una trama)
That's the original scan of a piece made for a collective exhibition on Valencia (spain) The drawing is based on a photo took in london few months ago.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
The Focus on Nature XI exhibition is now open to the public!
It runs through October 31, 2010
NYS MUSEUM EXHIBIT TO FEATURE ILLUSTRATIONS FROM 13 COUNTRIES
(ALBANY, NY) Focus on Nature XI: Natural History Illustration opens April 12 at the New York State Museum, showcasing world-class, juried artwork by top illustrators from 13 countries.
This exhibition, open through October 31in the Photography Gallery, will feature 93 natural history illustrations, representing the work of 73 illustrators from the U.S., Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa and Spain. The subjects represented are diverse, ranging from those only found in the artists’ home country to those that have a worldwide distribution. They include the Short-beaked Echidna, the Platypus, and the Leadbeater’s Possum, all mammals found only in Australia, and the Red Andreaea, a plant endemic to the Agulhas Negras Mountains of Brazil. Also represented are many birds familiar in the northeastern U.S. such as the Peregrine Falcon, Barred Owl, Connecticut Warbler, House Sparrow, and one of the world’s most widespread -- the Barn Owl. There also are illustrations of an African Dung Beetle, along with the producer of its nourishment -- an African elephant. Also included are recreations of extinct organisms such as the Apatosaurus (a dinosaur), Deinosuchus (an ancient crocodile), and Odontochelys (the ancestor of turtles.)
A five-member jury of artists and scientists selected the pieces on display, based on the illustration’s educational value and artistic quality. The exhibition’s goal is to demonstrate the important role illustration has in natural science research and education, to stimulate curiosity about the world, and bring clearly into focus images of nature that people might not otherwise be able to visualize. Jury Awards will recognize the outstanding achievement of these artists.
“Natural history illustration is both useful to science and appealing to the general public and yet it is an art form that is not often exhibited.” said Patricia Kernan, exhibition curator and scientific illustrator at the Museum. “Most people do not realize that illustrations are still often the primary means used to record science and give explanations of the natural world. While very useful, photography cannot completely replace the accuracy, clarity, and flexibility of good illustrations. For instance, special
diagnostic features can be highlighted, the juxtapositioning of important information can be accomplished, abstract concepts can be diagramed, and extinct organisms can be brought to life. There are examples of all of these in this exhibition.”
Many of the illustrations are created for field guides, textbooks, science articles and presentations. Some of these publications are included in exhibition cases. More information about Focus on Nature can be found at: http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/fon/
Watercolor, pencil and digital painting. On the expo you could view both the original work on paper and the finished digital print.
And here is another piece, not selected, for the same call for entries (same technique):
Both artworks were made on October 2009
NYS MUSEUM EXHIBIT TO FEATURE ILLUSTRATIONS FROM 13 COUNTRIES
(ALBANY, NY) Focus on Nature XI: Natural History Illustration opens April 12 at the New York State Museum, showcasing world-class, juried artwork by top illustrators from 13 countries.
This exhibition, open through October 31in the Photography Gallery, will feature 93 natural history illustrations, representing the work of 73 illustrators from the U.S., Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa and Spain. The subjects represented are diverse, ranging from those only found in the artists’ home country to those that have a worldwide distribution. They include the Short-beaked Echidna, the Platypus, and the Leadbeater’s Possum, all mammals found only in Australia, and the Red Andreaea, a plant endemic to the Agulhas Negras Mountains of Brazil. Also represented are many birds familiar in the northeastern U.S. such as the Peregrine Falcon, Barred Owl, Connecticut Warbler, House Sparrow, and one of the world’s most widespread -- the Barn Owl. There also are illustrations of an African Dung Beetle, along with the producer of its nourishment -- an African elephant. Also included are recreations of extinct organisms such as the Apatosaurus (a dinosaur), Deinosuchus (an ancient crocodile), and Odontochelys (the ancestor of turtles.)
A five-member jury of artists and scientists selected the pieces on display, based on the illustration’s educational value and artistic quality. The exhibition’s goal is to demonstrate the important role illustration has in natural science research and education, to stimulate curiosity about the world, and bring clearly into focus images of nature that people might not otherwise be able to visualize. Jury Awards will recognize the outstanding achievement of these artists.
“Natural history illustration is both useful to science and appealing to the general public and yet it is an art form that is not often exhibited.” said Patricia Kernan, exhibition curator and scientific illustrator at the Museum. “Most people do not realize that illustrations are still often the primary means used to record science and give explanations of the natural world. While very useful, photography cannot completely replace the accuracy, clarity, and flexibility of good illustrations. For instance, special
diagnostic features can be highlighted, the juxtapositioning of important information can be accomplished, abstract concepts can be diagramed, and extinct organisms can be brought to life. There are examples of all of these in this exhibition.”
Many of the illustrations are created for field guides, textbooks, science articles and presentations. Some of these publications are included in exhibition cases. More information about Focus on Nature can be found at: http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/fon/
Watercolor, pencil and digital painting. On the expo you could view both the original work on paper and the finished digital print.
And here is another piece, not selected, for the same call for entries (same technique):
Both artworks were made on October 2009
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Este mes he tenido mucho trabajo -que ya compartiré aquí llegado el momento- lo cual no ha impedido que dedique algunos ratos a hacer speedpaintings:
Estos dos robots realizados en Alchemy y Photoshop, para el blog colectivo La Puerta de Tanhauser (a la derecha encontrareis el banner)
Ambos realizados a alta resolución con la intención de convertirse en prints de más de medio metro de ancho.
Fragmento de pequeña pintura digital que podeis ver pinchando aqui
Pintura digital de alta resolución (17717 x 10353 px) presentada a un concurso. Impresa a un metro y medio de ancho.
Detalle:
En pocos dias más novedades!
Estos dos robots realizados en Alchemy y Photoshop, para el blog colectivo La Puerta de Tanhauser (a la derecha encontrareis el banner)
Ambos realizados a alta resolución con la intención de convertirse en prints de más de medio metro de ancho.
Fragmento de pequeña pintura digital que podeis ver pinchando aqui
Pintura digital de alta resolución (17717 x 10353 px) presentada a un concurso. Impresa a un metro y medio de ancho.
Detalle:
En pocos dias más novedades!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Monday, February 01, 2010
Fragmentos de algo que comenzó en Londres pero que se va a convertir en una historia larga (y absurda, seguramente) Fué una primera toma de contacto con la propuesta de cómic en 24 horas. Todo a wacom directamente, muchas menos páginas de las que debería haber dibujado en un dia y un montón de ideas por explorar/explotar. Más información en un futuro.
Samples of something started on London but in the way to turn into a large (and probably absurd) story. It was my first take on the 24 hour comicbook proposal. All draw by wacom directly, a lot less pages of which should have been and a load of ideas to explore/work on. More info in the future.
Samples of something started on London but in the way to turn into a large (and probably absurd) story. It was my first take on the 24 hour comicbook proposal. All draw by wacom directly, a lot less pages of which should have been and a load of ideas to explore/work on. More info in the future.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
LONDON PART TWO
Cuaderno de viaje (extractos)
Travel sketchbook (extract)
Victoria & Albert Museum
Victoria & Albert Museum y avion
De vuelta a casa, con la gata feliz por nuestro regreso.
Back home, our cat enjoys our come back
Me habría gustado hacer dibujos callejeros también, pero la lluvia, el exceso de gente y las prisas no ayudaron mucho. La próxima vez será.
I would like to do some street and outside drawings, but rain, too much people around and rush don't help in that. Next time.
Cuaderno de viaje (extractos)
Travel sketchbook (extract)
Victoria & Albert Museum
De vuelta a casa, con la gata feliz por nuestro regreso.
Back home, our cat enjoys our come back
Me habría gustado hacer dibujos callejeros también, pero la lluvia, el exceso de gente y las prisas no ayudaron mucho. La próxima vez será.
I would like to do some street and outside drawings, but rain, too much people around and rush don't help in that. Next time.
Monday, January 25, 2010
LONDON PART ONE
Cuaderno de viaje (extractos)
Travel sketchbook (extract)
British Museum / Victoria&Albert Museum
Science Museum
Courtauld Gallery
Victoria&Albert Museum
Coffee & drawing
Algunas observaciones:
-No hace tanto frio en Londres, en realidad el mismo que aqui en invierno.
-Es curioso ver cómo los propios londinenses no suelen estar muchas veces preparados para la lluvia (o les da igual andar empapados y congelados, aunque por sus caras diría que no)
-Es una ciudad llena de enormes museos (y gratuitos, como debe ser) los cuales están llenos de gente dibujando.
-Es muy cara. El bono de metro y bus para una semana sale por 25 libras (solo dos zonas)
-Hay teatros musicales a montones.
-Los músicos del metro y de la calle -practicamente todos con guitarra eléctrica- son buenísimos.
-Hay cámaras de vigilancia y carteles que incitan a la paranoia por todas partes.
-No entiendo cómo puede haber tantísimos starb**ks por todas partes tras haber comprobado que no tienen ni buena calidad ni buen precio.
Some Notes:
-There is not so cold as they say in London, in fact the same that here in winter.
-It is curious to see how the londoners themselves are not prepared so many times for hard rain (or maybe don't matters to be soaked and frozen)
-It's a city plenty of big and great museums (and for free, as should be) and with a lot of people drawing inside.
-It's a very expensive city. Underground and bus bond for one week, two zones, is 25 pound.
-There is a lot of musicals.
-Street and underground musics -almost all of them playing electric guitars- are really good.
-There's a lot of surveillance cameras on the streets and paranoia-inciting posters everywhere.
-I don't know how could be so many starb**ks all around after confirm they don't have good quality or price
Cuaderno de viaje (extractos)
Travel sketchbook (extract)
British Museum / Victoria&Albert Museum
Science Museum
Victoria&Albert Museum
Coffee & drawing
Algunas observaciones:
-No hace tanto frio en Londres, en realidad el mismo que aqui en invierno.
-Es curioso ver cómo los propios londinenses no suelen estar muchas veces preparados para la lluvia (o les da igual andar empapados y congelados, aunque por sus caras diría que no)
-Es una ciudad llena de enormes museos (y gratuitos, como debe ser) los cuales están llenos de gente dibujando.
-Es muy cara. El bono de metro y bus para una semana sale por 25 libras (solo dos zonas)
-Hay teatros musicales a montones.
-Los músicos del metro y de la calle -practicamente todos con guitarra eléctrica- son buenísimos.
-Hay cámaras de vigilancia y carteles que incitan a la paranoia por todas partes.
-No entiendo cómo puede haber tantísimos starb**ks por todas partes tras haber comprobado que no tienen ni buena calidad ni buen precio.
Some Notes:
-There is not so cold as they say in London, in fact the same that here in winter.
-It is curious to see how the londoners themselves are not prepared so many times for hard rain (or maybe don't matters to be soaked and frozen)
-It's a city plenty of big and great museums (and for free, as should be) and with a lot of people drawing inside.
-It's a very expensive city. Underground and bus bond for one week, two zones, is 25 pound.
-There is a lot of musicals.
-Street and underground musics -almost all of them playing electric guitars- are really good.
-There's a lot of surveillance cameras on the streets and paranoia-inciting posters everywhere.
-I don't know how could be so many starb**ks all around after confirm they don't have good quality or price
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
En la web de Legend of the Five Rings han desvelado otra de las cartas que dibujé para ellos, asi que aprovecho para mostrarla, junto con los dos bocetos que presenté. El boceto rechazado me parecía más interesante en términos de luz y color, pero el que finalmente realicé ilustra mejor el concepto que se buscaba, que al fin y al cabo es lo importante, más aún en un formato tan reducido como el de las cartas.
In the Legend of the Five Rings website you can find another preview of one of the cards I drew for them some months ago, so I take this opportunity to show it and both sketches. First sketch, the rejected one, looks more interesting to me in terms of color and lighting, but the one finally did illustrates better the concept, which is the important part, more in this kind of small size reproductions.
In the Legend of the Five Rings website you can find another preview of one of the cards I drew for them some months ago, so I take this opportunity to show it and both sketches. First sketch, the rejected one, looks more interesting to me in terms of color and lighting, but the one finally did illustrates better the concept, which is the important part, more in this kind of small size reproductions.
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