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Working out the panels & composition etc for "The Bakers". A funny take on the current "medicinal marijuana" debate. Check back for more update work!

Rubric from the rubric of rubric resulted in rubric

Now I totally get it!

Happy Thanks Giving!

 I'm so proud of my students and the works you're doing! The walls are looking great folks! Thank you for making me look good too! :}

Happy Thanks Giving!  Have a great holiday!

*Friendly reminder, 2 more weeks to finish your work don't forget!

It's time to start cranking!

4 more weeks to go for my students to enjoy a very happy holiday before moving on to the graduating semester. The vöglein are flying out the nest soon! :)

I will miss you (just a little bit!:))

知己知彼，百战不殆

Large part of my classes are about how to construct a successful and suspenseful composition. My suggestion is to never be satisfied with the drawing within the viewfinder -- draw through it; draw the whole thing, then find the perfect scene. If one is only willing to draw within the little box, she/he will not have constructed a believable scenario for the viewers (remember, your viewers are toddlers in the sense that they need clarity and attraction.)  The more you understand, the better you draw; and the better you draw, the more intriguing it is to your viewers.  That is what I believe in.
There is the famous saying from one of the famous military strategist 《孙子·谋攻》：“知己知彼，百战不殆。” (Meaning "The focus was entirely on understanding the enemy and oneself".)
Your viewers are certainly NOT your enemy,  however your success ENTIRELY depends on whether they are truly intrigued by your work.  So be careful and be mindful.
Remember what Neil Gaiman said -- "MAKE GOOD ART".

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