Artist Statement
- Roderick De Jesus
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Roderick De Jesus began his art career by reading How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way. Soon after, he moved on to the How to Draw series, eventually landing himself studying at the American Academy of Art where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art degree in Illustration. While life has expanded his world and range of influences, his work will always be inspired by the comic book medium. Originally from Crown Point, Indiana, he currently resides in the Chicago where he is pursuing a career as a freelance illustrator. Roderick’s work has been shown all over Chicago.
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Hey Rod,
I just posted a new entry. I began taking life drawing classes at the Elmhurst Art Museum last week and with the quick poses, I couldn't get enough done with just charcoal and make it look nice (I found my self concentrating on one area, then in the last minutes, I'd quickly scribble the rest in). So I decided to use watercolor this week. It has more of a feel of what Mr. Kennedy did in his class and your style. I'm hoping it trains my eye and helps me get faster with painting in my style. I'd like to know what you think.
Actually, I found it a lot easier and quicker for the time allotment. The watercolor just flows, and you can get the idea across in less strokes (than charcoal). It is hard not to be so controlling though when that is what I am used to, and it is hard to know not to overwork the piece, and leave the spontaneity.
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