[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNP96uAho9c[/youtube]I was doing a little writing the other day and decided that one of the characters I was writing about needed a face. So here's Greg the dog... oh ,and if you're my brother Gregg no worries this isn't about you. I even spelled his name di
Read Full StoryI will be teaching an advanced course in Adobe Photoshop this spring at Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh. The class will begin the 1st week of March and I'm really looking forward to it. As you know from reading this blog I am a huge fan of Photoshop and use it for most of the project
Read Full StoryI've been having a lot of fun with these mini canvases lately. Here's one I did with my class at Jerry's Artarama. These things are great. Our theme for the last class was Under the Sea (I thought it would be fun to do a snail). We used acrylic paint, sharpie markers, acrylic gel medium, sand
Read Full StoryI work in Adobe Photoshop almost every day and my swatch pallet is a mess. I tend to add my swatches as I go, randomly and in no particular order. I've always wanted to put my pallet in better order but just wasn't sure how. I know it would help speed things up but it always seemed like a good idea
Read Full StoryI've been working on this site for a little while now and decided it was time for a new logo. All I've really had until now is the Potato-Boy header with the How to Draw Stuff type. Although I kind of like that little guy he's hardly a logo. The other day as I was jotting down some reminder notes
Read Full StoryHey guys, as you know since last summer I've been working on the Super Official Bob Ostrom Studio How to Draw DVD/Video tutorial series. You've seen a few of the free art lessons on line but now the first in the DVD series is ready to go. I spotted them down at the Art of the Carolinas show on Su
Read Full Storywas doing a little writing the other day and decided that one of the characters I was writing about needed a face. So here’s Greg the dog… oh ,and if you’re my brother Gregg no worries this isn’t about you. I even spelled his name differently so there would be no confusion. Speaking of my ... ...
Here’s a video I did recently I thought you might enjoy. A quick sketch of a cowboy… really quick. ...
The Bob O Show is teaming up with The Artcast Network for a live Ustream show February 24th at 9PM Eastern. If you haven’t seen the Bob O Show before take cover, fasten your seat belts and hang on tight it’s always an adventure. I’ll be doing a live screen capture (and trying my best not to ... ...
I will be teaching an advanced course in Adobe Photoshop this spring at Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh. The class will begin the 1st week of March and I’m really looking forward to it. As you know from reading this blog I am a huge fan of Photoshop and use it for most of ... ...
I met with cartoonist Carlos Castellanos and artist Fian Arroyo last summer. You might know Carlos from his syndicated cartoon strip Baldo. We had a great time talking about art, marketing and all kinds of stuff. It was a really cool day… plus Carlos was kind enough to buy me lunch at 5 Guys. *Hint- if ... ...
I’ve been having a lot of fun with these mini canvases lately. Here’s one I did with my class at Jerry’s Artarama. These things are great. Our theme for the last class was Under the Sea (I thought it would be fun to do a snail). We used acrylic paint, sharpie markers, acrylic gel medium, sand ... ...
I just did my 3rd Ustream show last week. I’m not sure I can say there has been a huge leap forward in my handling of the Ustream technology but the future looks promising. Ustream has just released a new piece of software called Ustream Producer. I will be giving it a try before the ... ...
This was a video I shot last summer at Burning Oak Studios. I posted a link to it earlier but I don’t think I ever actually posted the video itself…. so in case you missed it here you go. Have fun. If you draw along with me please email me a copy of your drawing so ... ...
It’s 2010 and time to post the new class schedule. Looks like another busy year. I’ve scheduled a whole bunch of kids classes with Jerry’s Artarama in Raleigh again this year and am really looking forward to those. Classes: January 6th – 4-6pm For Kids ages 5-9 February 10th – 4-6pm For Kids ages 5-9 March 17th ̵...
I work in Adobe Photoshop almost every day and my swatch pallet is a mess. I tend to add my swatches as I go, randomly and in no particular order. I’ve always wanted to put my pallet in better order but just wasn’t sure how. I know it would help speed things up but it ... ...
I was finally able to set up my Ustream site this week, so grab your pens and papers kids, because I’ll be cranking out new shows before you know it. I’m hoping to get my first episode up sometime very soon and I’ve got the perfect project in mind. I think you guys are going ... ...
I dig Spiderman. I actually had the opportunity to work on a Spiderman book years ago, along with the help of a some very talented friends. Working on that project was quite a stretch from my normal style. Here’s a more whimsical take on what he might look like if there hadn’t been any style ... ...
You’re probably thinking… Hey, what’s this guy know about hair, he has less hair then a naked mole rat . Well that may be true but you don’t have to have great hair to draw great hair. In this lesson I’ll show you some simple ways to make the hair on your cartoon really shine…. ... ...
I’ve been working on this site for a little while now and decided it was time for a new logo. All I’ve really had until now is the Potato-Boy header with the How to Draw Stuff type. Although I kind of like that little guy he’s hardly a logo. ...
I was down at Jerry’s Artarama last weekend to do an art demo on artist trading cards. I met a bunch of terrific artists of all ages and we had a blast. If you’re not familiar with artist trading cards here’s the idea… they are basically just a 2 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ piece of paper ... ...
