Sunday, December 25, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Gregbo's Art Seen on Halloween Episode of NBC's "The Office"
Seeing my work used as a prop on screen during one of my favorite comedy shows was a lot of fun. I'm a huge fan of the show. If you missed this episode of The Office, NBC allows you to view full episodes on its website.
Visit NBC.com to Watch the Full Episode: "The Office - Spooked"
Monday, October 24, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Carnival Witch
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Using the iPad as an Illustration Tool
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Along with the painting "A Pirate's Life", I also repurposed the pencil sketch to create a vector pirate illustration:
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[message type="info"]You can see a larger version of "A Pirate's Life" by going here: A Pirate's Life[/message]
[message type="info"]Other recent iPad illustrations: Sleepy Hollow | The Coach | Captain America[/message]
Friday, August 12, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
5 Successful Tips to Beat Creative Block and Recharge Your Creativity
On the rare occasion that I find myself dreading an assignment, there are a few tips I use to get my creativity going, get motivated, and overcome the "dull project blues".
#1 Use a Dull Project to Learn Something New
Learning a new technique is always interesting. It not only gets you motivated, but gives you a new skill that will be with you long after the project has ended. As an example, I learned to script using jQuery during one such project.
#2 Think and Do Differently
Add some excitement by trying to complete the assignment in an unusual way. For instance, lets say you are a watercolorist who paints using traditional media. Try painting using digital tools such as Adobe Photoshop. Break from the norm, and step outside your comfort zone.
#3 Try a Change of Scenery
Rearrange your creative space, add a cool new toy to your desk, or even take the project outside if you can. Sometimes, breaking habits and adding new visual stimuli can keep you motivated and help get a fresh take on the project at hand.
#4 Change Your Perspective
Yeah, I know that sounds like, "Change your attitude, young man!", but that's not what I mean. Try to realize that while you may not be connecting with the content you are working with at the time, there are many people who really are passionate about it. Try to look at it through their eyes and "borrow" their excitement.
#5 And A Child Shall Lead Them
No one is more creative than a child. When we adults have our minds cluttered by the stresses and hassles of daily life, it becomes difficult to "tap into our inner child" and think creatively. Get in there and play with your kids! Tell them what you are working on (if appropriate, of course). You will be amazed out how a child interprets the project. Their response just might trigger that elusive creative concept you've been after. If not, it will make you smile and lighten up the stress a bit before going back to the drawing board.
These are some fairly common sense tips I use to get through those rare projects that are hard to get into. Although, I shared them from a creative professional's perspective, these are tips that I believe can work for anyone.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Sports Team Mascot Logos
Avengers... Assemble! — Shots from My Studio
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Also, if you look closely, you will see an Ant Man/Giant Man (Hank Pym) action figure lurking in the background of the picture of Thor's Hammer, Mjolnir.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Gregbo Watson's Facebook Fan Page Launched Today
Gregbo's Facebook Fan page was created and launched today. It features original artwork and illustrations found on gregbo.com. Go check it out, see some cool art, and become a fan.