LifeWhat An Adventure
Hello lovelies! I know it's been a while sense I wrote a journal and I wanted to give you all a reasonable update because it's a new year and I have some new goals, new art, new style, and some new projects I'm working on.
"Good,better,best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better and your better is best."
So without further adue here is what I've been working on and what's been going on in my life for the past couple of months!
The MoveThe Oregon Trail In Reverse
February 2nd - 8th 2018
After moving to Oregon I fell in love with the environment right away. I love everything about Oregon. The trees. The air. The
YellowstoneAdventure 2016
I've returned from my 1 1/2 week visit to Yellowstone National Park and what an amazing trip it was! Can I just say June is the best month to visit the park. The wildflowers are -amazing-. Most of the wildflowers are blooming or starting to bloom in June and we where there mid - late June and it was just breath taking. I took sooo many photos so I'm currently working to sift through all I have but you can find some of the photos I have below!
As I mentioned before A sad tale of photographing in Yellowstone still rung true. We did our best to meander away from all the riff raff that came in but this year, by far, was
My new website! Original art and more! by tombancroft, journal
My new website! Original art and more!
Hey All. I don't think I mentioned this to all of you here on Deviant art, but I FINALLY have a website! It's got a sampling of my portfolio, links to purchase my art books, a blog where I post new sketches and stuff, and a STORE with original art of mine! Check it out: Tom Bancroft Studio
{PLUS- FOR YOU COSPLAYERS- please share with your friends that I just posted on the blog (at my website above) and in my store a one of a kind REY STAFF prop replica inspired by Star Wars: The Force Awakens. I think all you Rey's out there will like it- its made by my prop master buddy and the quality is top notch!
Get the 21 Draw book at a discount by tombancroft, journal
Get the 21 Draw book at a discount
Artists: If you had wanted to get the great art instruction book: " 21 Draw" but missed out, NOW is your chance to get it at a 20% discount! I'm in it as well as many other super talented artists. Use this code below:
http://21draw.refr.cc/ST3PP2F
My Adventure In Yellowstone
"Not all who wander are lost"
On May 16th I embarked on a journey to Yellowstone National Park with family. There's nothing that can truly describe the sense of renewal from this trip despite all that had transpired that tried hard to bring it down. A total recharge. So if you are interested in what I've been doing for the past 2 weeks, feel free to continue reading!
Yellowstone is a place that truly inspires and renews. It's a place where anything can happen and discoveries are made all the time within yourself and around you! There's never the same thing twice when you visit and your experience will last a lif
For those of you artists that have been asking what kind of INK PENS I use, here is a great "Ink Pen Sampler" from JetPens.com, where I order my inking devices. About three of these I've used regularly and the other two, I want to try! Watch the video also, its great.http://www.jetpens.com/Brush-Pen-Sampler-5-Pen-Bundle/pd/12513
Breaking into Animation video Q and A by tombancroft, journal
Breaking into Animation video Q and A
"How do I get into Disney or Dreamworks or Nick?" Disney concepts artists/animators Tom Bancroft, Ruben A. Aquino, and Claire Keane answer that question in this free video! Share it with an artist you know!
http://taughtbyapro.com/aquino-keane-bancroft-advice-aspiring-animators/
Shitstorm, The new DA Logo and site changes by Shitstorm-LLC, journal
Shitstorm, The new DA Logo and site changes
Shitstorm
Due to the DA Shitstorm over the recent changes in the once familiar website, I have formed Shitstorm-LLC, this page is dedicated to the inherent dissatisfaction by hundreds of thousands of users that have tolerated basic site updates – until one that seems to have been the proverbial “Straw that broke the Llamas back”
The new ICON
With all of the options available they seem to have denied the one that got them to where they once were, the original identifiable, unforgettable DA icon, one that was without a doubt representative of DA.
Now there is an unknown graphic symbol that cannot be symbolic of the origi
Tom Bancroft Drawing TIP 1: Drawing equipment by tombancroft, journal
Tom Bancroft Drawing TIP 1: Drawing equipment
Want to know a TIP on drawing tools for character design? Hit this link and discover the magic and wonder of pencils that I like to draw with!
http://taughtbyapro.com/tools-use-character-design/
"Creativity takes courage." Henri Matisse
My DeviantART Story..
DeviantART has been my home for 10+ years now. I remember first stepping into this realm of magnificent art and being completely inspired by everything that I saw as a Jr. High student just going into high school. The community was smaller at the time but did not lack or have any less spirit and heart!
How lovely and inspiring is this piece! It's full of vibrant detail, lovely colors and brings out the hero in all of us!
"The act of painting is about one heart telling another heart where he found salvation." Francisco Goya
I became the Volunteer for the Anthro Gallery back