Ruth

It was my good friend's Ruth last day at Pixar yesterday, as her internship ran its course. We're all sad to see her go here, (she's awesome!), so I made her this card as a going away present. It hardly seems like fitting tribute, but maybe some brunches will make up for that.
Best of luck for the future Ruth, not that you'll need it.

Enjoy,
James

New sketchbook 2 and an anniversary

The new sketchbook I mentioned in the last post is now sitting, finished on my nightstand, and I've been working through the new, new one. This is all stuff from my morning and nightly commutes on Bart, and Ritual sittings.
Also, the blog turned 2 last month. Time seems to fly so quickly these days, but sufficed to say I'm amazed how far I've come in the 24 months since starting The Iron Scythe.
I thank all of you who stop by the blog and read daily.
Here's to another great year.
Again, the sketches.
Enjoy,
J

New Sketchbook

Some new stuff from the sketchbook.
This is the third one since I've been here in San Francisco, with the other two sitting on my table, remaining to be scanned. I'm trying not to be lazy, but it's hard to stay on top of it.
Some sketches from the coffee shop.

Enjoy,
James

Ratatouille

Copyright Disney/Pixar 2007

When I started working at Pixar, Ratatouille was nearing completion of animation and large chunks of the film had already gone through the mysterious processes that make it look as it now looks, in its finished form. I was lucky enough in my first month here, to get a look at one of said chunks, the 4th reel to be exact.
As I staggered out of the theatre here after the reel had ended, I remember thinking something that I'd thought once before, while staggering out of a darkened cinema that had just shown The Incredibles.
"This is going to change things."
And that was just one reel. Having seen the film twice since then I can offer this:
Anyone truly passionate about animation, art, sincerity and craft, and life outside of it will find a home in this film.
Brad and Jan's vision for this film is gloriously realized and incredibly insightful, and I'm glad to offer my admiration and praise to the amazing crew that saw it through.

Friday

More of Duncan.

Enjoy,
J

Look out world...

...because Bill Presing has started a blog.
Go visit him and say hi at Daily Peril.

Go Bill!


J

Monday warm ups

More monday warm ups. I'll try to get some stuff from the commutes and cafes scanned this week. Until then,this.
Enjoy,
J

Monday morning warm ups

Stretch!
Enjoy,
J

Irma La Douce

Just a quick sketch from work.
Also, this Saturday is the 14th Worldwide sketchcrawl day. Enrico has been up to great things organizing people and getting things in motion for this to be a great event. All the info can be found on his sketchcrawl blog, or on his personal blog.
I'll be turning up at the ferry building on saturday. See you all there.
Again a quick sketch inspired by the Billy Wilder film.
Enjoy,
J

More sketches

Some recent stuff from commutes and a day at Dolores Park.
Enjoy,

J