The Art of Tim

5/29/2006

Title goes here, if I remember correctly…

Filed under: — Tim @ 5:45 pm

I’m not going to apologize, because by now most of you realize that this blog, albeit fun, is not high on the totem pole of my priorities, and suffers a bad case of neglect from time to time. However, this past bout was particularly bad (over a month… yikes!), so I took a few spare moments today to whip up a quickie sketch. Not only that, I filmed it and did a time lapse sort of deal, so you can check out the sketch, and also watch me sketch it. I thought it might add an interesting spin to a throwaway sketch (next time I’ll zoom in more). Enjoy!

Sketch Video!

  
[T] nico Says:

Really nice to see a video. Good idea.

Keep on going ;)

[T] rachel Says:

i really like your drawing i like to draw too and i am also good at drawing so hope you can show me some more pics

 
 
[T] MedusA Says:

How long did that take in rela time?

 
 
[T] Riddick Says:

What song is that in the vid and who is it by? (probably a really stupid question I know but I had to ask since it sounds
vaguely familiar liek i heard it in passing a while back but cant place it…)

[T] Injulen Says:

Machinehead by Bush, I think

[T] Unforgiver Says:

Yeah it is, I would recognize that song anywhere

 
[T] Stuey Says:

Yeah it is Bush by Machine Head =D Lol this vid has made me stick Machine Head in my playlist

[T] Stuey Says:

Or not, im just retarded…..same below

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[T] Graniteful Says:

nice, always loved your work.

 
[T] McTaggart T Says:

Will you be doing more of these, I love seeing stuff like this.

[T] AlphaDrake Says:

He does things like this for CAD-Premium. And we love them by the way Tim.

 
 
[T] Josh W Says:

What is the name of the song in that movie?

[T] Martijn Says:

Like Injulen said, it’s ‘Machinehead’ off of the album ‘Sixteen Stone’ by Bush.

[T] Stuey Says:

Swap it round, Bush by Machine Head

[T] Kevin Says:

nope, he’s got it right, Machinehead by Bush

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[T] Abyss Says:

Um…nope, it’s actually Machinehead by Bush. Bush is the name of that band, and the song is called Machinehead.

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[T] dustpan_dan Says:

Machine Head… by Bush… album is Sixteen Stone, one of my favorite songs. An i loved the video that is a really good idea.

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[T] aaerith Says:

As always, cool sketch, and the video is cool too - one question: Is that a pen or a pencil you’re using? I couldn’t quite tell.

[T] Tim Ritchie Says:

It looks like a RemedyXâ„¢ 0.9 mechanical drawing pencil to me. I’m just guessing, because it looks just like the kind I use

 
 
[T] lonegunm4n Says:

it looked like a mechanical pencil to me……..

 
[T] Elsa Says:

Thanks, the video is a really good idea.

I’m lovin’ all these videos you’re making now. First the video updates for premium members, and now smaller stuff like this.

It’s just fun to see you explore different mediums.

 
[T] Tim Ritchie Says:

From a fellow Tim and a big fan:

Your artwork is supurb, and matched by few, whilst exceeded by none.

You are a god among artists.

Continue doing what you’re good at.
~Timme

 
[T] stoopid Says:

y’know I’ve never thought of scetching that way;

IM SKETCHING!
KILLER!

 
[T] Zack Says:

I have to say dude, after watching that, I realized I move my paper around a lot when drawing my stuff.

It would take me much longer to draw something without twisting the paper to the right or left. I love the idea of the sketch video as well. I’m happy to see you’re taking full advantage of the You Tube.

Again, sweet stuff dude. I’ve got some more fan art coming your way as well. I’m putting a little more time into this one then the last ones I did for you. Hope you’re going to like them!

-Zack

 
[T] Yes Says:

That was cool. I’m a big fan of your stuff and i think the video idea is great.

 
[T] Xtrife Says:

That was a cool video and i gotta admire your skills with the pencils.
I can’t draw straight line and near 0% artistic skills but i have still always wanted to be able to draw.

My sister was only 3 years old when she started to beat me with a pencil and i forsee that she could become a very good artist
if she would pursue it.

Also i was wondering, is that just some character you cooked up or is supposed to be someone your drawing?

- Egill

 
[T] Tendrax Says:

Cool video. It would be nice to have one in real time though.

 
[T] Martijn Says:

You’ve got a very steady hand there, a nice working pace. I should get my drawing pace up, practice makes a good medicine for that.
Sketch looks good, kinda reminds me of a Skrull from Marvel lore.
Nice song in your movie, ‘Machinehead’ by Bush. ‘Sixteen Stone’’s a great album, with ‘Glycerine’ as my fav. track.
Hope to see more of these movies, they’re inspiring to do more sketching myself.

Greetz,
Martijn

 
[T] edx Says:

whoa. its great to see u bck tim. im loving cad and wow ur just really gud at drawing!

 
[T] Sam Says:

Hey, as lone as you keep updating CAD, you can keep doing whatever the hell it is you do when not updating CAD.
I like the video BTW. Keep up the good work!
-Sam

 
[T] Riddick Says:

Thanks to all who answered!

P.S.

Forgot to mention it before in my haste (yes, first time posting here): Tim, your art is amazing, I absolutley adore it. Kepp up the good work and the great comics!

 
[T] Unforgiver Says:

Dude, wicked sick vid, AH!! It was awsome to see the one and only Tim at work. You are A GOD!!!!

 
[T] Shade Says:

Hey-ah,

Yeah, i thought i’d post my bit as well, even though its echoed by justabout everyone whose posted on this.
Its good to see ya back in the journal hotseat, and that video is real good to watch (and love the song too, its now a part of my music collection).
I’m agreein with zack in that u barely move ur paper at all, when i’m sketching in my pad i twist n turn the thing like crazy, and i can barely ever pull a sketch without rubbing something out and re-drawing it, lol. But yeah, lovin the artwork, for some reason everytime i take a look at the journal artwork, it gets me in the mood to sketch something, call it inspiring if you will. Keep the cad and everything up man, its definately good stuff.

Adios,

Shade

 
[T] HK-51 Says:

Tim, you really are amazing with a pencil and paper…

oh yes and about that song….
90’s alternative FTW!

 
[T] Xen Says:

How about a Kaylee sketch? (the dog or the mechanic…)

 
[T] Josh Says:

My humps! My humps! My lovely lady lumps!

 
[T] Karloman Says:

Hi,

just love your art; your really amazing; I wish I could draw like that, really :-)

I have a webcomic of my own, not very big, only 11 episodes so far; and I’m actually learning to draw (never learned it when i was a kid)

so, if you got any tips; I’d love to hear ‘em

 
[T] Red Says:

you didnt rub anything out.

 
[T] Brady Says:

lookin’ good!

I don’t mean to be an ass…but what about the WoW sketch?

[T] Martijn Says:

Tim already stated once that he’ll unfortunately not finish it. Time constraints and other issues prohibit it.

[T] Brady Says:
[T] Martijn Says:

No prob man, we all miss the news sometime :-D

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[T] McTaggart T Says:

He looks like hes based off the Firefly universe… Such a good show.

 
[T] DARKAN Says:

you should film yourself drawing a comic that would be fucking awesome anyway keep up on the great work

[T] Graniteful Says:

he turned a 5 minute sketch into a minute vid.
If he films it at the same speed, (the comic estimating takes 4 hours) the video will be
48 minutes. And even with a very fast internet and computer, that takes a while to post on youtube (if i am correct).

[T] McTaggart T Says:
 
[T] Max Says:

Im not sure Tim is going to post a vid of him making a full comic just yet, he said he wasnt going to do a full one on CadPre, let alone public.

[T] Murtagh Says:

DAMMIT MAX YOU PREMIUM SNOB!

sompeople in this world just dont have money goddammit. I like his art but i have rent to worry about.

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[T] Artemis Says:

That’s more of Premium content. Not the whole process, but little sneak peeks. :]

Beautiful work, Tim.

 
 
[T] slash101 Says:

Dang, you make it look so easy.

 
[T] Chaotic Says:

OMG, you have a ‘livestrong’ bracelet!

nice drewing. I would like seeing more of this type of videos, they’re realy nice.

 
[T] Katie Says:

You bring joy to those who have none, and fulful my fantasy of giving idiodic customers hell.

May the light of the Information Age shine on your sketch pad.

- Llama Lady.

 
[T] Wei Says:

Nice music pick! Not quite what I was expecting as background for a sketch, but a good song. My volume was turned up loud and I got a good shock.

 
[T] Iscariot Says:

Awesome…just one beef (well, not even really a beef now that I think about it…just that beef seemed like a good descriptor at the time…) FEET, man! We want more feet! How am I to know what that guy has below the panel?…He could be some freak octopus for all I know! Not that I have anything against freak octopuses, if there are any reading, but I’d still like to SEE the freak octopus foots…er..feet? tenti? Anyway, great work, and woOt for updates!

 
[T] McTaggart T Says:

Are you going to put more of these videos on this Blog, or were you just testing it for premium members?

 
[T] carrie Says:

oh, the life of a webcomic designer. It seems that you’re way more precise than I thought! It’s really cool to see how it goes into the making. Thanks for sharing :D

 
[T] Hilikus Says:

Thanks for the latest videos. The one here, and the one on CAD. And you seem to have a great taste in music!

 
[T] SGT_Snacks-64 Says:

Don’t worry about neglecting the blog, it’s actually nice to have one big update than loads of small ones.

 
[T] lynn Says:

The video your recently made on CAD is amazing. I loved the little peek at the animated series.
I’m really concidering joining!
NICE taste in music, you’re awesome.
Highlights? New development?
Heh.

 
[T] Lauren Says:

You’re crazy with that Cintiq, man! One of those would be amazing but I’m guessing it probably costs more than my house.

 
[T] adam Says:

i joined cad cause i saw that zeke wallpaper on the cad page realy every one join cad premium its great and it suports tim and all of that come on

[T] Crusen Says:

Yeah, I would love to join CAD prem. but you need a creditcard…
and that’s problemo for me…

 
 
[T] Crusen Says:

Nice video, and a good handywork too…
guess that’s why my sketches never goes as planned…

 
[T] Sean Says:

Nice Video!

I will check out that song when I get home….very nice.

Your artwork is great and I enjoy reading the comic.

I went through the archive twice because it was so funny.

Keep up the good work!

 
[T] Aurrius Says:

I LOVE IT!!
Really.

And, after seeing this video I know how to draw the basic lines for my own drawings… thanks!

 
[T] Lauren Says:

Can you bring more Chef Brian and players 1 and 2 back into the comic more? I’m beginning to miss them ;)

 
[T] Dave Says:

Hey, interesting idea to film while sketching. Anyway, I saw that other video where you use the Cintiq. Man, got so jealous. I want one!!
Anyhow, I’m a huge fan of CAD. Good luck.

 
[T] Evilwithin Says:

Awesome as always Tim. Was nice to watch you in action. keep up the great work.

 
[T] Gyrosash Says:

Hey, Great video! I loved it, it gave me some ideas for my own art. Thanks!

 
[T] Jordan Says:

Awesome stuff dude, love the comic and keep up the good work

 
[T] Dennis Says:

Im probably the only one who noticed this but, totally digging the flower pants man.

PS: Have my babies?

 
[T] tderk Says:

look at poor Lauren who commented above… tsk… she just wants more of her favourite characters…. :( will she get them? or will she get more long shitty storylines? who knows….

[T] Murtagh Says:

Stop bitching and do it your self if your so good.

 
 
[T] Murtagh Says:

ROB?

“Sorry, you can only post a new comment once every 15 seconds. Slow down cowboy” haha..

 
[T] Marcus Dixon Says:

absolutly amazing vid seriously helped wit my own drawings thanks Tim!!

 
 
[T] iDanyal Barrow Says:

hi i hope you dont mind i found your site by pure fluke and thought i would have a look at your pic really impresed so i copied a couple and edited them using photoshop i would really like to add them to my drawings with your name and site as a link please write back i understand that these are your babies and dnt want to take merit for you outsanding work im just trying to teach my self to edit drawings with software

danyal barrow