Today I gave out a little friendly advice to 2 fellow artists who asked for help and I figured Id share it with you. It's nothing super ground breaking but if your like me you need an extra dose of common sense and inspiration from time to time. 

My advice went a little something like this.

Number one first priority learn the fundamentals! When drawing anything try to work in this order. Gesture first, form second, and then details last. Also learn good proportion and figure construction. 

When you get antsy and feel that the fundamentals are getting boring go ahead and draw whatever you want for fun even ignoring the rules if you like. Never lose sight of drawing for fun this is very important! I substitute the word 'Practice' with 'Play' and I think that's helpful to remember in both in art and life. But keep going back to the fundamentals regularly it'll make your fun art look better and better. 

Also I prefer YouTube tutorials over learning from a book. Seeing these principles demonstrated in motion makes a lot more sense then trying to understand descriptions of how to do it in words. 

I suggest Proko and also Sycra both as really good YouTube drawing teachers! Also one of my favorite sources of learning how to draw is The Drawing Website. I suggest subscribing to the newsletter for a great drawing resource! There are many more great online resources I could mention but this will give you a good start. Let google be your friend. Also feel free to ask me for help anytime!

And last but not least don't be afraid to suck! All of us artists suck. some just have worked hard enough to suck a little less. To suck less is Success ;) 

Sincerely, 
- Marshall 'PLEX' Couture

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Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to wish everyone a Fun and Safe Labor Day weekend today! I will be working on art projects as usual but I may be getting out of the house for a bit as well :) A small trip to the beach and a possible Pig Roast are on the horizon for this weekend Yummmmm!!!! I hope your weekend is awesome and relaxing. 

Also I wanted to let you know about this special offer we're doing for the holiday. DonkeyJawProjects LABOR DAY weekend Special!!! 25% off everything at http://donkeyjawprojects.storenvy.com/ It's a chance to get some cool PLEX art for a really good price.

Also if you repost this image to facebook, Instagram, or Twitter w/ hashtag #DonkeyJawSpecial  you'll be entered in to win a secret Prize Pack!!! 

So good luck on winning! And thank you everyone for all of your support!

And most importantly stay safe and have fun this weekend!!!

God Bless,
- Marshall 'PLEX' Couture 

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We will be drawing FREE SKETCH CARDS for a limited number of comic fans who request them, so act fast. First come, first serve!

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God Bless,
-Marshall aka Calmplex

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Did this Commission for Jamie Gambell of his character "The Occultist" last night while watching netflix with my wife. I actually penciled in this drawing like three times before landing on this shot. The other versions tended to be closer to a more realistic comic book style hero but I'm trying to stick to this underground comic/cartoony style ive been doing lately. 

The idea I think with these commission's is to re interpret the characters into your own style. If someone is purchasing from me Im assuming that's what they're looking for.

This character has not yet graced an actual comic book but Jamie has plans to introduce him in one of his titles in the not too distant future! He definitely has an interesting story and should prove to mystify! If you want to read a character bio you can check it out at this link. 

Check out more of what Jamie's up to at JamieGambell.com
And if your interested in a commission feel free to hit me up via my Commission Page!

Thanks for Checkin In!!!

God Bless,
-Marshall aka Calmplex

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