Shapefinder #5

Originally uploaded by allegedgenius

This is actually my new flickr account. I just wanted everyone to know it’s there. The pic here is a series called “Shapefinder”, where I show how one would find figures in seemingly random shapes or lines. I’ve been doing this kind of practice for years, simply scribbling random lines on paper and finding the faces or people who pop out of the chaos. If you’re looking to learn cartooning, this is a great routine to get into. You find how to exploit body parts and facial features to get what you want. You’ll be surprised what pops out of nothing. And with some practice you will see faces pop out of other things: rocks, trees, clouds, wood grain, etc.