Harry P. Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 I just finished doing the layout for an upcoming "Sketchpad," and I realized how lucky we are to have not one, not two, but three incredibly talented artists who take turns creating the Sketchpad feature you see every month in the magazine. Brad Leisure, Mike Lomaka, and Jairus Watson. You guys rock! What a pleasure it is to do the Sketchpad layouts with such a talented trio supplying me with the raw material! I hope you readers are taking advantage of all the terrific build ideas these three talented and creative artists are bringing you every month. There are definitely "contest winning" ideas coming from our three Sketchpad artists... you readers should be taking advantage of the inspiration they're providing!
Jairus Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 Don't mind him guys... I think he's been nipping at the cooking sheri again...
Harry P. Posted February 13, 2012 Author Posted February 13, 2012 Don't mind him guys... I think he's been nipping at the cooking sheri again... Uh... that would be "sherry"...
Kit Basher Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 Uh... that would be "sherry"... It could be Sheri if she cooks!
Harry P. Posted February 13, 2012 Author Posted February 13, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1UYclfndBY
moparmagiclives Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 I'm curious how that works, is the art work paid for or just submitted? Are the three of them contacted with a few ideas for the next couple issue topics and asked to come up with something or is the spread just chosen from what's made available? Just thinking out loud is all.
Harry P. Posted February 13, 2012 Author Posted February 13, 2012 I'm curious how that works, is the art work paid for or just submitted? Are the three of them contacted with a few ideas for the next couple issue topics and asked to come up with something or is the spread just chosen from what's made available? Just thinking out loud is all. They submit whatever they want to submit, it's totally up to them. No suggestions or ideas given, they do what they want to do.
Jairus Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 Ah, so you admit to the sipping huh? Hey, suggestions are always accepted. Feel free to send them to: jairuswtsn@aol.com No guarantees that I will do it of course... but it's nice to hear a little feedback.
Harry P. Posted February 13, 2012 Author Posted February 13, 2012 Ah, so you admit to the sipping huh? As a matter of fact I'm having a nice glass of chardonnay as I type this...
Lunajammer Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 It's a given Jairus is the king and I've admired his (your) drawings for years. But I've equally admired Brad's marker drawings, again for years, and wondered where he went after the other magazine lost site of the value of the Sketchpad. I guess if I bought your goll dang magazine I'd know what's going on. I guess I better step up. I hope you illustrators continue for years to come. You do inspire.
Harry P. Posted February 13, 2012 Author Posted February 13, 2012 I I guess if I bought your goll dang magazine I'd know what's going on. Uh... yeah!
moparmagiclives Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 My only reason for asking was, I've seen in other magazines that will do "readers rides" type of articles. And I know that there are as many people that like to draw as there is those that like to build. I was wondering how the art work was collected for the issues. One of the few issues I have been able to pick up had the "bubble tops" by mr. Watson Jim self. It had me thinking about other bubble top ideas, ( as it should) , and I was thinking it would be cool to see what other may have come up with after seeing those types of spreads. Like a "readers ride" section. Not that everyone doesn't have enough to sort out for the magazine as it is.
Danno Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 Shari the showgirl maybe? G Shogurlz! He said 'Shogurlz'!!!!!!
Jon Cole Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 It is one of my favorite parts of the magazine! Please keep up all the creativity!
Dr. Cranky Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 Can't wait for it to be printed and bound and sent this way. Congrats to the best trio of ink-slingers!
Jairus Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 P.S. I got my copy of the January issue in the mail Saturday.
bigphoto Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 Uh... that would be "sherry"... Its a good thing he can draw pretty pictures!!
Jairus Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 Yeah, I can barely cook... so it would seem.
peekay Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 I'm also a big fan of the Sketchpad Artists and have been fascinated by good automotive art since my childhood. Also, while we're on the topic, I think Harry's art direction and layout are second to none. That is, I don't know of a magazine that LOOKS better than MCM. (I can't say I'm qualified to judge but I was a graphic design student for a few years - and anyway "I know what I like").
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