March 2005 archive

Quality art instruction

Why don’t modern “how to” books on comics and cartooing include information like this? (Click for larger image)

NYPL Digital Gallery

NYPL Digital Gallery The New York Public Library has put its entire collection of images, most of them in the public domain, online. What an amazing resource—I know where I’m going first for photo reference from now on.

Project: Crackhouse – The Studio III

Here’s the future studio, now stripped down to the studs and featuring a lovely upwards view of the interior of the attic. (Click for larger image)

Project: Crackhouse – The Studio II

Here’s recent progress on the studio/laundry-room project. All the wood panelling and ceiling tiles have been removed, revealing the dilapidated plaster beneath. (Click for larger image)

Project: Crackhouse – The Studio

Major renovation work began today on an upstairs room of “The Crackhouse.” Pictured below is its state as of yesterday. Already completed when the picture was taken are: the removal of several layers of floor-coverings (plywood, linoleum, more linoleum, even more linoleum), dismantling of the kitchen area on the far wall, roughing in of plumbing …

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