Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Prop a day


Using my recent interest in props as fuel, I challenged myself to a simple painting a day for a month in the effort to foster better personal habits. Though it was at times a chore, one which I felt at times I didn't have time for, I'm happy to say I didn't skip a single day. That said, I'm also happy to be done and able to move on to other interests and perhaps future personal challenges.

Keep an eye on my tumblr to see a few process gifs: tomscholes.tumblr.com
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  1. Adam FordOctober 23, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Looking nice. I have been tempted in the past to try something this disciplined but have never done it.

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    1. Tom ScholesOctober 23, 2013 at 6:14 PM

      Good to hear from you mister ! I bring you up in the classes and occasion workshops I teach and remember working with you fondly amigo ! Hope you are well :)

      It was rough to fit it in each night, rougher still knowing I had to post it. Next time I might keep it hush hush until the end to ease the pressure.

      Anyhow, really helped to focus on a specific theme rather than my usual scattered whims.

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  2. DomiusOctober 23, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    these look fantastic

    at what resolution are you working on a specific prop?

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    1. Tom ScholesOctober 23, 2013 at 6:15 PM

      These were all done on Post-It's scanned at 400dpi - usually ending up around 2000px wide though I doubled that at times when I needed more detail fidelity.

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  3. Nacho YagüeOctober 23, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Finally!!! :D

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    1. Tom ScholesOctober 23, 2013 at 6:16 PM

      I know ! This last week was the toughest, hardly had time some nights ...

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  4. Kan MufticOctober 25, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    Nice one, Tom. Particularly because it's not your usual cup of tea. I only feel like I am gaining new skills if I 'go out' and do things I haven't done before.

    Hope life is good,
    K

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  5. jamie holmesOctober 31, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    Great job. Abuse the muse ;)

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  6. Ted GaladayNovember 5, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    That's some real nice paint'n there, mister.

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  7. alberto mielgoDecember 7, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    I saw you today doing a workshop. Back home I rushed to dig in your stuff.
    SO incredible. Your universes are beautiful. Such a nice taste.

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  8. UnknownNovember 23, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    I'm a bit late to this, but I'm very impressed. Did you do all of these from imagination?

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    1. Tom ScholesNovember 24, 2014 at 5:46 PM

      Thanks for the kind word! It's about 50/50, part of the challenge was geared toward getting me to use more reference actually :) Was a ton of fun and I hope to do it again soon.

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