John is a California State University Chico gradute who graduated with a double major in computer science and biology. Since the age of two he has been drawing, and since he read Tolkien's, The Hobbit, in the fourth grade, most of what he draws is fantasy.
Published material at: SciFi Fantasy as jcalvin: [Go!]
Published material at: Written stories as jcalvin2: [Go!]
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It's probably about time that I updated this, so here goes. I'm a recent grad of California State University Chico, who is just getting adjusted to living in the real world (aka, now I have to work for a living). It's nice to actually get paid for the work you do, instead of paying somebody else to give you work. I was born in 73 (that makes me a Gen-X'r). I've been drawing since I was two, but stopped after high school (that was 90 or so) and just recently picked it up again. Everybody here at Elfwood has been great! You've all provided me with hours of inspiration, so thank you all!
About myself: I've always rooted for the bad guy, ever since my dad took me to see Star Wars when I was 4 years old. Villains are just more interesting. That should give you some insight into my work. ;-> Please leave lots of constuctive comments...I really want to improve my work! Thanks all, and have fun.
4-14-2000 My little girl has just turned 10 months old today, which might explain why I haven't updated this gallery in a while. Hope you enjoy the few new pics I put in.
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18 Jul 1999
Kathryn Adamson
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I've been to many galleries. This one is very good. Though There are some things that you should focus on. What you should do is learn the human anatomy (maybe I should take my own advice aswell) The feet, they need work, and women don't have to be naked to be beautiful. I love YOUR CHIMPS!!! They are soooo cute. faces may need work, but I want to see more monkeys!
These are great ideas! Almost dream like! I too have always rooted for the bad guys, so I'm always so upset when they are killed off. I wanted to cry when Eowyn killed the Witch King in LOTR. Sad...he was so cool. Anyway, I agree that you should pay attention to human anatomy more. Get some unlucky people to model for you! I love it, but then I'm in a habit for torturing people *jking*
1 Feb 2000
Matt Jarrett
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Hey John! I'm from Chico too. Great work here. Why don't you drop by my elfwood gallery and tell me what you think of my stuff (Gallery 223)
howdy hon! A lot of the things in your gallery are great- but just a spot of constructive critisim: I feel you may need to study the human face a bit more, and work on your hands. These are areas that all artists have trouble with, and I don't mean this in a nasty way. You are very gifted, keep drawing. I'll be back. *hands you an oreo and skitters off*Me like cookie... Hey, I just figured this thing out! Thanks for your great comments. I most certainly don't take offense at them (or any other constructive comments!) I only wish that I could get more. Faces seem to be a troubled spot for me - especially the eyes. They always come out too big. Hands and feet are real buggers too. I think one of the problems is that all of my drawings are on 8 by 11 inch paper, so when I draw a figure, the hands and such need to be very small -- too small for detail. I'm going to try and do some close ups to work on that. I'll post them here when I'm done. I hope you come back and let me know how I'm doing.
Hey John, I like your artwork here. You really have a great collection... lol, better than I'll ever be able to get. I have the dunnest time with hands and eyes too, 'cept I'll do fine with one then make the other too big/small. Keep up the great work!
27 Aug 2000
Rainbow Fright
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Is it just me or is the Creepy Queen picture exactly the same as Queen of Nightmares? Figure in a change of hairstyle and the change of color, then mirror image it...
18 Apr 2003
Naomi
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I love the lost tribe picture and the others were good to . Keep up the good work.
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Kathryn Adamson
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