2.12.2005

Sketches

As promised, here are some sketches out of my blackbook. They were done in March of 2004, so Ava's grown quite a bit, and of course, Ezra's been born since then. The first couple are of Ava playing with her highly-adored Polly Pocket collection. Ah, Polly Pocket - If Andrea and I had only known, we would've put stock in Mattel for their diminutive-sized money-sucking doll racket. But that is a rant for another day.




It's amazing to watch kids as they'll locate the most minute of puddles on the most arid of days and go stomp and play in it. Gotta love that.


You just have to know Ava to understand...


Looking back on this sketch, I think I gave Andrea a happier look than what she was really experiencing at the time, as Ezra gave Mommy absolute fits inside her tummy. But from my end, she looked absolutely beautiful. Ignorance is bliss, indeed.
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22 comments:

  1. Jared ChapmanFebruary 12, 2005 11:39 AM

    Those are great Ward! Your great style and sense of design aside, it's fun to see how much your family means to you. Awesome stuff.

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  2. elieFebruary 12, 2005 1:21 PM

    I love your style and the explanations are interesting. keep it up!

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  3. DragonettaFebruary 12, 2005 5:15 PM

    I love these! Damn, I wish I could sketch.

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  4. jaceFebruary 12, 2005 10:05 PM

    cool :)
    i think ur interesting *smiles*

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  5. Mrs. Basil E. FrankwaterFebruary 13, 2005 12:27 AM

    I love these! It's fun seeing your family through your sketchbook and comments! I hope you do this again!
    Oh, and because of your link, I just found out Brad Bird won an award for voicing Edna Mode. How wonderful. Thank you for your site.

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  6. Ward JenkinsFebruary 13, 2005 6:58 PM

    Thank you all for your kind words. I do plan on posting more sketches and artwork up on the site soon, I just need to find the time to scan. (And it doesn't help that we don't have a scanner at home.) You all are too kind.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2005 9:15 PM

    this is my first time on your site and i love those drawings. more please.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2005 9:16 PM

    this is my first time on your blog. i love your drawings. more please.

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  9. James PalmerFebruary 14, 2005 5:38 AM

    Weeeeeee! Dig it man! I am honored that I got to see these before they appeared on the blog! It's so nice to see you pay such a heartfelt tribute to your family. Cheers man!

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  10. Ward JenkinsFebruary 14, 2005 7:18 AM

    Todd, no doubt. Actually, the true right of passage is trying to fit one of the hats on the dolls without that tiny string from breaking. And keeping all the shoes from getting lost. But, the more I think about it, yes--those pants are tricky. (I must stop now before this conversation sounds too creepy.)

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  11. LitanyFebruary 14, 2005 4:08 PM

    Great pics, you have flair and personality.

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  12. TorrFebruary 14, 2005 10:28 PM

    Finally! An animators blog!! thought I would never find one here in blogland. I studied animation as well but pretty much haven't pursued it since graduating about 3 years back... But now I feel inspired to start afresh! Love that movie, too. Will definitely be back for more! Seeya Mr Jenkins!

    The Adventures Of PuddingVisit me sometime. :)

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2005 1:14 AM

    thats great !

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  14. adminFebruary 15, 2005 3:14 AM

    love the sketches too!

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2005 7:45 AM

    Astounding sketches! Lovely character and energy... You're helping to inspire me for my weekly Wednesday drawing class tomorrow. Also for adding some more doodles to my website. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  16. compassioNATFebruary 15, 2005 7:53 AM

    You've got something going on here..your blog is original and i love those sketches. Great expressions!

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  17. The CureFebruary 15, 2005 12:44 PM

    Man I wish I could Draw. I really need some art for This Article. Pictures really add to a blog and your own personal work is great.
    It's nice to hear from a real Family guy.

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  18. Harrison HollandFebruary 15, 2005 2:36 PM

    You need a new camera, those pictures look like they were drawn.

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  19. Ward JenkinsFebruary 15, 2005 11:49 PM

    You're very welcome, Pepper-shaker. I plan to put up more when I get the chance. And thank you all for your wonderfully kind words about my sketches. They originally weren't meant for mass consumption, so I was a little shy about sharing them to you all at first. They are like a visual diary to me, so this is like you all reading my personal journal.

    Or something like that. Thanks again.

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  20. LitanyFebruary 16, 2005 12:39 PM

    More sketches please!! You have me hooked and I check out your blog every day for more pics!

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  21. "Maggie & Kevin"February 17, 2005 9:29 AM

    Nice sketches Ward. I do enjoy your illustrating style. Will you be finishing them in color?

    www.designerm.com/blog.html

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  22. Dame FolleFebruary 23, 2005 9:38 PM

    My daugher LOVES Polly Pocket too! She is even a little young for them, according to manufacturer recommendations, but she will play with them for hours. Love the drawings!

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