How drawing helped to get me known.

*Brodie* · 03-03-2004, 07:39 PM

Most of you know I draw, it's about the only thing im good at, otherthan movie trivia. But recently a friend asked me to draw him our school logo, for him. Our logo is a Redhawk. He wanted a power Lifting logo. So I drew a badass looking redhawk, wings spread and a barbell with weights in his sharp tallons. I handed it off to him, and didn't think anything of it.

Fast forward 2 weeks later.

He walks into study hall, says hes going to talk to a teacher and I have to go with him. We get up there and I find out they're using it for a bunch of shirts for the power lifting team. And I get a free shirt. The teacher asks me to draw a few others, for lacross, baseball, basketball, etc. and I did in a couple days, handed them off, yada-yada. I find out from one of the coaches that they want to use my logos and paint them as merals in the gym and weight rooms.

So...slowly enough I'm becoming recognized. Whoohoo.

*jeff the cheff* · 03-03-2004, 07:44 PM

Thats great! Maybe we can see what you drew?

**Machias Banshee** · 03-03-2004, 07:46 PM

Thats cool...

I got known during our Spirit Weeks at High school. We had a huge mezzazine that we did giant mural contests with. the four classes worked on a single theme, putting up a giant (30 feet by 10 feet) mural.

My idea got freshman in 3rd place (1st occurence in 10 years O.o)
We won sophomore year, both the mural And the entire spirit week 'olympics'...
I wasnt asked to help the last two years, and we didnt get jackfor awards, but that got me into other class vs. class artsy contests..

Here in college I've drawn tattoos for a few people, and am gaining recognition with my notorious Figure Drawings and mirror murals...

Now if i can just get my website updated and done...

Mondo J. Gecko · 03-03-2004, 07:46 PM

sweet man.... that would be super cool... you should upload the drawing up onto the net... for us all to see.... that would be very cool....

*Brodie* · 03-03-2004, 07:53 PM

I'll do it eventually. And I've been doodling tattoos for a few kids, but not anything to interesting.

*Raven* · 03-03-2004, 07:59 PM

thats cool

**Jo Dawn** · 03-03-2004, 09:04 PM

That is awesome. Congradulations!

*raphael_is_cool* · 03-04-2004, 06:34 AM

Cool, you hoping to move into being a comic book artist, or anything in general?

*Taloniss* · 03-04-2004, 06:59 AM

Sweet, Grats Brodie.

*The Defibrillator* · 03-04-2004, 12:02 PM

That's awesome. I think you are my favorite 'drome artist.

*Brodie* · 03-04-2004, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raphael_is_cool

Cool, you hoping to move into being a comic book artist, or anything in general?

Hopefully comic book work in general, writing, or drawing, either way. Or if it comes down to it, the comic shop on 42nd street....

*Dane E5R* · 03-04-2004, 09:26 PM

That's awesome dude, way to go. I've got a similar story.

Heh, I remember back in high school, during journalism class I'd never do my work. All I'd do was draw on the desks. Little did I know doing that would cause me to be on the school newspaper staff for the next 3 years as the paper's cartoonist.

I think maybe you should look into that, if you can.

SkaterMike · 03-04-2004, 11:37 PM

Thats awsome. I'd love to see more of your work too. I kinda have a similar story as well. There was this grad logo contest a while back that I won, and I drew this pretty mean looking eagle (our school mascot) along with some text. Alot of people don't like the mean eagle though, so its going to be an option with the text on the clothes for our grad class. It's kinda ironic because I'm not really into the whole school spirit thing, but it's cool to be known for something at least.

**azure turtle** · 03-05-2004, 01:04 PM

Woah, congrats, Brodie! I've always liked your drawing style, and it's nice to hear that your getting recognition from your school. I'd love to see the logo you drew... Sounds awesome.

*Brodie* · 03-05-2004, 07:49 PM

I should be getting my shirt next week, I might even scan that.

03-03-2004, 07:39 PM	#1
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	How drawing helped to get me known. Most of you know I draw, it's about the only thing im good at, otherthan movie trivia. But recently a friend asked me to draw him our school logo, for him. Our logo is a Redhawk. He wanted a power Lifting logo. So I drew a badass looking redhawk, wings spread and a barbell with weights in his sharp tallons. I handed it off to him, and didn't think anything of it. Fast forward 2 weeks later. He walks into study hall, says hes going to talk to a teacher and I have to go with him. We get up there and I find out they're using it for a bunch of shirts for the power lifting team. And I get a free shirt. The teacher asks me to draw a few others, for lacross, baseball, basketball, etc. and I did in a couple days, handed them off, yada-yada. I find out from one of the coaches that they want to use my logos and paint them as merals in the gym and weight rooms. So...slowly enough I'm becoming recognized. Whoohoo. __________________ Stupendous Monster

03-03-2004, 07:46 PM	#4
Mondo J. Gecko Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,064	sweet man.... that would be super cool... you should upload the drawing up onto the net... for us all to see.... that would be very cool.... __________________

03-03-2004, 07:53 PM	#5
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	I'll do it eventually. And I've been doodling tattoos for a few kids, but not anything to interesting. __________________ Stupendous Monster

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Raven follower of Jesus Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,212	thats cool __________________ TMNT Future Despair Deviant Offical Ultimate Ninja Turtles Site!

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Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	That is awesome. Congradulations! __________________

03-03-2004, 07:44 PM	#2
jeff the cheff Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 122 and an eighth Posts: 2,129	Thats great! Maybe we can see what you drew?

03-03-2004, 07:46 PM	#3
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Thats cool... I got known during our Spirit Weeks at High school. We had a huge mezzazine that we did giant mural contests with. the four classes worked on a single theme, putting up a giant (30 feet by 10 feet) mural. My idea got freshman in 3rd place (1st occurence in 10 years O.o) We won sophomore year, both the mural And the entire spirit week 'olympics'... I wasnt asked to help the last two years, and we didnt get jackfor awards, but that got me into other class vs. class artsy contests.. Here in college I've drawn tattoos for a few people, and am gaining recognition with my notorious Figure Drawings and mirror murals... Now if i can just get my website updated and done...

03-04-2004, 06:34 AM	#8
raphael_is_cool Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: England Posts: 2,151	Cool, you hoping to move into being a comic book artist, or anything in general?

03-04-2004, 06:59 AM	#9
Taloniss Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,819	Sweet, Grats Brodie.

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The Defibrillator Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dee Eff Dubble You Posts: 1,631	That's awesome. I think you are my favorite 'drome artist. __________________ My newest signature.

03-04-2004, 09:26 PM	#12
Dane E5R Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 1,602	That's awesome dude, way to go. I've got a similar story. Heh, I remember back in high school, during journalism class I'd never do my work. All I'd do was draw on the desks. Little did I know doing that would cause me to be on the school newspaper staff for the next 3 years as the paper's cartoonist. I think maybe you should look into that, if you can. __________________ http://www.luckyusshow.com

03-04-2004, 11:37 PM	#13
SkaterMike Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 188	Thats awsome. I'd love to see more of your work too. I kinda have a similar story as well. There was this grad logo contest a while back that I won, and I drew this pretty mean looking eagle (our school mascot) along with some text. Alot of people don't like the mean eagle though, so its going to be an option with the text on the clothes for our grad class. It's kinda ironic because I'm not really into the whole school spirit thing, but it's cool to be known for something at least. __________________

03-05-2004, 01:04 PM	#14
azure turtle Mango Lovin' Mutant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9,453	Woah, congrats, Brodie! I've always liked your drawing style, and it's nice to hear that your getting recognition from your school. I'd love to see the logo you drew... Sounds awesome. __________________ "God, I love being a turtle!" Want to meet the only blue ninja turtle in existence? Come visit me at my Lair!

03-05-2004, 07:49 PM	#15
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	I should be getting my shirt next week, I might even scan that. __________________ Stupendous Monster