http://trubalcava.com/blog An art journal with images and scribings and a place where folks can comment on both. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:56:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The weather in SF Bay Area since the holidays has been pretty stormy and we had a bit of a cold snap with a rare snow occurrence down to about 500 feet in December. Lots of people bundled up for both cold and rainy weather, somewhat unpredictable. But Winter Girl ... http://trubalcava.com/blog/2010/02/05/winter-girl-2010/ It was a splendid day in Los Osos, CA., near San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010. Made for a perfect atmosphere for celebrating the life of Art Clokey, Gumby creator who passed away on January 8, 2010. The ceremony was uplifting, with music and touching ... http://trubalcava.com/blog/2010/01/26/memorial-for-art-clokey/ I know that there is great sadness in the animation and film-making community that an icon in the industry has passed. He was certainly an icon in my eyes. When I was first so privileged to join the team on the 1980s Gumby TV series it was obvious that I ... http://trubalcava.com/blog/2010/01/12/the-passing-of-art-clokey/ It's going to be a grand holiday event, I'm thinking! A host of our industry colleagues and friends will have art for sale this Thursday night, December 10th. Read about the artists participating here as we compile the list and give a sneak peek at the art: http://maverixstudios.blogspot.com/ Here's my entry: Come on ... http://trubalcava.com/blog/2009/12/09/maverix-rootbranch-holiday-art-show/ Man, what a crazy Summer and crazy year. A bit tragic, sad and quite unpredictable. So now that Fall is here and Winter is about to bare down, the New Year can only bring better days - at least one can hope. During a shining moment, near the close of ... http://trubalcava.com/blog/2009/11/12/fall-upon-us/ It's been a tough summer. Loosing my father to cancer in June & treading water with freelance jobs enough to keep a roof over my head. At least I have a roof for now, right? Well, I intend on getting back on my feet and forging on. One good turn of ... http://trubalcava.com/blog/2009/09/06/keeping-spirits-up-summer-near-closing/ Writing comes to me in spurts. I hardly ever take the time to just sit and write anymore, and it's ridiculous. It's got to change - and soon. What helps me get back in the mood for story-telling is drawing. It isn't such a stretch because my art has always ... http://trubalcava.com/blog/2009/06/11/writing-and-art-direction/ I know it isn't summer just yet, but I wanted to share an observation as we approach the season that typically has us looking forward to more social, outdoor activities. Between iphones and blackberries, the wireless phenomenon has become pervasive. You might think at first that it all adds to everyone ... http://trubalcava.com/blog/2009/04/29/summer-wireless/ As much as I really like the feel of the Wacom Cintiq and the sensitivity of the stylus, nothing beats the good ole pencil. I'm bouncing back and forth all the time between the two. It's about sketching with the side of the pencil or going in with a freshly ... http://trubalcava.com/blog/2009/03/25/pencilstylus-styluspencil/ Since, oh around 2003 when I joined Maverix Studios I was inspired to draw mostly the female figure - and while it's been fun - believe me, I feel it's time I change it up a little. Here's a series of creatures I've done in the past month: Here's a some ... http://trubalcava.com/blog/2009/02/25/from-lovely-to-ugly-creatures/