Manny's Stuff

Work sketch

2012-01-27T15:18:00.001-08:00

Work sketch

2012-01-26T13:44:00.000-08:00

A stray dog following a tourists around. Kind of a charming idea I guess.

Work sketch

2012-01-25T10:15:00.000-08:00

This might be one of those drawings that came out of my subconscious that means something more than i think. I just don't know.

Work sketch

2012-01-23T13:49:00.000-08:00

Saw this awesome individual at an Indian resteraunt over the weekend. He looked like a very mystical and peace loving old soul.

Work sketch

2012-01-18T13:53:00.001-08:00

Jackelopes are cool

Bike accident

2012-01-17T16:27:00.000-08:00

Kinda bummed this morning cuz i got into a bike accident. I flew foreward superman style and fractured my left arm. Luckily everything else is ok. I can still draw, thats the important thing.

Work sketch

2012-01-10T10:03:00.000-08:00

The Flying Dream

2012-01-09T11:40:00.000-08:00

I had a dream last night I was flying. Those are always my favorite. I wasn't flying on a phoenix per say, but oh well.

work sketch

2012-01-05T17:25:00.001-08:00

New Clothes!!!

2012-01-04T16:50:00.000-08:00

Got a lot neat gifts this Christmas. And i'm so thankful i decided to draw about it. Hope you all had a great holiday.

warm up sketches

2011-12-20T10:16:00.000-08:00

Mama mia

Warm up sketches

2011-12-08T11:18:00.001-08:00

For some reason my warm up sketches decided to be harry potter fan art. SIrius black is my favorite character I think.

Back to Watercoloring and it feels so good!

2011-12-04T00:48:00.000-08:00

I haven't done watercolors since the beginning of the summer. Man it feels good to start up again.

Happy Prehistoric Thanksgiving

2011-11-23T14:01:00.000-08:00

2011-11-23T10:44:00.000-08:00

Cirque de solei

2011-11-21T18:06:00.000-08:00

Just saw Cirque de solei Totem yesterday. It was pretty awesome. Especially this act.

more work sketches

2011-11-18T16:47:00.001-08:00

Saw this Japanese monster with a mask and pipe. Had to draw it.

Salieri

2011-11-04T17:39:00.001-07:00

Working sketch

2011-10-14T18:29:00.001-07:00

Been a long time. It feels good to be back. More to come.

Mass Production

2011-05-17T20:11:00.000-07:00

Another page from my portfolio

My second year film, Drop'd

2011-05-03T18:22:00.000-07:00

Drop'd from Manny Hernandez on Vimeo.

Thank you everyone for your help on this film. I had a lot of fun making it and I love the music my buddy Jeremy made for it. Thanks again everyone, enjoy

Ripped this one from my portfolio

2011-04-15T13:28:00.000-07:00

Haven't posted in a while because of my film and portfolio. So I thought I'd share something that I have been working on. A page from my portfolio. Enjoy.

Hippo Dancers

2011-03-10T01:34:00.001-08:00

Another drawing from last semester. Still working hard on that film.

Garden Sprite

2011-02-19T17:30:00.000-08:00

Vampire line up

2011-02-03T15:48:00.000-08:00

Now that i'm working on my second year film I really have no time to just sit and draw. So I guess old sketches are better than nothing.

Anuder Wadercolor Sketch

2011-01-30T18:37:00.000-08:00

Morning Frog

2011-01-26T19:22:00.001-08:00

Before I have had my coffee in the morning and after a night of animating, sometimes I feel like a slow frog getting ready for school.

Operaaaaaaa!

2011-01-23T16:55:00.000-08:00

Motorcycle Studies

2011-01-19T23:23:00.000-08:00

Monkeyin around

2011-01-14T17:54:00.001-08:00

Unfortunately, I was not productive at all over winter break. So here is something I did before it.

Happy Holidays

2010-12-14T18:00:00.001-08:00

Heres a santa card i made for my family. Something a little out of my style but still had fun making it. Happy Holidays everyone!

Sketchbook Caricatures

2010-12-11T00:53:00.000-08:00

So here is an assortment of caricatures that I did of my classmates and a couple of teachers in my sketchbook. From top to bottom its Vitaliy Strokous ,Trevor Jones, Tom Law, Sam Creamers, Sam King, Jasmine Lai, Hyojin Bae, Fran Krause, Andy Suriano, and Ben Holm. Thanks for posing for me guys!

bug your ride

2010-12-04T15:40:00.000-08:00

More Layout

2010-11-15T18:54:00.000-08:00

I have been watching a lot of nature documentaries with bugs and getting really inspired. So with this layout I tried to make it look a little more cinematic.

Nosferatu

2010-11-13T14:47:00.000-08:00

So this week Shane Prigmore, one of the best designers alive came to CalArts to critique some vampire drawings we all did. There were some seriously awesome stuff that my classmates did. Not to mention Shane's stuff. So here is what I did.

Capybara

2010-10-31T23:28:00.001-07:00

Quick sketch for the day

Another layout

2010-10-26T09:25:00.000-07:00

Summer Time Sketches

2010-10-05T14:06:00.001-07:00

Now that summer is over and school is in, I'm sure that I will not have the time to make love to my sketchbook like I did all summer. It really felt great jotting down ideas that were constantly being thrown at me in my brain. But I guess now is the time to put those ideas to some good use and make a film once again.

School is in

2010-09-27T10:36:00.000-07:00

Been a while since I posted. Summer was great and I have plenty of drawings to post. In the meantime here is a layout assignment I did.

My First Film!!!

2010-05-11T23:45:00.000-07:00

Blew Dandelion from Manny Hernandez on Vimeo.

I can only say that I am really happy I was able to complete a film and can't wait to start on a new one. Thank you to all who helped me on this film. Hope you enjoy.

Froggy animation

2010-04-21T01:10:00.000-07:00

Untitled from Emmanuel Hernandez on Vimeo.

Sorry if you guys thought this was my film but it's not. Just a walk cycle I did for fun. But the film is on its way.

Su Una Vespa

2010-04-19T17:17:00.000-07:00

More watercolor stuff

2010-03-31T14:10:00.000-07:00

Still working hard on my film, but for now more watercolor.

I thought the last one looked funny on its own.

Shell Shock

2010-03-14T16:21:00.001-07:00

Some more procrastinating. This is actually a good example of how sometimes personality is lost in a sketch that is colored and altered. Personally I like the black n white better, what do you think?

Working on film!!!

2010-02-27T18:13:00.000-08:00

Hello all. Its been a while since I posted and its all due to me working on my film. Making a film is the hardest obstacle i have yet faced. In fact, it is about a million times harder than i thought it was going to be. But I guess all seems easy until you try it. Anyway, i thought I would take a rest and do some watercolor today. I'll post some more watercolor stuff later. Oh and incase your wondering, the above drawing is not for my film.

Life drawing with a twist # 2

2009-12-16T00:10:00.000-08:00

Here are some more imaginative life drawings(or so I hope). This session on Saturday mornings are specifically for us animators. The model would pick a character to be and act like it. And trust me, she was great. She had plenty of great attitude. This session's model character was a dancing show girl getting ready for her big day. These type of poses really allow me to push a fun story. I love this type of drawing.

The bottom ones were drawn live, but colored in photoshop.

Best friend and sketches

2009-12-10T16:45:00.000-08:00

The storyboards are scenes from The Last Crusade.

Smelly Critters

2009-12-06T14:25:00.001-08:00

As you might have guessed I really love my character design class. Especially because all we do in there is draw, draw, draw. All of these sketches were not done at my cubicle alone and recluse, but with some reference drawings in character design class with my fellow classmates. Feeding off of my classmates energy is such a great way to inspire me.

Felines

2009-12-01T13:21:00.001-08:00

Just some cat drawings.

An amazing experience

2009-11-22T21:55:00.001-08:00

Hi everyone. Boy oh boy the CTN was such an awesome event. For those of you that don't know, the CTN is a creative talent network for animation where people can meet different amazing artists and animation companies and show them your portfolio and stuff. There are also panels and demonstrations too. I mean I met some of my greatest heroes. People like Craig Mcracken, Lou Romano, Ben Balistreri, Leo Matsuda, all got to look at my portfolio and rip it to shreds. It was great.

As far as the picture above goes, I am so pleased and extremely grateful to say that i was invited to talk on a panel about one of my greatest influences ever, Ronald Searle. And get this, the people that were on the panel with me were none other than James Baxter, John Musker and Matt Jones(who actually met Ron Searle in person). It was so humbling to talk next to three amazing artists like these guys. As far as the actual event goes it went great, and i was told that I didn't make a huge ass out myself, which i thought i would. CTN was such a great convention and I hope it repeats itself next year. If they ever read this I would especially like to thank Rik Maki and Tina Price for the opprotunity. You guys are great!

Dionysus God of Wine

2009-11-16T12:47:00.000-08:00

A design for the god of wine.

Storyboards!!!

2009-11-10T21:22:00.000-08:00

Well here is one of my first attempts at storyboards and I must say that story boarding is TOUGH! There are problems that I encountered over and over again. Well I guess thats the whole part of learning but that frustration is never easy to counter.

2009-11-04T02:16:00.000-08:00

Another character design assignment. Some are kinda cliche but what the hay. It just may. By the way, I'll say hey. Ok i'll stop.

Happy Halloween

2009-11-01T19:53:00.000-08:00

I know it's a little late but Happy Halloween. Awooooooo!

Life drawing with a twist

2009-10-24T20:13:00.001-07:00

I did these series of drawings to try and put some story into the poses the model was doing for us the other day. The model's poses were very primal and full of action, so I thought I would draw him as an Indian brave fighting off cowboys or something. It was a lot of fun.

You know, sometimes life drawing could really have it's ups and downs. Sometimes when I'm really feeling I'm drawing the model well, the next day I'm at my cube trying to think up a character or a story and I completely blank out. It's like my imagination has been drained. This is why I am trying to do more life drawings with a twist. Add a story or a cool expression. Feed imagination instead of making it numb. Draw verbs instead of nouns. Stuff like that. Not just exaggerate the model for the sake of a cool composition or illustration. That may look beautiful, but where does it go from there? I hope to let loose and go even more into my imagination next time I'm life drawing.

By the way, the model was wearing the costumes I drew in the above drawings. Aside from a few accessories I made up. But nevertheless, it always pays to have a good model.

An assignment I could Bear.

2009-10-20T13:11:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the stupid pun. This is an assignment for character design class. As you might have guessed it's bears.

A movie that really Moved me.

2009-10-18T18:46:00.000-07:00

This movie touched my heart in a way I never thought a movie could ever do. I guess I can't say it touched my today 24 year old heart, but my elementary school boy heart that still lives deep inside my memories. The funny thing is I drew this drawing before I saw the movie. You can tell (that is if you have watched the movie). The reason being is because the movie was exactly the opposite of a cute drawing and admiration of a young boy and his friend. It was much less and much more than that. I will not spoil it for anyone, but if you think you're coming out of this movie thinking, dude that movie rocked, or that was so cool when, you have another thing coming.

Noodle Dragon

2009-10-12T16:47:00.001-07:00

I have been working in photoshop a lot recently. I actually feel like I need to do more sketchin. Maybe next post.

SPace Business Men

2009-10-03T18:15:00.000-07:00

another assignment from story class. We had to character design any four characters. I chose SPACE BUSINESS MEEEEEN!

Random Photoshop

2009-09-17T12:14:00.000-07:00

Hello all. Well my first week of school is almost up and i have to admit that i'm having so much fun. Meeting new and talented artist, talented teachers, working in my own cube, its amazing.

Well here is something i did in photoshop for my digital design class. More assignments to come.

more sketches

2009-09-04T12:15:00.001-07:00

another sketchbook done. Yay!!!!

paintings

2009-08-16T10:31:00.000-07:00

I haven't really had much time for painting lately. You know, getting ready for school and working my last days at Sea World. So here are some paintings I picked from the pile.

getting ready for the big move

2009-08-15T12:39:00.003-07:00

Well I have just a few more weeks left before my journey to become an animator begins. I am really excited and getting incredibly anxious packing up all my stuff. So heres a drawing inspired by my anxious packing and excitement.

Doodle me this, Doodle me that

2009-08-02T12:35:00.000-07:00

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Well, the school season is almost here. And Although I can't wait to head up to CalArts, I really am trying to treasure grabbing my sketchbook and drawing wherever I am. Anyway, here are some drawings from my awesome free time.

New and old stuff from the pile.

2009-07-29T12:43:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the paintings I had in my show. And yes, the space hottie is painted on 4 different canvas's.
and these are just a couple sketches from the sketch book.

Upcoming show

2009-07-20T00:10:00.000-07:00

Hey guys and gals, here's a sneak peak at an upcoming art show me and some buddies are having this Saturday the 25th. I'm trying to get plenty more done while still having fun painting. Anyway, Ill post the rest of the info on the show later. Enjoy!

A bunch of life drawings

2009-07-04T11:07:00.000-07:00

As I was asked to, here are some life drawing stuff I've done on my Wednesday morning class. I always feel like life drawing gets me warmed up. Kind of like stretching before a work out. Once i'm stretched, i'm ready to paint, sketch, or pretty much do any sort of art.

Portfolio stuff

2009-06-18T16:14:00.000-07:00

Hey gang. Here are some pen and gouache drawings I had in my CalArts portfolio. For those of you that don't know I did get accepted and will be starting in the fall. I can't wait for my new journey ahead of me.

Humans vs Monsters

2009-06-13T11:22:00.000-07:00

I love drawing monsters. In fact, I think I love drawing them just as much I love sketchin people. I think its because with monsters, you can really push shapes and craziness. As with people, emotions and verbs are what i try to catch.

2009-06-07T13:03:00.000-07:00

Well another sketchbook done. Here are just a few drawings from it.

A NEW BLOG!

2009-06-01T20:20:00.000-07:00

Hi y'all, just wanted everyone to know that I am still alive and drawing. Me and a couple of my friends (beau hufford and Brian Morante) got together and thought it would be a great idea to make a blog where we give each other cool little drawing assignments and post them on a blog. Our first post is UP! The blog is named after my favorite theme song. Those who know me best know exactly what i'm talking about. Well our link is on the side of my blog, so enjoy.

Sketchin Out and About

2009-03-08T17:58:00.000-07:00

These sketches are straight out of my sketchbook. Some from coffee shops, the zoo, and my Santa Barbera trip.

Keep that paint brush moving

2009-01-08T12:21:00.000-08:00

Here's a sketch painting I picked from the pile.

Some more Holiday fun

2008-12-09T20:41:00.000-08:00

What can I say, I love Christmas. Here is another card I did with my girlfriend Cara. This one I will most likely send out to family.

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

2008-12-08T13:12:00.001-08:00

Hi everyone, Christmas is near. So here is a card to spread Holiday Cheer!

Drawn by yours truly and colored by Beau Hufford.

Business martian man

2008-12-01T12:59:00.000-08:00

In this little painting I really wanted to use a two color pallet for an appealing colored piece. Blue and red were the main colors here.

Hunger Monster

2008-11-26T17:22:00.000-08:00

This little painting was inspired by the hunger monster inside of me for Thanksgiving. My record is six plates of food. Perhaps I will rise up to the challenge and beat it this year.

A new book!

2008-11-18T21:03:00.000-08:00

This is a print that was being sold at the ape-con in San Francisco. It is a limited addition painting I did for a book to which I'm contributing to with some friends called Eat, Drink, and Sleep. I am very excited to be part of it. You can check out our website on the link above.

Back from Thailand and Bali

2008-11-18T20:46:00.000-08:00

What an adventure! Thailand was amazing. Trekking through the jungle, riding on elephants, sketching on a beautiful beach, it was all quite miraculous. I will never forget this amazing trip. Growing as an artist while traveling has been the best experience of my life. Now I will vow to post much much more.

caricatures at sea world

2008-08-09T12:56:00.001-07:00

her are a couple of couples I drew at sea world. it has been a while since my last caricature post, so here you go

Uploaded - Aug 9, 2008

2008-08-09T12:49:00.001-07:00

european influence

2008-08-07T12:17:00.001-07:00

Uploaded - Aug 7, 2008

2008-08-07T12:15:00.001-07:00

here are a couple of sketches I drew when I was in Europe back in february. I will never forget that beautiful free time I had on my hands to draw and draw and draw. my favorite thing was to go to a local cafe and sketch the wonderfully dressed locals.

did I say no purple dragons? did I?

2008-08-03T10:25:00.001-07:00

more paint sketches

the bear-necessities of art

2008-08-01T13:31:00.001-07:00

some more gouache practice

Uploaded - Aug 1, 2008

2008-08-01T13:23:00.001-07:00

My Clone????

2008-05-17T11:03:00.001-07:00

My friend Ryan went to a concert and found me playing guitar for a band. The insane thing is that this is not me. Those of you that know me well know how much this screaming guitar player looks like me. This world is a crazy place!

Back at the Zoo

2008-05-08T22:41:00.000-07:00

Here are some zoo sketches. Still a little rusty, but I'm feeliing good none the less.

2008-05-05T18:14:00.000-07:00

some random sketchbook stuff

2007-04-16T12:39:00.000-07:00

Here is another shot at the tablet. It's a hard device to get used to. This caricature is a man that works for my dad. A TRUCK DRIVER!

2007-03-07T11:26:00.000-08:00

This one is for my buddy Nate. I could have pushed it more, but definetly my favorite of the day.

2007-03-07T11:24:00.000-08:00

Here are some coffee shop sketches.

2007-03-07T11:19:00.000-08:00

The most recent ZOO sketches.

2007-02-28T10:27:00.000-08:00

Some more caricatures.

2007-02-11T20:24:00.000-08:00

2007-02-11T20:20:00.000-08:00

The Elephant Man! You see after a hard days work drawing at the zoo I like to go home and create exaggerations of the animals I draw.

2007-02-11T20:17:00.000-08:00

I liked my Harpe Eagle and just incase you didn't know, those furry things are ring-tailed lemurs.

2007-02-11T20:14:00.000-08:00

Drawings at the zoo, More and more fabulous creatures

2007-02-11T20:12:00.000-08:00

2007-02-11T20:11:00.000-08:00

Elephants are very challenging, but fun to draw