tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802Wed, 23 May 2012 17:13:48 +0000GirlchildbandpostersArt For SaleSketchcrawl 30RobotsD-StructureChelsea I Want My Flannel BackSunday brunchThe DisenchantmentsTheDisenchantmentsAcademy of ArtNina LaCourIllustrationSantaBanal ObsessionBush and LeavenworthLawrence Berkeley National LaboratoriesHalloweenScetchcrawl 31Kazu SanoTupelo HassmanNinaLaCourRoman MuradovSketchesDuttonSketchbookSketchcrawl 35The Letter CollectorHappy HolidaysCat DrawingsInstagramGallery HijinksGerald GuelaisFigure DrawingBlue BottleTadahiro UesugiEli HarrisJapanSan FranciscoArtists Help JapanVampire HunterCalifornia MagazineDice TsutsumiPatchesSketchtravelGive2AsiaPenguinTeenCTNXSafari WestSketchcrawl 34http://www.banalobsession.com/noreply@blogger.com (Eli)Blogger196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-2205795975698220066Thu, 10 May 2012 18:00:00 +00002012-05-10T11:00:03.024-07:00Eli HarrisAcademy of ArtIllustrationFigure Drawing Welcome to the second installment of my clothed figure posts. The Spring semester is almost over, and soon will come the Summer classes, so I thought I'd add some stuff from the last few weeks. I try to get a few drawings in during each class but sometimes it's hard to sneak them in as I'm observing my students. I'm so overwhelmingly impressed with the work that my students are producing, http://www.banalobsession.com/2012/05/clothed-figure-post-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-7936466843522837433Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:11:00 +00002012-04-30T15:11:21.431-07:00Eli HarrisCat DrawingsBanal ObsessionAcademy of ArtSafari WestSketchbookFigure Drawing Last week the Academy of Art Illustration Department hosted a wonderful visit from Safari West and some of their beautiful big cats. It just so happened that the visit coincided with my clothed figure class so my students got to draw the cats for the first couple of hours of class. I'm a huge fan of cats, even more so of large exotic cats, so it was really awesome to be in the same room with, http://www.banalobsession.com/2012/04/sketchbook-drawing-big-cats.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-5342325264022341691Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:20:00 +00002012-04-27T09:20:57.006-07:00InstagramEli HarrisBanal ObsessionSketchbookIllustration Here are some doodles I've been playing around with in one of my larger sketchbooks. I tend to draw a lot of people in my sketchbooks but I rarely venture outside of the observational and, into overt caricature or, even playful characters. I need to draw more women is what it comes down to. What can I say, I love the ladies. Cheers! Note: Follow me on Instagram @eliwharris to http://www.banalobsession.com/2012/04/sketchbook-ladies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-7405204012948243815Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:48:00 +00002012-04-30T15:12:33.667-07:00Sketchcrawl 35Eli HarrisBanal ObsessionIt was a beautiful day in San Francisco last Saturday. So Beautiful in fact, that I had to forgo my love of Sketchcrawl and spend the rest of the day with my wife in the city. It was nice to see my friend and Sketchcrawl creator Enrico Casarosa, fresh off his recent Oscar nod for directing La Luna, at the beginning of the crawl too. I only finished a page but it was a beautiful day to just sit http://www.banalobsession.com/2012/04/sketchcrawl-35-washington-square-park.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-5589633026820243255Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:58:00 +00002012-04-10T12:58:05.464-07:00Eli HarrisBanal ObsessionAcademy of ArtIllustrationFigure Drawing Outside of my illustration work I enjoy the honor of teaching in the illustration department at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. It's really nice to pass along the borrowed knowledge I received as a student to new and passionate artists just finding themselves and honing their craft. I work hard at making students push themselves to create work that they can be proud of and http://www.banalobsession.com/2012/04/clothed-figure-first-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-8412687961336120652Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:08:00 +00002012-04-30T15:13:43.160-07:00GirlchildEli HarrisBanal ObsessionTupelo HassmanPatches Published in the book Girlchild by Tupelo Hassman I had the wonderful opportunity to do some design work for Tupelo Hassman, author of Girlchild (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2012), last year and here are the final results. If you follow my blog a little you'll know that I was sick for a bit last year, and unfortunately that happened right in the middle of doing this work for the patch designs.http://www.banalobsession.com/2012/03/patch-designs-for-girlchild-by-tupelo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-2749529653984454554Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:54:00 +00002012-04-30T15:14:46.962-07:00The DisenchantmentsEli HarrisbandpostersBanal ObsessionArt For SalePenguinTeenNina LaCour I'm pleased to announce the full release of the posters I designed for Nina LaCour's second novel The Disenchantments (Penguin). This is the culmination of many dinners together and many glasses of wine shared. I've set up an Etsy store to sell the posters on too! It is such an honor to work alongside such a beautiful and talented artist and I'm so happy I was able to add to the rich http://www.banalobsession.com/2012/02/disenchantments-tour-posters-for-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-6687397653866376488Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:11:00 +00002012-02-14T11:11:22.699-08:00The DisenchantmentsEli HarrisDuttonPenguinTeenNina LaCour "When the three of them emerge from Meg's room, they are the most glorious creatures I have ever laid eyes upon." The Arcata poster for Nina LaCour's The Disenchantments.http://www.banalobsession.com/2012/02/disenchantments-arcata-poster.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-7845762993016368731Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:03:00 +00002012-02-10T10:28:13.610-08:00The DisenchantmentsEli HarrisBanal ObsessionDuttonPenguinTeenNina LaCour "Melinda is beautiful," Alexa says. "I just have to sit here and look at all of you for a second." Penguin Teen will be giving away a few of these posters from their Facebook page, so if you want one please enter their giveaway. I'll also be selling this poster, and a few others, through the merch booth soon.  Also, check out the first 80 pages of The Disenchantments by Nina LaCourhttp://www.banalobsession.com/2012/02/disenchantments-hello-melinda-poster.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-5932825937200571041Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:06:00 +00002012-02-14T11:14:08.952-08:00The DisenchantmentsEli HarrisBanal ObsessionPenguinTeenNina LaCour As the band explores their first venue, Colby discovers what kind of beer he is. http://www.banalobsession.com/2012/02/disenchantments-basement-ft-bragg-ca.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-8914962984049226910Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:59:00 +00002012-02-14T11:14:26.832-08:00 I told you couple of posts back that I've been working with the lovely and talented Ms. Nina LaCour on posters to promote her upcoming book The Disenchantments (Penguin) didn't I? Well, here's the first poster I'm showing off. I'll release the posters leading up to the release of the book on February 16th, and soon they'll be available for sale through the Disenchantments merch booth too!http://www.banalobsession.com/2012/02/disenchantments-weaverville-poster.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-1708805757657666768Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:27:00 +00002012-01-23T12:27:18.023-08:00San FranciscoEli HarrisBanal ObsessionBlue BottleSketchbookSketchcrawl 34 SF Ferry Building Saturday January 21st was the 34th World Wide Sketchcrawl, and after missing the last event it was nice to get back out there and spend the day sketching. I got to see some friends I hadn't seen in a few months and the Ferry Building is always wonderful to visit. I pretty much spent the day in front of the Blue Bottle kiosk outside since there's always a line and plenty of http://www.banalobsession.com/2012/01/sketchcrawl-34-sf-ferry-building.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-2323785140021630608Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:31:00 +00002012-01-18T09:32:06.508-08:00 http://www.banalobsession.com/2012/01/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-8101449322609394984Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:12:00 +00002012-01-13T12:41:36.740-08:00NinaLaCourEli HarrisTheDisenchantmentsbandpostersBanal ObsessionDuttonPenguinTeen So, this is awesome! I've been working with my beautiful and talented friend, Nina LaCour, author of The Disenchantments, on fictional tour posters for the band, The Disenchantments. Pretty soon the posters wil be available for purchase but this is the first look at one of the posters in the series in the world premiere trailer for the book that was posted on MTV.com.http://www.banalobsession.com/2012/01/so-this-is-awesome-ive-been-working.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-6428827336564419730Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:44:00 +00002012-04-30T15:15:43.226-07:00Eli HarrisBanal ObsessionSketchbook This lady was ready for Vegas, Hotcha! Welcome to 2012! Before the Holidays my wife and I went to New York for two days and I tried to make the most of the short trip. I tried to set up a few meetings but who knew people would be so busy just before Christmas, and during finals week for those who were teaching. My wife was there for business so that left me with both days completely open.http://www.banalobsession.com/2012/01/sketchbook-sf-ny-ny-sf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-807212919518701509Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:21:00 +00002011-12-08T17:21:02.606-08:00SantaHappy HolidaysEli Harris Just like it says. Have a wonderful, safe, and fun holiday season. Cheers everyone!http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/12/happy-holidays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-2229393332097224977Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:55:00 +00002011-12-02T09:56:19.295-08:00SketchtravelCTNXEli HarrisRobots ©eliwharris I've waited long enough to show my page in the Sketchtravel book, and since it's published I think it's time to put it on here for all to see. I had a wonderful time at CTNX and would like to thank Dice and everyone at Stuart Ng for a great signing. I was completely humbled, as I always am in these situations, to be sitting next to some of my heroes signing a book with them. http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/12/sketchtravel-my-page.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-215108025404600418Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:28:00 +00002011-11-11T11:28:29.631-08:00SketchtravelCTNXEli HarrisBanal ObsessionDice Tsutsumi Bonjour! Sketchtravel has a home here in the states courtesy of Stuart Ng Books in Torrance, Ca. and I'm happy to announce the North American launch of Sketchtravel at CTNX this year. I'm so honored to be a part of this project and can't wait to see the gang in one place. I may be a contributor but, truth be told, there are Gods of the industry in this book and I'm supremely humbled and giddy http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/11/sketchtravel-signing-at-ctnx.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-2459160052648872672Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:28:00 +00002011-10-28T19:02:15.048-07:00Vampire HunterEli HarrisHalloweenSketchbook "The night was still young, and the evil was old." All Hallows Eve is upon us and, with most certainty, also are the night walkers. Here's to a safe and creepy Halloween. Eat candy, drink, and be ghostly. Cheers!http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/10/sketchbook-halloween-vampire-hunter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-6123928237280210490Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:37:00 +00002011-10-26T13:24:09.289-07:00Eli HarrisBanal ObsessionSketchbookRoman Muradov These two little gems have been sitting patiently in my sketchbook since before the VM debacle and it's well past due for them to be shown on the interwebz. The first sketch of the birds is much prettier in person, since those little light brown shades are actually gold spray paint that gives the page a wonderful sheen when moved around in the light. One day the screen will grasp iridescent http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/10/sketchbook-for-birds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-684303122420630456Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:47:00 +00002011-10-12T16:47:59.599-07:00SketchtravelEli HarrisBanal Obsession Heal. I've been missing in action for quite some time now if you haven't noticed. I don't like to neglect my blog but have I got a whopper of a story for you. If you can, stick around for this emotional roller coaster of a post and get ready to laugh and cry and laugh some more. What a month and a half it's been. Truth tell, I don't remember much of it myself. You see, it all started at the http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/10/its-been-long-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-141379544941302428Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:25:00 +00002011-08-03T10:25:24.397-07:00    This started out as a demo for my class to show how to take a picture with your mobile device and import it into Photoshop with the simple touch of a button. It was just a quick pen and ink sketch but I ultimately decided to color it as well. A little practice can't hurt. I'm currently working on a Tarzan project for Pictorical and this was a way to work out some design decisions. It's http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/08/tarzan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-7039992874080966529Tue, 14 Jun 2011 01:13:00 +00002011-06-13T18:14:26.567-07:00Eli HarrisBanal ObsessionSketchbook Acrylic, Ink, Watercolor, Vine Charcoal Brush Pen, Acrylic I've been meaning to play around a little more in my sketchbooks lately and really explore some simple techniques that I know how to use but rarely employ. This first page served that purpose and felt nice in the end. I rarely paint entire pages, or outline figures, with black,  so this was a nice respite from the norm for me. The http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/06/sketchbook-heading-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-5567945235989590271Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:23:00 +00002011-06-03T10:23:08.247-07:00Kazu SanoEli Harris Kazuhiko Sano On May 31st 2011 Kazu Sano  left this world, and though he is no longer physically with us, his emotional mark has been left on thousands, if not millions, of us around the world. There are so many things I could say about my personal experience with Kazu, but I fear I couldn't do his impact on my life and work justice. I had the honor and privilege of being his student for http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/06/kazuhiko-sano-1952-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-482180490770644734Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:39:00 +00002011-06-09T12:32:34.795-07:00San FranciscoEli HarrisScetchcrawl 31Banal ObsessionSketchbookSketches Bronze, gold, and silver pens never seem to translate in photographs. I struggled in the first part of the day. It happens sometimes, smiley face! The 31st International Sketchcrawl happened a couple of weeks ago and I got some good face time with the old Sketchbook. There was a great turnout for the San Francisco event that took place in the multicultural Mission District. Known for it's http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/04/scetchcrawl-31-san-francisco.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)2