Shawn Coss

It was recently brought to our attention that we're going to need to know how to draw in college. I don't know about the rest of you, but for me hand drawing is my weakest form of artistic expression; however, I recently discovered the art of Shawn Coss, who I'm learning to draw from, through his many illustrations of twisted creatures. He has several videos of him working on youtube, as well as countless works scattered throughout the internet. By taking note of how he forms each line, and the reoccurring elements in his work, I'm adopting my own style of hand drawn art. 

Shawn does Ink illustrations, as well as digital paintings. He is also employed by explosm.net, the website responsible for the Cyanide and Happiness web comic. He describes his individual work as a way to release his "inner monsters." All of them are anatomically impossible, jagged and emaciated, however each one maintains its own level of personality. Although his work is off-putting at first glance, his creatures begin to look almost friendly as you explore each piece. Almost.

Even if you find his work to be completely appalling,  I still suggest taking a look. It's fresh and unique,  with a kind of originality we could all learn from.