But when you actually go in the ring, it's a very lonely and scary place. It's just you and the other guy. |
Instead of using brushes all the time, try a palette knife to paint. |
I usually use quick sketches that I accumulated from the figure drawing classes I once instructed. |
If you're not balanced, your mind's not balanced... my fuse went. |
The colors I use may clash or vibrate against one another but this is done intentionally. |
And I want to say anything is possible. Comma. You know. |
When I came into boxing, I brought it to the next level with adverts and doing pantomime and people just got jealous of me doing that. |
We're not cameras, we're artists. |
I ain't got no right to judge someone. |
Strong line quality, composition and form are more crucial although even this is loosely done. |
Color harmony was thrown out years ago, as restrictive chains were broken forming my free style. |
While most students were trying to draw one beautiful finished piece, I would be in the background drawing dozens of studies at different angles to use later. |
I like going to the gym every day. |
Boxing is the toughest and loneliest sport in the world. |
From my sketch files I'll find a pose that shows the emotion behind a particular character's story. |
The most important thing taught to my students is to not be so photo realist in what they depict. |
I wouldn't mind getting emotionally involved with a woman. |
Some people like going to the pub; I enjoy going to the gym. |
I chose faces and figures as my subject matter simply due to the fact that the human form is already beautiful art. |
I usually have a title in mind before I start. |