The art of Wallace Tripp

Helping other artists is a great joy for Wally.

 

Wally considers himself a very lucky fellow to have made a living doing what he loves.  While Parkinson's prevents him from attending book signings or making appearances, he does love his fans and encourages other artists. Here are Wally's responses to frequently asked questions, and some advice for artists of all ages.

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Draw, draw, draw. Always draw, and take lessons- Wally has studied figure drawing and painting for decades. You will always learn something new and continue to improve your whole life. There is never a point at which you reach "perfection." Your art will continue to evolve and change, just as you will yourself. Work! The sooner you get those 10,000 bad drawings out of the way, the sooner you'll get to the next 10,000 good ones. The world won't come to you- produce a portfolio of work and get it out there in front of publishers and agents and people who like art.  With the internet, this is easier than ever. Build your fan base as you build your chops. 

Reference material is what makes your work authentic.  Wally has used certain books again and again.  Herre are a few upon which he relies: 

 

For costume research:

A Pictorial History of Costume Bruhn, Wolfgang. A Zwemmer LTD, London 1955.

 

For Animals:

Mammals of the World, Hvass, Hans. Illustrated by Eigener, Wilhelm. Methuen & Co LTD, London 1970.

 

 

 

 

 

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Look at good art.  You don't have to do draw like them, but take pleasure in good work, even if it is nothing ike what you want to do. Vermeer, T S Sullivant, Frank Frazetta (a fan; not an influence so much.)  EC Comics, old Mad Magazines, John Severin, George Evans, Norman Rockwell, John Singer Sargent, Heinrick Kley. Gahan Wilson, Carl Barks (Donald Duck) Al Hirschfeld, Boticelli, Pieter Breugel,

Here are some great books about illustraion and life in general that Wally loves.