Mort Drucker Film Now available

Today is the day! The film I made about my hero(Mort Drucker) and main inspiration for me doing what I do is now up and available on schoolism.com I am extremely proud of it and it has been getting some great reviews. Mort Drucker

Free book iPhone app

I am extremely excited about the technology of today. You can do just about anything you set your mind to. I have just released one of my books as an iPhone app due to the fact that I am a box away from being sold out of the actual books.

Stephen Silver's sketchbook which I made to look like a real sketchbook will not be reprinted and is now available as an app and real cheap too. only $2.99. You can order it and many more artist sketchbooks through this site artistsketchbooks.com or you can download it straight from your iPhone in the app store, simply type in Stephen Silver.

As a promotion I am giving away 5 free apps throughout the week. I will give out one of my iPhone apps for free to a random commenter on my iPhone app post on my passion for life facebook group. All you have to do is join my group and make a random comment here Passion for Life group

Mort Drucker Film

Mort Drucker, world famous caricaturist and humorous illustrator best known for his work in MAD magazine has made an exclusive, never before seen tutorial film about his process and life experiences. Presented and interviewed by Stephen Silver. To watch the 2 hour and 15 minute film go to www.schoolism.com and click on "The Masters Series" banner located on the bottom. The film will debut starting January 2oth 2010.

Schoolism register here

Another semester of Character Design by Silver finished on schoolism.com. Here are some of the students work. The first week they are let loose to design a character based on a description named Jerry Loomy to the best of their ability. Their final assignment is to redesign the same character again with their new knowledge. Great job guys. Below are a few testimonials.
The next semester is filling up, only 5 spaces left.It will begin JAN 4th 2010 Register @ Schoolism.com

Thank you so much for the time you dedicated to critiquing my work over the past 9 lessons. I learned more than I thought I would. In fact, I think I learned more in this course than I did in my entire time at school, and the years following where I tried to teach myself. I am finishing this course with so much more confidence in my drawings than I had originally, and a much better mindset of how to go about the design process. And, of course, am having a LOT more fun with drawing than I ever had. Your enthusiasm is definitely contagious. :)
Stephanie Faye

Your course has helped me understand some of the fundamentals of character design, and has started to give me a bit of confidence in my abilities. I know I still have a lot of work to do, but I feel that completing you course will help focus and guide me towards my goal.
Kristi-Lyn Osterreicher

What can I say? I loved this course and wish it could never end. I really feel like the information that I got out of it was just invaluable. It was everything I was hoping it would be and more. The critiques were wonderful and the classes answered many of the questions that I have had for a while now about how to become a character designer. On top of all that this class also provided me with more tools on how to just become a better and more practiced artist. I am sad it is over but I look forward to using all the tools I learned and applying them to my future work.
Kimberly Gilbert

$100 discount on classes. Go here SCHOOLISM.COM

Live "Artcast by Silver"

One of my ustream videos I do every tuesday night at 7pm. You can get to the channel here and start following if you like. It's alot of fun. I start of with a 10 minute sketch and then discuss an art topic followed by questions.

Black Lagoon

This is a pic I did for a friend, it is brush pen, marker and colored pencil

For anyone wondering what I have been upto, well, alot of exciting stuff. This is a passionate project of mine that I have been developing and is coming to schoolism this January. We have a long list of other artist to follow, but for now I am very proud to show you the first teaser. This exciting series begins January 2010. I will be showing The full seven minute trailer at the CTN expo this month in burbank, be sure to stop by and pick up information.

One of my facebook friends sent me this. This is proof that you can change things around and you don't have to settle for just the average. With persistence and risk, you can achieve anything. Don't listen to what other people say to you to take you down. Follow your passion make your dreams a reality.

Live Artcast Tuesday at 7pm west coast time. see you then. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/artcast-by-silver
Also Learn how to self-publish. A video seminar http://www.schoolism.com under courses and lessons

Nothing like sketching in the good ol' sketchbook. This is where you can explore and have fun.

Self-Publishing Seminar

My "How to self-publish your own book" seminar is now available @ schoolism.com under courses and lessons for only $39.95
Have you ever wanted to learn how to self-publish your own children's book, art book or graphic novel? Well here is your opportunity. The video seminar will give you detailed information including a step by step process on self-publishing. Everything you need to know in order to get started will be addressed. You will learn how to self-publish, print and promote your very own books. There is no need to spend hours upon hours reading books and searching for the right printer, it is all here. Pursue your dreams.

Live Artcast

My goal is to do a live Artcast each Tuesday at 7pm west coast time. So tonight Tuesday sept. 29th at 7pm go here. see you then. I will be discussing an e-mail that I received tonight and then as always an open art forum. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/artcast-by-silver

Come join me tonight: Monday September 21st @ 9pm west coat time on Artcast-By-Silver for another live ustream broadcast.

Just one of the many doodles inbetween drawing. Next week I will be doing another live artcast on my ustream page http://www.ustream.tv/channel/artcast-by-silver
and also on my friend Bobby Chiu's Ustream chiustream

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Have you registered for the Creative Talent Network’s Animation Expo (CTN-X)? Early bird pricing ends September 30th. The most anticipated animation tradeshow on the planet comes to the City of Burbank beginning Friday, November 20th – Sunday, November 22nd. This is the ONLY place where you’ll meet so many animation industry icons under one roof. Make contacts, learn new techniques and meet with recruiters. Hurry and join in on the action where “X” marks the spot to connect with renowned artists from around the world. Register online or call today (800) 604-2238. Early bird deadline is Sept. 30, 2009. CTN-X takes place at the Burbank Marriott Convention Center with ample discounted parking and is conveniently located across the street from the Burbank Airport and Amtrak Station. Early bird tickets are $25 for the exhibit floor only, $50 for a day pass and $125 for a 3-day pass. Discounted rates are available to students, active military and professional industry organizations. Space is strictly limited at this groundbreaking event. For more information and to register, please visit: www.ctnanimationexpo.com or call, (800) 604-2238 and mention the special member discount code to obtain an extra 10% off any 1day or 3day professional/general passport. SILVX09

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PASSION FOR LIFE

Passion for Life is my latest book, giving insight into my philosophies in life drawing and life itself. With over 200 figure drawings in many different styles and techniques, Passion for Life will inspire and give you a look into the art of life drawing with a whole new perspective never seen before. Passion for life, and all it contains is an insightful book, not just for the drawings, but the message it sends. The quotes, and inspirational thoughts, are not just for artists, but for anyone who aspires to be happy, content and productive.
It is available on my website silvertoons.com
12" x 9" 200 pg Full Color Hardcover Book
$40.00 – Signed w/original sketch

A couple of years ago I had the chance to do some development for this new sony feature movie coming out. "Cloudy with a chance of meatballs". I was not a part of the final phase of the movie, but I was honored to find out that they put alot of my development work in this new book. It is filled with fantastic character design of all the people that contributed. The movie looks like alot of fun.

My friend Jason Seiler just released his second book, It is fantastic, especially if you love painting and caricature. This book is "The Best of Jason's Art" created during the 2008- to present day. This is an oversize volume which includes a fantastic and thorough 4 page painting tutorial and some never before seen pieces. you can order it here

WaterMELONS

Just wrapped up at comic-con and had a great time. After hanging out with Playboy cartoonist Doug Sneyd. Who I am fortunate enough to call my friend, I got inspired. I have never really done water color and found some paint in the back of my draw in my studio, while at home today, I decided to give it a try again.