It's Phenomemania!
UFO Pictures, Underwater Aliens & Anime Art Tutorials!
Welcome back, Explorers!
I got requests for more paranormal stories, so this month I am delivering! Casey O’Malley is back with some very new pictures of unidentified “orbs”—plus his own brand-new logo! And I’ve got some great recommendations for UFO documentaries that will catch you up to speed on the history of the phenomenon.
Plus, I’ve been working on some anime art pieces this past month (see above), so for any digital artists out there, I am sharing some of the Secret Arts & Forbidden Knowledge I have discovered in the process. There’s some pretty advanced stuff, but also some simple tips that can help take your character art to the next level!
Enjoy and stay curious!
Sterling
The Latest Strangeness with Casey O’Malley
Casey O’Malley is back with the latest leaked U.F.O. photo: a strange, silver orb flying over Iraq! Plus, UFO encounters from behind the Iron Curtain including a classic story about an encounter with underwater aliens in a Siberian lake!
BONUS: Don’t miss an exclusive op-ed straight from one of the Zoldirim creatures!
Reviews & Recommends:
The Phenomenon & More!
I recently watched the 2020 documentary, The Phenomenon, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a broad overview of the history of UFO’s. I also share some other great documentaries that will broaden your understanding of the topic. Get learning because, like it or not, they’re hereeeeeeee…!
Deep Dives:
Unlocking the Mysteries of an Anime Art Style
After becoming fascinated with a very specific style of elaborate anime art, I deconstructed the speed paint video of a Japanese artist to see how he did it. The process was mind-numbing, but I picked up a few takeaways that you may find helpful if you are an artist or just curious about how things get made!
Secret Arts & Forbidden Knowledge:
How to Make Awesome Anime Art!
During my deep dive, I discovered some great video tutorial accounts showing how to draw cool character art. I’ve collected some of my favorites here, including my new favorite Japanese Youtuber: Naoki Saito! This guy is almost as cute as the characters he draws, but he is also amazing at showing how to make good character drawings great. Check him out!
Sterling Martin is an artist and designer living in Chicago, IL. His background includes drawing, writing, theatre, teaching, improv & sketch comedy, and whatever else he can get his hands on to be creative. You can find him on the internet at:
Instagram: @sterfest.art
Website: sterlingmartin.design
Twitter: Looking more like it might be Hive, now
Tik-tok: That’s the one you make videos, right?
Linkedin: I’m pretty sure I have one of those
Facebook: Ugh, do I have to?