The Sketchbook Series - Crash McCreery

Take a peek into the mind of Crash McCreery.
Mark ‘Crash’ McCreery received a scholarship to the Art Center College of Design, in Pasadena, graduating with a BFA in illustration in 1988. Crash’s first design challenge was Predator II, directed by Stephen Hopkins and soon after, he collaborated with Tim Burton for Edward Scissorhands. Jurassic Park, Interview With the Vampire, Raptor, Dreamworks project Small Soldiers, Inspector Gadget, Van Helsing, Pirates of the Caribbean (and the list goes on) are just some of the amazing projects that are part of the ‘Crash’ portfolio.
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This episode was recorded during the 2016 edition of the THU main event.
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An artist’s sketchbook can tell you many things. It’s a special place where they can scribble freely and let their imagination run wild, giving you insights into who they are.
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[@slumbear]

"I buy sketchbooks just to leave them blank." MOOD

[@Rodutchi]

This guy is the most wholesome guy I've ever seen, wow would I love meeting him.

[@SCARRIOR]

Meh, plenty of wholesome people. Keanu Reeves for one, Robert F Kennedy Jr for another.

[@Rodutchi]

@@SCARRIOR I'd never wanna meet you tho, that's for sure.

[@stojo33]

Finally an actual SKETCH-book...i hate all those super clean "sketchbooks" with everything neat and tidy and basically done artworks. Best episode so far.

[@CaptainFutureman]

Yeah, that just makes it very intimidating. Lots of people advise drawing in a sketchbook, but I think for most aspiring artists that is the worst advice possible. Better to sketch on loose sheets and napkins and throwaway stuff and in books you don't like. That way the sketches are never inhibited.

[@HinTXDesign]

I think you shouldn't get upset about people having too "clean" sketchbooks. It's just that at some point they got so good that their sketchs look like done artworks to us, but they still are sketchs to them.

[@CaptainFutureman]

@@HinTXDesign Not really upset, I guess I worded it pretty strongly. And yes, they may be so good that to them it's easy, but my point is that it is very important to have a place where experimentation is possible without too much of an inner critic and with no expectations and no quality standards. Most sketchbooks I see online are proper works of art with no flaws, no trial and error, no multiple versions, etc. This gets people into the wrong headspace. Even those great artists experiment aand need to try out new stuff and styles. They more than likely have sketchbooks or sketches lying around that don't look so fabulous because that wasn't the point of the sketch. They may or may not show them, but it's important to realize that your experimentation will always be far freer if it is not in a book preceded by 30 wonderful drawings. Then you will always take fewer risks not to ruin the overall level of the book.

[@HinTXDesign]

@@CaptainFutureman I completly agree with you! ^_^

[@squintygreeneyes]

@@CaptainFutureman totally disagree with that advice. napkins and stuff would be the most inhibited, what the heck, u ever try to draw on a napkin? sure its fun for tic-tok -toe while u r waiting for dinner or fun little drawing games but telling people to chose stuff like that over actual sketch books? sketch books are pretty much the opposite of what you said. they offer the artist the flexibility to draw anywhere with good quality paper that can be later archived. they can be used as reference hell, passed around and shared. get a good sketchbook going and it can do wonders for your confidence and motivation to get back to drawing. hell, someone i look up to very much drew me something on a napkin once. i was able to hang onto it for maybe about a day and never saw it or him again. your original statement is complete utter ass backwards bonkers to me.

[@migatocomeoscuridad]

28:00 bro he literally makes a super realistic drawing out of nowhere and he says he wishes he had a photographic memory. this guy is pure inspiration

[@sodablower]

The thing that has struck me most about all the artists in this _Sketchbook_ series, is how humble/modest and (even in some cases) insecure they all are. It's lovely to see that despite their incredible talent, they're all so down to earth and unpretentious 😊 Whereas you get these flash in the pan social media celebs and 1 hit wonder musicians who put themselves on SUCH a pedestal - and they wouldn't know talent if it punched them on the nose! 🙄

[@SogonD.Zunatsu]

When the cameraman wants to be artsy too but prevents us from taking a good look at the drawings in the process.

[@filmingstorm8760]

😂😂

[@tdtm104]

Couldn't agree more.I find these sketchbooks tours make me quite frustrated. Just leave the camera 90% of the time on the straight view of the sketchbook PLEASE!

[@CaptainFutureman]

@@tdtm104 Exactly! Just what I was going to comment. Give us a good view 90% of the time and use the other 10 for shots of the artist and any artsy weird angles and super shallow depth of field stuff the editor wants to mix it up and keep it moving.

[@tdtm104]

@@CaptainFutureman Glad you agree! I actually avoid these videos now because the camera annoys me. I hope they sort it out!

[@IGarrettI]

Im afraid he's a dumbass, hasn't learned yet after so many videos

[@bayuadhi3770]

I feel so sleepy listening to this, it's like a bedtime story.. it feels like I'm in a blanket with my dad sitting beside the bed, telling an adventure of a person I wouldn't know about.. so complex yet very calming.

[@aditimascarenhas5608]

He is soooo creative. Love his imagination.

[@timblass4811]

This is my favourite episode to date. Love his honesty and warmth and how he talks about process, humility and creativity. Makes me feel inspired to oick up my art and draw again. Thank You!

I love that Karla Ortiz will laugh and appreciate all of what the artists are saying, and even chat with them a bit while they are explaining about their art, but she will never put her thoughts nor opinions on the conversation. She truly knows how to give the "microphone" to them while verbally keeping them company at the same time.

[@scerenidee]

She is so charming.

[@lisasippel6293]

This series should be called Karla Ortiz giggles

[@pablobarrios7681]

and im totally down with it haha

[@evilsdexter5261]

that girl is definitely high

[@leojregeirt]

tee hee

[@pablobarrios7681]

@@evilsdexter5261 high in art skills and charisma

[@evilsdexter5261]

@@pablobarrios7681 right, only if art = giggles when someone shows you a blank page

[@jdlee1055]

Crash is a humble genius. I knew him in San Luis Obispo back in the 80s. He was always such as sweet and intelligent friend. I had a genuine man crush. He was a person who everyone wanted to be around. He was an amazing musician and artist and funny as hell. Wish I had kept in contact with him. Good times. Great guy. I totally remember his “do di do” all the time.

[@Goggalor1990]

It's very nice to see an artist of his caliber still struggle with self doubt and picking apart their own work. Shows he's still just an artist like all of us, just more refined

[@claystroke9969]

F**k yeah, I'd like to see that Pirates of The Caribbean ride come to life!!! Crash, you haven't changed a bit! Always so humble with that infectious laughter that lights up a room! I'm so glad to see you doing all these projects! I hope one day we'll see one another again soon! This episode was awesome btw!

[@BoxofCarrots]

I've watched this so many times I have every sentence engraved into my skull. God his sketches inspire me beyond comprehension.

[@zadrhovadlo]

This guy is definition of pure joy from making art. The way he laughs at his own drawings and ideas is totaly wholesome :D perfect episode, thank you THU!!

[@katie0707]

the maze, the mouse and the minotaur image is so simplistic yet so smart at the same time

[@Ahalita_Moonfire]

I just gotta say I love watching other artist with their sketch books or live drawings of art. Every artist have given me inspiration to be more of my own artist and enjoy what I do.

[@felixpaz2060]

RANGO!! is quiet literally one of my favorite movies I saw as a kid and still is

[@nhq6438]

I don't want this series to end😭😭Another great episode!!

[@jaimejaime1178]

Hi to y'all. ".ZeS." from Madrid, Spain (fellow artist and a New Yorker expat living abroad). I must say... I have connected (mentally) with Crash McCreery!!! OMG! His mind works in similar ways than mine... and it has been difficult for me to find a good "mentor" (virtually - I am self taught and always learning) that can help me grow in what I want to express. And I have found one right now! I will defenitly research him and his work. I don't know how to express what I felt when I saw his sketchbooks... it just resonated into my soul and my mind. Thank you for this AMAZING series of Artists and their sketchbooks!!! There are so many amazing artists to learn from... It really helps us all, big time! Cheers from Sunny Spain! 😁👍😎

[@marioaugusto5408]

Whenever I get sad I just play this video at 23:35 and my day improves at least 50%

[@imjusttrolling7944]

i feel so sad knowing i left drawing or art in general because i was dissatisfied and felt down that i couldnt draw something better, i was a kid and thought i didnt have a talent for it, if only i had the courage to stick to it knowing the small progress through consistency could've yield to fruitful achievement like being able to draw what i imagine in my mind.. im now 22 and i started to pickup my pencil again to start, now im not quiting no matter how bad i do and no matter how many years it'll take.. i just to see the characters and images that i imagine be drawn.

[@Daliena]

I really enjoyed the camera work here!!! You really get to feel like you are sitting right next to him. I would ve wanted a few things to be different but overall great job - very pleasant to watch and you get to experience the artist's personality and not just their art.

[@BritGod147]

This video, Crash's humour and his love for drawing have helped me find my passion again, thank you 💙

[@robotplant5260]

This interview touched me so deeply 😭

[@KadvinsKaleidoscope]

this has to be the best episode. So much wisdom! Need a part 2 please

[@jonhand2197]

Love this guy's energy and outlook towards his work.

[@camelfetus1812]

Rango is my favorite movie ever, and I had no idea you were the illustrator. You need more recognition.

[@StrictlyStarsky]

Again another wonderful artist

[@sabronsongo]

this interview is amazing, I've listened to it so many times, and every time I learn something different.

[@EmmyMW]

Oh my gosh!! Crash! Thank you THU a thousand times for this. I would freak out if I saw these sketchbooks in person 😍Crash always comes across as such a fun dude and doesn’t get all his success get to his head. 🤗 And I often see comments about Karla when she does these. Guys...if you’ve seen any interview with her, Karla is, like, such a down-to-earth person and in these interviews, she just seems legit having a great time talking with fellow artists. Just my 2 cents.

[@benjaminread5287]

Amazing video! Amazing artist and amazing cameraman/woman. This was the most interestingly filmed interview ever! I've never seen camera work compliment something so static before in such a beautiful way! Congrats!

[@dogperson4436]

I'm so glad I found you on you tube... Feels like a whole some master class

[@AnekdotTheImmortal]

This guy is insanely good as an artist and just seems to be a good person.

[@serriffe]

the sketch theme puns he draws, that's a good coffee table book subject. Ship it!

[@camilopachon9845]

I wanna know what a conversation between Crash and Iain Mccaig would be like! :D

[@mrs.snuffleupagus5735]

This was so great! What a nice man as well! I bet he is a great friend! Love his work! Thanks for sharing!

[@SquibbleArt]

This felt really fun and natural. What a chill guy 😁

[@jessekennedy9967]

Always loved his drawings, had no idea he was delightful.

[@szenka43]

This artist is AMAZING! "Bonana"🤣 (Please never stop the series!) 💓

[@alanski2005]

These sketches are brilliant!

[@StudioArtFX]

You guys seemed to be having way too much fun on this one. Great video. Thanks!

[@eleanorduffy7936]

I am in love with these sketches so much 😍 and Crash seems like a super funny guy 😂

[@elizzievb]

What a nice guy! Love his artwork. Really enjoyed this!

[@tzisorey]

I wish I had as many reasons to laugh in a year, as this guy has in this video.

[@janawatercolor]

wow. That was an amazing collection of sketches. I had to pause and have a look to admire them. Lovely video.

[@SicariusZayin]

I had a leather pencil / pen case made after watching this because I loved the one in this video so much.

[@NebulousJ]

truly amazing. love the energy, just choking back the laughter the whole time. I really wish there were artsy bars near me. if anyone knows any in new jersey lmk

[@theesurge321]

This guy is really interesting, I like him.

[@evilsdexter5261]

this was probably the best interview with an artist that I've ever saw

[@orus68]

Met Crash at. Schoolism workshop in Toronto a few yeats ago. Funny guy with much wisdom. Really good dude.

[@Pearlflower1]

I will be waiting till the day I can express my inside outside like him !

[@DigitalArtcast]

The Kraken joke at the end fucking killed me

[@DavydWood]

So good and so funny. Great to see the germs of ideas and figuring things out, important to see this from established professionals.

[@patriziacathey605]

Absolutely appreciate this inside look into an amazing artist and his outlook on art and life.I wish it didn't come with motion sickness due to all the cutaways.I also do not understand why seeing up someones nose and able to count every pore makes for better visuals.?

[@nanwilder2853]

Patrizia Cathey: Yes! I literally have to suffer through these videos, in order to see the artist’s work. Lousy interviewing and camera work have all but ruined this series.

[@paulbateman858]

Love Crash, great guy, lovely work.

[@gregp716]

What a great guy, with a great outlook. Talented and humble

[@AishInTheHouse]

Seen a lot of sketch books.. This is the most wittiest one!

[@CC-vw1cs]

wow - salivating over those crisply drawn creatures :D thanks for sharing !

[@glyph2011]

What a cool, funny dude Crash is! Fantastic video :-)

[@comu157]

What he said about looking at the horizon is really accurate. I'm currently working at a slaughter house, it's a insane workplace and the only thing that calms me down, when things get too heavy, is sitting in this little space between the cutting room and the cooling chamber's walls* and just looking at the horizon of the place. *Edited.

[@Captain_MonsterFart]

I just can't imagine how you can cope in that environment!

[@johndavid2247]

I've been searching on google about that horizon thing. I couldn't find anything. I wish there was a book or something

[@moviola12]

Pure Imagination in Human Form.

[@joaocasagrande6168]

"I don't want people to feel bad, you know..." 5 min later "okay so what if there was a ride where we traumatize the children" lol

[@zeus1957]

21:02 I've been thinking about that for along time and finally i found someone has thought about it

[@codycouture1]

I dont mean to sound dramatic, but I would die for this man

[@athieliagriffin7957]

Thank u for the out loud laughter. My side hurts as I'm pulling out my sketch book. P.s. I want that bug ring.

[@giorgigarsevanidze6334]

His laugh is heavenly

[@alfreascazuri6335]

thanks for this series, i love each and every episode

[@mikaoliveri]

love your giggles!!

[@prtysh]

I love the left hand ring

[@svenlechtenberg8119]

He's just awesome

[@phil3363]

it seems, that he kinda experienced many things I did too, even though im in my early 20s. I get mistaken a lot, because I cant explain whats going on inside me the right way, but it feels good to listen to someone who actually can. Came for the drawings, stayed for the wisdom

[@patytrico]

Wonderful! Thank you for share, love this series :) Greetings from Uruguay

[@garrett3338]

Very cool! Love these videos.

[@gamidanart3761]

Thank you for showing your sketchbook. I’ve been a bit uncomfortable drawing because like you said, I like to draw and then something comes out of the drawing..(I have no clue what I’m drawing then it takes shape) however I get questions like what is that ?? I wasn’t sure if I was suppose to have a picture in my head. Now I feel like I can just draw and draw whatever and hopefully my art can be better

[@yonz6351]

OH MY GOD WHY HAVEN'T I FOUND THIS SERIES SOONER!?

[@moisesyunga]

He is awesome! I really like this serie!

[@littlecurrybread]

So good!

[@AgrabATC]

Bonana...giggles!!! Awesome mind!

[@AMGK]

So amazing , this guy is so funny, love it

[@ScotCampbellwindowpainter]

Great imagination. Laughter builds up ones t-cells and bolster the immune system.

[@squintygreeneyes]

the character on the frying pan yanking on his own testicles through his eyeballs,. he pretty much caricatured what an artist is feeling when told one of their babies is not going to make it in. thats pretty great.

[@BoxofCarrots]

Ahhhhhhhh I gotta know the two sketchbooks he uses at the start!

[@danielmatthews12312]

this crash guy is a good soul

[@dougg1075]

Sketch book is personal and I see his nervousness ( laughter) at pulling his pants down.

[@unknownwillofd2541]

I can relate.. I bought sketchbooks but never write or draw anything on them because they are so beautiful when blank. Its a very bad habit.

[@anshu_corner7295]

Wat a legend he is!!💜

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

23:46 .. 🤣🤣🤣 the mascot of the new Seattle Kraken hockey team!! (what were they thinking??!!) 🤣🤣🤣

[@tomdavidson2414]

Inspirational! 😉😎

[@AndeeNoble]

Such a lovely man with an exquisite mind and imagery ✨ I got goosebumps seeing the illustration of the minotaur observing a butterfly delicately in his hand ❤️ Thank you for sharing! The quality and editing has undoubtedly gone up since the start of the series :)

[@jazzlehazzle]

"Orderly Chaos" = The Chinese principle of "Li." - - Also called "Discordant Harmonies," a phrase coined by Dr. Daniel Botkin.

[@renebecerra7402]

Muy bien maestro! finally a real sketchbook with a " crossover character"! how many perlen only with grafito a great insparation! sorry my english is misarable i whrite for thr first time since school a hundred years ago. Best regards a realy

[@kevinr2261]

That artist is great and hilarious.

[@richardsupuration4543]

Really genious!!

[@jenicaadkins]

I so loved this ♡

[@renegruijs3342]

Karla...best laugh ever. Also: nice sketchbook

[@shravanmairale2485]

Nice work

[@cbradiooo]

This video is life altering.

[@yobeenocreative6984]

Dudes amazing :)