*Clears the dust off*

Wow! Has it been a while since I've updated this blog! To tell you the truth, I just remembered that I had this blog the other day.

Right now I am working on redesigning my website. Hopefully I can link this blog to it. It would make updating both easier (not to mention posting my images for WIPs and completed works on an actual server instead of using the Photobucket account I keep forgetting about).

I will be focusing from here on out on design and illustration with a couple of 2D animations thrown in. I may eventually get back into 3D, however, I need to sit down and learn Cinema 4D and try and get Maya installed on my laptop.

Happy New Year and here's to an awesome 2013!

Because I haven't Added Anything for a While...

I'd like to apologize for now posting any new artwork for a while. Started a new job back in June and between that and sleep I've been rather "meh".

However, I am slowly getting back into the artwork. Case in point, I am posting for your viewing pleasure a work in progress!

Initially I was working on a colored piece of someone's lineart on DeviantArt. I decided to work on the piece in Illustrator because I like working with vector art for some wierd reason right now. Anyway....the lineart can be seen HERE.

And now for the WIP....


Now, I am planning on work on some more stuff...mostly just fanart so I don't know if I'll put it up on here to show off or just start up a second blog for just fanart (or just keep my fanart on DeviantArt...). Either way, I am slowly getting back into the art-making...I've missed it...

Illustration -5-03-11

It's been a while since I've posted a new piece...



I originally had this created for a little colour challenge I'm planning on doing as a series, however, after making this, I felt it would be better used as a stand alone black and white, or even used for a coloring book (if I ever went ahead and made one).

Originally came up with the idea while just doodling in Photoshop and listening to "Anthem of the Angels" by Breaking Benjamin.

Assorted Illustrations 04-01-11

below are an assortment of illustrations that I happened to find on my computer. With the exception of "Geisha" and "Tears of the Rising Sun", these illustrations were created over the last three years. I'm sure I have more somewhere, but these are the ones that I could find that weren't fan art.



Geisha. created 03-14-11. originally based off a sketch I did back in '07. created using Adobe Illustrator.



Ork. created back in '08.  created using Corel Painter. original sketch was done by Kurt Metz and loosely based off my brother.



Solace. created using Adobe Photoshop and based off a photograph found on sxc.hu.



Paladin. original idea was to create a sketch of my paladin from World of Warcraft. Once I started working on this, however, the idea went out the window with the end result being a generic paladin. created using Adobe Photoshop.


Tears of the Sun. created 03-13-11. using Adobe Illustrator, I created this piece while watching news feeds on both CNN and the BBC the weekend of the Japan earthquake and tsunami. This piece is expressive of how that tiny--geographically--nation feels.



Samurai. illustration/concept post a confrontation between the samurai in the foreground and the silhouetted figure in the background. created on sketch paper using 0.7 mechanical pencil and micron pens.



Gothic Lolita. created on sketch paper and used for an idea of a CD cover for a "greatest hits" album for the Japanese group Ali Project.

3D collection - 04-01-11

below is an assortment of 3D models I've either remember I had on my computer collecting dust, or I created recently.


a pocket watch. poly count = 5948
(no, it does not open)



the Captain's Chair. poly count = 554



Golf Bag Lamp. posted in a previous post without textures. Simple textures added to this model with a light on the texture of the lampshade. poly count = 634



Pipe Staff with Lantern. can't remember whether this was posted or not already, so I'm posting again. poly count = 3125


expect more models, forthcoming. I'm working on a character model or two, as well as some buildings.

Medusa

One of the three Gorgons of Greek Mythology, Medusa, with her hair of snakes, could turn the living into stone with but a glance. Perseus, mortal son of Zeus, slew her by gazing upon her reflection in his shield.



 a sketch I did for a competition on IndianaUploaded.

Models for Class Project

been working on some assets for the environment in my Animation Production Team class. thought I'd share two interesting items so far...even if they are....um.....golfy? (is that even a word?)

they are not textured or lit, just models....and yeah, they're in black space but meh.


pay no mind the blank square thing. I'm hoping when the team takes it into post--after textures and whatnot--someone will put the glowing clock numbers in there...


if you're a golf fanatic, then this lamp is for you!


working on more, but they're assorted household stuff--ceiling and floor lamps, a nightstand, house plants (really detest modeling plants), etc.--if they turn out well enough i may--after the class is finished--texture and light them myself a) for practice and b) I want to see my alarm clock and lamp in all their badass glory!