Currys and spice and everything nice

Hahaha. Something made my day today...actually this whole week! (Combattler V Unite! ) Anywho...

It's been a hectic week (my cold/allergy is gone, wohoo!) but here's some recent graff doodles.

I went to the Curry's art supply today and bought new materials for my airbrushing and painting. Man I love that store. It always feels like Christmas every time I'm in there, hehe. I couldn't resist buying a new sketchbook. This time I got one for my lil sister. :) She loves to draw as well so I just had to get her one. I was proud of her when she told me she's the best artist in her class. Sweet! Well, as the older brother I do my best to pass on what I know.

GOW - Band of brothers

Speaking of brothers, here's a fun pic of my three siblings and I in the Gears of War universe, lol.

Camaraderie

I found this old gem this morning in my computer. 'Shockstudios'. It was an art studio I belonged to about 11 years ago. Those were fun great times. I was young, naive and so eager back then. I wanted a career as an artist and so I dedicated my whole summer coming to the studio pretty much everyday drawing, and painting. I loved the vibe and made some really cool friends. There's an energy that gets filled with creative ideas and unlimited brainstorming sessions. We all inspired and have great respects for each individual.

Fast forward a decade later, I'm doing what I love doing and still in touch with the guys. In fact I had a get together with them last weekend. So much time has passed and a lot of things have happened. Like a band of brothers that went to war, the trials and tribulations we all went through, we never lost that common thing: Working as a team and staying true to our goals. No man was any better and ego's was set aside. A 'camaraderie' we all know that's always present.

Monster Exercise

Thanks to Facebook's Graffiti Application, I've been doing a lot more digital sketches lately. This exercise is great. My favourite feature on it is the cool 'Replay' button where you can review the drawing process from start to finish. You can even adjust the speed of the animation, either in slow motion or time lapse manner.
Also applying my new speed painting techniques, I'm trying it out on some concept vehicles as well. Guys like Alex Jaeger, Sparth and most of the artists at Gnomon Workshop have been very inspirational. I think by the end of the year I'll have plenty of materials to put an art book together, hehe :D. But importantly my goal is to put several films and television projects under my belt...hmm. Visual Effects Art Director, that would be sweet.

Bringing things to life.

I love collaborating with cool, passionate people. And one of them is director/writer and actor Peter McGennis, Jr. I mean just look at that picture below. Too cool. haha.


It was nice of him and his son to visit my shop on the weekend. They were both very impressed with my custom works. At the end of the day I airbrushed a shirt for his son.

For the past few months I've been very fortunate to be working with Peter on storyboarding and illustrating the comic book materials for his film Buffalo Bushido. (www.buffalobushido.com) He's shown me the rough cuts and man it looks sweet. It was just cool to watch because he's also in the movie portraying the lead character along side with the stunning actress Leila Arcieri.

The film is slated for 2008 release and will be hitting up the film festival circuit throughout the year. I'm just hyped!

Facebook Graffiti

Graffiti is a really cool drawing application on Facebook where anyone can post just about anything. Recently they've added a Public Gallery section and wow there are a lot of entries. I'm somehow hooked on this cute lil program. I think my fav feature on it is the 'Replay' button where you get to see an animated time-lapse of the work from start to finish. (with adjustable speed) You can only view it though through a flash program or as a member.

Anyways, here's just some of my sketches. Enjoy!

Life Drawing - Day 6

Well the life drawing sessions are finally over. I decided to showcase most of the sketches I've done from today which ain't too bad. I feel that my skills drawing with the tablet has improved a lot. It's time to apply this to my painting sessions and concept designs.


Here's something I'm having fun with.