And 2008 was a great year for my art I think… this year will be better. Several projects in the near future…
First of, upon googling my name, (a habit I occasionally do to remind myself that I still exist.) I found my name under the Lowell House Opera website . Now I have done my share of designs for the LHO so this should come as no surprise. That is until I found my name under “Poster designer” for an opera I haven’t done a poster for. Soon enough I realize that even the Opera itself is advertised without a game plan. You see, it’s missing a director, which is–as I’ve heard–a significant part of a stage opera. Nevertheless, as soon as I hear news from the producer, expect me to create the Poster for the LHO’s production of “Otello”.

Another project that should be finished this new year is the animation project me and Kenny Penguin started about seven months ago. I graduated Art School with a degree that looked down on animation, so having done roughs, backgrounds, sound recording, learning the tools of flash animation, and getting used to a wacom tablet… I’d say seven months has been progressive. But the project will be done soon and I expect you to expect it.

I have other side projects brewing in my artist head…like more paintings in the style I came to love when making that “Traffic” painting. I’m also thinking about getting into a wrestling match with the barbed wire again. The sculpture section of my website looks like a “get together” of works instead of a “Paaartay.” I’ve got some ideas brewing and it will only take a matter of time…and new work gloves… before I spew some of these ideas into 3D.

Now, I feel like spilling some sketches from the sketchbook. Click em’ to view larger.
I was drawing myself as a bald black man. This wasn’t a conscious effort, it just kinda ended up that way. (done with markers)

This Ninja forgot his black mask and ended up wearing his snow day winter wear for a dark night mission. (done with markers)

This girl’s name is Judy, whose image I found in some modeling website. I thought she had a very pretty face and I needed to draw it. More research about her (and it didn’t take long) indicated that she was actually a porn star. (done with pen and ink)

Here’s another looker I decided to draw. Obama will be president this year, the man is overflowing with hope and optimism… let’s pray they continue to flow in the next coming years. (done with pen and ink)

Ah, my overconfident smile. I can actually hear myself giggling in this picture. I made this to remind myself that there is a fine line between a smile that makes me look cute, and a smile that makes me look like the ambassador of stupid. Very easy to cross those lines. Also, notice the consequence of having a sketchbook larger than your scanner. I had to scan these twice and attach them together with photoshop. (done with markers)

Finally, it is my right as an artist to have an emo moment. I was heartbroken when I made this and when the idea popped up I thought it was clever enough to draw. I had meant to color it in but too many days went by and I no longer have the same emotional motivation, nor do I think it was as clever as I thought it was. (done with pen and ink)

that’s all…till next post!