New semester blues.

Me in my Georgia Ave
strolling gear.

After a long hiatus, I'm back once again pushing pixels and taking names. I've got a great lineup for this year. I'm taking a step back from the 3d and focusing more on traditional forms of art. Yes, I'm actually using pencils and paint brushes. But I do have say that I'm made notable improvements since starting this semester. I remember when I couldn't draw at all and now form, line, and shade are my best friends.

Besides the progress with my foundational skills I can't say too much has changed. Still need more money, Still need to move, and still not too sure about myself. Feeling a little stagnant but there has been progress, just not in the areas I want.

I really have a problem with getting my content out in an orderly fashion. Maybe just an organizational problem in general and having little self discipline isn't helping at all. I have quite a large amount of content from this summer that needs to be edited and posted in numerous places. Maybe I need an assistant. Hmmm...

I'm thinking of starting a Photoshop tutorial series. I have all the equipment and technical knowhow and I think people may enjoy the sound of my voice. (I know I do.) By my next blogpost I'll have a basic tutorial up, which should be very soon.

Below are a few examples of my progress. These are scans from the sketch books I started at the beginning of the semester. Professor Melchesua is responsible for most of the character sketches. In his 2D animation class we had to develop a character based on ourselves. I still have problems with hands, heads, and feet. Proportions are getting a little better but my shading has experienced the greatest jump in progression. I'm starting to enjoy drawing more than I ever thought I would.

"People don't realize how deep the roots of trees go, Much like their own roots."

Character study and  few other sketches from the "KarmaToons" lesson.