Thursday is Dumpday

I've come to the realization that I have absolutely ZERO 3D work displayed. Mainly because all the 3D stuff I've worked on recently is for work, and I'm unable to show it until the licensor gives the OK, the product hits the shelves, or the project is totally canned.

Annoying? Meh...kinda.

Thankfully a few weeks ago, I decided to light a fire under my own ass and get some personal work started in 3D. Here's a small preview of one of my characters, Rodney:


Normally, I hate posting unfinished pieces or ones that are still in process. Especially 3D stuff. Within the short time it took me to throw together that board I noticed every little thing wrong with the sculpt.

Overall I am happy with it, don't get me wrong. Aside from a few very minor changes, I should have him fully modeled and possibly textured by the beginning of next week. Until then, enjoy this illustration dump!


I did finish this piece, but I sort of like it with just the flat color and no effects. I'll post the finished version later.



Can you tell I've been on somewhat of a ghost kick lately?
And this little guy. One of the first drawings I finished in 2010. I need to do more tentacly characters.

To the yellow-bellied, land-lubbing Kong Family:

During my times, I've come across quite a few video games. Many can be called a favorite of mine, most of which are still played to this day. If I'm lucky, I'll come across a game that hits me both as a fantastic game, and a huge source of inspiration and admiration. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest is no exception.

Incredible artwork, style, and design immersed in an atmospheric world full of memorable music and gameplay so challenging it makes most games today look like an expensive pile of crap. This game was an instant favorite of mine and continues to be.

I recently downloaded it onto my Wii and have been playing it for the past few days. I plan on doing a few more DKC2 themed illustrations in the coming weeks. Until then, enjoy this INCREDIBLE MEDLEY I found on youtube that also fueled inspiration for this piece.

Toxic Thrasher

Quick and fun sketch from late last night.

I hope you all celebrate our nation's independence by blowing up a small part of it! Happy 4th!

Strange Occurences

I've had a canker sore on my tongue for the past week. I'm about ready to chop it off. Anyone ever feel like that?

I Am Not Dead

No no, certainly not. Feeling like death perhaps, but certainly not dead. My month-long hiatus from this blog is slowly but surely coming to a end. After nearly 30 days of sniffling and wheezing, I believe new sketches, renders, and even a new layout are in order. Until then, stay tuned!

It's Gonna Be Fun

EDIT: I should probably let y'all know, I'll be on hiatus until the beginning of the new year. Taking a bit of a break to collect all the work I've been producing in the past month and a half and get it up to a level worth showing. I'd like this blog to become more professional (looking) for 2010.

Frogbox

This Friday I'll be heading over to Fisher Price in the good ol' Big Apple. Something along the lines of a vendor fair and I'll be at Ideology's booth administering a Maya demo! Should be a fun experience....if I'm awake for it. The 5:45 a.m. train ride out of Providence to New York City probably won't have me firing on all cylinders.
I originally intended to get started on a sweet looking Rodney model, but it was decided a licensed character would be the better choice. :'(