Star Wars Study

Practicing my digital painting. I have a really hard time doing studies like this because it just seems wrong to not at least try and create something that's only mine, that's original. However, my painting isn't improving and I think doing copies like this would probably help. The one on the left is by Greg Peltz. He did a whole Victorian Star Wars series that is on his blog and it is fantastic! So considering Star Wars is one of my favorite topics, I thought I would kick off my studies with this. Mine definitely isn't a mirror image, but I'm fairly satisfied with it!

Finger Lickin' Good!

Summer is going by quickly and I still have so much to get done! In the mean time, here is a label I made for some homemade BBQ sauce that I cooked up for my friend's housewarming party. It's kind of weird having a pig on it, like some sort of cannibalism, but I just didn't have the time to come up with something else.

Dale- Chip Soon to Follow...maybe

Here's a character I decided to render. Created him awhile ago based on the shape of a bowling pin and somehow he turned into a goofy Chip and Dale character. Ever seen that sketch with Chris Farley and Patrick Swazye? No? Well google it! There's my inspiration!

On summer break, though I wouldn't exactly call it a break. Working on some different projects for some different people. Also trying to get some more stuff done for my portfolio. So far it's just been random characters, like the Butcher's Kids. Starting tomorrow I am going to force myself to do environments. Most specifically environments for my thesis.

The Butcher's Triplets!

After this morning's post I decided I wanted to get this done. Got rid of the rhyme and added a third kid. I just really liked the idea of having three. Sort of an homage to my maiden name- Triplitt for those of you that don't know.

I'm awaiting a facebook critique, so we shall see what happens with these kids!

The Butcher's Kids

Here's some characters I have been working on. They are definitely still in progress as the rhyme doesn't really work with the Son. As a fellow artist pointed out, while he pulls of the dumb look rather well, he certainly doesn't look "quick". So now I must either change him, or change the rhyme. Currently I am leaning toward changing him. Or maybe both, and having triplets (pun intended ;P) instead of twins.

Working towards building up my portfolio and Thesis this summer so I can get a jobby job once I'm finished with school. Also have some side projects going on that are great practice and keep me on my toes!

Mildred the Magnificent!

You might recognize this from a previous post. Here it is, new, improved and in COLOR!!! Try not to let it blow your mind too much.

Now off to find a part time job that won't eat up every weekend of my summer or suck my artsy soul out!

Chow!

Finals Week!

Semester is winding down and I am WAY less stressed since deciding to finish school in the Fall instead of this summer. Hopefully this will lead to a final thesis project that I can really be proud of. I am also planning on spending a lot more time practicing my digital painting instead of rushing to the final paintings I need done for my thesis.

Above is an example of this that I did from a photograph I took. It's still in progress, but then what paintings aren't these days...