First Week Homework

So here are my Environment sketches I made over the course of this past week. I drew them into my sketchbook at different places and then scanned them into Photoshop. I then reworked them a bit by adding different shades to backgrounds and foregrounds.



As I understand these were supposed to be quick sketches, real simple shapes and layouts...I might have gone with too much detail and tinkering. I have to learn to simplify and focus on shades and shadows...

This was at a motorcycle shop in San Pedro. I was waiting for the doc to come out with the news..



I like using the blue col-erase Prismacolors as they give this nice soft feel to the image, not as harsh as using dark lead. Very good for initial concept layout.



















During my break at work...











I went riding my bike through Santa Monica on the way to get my plates at the DMV. I found these two buildings, worth sitting down next to and drawing. The shading was mostly added at home.

















This bridge looks awful...I rushed this one badly... I think it was getting dark and I was cold.














walking the dog near the apartment I ran across these electric meters...not too exciting.

February is here

Big plans for this month as I'm starting my art classes Saturday, tomorrow I'm going to the art store to buy some supplies. I've also bought a motorcycle finally...and I'm ready for the road, this is how I'm going to get from place to place from now on. Since classes are starting I'm sure to be drawing a lot and thus posting a lot of new concept art and stuff on dimgraphic.com.

Freelance wise, I'm working on a logo for Aaliyah's production company to come, so far the concept is there and I just have to rework and make it look more corporate, or logo-like. The idea behind this one is taken from the name of the company being Dirty Water Productions which relates to her community and its history. I took the symbol of cupped hands holding water, after considering a few other visual options like a sewer drain or a gutter with a deposit of stagnant water...The hands represent an offering, even if it may be dirty water...the gesture overpowers the purpose.

I've been commissioned to create a music video as well, so I'm generating ideas involving a song titled "Little Girl" by Chris Alleyne, you can hear it on myspace at that link.

I've updated my DemoReel page by adding a title credits animation I did a few months back for a film project called "Sophie" as well as some other old motion art samples using After Effects.