Friday, October 31, 2008

My Pumpkin

Some people haven't grasped the concept. Idiots.

Happy Halloween!

Thursday, October 30, 2008

More Illustrator: Mikey's Friend, Bute

So, I decided that Mikey needed a friend. Without further ado, I introduce, Bute:


And I made them the new spokesmodels for No on Prop 8. Way to go, boys!

My Penguins Are Getting Dressed for Halloween

JASON

GREEN MAN (fr Sunny In Philadelphia)

HUNTER S THOMPSON

JAMESON STEELE, GILDED AGE STEEL BARON OF SOUTH DAKOTA (inspired by Lorenzo)

SARAH PALIN

KANYE WEST

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

More Illustrator stuff


Fawcett Residence for SALE!

This Frank Lloyd Wright home is on sale for only $2.7 million. I'll let my realtor know immediately.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Look who's learning Illustrator!

Some characters I created:

Lorenzo used the bunny in his photography via Photoshop:



Monday, October 27, 2008

My Photoshop Lessons: Intro

Working within the Photoshop industry, I decided it was time to familiarize myself with the software. With the help of Photoshop superwizard, Mikey, I've made some progress and recorded it here.

Early stage: Frustration

Paint Brushing Technique

Layers and Textures Exploration


Pen Tool

Tinting and Masking Exploration

Evidently, I have lots of learning left to do. Will update soon.

Austin: World Record for Largest Thriller Dance



The previous record for number of people doing the Thriller dance was 140. The people of Austin, TX obliterated that dwarf-like number with a whopping 881 dancers! I think Los Angeles has some work to do.

Thanks John Ptucha