Illustration Friday: Packed
Posted in Illustration Friday on September 26th, 2008 by admin – 15 Comments
Archive for September, 2008
Illustration Friday: Clique
Posted in Illustration Friday on September 19th, 2008 by admin – 14 Comments
IF: Island #2
Posted in Illustration Friday on September 14th, 2008 by admin – 4 Comments
Even with all the modern technology, we can be connected to the world but still an island in our own neighborhood. people can become trapped in their own homes tied to the Internet, TV, and phone. Even people walking down the street can be little isolated islands of activity focused only on their phones and ipods.
Illustration Friday: Island
Posted in Illustration Friday on September 14th, 2008 by admin – 5 Comments
I just finished the book “Life of Pi” so I had illustrate my interpretation of the island featured in the book. Great book too. It definitely made me see things differently. (or at least want to)
addiction
Posted in Uncategorized on September 11th, 2008 by admin – 1 Comment
For the past few months I have been way too obsessed with politics. So, starting today, I am locking myself out. No more looking at blogs, no more talk radio. I need a break. I’m still going to vote, I’m just not going to pay attention to the horse race anymore. I think the absurdity of the “lipstick” thing pushed me over the edge.
And what do ya know. The first day of my lockout, I came up with about 5 new illustration ideas. Its like my mind is free again and I’m starting to get back to my old self. I think I’m going to like this.
Capturing the Friedmans
Posted in movies on September 9th, 2008 by admin – 1 Comment
I watched “Capturing the Friedmans” this weekend. It is an unbelievably good documentary about a truly disturbing subject. I can’t do it justice right now but here is a great review at Slate.com
For my illustration I just drew the house where most of film takes place, and where most of the alleged activities are said to take place. I tried to capture the late 70’s early 80’s feel of the film I’m not sure if I’ve done it though. The main point about the illustration is that its the first time I’ve inked an illustration using a brush. I really like it, and I plan to do it more. My technique needs some work but I’m impressed with the types of lines I was able to create.
Illustration Friday: Clutter
Posted in Illustration Friday on September 7th, 2008 by admin – 4 Comments
Sometimes, if I have to go a store like Wal-mart, where cheap crap is piled high and the isles are too narrow because they are cluttered with people and merchandise, I just pretend I’m in an ancient bazaar in some foreign land. It makes me feel better for a little bit.
Not long, but a little bit.
21
Posted in movies on September 2nd, 2008 by admin – Be the first to comment
I saw the movie “21″ tonight. It was bad. Very formulaic. Very Hollywood.
For my illustration I did a quick, effortless attempt at the Las Vegas Skyline. The movie seems to epitomize modern Las Vegas. They took a very interesting true story and tried to add some flare, add some fake drama, add a love story, and a nicely wrapped up script with everything just where it should be. The problem is, they took out the life. They took out what makes the story and the characters unique. They did a quick, effortless and formulaic attempt. Its the movie equivalent of New York, New York, the Bilaggio, The Venician, or whatever new attraction Las Vegas has.
Illustration Friday: Memories
Posted in Illustration Friday on September 1st, 2008 by admin – 5 Comments
We tried to create some memories this weekend by taking a trip to Duluth MN. We got a great hotel with views of the pool that overlooked the city. We had a great time, saw a train museum and a great waterfall, but I think the memory that will last the longest is playing Go Fish with my wife and 4 year old son the hotel room.