My new phone

Ok, so I've had it for a few months. I am really enjoying my G1 from T-Mobile. It runs on an open source OS called Android and has a full QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen. I just got a new app called "Face Melter" and had some fun with it...

Ok, so it's been awhile...

I have been in a funk lately. Not producing much artwork I want to share, or photos of the fam. I think I am going to start a separate blog about personal stuff, family, etc, and make this one art only. Not to get too confusing for my loyal few. I'll let you know when I do it. If ever...

Meanwhile, here is a sketch I did today while waiting for my machine to render. It sure would be nice to have a more powerful computer. This isn't "of" anybody, I just wanted to draw a cartoony expressive dude. I have a hard time simplifying the shapes of the head much more than I did here. I admire guys like Stephen Silver and Joe Olson for their ability to convey and translate so much into so little.

Miles Plays Hockey!

I find when I'm drawing kids that they end up looking a lot like my own. Here is a piece I did last week for practice, though I'm not sure how much I actually benefited from it - I had a vision MUCH different from where this ended up! I probably need to just spend more time getting the sketch right.

Madden 10 Wii

We worked very hard on the new art style in Madden 10 Wii. Although the reviews are mixed, I think we were successful. Please check out the game and let me know what you think!

Here are a few stadium style guides I did for the game. The goal was to wonkify and simplify while maintaining each stadium's personality and unique features.

These were done in Photoshop and took roughly 4 hours each. It was a fast pace, but lots of fun! Lots of Lasso, Line and Gradient use.

Been Busy

Dear Loyal Readers,

I am sorry it has been so long since my last post. I've been quite the slacker on documenting my ultra-interesting life. Honestly, not that much has been going on except lots of freelance and family stuff taking up the majority of my time. I haven't done any personal projects in a little while, and have missed it.

The other day, though, my daughter showed me a drawing she did of me. As a vampire. How cool is that? I'll post it as soon as I dig it up off of the ol' memory card.

I have also been craving good Chinese food.

I can't turn off italics now.... bear with me.

Here's another few blogs that have made my mouth water:

This one makes me miss Taiwan. A lot. Though I suppose I should be able to find just as tasty food in NYC or LA. Unfortunately, I am near neither....

Those of you in Provo must go to this place and tell me how it is. We did, however, go to a pretty good Korean BBQ place (although only about half of the Koreans I know think it's ok) and have a Dim Sum lunch scheduled for Friday. I have faith that with enough time, we can find the best restaurants in Orlando for authentic food. I'll be sure to report!

Sincerely,

Your Pal

So, it's been awhile...

Today was $5 admission to the Orlando Science Center, courtesy of Walmart. We could only spend a few hours there, but I think we had a good time. I need to learn more about photography...the lighting in there was annoying! I really like that out of focus photo of Abbie, though.

The kids had fun uncovering fossils, learning about Mr. Potatohead (?!), and playing with water. The orange picking and processing area was another favorite! Abbie looks grumpy in all of these photos because she now despises having her picture taken...

My Son, the Artist

All of my kids love the Magna-doodle. It's a great toy, too, I just wish I could keep every drawing they do on it! My son started complaining of an ear ache, and is actually on his way back with Mom from the emergency pediatric place.

We discovered this after dinner. It's an exploding ear...Looks painful!