WOW! Last time I posted was in April!! I can tell it was a long time when I saw what I was drinking during my last journal entry... coffee! Now I love coffee but I switched to tea (specifically green) a while ago.

I've been busy freelancing all of 2007. I like freelancing because I can sleep in, but I'm becoming a hermit. I miss having coworkers. I've actually been looking for inhouse work lately. Keeping my eye out for a Character and/or prop 3D artist position around the Seattle area. I've had a few interviews lately but I'm still looking. I'm one of those oddballs that actually like going to interviews. Maybe it's because its an excuse for me to get out of the house, but also like just talking with fellow creators because a lot of the people I talk to end up having much in common with me... I mean we're all geeks, so interviews are easier and more fun when you get to talk about sci-fi, comics, and GAMES.

I like working in 3D, but I really want to grow as a 2D artist My goal this year is to go back and learn the basics, and learn them correctly. I've just been fudging it and it shows in my work. So I'm learning proper anatomy, figure drawing, perspective, and color. I'm currently focusing on anatomy and figure drawing... mainly the head as of now. I'm gathering my information mainly from Bridgeman, Vilppu, and Loomis. I must say, I really LOVE studying from Loomis. He breaks things down and explains them very well. Bridgeman is great too and i like doing studies from his "Constructive Anatomy" book. I'm just getting a lot out of all of Loomis' books. I highly recommend his "Drawing the Head and Hands" and "Figure Drawing for All It's Worth." His other books look good too, I just haven't had the opportunity to study from them yet. The great thing about Loomis is that all his books are free to download. I'd prefer owning the books, but DAMN they're expensive!!!

So that's why I haven't been updating much. I've been doing anatomy studies, figure drawing, life drawing.... nothing that's all too exciting to post and show-off. I'm hoping after a year of hardcore learning (and obviously continued learning afterwards) I'll be prouder of the work I do and actually do it with a bit of competence. Don't worry I'm not taking a break from posting for the year. When I get a little more confident with my anatomy/figures and perspective I'll be doing a lot more sketching of characters and props/vehicles and I'll post the stuff I think looks pretty cool.

To everyone that's added me I wanted to say THANK YOU!