It's not about white elephants.

14' x 8' ish , gouache on 140 lb watercolour paper


The original sketch, it was like the 15th one to finally set it up right.

For Character's in Western Culture class [our only elective], we had to pick a piece of literature from the course pack, and illustrate a scene. Then we present our illustration and explain it, which is what I will be doing on Tuesday.

Anyhoo, since we are so busy with all the film jazz, I took this opportunity to paint, yay! I hadn't touched my brushes since the summer....sadness. Everything has been from the digital world. I need tangibility! [It's a word.]

The piece I chose is by Hemingway, called 'Hills Like White Elephants'. But after reading it, it ain't about no white elephants! It's basically about these 2 people and their conversation. Here's my interpretation!

Demo Reel v1.0

Here's the first version of my demo reel...I shall continue to change and add to it when I get more experience [specifically 3D] under my belt.

For now, this is what I have to send to the Disney peeps for the Internship deadline tomorrow. I can't even believe how many hoops you have to jump through to apply...it is crazy times!!! I am just elated I even got it in on time, sheesh capeesh.

Props go to Cody-man for helping me find a groovy track for my first reel o' demo. Thanks muchos, bro!

Stay tuned for v1.1....coming to a computer screen near you, Summer 2007.

I still love gouache.

I was going through my paintings from last year.... I really miss the "analog painting", what with all our fancified "digi painting" skillz we are acquiring. I kinda hate becoming so dependent on Cmd-Z [yes, that's right, I said COMMAND not CONTROL!!].... 'sides, there's not many more relaxing things to do than put on some good tunes and paint an eve away.

Oh sweet summer evenings....come hither. I shalt paint til my heart's delight.....

Or at least for a good couple hours, deadline-free.
And really, that's all I'm asking for.

Anyway, this is a layout from Lilo & Stitch. A GREAT 2D film, absolutely boo-tiful; they seemed to return to more of a watercolour-ish style in that film, reminiscent of earlier classics like Pinocchio and the like.

Yeah, the colours in this one just seem to sing. Me loves it. [Kudos to the original artist, wowza.] I was just happy to be able to replicate it in any sort of pleasurable fashion.

Me enjoy it.
So in conclusion....me loves gouache.

Sheepers Keepers layouts

I painted these layouts from my storyboard panels. I wanted to experiment with a flatter, WB-ish look, rather than realistic-ish. [Which I normally gravitate towards.] These are gouache done on watercolour paper. Ya just don't get the same effect doing the Photoshop thang....plus, PSD isn't nearly as tactile. There's no Cmd-z in gouache! I think that's a good thing. We have to learn to walk away from the keyboard....pick up the paintbrush.....

But I digress.

Me loves gouache.