For class we had to animate an animal jumping.  I was assigned a goat.  Done in photoshop.  I haven't been able to find a free animation program that will run with my cintiq.  So I'm doing what I can with photoshop...bit of a pain.

Homework for Intermediate 2D animation.  First time I have done a walk cycle from the front.  Tried to make him sneaking around.

Final for sculpting class.  Creature I drew when I was little.  Always loved dinosaurs and dragons.
There is a slightly larger version here: http://skyledragon.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d5fapwc

Final project for my intro to 3D animation class.  Pretty pleased with how it turned out.

Intro animations

These are some animations that I've done so far at school.

Walk cycle I did for 2D animation class. Sorry need to figure out how to loop it for youtube. You can see the looped video here: http://skyledragon.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d4jkmyg

Raccoon ball doing an obstacle course for my 3D animation class.

A sad walk done in Maya for my 3D animation class.

Yep I'm alive!

A couple semesters under my belt now. Been enjoying classes for the most part. Trying to decide whether to go on with the Game Art and Design degree or go over into Animation. I really like both so its a tough one. Here are some projects that I've been working on. This first one was for Interior Spaces. Done in Maya and UDK

Another interior but this one is based on the game Riven. Done in Maya.

This one was for 3D modeling class. Really fun! Maya.

Character for Character Design class. Photoshop.

Snake for fun. Maya.

Again for fun. Butterfly in Maya

Hey guys. Many of you already know but I've started going to school at the Art Institute. I'm having a lot of fun! Classes are tough this semester, lots of modeling to do. I want to post some of my assignments and progress here. This was for Texture mapping. It still needs some work.

A couple concepts for character design class. We were supposed to combine three animals. I choose a deer, cheetah and bird.

A non-school piece I do want to share is a fan art from Game of Thrones I finished up just a couple weeks ago.

New stuff

Just wanted to share this piece that I did. Still need to sit down and tweek some things but I'm still pretty pleased with it :)

Fairies and Dragons

My newest stuff. The fairies started out as a sketch I did while at the hospital with Kris. When I got me cintiq (yay for cintiq, I LOVE it!!) I needed something to practice on so scanned that sketch in, outlined and colored it in photoshop. The blue and green dragon was another practice. The red, yellow and brown dragon is an Avian. The character design isn't mine and that info can be found here: It's for a contest on deviant art. Think it turned out pretty nice though I'm worried by the competition.

That's all for now :)

Ok its been a while.

A couple images I've done recently. I feel like I'm turning a point in my art getting closer to where I'm hoping to be with my skills. I know these images have their flaws but I learned a lot while doing them! Gotta keep pushing. :)

New Art Cards

This is a new card I have on sale on Ebay. You can see it here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200206349284



This one is a present I did for a good friend, happy birthday!


I was trying out a new technique with my colored pencils, it was a lot of fun and I can't wait to do another!

Elf Characters

I drew these up last night. Thought they looked nice so I'm letting you all have a look :) Enjoy.

Been Going To School

Ok, so I have been very long in posting anything. This is an another Art Trading Card that I sold on Ebay.

I was commissioned to draw a dragon for a friend as a Christmas present. I'll get it scanned in soon hopefully so I can share it with you.

I've been going to school and studying Graphic Art. It's been a lot of fun learning more about Photoshop and Illustrator. My latest class we were working with Flash and I'm loving working a bit with animation. Again I'll try to post something I've done soon.

Dragon Rider, Earth

Here is my latest work peice. An ATC/ACEO 2.5x3.5 inches. Earth dragon, the first in series of dragon riders that I am hoping to do.

side note: I have done more than just this since my last post so I'll hopefully get them up loaded soon.

practice

This are some pracitces using Mike Sibleys techiques. A tree, an eye, a dog eye and some leaves (slightly cut off)

my son

The scan wasn't very good but it gives you an idea of what I've been working on lately. The light shading on the face doesn't show up but it is there. This is Perrin at 1yr

The New Masters of Fantasy III

There is an amazing new CD out that has a collection of fantasy art by THE best artists that have been hand picked by judges like: Donato Giancola, Jeff Easley, Don Maitz, Janny Wurtz, Larry Elmore, Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell. This is the third volume of The New Masters of Fantasy series to be compiled, and you would be lucky to own any of them. There are over 380 works of art. Some bonus features include an interactive art gallery, free fantasy wallpaper, and screensavers. There is even a slide show with music that will pull you into the incredible worlds opening before your eyes. Don’t miss out on these inspirational works! Visit their website, and view the trailer at http://www.mastersoffantasy.com/ and become captivated. Order now!

ok it looks really cartoony, but it was just a practice anyway. I'll get better!

grass negative drawing

This drawing was an excersize in negative drawing. The first and second row of grass seem to be leaning in the same direction but I guess it turned out OK.

dragon head

WIP coloring in photoshop