Being a freelancer is great, but its also very isolating. Thankfully there's the internet, which allows me to make connections with other artists, share comments and ideas, and get feedback on my work without ever leaving my studio. Over time I've found a few good websites that are designed to give artists a sense of creative community. Many "assign" projects for...
This looks super cool. Pixar will be releasing the Pixar Short Films Collection on DVD November 6. The DVD will include thirteen cartoon shorts plus commentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, animation tests, and a featurette. I currently own a VHS copy of Tiny Toy Stories, which contains 5 of Pixar's earliest shorts. Although the computer rendering is crude by modern standards, the...
As you may have heard by now, during yesterday's rush hour the I-35W bridge here in Minneapolis collapsed into the Mississippi River, killing at least 7 people and leaving approximately 50 cars still in the water. The bridge was located just 15 minutes from my house, and my wife used to drive it all the time. Everyone here is in...
Often I get asked to do seasonal or holiday-themed illustrations at odd times of the year. The reason is simple: In order to get something printed, published, or manufactured in time for a given holiday, clients often have to plan far in advance. I was recently comissioned to do a very simple spot illustration for a Christmas Cantata. This...
How did I not know about this website? Thanks to a blog entry by the very talented Tom Richmond, I've recently discovered FreelanceSwitch.com. FreelanceSwitch is a blog devoted to freelancers in general (artists, writers, web designers, etc.). I've seen several websites that attempt to gather resources and advice for freelancers. Some are good, others not so much. This is one...
Here's a warm-up doodle I inked on the Cintiq. Still trying to figure out the fastest, most comfortable, and most effective way to ink digitally. And what's with his nose anyway? No idea, it just came out of the pencil that way....
