Here's What I've Been Up To...

As in keeping with this blog's theme, here is everything I've been working on over the last lengthy hiatus.  A lot of this will consist of projects given to me as well as some of my own endeavors for good measure.  More after the jump.  Enjoy.

I don't know what this is supposed to be but I made it and I kinda like it.

I Can Say I'm a Professional Now

It's happening again.  Up and coming author Emily Bentz asked me to do another cover for her newest book, titled "The Distressing Damsels."  It is a sequel so if you are interested in reading it and haven't read the previous installment, pick up both.  The books as well as other fun stuff can be found on her blog.  Anyway, here's the finished artwork.

While this and the previous covers were both created on my iPad, this was drawn in the ProCreate app whereas the other was made using Paper by 53.  Just in case anyone is curious about the change in quality.

Additionally, if any other authors out there are interested in custom cover art images for their books, you can now contact me at storymarron@gmail.com.

Chopper-motion

Ok, ok, I know I've not had a lot to show lately.  Having a proper job does that to you, but I promise I have some stuff on the way.  To prove it, not only do I have something for you today, but it's an animation no less.  Similar in style to the big Lego Hero Factory video but much more casual.   Anyway, enjoy.

I will say, I did learn something during this shoot that I've been trying to figure out for ages, that is, how to make something look like it's spinning quickly without looking like it's just wiggling back and forth.

Placemat Angels

I haven't had all that much time for artsy stuff lately now that I've started working.  For more on that click here. Anyway, a week ago I went on vacation and had been feeling a little starved of artistic opportunity so I took it upon myself to do whatever I could whenever I could.  One evening while my family and I were at a Bone Fish Grill waiting for our food, I had a flash of inspiration.  I stole my sisters complementary crayons and quickly roughed out the following on the paper placemat.  So now I present to you, Placemat Angels!

I was contemplating scanning it in to the computer to get it on here, but I actually really like what the lighting does for the balance of the piece.  I know it isn't much, especially in terms of actual time spent on it but I'm pleased with it none the less and I hope you are too.

Also, on a wholly unrelated note, my boy Ethan has just opened a merchandise store on his blog The Figure in Question.  It's run through Redbubble who do really excellent quality stuff so definitely check it out.

3D Shootbangs

So yeah, it's been a little while since I last posted anything here, but hey, it's not the longest I've gone without a post.  Anyway, those of you who frequent my blog are probably aware of my interest in weapons and the design thereof.  I've also been playing around with 3D modeling software lately, so not too surprisingly, I decided to take a swing at 3D weapon design and I have to say, I'm rather pleased with the results so far.  I'll have more pictures and comments after the jump.

Mini-Mation: The Winter Soldier

What's this?  An actual animation project? I bet you thought those were done.  Well, you were wrong.  Super wrong.  Mega Wrong.  Ultwrong.  And this video was made completely of my own will, not a school assignment.  The little figures in the video are Mini Mates of the Winter Soldier Ultron from the Marvel universe.  My friend Ethan graciously loaned them for the purpose of goofing off.  You can check out his action figure blog either here or in the "Friends of Tim's Blarg" tab over on the right.  But now, I present this, my latest work, which took a whole lunch to think up, prep, and execute.  Enjoy.

One Thousand: Update 1

So as promised, here is the first update to my character project.  I've just about finished modeling the person in 3D aside from some very minor tweaks.  The next step will be adding texture, but for the time being she's just flat grey.  Stay tuned for the next update coming soon.  More images after the jump.