European Sketchbook

I am back from my two month backpacking trip in Europe and have spent the past day scanning the two sketchbooks I filled there. Due to the sheer volume of sketches, you can view them on my European Sketchbook Blog. Below is a small sampling of pages....

Leaving, on a jet plane, don't know when I'll be back again

I am leaving the United States on Wednesday for Rome. This is the beginning of a 1 1/2 to 2 month long journey around and about Europe. After 10 days spent marveling at ancient through Baroque works in Italy, the trip will meander about a bit with certain stops in Paris, London, and Ghent (to see Jan van Eyck's Altarpiece).

During this time I will be reachable via email and will attempt to upload pictures and sketches here. Upon my return I will be certain to share my sketchbooks if doing so in transit proves impossible. If anyone has any tips of places not to miss, I'd love to hear about them!

CMYK Magazine

Be sure to check out the October 2009 issue of CMYK! This issue is for "aspiring creatives" and features student work. One of my pieces from Spring semester was selected for the issue so check it out. Also, congratulations to those accepted, I look forward to seeing your work!

Lighting Test: take two

There really is a big difference between halogen light bulbs (interior lighting in this picture) which are yellow, and my huge LED flashlight (outdoor light) which is intense and bluish. I'd like to try more colored lights and gels in the future.

Lighting Tests

When I have something set up, I'll sometimes plug in different characters and play around with lighting. After playing around with this set up, I did a night scene on the stoop which I am very happy with. However, attempts to upload it are resulting in something that appears to be a photographic negative. Hopefully I'll work out that kink and it will be up soon.

Also, the door knocker is functional.

Kitchen Remodeling

Well, a little while ago I remodeled a kitchen in a day. That's right, a whole kitchen in just ONE DAY.

Remember that kitchen from fall of 2008? Well, here it is! New wallpaper, darker cabinets, an added fridge and broom closet, and a new tile floor.

I had a surprisingly great time remodeling.

70s Family Portrait

Here's a family sporting a 70s look. The little boy is a favorite, though I am falling in love with the house, too.