Yes, they are seriously this cute.

So I stared work on a new 3D model! It looks pretty plain now, but it won’t when I finish. It is based on a small Japanese restaurant I saw a photo of. I do pretty good environment work, but I have virtually none in my portfolio, so I wanted to add something. I sort of started texturing a little, but there is sill some modeling left to do. I am considering modeling some of the wood details into the building, but I would save on polys if I didn’t. Decisions, decisions. I also plan to do a few more graphic design pieces for my portfolio as well.

I have also been LARPing with a local realm. Having a ton of fun, although I got smacked in the nose pretty hard yesterday. It was fine, though. We don’t “cast lightning bolts” we just hit each other with foam weapons. It is a little less ridiculous that way, and more like a sport. I like to get outside more, since the weather is good. Although a little hot.

My cat has been waking me up too early.

Just hit level 46 last night. I just made this character a couple weeks ago, so I am feeling pretty good about my progress as a Hunter. Brian and I are hoping to get our characters to 80 before Cataclysm. When that comes out, I want to make a Worgen priest. Brian is considering a Worgen druid. :3 Tragically, I am also excited for Final Fantasy 14. So many MMOs, so little time.

I did have a phone interview for a job in Downer’s Grove working on a Social Networking game. I am supposed to be hearing back soon and heading in for an in-person interview on Monday. I am pretty excited, and I just hope my car air conditioning is fixed by then. Ha ha. Brian is applying for a few more places in Chicago, although he is very interested in getting an English degree as well. I guess we’ll just see what happens.

For now, more 3D modeling, DDR, and World of Warcraft for me.

Now in Zbrush! This is my progress for today. I think it is coming along nicely.

So, this is what I started work on yesterday. It;s a Zoanthrope from Warhammer 40k. This low-poly version took me all of about an hour, but I plan on taking this into Zbrush for some serious detail work. This should hopefully turn out to be a really cool piece for my reel.

If you have no idea what a Zoanthrope is, check out this link: http://warhammer40k.wikia.com/wiki/Zoanthrope

Updates coming soon as the Zbrushing begins. I will also upload some World of Warcraft screenshots.

I graduated! About two weeks ago, now.

Since then, I have been trying to take it easy. I went to the zoo, played with my chinchillas and cat, and caught up on some video games and sleep. I bought a few new games on Steam, and I have been playing World of Warcraft too. It has been nice. I might go visit Brian’s mom this weekend. That could be a nice trip. I have been applying for a couple jobs every day, but so far haven’t heard back. It has only been a week and a half, though.

Next week, I plan to resume work on my art. I have some good ideas for new 3D work and I am excited to start some new projects. I will be posting any new art I work on here, so stay tuned for updates!

This is an idea I was working on for a lion with a mane made of leaves. I was kind of inspired by the Petalmane Baku Magic Card, except my lion has a head. I am not sure if I am going to do anything else with it. I am considering 3D. But I’m not sure. We’ll see.

So, moving on to the topic of the blog: This will primarily be used as an art blog. I plan on forcing myself to do weekly updates with 3D work, sketches, animations, etc. I will also be posting updates on my personal and professional life. (i.e. What jobs I am applying for, projects I am working on, what video games I’m playing, where I went last weekend, and so on) Of course, the main focus will be the art updates, so I can receive feedback on the work I do, and keep track of my progress as an artist.

So, here it is. I’ll post something when I have it!