Illustration 2, Week 2

Creating a font isn't as easy as it seems, especially when trying to come up with something new and creative. With that being said, it's also a challenge to create a font and create a gradient mesh portrait in five days. The font I created is pretty basic and simple; it's actually my handwriting, which I personally think makes it unique in itself.


Ah, the gradient mesh portrait. I can honestly say that I spent 80% percent of my time working on this project, and I'm quite glad I did. It was my first time working with the gradient mesh tool and I'm pretty satisfied with the results, but I'm always looking for ways to improve it.

It's ironic that I actually enjoy illustrating when I say I can't do it. Perhaps it's the perfectionist in me that pushes to the point I want to rip my hair out because I can't fix that one little flaw that no one will probably even notice.

It's now a new week with two completely new projects, and I have some brainstorming to do.

じゃね。

Uncomfortable? Good.

If you think creating a font is difficult, why not take a stab at gradient mesh? I guarantee you'll go running back to creating fonts in a jiffy. There's no sugar coating it, gradient mesh is frustration, tedious, time consuming...did I mention frustrating? Is that nostalgia creeping up from 3D modeling? I think so.

Oh yeah, my three deadly sins are complete and have been presented. If you want to take a peek I'm not gonna stop you. My choices were wrath, pride, and greed. I took the more "colorful" route, so to speak. As for the simplicity, I guess it's safe to say that's my style. However, I will-- no. I AM attempting to wander off from my comfort zone for a while.

じゃね。

Along for the ride

Now that spring break is over, it's now time to illustrate again. I can't say that I'm exactly enthusiastic since I've been in this creative rut for some time now, but I have to start somewhere to get it flowing again.

My first two assignments consist of four illustrations. Three of which will be a deadly sin and the last one will be a recreation of one of Saratoga Sake's art pieces. The deadline's Friday so you'll be seeing those posted by the end of the week.

On a personal note...

I was born and raised in New York city. Yes New York, New York. I moved to the central Florida area going on six years now. It did take some time to adjust to the atmosphere, yet I still prefer living in the city where driving isn't very necessary. In fact I have hopes of returning to the big city after graduating next year.