Movie Characters meets Day of the Dead

To help promote Disney's upcoming animated film, 'Coco' that will be released in January, I've been given the task to decorate the cinema in the style of 'Day of the Dead' or notably 'El Dia de Los Muertos'. For this I am currently working on a 'Hall of fame' characters from various films such as the Xenomorph from 'Alien', Lego Batman, Spiderman and many more but with a twist of Day of the Dead theme mixed in. I am excited making this especially working on various characters from different film genres to meet into one theme (while also keeping it family-friendly!). Here are a few examples that I'm currently working on- more to come!!

Cinema Bar revamp

I've been tasked with a cinema marketing team to give a visual representation of their bar area which they're hoping to revamp. We're in the middle of the planning stages at the moment, but taking on reference images of the area I have made a visual representation of the bar area at present. More things will be added later and hopefully some before and after shots- but watch this space! :D 

Work experience with Dovetail Games

 

During the last couple of months I've had the opportunity in working with Dovetail Games as part of work experience. This involved working with their marketing department where I had various tasks ranging from creating banners and advertisement images for various social platforms like facebook, twitter or steam, highlighting their latest products to taking images of the gameplay. During my time there has taught me a lot of things from attention to detail and maintaining quality to learning new techniques on Photoshop.

Below are few of the designs that I got to make: 

Sketches: 19/01/2016

I've made a head start on these studies sometime last year and had left them in the backburner for quite a while until within these days I've decided to work on where I've left off. Other than studying these in terms of colour and anatomy, I've also attempted to experiment around with various brushes. ^_^

 

Reference

 

Still reference from Pan's Labyrinth

What I've been up to...

Its been one long hiatus, but juggling things here and there in the long trek is a challenge.To sum it all up, I've been mostly practising my Photoshop skills here and there during my free time.

Following from my last post which involved me going to Glasgow to showcase my work to International and European artists from different parts of the world as part of ELIA's (The European League of Insitutues of the Arts) NEU/NOW Live Festival 2014. I've had a great time, spending five days where I get to meet people from various art backgrounds as well as showcasing my work just like New Designers. By the end of the five day experience, we've all had to part ways but we still keep in contact. :D 

NEU NOW 2014

During the long run, I've been in contact with UCA student, Danny Hewitt who studies Television Studies in Maidstone. He's asked me to help him and his production team to create storyboards as part of their final Major Project which yous can follow more of his project here: (http://dannyhewitt.blogspot.co.uk)

A few of the storyboards w.i.p (left) and the plan outs for shots (right)

As you can see in this post, there was careful planning of shots and discussions of how Danny envisioned his film, 'The Sunday League'. Although I have little knowledge of football, it was interesting to learn some things about it as well as seeing Danny, a big footie fan, able to share some references for me to help illustrate the shots.

Overall, it was a great experience in being able to participate and working with a production team, being able to throw ideas around while also having fun working. I am excited about seeing their film transpiring from the shots Ive drawn into a live action footage. :)

'The Carnival of The Animals' now showing at The NEU/NOW Live Festival

Its been a loong hiatus, but one hasn't forgotten the blogosphere. Whilst working on projects (which I hope to share soon), I'm happy to announce that my final year university project, 'The Carnival of The Animals' has been selected to be shown at ELIA's (The European League of Insitutues of the Arts) NEU/NOW Live Festival 2014 held in Glasgow!! ^_^

Check out the festival's website  here, where other works such as film/animation, music, theatre, architecture and visual arts from various countries are participating and showcased.

Hopefully over the next couple of days I'll be able to share my experiences of participating in the festival- watch this space!! ^_^

CAA Speed Paint Challenge: Jabberwocky 7

Today's challenge took 40 mins to paint. Based on this extract: 

"One, two! One, two! And through and through

The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!

He left it dead, and with its head

He went galumphing back."

Challenge 7: http://ucarochester-cgartsandanimation.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/caa-speed-paint-challenge-jabberwocky-7.html

CAA Speed Paint Challenge: Jabberwocky 6

CAA Speed Paint Challenge: Jabberwocky 6

Had too much fun doing this piece that it went slightly longer than it should!! 45 mins

Based on challenge 6's extract:

"The Jabberwock, with eyes of flame,

Came whiffling through the tulgey wood,

And burbled as it came!"

I revisted this piece again to add some background. :D

From challenge 6: http://ucarochester-cgartsandanimation.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/caa-speed-paint-challenge-jabberwocky-6.html

CAA Speed Paint Challenge: Jabberwocky 5

Really enjoyed playing around with colour palettes, this piece took 20mins based on this extract:

"So rested he by the Tumtum tree..."

Today's Challenge: 

http://ucarochester-cgartsandanimation.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/caa-speed-paint-challenge-jabberwocky-5.html

CAA Speed Paint Challenge: Jabberwocky 4

 Today's painting took 20mins, had a lot of fun in painting this one :D

Based on this excerpt:

"The frumious Bandersnatch!"

http://ucarochester-cgartsandanimation.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/caa-speed-paint-challenge-jabberwocky-4.html

CAA Speed Paint Challenge: Jabberwocky 3

Today's painting took 20 mins, based on Lewis Carroll's extract:

"Beware the Jubjub bird..."

Today's challenge: http://ucarochester-cgartsandanimation.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/caa-speed-paint-challenge-jabberwocky-3.html

CAA Speed Paint Challenge: Jabberwocky 2

Looking a bit like a flightless chicken- this piece took 25 mins based on this extract:

"All mimsy were the borogoves,

And the mome raths outgrabe."

this piece is from part 2's challenge:

http://ucarochester-cgartsandanimation.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/caa-speed-paint-challenge-jabberwocky-2.html

CAA Speed Paint Challenge: Jabberwocky 1

Speed Paintings back on!! :D This time going on with the theme of Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky, here is the small extract for part one's painting:

"Twas brillig, and the slithy toves

Did gyre and gimble in the wabe..."

Time taken: 35 mins

Part 1's challenge: http://ucarochester-cgartsandanimation.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/caa-speed-paint-challenge-jabberwocky-1.html

The Carnival of The Animals: PLUSHIES!!

I've been too excited to share this but to top off this year long project, my characters have been made into soft plushies!! These were awesomely made by Victoria from the US, a massive thank you for all your work!! :D

The Four

Xerces Blue Butterfly

Sea Mink

Eastern Elk

European Sea Sturgeon

The Carnival of The Animals: Books and Business Cards Arrived for New Designers

A little late to post, but these just lot arrived in time before New Designers :D Really happy how these have turned out!

Art of and business cards

New Designers: Slideshow Turnarounds

Slideshow turnarounds for New Designers :D

Demo Reel

My new updated demo reel 

The Carnival of The Animals- (Tweaked)

Final tweaked version of The Carnival of The Animals

Blog Revamp! :D

With New Designers just around the corner, the blog is in need of updating! :D 

If there are any issues can be seen like fonts etc or any suggestions, please feel free to leave me a comment below. 

Thank you ^_^

New Designers: Business Cards

Some chosen designs for business cards in preparations for New Designers :D

Contact details