Welcome to the Landfill

Piracy

2011-11-18T19:39:00.000-08:00

It's all about the booty

Sometimes I wonder...

2011-11-16T12:47:00.000-08:00

... just what my girlfriend is dreaming of, when she's sleeping on the train to work.

Hallowe'en costume?

2011-11-01T23:50:00.000-07:00

no, actually...

My girlfriend is out of town...

..so things tend to get weird...

well, weirder than usual...

Zombies

2011-10-28T21:44:00.000-07:00

The zombie apocalypse... it's already happened, and it's not what you think it is.

Una the Blade

2011-10-22T19:41:00.000-07:00

My tribute to a kick ass, single mother barbarian

...Gort...

2011-10-15T23:38:00.000-07:00

...Klaatu barada nikto....

Weekly drawing - 'Myth"

2011-10-14T10:08:00.000-07:00

"The Purple One"

2011-09-06T10:21:00.000-07:00

another illustration of the week ditty

Steamed Punk

2011-08-29T22:31:00.000-07:00

Power Girl

2011-07-27T16:18:00.000-07:00

Is it wrong that I love Power Girl, but I've never read a single one of her comics? Yeah, I thought so.
I doodled this little tribute to her anyway.

Waiting for the boy...

2011-07-27T15:15:00.000-07:00

A five minute 'Moldy-vort' to warm up the ol' doodle noggin.

Toshiro

2011-01-17T12:32:00.001-08:00

Here's a 10 min concepty sketch of Toshiro Mifune, I did at work during lunch.
If you don't know who he is, then I shall shed a single tear for you my friend.

'I got million ways to get it...'

2010-09-23T19:05:00.000-07:00

'...choose one..
....bring it back...
...double your money and make a stack!
AND ON TO THE NEXT ONE.......

I'm not Jay Z..(yet)... but I did doodle this dude. So fresh, so Japaneasy.

Beautiful

2010-09-09T19:04:00.001-07:00

This is a wonderful sketch of my girlfriend and I if we were gender reversed.
I'd like to say 'if we were kids too' but frankly nothing would be different.
I styled us after 'Lupe and Fanboy' from Fanboy & Chum Chum.

OMG LIKE IT"S BEEN 4EVRZ

2010-08-27T17:30:00.001-07:00

Sorry for the lack of sketch-gumption... no real excuses really. I wasn't busy... so hopefully more to come... in the mean time I'm now a storyboard artist at Bardel Entertainment!

Let the shampagney flow!!

Togo

2010-05-17T16:13:00.000-07:00

Togo, the flying Cat.

This idea will need a bit of refinement :)

Surfer

2010-04-07T12:07:00.000-07:00

An updated version of my previous Silver Surfer. This guy is a little more accurate compared to the last one. It's also more COSMIC :)

Hunter

2010-04-07T12:03:00.001-07:00

It's an all out manaissance

meshy girl

2010-03-08T14:19:00.000-08:00

I've got this base mesh that i think I'd like to use. I was thinking a pilot, since I have plane a built last semester.

first things first though, I have to finish Hunter.

BEHIND :(

2010-03-08T13:58:00.000-08:00

So I was hoping to have my rigging and texturing done by this point, but alas... I fail.

I had trouble with implementing an IK/FK switch for his arms, although I did finish his foot controls.

I'm almost done making Hi-res normals maps, but I've hit a few bumps using alpha's. I hope to have things smoothed out and finished in Zbrush in the next two days.

I haven't even started texturing yet, even though he has been UV'd, so yeah I'm behind, and less than impressed with myself.

As this process has come along, I've come to realize just how much I enjoy modeling. I think I would actually like to make the change from doing an animation to modeling for a gradshow project. I feel that with the time I have left, I'm more likely to finish a model than finish an interesting animation. I know that I can always add in animation after gradshow, to show not only that my models work, but that I can animate.

needless to say, I simply should have been better with my time, and wish I could have made up my mind sooner on what EXACTLY I wanted to do for a project.

In due time

2010-03-02T17:18:00.000-08:00

I made this Silver Surfer for an assignment. I was supposed to make a roman statue, but got kinda bored, so I changed the Zbrush Matcap, and then BAM! Instant surfer :)

(the 'Matcap' is the shader that makes his skin look like the material it is)

Getting there... slowly

2010-02-02T21:18:00.000-08:00

I've got to give him some eyes, as well as all the other little finicky details like inner mouth and teeth, but he's getting there.

Tepology Done

2010-02-01T15:11:00.001-08:00

SO I just finished the retepology on Hunter's head.

What that means is I meticulously drew in the points that make up the geometry of the model (more or less) so that I had a lower poly count, when going back into XSI.

Head Mesh on the way

2010-01-29T16:52:00.001-08:00

So I think I've finished sculpting Hunter's head. I'll have to re-topologize, but it'll be worth it.

He'll still need his hat, so that'll be next as soon as I've done the re-topology :P

Stage 2 update

2010-01-26T17:01:00.001-08:00

So here is the model I have built in XSI. I still need to built his face, as well as add a few little details that are personal to Hunter. I'm a little behind, but I think can catch up if I work hard enough.

Stage 3 Design and Base Mesh

2010-01-18T13:03:00.000-08:00

I'd like to try and build this guy if I get a chance, so Hunter at least has someone to interact with.

Hitler Monkey is the a cloning experiment done by a crazy old Nazi scientist.

I'm also currently working on his base mesh, so I can start modeling in Zbrush as soon as possible. The idea may get cut though, because I may not be allowed to display Nazi-esque stuff at the Gradshow.

Stage 2 Build a Base Mesh

2010-01-12T19:59:00.000-08:00

Some Zbrush armatures.

A modified version of XSI man. Not bad, but I really don't like the shoulders.

I've been tooling around, and trying several different types of base meshes. Each one has given a better idea of what I'll need to start with, in order to build a more accurate model.

I've tried building as adaptive skin and a unified skin in Zbrush, as well as a mesh I built in XSI.

I think I'll try for more accurate base mesh in XSI as a start.

Project One: Hunter

2010-01-10T18:21:00.000-08:00

Stage 1: Design

I'll have to make some adjustments to Hunters design. he'll have to have a vest, so I don't have to worry about animating a cloth system

close, but not quite him. A little too edgy perhaps?

I like this last one, I think this will be right.

I think I'll aim for a 'hard edge' style for him,, similar to the work of Josh Singh (his work is @#$%'n awesome)

Kennith Hunter

2010-01-10T17:49:00.001-08:00

Fearless, courageous and determined, Hunter holds a keen wit, a quick trigger, and a wry sense of humour.

Hunter is one of the great characters created by my brother, for his kick ass show

POLICE COPS

As an homage, I'd like to take a stab at building, rigging, and animating Hunter into the 3D realm.

If I can manage, I'll also find an adversary for Hunter to share punches with.

DEMO REEL PRODUCTION

2010-01-10T16:33:00.000-08:00

WOW! I haven't posted sweet &*%@ all in ages! Sorry folks!

School is going really great, but it keeps me pretty damned busy, so I find very little time to clean up any work worthy of the blog.

That being said, I think what I'll do is post about the on-going production of my demo reel.

At least it'll be something right?

So until I find the time to pick up a pencil, I'll just have to show you all the stuff that goes into making CG fun. (fun being a VERY relative term during the process)

Project 1) Design, Build, Texture 'Hunter'

Project 2) Rig Hunter

Project 3) Animate Hunter

SCHOOOOOOOOOL

2009-11-16T11:49:00.000-08:00

School is kick'n my butt. I hardly have any time to finish a drawing properly.
Here is a bit of what I've been working on...
It's a rendering of a group project I did with some of my colleagues.
We each modeled parts of the scene, and textured them individually.
The lighting I did myself

fast as a Bat

2009-10-14T23:00:00.001-07:00

...ok so maybe not that fast, but in under 5 min... I'm happy enough

Speed Rip Off

2009-10-06T22:51:00.000-07:00

this quick paint is a rip off of a better artist's better work...
I just wanted to see if i could copy it in under five minutes :P

5 minute Freeze

2009-09-22T17:51:00.001-07:00

BATMAN

2009-09-10T21:53:00.001-07:00

He hits crime like he hits the gym

graffiti

2009-08-11T02:57:00.000-07:00

This is a really old bit of art I did ages ago. Graffiti is a great art form I wish I was better at.
I'll post some of my newer pieces soon, hopefully, maybe...

No moving back wards

2009-08-03T02:14:00.000-07:00

even though sometimes you may feel like yer going in circles

2009-07-06T03:40:00.000-07:00

VROOOM

2009-07-04T00:15:00.000-07:00

2009-07-03T01:05:00.000-07:00

Needs some love'n

2009-06-20T17:17:00.000-07:00

and some color... as soon as I get the chance maybe... ...or a Cintiq :p

I AM IRON MAN

2009-05-23T22:15:00.000-07:00

I'd like to clean this one up in Flash some time, then I'd like to fight crime with it...

New Blog!

2009-05-21T05:11:00.000-07:00

So I decided to separate my work into two blogs. We'll see over time how well this works out.
This blog will be for my rougher work.

My "new" blog carries the Mike Believe banner now. It will be the home to a lot more of my tighter and cleaned up professional work. There are links on the right---------> or just click here.

Thanks friends!!

Oh' boy!!

2009-05-14T16:17:00.000-07:00

I need to make more posts... ...too many things to do...

Da' Reel

2009-04-28T15:02:00.000-07:00

I'm going to make a separate blog just for my gradshow
work, but here is my Demo Reel for now. Not much, but
It's always going to be a work in progress.

Next on the docket; learn digital animation!!

2009-04-19T23:10:00.000-07:00

Here's a long overdue post. Sorry it's been a little while but, well... it's not like
I'm working on final graduation projects or nothing... heh.

Down to the wire...

2009-03-22T21:34:00.000-07:00

Counting the days till Gradshow.
Still a lot of work to take care of...

I heart Sushi

2009-02-23T13:13:00.001-08:00

I feel monkeys are an important topical issue as well.

BEHOLD!!

2009-02-15T22:53:00.001-08:00

The majestic Ottercorn

...?

2009-02-11T21:48:00.001-08:00

The Incredible Bulk

2009-02-04T10:56:00.000-08:00

A Quicky...

2009-01-31T03:01:00.000-08:00

...no not that kind... although....
*never mind*
Here's a ditty from the summer, when I was an intern at a studio. I'd try to turn out a quick sketch on the cintiq before leaving each day.

The greatest picture I've ever drawn

2009-01-16T17:22:00.000-08:00

I retire

2009-01-15T08:57:00.000-08:00

Winter

2008-12-14T21:11:00.000-08:00

It's hard not to enjoy this time of year.

2008-12-05T17:32:00.000-08:00

This could still be a whole lot better, but it's that time of year
where time is very limited.

Early Childhood Memories

2008-11-02T21:55:00.001-08:00

...as though it were yesterday...

Mermaid

2008-10-31T17:18:00.000-07:00

Inspired by -Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips

2008-10-23T17:15:00.001-07:00

2008-10-09T15:59:00.001-07:00

sigh

The Shankhill Butchers

2008-10-05T14:14:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite Decemberists songs.

It's almost that time of year...

2008-10-05T14:13:00.000-07:00

2008-09-06T18:35:00.000-07:00

2008-08-08T17:47:00.000-07:00

*cya*

2008-08-06T19:16:00.000-07:00

These were inspired by M.Ward's song Chinese Translation

2008-08-01T17:52:00.000-07:00

2008-07-30T18:58:00.001-07:00

2008-07-30T18:32:00.001-07:00

2008-07-30T18:31:00.000-07:00

2008-07-11T17:29:00.000-07:00

In case you didn't know, I heart Starwars

yub nub!

2008-07-11T17:02:00.000-07:00

...everybody seems to be going somewhere...

98% yub 2% nub

2008-07-11T15:44:00.000-07:00

R.I.P. Alice

2008-06-15T19:06:00.001-07:00

Alice was happily unhappy till her
hippy mother moved her and her
materialist cheerleader sister to
a small town.

What are you doing?

2008-06-08T18:29:00.000-07:00

The First Thing I Learned at my Summer job

2008-05-16T23:24:00.000-07:00

The bus ride to work

2008-05-16T23:10:00.000-07:00

For Lilly-monster

2008-02-28T22:00:00.001-08:00

To much junk in the sketch trunk

2008-02-24T20:48:00.000-08:00

Ben... look'n good and inspired
in a Carlylish style

I get sweetly melancholy when my grass grains
blow away in the wind too. I can't help being deep like that

Oh Panda's, why won't you make love to save your species?

Pooned 'nuff said!

Draw Draw Draw Draw Draw Draw Draw Draw

2008-02-20T20:15:00.001-08:00

This doodly was inpired by KP's style and flare for round characters.

Heh, This was an actual person at the cafe. The moment
wasn't actually that awkward, I swear.

This drawing is pretty much taken right from one of my favorite
artist/animators Robin Mitchell. His work is a big inspiration

Heh, I quick hash out of Josh and Bruce!

My Brother's Blog

2008-02-09T23:44:00.000-08:00

Bust'n Flash, like Dolomite busts a$$!
His fandangly site with POLICECOPS action can be seen here y'all
If I were a red CG race car with a nifty lightning sticker I'd say KACHOWWW!!!

Dave

2008-01-08T22:29:00.001-08:00

drawing in company

2008-01-08T22:10:00.000-08:00

Lillian and I spent a few hours sketching in Lonsdale.
It's always good to have another person to draw with.

We swapped sketch books; here's what we drew :P

When Pigs Fly

2008-01-08T22:08:00.000-08:00

Every time you have breakfast, some bacon gets
its wings

2008-01-08T22:04:00.001-08:00

Attack of the Clone

2007-12-22T23:35:00.000-08:00

This is pretty much how my break has been. F@*#%ing clones

Character Designs

2007-12-17T01:20:00.001-08:00

2007-11-27T13:31:00.000-08:00

Poppa Dukes

Jump Billy, I freaking dare you.

I'm actually about to spit on them.

There's a what, where?

2007-11-24T21:10:00.000-08:00

unhhhg....

2007-11-24T20:46:00.000-08:00

...gyah... ...err... ...bah! *gives up*

2007-10-28T10:58:00.000-07:00

I thought I had magical powers...

2007-10-09T22:51:00.000-07:00

...Turns out it was just gas. :P

Incase you didn't know..

2007-09-30T00:14:00.001-07:00

..and knowing is half the battle

2007-09-24T23:18:00.000-07:00

Booya

READ A BOOK

2007-09-23T17:54:00.001-07:00

2007-09-21T18:38:00.000-07:00

Dance, too much booty in the pants...
Karen stood me up for this guy...
...wouldn't you?

Fubar....

2007-09-11T17:52:00.000-07:00

..ain't nothing back here, but yo daughters panties!!