I am finally done moving back to San Jose California for the summer. I plan on starting a art project soon but first I need to catch up with family and friends.  In the mean time here is a self portrait I did last month.

I just finished my first year at DigiPen!  Finals put a hold on my blog updates and the lack of regular posts will most likely continue for a short while as I move back down to California to work over the summer and catch up with family.  In the meantime here is a Photoshop painting I did on a whim the other day.

Speed painting 10, one hour

Speed painting 9, I tried a more loose sketchy style.  I think it helps it look a little less digital and hopefully a little more interesting at the loss of some celerity and precision.

Over spring break Nick, Kennith, and I took a six hour road trip to the Wenatchee Guard Station in the Pomeroy Ranger District.  it was five days of hiking, fishing, card playing, gun shooting, and tracking down cougar elk and moose. it was also one of the most picturesque camping trips I have been on, see for yourself.

The Ranger cabin at sunrise

Raising the flag at dawn

Left to right, Nick, Kennith, and I ready to track cougar!

Kennith waist deep in six feet of snow

Left to right, Kennith and Nick waist deep in snow

Left to right, Kennith and Nick

Nick with his frozen camelback

I have not posted anything in a while but that does not mean I have not been busy.  with midterms done and a little breathing room I should be able to get back to speed painting!  in the mean time here is some of my mid term art.

Oil on Canvas,  Orson Welles in Touch of Evil

Black and White Charcoal on toned paper

A still from my last film project

School got rather busy for a week or two and I found myself neglecting my speed painting practice but I am back! 1 Hour