Its truly been too long since my last journal entry, but as always i return with a brief update on myself, and a selection of juicy tid bits and or resources for my
deviant brethren..

ME

Me and my significant other have had 4 months thus far to settle into our apartment.
lil to no furniture still, but "home is where the art is".... huh, what do you mean you didn't order the double cheeseburger.

I attended PAX 09 this year with some friends. Seattle is kool, friendly people, lots of hills, and crepes...delicious.
i enjoyed Pax, but will admit i was kinda expecting more to see their yet still a great gathering of gamers, and displays (ill post some pics eventually

I've got a lot brewing conceptually concerning art and career plans, but for now ill say the following

I've decided that character design will continue to be my focus. I want to continue my studies and character work diving deeper and deeper into what i means to create a character.
I will return to 3D modeling soon, (experimenting, with Modo, will have to bite the bullet and learn 3ds though, still adore wings 3D though)
Anatomy Grid (my side project) will more likely will fade away, on the bright side it will be revived in my future plans to develop a extensive online video catalog revolving around character design, sooo excited, but its a way down the line.

Links


Freelance switch is the shit. Don't take my use of profanity as a lack of creativity, its simply the shit, ive featured it before, but Ive recently discovered its podcast area. this community is were you need to be if you plan to go somewhere with your art.


SumoPaint is one of the best online digital imaging applications out there, totally free, and can be compared to a makeshift Photoshop if needed

PixelJoint is another art community i stumble on a while ago, i haven't poked around much yet but it grabbed my attention.

Product design hub is a hot spot for any and all aspiring and professional designers as well as concept artists, lots to learn here, I believe you need to create an account to access tutorials and forums, but its free.

Similar to Creature spot, Concept Ships showcases professional works of the ship kind, really impressive stuff here

Last but not least a look into Photoshop Cs5
1 [link]
2 [link]

Till next time compadre's, learn to love life, and keep drawing
Zombie out!

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SketchZombie's Ultimate Online art resources:

SketchTheatreGameArtisan
ComputerArtsCGSociety
GameSetWatch3DBuzz
LayersMagazineCG Tutorials
VideoTutesSclipo
PhotoshopKillerTips3DXtra
CharacterDesignZBrush-Sculpt-Paint-Create
GamasutraImagineFX
DigipenPodcastsDanperzStudio-claysculptor
TEDConceptArt.org
PixelPerfectStatueForum
ShiftlettBrothersWings3D
SubdivisionModelingPencilRevolution
PencilTalk
LeadHolderPixelBrush
PosemaniacsEraserJoy
BrandNamePencilsPolycount
Paint-Sculpt.comDrawing Pads, Sketch Books
CG HUBAdobe video_workshop
ReybustosFreelanceSwitchBeingAStarvingArtistSucks
Freelance FolderGames Industry
Edge MagazineGame Career Guide
Concept WorldConcept-Artist-Link-Collection
Its-Art-MagazinePhotoshop Tuts
PS BrushesQ Brushes
ID.SketchingJerrys Artarama
How to Draw and PaintDrawspace.com
Art Instruction BlogPhotoshop T.V
Vector TutsDesigner Techniques
Creature SpotOnline Paint program
Queeky-draw onlineOdosketch
Rate my Drawing-online drawingSketchswap
SumoPaint.comPixelJoint
ProductDesignHubConcept Ships

hello chums...its been a while,or maybe it hasn't,it feels like its been a year since i last updated.
There's so much happening with me,life doesn't seem to be slowing down but that's how you know your doing it right.

I'm still packing and will soon share an lovely apartment with my main squeeze, a lil nervous, but for two completely different people we compliment each other very well.

I unfortunately wasn't able to complete my Dominance War Character...yea this would be the second year i fell short of completion, but finals crept up on me and priorities had to be dealt with...but i will finish my entry all the same, and also posting again once the apartment is stable.

Dominance War made me aware of the raw power that color and rendering has overall on art, and Ive decided to step up to the challenge and learn more to become a better concept artist.

lastly Ive officially decided i want to become an art teacher....my ultimate goal is still game art...but i love to teach art lessons when i can and find it just as beneficial to me as it is to my students.

Last but not least I've got sum new juicy links to add to the collection...so enjoy

ID.Sketching
(great site that offers video tutorials in the field of design expertise)kudos to the guys running it i will be donating!!)
Jerrys Artarama
(an huge art supplier, with sum traditional art instructional videos)
How to Draw and Paint
(another site that offers video resources on using traditional mediums)
Drawspace.com
(a great site offering a catalog of useful beginner,intermediate, and a few advance drawing teachings, must create an account though..its free of course)
Art Instruction Blog
(an exceptional resource for learning to use and create with traditional medium, with picture, and video lessons)
Photoshop T.V
(simply an online show delivering photoshop tips and tricks..very cool)
Vector Tuts
(sibling to Photoshop tuts...vector tuts offers tutorials on creating vector art)
Designer Techniques
(an amazing site offering instruction to concept car design and more)
Creature Spot
(an growing collection of impressive creature art from very talented creature artists)

Online Paint program
(Tomass has created a fun and moderately advance online drawing application...with save capabilities..try it)
Queeky-draw online
(very popular, very fun, draw alone or with someone online with multidraw.draw online everything you need is there)
Odosketch
(one of my personal favs...hop in and draw sumtin..or watch past creations)
Rate my Drawing-online drawing
(another online drawing spot with sum very talented artists online...get in and play around)
Sketchswap
(another personal fav of mine...instantly one click and start drawing on a large canvas..swap with one button, and watch someone else draw..its fun and slightly addictive)

All featured links have been added to the ultimate list Below
also if you haven't seen it yet, my oldschool Nintendo comrades should check out
There-Will-Be-Brawl
(i recommend watching them backwards its more interesting.)
ALSO! talking about Brawl....battle my Brute if ya think u got the digital Balls SketchzombieCLICK

Well that's it for now peeps,once again have fun drawing, and remember to only losers are quitters!

Zombie OUT!!

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SketchZombie's Ultimate Online art resources:

SketchTheatreGameArtisan
ComputerArtsCGSociety
GameSetWatch3DBuzz
LayersMagazineCG Tutorials
VideoTutesSclipo
PhotoshopKillerTips3DXtra
CharacterDesignZBrush-Sculpt-Paint-Create
GamasutraImagineFX
DigipenPodcastsDanperzStudio-claysculptor
TEDConceptArt.org
PixelPerfectStatueForum
ShiftlettBrothersWings3D
SubdivisionModelingPencilRevolution
PencilTalk
LeadHolderPixelBrush
PosemaniacsEraserJoy
BrandNamePencilsPolycount
Paint-Sculpt.comDrawing Pads, Sketch Books
CG HUBAdobe video_workshop
ReybustosFreelanceSwitchBeingAStarvingArtistSucks
Freelance FolderGames Industry
Edge MagazineGame Career Guide
Concept WorldConcept-Artist-Link-Collection
Its-Art-MagazinePhotoshop Tuts
PS BrushesQ Brushes
ID.SketchingJerrys Artarama
How to Draw and PaintDrawspace.com
Art Instruction BlogPhotoshop T.V
Vector TutsDesigner Techniques
Creature SpotOnline Paint program
Queeky-draw onlineOdosketch
Rate my Drawing-online drawingSketchswap

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Hello comrades its been a while...
Busy as all hell in me life, school and full time work still kicking my ass, but i wont give in so easily
As the title of my Journal Suggests I'm one of Millions entering this phenomenal International competition. i attempted to compete last year, but i decided to enter so late i didn't have enough time to finish...this time I'm back better than the year before ready to do my thang.

i will admit this comp brings in amateurs and pros alike, and is quite intimidating looking at the skills of the more experienced artists, but the exposure and tips and visuals produced will only make me stronger. so check it out
About Dominance War [link]
Rules and Regs [link]

and lastly a few links collected since last journal

JetPens
(Absolute fav of mine, ive spent so much money here buying pencils..yes i have a problem..lol)

Games Industry
(Game Career resource)
Edge Magazine
(Game Career resource)
Game Career Guide
(Game Career resource)
Concept World
(collection of professional Concept artists, and their amazing work)
Concept Artist Links
(Large list of links to some Great Concept artists)
Its Art Magazine
(New site discovered has potential to be a great resource)
Photoshop Tuts
(Tutorials for Photoshop it is..k my yoda sux..lol)
PS Brushes
(nice spot for some PS bruhes)
Q Brushes
(nother spot for PS Brushes)

all new links added to hotlinks below....(man dat list is getting scary big)
anywhoo wish me luck In DW, its gonna be a blast...later peeps

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SketchZombie's HotLinks:

SketchTheatre--GameArtisan
ComputerArts--CGSociety
GameSetWatch--3DBuzz
LayersMagazine--CG Tutorials
VideoTutes--Sclipo
PhotoshopKillerTips--3DXtra
CharacterDesign--ZBrush-Sculpt-Paint-Create
Gamasutra--ImagineFX
DigipenPodcasts--DanperzStudio-claysculptor
TED--ConceptArt.org
PixelPerfect--StatueForum
ShiftlettBrothers --Wings3D
SubdivisionModeling--PencilRevolution
PencilTalk
LeadHolder--PixelBrush
Posemaniacs--EraserJoy
BrandNamePencils--Polycount
Paint-Sculpt.com--Drawing Pads, Sketch Books
CG HUB--Adobe video_workshop
ReybustosFreelanceSwitchBeingAStarvingArtistSucks
Freelance FolderGames Industry
Edge MagazineGame Career Guide
Concept WorldConcept-Artist-Link-Collection
Its-Art-MagazinePhotoshop Tuts
PS BrushesQ Brushes

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lol...i actually say that in real life at times.

Between, work, school, and gf, i still work on my master plan to become a successful artist...jeesh talk bout a full plate
anywho i got a tasty serving of good reading for those (like me) who are in need a lil advice or tips in getting their careers on track.

Links

Freelance Switch [link]
Being a Starving Artist Sucks [link]
Freelance Folder [link]

Articles

Freelance tips and Methods [link] (Must read)
Can Artists make a real living? [link]
Becoming a Successful Freelance Artist [link]
How to Become a Professional Freelance Artist [link]
How to Become a Freelance Artist [link]

later peeps..and remeber the only losers are quitters

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SketchZombie's HotLinks:

SketchTheatre--GameArtisan
ComputerArts--CGSociety
GameSetWatch--3DBuzz
LayersMagazine--CG Tutorials
VideoTutes--Sclipo
PhotoshopKillerTips--3DXtra
CharacterDesign--ZBrush-Sculpt-Paint-Create
Gamasutra--ImagineFX
DigipenPodcasts--DanperzStudio-claysculptor
TED--ConceptArt.org
PixelPerfect--StatueForum
ShiftlettBrothers --Wings3D
SubdivisionModeling--PencilRevolution
PencilThings--PencilTalk
LeadHolder--PixelBrush
Posemaniacs--EraserJoy
BrandNamePencils--Polycount
Paint-Sculpt.com--Drawing Pads, Sketch Books
CG HUB--Adobe video_workshop
ReybustosFreelanceSwitchBeingAStarvingArtistSucks
Freelance Folder

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hello fellow deviants, im ....finally back in school...tis a bit of an "cop out" being im going to get a drgree in webdesign to secure a stable financial future, however im gonna take sum programing classes as well so i can maybe make a lil game some day..and grow from there

also workin on my website, trying to stay simple yet i also want it to feel like an professional extension of my persona

not much new in the web resource area but here's what ive come across sum im sure youve seen already
Resources
CG HUB [link]
Adobe video_workshop [link]
Reybustos [link]

great artist worth your time
fengzhu [link]
Alex Jaeger [link]
Carlos huante [link]
Matt dixon [link]
Paul Richards [link]
James Hawkins [link]

later peeps

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SketchZombie's HotSpots:

SketchTheatre--GameArtisan
ComputerArts--CGSociety
GameSetWatch--3DBuzz
LayersMagazine--CG Tutorials
VideoTutes--Sclipo
PhotoshopKillerTips--3DXtra
CharacterDesign--ZBrush-Sculpt-Paint-Create
Gamasutra--ImagineFX
DigipenPodcasts--DanperzStudio-claysculptor
TED--ConceptArt.org
PixelPerfect--StatueForum
ShiftlettBrothers --Wings3D
SubdivisionModeling--PencilRevolution
PencilThings--PencilTalk
LeadHolder--PixelBrush
Posemaniacs--EraserJoy
BrandNamePencils--Polycount
Paint-Sculpt.com--Drawing Pads, Sketch Books, & Journals
CG HUB--Adobe video_workshop
Reybustos


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