Change of Blog site

So I've decided, in order to keep this all neat and organized, I will be continuing my posting and blogging on my portfolio site.

You can see this here: viral-concepts.weebly.com
Blog link: http://viral-concepts.weebly.com/sketchbook.html

This blog will be kept for archive purposes, but please continue to check out my stuff at Viral Concepts and follow me on twitter! @kimanim8r.

Thanks!!

Work in Progress

Currently attempting to model Korra, from The Legend of Korra.

face is turning out so far so good, but still has a lot of work to go. looking forward to doing an amazing job on this one. a good piece to add to my portfolio.

Last project completed, a little something for Halloween...

WOW! an actual post with work on it!

So latest addition for the portfolio...TA DA! 3D Modelling!

must say, I'm starting to get better at this. Next step, work on texturing!

This is Pabu from the Legend of Korra (AWESOME SHOW)

Finally! Proof of Life!

So classes are officially....almost done! final exam tomorrow, final project handed in next friday and then it's OVER!! finally completely over! so stoked for finishing my degree :) worked on a couple sketches, still got lots of work in progress, but been doing a lot of 3D modelling lately for school which I'm pretty happy with, especially for someone who hasn't had a lot of experience using Maya.
new sketch is posted on my "sketch" page, but here is some awesome 3D!

Will be posting much more often now, and got lots more artwork on the way! keep checking in!

Webpage updates

So now that classes are out of the way for the next few weeks, I finally got a chance to work on my online portfolio site. Really happy with the way it has turned out so far.

Still have lots of videos I want to upload of commercial animation, and some film projects.

Also going to be spending some time this week just messing around with Maya, working on my modelling skills, make some new shinies to post online.

I've also finally started to get back into sketching. (Love having some time for myself :) )

Been working on a tattoo design for a friend, as well as a compilation of drawings for my co-workers.

Over the summer I intend to get back to my concept art projects that I've had little time to work on, tired of neglecting them.

Also going to be starting to work on my new tail soon! so excited! will hopefully get some pictures and a new blog up and running for the mermaid side of life.

stay tuned!

be sure to check out the new portfolio: viral-concepts.weebly.com

End of Semester!

It's finally here! The last long work-filled days of the semester.

One class is officially over, animation has been handed in and final documentation completed.

Just completed a presentation for interactive interface and textile design, completed Running jacket that assists in training programs.

Now to finish documentation, video and a final Math Exam.

in the home stretch folks!

you can see my final projects for animation on 3d-fundamentals.weebly.com!

Quick Update!

so a few things!

yay! homework is getting done, been pounding out the maya today, got 2 weeks worth of homework done so far, and halfway through week 3 :) woot!

finally caught up on math practice, not feeling so panicked when I see matrices now. I will conquer this class, no matter what!

AND on a note that has nothing to do with school....

Finally started buying supplies to make my tail! so stoked, bought like 1 million sequins in every colour you could imagine, so both myself and Courtney Mermaid will have lots of shinies to put on our new tails.

Next step will be buying fabric and paint! really want to work on this and hopefully get it all sewn and completed before next semester starts! that gives me like 3 weeks to get supplies and work like crazy on it!

ok so it probably won't be done, BUT it'll be started! yay! goal is for both of us to have new tails by summer!!! gotta have those new scales all polished and looking good for the beach :)

We also had an exciting encounter at the pool the other night, got to meet another mermaid! go figure! we knew there were a few mermaids floating around Vancouver, but who would have thought that there would be more of us swimming in the same pool!

this calls for a tail meet!!

check out information on mermaiding and any awesome updates on vancouvermermaid.com :)

I officially feel terrible...

So I have neglected to update this blog for so long! I feel terrible.

School has kind of taken over and I'm amazed I can even fit in a fraction of something that resembles a social life. BUT on the plus side, we're past half way through the semester, and things will be ending sooner than I know it.

So far we've been working on vector math and linear algebra, programming electronic textiles and making 3D-animations.

Been updating my 3D blog like crazy for class
solo webpage: 3d-fundamentals.weebly.com
group webpage: babyandthebeast.weebly.com

For the next few weeks will mainly be updating and working on my animation group project. Got a movie to make folks! and can only hope it will be good. Have some amazing modellers in my group :) looking forward to this :)

As for electronic textiles, working on a scarf that detects temperature. it'll wind up closer to the wearer's neck when the temperature drops, and uncoil when it warms up. Pretty nifty eh?

And well Math is Math...whole class is a little worried about our next midterm coming up next week (wish me luck) BUT hopefully, we will all survive it.

Also registration for classes next semester is coming up next week. Only going to have one class a week next semester YAY! ANNNNNND....drumroll please........I get to register for GRADUATION! Finally! so excited about this!

with the "spare time" i'll have next semester, going to be working my butt off on a 3D animation and modelling portfolio. Needs to be awesome if I'm going to get a job anywhere, or at least get in as an intern or PA.

Life is going to start really soon folks! Really soon :)


Will update again soon, probably next week and let you all know how things are going :)

I'm Trying...

Trying desperately to keep updating this blog along with my other two. Things have been crazy with homework and such.

If you wanna see what I'm up to check out these sites:

babyandthebeast.weebly.com
3d-fundamentals.weebly.com
320interface.blogspot.com

Little explanation on each:
2 are for a 3D-animation class, our final group project as well as an individual webpage for lab exercises and portfolio pieces.

the other is body interface design, using MAX5 to create GUI's (graphical user interfaces) as well as interactive experiences between human and machine.

Webpage Upgrade!

Updating the ol' website, figured that Viral Concepts needed a make over..soo slowly in the works. Looks a little dull right now. Portfolio is starting to look nice, but still needs a lot of love :)

Should hopefully be all fixed and purdy by the coming weekend (as long as nothing explodes in my face...as things generally do).

Portfolio is going to have a new area to check out as well...drum roll please....3-D Rendering! YAY!

finally getting some 3-D stuff up, basic stuff granted, but its still 3-D! so stay tuned for more awesomeness :D

Up and Coming Awesomeness!

Greetings fans!

From the ashes arise a new breed of artists...

So some exciting news! Doing a 3-D collaboration with Capt'n Stewie (http://captnstewie.blogspot.com/). Going to be totally awesome!

Already worked out all the 2-D line art, and now the 3-D awesomness shall commence!

in other words, we are creating a 3-D concept art piece. Myself, drawing the 2-D layout and colour mapping, while the good Capt'n will be creating the world in Maya.

Going to be awesome when it's completed. Don't want to give too much away on the topic of the piece, but Stewie and I will be updating throughout the project to show you what is happening along the way!

Stay tuned for something "Wonderous"!

New Drawing!

Yay!

So finally finished doing a commission of Wolverine from X-Men. So stoked for this one, honestly, I think it's one of my best works yet :) so happy how it turned out!!! check it out in the sketches page!

AN UPDATE! no way!

So the holiday season has come to a close and school has once again started up.

I plan to update this blog as much as possible, but I will be continually updating a class blog every week.

This blog is all about using different computer programs, particularly MAX5 to creating interactive textiles. Check it out if you are so inclined!

320interface.blogspot.com

FREEDOM!!!

Finally finished classes! Exams are over, got one last paper to finish up, SO in other words life is good. Time for doodlez!!!! and of course some quality time with Skyward Sword.

This holiday planning on finally making my tail (so excited!) and just having some good ol' fashion fun with friends, all those people I had to shun for the past 3 months.

So there will be regular updates to VanSketch from myself as well as this blog, on artwork that's happening, tail building and of course life updates.

Almost done X-Men commission so will be showcasing that very soon on both Ginger Ninja and VanSketch. As well as Christmas design, Wonderland design and "The Game" design.

So much art, so little time...UNTIL NOW!

in the mean time here are some youtube videos of mermaiding that you can all check out :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZBR9W6lAeg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ0KAPsfUAY

Quick Update

Hey Everyone!

haven't posted in a while I know. Life's been crazy. Endless school work, starting a new job etc. SOOO good news, School has 2 weeks left and then I can start posting more regularly till next semester!

Got some time in to do some doodles (Finally)

Finalized the design for my tail that I will be building over the xmas break. Once the actual tail is done I WILL upload photos :)




Was going for kind of a Betta / Koi feel for the tail, as well as using Queen Rutella from Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for inspiration. Like how it turned out and can't wait to make the real thing!


Weekly topic for this weeks drawing challenge is WONDERLAND. I'm thinking of doing a cross between Tim Burton's wonderland and American McGee's. Should be fun! Keep you posted!

Happy Halloween!!!!

Hey everyone! just a few days away from the GREATEST HOLIDAY EVER!!! hope everyone has some exciting plans for Halloween.

I know I've got my party to go to, multiple costumes are ready, and It's going to be a weekend full of fun!

Just a quick sketch to celebrate!! You can't have Halloween without Jack!!!

New Doodle!

So just to keep everyone happy, I've uploaded a new doodle done for the VanSketch weekly drawing challenge. It's Howl from Howl's Moving Castle.

been really busy with school, hopefully will have some new art up soon!!

And now for something completely different!

So aside from doodling, as some of you might know, another passion of mine is sports. Whether it be baseball, skiing, snowboarding, rollerblading, swimming etc, I'm usually all for it.

So I go swimming on a regular basis, great workout and a good time to hang out with friends. My regular swimming buddy has now introduced me to a fantastic new "workout" and "artform" in the pool, and I must say, as silly as this may sound...it's WICKED AWESOME.

Lady's and Gentlemen, let me introduce you to Mermaiding. Yes, you saw correctly...Mermaiding. Swimming with a full fledged tail, doing flips and tricks in the water, and swimming like a dolphin :) Fantastic workout for the abs and legs, great for breathing exercises, good times are had by all, and a way to take on a totally new persona while in the water.

I'm sure some people reading this are thinking..wow that's taking nerd-ism to a whole new level, but frankly this is actually a very serious activity that thousands of men and women around the world take part in.

Many of the participants are activists, trying to protect our world's oceans, or at least have an interest in this, while others just like the idea of being able to be something different, something unique and something magical.

The tail is the coolest thing, and is a challenge to swim in. The one I currently am using (made by my friend Courtney Mermaid) weighs 10-15lbs wet, made of Neoprine, not Neoprene, and is completely hand sewn and hand painted.

Others you can find or buy are made of Silicone, which weigh anywhere from 20lbs to 40lbs when dry, 60lbs when wet. tough to workout in :)

for more information on this epicness check out www.vancouvermermaid.com, where you can find videos of Courtney swimming and now Myself as well :) as well as information on Mermaiding, and just how much fun it is!!

FINALLY!

New Art is finally up on my sketch page. Took a LONG time (sorry sorry!)

Enjoy, and will be starting my next project very VERY soon :D

Online Store!!!

So I updated my webpage today and added a link to my online store at ArtFlakes. So stoked to have artwork for sale now!

go check it out gang! There's not much there at the moment, but I'll hopefully be adding some new artwork to all my sites very VERY soon!! YAY!

http://www.artflakes.com/en/shop/kimanim8r