Either way it will still happen and so check out what I will be working on next. I have a tough time drawing animals and so was giving it another shot (not going to quit you know), and started to get something really cool going. Cheers to me!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Nov 1st! A day like no other...
Ah yes...once a year it comes...it happens for a day and then goes on its merry way only to arrive again the same day the following year...so far I have seen 39 cycles of this...or actually will see the 39th tomorrow. I will welcome this one with a pint of ale and much singing! I speak of my birthday of course, and not Halloween.
Either way it will still happen and so check out what I will be working on next. I have a tough time drawing animals and so was giving it another shot (not going to quit you know), and started to get something really cool going. Cheers to me!
Either way it will still happen and so check out what I will be working on next. I have a tough time drawing animals and so was giving it another shot (not going to quit you know), and started to get something really cool going. Cheers to me!
Friday, October 24, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Some cool stuff!
So if you have ever had writer's block, designer's block, or any kind of creative stoppage then check out this site:
http://www.gomediazine.com/design-tip/10-tips-avoid-designers-block/
It offers some really good information and tips for getting out of that funk and getting into some creative work.
Fall is so here and I love it. The cool temperatures are rocking and I ran my first 5k since my injury a couple of months ago. No I didn't do good, or half good for that matter, but I did it and it felt good to just go out and run. My plan is to run the YMCA Dowd 5k on November 1st which just happens to also be my birthday. The original plan was to run their half marathon but the injury happened and things change so one has to go with the flow and do what they can do. Therefore...it's a 5k for me.
Every year I think to myself I would love to do a holiday drawing and I never do...this year...I want to and will do one for December. Now...where to start...
Cheers!
http://www.gomediazine.com/design-tip/10-tips-avoid-designers-block/
It offers some really good information and tips for getting out of that funk and getting into some creative work.
Fall is so here and I love it. The cool temperatures are rocking and I ran my first 5k since my injury a couple of months ago. No I didn't do good, or half good for that matter, but I did it and it felt good to just go out and run. My plan is to run the YMCA Dowd 5k on November 1st which just happens to also be my birthday. The original plan was to run their half marathon but the injury happened and things change so one has to go with the flow and do what they can do. Therefore...it's a 5k for me.
Every year I think to myself I would love to do a holiday drawing and I never do...this year...I want to and will do one for December. Now...where to start...
Cheers!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Falling Leaves and Running Sneakers
So fall is here and the leaves are falling...running will now be a pure enjoyment as I love this time of year. Above...some practice sketches...I also want to add a link to a webcomic called Brat-hala. The following is the description of it...it's funny and worth starting from the beginning!Brat-halla is a webcomic about the Norse gods from their elementary school days. All-Father Odin and Frigg constantly have their hands full with Thor (the super strong runt of the litter), Loki (the god of mischief who likes to play with dolls), Balder (the invulnerable pretty boy), Hod (the blind god of darkness and winter), Hermod (the hyper super speedster god), and all the rest of the Norse pantheon.
The link is http://brat-halla.com/
Another good one is http://www.inktank.com/ which portrays gamers rather well especially those who like WOW.
Cheers!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Quick Update to the Blog
Sorry I haven't blogged anything in a while. With the new job I've been plenty busy getting things in order and when I get home it's a matter of relaxation. That and now that my foot is no longer an issue I've been working towards improving my running.
What I can say is that I've had an interesting time getting to know work. At my last job I'd been there for so long I no longer saw the walls, or battles taking place between people. At the new job I am seeing this again for the 1st time in a decade. It's really interesting as you wonder how the walls and issues between people got going in the 1st place. Some of it I will never know (and I really don't need to) as my job is to get everyone working together for a common goal...Quality!
What can I take from all this though? Well...that sometimes to see the big picture you have to stand away and disassociate yourself from it. I have a pretty good ethical side and find I can be neutral to a lot of things but it's still something to take in stride and apply now and then.
I am fortunate that I have two good people in my department. They understand our goal and want to get to it.
I've not put down sketching and still try to find time to do so. I tend to do some when I need to break from something that is perplexing, or when I am on hold waiting for someone.
I've pleased with the progress I've made on my art, please with the way I am working on my running. So when is the big wheel going to drive over me? I mean come on...I hit that period with my last job and my injury and now everything is great! Enjoy life while you can I guess.
Cheers!
What I can say is that I've had an interesting time getting to know work. At my last job I'd been there for so long I no longer saw the walls, or battles taking place between people. At the new job I am seeing this again for the 1st time in a decade. It's really interesting as you wonder how the walls and issues between people got going in the 1st place. Some of it I will never know (and I really don't need to) as my job is to get everyone working together for a common goal...Quality!
What can I take from all this though? Well...that sometimes to see the big picture you have to stand away and disassociate yourself from it. I have a pretty good ethical side and find I can be neutral to a lot of things but it's still something to take in stride and apply now and then.
I am fortunate that I have two good people in my department. They understand our goal and want to get to it.
I've not put down sketching and still try to find time to do so. I tend to do some when I need to break from something that is perplexing, or when I am on hold waiting for someone.
I've pleased with the progress I've made on my art, please with the way I am working on my running. So when is the big wheel going to drive over me? I mean come on...I hit that period with my last job and my injury and now everything is great! Enjoy life while you can I guess.
Cheers!
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