Fun Times with Quick Designs

So I just got my first smartphone two weeks ago (Sidekick 4G) and I am having sooo much fun discovering what this mini-computer-in-my-hands can do!  Especially how I can utilize it for my digital art.

One thing I already know is I'm gonna have fun customizing it.  I'm sure I'll need to make a separate folder just for mobile background designs/wallpapers.  Example of one I made tonight when I got home is shown below:

I am also finding apps on this thing that I can make designs, digital art, and photo editing.. all on this awesome device (would recommend a stylus though).  If I create one I dig, I'll upload it on this website.

Commission skillz

I am attempting to make a logo design for a coworker.  He is an aspiring movie maker and this is his company.  I thought it was a fun idea, so here's the first wave of ideas I created for him.  If he digs it, I'll push these even further.

 

Testing a New App

I downloaded a new app for my Mac the other day and finally tried it out.  I love the expressive line quality you get with this program, it has a simplified, design-y look.  However, its hard to control the brushes and there isn't nearly as must variety and customization that you get in either Photoshop or Corel Painter.  But I am still excited to see what kind of illustrations/designs I can produce with it.  So I present the first attempt at using Livebrush (with some new Photoshop brushes as well):

The downside to my week so far:  Photoshop has been crashing A LOT on my Mac lately.  I'm not sure why this is.  I'll probably have to connect with some computer experts and figure out what is causing it.  Hopefully it is a easy fix.  

Playing around with video making

Finally got around to downloading Screenium on my Mac.  So now I can explore making videos of my digital painting (I think its cool to watch.. they make it look so easy).  This is my first try at it so be gentle!

Resume Designs

I am brainstorming designs/illustrations to use on my resume.  As an artist mine is.. really boring.  So I decided to spice things up.  Here's one I just whipped out today to get the creative juices goin'.

Also downloaded a BUNCH of new brushes.  I messed around with the effects on photoshop and tested the new brushes out.  So far I am loooving it! The splatters and patterns create such a great texture and I can easily customize them to make them my own.

Urban Arts Academy Mural Project

Life in the twin cities has been a crazy adventure since I've graduated and moved here.  Met a lot of cool new peeps and getting involved in some art-related internships.  One of my most recent projects was the mural I created and directed at UUA.  While I didn't do it alone (the little kiddies were a big part of this project) it felt great to get creative and messy again.  Check it out!

Digital Paintings/Illustrations

 "Self Portrait"

 "Sexy Assassin"  Inspired by Frank Miller's work

 "Patterns" (Cause the pattern brush is awesome!)

 "Hunter" Love using the eraser tool as well, another Frank Miller inspired piece

 "Dreamscape: V3"

**Go to My Works link to view more!**