melmade the blog (the one I update )

A page from work work

2012-01-27T16:01:00.003-07:00

A page from a work book Im doin at ( you guessed it ) work. Figured Id change it up a lil.

Keep on keepin on!

Rolling stone gathers no moss...

2012-01-25T22:10:00.002-07:00

Now if I could only change myself from a brick to a stone. Hulk drawn in flash sart girl drawn in photoshop. Keep on keepin on!

Feelin a tad bit crazy lately...

2012-01-24T17:08:00.002-07:00

That is all...Keep on keepin on

Harder than I thought...

2012-01-17T21:07:00.005-07:00

Balance seems to be trickier than I thought.. A couple of Ipad drawings and some citiq drawings ( yeah yeah I still havent packed it up yet...again balance...)

Keep on keepin on!

Crazy this blog is about 7 years old...

2012-01-11T21:32:00.005-07:00

...wish I was 7 years old...

Oh well. Simple one tonite.Giving my cintiq a whirl before I pack er up and send it off to see if it would be worth fixing or if I should just flip the bill on one of those fancy 24hds.

Keep on keepin on!

too lazy to hook my scanner up..

2012-01-04T20:43:00.004-07:00

Some drawings from work. Photographed yet again with my Ipad.( This will hopefully be the year I set up my office...)........ riiiiiight...

Speaking of Ipad : I was parusing blogs ( since becoming a dad I noticed I dont get to make as many rounds as I used to ) and saw on very talented Gillian Reids blog a post about Stephen Silvers Posebook app. (sorry for the very long winded explanation ) I promptly picked it up as I love his work and it looked like an awesome library of great poses. Not only a great resource but a bundle of inspiration for me on the go. So nice to be able to pack a round a nice size reference.

I spent alot of time not wanting to buy apple but the year that Ive had my ipad I will have to say I used it more than my desktop or laptop. So many fun apps. May start reviewing ones that I think have been fun.

So to keep the ball rolling with my new year, here are some doodles from this morning after lookin over his app. Go Check it out. Well worth the money in my opinion.

Sorry bout the quality of the pics. Keep on keepin on!

Happy New Year!!!

2012-01-02T21:47:00.004-07:00

Off to a ruff start..Monday kiked my ace ALL about today. Makin a quick post to try and get some momentum. Hope everyone else is off to a better start...with that said lets get this party STARTED!!! First two are doodles from my Ipad and the other 2 are doodles I did while at the inlaws. Photographed with my Ipad so sorry for the lameness. I hope to post more than I did last year so fingers crossed..Keep on keepin on

End of year blow out!!!!!

2011-12-21T20:40:00.009-07:00

Doubt I will get another post in before the new year...2011 was a fun year. Lots of change for me. I feel "NEW" and yet old at the same time. I look forward to the new year. I plan on setting lots of goals. Im hoping to start a couple things and am excited to move into a new phase. So gonna just lax and enjoy fam this holiday and let it stew for when I get back. So dumpin some doodles from work.

I want to wish you all a Happy Holidays and hope that its full of fun, cheer and love! Keep on keepin on

December?

2011-12-02T16:49:00.003-07:00

Man Im out of it...Where did this year go? Figured Id better post before the new year....
Quick one today. Keep on keepin on!

Sketchin with pencils

2011-11-29T21:07:00.008-07:00

Been crutchin with the digital for a while thought Id post some pencils. ( touched up in photoshop though...creature of habit and all.) Hope everyone had a fantastic holiday break.

Keep on keepin on!

Something to ponder....

2011-11-10T18:45:00.003-07:00

Ive always been a firm believer that if you truly care about yourself you can accomplish anything. For example I was a smoker for almost 18 years. Ive been off those things for about 10. Havent had a craving for them at all. I care about myself enough to stay off them.

Now food...there's something Ive been battling with lately. I'll be good from time to time but bad eating habits come back when Im feelin at my lowest. Funny how I kicked the smoking and other nastys but havent quite gotten this one right.

I came across this article and it seemed to have opened a bit of stuff that I felt I was missing.
http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/try_selfcompassion/
Figured Id share it here because as an artist / parent, I beat myself up waaaaaay too much and Im sure theres plenty of you out there that do this too. So give it a read.

Tossed in a Snotrod anim I did for Cars 2 game and some pics. Keep on keepin on!

Gettin old sux...

2011-10-26T21:49:00.004-06:00

....especially with winter nippin at my ace.... Couple of Holleeweeenie type drawings for tonite and a test I did with buzz a while ago. ( Wanting to make it a habit to post anims as well as sketches...lets see how this goes.)

Keep on keepin on

Monday bloody monday...

2011-10-17T23:09:00.003-06:00

Nother pass. Playblasted with the dynamic hair. Dont know if I will keep it in when I finish polishing. Some more pics to boot

Keep on keepin on

1st pass spline..

2011-10-10T21:56:00.004-06:00

So started splines. Heres first plass. Still a ways to go. Didnt have much in me to draw much tonite. Splines take it outta me...

Keep on keepin on

really? more blocking ?

2011-10-06T22:21:00.005-06:00

tryin to keep updating this thing. So heres another round of blocking comin at you. Look forward to being done with this .... ( Added some more pics too so you dont get bored...)

Nother pass on the blocking..

2011-10-04T22:21:00.005-06:00

And a few doodles to boot. Slow and steady wins the race...

I should post something else..

2011-09-30T22:47:00.007-06:00

Edit: Nuther warm up tonite:

I guess if I pretend to be an animator I might become one. Found a fun rig named Miku v1.0 on Creative Crash by Jason K Scott. Heres my blocking

Keep on keepin on

Tonites Dookie

2011-09-26T20:21:00.003-06:00

Some quick doo doo 4 tonite...first one is referenced from the Sartorialist

Have I got a deal for you!

2011-09-23T20:35:00.005-06:00

Edit: one more to "Knight"

Cant hustle the hustler

Figured Id post these here...

2011-09-22T19:40:00.006-06:00

My very talented friend Nick Beckstead ( whom recently got engaged ) has always asked me for tips on drawings and would draw a boatload for me to look at and crit. So figured I would share them here as its kinda things I try to keep in mind when Im drawing. The stuff Im giving him is what I think would add appeal . ( So if you disagree with me I dont blame you. ) If you find it helpful whoo hooo Im helping!!! Enjoy!

( If your interested in me doin this for you and I have the time, it actually helps me as well, So feel free to hit me up. Til then Keep on keepin on! )

Scene 1...

2011-09-21T20:43:00.006-06:00

Ive been told I havent posted much....so I guess I should post something.

Chapter One

2011-09-19T22:41:00.003-06:00

A cartoon character I could watch all day. My daughter cracks me up. ( And now shes a walkin. Uber exciting! ;)

Chuggin along..

2011-08-18T16:20:00.002-06:00

You would think I wouldve gotten my bearings by now....

August?!?! Really?????

2011-08-04T16:17:00.003-06:00

Yikes I need to get my act together...

Scooby Doodles!

2011-07-27T16:31:00.002-06:00

I can do this.....

2011-07-25T22:06:00.004-06:00

Slow and steady wins the race...

been a long time...

2011-07-21T16:12:00.002-06:00

..shouldnt have left you. Without a dope beat to step to...

Thank goodness for fridays!!!

2011-06-03T19:51:00.005-06:00

So gonna change somethings up. Heres a couple animations test. The first one is a blockin pass that I started last week. Gonna swap the ball geometry with a rigged one when and if I get it cleaned up. The second one I did after we wrapped up on the Toy Story 3 game.

My sis and law pointed this out to my wife. I didnt even know. My first childrens book. ( I knew I did it , I just didnt know it was on amazon for preorder...)
http://www.amazon.com/Smurfin-Big-Adventure-Smurfs-Movie/dp/1442422742/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1307139909&sr=1-1
I did this while crunchin on Cars 2 the game and tryin to juggle being a new dad. I still have yet to recover. I have utmost respect for anyone who does childrens books.

Still tryin to shift gears. Grindin em at the moment...Keep on keepin on!

Just when I think Im gettin somewhere....

2011-06-01T20:16:00.004-06:00

I take two steps back. Been sick a load lately. Heres to hopin I can gettin some footing soon.

I wish 5 hour energy drink worked longer..

2011-05-17T20:50:00.010-06:00

..maybe like "24 hour" or "week long energy maybe.... I mean seriously if they can make an 8 minute abs they should be able to lengthen the effectiveness of those a bit.

( those things dont work for me anyways )

Great link for poses if you havent been: http://www.scott-eaton.com/category/bodies-in-motion

Some pose sketchin at work today. Enjoy!

Thanks to everyone who read my last post. Feel like I should do it more, but was worried it came across a lil weird. So thanks for the nice words.

Keep on keepin on!

Know what you want.

2011-05-14T19:59:00.006-06:00

Okay. I'm giving you fair warning. This is about to be long winded and it has no sketches. This is basically for me, as Ive been battling alot with myself lately. ( If you couldn't tell from the dialogue I would have in previous posts. )

I thought I would share it with whoever would want to listen. So, you can check out now and wait for the next sketch post, or continue at your own risk.

-- Rambling starts......now.

So, Ive had quite a few people lately approach me, asking me how they could get into a career field they loved. A creative one to be more exact. I'm always surprised people would even ask me, as I pretty much fly by the seat of my pants, and that I am knee deep trying to figure stuff out for myself.

For me, I knew I was gonna be an animator. I don't know why, I just knew. When I met my wife was when I actually started doing something about it... When I actually WANTED to be an animator.

Now before I go any further, I'm gonna define some things. This isn't to point people out, or that I think most people don't want it as bad as I did. This is the opinion and advice that I hand out. In sharing this, I realized I need to dole this out to myself.

Sooooooo, I'm gonna direct this next bit to a dilemma I'm currently having ( not career related ).

Before my daughter was born, I was so stressed about the pregnancy, and that something bad was gonna happen, that I lost 30 lbs. It been a while since Id been that light. After she was born I PACKED on that 30 lbs and some "bonus" weight to boot.

I would say all the time " I really want to lose this weight." I'm gonna work out and get back to being svelte.... It was nice not carrying all that extra weight, so of course I would want to be that again. ( This is where the story becomes relevant. Promise. )

A few months later, I was still packing on weight . Depression started kicking in as well. Apparently, I really DIDN'T WANT to lose the weight. I continued to do things that went against that whole concept. ( I do this in many more areas in my life, but this one was the simplest to tell.) I started beating myself up constantly. I felt like I was lying to myself. Thus the depression.

I would say things like " I don't have time to cook healthier" or " I cant expect my wife to cook because she works full time too. So fast food , energy drinks and junk food are my only options..."

Now lets turn this conversation to a career one. A sort of mad lib and see if it resonates .

"I really want to be a / an ( insert career interest here ) . The only problem is I need to make as much money as I do now. I'm not smart enough or going back to school is not an option for me. Theres too much competition. I will never be good enough to do it professionally." Etc....

All those things might as well be true if they keep you from doing something towards your goal. If thats your thinking, the only thing NOT true in that sentence is the "WANTING".

Here's the good news though. You have a choice.

I'm finding for myself, that if I would like to evaluate how much I want something, I just need to look at my actions towards that goal. ( In the case of my eating habits ; I was doing NOTHING or doing the opposite of what I should be doing rather. )

I started my career in games making 5 dollars an hour. After eight years in, I still make less than I did when I was a web designer. I know I WANT this because I'm always doing something to improve. No matter how slight. And my mind set is more " I have to do this." There is no other option. ( Not to say that I don't stress out that I'm not good enough, as I feel the more I learn, the more areas I need to improve...)

With my daughter now here, I found myself spending more time in the details, second guessing myself. Wondering how I'm gonna juggle it all. I spend alot of time wanting to BE more, but not knowing what that means. This keeps me from doing anything. Which brings me back to the "doing". Something that I have forgotten along the way, and just relearned from people asking me what it takes.

1.) Make the decision.
2.) Be "willing" to do the dirt
3.) Take action

"Do" until you get there. The alternative is not "do" ,and that means you really don't want it like you thought you did. ( Crap why didnt this make sense to me when I originally saw star wars...damn you yoda...)

Again, the main purpose of this is mainly to remind myself of what Ive forgotten and get back to that place I once was. Enjoying the learning and to not be afraid to dream. That , sure , I don't have to do anything, but if I want something I need to take action. I may not do it perfectly, but every time I do something it gets me one step closer to what I want. The rest will work itself out.

I dont mean to sound preachy. I guess typing it out helps solidify this idea to me. My little brother lives this way. He doesnt have a "studio" gig. He works a job that doesnt make him happy. He stresses about the family stuff,and has been lookin to get his foot in the door for a couple years now. Back in the day I would've bet he wouldve given up by now. He complains a bunch but hes still "does", and I couldnt be more proud. That to me is really showing the "want".

So to those who want to be something, nows the time to move into phase two : DO.

And to myself : remember to be something and move into phase 2.

If you read that whole thing wow...

If you read that whole thing and it helped a bit, then one of the many things that Ive been wanting to do Ive accomplished and I thank you for letting me share.

Keep on keepin on

Window to the soul...

2011-05-11T20:05:00.000-06:00

Some eye studies for today. So many areas so lil time...

And a digital drawing...

2011-05-10T20:29:00.004-06:00

Double post!!!!

sum more poses..

2011-05-10T15:56:00.003-06:00

Links to where Im gettin these poses :

http://www.peddecordphoto.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CuVB8YpQlYQ

http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/

makes for fun exercises. Try em out

Happy MONDAY!!!!!

2011-05-09T20:58:00.003-06:00

You know.....new leaf and all.

350th post....

2011-05-06T13:56:00.002-06:00

....aaaaannnd Ive just surpassed the post amount I did for 2008 , plus its friday. Makes for an enjoyable day. Couple of studies done at work.

Now make sure you get out and make your mom smile this weekend

Brrrrrrtttt stick'em .... hahaHa stick'em...

2011-05-05T20:52:00.005-06:00

like the title to this post, this guy came from outta left field.

I know huh?

2011-05-04T21:02:00.004-06:00

Keepin it simple. If it keeps me postin, Im all good

And the beat goes on...

2011-05-03T20:53:00.002-06:00

Quick n dirty

2011-05-02T21:28:00.002-06:00

tryin to keep em comin... quick doo doo tonite

A bit o change

2011-05-01T21:38:00.004-06:00

is a comin... I can feel it. I think Im gettin closer to gettin my mind right. Was a nice weekend to just be. Im hopin the momentum continues.

Keep on keepin on

A fresh start..

2011-04-27T21:56:00.004-06:00

So Im in the midst of revamping this thing. It seemed to need an overhaul. My attitude, as you may have guessed , also is in need of an overhaul. Ive spent quite a few of my post tired and pitiful. So my avatar pic is me a bit more content. Hopefully it will bleed over into my existence.

I would really like to get back to setting goals for myself and pushing myself more. Check back to see if this happens..

In the mean time keep on keepin on!

Uuuugggggg....

2011-04-25T23:17:00.003-06:00

First day back at work and I realized how bad I suck...

Tryin to get back on the horse...

2011-04-20T21:26:00.004-06:00

So Ive been fortunate to have been blessed with a break. Its nice to finally spend time with my family, but Im really havin a hard time gettin back on the creative horse. I dont think Ive been this bad in a long time. ( If you couldnt tell from the lack of post )

Hopefully by the end of my break I will have half of the energy I had a year ago....Lets see how this unfolds.

Keep on keepin on

More warmin up....

2011-03-09T21:39:00.003-07:00

Hard to get the mind right right after a days work and the baby goes to sleep...

Tonites warm up.

2011-03-07T21:54:00.004-07:00

Tryin to get started tonite....sigh

A post? Seriously??

2011-03-05T11:05:00.003-07:00

Not much of a post. Tryin to get into gear this afternoon. So many things , so little time. Ive been in a slump for quite a while now and my creativity is at an all time low. I hope to get back to normal here soon. Just hangin in there for the time.

Til then keep on keepin on!

Where are you spring!?

2011-02-09T08:59:00.007-07:00

The cold has been doin a number on my joints. Things have been hectic for a while now and I think its taken its toll on my creativity. Im ready to bump this slump... ( Im ready for you too spring, dont feel left out )

So couple o things.

A great gesture creator by Pixelovely
Helped me get warmed up with the drawin again. Awesome that you can set it up with timing as well as choose people or animals.

Im a big fan of cartoons and have always dreamed of workin on one one day. And this something else that makes me all warm and fuzzy inside is : http://storyboardsecrets.com/blog/

Ive always wanted to be a better story teller, not only with my drawings but as an animator and seeing this great collection that Sherm Cohen has put out on dvd has me chompin at the bit to get them. He does a wonderful job with demonstrating on his free tutorials (I actually used his art rage tut for the last painting I did and love the storyboard tips hes given away on his site ). He delivers a clarity in those that leads me to believe the set will be a welcome addition to my library. Will let you know when I get them!

And finally drawings. Theyre gettin sparce...yikes

Boy oh boy..

2011-01-23T21:30:00.004-07:00

Welp I figured maybe I should try something different. I know its not much, but its something. Messin with artrage. Im not much of a painter but figure I need to try new veggies. Touched up in photoshop. My creative juices are at an all time low. Not to mention my energy levels. Man I cant wait for summer...

Til next time, keep on keepin on

Whats really goin on?

2011-01-04T20:59:00.004-07:00

I havent seen the new Tron ( or been to the theater in 9 months...) I look forward to seein it one day. One day.....sigh..... Heres a fan sketch anyways..

SO one of my new years resolutions is to post more than I did last year...so lets see if I can pull it off.

keep on keepin on!

The sugar side of me says "Happy New Year!!"....

2011-01-01T14:47:00.003-07:00

The wholesome new parent side says " Holy cow how do people do this!?"

A lazy type post, but the first post of the new year none the less..didnt think i would get to....Heres to a new year filled with hope, inspiration and lots of love to you all. Keep on keepin on!

Happiest of Holidays!

2010-12-24T22:25:00.004-07:00

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Wishing you and yours, all the best over the holidays. You deserve it and then some.

This will prolly be my last post of 2010. So look forward to seeing you all in the new year.

Keep on keepin on!

Where does the time go?

2010-12-14T22:16:00.004-07:00

Its goin waaaaay to fast, and Im slowing down waaaaaaay too much.

Happy Birthday son. Dad loves you

More than thankful..

2010-11-28T18:12:00.006-07:00

I hope everyone got stuffed over their break :)

My thanksgiving break was a chance to slow down and be really thankful. I complain alot. (Im a complainer by nature and a cynic to boot.) Sometimes to the point of really missing out on life. Crazy how insecure you can get when you get marrried and how much more so when you have a child.

Im so thankful for my wife who is the love of my life and the one who made me want to be a better person. My family who helped mold me. My son who taught me the biggest lesson of all: that life is delicate and nothing is forever. To live with purpose... My daughter who is teaching me that life is beautiful and that I should be an active participant. And finally to the people who come by here. Drawing has been my saving grace. An escape. And to have people to share it with has been healing. So to you I cant thank you enough for stoppin by and lookin at this one guy's scribbles.

Thanks for showin me the good in the world.

Keep on keepin on!

If I can keep up

2010-11-13T21:30:00.003-07:00

Im gonna try and post everyweekend. Try being the key word... Soooo busy lately. Truly fun times. No complaints other than Im slow and tired. I also hope to have more to say other than complainin in the near future...

The Weekend

2010-11-06T16:43:00.004-06:00

Finally. Im finding out its reallllllllly sucky leaving home more so now. And still tryin to figure out how people get ANYTHING done. Time is already flying by.

Anne is off runnin errands currently and the baby is asleep, so tryin to get some sketchin time in. I thought I was tired before... Thats all I got for now. Please bear with me. Til next time ...keep on keepin on!

Goodbye freetime......

2010-10-31T20:32:00.008-06:00

It was nice knowing you.

Now that thats outta the way. I would like to say " Thanks " to everyone who sent me congrats. Its quite overwhelming the kindness Ive received and it means the world to me to have that kinda support. I hope to continue posting regularly one day. It was ruff tonite to find some time to sketch, (thanks super wife!) Im postin my fam pics here: http://melmiltonfam.blogspot.com/

Nother milestone was turning 40 a coupla days ago....yikes...feelin super slow these days, but want to make sure that I dont use any excuses to slow down

Keep on keepin on all!

Busy busy busy

2010-10-14T19:59:00.004-06:00

So yeah..basically heres the reason Ive been so taxed lately.

She came a lil early ( 36 weeks but she is healthy and well worth the anxiety. And I thought i was a mess before...hope to one day get back to posting but for now I will be gettin to know my daughter a little bit better. See ya soon

keep on keepin on

How I miss my cintiq..

2010-09-15T08:29:00.005-06:00

...and the time to use it...the home office is a mess. So many things I want to learn so little time. And I seem to be slowing down more and more lately. Getting to be chilly in the mornings which means old man winter is about to kik my ace yet again. That may be a good thing as I prolly need a swift kik.

Heres ( you guessed it ) more doodles. One day I will not be such a one trick pony. I swear...

Hoping everyone jumps over the hump. Keep on keepin on!

ruff ruff and rough.....

2010-09-01T16:35:00.003-06:00

Man Im havin a rough week. One of those weeks I wish I could just stay home and hide..... so heres some ruff sketchin to compliment my mood. Hope yours is goin mo bettah

Keep on keepin on!

Droppin a Duece...

2010-08-24T16:42:00.002-06:00

More meetin poo. Sigh I remember when life was so much simpler...

Meeting doo doo

2010-08-17T14:49:00.006-06:00

Some more sloppy doodledookie...

This ones for Joe P!

2010-08-11T14:07:00.008-06:00

One of these days Im gonna get my friend and coworker Joe Percival to post his shiz.....soooooo awesome. Slowly chippin away at him. Will keep you posted on my progress. Im mean come on Joe! Allen has posted stuff up!

EDIT: Holleee smokes he posted! Go check him out here.
Crazy what he does with a pen. Thanks to Allen Stevenson for helpin me guilt him into doin it.

I feel like Im gettin closer to gettin settled in and doin consistant sketching. Stay tuned!

An apple a day..

2010-07-20T11:36:00.008-06:00

...apparently will do me no good. Im pretty much exhausted from nothing. Seems like yesterday I used to have gobs of energy. ( And internet at home..)Sum more sketches from the edge.

Keep on keepin on!

Hulk Hate Moving!!!!!

2010-07-16T12:48:00.008-06:00

I hear ya hulk.....

So right as I get settled at work in the new building I get to move back. Also still have to unload boxes into my new house as well. It all gets to be a bit overwhelming. I will be happy when it starts to normalize. Still have no comp at home so heres some doodles from mornin warm up. Bear with me as I still am tryin to get my act together. See ya when I look atcha!

Talk about lame...

2010-07-08T11:42:00.005-06:00

Ive been REALLY lame as of late. Office isnt set up yet and I have lost alot of creativity over the past few weeks. Hopefully I can get my head outta my ace here once I get all settled. Doubt it but being hopeful is all I got as of late.

So doodled some gestures and a Banjo Pig for the really cool banjoPig blog. Check it out and get yours in there.

I "HOPE"( theres alot of hope this post ) I can get back to postin regular and will see you when I lookatchoo.

Keep on keepin on!

Oh to be young again...

2010-06-10T14:05:00.003-06:00

A test I did during our down time at work.

Walkin the green mile from Milt on Vimeo.

Dooop deee doooo

2010-06-02T12:29:00.001-06:00

My posting may become a bit scarce over the next few weeks as I will slowly be moving into my new digs. I may post a bit before I have to unplug my computer but dont hold me to it....

Small post

2010-05-16T22:24:00.005-06:00

Still hangin on to the thought of gettin some regularity..I posted somethin though. Whoot for progress!

All pencil..

2010-05-11T19:20:00.008-06:00

Seein as my last post was all cintiq.

Thanks :)

2010-05-09T20:44:00.008-06:00

Thanks everyone for the kind words. Every bit helps. Im hopin that when summer comes in full bloom, I wont be so run down and lame.....

Lack of Color...

2010-05-02T21:04:00.009-06:00

Not much color in my life at the moment. Im hoping that this gloom passes me by here soon. I do feel good enough to be more consistant with the posting. Lets hope this is the begining of something good.
-- Pass a smile today. You never know who it could help out. :)

Sum morr Drawrings

2010-04-26T15:48:00.007-06:00

Figured I would try to post a bit more seeing as I missed 2 months of posts.... Hopefully one day I can redeem myself.

Tryin to use my pencil more. Been relying waaaaay to much on the ease of my cintiq

Im an Innocent Man....

2010-04-23T15:43:00.014-06:00

So yeah Ive been gone a looonnnnnnngg time. Ive basically been in a creative slump. One of the worst ones Ive ever had. Lots on my plate. Im hoping to get back into some sort of groove but I seem to be slowing down these days. Which doesnt help gettin outta this funk. I thought I would be cured with a much needed break, but still havent been able to get back to that place.

Anyways for those who may still be watchin this spot I will try to do mo bettah.

So today Ive got a few drawings and a small "fer fun" piece of animation. ( Cleanin it up. Havent gotten to the brows or the straw. )

Please forgive me whilst I gather my strength.....

Funk...

2010-02-28T21:01:00.004-07:00

Ive been in quite the funk...Sorry for the lack of posts

Joseph Massey 1975 - 2010

2010-02-21T21:18:00.002-07:00

A power house of a person and a truly devine soul. I was fortunate to work along side him at sensory sweep and always hoped to work with him again. He made work fun. He was to me what being a creative was all about . I always wanted to have his enthusiasm and I will truly miss him. My blessings to his family.

Im glad met you Joe and can never thank you enough for being an inspiration to me

Happy Valentines Day!

2010-02-14T22:28:00.004-07:00

Im lucky to have a such great wife to spend it with! Love ya babe!

Hectic..

2010-02-07T21:45:00.006-07:00

Ive been runnin on fumes lately. Good times but really tiring. Sorry for the lack o posts.

Busy Busy Busy

2010-01-23T22:38:00.003-07:00

Things at work are gettin pretty busy. Ive still been able to keep at the writing ( although you'll have to take my "word" for it...Har har..) I dont get much time to do much else. Ive started a couple other little projects . Not that Ive stopped my first one. I just find myself havin fun at the makin up stuff stage and keepin the pressure of turning this into "somethin too serious" at bay. Last thing I need is another job at home...

I hope to figure out how to post up my writing. May do it in comic form and go page by page ( when I can find the time ). For now heres another character Im fleshin out for a seperate story.

Keep on keepin on!

Meet Stephan..

2010-01-10T16:10:00.008-07:00

"So whats new?" some of you may ask. Others may say" whats with all the text? I thought you were a picture guy... " And the majority will quickly look at this post and move on to the next blog ( ..or back to youtube to find something loads more entertaining than this pile...) with out question.

So, to the two people who asked the questions ( My wife and myself ), the answer to the first ( posed by my wife ): Ive have now taken on yet another creative endeavor.. To spend time learning to write.

Writing? I know , Ive lost my mind. This is something Im goin to spend the next little while doing. Just for fun. Something to do to give purpose to my drawings. To make some characters and to get to know them for more than 15 minutes of sketch time. A project of sorts. Something that pushes me beyond my comfort zone. ( Which answers the second of the questions " whats with all the text " asked by -- yours truly. )

Finally, for the rest of you who peeled out and are now watching that hilarious clip of the monkey drinkin his own pee... oh right, I dont need to say anything to you guys. You've already left...

Muhndee is the first story I will tell and have been writing him for the past five days. ( you know you're impressed by that :) I havent decided where Im gonna post this prose of mine at the moment. I may put the actual stories in another blog and post the drawings / concepts here to keep this one the " lookat the pictures kids:)" blog.

I ask for forgiveness now to those who were expecting something far more enthralling...

With that said, on to todays post.. Finally...

Heres the second character in this so called story Ive been writing up. His name is Stephan.( Havent had much time to refine him or Muhndee because I want to spend more time focused on the words rather than the pics at this point. ) Dont worry, it won't make sense down the road either, 'cause I just started writing. I have no clue as to what Im doin and that will be the recurring theme in my upcoming posts....

Alright Muhndee. I posted as per our agreement. I expect tomorrow to go smoother than it did every Monday since I was born....

Sooooooo....

2010-01-04T22:34:00.006-07:00

I was having a discussion with Monday today ( Spelled "Muhndee" ). He said he would ease up on me this year if I spent more time fleshing out his world and improving his rep.

He enjoyed the posts that he was featured in , but thought I could shed more light on why people misunderstand him ( including myself .) In return, he would help me learn to be more creative and not harrass me long enough that I can do it properly.

So there you have it. My new direction ( and personal project ) for the year. Basically Ive lost my mind and am having conversations with Monday... ( *ahem *I mean Muhndee ) and sharing them with you. Whats it gonna hurt? Will be nice just to not dread him for the next year. Who knows we could even be friends...

So playin around with him a bit with designs. His hair is rockin , but will keep workin on him. And theres one thing we havin in common: loungin around in the undies so we're off on the good foot! Let see how far in to this guys world I get to before I turn into a complete whack job!

Happy New Year All!! I know i know ... you thought it would be cooler...

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2009-12-30T22:46:00.004-07:00

heheh oops I made a mistake. "1 "meant one to go! ( sad that I dont know how to count down properly )Couldve had that missed by one if I hadnt checked! SO heres 300. Again thanks everyone. Last post of this year..promise ;)

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2009-12-29T22:13:00.004-07:00

So finally the 300th post!! Happy New year heheh! Didnt think I would get to it before the end of the year ( I know I cheated with the quad post ;) This is a pic that I submitted for the darkstalkers tribute book earlier this year. ( Didnt make it in but had fun workin on it.)

SO I want to say thanks to all who've come by here with the kind words of inspiration. Its nice to feel apart of a wonderful and creative community ( even though its digital one )

This next year I want to make more of a point of pushing my self in a whole new direction. One that Ive been wanting to take for quite some time..So to everyone, the best of fortunes to you in the upcoming year and the journey to a better you starts with that first step!!

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2009-12-29T22:09:00.004-07:00

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2009-12-24T23:01:00.004-07:00

Yeah I have no scanner here in Idaho, so heres some animated blockin I started tonite ( sorry it isnt a drawing ). Been wanting to do a dialogue for a while so I guess the break will be nice to get some in. ( and its a Christmas piece to boot! ) I may have to just take pics with my camera if I want to put some drawings in the next few posts. Lets see how it goes. Hope everyone gets everything they wished for. You guys are the best!! Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
-- George Bernard Shaw

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2009-12-22T23:09:00.004-07:00

Down to the wire. On the road tomorrow morn , so dont know if I will make it...Stay tuned! Haqppy Holidays to all!
~ Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind. ~ Mary Ellen Chase

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2009-12-18T21:23:00.005-07:00

Whoo hooo for "holiday Mel"!!
Life is like a piano. What you get out of it depends on how you play it.
-- Tom Lehrer

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2009-12-15T21:39:00.004-07:00

May color this one day
“Be nice and smile to everyone you meet. You don't know what they are going through, and they may need that smile. And treasure it.”
Christine M. Huppert

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2009-12-13T21:18:00.003-07:00

tomorrow is the start of a rough week for me...
"In order to get from what was to what will be, you must go through what is." Anonymous

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2009-12-11T22:16:00.002-07:00

Almost into the single digits! Some gestures..

Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling.
-- Margaret B. Runbeck

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2009-12-10T19:36:00.004-07:00

Busy at work so I fear I might not hit this dang goal.. wish me luck, I'll need it ;)

Even a fool knows you can't touch the stars, but it doesn't stop a wise man from trying. - Harry Anderson, "Night Court"

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2009-12-06T20:34:00.003-07:00

" Mad Marty Monday--- ready to pour me a steaming hot cup o misery. "

I dont know why monday has his issues with me...maybe one day we can get along.
"In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet."
--Albert Schweitzer

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2009-12-04T10:26:00.004-07:00

"Hello. My Name is George....Im a habitual poo flinger..."

WHOO HOO FRIDAY!! Glad your here. Hope everyone has a blast of a weekend!!

"Big shots are only little shots who keep shooting. " - Christopher Morley

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2009-12-03T13:00:00.005-07:00

More boxing fun. Quick and ruff...
Duty makes us do things well, but love makes us do them beautifully. Zig Ziglar

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2009-12-02T20:55:00.003-07:00

Man havin a hard time recoverin from Turkey day..
The best way out is always through.
Robert Frost

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2009-12-01T21:21:00.003-07:00

A younger , not so crabby version of yesterday.

The happiest life is that which constantly exercises and educates what is best in us.
Hamerton

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2009-11-30T21:32:00.004-07:00

Oh how rusty I feel!

I love vacations. Hate comin back from them...Especially on a monday..Time to get back to it!! Hope everyone had good times

Don't bunt. Aim out of the ballpark.
David Ogilvy

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2009-11-23T09:38:00.003-07:00

its monday*SIGH*. meet the " monday "sniper....This short week is already takin longer than Id like it to. Hope yours goes smoother

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters, compared to what lies within us. Oliver Wendell Holmes