11.25.09
I am working on a group project for GDC 2010. It is called Project Death Race.
I will be posting my progress on PDR on the blog we made for the project.
Please go to Digital-Mercs.com to see what I am working on for the next few months.
My posts will be under the name "Johnny" and the majority will be in the "Art" category.
11.19.09
I wrapped up the modeling phase of the Ducati 696, tomorrow is texture time!
Here are a few quick renders.
11.16.09
I have been busy gearing up for GDC 2010. Some may say that I'm
starting a bit early... But I plan on owning that conference this year!
To achieve my goal, I have been busy brushing up on my skills. I have been
working through a 3dsMax tutorial from DigitalTutors.com
Here is a progress shot:
I'll post more shots as I progress on the tutorial.
10.21.09
I was experimenting with turning my site into a wordpress enabled blog.
I have put my old site back up, as the blog idea didn't work for me the
way I had envisioned. So back to the drawing board.
I am currently workign through two very good tutorials, in an attempt to
brush up on my skillset, I will post more about them tomorrow night.
If you have come to this page looking for amazing 3d art... it's on it's way.
7.22.09
I was scolded last night by Bradd Mcbrearty for not updating my page
recently. So I decided to finally do some much needed page maintenance
today. I have fixed all the text that was breaking my tables and making
everything look wonky.
While I was fixing this site, I came to the conclusion that I need a new
page altogether. Making adjustments on this site is tedious. I need to
upgrade to a more modern website. So look for a major update soon.
5.29.09
There has been a lot going on since GDC ended in March. With a full time job
and a semi-busy social life, I do not have a plethora of time to devote to my
artistic endeavors... At least not as much time as I would like. But that does
not mean I have not been working on anything. Tough my lack of updates to
this site may indicate otherwise.
For the last two months I have been pouring the majority of my free time into
two projects that I am very excited about. The first of which is an art test
for a studio of which I am a very big fan. I do not currently know if I am
allowed to post the test and my progress on it, I will find out and post what
I can, if possible.
The second project, which is currently taking the lions share of my attention,
and has been the focus of the majority of my brain power, is an indy game
project I am creating with a small team of developers, all of whom happen to
be long time friends of mine. I will be adding a special section of this page
that will detail my involvement in this project. So check back here in the
next few days for a very large update!
3.30.09
GDC 2009 is over & I'm back home in sunny San Diego. I just wanted to throw
out a big "Thank You!!" to everyone who took the time to review my portfolio
last week. All the feedback I recieved was appreciated! I'd also like to say hi
to all the cool people I met at the various parties I attended. I'll be sending
out some emails this week to everyone who gave me a business card!
And finally to my two travel companions, you know who you are, thanks for
making this year's GDC the best so far! Good times were had!
3.23.09
I have updated my Gallery page to include a whole new section dedicated to
my newest project, the "Trogg Pitt". It is an environment concept inspired
by the Gnome race of Blizzard's World of Warcraft.
Head over to the Gallery page to check it out!
3.10.09
I am busy gearing up my portfolio for this years GDC in San Francisco.
Checkout my W.I.P section for some renders of what I'm working on.
I'm super excited to get my work reviewed! I hope that having GDC a month
later this year will bring better weather! The rain last year was kind of
a bummer.
10.21.08
I am still gathering up renders for my Gallery page. Today I added a
couple screen caps of FaceQuest, the FaceBook browser game I worked
on earlier this year.
10.01.08
I decided that I need to update my skillset a bit to stay competative.
To accomplish this. I have started practicing with MudBox!
I should have some new renders up on Friday....
09.18.08
I uploaded another "FreeRealms Town Hall" render to the gallery page.
After I optimize the mesh and unwrap it, it's texture time!
08.22.08
I Just uploaded a new render for the gallery page. It's based off concept
art for the upcomming SOE MMO, Free Realms. Go check it out!
08.08.08
Seems like there's been a ton of news lately! Anyway, I got an invite to a
Microsoft party. It's going on Thursday night after Siggraph shuts down.
If I can make it up to LA twice in one week I think I'll attend.
M$ sure pulled out all the stops when they made that banner image!
08.07.08
I got an invite to an AutoDesk sponsored party at Siggraph.
The seminar they had in Carlsbad a few months ago was pretty cool.
Open bar and free food here I come!
08.06.08
I just found out from Bradd that the RPM-Games crew is going to hit
up Siggraph 2008 in La on Monday. It should be a fun event.
And maybe I'll make a few contacts that will lead to a new job!
07.20.08
GameArtisans.org is hosting a design challenge for environment artists.
Similar to the popular "Dominance War", the "Unearthly Challenge"
should be a showcase for some really great environment artists to show
of thier skills. Unless something happens the RPM-Games crew
plans on entering this competition.
When more info on the event is available we'll begin developing a concept.
