"2010: The Year We Made Contact"

Well, Hello Everyone!


It's good to be back and on fighting form for the start of a new year. A year that promises making contact with extra-terrestrial life so I see...

Here's a quick recap of what I've been up to these past few weeks (in no particular order):

• I've taken up studying Magic - something I've always wanted to do.
• I got an iPhone - ftw!
• Been busy securing more interesting, varied and exciting work.
  
• Saw Avatar 3D - Mind-blowing stuff.
• Been sledging with my children - great fun!!!

My wife got me Al Williamsons 'Flash Gordon' book which has some of the most beautiful line art I've ever seen - it's definitely something to aim for this year.


Also, I've been reading Walt Stanchfields 'Drawn to Life' books, which have been incredibly inspiring and have renewed my interest in how I approach drawing and sketching - a must read for anyone who wants to get life into their drawing.

So, that's the first post for 2010 - the first of many, I'll wager!

3D World Article: Colonial Marine

In the latest issue of 3D World, themed around thew release of James Cameron's Avatar, I have an article about producing digital maquettes for production use, here's the official blurb:



"In issue 125: We go behind the scenes at Weta Digital for a closer look at the much talked about Avatar, before sitting down with the 3D World advisory board for our 2010 industry predictions. Plus software and resources worth $293 on the CD"


My article (above) runs to about 10 pages chock full with information on how I approach CG art, using 3DSMax, Zbrush and Photoshop - now, that's got to be well worth a purchase!

As a taster - here's the final image from the piece, an Off-World Colonial Marine:

Job done!