busy busy busy.

So I decided to take a moment away from my drafting table to do some writing. This week is interesting, despite the few set backs I've been having. Mostly the issue with my former bank, and other people just blocking me every step of the way.
I am also considering doing a patreon page. I've been thinking about doing it for a while, but I haven't herd anything from anybody about a yes or no on that.
I decided to give a brief idea of how I work before I make any final decisions for myself.
So I always start out with a basic rough, either pen or pencil...doesn't matter. Whatever I can do with, that is fast and readable.

 Next I will adjust for any changes in even more thumbnails and roughs. This was used to show the client different areas of change I could make for them. They had made a few request and I wanted to give them as many options as I possibly could, so they could be satisfied with the final out come. Because this was a long distance client, being verbal and communicating was extremely important. I didn't want to miss anything from the story they wanted to tell, and 100% client satisfaction is one of my main goals. Ultimately my goal was to make there vision a reality, so I draft as many roughs as is necessary for the final product.

 After I get the green light on what image they would like, I make a rough outline of what the final outcome will be. This should be a more solid image, as opposed to the quick and rough images before. Elements on the page should come together more and the client needs to see a good representation of what the final version will look like. In this case they chose the thumbnail from the first batch I had made. So I ironed out the details and gave some more depth to the ship and the atmosphere. I also did some figures standing in the middle ground to give a sense of size.

The Final version, all elements are present in the image.

Everything should be finished and finalized. My client was happy I was able to give them what they wanted.

 

I was happy to give them what they needed. At the end of a typical day for my work, about 60% is spent on preparation. I have to make sure all my supplies and materials are in order. I also have to make sure that thumbnails and roughs are legible for not just myself to read it, but for my audience. Most people get confused when they see my work, not knowing what to call it. Is it impressionism? Is it fine art? No...its just my method of illustration. I use the materials and resources I have to tell a visual story from either my, or my clients point of view.   

 

So that's about it, if you have any questions or comments please let me know. If you would like to purchase my skills, or work you can send me an e-mail or contact me through my website, or from this site. I will go back to my labors now.
I hope this post was helpful and gave you an insight into my method of work. Don't be a stranger, and come by to see me again soon.
Special thanks to Rose Portal Games.
Client requested work.

50 hours Left

Hey Everybody,
Just a reminder if you haven't done it yet, please go check out Rose Portals kick starter page.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/696564/unraveled-tale-of-the-shipbreakers-daughter

They are almost to goal, and they could really use your support. They are shy about 610.00 for there goal.

Head on over, have a look around.
 In other news, I have some of my own projects going on. People keep asking me in a sarcastic tone.
"So....what are you doing these days...?" To which my answers never seems to satisfy there constant judgments of my activities.
So a few things I am up too, for all those inquiring minds.
-I am building a deck of standard playing cards, the only theme is the breaking in of my own style.
-I am building up product for my upcoming online store. Books, pins and other merch.
-I am also doing a tone of research to set up my online store, so it doesn't become a brimming failure.
Now a lot of people have tried to make suggestions to me about things I need to do. Its appreciated, but its also unsolicited advice. Why do I say that? Most of the people who are telling me how I should run my business, have not actually had a business of there own to run online or anywhere else. So even though they make interesting suggestions, they actually have no experience. Its also my brand, so if I fail then they have no skin in the game; and do not share my losses. its easy to talk out the side of your mouth when its not your product on the line. When things work you can easily take credit, when things go to hell you have the option of backing off and watching the train wreck unfold.
So here is a little tip for all you people trying to tell me my business....mind you own business and let me do mine.
Keep in mind I do get some good advice, but I also get a lot of bad advice. Both forms of advice I get from people who have no real idea what doing e-commerce is like. Yes it sounds easy, but its almost as hard as a brick and mortar store.
Also to think that people I know would think me so stupid as to not do my own research before doing this, is kind of insulting. Most people gave me the impression that I just woke up, didn't even bother to put underwear on, and ran out the door with a fools errand in mind. I did, and continue to do the research; alright guys. I have a little bit of an idea of what I am doing, and quite frankly you need to be quiet for a bit.
This is why I don't like to tell people about what I am doing; because it falls under constant judgment and criticism.
This may be the last blog I do on the subject of my store, because quite honestly I'm just tired of people telling me how I should run my business.

Online store is coming soon

Hey everyone,
just want to touch base on some new developments. Lately I have been working my buns off on some new products, paintings, drawing published works blah blah blah.
So now I am in the legal portion, and product test phase of my plans for operation "take over the world" which will be followed by operation "time to pay the piper".
So I do have a lot of things to do before I can begin doing e-commerce, but it is coming. I've worked long and hard on this project, and build up my brand the best I could for now. I have a clear vision of what I want and I have all my ducks lined up. Its just a matter of getting things in order so I can begin selling things to the wonderful people out in the world.
Im not here to give people a shady product, quality is my first priority. But at the same time, I think Marcus explains my policies best.

The machines go back to work.

I am a machine when it comes to my studio time. This week, I am working very hard to make several products. Its going to be long and grueling work, but before I do that...I got to go see Mad max Fury Road. I just have to go check it out.
Special Thanks to Jack Esef, Zack Young and Jay Aguilar, you guys are boss. I got some new ideas for stuff this weekend and I am going to be making a lot of stuff in the next few weeks.
ALSO SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
THIS IS THE FINAL WEEK TO COME OUT AND SHOW SUPPORT TO ROSE PORTAL FOR THE UNRAVELED GAME.
Get in on some of the action, they worked very hard and need support guys....get out there and check them out at the least.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/696564/unraveled-tale-of-the-shipbreakers-daughter/

Thanks for checking me out today, Ill be back later this week for more updates.

24th event Good times.

We had a lot of people come out to see us last night. Just some photos of the crowd, and the overall atmosphere. I think we had a good night considering it was memorial weekend and it was a Sunday. A lot of people came and showed support, lots of good reviews from the observers.

If you missed it last night, you will have a second chance to come down anytime and browse on any time. The next official event night will be held on 6/28/2015 so come on down and see us then and show support.

 

 Thanks to everyone who came out and showed support. You guys are super awesome and hold a special place in my heart, where all others must pay a fee.

Fireside lounge Art Smash.

Hey Guys,

Come on down this weekend and check us out. We'd love to see you there in support and if you haven't been to the Fireside before, you are in for a treat. Its a fun place to chill out with friends and just have a good time.

Sick of just about everything

Oh hi...didn't see you there. What's this image you ask? Oh its just the logo for the criminal bank I do business with...er, USED to do business with.
I was a customer with these fascist cock suckers since 2007, I always suspected they had been screwing me around...but now they make no bones about it. JP Morgan loves to fuck  customers in the ass with double fees every eight hours, and drive there customers into poverty. Don't believe me? Go do business with them, I don't have to prove shit to you.  All there employees are given information that is contradictory to either there website policy, or each other. The tellers and the managers give different information out, confusing the customer...but they don't see you as a customer,  your not a customer to them; merely a walking meat sack that bleeds money when they want to add a starbucks in the lobby, or send CEO's on Walt Disney cruises.
These fuck heads love adding phantom fee's and fines, and they will fine you more then once in a day. Will they tell you about those fines? NOPE...they wait until you are negative by about 100 to 200 dollars...then they slap you with the fucking bill and pretend its your fault.
Well in this case...it is my fault...I was stupid enough to fall for your bullshit and trusting enough to give you money. No more...as of today I no longer do business with this pile of shit bank, and JP Morgan has stolen the last dollar from me they will get.
I was so angry today, and I thought "why am I angry? Why are you doing business here? If this place is so fucking disgraceful, why stay?"
So I left...I will never do business with JP Morgan again, and I will tell others to avoid it like an elephant on LSD meltdown.
Also JP, you might want to consider hiring staff that can use proper English on the phone. Most of your phone operator's are so ghetto, all I herd was slurring and babble when I called.
I am sure you don't really give a shit about this blog though, you'll gander at this, put your feet back on the nude Malaysian slave boy you keep in your office to polish your stingray shoes, then roll up a 100 dollar bill and smoke the tobacco strained in the tears of children.
Good luck in the future assholes.

Fire Side Lounge

My work is posted and ready to go.

 

Come on down to the fire side lounge and check out my pieces for yourself. Its the new black.

 

In other news, I am contemplating about going to Patreon. I am in a financial bind, thanks to my bank. let me know what you think, if you subscribe to my sort of madness.

 

Website has arrived.

I've finally got my website up and running. Go check it out, also feel free to check out my your tube channel or my deviant art page. I hope the website gives people an idea of what I am trying to create.
I have been thinking of doing a patreon page for a while to help me get extra funding for my projects.
If you have any suggestions, let me know in the comments.

http://clydesdale.brandcast.com/ link to official website.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSE5-3oxVFRqz7Geoz87cKA link to official youtube page
http://s-731.deviantart.com/ link to deviant art page.
I hope to see you there, and please enjoy the fruit of my labors.

Unraveled is BACK!

A few months ago I had been asked to help on a project by the gentlemen at Rose Portal Games.
The project is making a come back, and I for one couldn't be more excited.
https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/25933-unraveled-on-ks-let-s-go
They have started a new campaign to launch the game and it looks like they are nearly to there goal. So go and check em out, and if you decide its a project you would like to get behind; you can find the KS page here.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/696564/unraveled-tale-of-the-shipbreakers-daughter
Below is a video of one of the pieces I had made for them.

-Scene from new book, soon to come.
My book is nearly finished. My dead line for May might actually come true once my website is finished.
I still have work at the Fire side lounge in Alameda for sale, and I will be making prints to work very soon. Its been busy but I am pretty excited about the stuff coming down the pipe.