Flute Faun Sketch
In the Water Sketch
Dragon Breeder Sketch
Still Alive Sketch
This isn't Real... FINISHED!
7.24.2011
Imagine FX Rising Stars Contest 1/5
ImagineFX Magazine is having a rising stars competition, where up and coming digital artists can submit art for a special feature in the magazine. Problem is, it's only open to participant 25 or younger, so this is the last year I can participate! So I am creating 5 new pieces to submit, and I thought it might be fun to track my progress here. I created these designs to show off my unique esthetic and style. I wanted to show variety and range, but also keep within a theme. I hope they like the work and that you guys enjoy the progress... WISH ME LUCK!
7.09.2011
Book Reviews - Books for the Artist
ANIMATION
coming soon!
OTHER
Book Review "Your Career In Animation" by David B. Levy
I am going to start posting short reviews about the books I am currently reading in relation to the art industry :-) This is the first one!
Your Career in Animation
How to Survive and Thrive
by: David B. Levy
If you are an aspiring animator, and you have this book lying around un-cracked, OPEN IT NOW! This book is an amazing resource to anyone who wants to break into the animation industry.
This book offers timeless advise on many important aspects of the industry, from how to work as a freelancer, appropriate studio conduct, how to get a job, how to pitch a show, the hierarchy of the studio, how to take in and improve from critique, and how to get involved in the animation community.
"Your Career in Animation" covers so many great subjects that every new animator wonders about at some point. It will help you assess your options and provide realistic expectations for your future. It's also full of valuable resources, like information on active animation communities, and recommended reading depending on what department of animation you are interested in.
It's an easy read and is definitely written from an artistic, yet practical point of view. David's words will reassure and excite you about your career, but at the same time prepare you for the inevitable pitfalls every animator will experience.
He also talks a lot about the kind of perspective you will need to keep improving your work. Practical tips and practices artists can adopt that will make them more efficient artists and improve their work.
I don't want to give everything away, but just read the book! If you're like me, you will want to leap from your seat and begin a project right away. It's one of those books you can read over and over again and probably should. Although this book doesn't specifically give any instruction on HOW TO ANIMATE, it WILL prepare you for "Your Career in Animation".
I simply adore this book.
Your Career in Animation
How to Survive and Thrive
by: David B. Levy
If you are an aspiring animator, and you have this book lying around un-cracked, OPEN IT NOW! This book is an amazing resource to anyone who wants to break into the animation industry.
This book offers timeless advise on many important aspects of the industry, from how to work as a freelancer, appropriate studio conduct, how to get a job, how to pitch a show, the hierarchy of the studio, how to take in and improve from critique, and how to get involved in the animation community.
"Your Career in Animation" covers so many great subjects that every new animator wonders about at some point. It will help you assess your options and provide realistic expectations for your future. It's also full of valuable resources, like information on active animation communities, and recommended reading depending on what department of animation you are interested in.
It's an easy read and is definitely written from an artistic, yet practical point of view. David's words will reassure and excite you about your career, but at the same time prepare you for the inevitable pitfalls every animator will experience.
He also talks a lot about the kind of perspective you will need to keep improving your work. Practical tips and practices artists can adopt that will make them more efficient artists and improve their work.
I don't want to give everything away, but just read the book! If you're like me, you will want to leap from your seat and begin a project right away. It's one of those books you can read over and over again and probably should. Although this book doesn't specifically give any instruction on HOW TO ANIMATE, it WILL prepare you for "Your Career in Animation".
I simply adore this book.
6.28.2011
I Made A Lightbox! A Review
Yes ladies and gentlemen, I decided to build my own lightbox to improve the photography of my etsy products.
RAW PHOTOGRAPHY BEFORE LIGHTBOX
RAW PHOTOGRAPHY WITH LIGHTBOX
As you can see, the lightbox allowed me to take much brighter and clearer photos. The new photos are much easier to edit and end up much clearer :-) And I achieved a new level of crafty satisfaction after completing it.
I started a thread on Etsy.com i hopes that someone might be able to refer me to a good already made model. Unfortunately, most of the affordable ones had mixed reviews and I did not want to spend the money on something that might fail me. Plus they are not readily available in stores, (cant test them out before buying) so I would likely have to order one and hope that its not useless when it arrives.
Then someone suggested that I make my own. I was really opposed to the idea at first, but eventually I realized it was the only way to make sure I got something that worked without spending lots of money.
Plus I already had some of the materials I needed, including the lights. So I followed THIS TUTORIAL and had good results.
The only word of caution I have to others who want to build their own is this, IT COST ABOUT AS MUCH TO BUILD MY OWN as it did to buy one of the cheaper models on ebay. And I already had some of the materials needed. However, I did buy some of the materials in duplicate because I am a terrible cutter and I wanted to have extra materials on hand.
Does that mean you shouldn't make your own? Not necessarily, I did get the result I wanted and can now make larger light boxes if I need to. It all depends on what works for you. If your patient and bargain hunt, I am sure you can get the materials needed cheaper then I did.
But if you hate building things like this then you wont spend much more if you just buy a cheap ready made version.
Hope you enjoyed this little adventure :-)
-h
6.13.2011
New Logos
Sorry for the lack of updates, I have been really busy lately getting used to my new computer system and working. I'll have an update on that soon enough, don't worry :-)
In the meantime please enjoy these logos I created for my company, H&H Studios
And for my boyfriend Tad Lambert...
Click on the links for more information on my DA page.
Enjoy!
5.28.2011
Sorry for the Inactivity... arg
CURRENT - BACK ONLINE!
Ok so I got my computer back up and running by replacing the harddrive and just reinstalling everything. Its nice to take windows 7 for a spin as well. So I am back in the saddle! NO MORE LAPTOP YIPPI! But I do want to thank the lovely
for letting me use it in the meantime. Thanks everyone for your well wishes and for your support!
So yeah since I have been offline for a while ill be posting discount commission slots to make up for my time away. If you are interested keep your eyes peeled for the update!
SEE COMMISSION POST HERE
A FEW DAYS AGO...
ARG!!!!
So there is a damn good reason for my inactivity lately...
About 2 weeks ago I went away for a funeral. While I was there I decided to stay a little onger to spend some extra time with family since it's been almost a year since my last visit. When I got home I discovered that either my hard drive and or my mother board is fried... so no computer.
Thankfully all my work is backed up on external hard drives, but i am very nerous that my life's work servives on ONE backup ATM. I'm able to use Tad's laptop in the meantime but its very difficult because I was so comfortable on my own machine.
I purchased a new super computer a few months ago and it's not ready yet.. neadless to say I'm a mess!!!
So my page will be a lil slow until things get sorted out, Im taking my computer to some techs tomorrow to see if the problem can be fixed. WISH ME LUCK!
-h
Ok so I got my computer back up and running by replacing the harddrive and just reinstalling everything. Its nice to take windows 7 for a spin as well. So I am back in the saddle! NO MORE LAPTOP YIPPI! But I do want to thank the lovely
for letting me use it in the meantime. Thanks everyone for your well wishes and for your support!So yeah since I have been offline for a while ill be posting discount commission slots to make up for my time away. If you are interested keep your eyes peeled for the update!
SEE COMMISSION POST HERE
A FEW DAYS AGO...
ARG!!!!
So there is a damn good reason for my inactivity lately...
About 2 weeks ago I went away for a funeral. While I was there I decided to stay a little onger to spend some extra time with family since it's been almost a year since my last visit. When I got home I discovered that either my hard drive and or my mother board is fried... so no computer.
Thankfully all my work is backed up on external hard drives, but i am very nerous that my life's work servives on ONE backup ATM. I'm able to use Tad's laptop in the meantime but its very difficult because I was so comfortable on my own machine.
I purchased a new super computer a few months ago and it's not ready yet.. neadless to say I'm a mess!!!
So my page will be a lil slow until things get sorted out, Im taking my computer to some techs tomorrow to see if the problem can be fixed. WISH ME LUCK!
-h
4.30.2011
New Fencer Girl!
Labels: art pin up fencer vintage etsy helloheath deviantart cartoon characters romeo juliet art nouvoue
Hey Guys! Here is the 2nd girl in the fencer series.
I cant wait to get all 5 of them completed! I am really looking forward to arranging them on my wall in some kind of awesome design :-)
View it on Deviant Art here
Purchase prints on Etsy here
Also, here is a tattoo design I recently finished for a client. My first attempt at "Art Nouvoue" What do you think? I loved the idea so I went a little bit overboard with the design but I am very happy with how it came out :-)
View it on Deviant Art here
Until next time!
-h
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