Inspiration: The Amazing Phil Dimitriades

Here is the work of my good bud Phil Dimitriades. Not only is he a great artist but he is also an incredible modeler!!! His sets scream cinematic mastery! I love how he explores lighting to set the tone of each piece. His work makes me want to learn more Maya. Truly beautiful my friend. For more amazing work, check out his blog.

Sam Michlap Lecture at EAA

Just want to let folks know that my bud and artist extraordinaire Sam Michlap will be hosting a workshop titled "Film Design" at the Entertainment Art Academy in Glendale on Sunday, March 4 from 11AM - 2PM. Sam will discuss the mechanics of film design as well as his approaches toward production design.

Sam will discuss his ideas about the use of composition and the power of dramatic lighting and color to help tell the right story and emotion. Demos will include digital painting, markers and traditional paint. Sam is one of the best in the industry, and his workshop will be very informative if not inspirational. Definitely not to be missed! For more information, visit the Entertainment Art Academy or call their office at 888-824-2456.

Blogs O'Plenty ... Que wow!!!

Yeah, more awesome blogs from around the world. Here is a very LONG list (was holding back for awhile). Enjoy!!

Boutain
Paco Caballero
Mr.Kone
Stolle Art
Art of J Wood
Studio Flint
Betteo
Rusting Miller
How to Make Plum Sauce
OdderNod
PickTHall Sketches
Celia Calle
Ben Mauro
Freever Sketch
Popiette
Nicolas Arts
Doug Blot
Skiatch
Jessica Plummer
Israel Sanchez
Michael Halford
Dagriz
Anthony Ermio
Cebox Pad
M Posis
Go Do Fredox
Jamie MacD
Richard Vanderwende
Verabee
Art of Branislav Perkovic
Doodle Vision
Pat Boutin
Capitulo Treinta y Tres
Urijevi
Andrew and David
Scott C
Mermuse Sketchbook
Cooked Art
Cesare Asaro
Docos Art
Nigelli
Evs Place
Estuviste Cerca
Eric Vanic
EJ Roy
Luminaut
R Parpan
Francis Vallejo
Bedford Falls Sentinel
Sketch Blaargh
De Tripas
Minus Back
Alex Pelayo
Tavolo Di Sordinato
Touch Skies Chronicles
Kelvin Nguyen
Ron Velasco
Pasquale Venanzio
BlackWing Sketch
Jiasaer
Flip Studios
Der Bloggy
Cristiano Spadavedlia
Kactiguy
Rich Tuzon
Mike Boldt
Mookau 13
Kai the Samurai
Cowshell
CP Luv
Verns Cartoons
Brigette B
En Worrel
Leo Matsuda
Adrian Molina

And I'll be postin' some art next week. And on a personal note, want to give my brother and sister, Steve and Pauline a big congratulation on the birth of my new nephew, Santiago. My niece Xochitl now as a lil bro to guide and teach. Love you guys so much! Ahh, life is good!!!! Have a great weekend.

Monday Highs ...

Another list of amazing work!

Olivier Adam
Luc Desmarchelier
Gialuc
Maize Kid
John T. Quinn III
Ms. Stef Choi
July Films
SixMoreVodka
Wicked Bad Ass Studios
Walleyes World
Kambodia Hotel
Zaruhigalstian
Montserrat
Reyes y Poetas
Beuville Tribute Page (Inspirational!)
Javier Olivares
Tropical Toxic
Miguel Robledo
Perico Rodriguez
Be4Be4
Leorios
Calirezo
Robabeem
Cristian Bernardini
Sketchpaints
David Sourwine
Lissa BT
Rob Bursey
Animation Blogspot (Check it out!)
Michael Dedrick
The Amazing Martin Wittig
The Genius of Donnachada Daly
The Ever Delightful Eliot Cowan
The Awesome Mr. David Colman (Check out his New Book!)