New Year, New Website, New Projects, New Semester!

Greetings again,

I have made several promises to myself over the years about this blog. What that has taught me, is to resist making promises. I am sure many of us were touched by the devastating tragedy in Haiti, and it is quite heartwarming to see the outpouring of support of the region in response. I urge and implore you to do whatever little thing you can to help. Whether it is an affordable monetary donation, or some action of a larger scale, it is moments like this that are true tests of our character.

I find myself with a full plate. This is always a double edged sword, but it forces me to think on my feet, and to be more organized than I would be usually. More importantly though, it is in these moments that my creativity is pushed by necessity. This is an exciting period despite the obvious increased stress, mostly because of a refreshed outlook on design, thanks to a Holiday break spent learning, practicing, and researching.

This space may prove to be a cathartic one at times, but I find the step back useful for perspective. Thanks for reading my (late) first post of the year.

Kimbo Slice

Those of you familiar with MMA sensation Kimbo Slice should hopefully recognize him. Did these studies from an ESPN magazine article.

What I've been up to!

Been a busy couple weeks - furiously grading exam papers and end of semester projects this week. But on the other side, the Water is Life calendar will be available soon showcasing both my design and photography. In the mean time, check out a couple sketches I did last night.

Nahmtalmbout?

Hope you guys aren't offended by nudity....
Just a couple of my sketches this month in the little time I had for myself. I'm going to warm up for Orisha (my graphic novel) by illustrating a friend's comic script, so I'll be posting my character sketches for that shortly.
Have a great week everybody!

Wow...

So, I'm back. We're close to finishing BusinessBVI 2008 and I think it's some of my best sustained work yet. At least as far as design goes. That said, it's consuming my life! Once it's done over the next week or so things should return to normal.
On a not so fun note, some of you may have read my Facebook or MSN statuses....SOMEBODY STOLE MY CELLPHONE last week!! They just straight walked into the department's UNLOCKED office (thanks unnamed colleague), and straight jacked my shit from my cubicle. Meanwhile, my laptop was sitting there chillin' with MY LIFE ON IT. The entire magazine, and numerous design jobs, personal photos etc. I swear, I would have shanked someone in the throat with a drinking straw if it was gone.
So everybody who may be pissed off cuz I haven't called in a minute...I'm gonna go ahead and use that as an excuse why I haven't been keeping in touch. Regardless if I haven't called you in a year. Sorry.
Anybody cop any of the good music that's come out recently? I've been spinning the new 'Ye and Com cds plus Lupe's new song 'Superstar' on the hiphop side...and been really zoning out to Nina Simone while working these late nights.
Right now though, I need to go pick up some Capriccio's...Tola folks know wassup.
Peas OUT.

Now with cancer healing cow bell

The oft promised update is here! Be sure to browse around and check out all the new art and photography. I still haven't had a chance to update the design section...but I'll get around to that this weekend. 'Till then, take care and have a great weekend.