Oh my god, i'm tired...

Good Lord, I didn’t sleep last night.

I started painting again last night, which is something I haven’t done in months. The results weren’t great, but it was nice to feel the brush in my hand again. Maybe i’ll break out some of my old books, and try to relearn some of the techniques that I forgot. I always found a bit of peace in painting, and I certainly have a few ideas that i’d like to try out... Anyways, after painting, I felt inspired and opened up Photoshop. After a while, I realized it was 4 AM! I finally got to sleep, only to wake up at 7 AM, and i’ve been a zombie ever since. I have to relearn a proper sleep schedule.

Back to School I Go!

Well, not quite yet, but I bought a few books on writing in the hopes that I can improve my writing skills. Over the past few years, I’ve not had to write much more than advertising copy for work, so I feel like there’s a lot that fell through the cracks. This will be good for me. Anything that I can do to better myself at this point is welcomed.

I’m Ready for My Close-up, Mr Wesson...

I’m trying to get back into CG as well. Recently I did a tiny project for work, and I forgot how much I enjoyed that as well. I need to learn how to integrate my 3D work with my web work for Maximum Damage! Also, I learned that with iMovie 09 comes a green screen function. While it may not be After Effects or Fusion, it’s something, and I’m sure I can make some good use of it for another personal project.

It seems like I have a lot of personal projects lined up!

• Website
• Portfolio
• Motion Graphics
• Trailer
• FIlm
• Nevergreen

And The Beat Goes On...

In other news, I’ve discovered Beardyman, the two time UK beatboxing champion. You might have seen him performing at Google in 2007 (I believe? I may be wrong...). And while his beatboxing skills are top notch, it’s his live looping that really impresses me. By recording himself, adding effects and looping his own vocals live, he covered Angel by Massive Attack, I Would Do Anything For Love by Meatloaf, Livin’ on a Prayer by Bon Jovi, and a whole lot more that I probably haven’t seen yet. Not only that, but his sense of humor and ability to engage his audience at the live shows sets him apart from the rest of the beatboxers that I’ve seen on youtube. Admittedly, I’m not so much into electronic music, but I am into Beardyman,

Wrapping Up...

On the agenda today: Finish Christmas Shopping, Pick up Snow Leopard, Get Holiday Cards, Do Dishes, Get to NYC for dinner with the Captain... It’s going to be a busy day.

~P