Another photo of Jackson

Well I'm currently trying to upload another photo of my new cat Jax but for some reason it is failing to upload.  Could be IE 8 that is the issue but who knows. I did some minor tweaks using Windows Live Photo Gallery since I am using my laptop and don't have photoshop installed on it. I still have a few months before I leave to Tallahassee since I decided to push my entrance back until the summer term. Thankfully I have majority of my paperwork needed completed now. Just as soon as the application is reapplied I can then apply for on campus housing and complete my FAFSA.  As for Jackson, he is fitting in rather well and loves it in his new home. Like any good kitten he loves to play, is very curious and explores around the house. I see him learning his abilities as to how far he can jump or where he can go. My sister says that I've become his over protective mother since I constantly worry about him and I know I have. Since we are always together we have bonded rather quickly.  I am thinking about taking him with me to Florida State but I don't think they will allow pets in the housing units. If not I will do my best to visit him.... I mean my family as often as possible.

Soft Kitty, Warm Kitty.......little ball of fur.

So I just got a new companion in our household. He is only 3 weeks old and seems to be enjoying his new home rather nicely.  We have decided to name him Jax which is short for Jackson.  I am a cat person and have always been a sucker for black cats. My previous cat was also black and his name was B.J. short for Bettle Juice. He lived with us for 18 years and we haven't had a cat in our house for close to three years until now. I hope this little guy grows up and lives just as long as B.J.

A white board doodle!

A lot has happened recently, my application for transfer for Florida State was finally accepted!  I'm so excited about this but also nervous.  I will be leaving my comfort zone and going to someplace where I'll know practically no one.  I'm sure I'll  do fine but the thought looms over me that I'll be away from my family and not as close as I'd like.

What will I be doing at FSU you ask? Well I am going for my BFA in Graphic Design.  Though due to getting such a late acceptance it doesn't look like I'll be going in the Spring Term as I planned.  But I see this as an opportunity for me to finish up any loose ends I have here and clear up a big chunk of my debt.  And it gives me time to find a place to live at.  I know that Tallahassee is a college town and will need to find something that is close to campus but not over populated with college kids (I know that doesn't make sense).

Hopefully this will also give the inspiration to finish my personal website before leaving.  I also want to publish a small book of my various work and photography that I've taken in the past years.

But for today I give this whiteboard doodle for the holidays. I'm sure my nephew will love it when he stops by and visits.

Hey you know you look a lot like....

A little quick bit I posted on my facebook and reddit account.  The guy in the middle is my friend Josh and every time I look at him he reminds me of either actor, Tyler Labine or writer, Robert Kirkman famous for creating "The Walking Dead".  A part of me hopes this becomes some large internet sensation and takes the world by storm.  But for now I just had fun and hope Josh enjoys the little quip I made.

Behold my latest creations!

So Halloween is coming up and I decided to get into the spirit and do some pumpkin carvings.  I've never done them by myself before until this year so I was excited and scared at first.  I started with a Styrofoam pumpkin and made Jack the Pumpkin King from "Nightmare Before Christmas".  The actual pumpkin that I carved into, I decided to do the Gears of War Skull/ Cog insignia.  I'm really proud how they turned out and also enjoy the photos I took of this tonight. I think the reflection of the table is really good and adds additional effects. I still plan to do make another pumpkin and actually started working on the sketch. The Pumpkin King carving took me about 1 1/2 hours, the Gears pumpkin took me about 3 hours.

Messing around with Photoshop

This is just something quick I did in about half an hour.  Just messing around with different image filters and brush strokes, This was a photo of a dead tree I took photos of at the beach in Lover's Key State Park in Bonita Beach, FL during Easter of this year. I have different photos that I have yet to adjust but will post them up later on.

Working Header

So you might've noticed I'm tinkering around with my header and have it showcase more of what I do.  It's still a process and not really liking the size, I might have to drop it down a smidge or two. I've been working on my sketches a little bit more and have been filling up my sketchbook.  There is one thing I will probably post but I think I might try to mess with colors on it before I put it on. Since I've never used Photoshop to color any of my sketches and drawings I figured I would give it a shot. Also I think I might do my best to save up money to buy a wacom tablet.  I know if I use more of illustator and work on logos then I can utilize the tablet amognst other things.  Also I have some ideas I wanna create and submit to sites like Ript and Teefury and see if they like. Who knows I might get a shirt publish and bring in a little extra dough.  But since I have no money I gotta start saving my pennies, hmm maybe I'll sell some of my action figures and statues on ebay to get some dough. If I do I will post up my auction postings to see who is interested in buying my junk.