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Wow that was fast. I know.
News flash, just got to let you guys know I got permission to show off content to the illustrated book I worked on. Can't wait, just have to though, thoroughly check out the link so that I know what to show you and explain things since there are links to purchase the book and other things. In the mean time enjoy yet another latest vector graphic which will also be showing in my website too.
Not much to say lately other then I’m pretty much caught up on “must do things.” Now just finishing up the little things while waiting for the next gig and those links to the illustrated book I worked on for that last few months. In the mean time enjoy the last hurrah of summer examples of summer treat goodness. As always more stuff to come.
Breaking news! Just checked out my Email. I just saw parts of my illustrated book in the email the author I’m working for sent to me. I wish I could share what I saw. Looking really nice. Can’t wait to post the results. 
Yup its been awhile since I last wrote any thing. Mostly because of busyness and a touch of laziness to write but then you probably know what I‘m like by now. Well-p anyways I finished that book a few months ago that I illustrated for that author. She seemed very pleased with her children‘s book not to mention excited. Unfortunately I don’t have the permission to show off the fruits of my labor here and other places. For now there’s only one place I can show it off its called Elance. Soon as she publishes her book she promised me a few links and I will be sure to share it promptly. In the mean time we will all have to sit tight. For the future she promised me another project this October. I shall see but I’ll stay positive none the less.
In the mean time I continue to get ready for more stuff by taking care of those things I had on my “to do” list. Organizing and cleaning the down stairs studio…..Done! Now I just have to buy a few more supplies like some more paint and paper. Taking care of some clip art……Done! Getting faster and a brand new internet……So Done!
Yup I finally made it to the 21st century. My old line was driving me crazy. I was lucky to even get on let alone use it for work and entertainment purposes. Downside to having a decent and fast internet connection, caps and you have to pay the piper more moola. But it’s a necessary compromise.
Oh and I finally got that package in the mail that took almost about a month. :rollie eyes: First of all the guy whom I got the package did not use the right postal code. I know I told him to use specific postal code and then there was the customs. Yipes! Well anyways all that matters is that I got my package. Finally get to upgrade my Photoshop software. Yeah!
In the mean time and until next time I write please enjoy my latest clip art. A depressing theme in a lighthearted expression. It just to show you that even animals can’t get away with it. 
Found a new web site hoster. So far so good even though it seemed a bit glitchy mostly with my web site creator when I uploaded the published site of mine. Thankfully some one was listening when I complained about not having access to something for a bit that I had a right to. Unfortunately I had no way of thinking who ever was in charge of fixing those glitches. So for now I'm using this. Freeweb site. Hopefully I'll be able to utilize it for quite awhile since I hate having to move place to place too often.
As for my book project I'm working on, finally made it to the middle portion of the book. She says that she would love to have me illustrate her other books as well but that remains to be seen and how things go. But its cool none the less.
Oh and I even managed to make a new vector set since I had a gap of time between things. Always nice. Its a bit early for this or late. It depends on how you look at things.
Sigh.... Looks like my web-hoster for my web site has gone ca-poot.
The main web-hosting home page still works only the rest of the links have no signs of life.
Looks like I'll have to go host hunting again preferably something that works with Microsoft Front Page or a web page maker. Maybe I'll check on it again tomorrow but I'm really getting sick of this.
Anyways Happy New year again.
Just a small note. Yup the children’s book illustrations are coming along fine. It was a bit dicey at first getting use to the policies at Elance and getting to know the author but now I really think I'm over those bumpy humps of unknowns. Might still have a few along the way but at least every thing else is nicely established, such as the look of the characters and backgrounds est. So far I have finished two different versions of cover art and page one and two. I guess after when all of the craziness is over, I'll get to work on the rest of the book. So far she seems to be really happy with the results. I only hope at the end of the project, she will give me permission to display one or two of the best illustrations on my online ports and to friends. I'm really hoping that this can also be a great stepping stones to other great things too.
Oh yeah I never got a chance to let people know that there are small updates at my web site.
Thanks and Happy "Mew" year. 2010
Looks like I got another gig coming soon and eventually. I'll be illustrating a children's book soon so keep tuned. Also new, new avatars in my KT's The secret treasure vault. Look for the link to the site in my other blog.
Fresh from the oven of creativity a new tasty vector based on a traditional Croatian cookie. The traditional Croatian cookie usually given as a gift or souvenir. The cookie usually shaped as a heart is elaborately decorated with, icing, decorations, messages and usually always contains a little mirror in the center.
Here's the new vector illustration I made for a guy and his truck a few weeks ago and the reason why I took awhile is the odd schedule the guy had for shipping things. So there fore there were times where he did not have access to email but the actual work for the project didn't take very long to do except for the part where I had to trace it producing the thick and thin lines of the character. So anyways the lag at a snails pace (pardon the pun) actually wasn't a problem since it helped me relax after awhile and concentrate since I was a bit nervous about my first job at this freelance place. But none the less the results and experience were great. Enjoy!
Taking another dance step in my life I am happy to say I just got another gig. Yahoo!
Some nice bit of good news in my life instead of the usual bad and depressing news, I only hope that for now on I can keep the ball rolling.
No, It doesn't have any thing to do with dancing or balls but an illustration job. None the less I hope to astound or at least make the guy pleasantly satisfied with the project.
As always I'll do my best.
Remember to keep it clean with these nifty new whimsical soap template sets specially designed for internet use or what ever presentation you like to keep squeaky clean. 
Here is my latest vector illustration. This is a traditional musical interment used by my ancestors from the old country for ceremonies, celebrations and traditional folk dances. The dances and costumes that adults and children wear are quite a beautiful site to experience. I even participated for awhile when I was in grade school. The dances had quite complicated foot work for a circle dance. 
As stated in the other blog, I have a bit of things to catch up on. I have updated and revised a few vectors and made a new one and will post it soon providing that every thing will go alright if you guys know what I mean.
As I said before, normally this only takes me a few weeks if I have no distractions but yeah I had distractions and there fore finished it in several months, as you know. But they were good distractions.....mostly.
I started with sketches then some life drawing studies. Then I put together some layouts. When I was completely satisfied, I began putting on the colour. I used coffee ink allot for the base colour but did use it more intensely in other spots as needed. Then I laid out the watercolour and gouache and worked on the people last. Over all I'm quite happy as to the way it turned out but I found it quite difficult to get the detail of the faces to the way I wanted them with a fine and not to mention tiny brush. Touched it up in Photoshop since I had to scan the piece in two parts.
Other then posting my painting, I updated some small things at my web site like links est.
There is light at the end of the tunnel. I finally finished that project I was working on for months which would have taken only a few weeks. But is not all bad since it was because of actual gigs. Nice! Over all I'm pretty satisfied over how it turned out but as always there's always room for improvements. Because of that, normally I would clear coat it right away but next time I get a chance to deal with it, I'm kind of hoping to put in some finishing touches.
Also added a new link in the o'l blog of a very nice n impressive site which features loads of talent n photographic work via occasional work mate and friend. Please take a look at Figgie Photography.
Well after making peach jam for most of the month I'm back to working on my major project. Just about done. Could have been done though already but I have other responsibilities that I currently have to take care of as well. I also managed to squeeze in another finished vector in to the mix as well. Oh and I can't wait to get my package in the mail. It’s some nice useful software that I won at a fair price. I'll also get some nice books, which were almost nearly free Thank goodness for bookstore gift cards.
Another pic of the last session with my major project. Almost done and looking good.
And another vector finished. Its a winter version of my "for sale sign" Yeah I know what your thinking. And yes I still hate winter but other people like it so, what are you going to do.
The project is coming along nicely, even if progress is a bit slow. But that's ok. Still applying the background and I'm worried that the rocks on the rock face are maybe a bit too dark in some spots, more then I would like them to be so I going to try to lighten them a bit. Hopefully I won't mess them up. I also decided to work with my coffee ink again as a base for many parts of the illustration. It really does work. Over all the paper I chose seems to be working really well. Its not really light paper but it does have a nice light texture for painting details.
From the previous session in my multi purpose studio.
Yes, I have some new vector art. I thought I make some based on my walk with Christ. I think Its about time and probably an on going theme but not just vector art. I'll probably make more of Christ themed vector art but not at the moment. As always to see older works, check out my web site.
Continued to work with one of my latest major project. I just finished transferring the image to fine paper and started to lay on some colour. Its looking good so far. I'll have a few pics of me working on it in the next post.
