Animated Short: Donegan Forest Fight

We'll guys it's finally here! After what seemed like months of the work of Sisyphus, I've finished what I set out to do eons ago. It was a good journey, a fun project, and I learned a lot. For now I leave you with the animation and the solemn promise that the next one will be even better. Thanks for the support, enjoy!

The New Year...and Beyond!!!

Wow, so talk about slackin'. How long has it been since my last post? It looks like I'm pretty inconsistent with blogging...but I shall have to remedy that this year. This post is my last stand against my laziness b/c it is January and if I don't post something now, I may never post on here again. (Not really true)

A quick update:

During the past few months the majority of my time has been spent working on my animated short and my show reel, but I am reluctant to post all that work b/c I'd like for it to be a surprise. So be patient and stay tuned!

For now I shall post a few sketches from PocketBook Monsters. This is a small project where I sketch nothing but little monsters in a small pocketbook I carry around with me. I want to fill it up by the end of this year so we'll see how it goes. Enjoy!

Baby Cthulhu! This one is my fav. so far.

Zombie Corn. I really hate this Halloween treat. I always shot a spiteful look at the sorry souls that plopped these suckers in my treat bag. Worst candy ever!

Cyclo-Faun. Not sure what I was thinking when I drew this guy...but you gotta love his nips!

The Wide-Eyed Warbler. Yep, part chicken-part chupa-cabra!

Torchwood -"A Day In the Death"

The Cruz household is truly geeky when it comes to the teli. We don't watch much television, but our viewing diet does consist of much geek pop culture.  There is a British show (besides "Dr. Who") that we watch religiously, called "Torchwood" (which happens to be a "Doctor Who" spin-off...hah hah).  Now the last season of "Torchwood" ended quite a while ago, but one episode from that season always sticks with me.  It's called "A Day In The Death..."  I thoroughly enjoyed the writing in that episode...and I remember it hitting me like a ton of bricks when I watched it.  Basically through a series of complicated events (that I'm too lazy to explain) one of the main characters finds himself in the precarious position of being undead, and is forced to deal with the "life"style change? ;) Anyway, I thought I'd share...so the following is the intro to that episode.  Great editing, and soundtrack...enjoy!

Batman: Gotham Knight

Okay, so I like Batman...a lot. I also like The Animatrix and Vampire Hunter D very very much. So Apparently some all-powerful geek emperor got the great idea of mixing the two together, and came up with "Batman: Gotham Knight"...and I can't wait! Check out the behind the scenes featurette:

Young Folks!

This is a small music video that I made last year, but never posted online. The song is "Young Folks" by Peter Bjorn & Paul. Enjoy the goofiness of a husband and wife. Hopefully there will be more to come!

Note: I changed the settings on my blogspot account, and now ANYONE can leave a comment. So show your support! :)

Valentines Day Fun!

Valentines Day! Yay? Mmm...sorta. It has truly become just another pseudo-holiday that depresses single people, and forces those that have left single-hood to spend money and perform. If St. Valentine knew what went on every February 14th...he'd probably roll-over in his grave! That's why the wife and I chose the low-key, economical celebration of staying in with authentic Chinese BBQ, dessert, and our favorite shows to keep us company:

-Phoo-Action

-Torchwood

-Lost

-America's Best Dance Crew

In any event, I also couldn't help but love my wife extra special this year by making her this card:

Deadlines!!!

Deadlines, we all have them...'cept mine are killing me! Please please please pray for me and my work deadlines! Who would have thought my job could get so stressful. Hah hah hah! Aw geez...I'm goin' to bed. Enjoy the sketch...I did it at work while my computer was rendering footage. Can't wait till I get my Apple! Yay!