Photoshop Bug Project

The semester is ending and there's still a few projects I need to finish, especially this week. Our photoshop project is due Friday, Dec 4th and I like to think I'm 80% done.

So let me explain the project, basically we need to create a semi-realistic bug in an unlikely fantasized type of environment. I had a few idea's sketched out that would have made nice pieces but in the end I decided to stick with my metro (underground subway) theme that I've been working on this semester. I'd like to think that I've spent approx. 5 hrs on my project, lets just say that caterpillars aren't my forte.

All that remains is shading, details, highlights in the background. I don't think I'll make it too detailed, I don't want it to take away the details in the caterpillar so I think a soft blend will do. Anyways we'll see how it turns out by the end of this week. I promise to post the final image once it's done!

Art History - Contemporary Project

I had a project due today for my Art History & Aesthetics class. Basically I stayed up all night and well now my project is done and ready to hand in.

I decided to con-temporize one of Leonardo Da Vinci's well renowned drawings of the Virtruvian Man by replacing the male figure with Lady GaGa. I know, I know it's pretty silly but if you ever watched her music video's you'd understand.

Anyways I rushed through the project so I'm not completely satisfied with the final piece, I feel like I could have done a lot more if I didn't procrastinate all week. The type of media I used are ink pens, tea and soya sauce (you can imagine the smell) on Fabriano paper . I think I'll plan on using my illustration for a future GaGa t-shirt, so for those thinking about snatching my idea; think again!

Here are some step by step photos I took in order to get this ancient like texture on my paper, enjoy!

Step 1: Ink out your lineart

Step 2: Splat some Tea on dat paper

Step 3: Make sure to spread and drip the excess tea

Step 4: Make sure to bake your paper so that the tea gets a nice golden look to it.

Step 5: Add some Soya Sauce to enhance the contrast and BAM it's done!

IX THRILLER EVENT: THE AFTER MATH

Well I have to say I had an eventful weekend, all thanks to Indecent Xposure's Pre-Halloween Thriller event!

I'm happy I was able to be a part of it in more then one way. First off my MJ Thriller design was gladly chosen for the flyer and promo video for the event, plus they offered a fashion show for my clothing line (Elektrek Clothing) and booth set up for the night. Met some awesome people, partied as much as I could and sold some shirts - life is good my friends

On a side note I got some reppin' from local Montreal rapper MICLIFE and SHOOPS who promoted my shirts on stage (which was the highlight of my evening)!

Here are some pics from the event, I'll eventually post more on the Elektrek Clothing blog.