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modo

thomas — Fri, 20 May 2011 02:08:38 +0000

Been putting more time in to understanding SubDs in modo. Really like the philosphy behind modo and really love the focus on perspective construction vs. quad view.

Here is a little first time test render of my Pop60's TV:

Alien Portraits

thomas — Sat, 14 May 2011 04:51:10 +0000

Just downloaded a trial version of Painter 12 and having a blast! I will put up a full review later. For now, here are some fun alien heads I've been doing using the new mirroring tools.

The Real 2B Pencil is probably the best digital sketching tool I've ever used.

Norm Schureman

thomas — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:49:49 +0000

While I was going through some old sketchbooks, I came across this sketch in the top corner of one of the pages. I remember very clearly what lead Norm to do this little sketch for me. I was doing a very halting and timid drawing of one of the amazing insects he had brought to class that day and he took out his pen and did this sketch in under a minute. He reminded me that I needed to break it down to basic shapes (I was essentially doing a contour drawing) and, of course, "draw thru" the form. He really did have a way of making something you were struggling with seem so achievable. It really did make my day to realize I have one of his sketches. Rest in peace, Norm.

MagicPicker color wheel 1.2 for Photoshop CS3/4/5

thomas — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:49:13 +0000

I cannot overstate the value of having this tool for any Photoshop painter. Since I last posted about MagicPicker, Anastasiy has made updates and improvements. Version 1.2 is rock solid (it has never crashed), fast and full of great features. Painting in Photoshop is so much more fun and intuitive when you're not constantly stopping to fuss with the default color picker.

And you definitely can't beat the price! Check it out:

http://www.anastasiy.com/panels

I prefer to have the color picker set to the square format and I keep it above my layers panel (see below).

"quoted"

thomas — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:32:47 +0000

Something I submitted a long time ago and had no idea was even still around until I did a Google search for my name.

"Using a watermark on your work is like peeing on your belongings so no one will steal them." - Thomas Amador

Welcome!

thomas — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 06:59:46 +0000

Just switched over to a new site. I'll be posting random sketches and projects here soon....