Muted

Muted – a super quick sketch that I did impulsively last night. It kinda reminds me of an H&M advertisement. I don’t know. Maybe he got his scarf there!

Uncharted and Food, Inc.

Hurray for UNCHARTED 2. My partner and I picked it up yesterday and could not stop playing. It is so worth the money. I could go on and on about it's awesomeness, but I won't because I really don't want to spoil anything. Definitely pick it up. Fun Fun Fun.

UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves

And on a more serious note...I really enjoy watching documentaries and informational shows like Penn and Teller: Bullshit, but recently I watched a documentary that is worth telling about called Food, Inc. It is a must watch if you are into health food subjects or documentaries. I learned a lot from it even though I eat well. I go to farmers markets, eat organic food, don't eat lot of meat (only grass fed beef), don't eat lot of dairy at all, blah blah blah. Basically don't eat shitty food; that's what the movie is about, and how evil the industry can be. But yeah... after this I still have to crack down on a few things. Like I found out that there is genetically modified soybeans in my bread...YUMMY...

"Would you like some GMOs with your breakfast today?"
"Well golly! Don't mind if I do!"

Here is the trailer if you are interested:
Food, Inc. Movie Site

Cheers,
~Claudia

V a m p

A quick character portrait that I did in 4-5 hours with Photoshop and a Wacom. Claudia <3 drawing portraits.

Published in Art Scene International

Hey all! I am very happy to announce that the October issue of Art Scene International magazine features my artwork. Yesterday I went to Borders to check it out, and yup it’s there. It just hit the shelf. I was so happy that I did a little dance in the magazine section. Seeing your work in print never gets old.

So if you read/subscribe to ASI, look out for me. If I remember correctly it is a full page spread on pg.39.

Go buy a copy if you are into art magazines!
Art Scene International

Time Warp

Time Warp Meme by `thundercake

So I decided to do this as well. I rarely do self-portrait work so I thought it would be fun. Overall it took me about a month to finish, because I put it up for awhile and went on vacation. Done in Photoshop with a Wacom.

Everything in the painting is real; the clothing, jewelry, shoes, hair, attitude, Pokey the mouse, etc.

Please click the images to view the large versions.

EFOG INC. and BHE Artwork

The Cards Promotional Poster

From the left to right: Courtney, Jaelen, Mason, Lydia, Jonathon, Janice, Jeremy, Lucian, Colin, Becka, Ethan, Kobie, Larisa

Work done for EFOG INC. and Black Halo Entertainment’s The Cards.

Assailment Promotional Poster - Line Work

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Zaciah – The Warrior
Akori – The High Priest
Shemeit – The Crowned Ruler
Odjit – The Grand Commander
Irisi – The Corrupt
Rasui – The Profit
Kamenwati - The Ruthless

Work done for Black Halo Entertainment’s Assailment (World of Chi).

Halo

A quick 1 hour sketch done with blue col-erase pencil.

Work done for Black Halo Entertainment’s Black Halo Series.
Please click the images to view the large versions.

www.efoginc.com
www.blackhaloentertainment.com


© 2009 EFOG INC. and BLACK HALO ENTERTAINMENT.
Do not reproduce without permission.

DS Sketches 2

These are some small sketches that I did on my Nintendo DS when I was traveling. The DS is challenging to paint with but I think I am getting the hang of it.

They are about 5-10 minutes each.

See DS Sketches 1

Boy and Girl

Painted in Photoshop with pencil and watercolor brushes. Just trying something different!

My E3 2009

So to start off I have to show this video from E3. It is too funny and basically gives you an idea of the coolness that happened over there this year in LA. Check it out:

Jimmy Fallon E3 Coverage

So yeah. I saw a lot of cool new games, played some nice demos, and got to meet awesome people. One highlight was that I got to say hi to Miyamoto. But I total froze up and just smiled and waved. I know he can’t speak English very well at all, so I did not want to confuse him with all my respectful ramblings. He bowed to me and continued on as I totally pick my jaw up off the floor. I unfortunately didn’t even have my camera on me so I could not ask him for a picture. Oh well.

So until next year, here are some random photos that I took from the 2009 show. Cheers.

L.A. streets prior to E3 opening

Playstation and Capcom Booth construction

Steve Wiebe: Donkey Kong Champion | Square-Enix Booth | Arkham Asylum Batmobile Display

Balthier and Fran | Cloud and Gabranth | Shiva Summon
Sculpts at the Square-Enix Booth

Retribution

This is a piece I had a lot of fun working on. Summer's almost here and I just could not resist painting some pirates! Done in Photoshop with a Wacom in about 3 weeks off and on.

Please click the images to view the large versions.

I also included the painting steps here:
Retribution - Piratey Painting Steps

The French Lady

The French Lady

Clan:Ventrue

This is work that I did for White Wolf's Vampire: The Requiem RPG.
Please click the image to view the large version.
www.white-wolf.com

© 2008 WHITE WOLF PUBLISHING.
Do not reproduce without permission.

Blue Waters

This was a painting I did for my loving Aunt. Last week my family and I went to the East Coast to visit her because she has cancer. I am very grateful that I got to see her before she passed on and was able to present the painting to her before she was unaware of her surroundings.

She always supported my art career and continuously told me that she was my biggest fan. I will miss her very much.

This painting was done in Photoshop, from multiple photo references, using the grid method. It took two weeks to paint in my free time and is unfinished in some areas because I did not have enough time. Even though it is not completely done, I kinda like how you can see the painting process. So I am going to leave it how it is.

People Pictures 4

More quick character sketches from my book.

Celestial Descent

Celestial Descent

This is another example, like my “Lyre” piece, of a drawing that was neglected for about a year until I had the time and mind-set to finish it. It was interesting to see how the concept evolved and improved over time.

Please click the images to view the large versions.

Assailment Concept Art

Zaciah - The Warrior

Akori - The High Priest

Shemeit - The Crowned Ruler

Odjit - The Grand Commander

Irisi - The Corrupt

Rasui - The Profit

Kamenwati - The Ruthless

Work done for Black Halo Entertainment’s Assailment (World of Chi).
www.blackhaloentertainment.com

© 2009 BLACK HALO ENTERTAINMENT.
Do not reproduce without permission.