jackalzweb

I'm filled with gratitude over the work done since January 2013.  It's allowed me to grow in my understanding of open source tools, improve my ability to communicate and direct groups of people, as well as to creatively develop projects that are conceptually renewable and inspiring.

Today was more than another cool day...it was phenomenal.  I had to forget the fact that I've got a severe cold dragging me down, and a million other tasks that must be taken care of.  Today was great because I had a wonderful lunch prepared by my "hot wife"  and I got to have guest speakers from the Gnomon School of Visual Effects come tell my high school students about their great programs.  Each time that I get the opportunity to tell one of my art classes about places where they can further their knowledge of art, and come into direct contact with artists who cultivate their interests with greater capabilities, I take it.  Today was great, with few exceptions.  
I know I'll sleep well tonight.

Wow, it's been a long time since I updated my social media outlets with new artwork.   That'll be soon.

For the most part I've stopped posting my artwork, never revealed my story-lines (as evidenced by the lack of journals on this page), and have resolved to keep my projects personal/private until they are completed and put into a form that is most profitable.  That's not to say that I would not like to have movies show in festivals, etc. because the opposite is actually true.  But, I really want to be an artist that can stand on his own two feet, and be successful even when some people don't agree with or like my work.  There is a part of me that kind of feels like, if you spend a lot of time perfecting a piece, getting the story right, adjusting the movement and pacing to your exact preference - but then no one likes it, that it is an enormous let-down.  And at this point, I am just barely emerging from the feeling that that sort of rejection would be permanently stifling to my creativity.  So I look to those things and people that give me strength to reach that greater point.

Ummm...that's all I have time for right now.

Recently, as in five to seven minutes ago, I decided to upload a portion of my portfolio of Vector Sketches to my Deviant Art gallery, to supplement the 3D Artworks I have already been showcasing.  At first, all I intended to use this account for was to post some of my oldest 3D modeled art from Caligari TrueSpace.  And most of that art was abstract.  But lately, I have been feeling as though I have allowed my talent to drift slowly away, aimlessly, and it really ticked me off.  How could I take for granted such a wealth of vision and opportunity?  So, I've started updating all of my graphics portfolios, resumed taking up freelance and contract based work.  Got incorporated to allow for rapid expansion (if it so occurs)...and I'm piling on the high self esteem to push this dream to the limits.

All-in-all, I hope you enjoy my artwork, as I am defining my workflow and path of least creative resistance, while also expanding my arsenal of skills to employ.
If you'd like any work commissioned, please feel free to drop me a line, and I'll get back to you.

My company website is angelzwebb [dot] com.