New project...

This is a side project I am working on to better progress my photoshop/painter skills... My scanner totally sucks right now for some reason... not sure why but this is a sneak peak into the rough art work... I will post more on this as the time comes... Ash-

SKETCH BOOk...

I always try to stay active in my sketch book as I think it is what connects me to the raw true unique artist inside... by observing and building the relationship with my hand and eye I feel I am able to really progress and develop any ideas from start to finish with easy due to my strengths. I have been swamped with side work and life and have lost track of this and spent some time today just messing around, trying new things and drawing what I see. Its been some time so I apologize for the noob like steeze...

Other then that I am working on new big projects that are frustrating the shit out of me at the moment which is always a good sign as it shows I am learning and growing.

On thing I have learned about myself and my tendencies throughout the years is that I never really give up... if something needs to take more time I will do my best to make things proper...

More to come from my frustrating project in the works hahaha.

Ash-

US VERSUS THEM...

I am working up a new "Logo" design for my homie Graham from Versus. This is a big honor as I am a big fan of there line and am gonna do my best on this new venture they are giving me to work with.

I will keep you all up to date on its progress.

Best-

Ash

SPACE...

I have been spending an insane amount of time learning more about how to manipulate light and building color to create space. This is an example of what I am working with and how I am continuing to push my abilities... Its amazing how beautiful the universe is and how it seams merely effortless to create some of the galaxies most amazing hidden beauties.... here is me paying homage.

Ash-

GR LOGO...

Another concept for GrandRoyale branding... I really like the idea of using two letters to define this project visually... I think in many cases visual success comes in simplicity.

SQUARE...

more ideas... the possibilities are so endless I love it!!! I need to sit down soon and build some solid stories and concepts to drive the art to another level.

Till next time.

ASh-

shapes in shapes in shapes...

more exploration and creative fun. Ash-

SHAPES AND COLORS///

I have been reading and researching new options and concepts with the programs I build in. This is an example of my resulted new knowledge that I have achieved due to sitting for hours learning other skills and ideas. I really love how my mind gets lost in the multitude of options and possibilities that can be created. On another note I spent some solid time with my buddy Garrett last night who kills it at post production animation and film : http://www.rootedpictures.com He schooled me on after effects and how he works with the files and produces his work. I cant wait to build a few projects... stay tuned that is the next big step! YEAH BABY! Ash-

POST #301!!!

Dawn of change is around the corner... I have been putting some serious time and thought into my next big stage in my career MOTION. I have always been such a huge fan of motion graphics... I can remember the moment I first saw star wars and how epic and magical if felt to really see what was happening before me. I felt like my whole life was in a bubble until I was embraced by the magical world of effects. This love that has been seeded deep down inside of me as a creative person has always seemed to grow and with short steps of my career but I feel the time for new has come about as I am learning more and dedicating as much free time as I have to understanding After Effects and getting better at putting motion to my designs and abilities.

HERE I COME BABY!!!!

Ash-

PROJECTS PROJECTS PROJECTS...

I have been working crazy hours trying to put this large presentation together for a project I am building. :) I couldn't help but give you all a quick sample of whats going on. 18 hour work days are the best! hahaha

Ash-

BOOM:BOOM:BOOM:

Here is another concept that I am messing with. I love making object and fonts in illustrator then manipulating them in photoshop to give them a live... realistic tangible feel. This was a rad idea due to multi gradients with multiple colors with fat letters. I really love the word BOOM... it is fat, and each letter works so well with the next.


Ash

:THE:END:

An exampled of random thinking from a quick 1 min sketch to the final idea with color and computer ish. I really love the middle part of my creations where I honestly don't know where they are going but I have a strong idea on how to make it look the way I want and it some how comes out ok. YES!

BIG FISH FINAL FILE :)

Dave and I sat down and finalized the file last night and discussed all his options and how he would apply it to the side of his shot as a sign and for shirts and vynil window stickers...

This is one of my favorite logos to date. It is simple, clean, strong, and unique.

YES!

"F" all about it...

working with Preston on some quick ideas for shirts, identity, look book material.

Always playing with concepts and colors :)

Ash-

BOOM!

Just messing around with some quick font ideas :) I love spending short spurts of time working on ideas or concepts while doing other projects. Ash

FINAL CHOICE?!?!?!

for some reason this project has been a pain in my creative side. I know how much my buddy Trevor really loves super man and I really want to blow his mind with this piece. I often times over think my projects and shoot myself in the foot but this one was worth it. My final cropping and clipping works well for me and looking back at my previous comps I know that my final choice will be perfect for his birthday. I will be printing this soon and will try to get a good image of the print to show you all. WERD! Ash-

BIG FISH....

My buddy Dave has taken the giant leap to starting his own business... He is my tattoo artist who has done epic work on my sleeve. We discussed early on what his logo would be and what his shop would be representing to him and how important his logo is to him. Building a logo and a theme can sometimes be such a pain but knowing Dave very well and knowing the person he is and his taste this project went along swimmingly. These are a few comps of ideas I had for his shop. I will keep you all posted with what we decide on and how things progress....

big props to Dave for killing it and for the birth of his new baby girl!!! Im an uncle!

Ash-

sketch ideas...

Just wanted to show how simple and rough my ideas are these days and how I am able to really translate these ideas to a final draft and how my ideas start off. I usually have an amazing creative steak around 330-430 in the morning... I think it has to do with being sleep deprived haha. During this time my mind seams to silence everything and allow clear thought and creativity through and I love how my ideas and thoughts flow. No matter how silly or off the wall... these late night ideas usually turn out to be some of my best work.

I will try and do another process from one of these ideas to show my process better.

Ash-

stroodle doodle...

some fan boy bull sh$t... hahahah

Ash-

MORE SUPER SUPER...

getting further on my project for Trevors birthday... I really enjoy the aspect of making something out of something... in a way, its like recycling my past. I owe alot of my early child hood muse to comics and the creative world it built for me at an early age and foundation of my creative passion. These are a few options and some process shots to give you an incite into the preparation and the creation of such a project. I am still sourcing printers for this but the size will be 24x36 full color on a heavy stock paper :) I am very excited to see this finished... ENJOY! Ash-

TREVORS BIRTHDAY SUPERMAN BONANZA!!!

I am building a poster for a friend of mine's birthday. I am not big on superman, never really have, but this project will be really cool... I will keep everyone posted on the progress as it gets closer...

I will be filling in the forms of his body and cape with flippings from superman comics giving it a timeless identity.

Gonna be sweet!

Ash-

CZAR.com

Here is the blog address...

http://czarca.com/death/

The site is almost up and running... the store will be put together once Bert and I get around to putting all our ideas to production... if ever hahaha. Big thanks to homie Graham at Versus for putting this together cuz he loves us so so much!

Thanks homie!!!

This will be yet another blog I will be joining in on and sharing with Bert as we come across epic art we love and things we are into.

STAY UP!

Ash-

DOPE SHIZZZ...

Built a logo for a side project of mine... gonna be so legit! I will keep you all posted but for now here is the logo.

Simple, clean, and yummy.

Ash-

MY BATMOBILE...

Those of you who know me, know I am a total car nerd... have been for years. Anyways, I made a blog for my car cuz I am a car nerd!!!

Check it out!

http://8atmobile.blogspot.com/

KITEROAM.com

I am helping develop art for my friend Juliens website devoted to kite boarding and building its online community... here are a few options I submitted to him as comps...

should be rad!

Here is the site...

http://kiteroam.com/

I will keep you all posted as the progress takes off.