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Well, damn. I seem to have moved to Tampa somehow. How did that happen?
Some short weeks ago, I sent out a resume to a screen printing company based on the reccomendation of an friend which will remain nameless. After a half dozen phone conversations, the company flew me down for a weekend and have now hired me as a full time artist. I'm still in a lot of disbelief over it all. A few weeks ago I was lazing about Martinsville, VA, about as boring a piedmont town as you could possibly find anywhere. And just tonight I saw Johnny Lang perform at a blues festival in St. Petersburg by the bay. With my new boss, even. I'm practically dizzy from the change.
and I made the long, treacherous journey from Kannapolis, NC down 10+ hours of highway into the Tampa area, and sucessfully wheedled a position for him at the same company. At the end of that little excursion, Deric told me that if I had told him a year ago that he'd get a job in Tampa and the same day be walking along the Gulf of Mexico with me, that he'd have called me "a fucking liar." Well, that all happened.
The new Tool album, 10,000 Days, is out now. Came out May 2nd, and I forgot about it entirely and ended up sort of accidentily picking it up on the 4th. The last album I was this blown away by was "Frances the Mute", and I think this affects me a little deeper since Tool has been one of my very favorite bands ever since I heard Aenima way back when.
Lateralus was a very strong album, but I think Tool has really grown in making 10,000 days. The music is deep and rich, nothing short of fantastic. Lateralus I didn't like so much when I first heard it, but I found 10,000 days immediately to my liking. It's still got a lot of the meandering feel Lateralus had, but more refined, with bits of throwback to older, harder-rocking Tool material from Aenima or Opiate.
Anyway, I'm a-tired. I have almost no furniture here in Tampa, so I'm sleeping on the floor, or at least have been until tonight, since my new boss took pity on my and lent me an air mattress. I'll sleep good tonight.
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Digital Art Tutorial on howtogeek.com
Hey, DeviantArt. Haven't heard from you in a while. How are the wife and kids? Still have all those pictures of foxes? That's cool.
Me? Just put up a guide to Photoshop, with tips for using the brush tool, digital inking and painting. Take a look if you feel interested, share it with any of your pals you think might enjoy it.
Check it out at: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/35869/the-how-to-geek-guide-to-learning-photoshop-part-6-digital-art/
You can see all the current parts of the How-To Geek Guide to learning Photoshop here: http://bit.ly/bundles/ericz/1
Workin' For the Geek All Night and Day
So I've managed to weasel my way into the How-To Geek circle of writers, promising my expert hand for a column on Photoshop and Graphics. So far, the whole team has been great and I've enjoyed working with everyone. This is sort of a bit of a dream come true for me--I'm a big fan of How-To Geek from his articles on Lifehacker and his own site. I've also wanted to write my own Photoshop column for a long time, and this gives me a wide platform to get my work out there.
I'll be posting links to my articles on my Twitter account and to my Facebook page.
Tampa Drink and Draw Social Club
Inspired by the Image Comics book Drink and Draw Social Club, I have taken it upon myself to try and start a chapter in the Tampa Area. All cool Tampa People are encouraged join the Facebook Group and discuss where and when drinking and drawing are most likely to mix.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=118646254852451
Contact me here if you have questions or leave your comments on the Facebook Group wall.
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Largely Ignored
Seems I've gone something like two years without posting anything here. After seeing my "Wizard of One Piece" art get 90 Favorites, I'm thinking I should make an effort to make some more artwork and promote myself more.
I have managed to put this together to showcase some of my professional and personal artwork:
www.freewillunlimited.com
Many of you that will read this may already know this site because I've beat you over the head with it before. But currently, it's a pretty largely ignored page.
Please visit me, look at my stupid doodles, and elaborate on the many ways you despise me. I live for your hate.
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I too am lacking in the furniture. I heard the new Tool album, and though I have not had a chance to give it a serous listen, I like it quite a bit, and the packaging is awesome. I'm really happy for you and Deric both, getting a job you'll enjoy and in a cool town.
How far are you from Savannah?
How far are you from Savannah?