Actually meant to post this a few days ago... WHOOPS!

These are two characters from the Dwarven campaign I've been playing in for a few months. That's Adrik, one of our tanky defender type dwarfs, and Borias, our resident cleric.. of the goddess of death. That's a dead bird he's holding by the way.

What time is it!?

A quick and dirty 3 minute sketch.
Did I mention Im a horrible artist?

Poster update - Print Version

The final version of the commissioned poster.

I actually got this done last week, but I haven't had a chance to get it up until now (due to a super busy weekend schedule.)

Steve said it's only a matter of time until I hear the phrase "I don't know what I want, but I'll know it when I see it." And gave me tips on how to emotionally distance myself from work. I think that's probably why he keeps personal projects completely seperate from work projects. I know a couple people who can mix business with pleasure (make a fun app and sell it, make a fun website and use it to generate capital, etc.), but I think they're two different worlds.

Shane fought the law...

...OF EVOLUTION!

Update on Poster Work

After meeting with the client, this is the second draft of the product. Also, she's asked me to put together a banner to hang at the show. One of the bands is supposed to send me some artwork, so I may ditch the whole "hardcore lightning background" thing entirely if I start putting logos on there, although I'm not sure what kind of "artwork" they have in mind. Thoughts?

In other news, I met a local film student who asked for my contact info when I told him that I score films... apparently the Uni he goes to doesn't have a film scoring program, but they need people to do music for their film department, and it just happens to be my... thing. Honestly I'm more excited about that than any graphic design jobs. I just hope he calls.

Batman is a dick.

Sunday, Sunday, Someday!

Sound of Music CAGE MATCH!

Poster Mockup

I got a poster commission from an event organizer I met through volunteering. Here's my first mock up, which I just sent to the client.

It's a rock show, and I tried to incorporate the school colors (but I HATE purple, so.. yeah.)

Thoughts? Any and all suggestions/criticisms welcome. This is my first paid commission and I do NOT want to fuck it up. I have a casual meeting with the client tomorrow. For more of my (older) posters: http://www.jennrichards.com/posters.php

Shane's Party Maze!

Cappuccino, "Beauts 'n Bikes"

Character design sketch of Victoria Capella and her bike "Cappuccino". Capella is a member of Motorcade, a gang of motorbike rebels living under the government's oppressive "motor law." They ride motorcycles around and cause trouble for the regime. It's cool.

Sketches of her counterparts and the eventual finished illustrations will be posted on http://www.poormansbread.com

Theme #2- No Parents, No Rules!

Time to let your rebellious side LOOSE!

Dress the way YOU want to!

Eat what you want, nobody gonna cook YOU crappy casserole!

Party until you DROP, buddy!

The rules no longer apply-

No Parents = NO RULES!!

Movie Night!

We find our hero perusing the VHS tapes at his local Wiz Bang Video store. What will our intrepid adventurer decide to watch on this rainy March evening...

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Oh look, a Lady Gaga post!

I think that the woman we know as "Lady Gaga" is actually a pretty complex and interesting figure. It seems like her sexuality and glam rock image have eclipsed her personhood. She's a natural brunette, passionate about civil rights, and has studied music at a conservatory. Even though the medium she has chosen isn't the most natural for many people, she is still an artist true to her own ideologies. So I chose to portray her au natural in the hope of reminding people that beneath that thick exterior of makeup, hair dye, costuming, and special effects, there is a talented, beautiful person who has more in common with the rest of humanity than appears at first glance.

Musical Sounds

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Theme #1- The Sound of Music

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sound_of_Music

Take some inspiration from a classic musical/movie. Try to picture yourself in the beautiful Austrian Alps, running from Nazis. Feel the beauty of music in the face of adversity.

Or you can make a Lady Gaga joke, like me!

Theme suggested by Jenn