Its no secret WALL E is one of my favorite animation films, this update included’s a few beautiful concept boards from the PIXAR film. needless to say these drawing are sooo beautiful, the skill and simplicity are what i strive for in my work.
The Art of WALLE pt.2
the page below is beyond cool! i love concept designing for animation projects, you can really go in opposite directions when it comes to designing worlds. below that are some storyboards of concept backgrounds for the film, also very cool. i love the animation process and when i dive into books like these i get so motivated about my own work not to mention develop a greater appreciation for the film
On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin pt.1
On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection written by, Charles Darwin
On the origin of species (as its commonly known) is a fascinating book by the one and only Charles Darwin. this was not Darwin’s first book, but its my first Darwin book. I am a big believer in reading and learning and this book has been on the list for some time know, one day i came across while searching the library shelfs for something new to read. its a beautiful big blue book filled with A LOT of words and quite a few beautiful illustrations. not sure if Darwin him self made the illustrations but he certainly made all the observations. If you like history and science and nature or just learning i highly recommend the book.
below are a few beautiful pages from the first few charters -enjoy
the book is a bit dry but its packed with amazing facts and observations, so much that its a pretty easy read, its just a lot of information
if you want to learn more about Darwin and what made him who he became, read the book Mastery by Robert Greene. Greene covers Darwin in one of his chapters. an amazing book! the audiobook is available on youtube. https://powerseductionandwar.com/ this is a link to Greenes website.
this illustrations are sooooooooo coooooool!
Big Beautiful Blue Book
The Art of WALLE pt.1
What of mankind had to leave earth, and somebody forgot to turn off the last robot?
That is the question that the creators at PIXAR kept asking while developing their amazing and genre defying film WALL E. This film is one of my favorite in the Pixar universe for many reasons, but mostly because its a great story told with out any dialogue. They went back to the student film days and made a silent film or as its known pantomine. This is an incredibly difficult thing to do on such a large scale but they proved why they are Pixar.
Anyway, this is such a beautiful film and I will be sharing a few images from their art of book. below is a link for anyone interested in buying the book
https://www.amazon.com/Art-WALL-Tim-Hauser/dp/0811862356
WALL E (WASTE ALLOCATION LOAD LIFTER-EARTH CLASS)
NYICFF 2020
If you haven’t heard about the New York International Children’s Film Festival you have been missing out!
It is a festival geared towards children with film’s from every corner of the globe, there is live action and animation. 2D, stop motion and 3D. some story driven and some experimental, the festival has something for all ages. I highly recommend everyone to attend a future screening if possible. It runs from February 21 - March 15. Saturday and Sunday screenings with opening night being a Friday.
This is my 3rd year volunteering at the festival. I love helping out at such a cool place. A few pics from the 2nd weekend.
happy alex
Spain 2019 trip
A recent trip to my favorite place Barcelona Spain. I really really really really love the city of Barcelona, this was my 4th time there with a 5th already in the works. It is a place rich in culture, art and architecture. Growing up I thought about being an architect life how ever took me in another direction but not to far. When I travel a must is to wonder the streets with my sketch book, I stop and I draw I observe and process. Drawing the city and trying to capture all its glory is a challenge but a fun and satisfying one. It is one of my favorite things to do even when Im in my home city.
A few pics from Valencia a city 4 hours south of Barcelona, It’s known for its City of Arts and Sciences which I must say is Spectacular!. A must visit for anyone, its architecture is out of this world. Its scale and design is something very rare. We need more gems like this. Talk about thinking outside the box
Oroboros art show
Showed some work at the Oroboros art show on the 22nd. Always a good time. New artist new connections
Read MoreKlee pt.2
More Images from Will Grohmann beautiful book title Klee. Below is a link, I highly recommend buying it, If that is not an option go to your local library and ask for it.
Klee pt.1
Paul Klee is one of the most well known figures from the bauhaus period. His painting and teachings on art and form and color are very interesting till this day. He experiment with some really interesting shapes, colors and lines. Although I find a lot of his work fascinating I also find plenty of it weird. Non the less I do enjoy certain pieces and its always a treat to flip through pages and study his work.
Below are a few scanned images from the beautiful book by Will Grohmann title KLEE.
I do not own or claim any rights to any of the images from this book. I suggest buying it on amazon
( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0810912082/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2 ) or requesting it from your local library.
what a beautiful studio, the man was always working on different paintings at once
Mrs.Klee
Like i said he has some weird work, but don’t we all when we are experimenting
very interesting
beautiful!
there are many more beautiful paintings I will be sharing within the next few post, check back weekly for more. -thanks alex-
My trip to Costa Rica
Recent took a trip with 5 friends to the beautiful land of Costa Rica, America Central. We stayed by the beautiful Playa Hermosa and by the just "okay" San Jose capital.
The beaches are beautiful while the city has its beauty like any other city, but the pollution from gas powered vehicles is very high. I could feel the smog with every breath. ​
​So if you ever get the chance take a trip to the beauty cost of Costa Rica.
We spent time in Playa Tamarindo, busting with young people, great tourists place, popular surf and many travellers​ especially around the hostels of the area.
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first views of the country
sunset from the airbnb
wondering local
volcano
makers market
local restaurant
volcano irazu
these trees where so common
Playa Tamarindo
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massive tree, so cool
sick guy all week
serious ziplining, so much fun
airport naps, get them where you can
Exploring some jungle
Soviet Union Documents and the Russian Revolution
A few scan images from David King’s Red Star Over Russia. An amazing book with so many beautiful illustrations and photographs. Below are a few documents from the book. I hope to share more in future post.
Blanton Museum of Art visit pt.2
A few other images from my recent visit to Austin Texas.
Blanton Museum of Art visit pt.1
I recently spent a week in Austin Texas. Let me say the weather was perfect and the city has something for everyone. From Nature to Night life, Art/music to food, Austin has it all. Also very very nice people. But any who I went to the Blanton museum of art located in the downtown area next to the Bullock Texas state history museum.
I high recommend visiting the Ellsworth Kelly building. If you plan it right you can catch some beautiful lighting. Check out their website for more information https://blantonmuseum.org/
Naturally I took a whole lotta photos, not because I was on holiday but because there was a lot and I mean a lot of work that really stood out to me. With the exception of a handful of contemporary pieces I enjoyed the whole museum. Everything form traditional to the abstract was candy for my eyes and sugar for my brain. So enjoy the slide show and hope you can one day visit the museum for your self.
P.s. there is so much that I will be making two updates for this. So half the pictures now and half next update
Ellsworth Kelly building
Stuart Davis
Blanton museum of art
Calvin and Hobbes the essential
This update will be a good one. I’ve got a lot of images of one of my favorite comics. I love everything about it. The style the colors the humor, Its all so so amazing and fun to read. A true fun comic that makes me laugh and puts a smile on my face. Enough said, enjoy the visual bliss!!
The Essential Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson. Publish by Andrews McMeel Publishing. LLC
