Big News!

I got engaged on Sunday night! I couldn't be happier and more excited. I was so shocked when Ben popped the question. He kept the secret hidden very well. :)

He went to my parents first, and that I really appreciate. It's old-fashioned, but means a lot. My mother sent him her engagement ring, which I now wear proudly. She also gave us their wedding bands. Having these passed onto me, and us, means so much more than just purchasing at a jewelry store. It truly embodies my family's blessing.

The Tell-Tale Heart

 
I'm a bit excited for a new project I'm starting to plan out and work on. Specifically, it's the visual component for my Thesis, to which I have a goal to finish by the end of this ten-week semester. That way I can get my degree when I walk across the stage for June's graduation.

So, what am I doing? A comic / sequential art adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart." Those of you who know me or my style will probably question whether or not it will be successful, or if I'll end up turning it into some cute children's book - somehow. I am optimistic that I can pull this off and do something outside of my comfort zone.

I will post my progress here as I scan it and continue along. Be prepared for something pretty cool... and different. For me, anyway.

Tokyo Sketchbook

Hi all!
Sorry for the lack of updates. I find myself falling out of a routine when it comes to updating this. School has been pretty busy.

I know I shared some of my Tokyo photographs, but I haven't yet shown some of my sketchbook I took with me everywhere while on the trip.

Enjoy!

Tokyo adventures- Continued!

More from my adventures in Tokyo this winter. :)

A few more pictures from Tokyo.

More Tokyo adventures. Most of these are taken in Ginza and nearby the Edo-Tokyo Museum.

Also- we got to meet Hiroki Mafuyu. :)

Tokyo

Brushing off the cobwebs here. I recently went to Tokyo for two weeks, and I had the most amazing time. Best two weeks of my life, for sure.

What's New?

Hi all, just a quick update to dust off the cobwebs here and say what's happening as of late.

I'm updating for you from my parent's house in New York, where I've been since Thursday. I'm home till the end of the month to visit family, register my new car, and see some old friends. Oh, and enjoy the absolutely gorgeous weather. Have I mentioned that it's already been in the 100's down in Savannah? It hit a high of 80-something today on Long Island, and it's been really great. No humidity sells it for me. But anyway...

Monday Night Crew: Art (c) Jason Clarke. /plug plug plug

I may be off from my solid-weekly-paycheck job, but I'm with my second job- still coloring the comics for Monday Night Crew while I'm here at home. The artist and I have set up a free filesharing account to easily send .PSD files back and forth to each other. Speaking of coloring comics, I've been really enjoying being the colorist for the webcomic. It looks great on the site and the comic really pops, and I've been getting some good practice and improving my skills at the same time. It's a win-win for all!

In about a week, my new car should be registered and on the road! I'm too excited, because the last car I owned was twenty years old and had a slew of mechanical issues from day one (when we bought it back in '06). It served me well, though, and for a long time. I'm stoked about my upgrade though, THAT'S for sure.

Gonna get back to my Hey Arnold! marathon via my good friend Derek's Netflix instant queue. Just updated my iPod Touch to the iOS4, so I've got to play around with the new features!

Peace out!