Projects

Cal Rice Photography

May 07

I recently launched my latest web design project, Cal Rice Photography.  It was  fun project because I realized that with photography portfolios, less design is better.  I really wanted Cal’s photography to do all the talking. This project also marks my first collaboration with Matt Vickers from Envexslabs. Matt is a great developer, fast and efficient, thus I would recommend him to anyone.  I really enjoy not having to code, but allow Matt’s expertise to shine through.  Thanks Matt.

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Ben Stable Spot – matte paintings

Apr 21

Ben Stable spot from Fuzz Studios on Vimeo.

I had the privilege of creating some matte paintings for a short animation a few months back.  This was my first take at matte paintings and I feel like I have learned a lot.  The cool thing about matte paintings is that the backgrounds are always secondary, however, without them the whole thing just doesn’t work. I worked with a great studio out of Texas called Fuzz Studios. Nate from Fuzz Studios did a great job in making the animation, paintings, and characters all work together.  Check them out if you are ever looking for some video or animation productions.

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The Real Reason We Don’t Swim at Deeper Life

Mar 22

You may have never known why were aren’t to swim at Deeper Life Bible Camp.  All these many years a secret has been kept in the depths of Blackduck Lake.  May the Lord protect you as you venture out into the mirky waters.

Wow, what a fun piece to put together.  So much of this I feel was done in my head.  Below I have a few images documenting my process.  Enjoy :)

The watercolor/digital process.

Everything starts with a sketch. Coming up with the idea can sometimes the most fascinating part of the whole journey. The sketch is scanned into the computer and I draw on it a bit digitally to get it ready for projection.

My latest illustration purchase is a brand new Artograph.  This projector allows me to project quite nicely a sketch for enlargement.  I place my paper below on the table and draw away.

This is the final drawing before I watercolor on BFK printmaking paper.  BFK was my favorite paper for printmaking as an an art student at the university. The drawing is scanned and will be kept to lay over the watercolor so I don’t loose my lines.

Let the watercoloring begin!  This is the most difficult of the process for me, because I am new to watercolor…and boy do I have tons to learn.  I do my best here to stay consistent with color, so I have less to do in post production on the computer.  The watercolor is scanned and ready to go.

And now the really fun part is the digital process.  From the scanned watercolor I place my previously scanned line drawing on top of my watercolor so as to get back my lines lost in the watercolor process.  Then comes color correction, and layers upon layers of painting. I enjoy using custom brushes, airbrushing techniques, and other various layer types to achieve the above image.

So that is my watercolor/digital process in a nutshell.  My next painting will be of my crested gecko, ThimbleTack.

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The Real Chaser

Feb 11

Hey friends.  DLBC Update: With camp rolling around the corner I have painted this piece for the cover of the brochure and the huge poster.  I can’t wait to show it to you in action.

Watercolor and Digital

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Seth Bjornrud

Feb 01

My buddy Seth is putting on a little show at Dunn Brothers on the 18th. This  poster is going up around town to promote the event.  Seth has a fantastic ability to blend catchy melodies with meaningful lyrics.  Come check out my friend, the singer/songwriter, the amazing, the very single (that’s right ladies) Seth Bjornrud.

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Benefit Punk Rock Show

Jan 12

When I was in high school I loved punk rock.  If fact, I was even in a band.  We were quite silly, but we had tons of fun.  This poster is for a punk rock showing coming up here in Bemidji, for the Helen Greene Benefit. I really enjoyed the use of fun colors and “punk” theme here.  It is a bit of the beaten path for me, which is always a good thing.  I hope you all enjoy.

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Chasing Clarence: T-shirt design

Dec 29

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Hurray for fun tshirt designs.  This comp will most likely hit the shirts within a month or so.  Stay tuned to hear how you can purchase your very own Chasing Clarence tshirt.

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Benefit for Helen Greene

Dec 11

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Dear friends,

Tomorrow is the Benefit for Helen Greene.  If you are in the Bemidji area please stop out tomorrow at the Bemidji Town Hall for the event at 1:00 pm.  I created this poster for the event and you should see them around town.

Cheers!

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Christmas Cards: Elves like snowmen

Dec 09

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Merry Christmas.  I am very excited to announce my first in a series of Christmas Cards.  As the holiday draws near make sure you great your friends and family with a warm Happy Christmas.  These cards will be available to purchase at the Helen Greene: Silent Auction and Dinner this Saturday and also from my Deviant Art Store.

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