Welcome to the new site!

So this is it! My new portfolio. I’ve been tweaking this in the back-end (hee) for who knows how long. And its mostly done! I just have to add the watercolour/ink embellishments to give it that really “illustrator” feel. Because that was my big dilemma. I have no problem creating websites for other people, or slick blog layouts, or stores or whatever. And Lord knows I’ve made enough of them. But when facing down my own portfolio, ugh, that was the hardest part.

I wanted it to have a really illustrator feel. I wanted it to show that yes, I muck about with ink, and paint and all these other materials. I didn’t want it to be shiny and sleek, but I did still want it to be clean. I think I’ve come up with a good medium. Now its a matter of completely avoiding the front end of the site so I don’t get sick of it and itch to change it.

I have 6 days till I am done school. And that is making me freak the hell out. I have spent the last 16 years of my life in school. And now I have to go out and earn a living and act like an adult. Well, at least, earn a living. Its facing the rest of my life that makes me both both anxious and happy that I’ve chosen to be an illustrator.

Anyway, the purpose of this blog, the sketchblog, will be to keep you up to date on my continued evolution of skill and art. Plus some other work related information — scheduling, inspiration, jobs and shows — and maybe some pictures of Pancakes.

Until then, I’m off to continue to freak out about the impending graduation. Mergh.