New look!

I was designing a business card for myself so I decided to place the same aesthetic here so that they match. Got it cleaner by using the same template of our Dos Ilustros blog (which I like), Blogger's "Simple". The header graphic's typeface is the elegant Neutraface by House Industries. Thank's to my talented friend Jeremy Rosario for the recommendation!

Fangchorman

Fangs + Ron Burgundy = Vampire Anchorman

("Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy" without fangs done for the "ICONS" show on February 2013)

Jacob & Bailey

Last year I had the great pleasure to do an illustration for my friend & co-worker Jacob Kaplan's Save-The-Date wedding postcard. The final illustration was painted on an 8.5"x11" gessoed illustration board with Golden acrylics. The wedding just got recently recently featured on the wedding website "Style Me Pretty" and since they posted a picture of the final postcard, I wanted to show how it was printed: http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/picture/930969

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Photo by Jessica Leigh Bozard

Here's a shot from my Instagram of Bailey and Jacob with the illustration in the background: http://instagram.com/p/REpzHIgsXK/

The entire wedding was beautiful and nicely styled! If you'd like to check out more shots of it, you can do so here: http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/11906

Congrats Bailey & Jacob!

Kleeman and Mike at the Florida Film Festival 2013!

Great news! The Florida Film Festival will be screening "Kleeman and Mike in Backyard Jam" as part of their Animated Shorts program this year! This program is one of the most popular at the festival and it's actually Kleeman and Mike's second time at the festival, the first being the "Kleeman and Mike: Animated Short" back in 2005 (which I represented).

Creator Randy Christopher will be flying in from San Diego for the event and I will be there as well showing support. I actually go every year to both of the Animated Shorts and International Animated Shorts programs as there is always something interesting to see every year. It'll be great to see the short on the big screen. Hope to see you there, make sure you say hi!

You will be able to buy tickets soon at the Enzian box office or the website: http://floridafilmfestival.com/

Also check out Central Florida's Enzian theater if you like independent movies: http://enzian.org/


If you haven't checked out the short, see it here:

http://kleemanandmike.com/
or
http://vimeo.com/53638798


ps. I will also be doing a presentation of the short and it's process at my school, Full Sail University, during their "Hall of Fame Week 2013" in the 2nd week of February. You'll be able to get in if you're a student or staff member!

ICONS tonight!

Doing this art show TONIGHT! I'll be there from 8ish-11, come say hi & check out some cool art! It's $5 before 10pm, $10 after.

Here's a preview of my piece at Instagram (follow me: girson26):

http://instagr.am/p/U4i2mJgsUm/

ICONS +

Doing this art show next Sat. with friends +Ernie Turner, +George Frei, &+STEVE PARKER. Come check out some great art & music at Thee Grotto in downtown Orlando, my latest piece "Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy" will be on display! Images coming to the blog soon, go to the Facebook event page for details:

http://www.facebook.com/events/472730879457330/

I also want to remind everybody that the FROSTED 3D anti-bullying Kickstarter campaign is still going at 20 days left and we'd love your help to make it happen! Please donate and share the link if you can!

http://kck.st/X1EQ0f


Here's a recent 20s'/30's cartoon character from my sketchbook at Dos Illustros:

http://dosillustros.blogspot.com/2013/01/20s30s-animated-character.html


And if you haven't seen "Kleeman and Mike in Backyard Jam", the latest animated short I worked on, then head on over here to check it out! We entered it at the Florida Film Festival for 2013, crossing our fingers!

http://vimeo.com/53638798


Peaces!

-hugo


UPDATE at 4:10pm:

I was just informed that "Kleeman and Mike in Backyard Jam" was featured in YouTube's Network A Skate channel! Check it out here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/NetworkASkate
http://goo.gl/WtlrS

ps. Fun fact: comedian Paul Rodriguez's son is a pro skater featured on the channel!

FROSTED

Hey guys, first off I want to thank everybody who's been watching and liking the "Kleeman and Mike in Backyard Jam" animated short. Feel free to share it an like it on the Vimeo page by clicking on the heart and if you haven't seen it, it's located here: http://vimeo.com/53638798

Next I want to talk about a project that I am involved in promoting: my über-talented friend James Parris' "FROSTED". It is a 3D stereoscopic animated short that will also serve as an anti-bullying tool. Very cool (sorry for the pun) & commendable! At the moment they are looking for funding on Kickstarter and we would be forever grateful for your help in spreading the word and contributing if you are able. I know the kind of work that James produces and this will prove to be as great as his other professional work. Here is more info on "FROSTED" and check out the video on the Kickstarter page:



If you or someone you know has been a victim of bullying, we're launching a project that will interest you. Without a doubt, FROSTED will be the coolest piece of anti-bullying entertainment EVER.

Only one catch: It needs YOUR HELP. We have to get this fundraiser viral very quickly. Would you consider helping us by spreading the link to our Kickstarter campaign? (And of course, if you can make a pledge, we will be extremely grateful!)
Kickstarter:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1031476088/frosted-an-anti-bullying-fantasy-in-3d
http://kck.st/X1EQ0f

Follow us on Twitter @Frosted3D
twitter.com/Frosted3D
Like our FB page
www.facebook.com/Frosted3D


Check out the animatic (storyboards set in running time)!
http://vimeo.com/46079195


Enjoy and thank you for your help!

-hugo