Aaron's Blah Blah Blog

Mama Monster

2012-01-26T08:31:00.001-08:00

I heard late that V Magazine and Lady Gaga were doing a contest where you send in a sketch of her and if they chose it will put it in their next issue. I missed the deadline, but thought I'd do it anyway.ch

Twist, Twirl, and shout

2012-01-24T00:27:00.000-08:00

Speed painting practice.

Bedtime

2012-01-20T08:25:00.000-08:00

Most nights, this is how I end up falling asleep

Prepared?

2012-01-17T13:18:00.000-08:00

Having just moved back from Vancouver, I had my car packed beyond belief. It was like a clown car everything we fit in and took out of it in the end. As much preparation you try to do for something like this though, there always seem to be those obvious things you forget about.

The Chupacabra

2012-01-16T21:49:00.001-08:00

Hey I found the Chupacabra. You know, the goatsucker.

Profile of a Tuna

2012-01-16T08:31:00.000-08:00

Quickie portrait of my cat Tuna

A Home Among the Gum Trees

2012-01-13T15:18:00.000-08:00

There's a goofy Australian country singer, John Williamson, who has a song by this title. This image popped into my head when I was listening to it the other day.

Pied Pipin'

2012-01-13T15:16:00.000-08:00

I always enjoyed my walks through Vancouver. So often I'd encounter the local wildlife, that between the skunks, raccoons, cats, and squirrels I felt like the Pied Piper of West End.

Passionate typing

2012-01-13T15:14:00.000-08:00

My friend, Karen I'll call her, types very agressively and loud, or as I would put it, she's a passionate typist. It really sounds like she's beating the hell out of that keyboard, but apparently it's just the way she types.

Routine

2012-01-13T15:12:00.001-08:00

Moving from Vancouver where we lived on the 11th floor to Oakland where we live on the ground level of a street with lots of foot traffic makes you realize there's certain routines that need some adjustment.

Paula has butter issues

2012-01-13T15:09:00.000-08:00

Conversations with my mom typically hover between my sister's kids and food. Under the food umbrella, Paula Deen is often mentioned. My mom's fascinated by her, as I am, but for different reasons. Her mutual bond with Paula though can be explained in one word...butter.

New remo reel for me!

2011-12-10T23:34:00.000-08:00

http://vimeo.com/33473605

Production stills from my short film. Woohoo!

2011-12-10T17:02:00.000-08:00

Render time!

2011-11-23T10:08:00.001-08:00

Here's the latest render from my short film.

Progress!

2011-11-08T19:35:00.001-08:00

I'm in the middle of animating my film, though there's not much left to go. A little over a month to go!

Woman! Woman! Woman!

2011-10-24T15:23:00.000-07:00

Animation test

2011-09-27T15:02:00.000-07:00

Character model unskinned

2011-09-07T20:14:00.000-07:00

Yeeehaw!

Orca test animation

2011-09-04T13:06:00.000-07:00

Here's a little test I've done on this orca I modeled, rigged, textured as well.

In progress movie poster for my film...

2011-08-26T23:08:00.000-07:00

Progress

2011-08-15T10:37:00.000-07:00

Here's a few things I've been working on lately...

More concept art...

2011-08-01T10:05:00.000-07:00

More sneak peaks of concept art for my film.

Lumberjack variations

2011-07-11T17:42:00.000-07:00

For a project I'm working on...

Sketches from the Vancouver Zoo

2011-06-20T07:10:00.000-07:00

Ryan Hayes

2011-06-17T23:07:00.000-07:00

For my buddy Ryan.

Business Cat in Canda

2011-06-17T23:03:00.000-07:00

...at the bus stop showing support for the new home team

Arapaima Trouble

2011-06-17T22:59:00.000-07:00

Woohoo, I'm up in Vancouver now! I'm a little behind posting here so I'll play catch up now. We went to the Vancouver Aquarium a few days ago and I saw this huge fish there, the Arapaima. It's based in South America and is considered one of the largest freshwater fish in the world. This one was close to 7ft! Anyway, it gave me the idea for this image.

For The Birds

2011-05-27T16:34:00.000-07:00

Farewell sketch for my last day at work and last full week in the Bay. I'm moving to Vancouver!

Jia Shen, Rock You Founder

2011-05-24T18:58:00.000-07:00

Here's my caricature of Rock You founder Jia Shen

Mike Lu

2011-05-24T18:57:00.000-07:00

Caricature of co-worker Mike Lu.

Israel Ibarra

2011-05-24T18:55:00.000-07:00

Caricature done of co-worker Israel Ibarra

A Perfect Caturday Night

2011-05-24T18:48:00.000-07:00

Here's a gift I made recently for a family member.

The name's Ash. Housewares.

2011-05-10T01:13:00.000-07:00

Jackass Knoxville

2011-05-05T08:25:00.001-07:00

Let's put a smile on that face!

2011-05-04T06:43:00.000-07:00

Tim 'Timmy' Burton

2011-05-02T11:13:00.000-07:00

Danny Trejo

2011-04-29T08:07:00.000-07:00

The King

2011-04-22T12:30:00.001-07:00

George Lucas

2011-04-20T10:46:00.000-07:00

Mr. Eko

2011-04-19T10:54:00.000-07:00

I wanted to do a value study, so I decided to focus on Mr. Eko from Lost. He was my favorite character.

Journey

2011-04-15T21:25:00.001-07:00

For Illustration Friday's theme 'Journey'. I take things WAY too literally sometimes.

Vegetables for the week

2011-04-15T18:33:00.000-07:00

Nom nom nom

Tomatoes

2011-04-13T08:20:00.000-07:00

Well it was supposed to be vegetable week, but while tomatoes are typically found in the vegetable section of the grocery store, they're actually fruit since they contain seeds. Good times!

Turnip Tuesday!

2011-04-12T11:16:00.000-07:00

Vegetable week!

2011-04-11T07:26:00.000-07:00

Indiglow

2011-04-07T08:08:00.000-07:00

Let there be light!

Duet

2011-04-05T01:09:00.000-07:00

The Shapes Of Things To Come

2011-04-04T16:36:00.000-07:00

Lord Fuzz of Queensland

2011-03-24T11:07:00.000-07:00

Wombats have feelings too.

2011-03-24T11:06:00.000-07:00

Sketch 'n' Color

2011-03-22T06:15:00.000-07:00

I've decided I'll start a series of the "gentleman" characters. Next is sketch prep. for a painting of Sir Croaks A Lot

Colored Doggy designs

2011-03-21T08:10:00.000-07:00

Lord Barron Von Parrotpants

2011-03-18T11:33:00.000-07:00

Wombats

2011-03-17T10:10:00.000-07:00

Wombats concepts I'm workin' on for a game.

RUN!

2011-03-16T09:26:00.000-07:00

I made this as a gift for a greyhound fanatic.

Romantic Evening?

2011-03-07T10:06:00.000-08:00

The technology addiction is starting to elevate a bit too much. We’re turning into the people from Wall-e, where we just live through our computers and phones. I notice when I’m out to dinner that a lot of couples and/or groups of people just sit there at a table together and fidget around with their phones. What’s the point of being out with people then? Maybe they don’t care since they’re all doing it, but I find it very rude when people are out with me and all they do is sit there on their phones. Obviously they have more important things to do than being with the people they’re with. Look around when you’re out next, and you’ll be sure to see it. It’s really putting a huge gap in our real, physical relationships. Enjoy your phones, but realize the time when they should be put away to enjoy the company of others. No app. can do this!

Vince Vaughn

2011-03-04T10:33:00.000-08:00

Business Cat's id laminate

2011-02-28T08:47:00.000-08:00

Business Cat waits for the bus

2011-02-25T11:15:00.000-08:00

Seth Macfarlane

2011-02-25T11:14:00.001-08:00

When Doves Cry

2011-02-23T09:56:00.000-08:00

Off to see Prince tonight :D

Business Cat!

2011-02-23T09:55:00.000-08:00

Gas station restrooms

2011-02-18T11:05:00.000-08:00

Yuck.

Sketches from a visit to the California Academy of Sciences

2011-02-17T21:53:00.000-08:00

Tribute

2011-02-11T07:53:00.001-08:00

Send off sketch for a co-worker as it's her last day.

Trucks

2011-02-11T00:15:00.000-08:00

I get a big kick out of those trucks I see on the highway with the HUGE stack of boxes in back. It never makes logical sense how they stay up, but somehow they do. Good times!

Everyone Wants to be a Cat

2011-02-09T07:25:00.000-08:00

Meow?

BiPolar Bear

2011-02-08T14:40:00.000-08:00

Bunneh

2011-02-07T23:03:00.000-08:00

I saw the Sylvain Chomet's the Illusionist over the weekend and was inspired to draw a bunny.

West End Grills

2011-02-03T23:22:00.000-08:00

Bad pun, sorry. In case you're not familiar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3j2NYZ8FKs

cocoNUTS

2011-02-03T08:33:00.001-08:00

Ever tried to open a coconut? Hard huh? Hawaiians must have this one nailed :D

One of these things is not like the otherrrrrr!!

2011-02-02T12:16:00.001-08:00

Jawa Tuna

2011-02-02T12:14:00.000-08:00

Whenever I see my black cat Tuna staring back at me in the dark, she reminds of the Jawas from Star Wars.

Peaple

2011-02-02T12:11:00.000-08:00

Seeing things from a different perspective

2011-01-28T22:23:00.000-08:00

Doggy designs

2011-01-27T22:39:00.000-08:00

That first step is always the hardest...

2011-01-26T12:45:00.000-08:00

Fitter, happier, more productive...

2011-01-24T23:37:00.000-08:00

Thom Yorke...interesting...

Dude...

2011-01-19T11:34:00.000-08:00

I miss Lost :(

The Plan

2011-01-14T20:18:00.000-08:00

Jerry Loomy

2011-01-03T20:21:00.001-08:00

I recently started a character design class, which I'm super excited about. Our first project was a greasy, untrustworthy little car salesman named Jerry Loomy. Check it out.

Happy Holidays!

2010-12-22T11:40:00.000-08:00

Shamone!

Tron Cat

2010-12-20T09:02:00.000-08:00

Inspired by the new movie, it's Tuna Tron!

My Writing Abilities

2010-12-17T10:48:00.001-08:00

I was explaining to someone the other day that my atrocious handwriting is like a drunk pigeon got ahold of a pencil and started doodling all over a piece of paper. So I figured it seemed like an interesting image.

Snowy Owl

2010-12-14T17:11:00.000-08:00

I'm fascinated by Snowy Owls. They're so odd looking, yet so beautiful at the same time. They always look pissed too.

The New Shoes

2010-07-20T00:08:00.001-07:00

I just recently picked up a new pair of shoes, and this past weekend my lovely cat Tuna decided that's where she'd vomit her newest hairball into. Ahhhhhh, good times.

"Shake It, Like A Latitude Sun"

2010-03-26T01:43:00.000-07:00

Here's my wee tribute to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. I've become a bigger and bigger fan of them over time. They do a great punk/dance blend. I first saw their music video for the song Zero when I was in Christchurch, New Zealand. I loved the song, and I now only associate that with when I was there. Makes me happy now everytime I hear it.
Their other music video for the song Heads Will Roll is pretty cool too. Has a great stylized look to it and features a pretty good dancing werewolf.

Underground Party

2010-03-17T00:49:00.001-07:00

This is for Illustration Friday's theme 'Subterranean'. I don't know, if this is Hell, sign me up...looks like they're having fun. Well, it SEEMS like fun except they'd probably be dancing to stuff like Ace of Base, Miley Cyrus, and Keisha.

Brave

2010-03-10T01:27:00.000-08:00

This piece is for Illustration Friday, with the theme being Brave. It's scary making that initial move, but of course you'll never know until you try. If I hadn't spoken up at that bus stop years ago, I wouldn't be with my now wife. Good times!

Triumphant Return

2010-03-04T20:58:00.001-08:00

Quickie sketches from the zoo today. Glad to be back there. I miss it :(

Co Workers

2010-01-25T23:30:00.001-08:00

Another day at the office...

I've been so absent from the blog lately. I'm trying to get back into it again, but with my schedule right now, it's gonna be tough. I think I'll start off with some once a week sketches joining up with Illustration Friday again. Let's light this candle!

Merry Pagan Hannukah!

2009-12-20T10:00:00.000-08:00

Uhhhh, did I cover my bases there? Well Happy Holidays everyone. It's just a happy time of year in my opinion, wheather you're celebrating something or not. It's been a great year for my now wife and I, with our marriage and now honeymoon to New Zealand in a few weeks. Woohoo!
Have fun everyone and we'll see you next year!

Close Your Eyes

2009-12-11T03:10:00.000-08:00

Just saw Bebel Gilberto tonight with my wife. She was awesome...kinda like a laid back Alanis Morrisette. It's all Bossa Nova music and oh so lively.

Happy Halloween

2009-10-31T00:55:00.000-07:00

Tuna has an affinity for bad movies....sorry. What are you gonna be?

Blog Hiatus

2009-07-15T01:02:00.000-07:00

I've been crazy busy lately with work, volunteering, wedding prep, and a very exciting new project that's top secret right now, but I'll chat eventually about it. Not sure how much I'll be sleeping the rest of the month, but hey, I think it'll be worth it. Having said this I've decided to sacrifice the blog for the time being. Be back soon though! Also I'm off to Disneyland in a few weeks. Woohoo! Pirates, Haunted House, I'll see you soon!

Old School

2009-07-08T01:52:00.000-07:00

Oh sure, we've been fans since the Jackson 5.

Wanna Be Startin' Something

2009-07-06T22:57:00.001-07:00

What's better to combine my two loves (my cat Tuna and Michael Jackson) for a tribute. It's really sad he passed. It eerily mirrored Health Ledger and Elvis. It was the first thing I saw as I exited the plane in Wisconsin. Not the way I was hoping to kick off my birthday, but that's life. Obviously there's a million different things that could be said about the man. Either way, it's generally nicer to remember the good times and the fact that he was human...no matter how bizarre. I think I'll dedicate the rest of this month's blog pics to Michael Jackson inspired images.
Eeeeehee!

Return to Oz

2009-06-25T02:32:00.000-07:00

I'm flying back to my homeland of Wisconsin in the morning. If I could find a cheesehead hat to put on Tuna that would be awesome, and I know exactly the look I'd get from her if I did. Anyway I'm going back to celebrate my birthday and go to Summerfest! Always a good time. So until next week, see y'all later!

Waitin' for the Bus

2009-06-24T01:30:00.000-07:00

Always some interesting characters at the bus stop...

quick monkey sketch...

2009-06-23T01:43:00.001-07:00