Birds

I created this for Rhobbin Rosenthal's 60th birthday. 

Happy Birthday!

I've done similar birds on Illustrater in the past, like this one from last year. It's actually easy and fun, once you got the principle shape down. 

I had a parrot pair, but I don't know where that image went. 

Hmmm....

I may have to try my other computer. If I do, I will post it next week.

On a different note, I have updated my storyboard portfolio. I took away some of the older projects and put in a new one. Check it out at;
laurencrumpportfolio.blogspot.com

Kansas Portraits

These are some of the pictures I help take while in Kansas. The studio, called Classy Kids, specializes in 'boutique' family portraits and private school photos. The photographer, Rhobbin Rosenthal, taught me how to center the subject and click at just the right moment. These are some of the photos we co

Most of the schools we took pictures at were infant-kindertgarden. For about 2-3 days each we shot the kids photos. There are three main poses for each child;

                                   Close up                                                                   Three Quarter

                                         Full Body                                          Three Quarter (hands in pockets)

These poses often sold well with the parents ordering pictures of their children. Since Classy Kids  is a small private business, the studio can give more attention and time to individual adjustments.

A perk I got to enjoy were glamor shots Rhobbin took of me. It was during the fall, so the back drop of many colored leaves made the shoot extra special. I also edited and photoshop the colors and slight imperfections. Nothing can teach you more about  photoshop editing than when it is your own face you are editing.

The ones above were done in Kansas in her studio backyard. I still haven't gotten over the vivid colors of the fall. Or how nice looking I am. 

This one was taken in California, when Rhobbin visited last summer. Though I was almost killed several times by passing cars, the resulting photo is still cool.

Just passing the time waiting for kids to shoot.

I learned so much from Rhobbin. When we were taking pictures, I was the shooter (one pointing and clicking the camera}, and Rhobbin was the tickler; the one to pose the kids, make them comfortable to laugh and get a winning smile from. The hardest job of all. We had shy kids, nervous kids, crying kids, stone-faced kids, and kids that didn't want their picture taken-period! But through it all Rhobbin kept a kind, patient smile on her face as she made them feel at ease and smile. 

I thank her for my wonderful experience in the midwest. If you would like to see more Rhobbin Rosenthal's work, her website is;  http://www.classykids.net/

   

Self Imposed Hiatus Over!

Eeeep! It's 2014 already!?!?!

It has been over a year since I added anything!!!  How embarrassing!

I have been so focused on my storyboard portfolio blog I guess this one has slipped my mind. A lot ... and yet not enough has happened since July 2012. I got a part time job to pay the bills while I looked for a job that's more involved in my field, but nothing panned out. I even took classes in Burbank at the Art Guild and Concept art Academy in Pasadena to gain more skills and meet more of the people out there. No luck so far.

I did get to go to Spain for 10 days. One word; breathtaking.

Then at the end of last summer I was offered a photography internship in, of all places, Kansas!
It was a paid internship with free housing and a chance to live somewhere else in the US for several months. How could I say no.

So from the end of August to the Beginning of November I learned about lighting, posing, camera malfunctions (which weren't all my fault), and how to make pre-school kids smile. The photographers main job was to photograph toddler thru pre-school kids for their fall photos.  She also does family sitting, senior pictures, and weddings. Needless to say, I learned a lot about the portrait business first hand.

As for Kansas, it's hot and sticky in the summer, crisp and colorful in the fall (may show pictures later on of the foliage) , and freezing in the winter. Best BBQ I've ever tasted, only problem was there was too much of it! The people where friendly, open, and all around nice. I meet family twice removed from my fathers side there that I just barely knew, but they welcomed me with open arms once they found out I was a cousin. All in all, I would like to go back and visit.

Now that the internship and holidays are all over, I will take up job hunting with more zeal and determination. I may find another part-time job to make ends meet, but for now I'm concentrating on sending applications and selling stuff online. Once I establish myself on etsy, I'll link it to this site so you can see my work.

I've made a lot of cool illustrations and craft pieces over the last year. These following drawings I created while in Kansas. There was all this scrap photo paper lying around, and I couldn't let it go to waste. I have found sharpies work well on this kind of paper, and the results speak for themselves.

       

              

More will come soon!

What a Year!
I graduated from 8 years of college, found a new job, and now embarking on a new journey with one goal in mind; find a job in the animation industry! Specifically in storyboarding with enough pay for an apartment that suits both my safety concerns and thrifty sensibilities.

After the push for finals and graduation, I was really burnt out. I felt like I had not a drop of creativity left. So, I took a 2 month break to rest up and look for a job. Which I found and am now enjoying. Retail may not be fun, but one has to admit you learn a lot about organizing.

I am currently taking an advanced life drawing class in Burbank, at the Animation Guild of all places, with Karl Gnass. I decided I need to try and explore other art venues outside of Orange County (specifically Fullerton). I'm really glad I made the decision, because not only am I learning under a different teacher, but I am rubbing elbows with people who work in the industry and talking with them.
Not to mention all the models are awesome!

Here are some life drawings I did  these past 2 months.

Pen and Marker time!

These are some doodles I made with my new pens and scrap pieces of spare paper. I have to say, I am quite proud of myself. This is an art style I have been playing around with for awhile, and I am pleased to say I will be doing more in the future.

It's like a game I play with myself, kinda like squiggle. I make one line or spiral, and see what I can design I can make from it. Its pretty fun and freeing! you never know what you would come up with.

This is defiantly on of my favorite, I am usually not a fan of pink, but for this one time I love it!!!

 This is an experiment to see what I can create with just four colors. Stand by for more upcoming trial tests. I am sure I will get it right ...

 This style I am going to try to replicate into a different form. I love the color contrast.

This one is as modern as I can get. I like the hair, but not too crazy about the top patterns.

Her hair makes me think of the kelp beds off the coast. I may do a bit more to her, put in a little more green and maybe some skin tones.

Interesting.... I was worried the yellow would be too saturated, but it looks cool. I am going to play around with this style a bit more...

Oooh, I almost forgot!

I have created a site for my animation portfolio. 

It has my pre-package for my story project, complete with 

character designs, concept art, and the actual storyboards.

Plus, there is my other character drawing, life drawing samples, and an 

extra storyboard!

If you would like, you can see it at:

laurencrumpportfolio@blogspot.com

Jeepers!

Jeepers! It's already March 2012 and I haven't posted a thing! This is my last semester before graduation and things have been sooo crazy! Just getting all assignments done and getting a portfolio together to send out by the end of this month has really put a hold on almost everything else in my life.

But, I did manage to get a few neat pics done between crazy assignments and sleeping. I've always been interested in fashion illustration, though I have never gone and made the garment myself. I hand inked, scanned, and then color them digitally. They really came out well.

By the next post, I hope to have some storyboards and character designs to show you all.

Storyboard

Hello everyone. I hope you all had a good Fall Break and ready for the craziness that is Christmas Shopping!
I had a portfolio interview with Nickelodeon and DreamWorks at my school just yesterday.

My character design was met with ok reviews. Nice style, they said, but need to ply more with forms, positions, and breakaway from keeping everything in porportion. The ONE thing that has been drilled into me since the beginning of my at schooling. So, it's going to be interesting in what  come up with.

The guy from Nick reviewed my work, and said my storyboarding was ok, but that I needed to experiment with different camera angles and horizon lines. I was a bit bummed, but I did go in order to find out if I was on the right track in my storyboarding, and now that I know what I can improve on, my artwork will be that much cooler.

Posted here is the first part of my storyboard for my class. I will probably go back and tweak it as suggested, but for now, it will be posted for your enjoyment.

It's a simple and silly story about a boy who is trying to get his pet unicorn-dinosaur to take a bath. in this first part, the scene is introduced and the pet has discovered a mud pond in the backyard...