WHITNEY MISCH

2011-11-18T20:26:00.001-08:00

Some doodles

2011-08-01T09:46:00.000-07:00

Some unfinished stuff, and a pic of my new computer set up.

Wreckage stuff

2011-05-03T07:03:00.000-07:00

Sample logo and website for an indie game I was working on. I made the logo back when I was working on the project, but I needed a web design portfolio, so I mocked up a website using it.

Pick one!

2011-04-20T06:29:00.000-07:00

Was painting this little guy, then I decided to see if other colors work better. Which one works the best?

Im back! (pt 2)

2011-04-14T06:48:00.001-07:00

First thing from the new studio. I'm gonna get back to the weekly updates now that I'm settled in a little bit.

Anyway, here is a thing. Need to clean up/actually draw the hands...

I'm back!!

2011-04-07T04:57:00.001-07:00

So a little over a month ago I moved out of my parents house (yay!) and into a new place. This new place had an unused basement area that I turned into a studio for myself!

Took sooo long, and I wasn't really drawing much during this time, which is a bit depressing. But now it's done, and I can draw allllll I want in my sweet new space!

(sorry for the bad photomerge, I'm no expert.)

Don't be fooled by these pics, this space is pretty big. That desk in there (which I built from scratch!) is eight feet long. And the TV on it is a 32".

Before pics

2011-02-11T07:36:00.001-08:00

For posterity. before I mess this one up.

2011-02-10T19:26:00.001-08:00

Not sure if I'm going to take this further or not.

2011-02-01T11:05:00.000-08:00

Here is a character I've been working on. Started in pencil, and then scanned in and finished the lines in PS. I will probably never try to do lines in PS again. Unless I have a cintiq or something. Took forever.

And here is a doodle that went a bit too far.

2011-01-23T10:04:00.000-08:00

Finally got some down time to sit down and draw.

Transport creature sketches

2011-01-14T07:40:00.000-08:00

Very large, lethargic hoofed mammals. Good at climbing mountainous terrain.

These ones mostly missed the mark on the lethargic aspect.

[edit] Obviously the bird at the bottom is not a mammal.

2011-01-07T04:58:00.001-08:00

Something I'm working on. Not sure which color scheme to go with.

2011 Resolutions.

2011-01-02T09:05:00.000-08:00

Full illustration/concept art portfolio (maybe 3d too).
Full time, non contract position at a game or art related company.
Buy a new computer (not on credit).
Pay off all credit cards.
Credit Score of 750 or higher.
3 months expenses rainy day fund.
Begin retirement savings.

2010's resolutions.

Land a job in games (Technical success, I have a job on contract.)
Move out (Fail. But moving out on Feb 1st)
Pay off Credit Cards (Fail. Payed off 70%)

Goblin Pirate

2010-12-27T05:36:00.001-08:00

This was something I had laying around that was truly terrible. But I went back in, and worked on it, and it's turned out pretty well for just an extra hour of work.

Quick sketch

2010-12-09T05:42:00.001-08:00

A quick one from this morning, probably about thirty mins.

Alchemy.

2010-12-03T05:53:00.000-08:00

Herro,

here is some random stuff. Been really enjoying alchemy lately. Super simple program; doesn't even have undo! Has a neat mirror feature, so it's good for rapid sketching. Here is some stuff that is alchemy+photoshop.

Dragon Slayer Equipment

2010-11-02T09:23:00.000-07:00

The idea here is that this equipment would be made by an adventurer who has successfully slain a Dragon (with said slain dragon parts; dragon hide leather, scales, etc). Sort of as a trophy, but still used in active combat. More like a badge of honor or some-such, I guess.

Anyway, it's up on the site too.

Too long.

2010-09-16T05:26:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone, here is a little pokemon I drew for a friend. Been a while since I posted. Went to PAX a week or so ago, had a blast in Seattle.

Right now I'm a playtester at Bethesda Softworks in Rockville. Such a great work environment!

Also, I'm about to try and crank out some new portfolio pics, so expect those!

Which one to finish? (Vote?)

2010-07-25T12:19:00.000-07:00

Been working on these little bugs. I wanna take one of them all the way, but don't know which one to finish! Help!

More scribbles

2010-06-21T18:36:00.000-07:00

Here is a quick start to the other swat kat, Razor....

And some unfinished studies. Probably done with the guy, but the enviro will get more love.

Oh! And some fan art! hehe

2010-06-14T17:57:00.000-07:00

Some little scraps from this week. Not nearly enough, but I'm starting to get hungry again, so I think next week I will have some more work for you guys!

2010-06-07T17:31:00.000-07:00

So this is the deal; I graduated a year ago, and have slowly drifted away from my love. I'm trying to get my ass back in gear, as I ramp up to move out to california to the Concept Design Academy in October.

I intend to make weekly posts.

I guess to start things off, here are a few things im currently working on.

Any C&C is welcome!

Sketchpost.

2010-02-10T09:02:00.001-08:00

My resolution this year is to draw 1000 sketch pages, these are some of my favorites so far from the 115 I've drawn to date.

Yes, I am alive.

2010-01-21T10:28:00.000-08:00

Been awhile, again.

I've been drawing a lot, just not so much on the computer, or really making finished work.

Expect some finished work soon though, as I will be preparing some portfolio pieces for GDC, which is in March.

Here is an illustration of a werewolf chinchilla.

And also some characters I did for a freelance gig (not to scale).

College Before/After

2009-12-12T12:17:00.000-08:00

Hey, been a while since I updated anything here. But I have been busy! Doing lots of work in my sketchbook, and I have picked up a few freelance contracts which are under NDA, so can't post that stuff yet (or maybe ever! :/ )

But here is something I did for fun. I like to go back a re-draw some of my work sometimes. The original drawing here was something I drew a few months before attending VCU, and I redid it a month or so back (a few months after graduating). So it's a pretty good indication of my progress through school. I wasn't the best when I started school, but just putting in the hard work can pay off!

Still have a ways to go! Also, expect some portfolio updates soon, too. I have some projects that I want to finish before I post.

On an art blog.

2009-10-15T09:38:00.001-07:00

My sketch work has been feteared on some sort of art blog.

Check it out here.

Some new work.

2009-10-06T14:34:00.001-07:00

Here are a few thing I have done recently.

Ship

2009-09-11T17:54:00.000-07:00

Little sketch from tonight to help unwind while still slaving away on my portfolio before Austin.

Countdown to Austin.

2009-09-01T06:20:00.000-07:00

I have 16 days before I head out to Austin for the Game Developers Conference being held out there. I bought my tickets yesterday, ands am really excited about it.

I will only be attending the career fair there that is held on the last day, as opposed to going to the whole week long conference. I also will be spending two days in Austin besides the conference. I wholly expect it to be loads of fun and adventures aplenty! Im going to try and meet up with other people going and sketch with them in some bars.

The real juicy bit is, of course, getting feedback from actual HR reps and starting to push around my portfolio. I'm going to do my best to to bump some elbows while there, but I'm sort of new to traditional networking, so we'll see how that goes.

TO AUSTIN!

Sloppy WIP

2009-08-18T05:32:00.000-07:00

Here is a really sloppy thing I started working on....

Website redesign goes live!

2009-08-15T11:20:00.001-07:00

New redesigned website went live today. Check it out at http://wsmisch.com

Scribbles

2009-07-07T09:17:00.001-07:00

I got a job!

2009-06-27T06:52:00.001-07:00

I landed a job at a small game developer in Burke Virginia. It was quite a coincidence, actually. I was on craigslist assessing the market for graphic design jobs, and I saw a listing for a 3d modeler for this small comapny. I can do 3d if I have to, but I sent them my website portfolio, and me resume, and asked if they had any concept art jobs. They made me do a small art assessment and now they want an interview.

It's not locked in at this point, so this post may be a bit premature. But based on a few things, it seems safe enough to say that I got the job, and the interview is a formality.

This is great for me because I was not intending to land anything this early. I thought I would be working retail by day, and on my portfolio at night to land my first gig. And while this company is extremely small, and that this is their first game, it is still a much better opportunity for me to learn many things while working on my portfolio at the same time. not to mention, this spot can go on a resume, where cashier is not something that will impress any developer.

I would link their site, but its kind of ugly. I'm going to help them with that. :P

Small commission

2009-06-24T06:04:00.000-07:00

here is a small commission I got for a baddie in a side scroller.

Color.

BnW Animtion

My first HTML email

2009-06-18T07:19:00.001-07:00

Got to design my first HTML email for work. I think it turned out pretty well!

A modest sketch dump

2009-06-05T09:57:00.000-07:00

Desings from work.

2009-05-26T17:58:00.000-07:00

I find myself enjoying typography and design more and more. Of course, now that I am doing it at my day job may have something to do with it. Here was an assignment I got today; a simple, fun little promo flyer - tons of fun! The funny thing is, enjoying designing this made me want to draw!

It's official

2009-05-18T18:19:00.000-07:00

I am now a worker ant. The first week had been pretty good on me. While most of my fellow graduates appear to be enjoying their new found freedom, I actually fear it. I know that this is the time in which I create habits that will stick with me for the rest of my life. And as such, I have stuck to a fairly strict schedule in an effort to keep my productivity high, and work towards the goals I have set for myself.

Part of my schedule is to update this blog about once a week, in order to always work towards having things to show. With that said, expect an update within the week!

SketchUp!

2009-05-04T08:05:00.000-07:00

Here is a model Ilve been working on the last couple of days. I'll probably work on it more though. I just thought I should post it up!

Mechs, duh.

2009-04-23T16:32:00.001-07:00

Here are two mechs I'm working on. one of which came from those thumbnilas two posts down.

Sketchup

2009-04-17T19:37:00.000-07:00

So my good friend Eric Quigley made a bad ass castle in sketch up the other day, and I tried to one up him, haha.

This is my first attempt to actually use the program. I find it both fun and frustrating with its simplicity.

Mech thumbs

2009-04-15T16:20:00.000-07:00

Weel, it's been awhile. Here are some thumbails for a mech design Im working on. The method is a modified version of an Andrew Jones techinique I saw. In this example, its ink splats from a brush pen, scanned and mirroerd on theselves. its good for random shape creation.

The next step is to draw on to p of these things and bring out the volumes.

Also, I am almost done with my current sketch book, so expect some scans from them soon! Cheers!

VCU online show

2009-03-20T00:34:00.001-07:00

This little lady got into the online section of the VCU Communication Arts show. The show opens today at five at the Anderson Gallery. Congrats to all else who got in!

Updates on WIPS

2009-02-28T22:39:00.001-08:00

Obituary

2009-02-23T19:20:00.000-08:00

An editorial illustration of a short story for Sterling Hundley's class.

Two WIPS

2009-02-15T12:32:00.001-08:00

DSG

2009-02-13T17:14:00.000-08:00

Well I got the blog pretty well figured out. Looks quite like the rest of my site.

Anyhow, this was a pic I made for the Daily Sketch Group on ca.org. First time trying one of those, may well do it again!

Bear with me

2009-02-12T16:22:00.000-08:00

I'm working on my blog integration with my website. If by some freak chance you are looking at my blog while this is happening, read this message, and calm down.

Battle mage

2009-02-08T19:06:00.000-08:00

Finished

Sketch + WIPS

2009-02-05T17:22:00.000-08:00

More pages and a work in progress character and enviro

Sketchbook x-post

2009-01-23T11:03:00.001-08:00

2008-12-06T15:33:00.000-08:00

Learning 3d

2008-12-03T17:32:00.001-08:00

2008-12-01T16:37:00.000-08:00

Woohoo!

2008-11-13T18:04:00.000-08:00

So I got an internship of sorts with Net Flow Developments as a concept artist (and might end up doing some 3-d work too). It's a pretty tight nit group, and we're currently working on a game called Paradise Lost (can't say too much, NDA's and all of that)

Aside from that, I'm trying to learn color, as it is one of my biggest weaknesses. And as such, here are some little color exercises I have been doing from movie stills. In just these four (reverse chronilogical order) I feel I have learned a lot already! now just to keep it up! (Good thing movies pay such good attention to ligting!)

More of the same

2008-10-13T07:09:00.001-07:00

Oh yeah

2008-09-28T16:31:00.001-07:00

This too

Two things.

2008-09-28T14:43:00.001-07:00

Here are two things, not necessarily done.

Army guy

2008-08-05T13:09:00.001-07:00

Damned face + WIP

2008-07-29T05:52:00.001-07:00

The face in the center, which appeared by random chance, kills it for me.

And I guess this is far enough along to post. I am really trying to push for a more refined finish on this one.

Abstracts

2008-07-21T12:26:00.000-07:00

I find these to be fun warm ups, but I am not sold that they hold any merit on their own.

Channeling Mullins

2008-07-14T13:01:00.001-07:00

One from yesterday, after viewing some Mullins

A little something from today

2008-07-07T14:49:00.001-07:00

Surprise!

2008-06-23T11:09:00.000-07:00

Something came out decent! :P (appx 1hr)

Work of Progress

2008-06-22T13:40:00.001-07:00

Fun

2008-06-20T18:16:00.001-07:00

Abstract +1

2008-06-12T11:25:00.000-07:00

I like this one I did, too.

Two thangs.

2008-06-11T14:49:00.000-07:00

I did these today, and kind of like them. The second was a brush experiment gone awry, but it was fun and I think I could learn some by doing more. (And yes, the people I draw tend to resemble me, I'm working on that!)

Character + steb-by-step

2008-05-29T20:52:00.001-07:00

Trying to stay busy over the summer, even with summer classes and two jobs.

Here is a character drawing, and a step by step for anyone interested (not that my process is anything special).

2008-05-27T18:49:00.000-07:00

I don't know how I missed it, but there is soo many job listing services for game production art! There were a few listings I would actually apply for if I didn't still have a full year of school left. Finding all of those job postings (and being willing to move to another city) really boosts my confidence in being able to find a job right out of school.

I would really like to live in a few other cities while I am young, so it all works out, really. Though, at the same time, I really do enjoy Richmond. There are also some game studios in the vicinity of my parents house, and while I thought that might be appealing at first, I am certain I will never live with my parents again. I refuse, haha.

In the past week or so, I have made many updates to my website. I hope to have a decent portfolio together by the end of summer. So that will mean doing lots of studies, and then putting that knowledge to use!

I am putting together a step by step for a character drawing I am doing, and I think I want to make a section somewhere to put tutorials, and screen capture videos. Though, I am not sure yet, how I will go about it. (Im open to suggestions.) Hopefully I can help some total newb who knows nothing learn a thing or two from my scribling.

Mid may.

2008-05-14T22:00:00.000-07:00

So sketchbook month has been loads of rewarding/fun hard work so far! I've been quite busy with my nose in the sketchbook, but I found time to redesign my website http://wsmisch.com. Now I just need to make some decent stuff to throw up there! But that's what the summer is for, right?

Classes start next week, which I am pumped for. I just hope it does not take too much time away from my sketching, since I set a tough pace for myself. I'm ready for whatever comes!

The real work begins.

2008-05-07T13:38:00.000-07:00

Well, classes have come to an end and I have mixed feelings about that. I feel that as each semester passes, I can see things a bit clearer. As if I am walking in a cloud, an it slowly becomes less dense as time passes.

I think I have finally realized what its is going o take in order to become an artist, and live off my wares. Until now I have been on the precipice of drawing for fun, and drawing seriously. I am now fully committed to taking my self and my art seriously. Which in turn, means drawing much much more. And frankly, I am really excited for it!

This month is sketchbook month, and it could not be a better month. The requirement is to fill a fifty page book in one month. And in order to prove to myself I am actually committed, I have picked up a hundred page book that I will fill.

I think I might post them here as well as sketchbook month.

Here we go!

2008-04-25T23:45:00.000-07:00

I should be working on my finals, instead, Im drawing in paint...

WIP

2008-04-15T14:08:00.001-07:00

Red

2008-03-27T15:40:00.000-07:00

Here is what I made for my sequential class. The assignment was to take little red riding hood, modify the story, and illustrate five story beats.

One year

2008-03-27T15:25:00.001-07:00

So, since everyone seems to be getting a blogger, i suppose i could update mine. :P

This is a post to show the difference one year can make, as dictated by the end of the year show here at VCU. This is what I submitted last year to the show.

A painting.And then I also submitted a digital thing.

Neither are particularly good. But This year I submitted again (a painting and a digital peice coincidentally) and one got in! Hooray!

And for the bonus round, here is something else I am fooling around with.

Classes

2007-09-08T12:01:00.000-07:00

Classes have begun, and I am very excited to see where the rest of the semester will take me. The first couple of assignments have been great, and I can see how they will help me grow as an artist. Thankfully, I feel like I am finally serious about myself, and the work. I have to take every opportunity that I am paying for with my tuition, and use it to my benefit.

I hope to be able to update a few things in the next week or so.

The end of summer

2007-08-16T12:37:00.000-07:00

Well, there was no grand 'launch' that was mentioned in the previous post, but here is an update nonetheless. I've been drawing a lot lately, and making a point to draw every day. I think it is paying off, not only in making me practice, but it is actually making me want to explore new things.

Classes are about to start, and I am excited for that. There should be a lot of work coming soon. There have been some updates since last post, as well.

Expect more regular updates.

2007-04-20T17:05:00.000-07:00

Today and yesterday have been great days for me as an artist. I feel like I have had an alright understanding of how to draw, but when it came to value and color, I was at a complete loss. I have been painstakingly making horrible works in trying to do exactly what I cant. However, I am working on a few things that are coming together mush better than I could have thought possible. I feel like things are finally starting to click. Its very uplifting, since I have been in a bit of an art slump all semester. Perhaps I was simply digesting all that I have learned. I should have some new things up in all four sections. In fact, I will hold off uploading anything until they are all complete, and declare official launch!

In other news, I have come across some freelance work, which is very exciting! I cant wait to bite into the work and further build my portfolio and resume.

2007-04-18T11:30:00.000-07:00

The semester is coming to a close, and I cant wait. Summer is always a good time for inspiration and cranking out some fun stuff. That, and one of my professors said he would mentor me in painting during the summer, so I look forward to that!

I want to make some trading cards. Artist trading cards are something I have heard of for a while, and I wonder if i could get a ring started in my school. Maybe starting with my department, and then branching out to the other ones. At this point Im not sure if I would want to print multiples, or put the personal toutch of making them all original. I suppose there is room for limited prints though, probable in the numbers of ten or less. I'll mull the idea over with some classmates and see.

2007-03-27T12:44:00.000-07:00

So the student show was last Friday and I didn't get in. But upon seeing some of the things in there, I am not at all surprised. My final entry is up on the digital section of my site, and congratulations to everyone who did. But that is certainly not going to stop me from applying to the Honors Studio. I am going to enter the same two pieces, as well as a pencil piece that I am working on for my design class, a pencil concept drawing of a pirate mixed with a cowboy, and I am going to finish the soldier posted a little while back to round it out.

I don't plan to get it, but I am using the deadline as an excuse to finish some things and get a portfolio that is respectable.

2007-03-19T22:22:00.000-07:00

If you are entering the student art show, be warned; Im coming for you, and taking no prisoners.

2007-03-08T08:24:00.000-08:00

Worked on this one for about an hour and a half today, one of the things I need to keep working on to flesh out my portfolio.

2007-03-06T06:59:00.000-08:00

Busted out the ballpoint for a bit last night, and worked on a WIP early yesterday too.

2007-03-04T15:11:00.000-08:00

I went on a photo adventure today [results posted in the photo section], and enjoyed it immensely. Something about just riding around on my bike, forcing myself to get lost, and then just stopping whenever something catches my eye is just so liberating and relaxing.

In other news, an old professor of mine, Rob, approached me during first friday about some commission work, which is really exciting. We'll see what the details of all that are soon enough.

2007-03-01T18:32:00.000-08:00

Just about everything I want to do with the site is done. All that is left is to finish up a few more things for both the traditional and digital sections, because they currently are lacking in content. The links section was made today, and just needs some minor tweaks, such as putting them in a cohesive order.

2007-02-27T15:55:00.000-08:00

March first is appearing to be even more ambitious than I thought, especially considering the work load my classes have this particular week.

However, Im sticking to it. I made progress on the typography, and made the traditional and digital sections live, despite only having one image each today, so now its just some tweaks left.

2007-02-25T20:05:00.000-08:00

So, I need to finish about six pieces before I make them live on the website, and I hope to have all of this done by March first. Sounds good, but we'll just see if my fickleness comes into play as it usually does. Considering this is my fourth website design, I am a little unsure of my ability to stick with anything. However, I think I am enjoying this most recent incarnation that most, as I am seeing improvement every time.

Especially with the addition of Simple viewer, the freeware image posting/viewing program. A real great addition to the site indeed.

2007-02-21T09:39:00.000-08:00

This is clearly a test.