wow. another year has passed and hollywood comic con is here. i’m indulging this year and flying down to san diego on wed night and flying back to s.f. on sunday afternoon. it should be a blast. i’m looking forward to a long weekend of books, art, geeking out with friends, and sipping on something tasty. oh, and i’ll also be presenting some work and discussing my process with some colleagues on friday:

Friday, July 23

5:30-6:30 Concept Design for Entertainment— Avatar and many recent and upcoming productions are using not only state-of-the-art technology but also state-of-the-art design. Four of the industry’s leading and award-winning creature and production designers discuss and demonstrate how films are made from a nuts and bolts perspective and share their creative and artistic approach to design in film. Avatar’s lead creature designer Neville Page, production designer Rob Stromberg, concept designer Craig Shoji, and technical creature developer Alex Alvarez share not just the process of design but also the philosophical perspectives behind the approach. Room 5AB

i’ll most likely spend more time talking about my process for creating an illustration, and the problem solving that goes into it than showing off work. i’ll post the breakdowns on this site after the weekend. and i unfortunately won’t be able to show anything from thor since the content marvel is letting out is strictly controlled and out of my hands. but there’s enough visual candy getting out there anyhow that’s much more drool worthy.

i’m also looking forward to sipping a brew and watching diggnation live. and the TRS panel/taping. whatever the hell it is. i’m looking for laughs.

if you’d like to cross paths this weekend then get in touch. otherwise, have a great time in san diego!