Updated Portfolio Site - And some EXCLUSIVE Insights for my blog followers!

I've just done some updating and organizing on my portfolio site. Now I've got all of my current work all together, so now hopefully with finals fast approaching I can focus and get some nice 3D animations completed to put up on there as well after this quarter is over!

And because my blog is starting to be a little more about the behind the scenes I'll let you in on a little bit of what I've been up to.

In 3D We've created the bouncing ball, added a tail. Then we added feet and legs to that ball with tail. From there we started moving up adding hips, a spine, shoulders, arms, neck and a head, then finally putting a skin over it.

Now we are working on making a character pick up objects, and push or pull them! It's all definitely been a challenge but I'm loving all of the knowledge I'm getting from this class!

But these are exclusives, never before seen other than other students so feel special! Its just a little thanks for checking out my blog!

BUT if you want to...

Go check out my site and see if there's anything you've missed of my work! 

Thanks Everybody!

Family Portrait Illustration

I did this illustration as a gift for my mother's 50th birthday! She loved it and the other members of my family loved seeing themselves as characters! And it fits perfectly on the stairway wall with the rest of the family portraits! :)

View the actual image on My Site!

Thanks for checking it out!

Professional Portfolio Web Site

I've just created an all new professional portfolio web site!

You better go check it out! :)

animatojoe.com

Thanks! :)

Personal Work - Grandparents 60th Anniversary Gift

This year my grandparents celebrated their 60th anniversary so as a gift to them I did this illustration of them and their land in the background. It was a blast to do and I enjoyed challenging myself to use a different style influences. I hope you guys enjoy it!

And they lived happily ever after! 

<3

Thanks for checking out my blog guys! :)

2013 2D Animation Demo Reel

2D Animation Demo Reel 2013 from Joey Cheers on Vimeo.

This is my 2013 2D Animation Demo Reel, displaying the current final drafts of my work completed in my Intro to 2D Animation class. I've learned the basics and now I'm ready to roll with it! There is much more to come guys so stay tuned in the near future! :D

All of the work including; animation, character and layout design are solely my work. The music included is from a royalty free music site (freeplaymusic.com).

Thanks for checking out my work!

Wondering What I've Been Up To??

Well, you could check out my Vimeo account that may give you some ideas! ;P

Side note: Here's a book I'm reading, and loving!

Thanks for everything!

I'll make some updates at the end of the quarter!

Commission Work

Christina's

This logo design was my first contracted commissioned work, which was really exciting for me. The design is for a family friends' hair salon, known as "Christina's!" I was very happy to do this for her and was a very exciting experience.

Here is my process:

Here is the poster design:

The optional colors:

As well as black on white vs. white on black options:

Christina's salon is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
To check out her services click here