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  • WordPress Comments Rant & Day In Review

    WordPress Comments Rant & Day In Review

    WordPress Comments Rant
    WordPress Comments Rant

    WordPress Comments Rant ๐Ÿ’ข

    The other day I was troubleshooting WordPress comments. Stoner and I were discussing artwork, but she pointed out that if somebody clicks my name they go to the wrong place. Also, I was under the impression that we were both viewing the comments from the desktop. Yet, Stoner was viewing the comments from the reader. For example, after a fury of images being sent back and forth, I learned that she was correct in saying that site was not right. In fact, she was navigating to a site called grimreaper01.wordpress.com. As a result, I spoke to WordPress support and they pointed out that I needed to go to my account setting and just update a few fields. Thus, the moral of the story is use screenshots! I think we spent a few hours in plain confusion (see Worker Bee Story below).

    The rest of the day ๐Ÿฐ

    That morning was interesting. I got up after being extremely tired. In other words, I was up late coming up with a featured picture for my blog post. Website Mission – 6 Strategies for beginners…Sunlight is in my eyes, while I got some of my clothes ready. Saw my mom. She was already up making breakfast. My plan was to quickly get some clothes ready so I can spend more time on publishing my blog post. Then I remembered that I had to connect my blog post with the prompt today. With the frustrations building, I didn’t know how to use blink in a sentence. I went online and searched how to use it a sentence. Remember, I’m half awake, so yes this is how I think when I’m sleep deprived. Then I selected something that made sense.

    The Night Before ๐ŸŒƒ

    The night before I worked tirelessly on making my featured image. For example, I used a software called Spark. It’s useful because it lets you quickly create designs without actually being a designer. In other words, it provides you with starter templates for any social media platform. This helps me because it removes the guesswork from figuring out how big to make something.

    Later that day โ˜€๏ธ

    Okay, I’m on the train to work… Happy that I published my post. I realized I forgot my toothbrush. ๐Ÿ˜ญ This was important because I will be visiting my girlfriend place after work. Okay fine, I’m over it now… During my commute, I like to do this interesting thing ~ draw. For example, I slap on some nice beats and continued work on my drawing for Dronstadblog.๐Ÿ”ฅ

    The Worker Bee ๐Ÿ

    When I got to work, I had lots of code to write for my project. Yet, I wanted to focus on my blog and promoting it. During lunch, I watched some PluralSite videos on ZBrush. Afterword, I decided to hang out with my favorite bloggers. After I posted a few interesting comments, I decided to visit  Stoner blog. Then learned that my WordPress comments don’t show my site. ๐Ÿคฆ In other words, this whole time I was linking to some other magical site that doesn’t exist. As a result, using WordPress support, I was able to get help and fix my WordPress comments.

    Evening Whiskey Shot ๐Ÿฅƒ

    Later that night we went to a bar. I didn’t know these people. Yet, I still want. You never know, you might just meet another artist. The group was mostly talking about sports. For example, NBA or basketball. Yet, I don’t watch sports, so I stayed quiet for a bit. When they got off the topic, I was free to try out my conversation skills and connect with these people. To my surprise, the person who organized the event was an artist. On the other hand, she wasn’t practicing much because she is working as an office admin. Bang!! We all got out of our seats to see what that noise was! A guy in our group was laying on the floor. His chair exploded underneath him. I was about to break down laughing. Yet, I hesitated, I don’t know how candid I will sound if I start laughing my ass off.  For this reason, we all got whiskey shots from the manager.

    Home Run ๐Ÿƒ

    After the bar, I found out that the Microsoft store stopped doing Hololens demo after 4 pm. The store is nearby the bar and we had made plans to visit. Then we rushed to catch the subway train. Yet, somehow we got on the wrong train. When we got off, we had to walk two avenues. I didn’t complain, cos I actually like walking, so it was fun. Eventually, we caught the train and made our way home.

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  • Quill Commander Award Nominations

    Quill Commander Award Nominations

    Hello my fellow inspired eyes, I got an interesting surprise for you over the horizon! In other words, I want to give back to my faithful followers. Also, my goal is to connect with you, so that I give back to the community. In other words, as an artist, I can give you featured images or artwork for your site. For example, you can use my artwork for a story or poem. Yet, I want to congratulate Dronstad on getting his 300th recruit. I know it means a lot to him because he works hard on his stories. Plus, I want to thank you for giving me the nomination. Without delay, please see who I nominate for the Quill Commander Award, story, and rules below.

    Quill Commander Award – Detail ๐Ÿ“œ

    But first, how will you soar for the stars if you donโ€™t have wings? I got you covered. A friend of mine was kind enough to create a NEW EMBLEM for you guys and here is the moment where all of you get your โ€œDronstad Cyber Wingsโ€.

    Quill Commander Award
    Dronstad wings Quill Commander Award

    Again, thank you DRONSTAD for nominating me for the Quill Commander Award.

    “The purpose of this award is to promote patriotism. Along with it, this reward is created to unify bloggers from different Countries through tolerance and appreciation of their nationality. We are already unified by our love for writing and reading, so this is a token of that love.”
    ~ Dronstad

    The Rules for the Quill Commander Award ๐Ÿ“

    1. Thank the blogger who nominated you and post a link to their blog
    2. List the rules of the award
    3. Post a photo of your National flag and anthem
    4. Leave a favorite quote
    5. Nominate a few loyal bloggers

    Flag and Anthem ๐Ÿšฉ ๐ŸŽถ

    Flag of the United States
    Flag of the United States

    Quote ๐Ÿ›Ž๏ธ

    CREATIVITY IS CONTAGIOUS, PASS IT ON ~ ALBERT EINSTEIN

    Nominations

    Dronstad Emblem - Quill Commander Award
    Dronstad Emblem – Quill Commander Award

    stoneronarollercoaster, beginningofcreativity, thestoriesinbetween

    For all the participants, I left you a couple of photos in my Gallery segment that you can use for your blogs as a cover. Also, feel free to use โ€œDronstad Wingsโ€ as a cover photo or in any other context that includes this promotion to a rank and an Award. ~ Dronstad

    Gallery | https://dronstadblog.wordpress.com/category/gallery/#jp-carousel-13861

    ~ Good luck with your adventures!

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  • Website Mission 6 Strategies For Beginners

    Website Mission 6 Strategies For Beginners

    Website Mission
    Website Mission ๐Ÿฐ
    ~ Did you know that newborns blink at the rate of fewer than two times per minute? Up to the present time, my about page was a disaster. Yet, I rewrote it and called it Striving to Become a Professional Artist. Not to mention, I decided to discuss my website mission because I want to help you avoid the trouble I went through. For example, I was using two voices to describe how to make an awesome about page. In other words, I would give an example of a fact about me and then analysis the next point. Even so, my goal is to give you something useful and I didn’t want to write a boring about page. Thus, I hope this second revision is clearer in its message and its place on my site.

    Website Mission ~ Introductions and Goals ใ€ฝ๏ธ

    Introduce yourself or the company. In fact, if we know more about you, it will help you build trust with the person visiting your site. Yet, picking the right voice is important because you don’t want to sound like something you’re not. For example, your buying something when you’re actually trying to sell something. That is to say, I’m still deciding whether I want to showcase my portfolio or create an area for learning. In other words, I’m looking for work, but I love-inspiring artists and seeing what they create. All things considered, I would love to know how I can divide my site, so it can handle both requests? Please let me know in the comments below what you think?
    For example, you can say, I’m an artist, computer specialist, and key-puncher.
    Then, you can discuss your goals and why they are important. In other words, this will grab the reader’s attention if they agree with you. Another key point, your telling people why they should come to your site. For this reason, it can increase your chances of a getting new subscriber or customer!
    As an illustration, I’m interested in sharing my 3D and traditional painting experience. That is to say, I want to find an internship or meetup to challenge myself, so I share my findings and inspire you. Thus, this will allow me to gain experience to break my professional beginner status in my world!

    Love them for their Personality and History ๐Ÿ˜

    Are you a sunny engaging personality? For example, you can discuss how you discovered your passion and how you build yourself up. This is useful because most people have similar struggles. In this case, finding a career that is a good fit for your liking. With this intention, you will be able to relate yourself to others and make a true connection.
    Likewise, I discovered my passion through my frustration with computer programming. In other words, the frustration started building during my school days. For one thing, I never knew what I wanted to do. I started realizing my passion through gaming and watching my dad. To clarify, I thought the only way I can enjoy my life is if I had a career related in computers. Yet, I didn’t know that I could make computer art and create stunning games! After graduating from college, I had gained a degree in Multimedia Computer Programming. I was already an intern at a govt agency learning to program. As shown above, I lust for an opportunity to grow my passion and switch careers. Yes, I am stubborn at times, but it could be a good thing too!

    Bring Out Your Character Through Images – Can you see the ๐Ÿค‘

    Another way to be more personable is to share an image of you at your best moment. In other words, add a picture of you at work. For example, if you are in an office setting, grab a picture of yourself in a suit. For instance, I was reading How to Create a Great โ€˜ABOUTโ€™ Page? and from the many examples, I enjoyed looking at action poses. Indeed, my favorite about pages is the EGOPOP and GUMMISIG. To put in another way, the GUMMISIG about page image is interesting because it’s from the top down view. In particular, a camera angle from that view gives the viewer more power. Thus, images can give you a way to connect with your potential customers or subscribers.

    What is your website mission? ๐Ÿค”

    I can across an interesting blog post on What is your mission of your website? I like these questions and I plan to answer them on my about page. Also, see if you can answer them yourself for your website. If this was useful, I would like to hear about your experience in the comments below.
    What can people do with the products or information youโ€™re offering on your website? What makes your products or ideas unique? How will your products/services enhance your clientsโ€™ lives? Why should people buy the products/services on your website and not on another (e.g. cheaper or better known) website? Or why should people read your information and take your advice instead of information on another website? Whatโ€™s the reason youโ€™re offering these products/services or information, besides making money?

    How do you make money after you got your website mission? ๐Ÿ’ธ

    La … money… sending good vibes to the masses! You know what, if you produce quality content and be personable, then people will get you. In other words, people will visit you more often. For example, if you’re selling a vacuum cleaner that does an awesome job and you got stories to back it up. Then people will trust and recommend you. Then again, I’m not talking about fake stories, I’m saying you need to get testimonials from real people. By all means, if you get a project done with a 3D studio, they can write a few nice words about your work. At the same time, you can earn money from affiliate linking. For example, you can recommend product using affiliate program from Amazon. As an illustration, I created an article on Reusable Ski Packing Checklist. Here I reviewed and recommended ski gear for your season.
    You can mention your experience… ๐Ÿ“ˆ
    Well, that’s what resumes are for? Right. Actually, from the artist point of view, its more important to have a portfolio of your work. Yet, you could list all the software and degrees. In fact, my LinkedIn profile is free for your viewing pleasure. I will leave you with these small tips, good luck with website mission about page!

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  • 5 Hacks to Elevate Your Skills During Paint Nite!

    5 Hacks to Elevate Your Skills During Paint Nite!

    5 Hacks to Elevate Your Skills During Paint Nite!
    5 Hacks to Elevate Your Skills During Paint Nite!

    A while ago I joined paint nite to create the Frozen Forest II at the Essex Restaurant. I will discuss five steps to improve your painting and give a coupon at the end! In other words, we will start with dinner because it’s not right to paint on an empty stomach. Then we will talk about the real painting experience. For example, what I learned from the event and the dirty truth… Finally, I’ll go through the steps the steps the instructor taught us. Then I will wrap up with some suggestions. Thus, you can use these hacks to elevate your skills on the canvas!

    If you’re here for the Paint Nite coupon: It’s Barnard. :)

    5 Hacks to Elevate Your Skills During Paint Nite! ๐Ÿ˜

    Paint Nite Story

    We are Paint Nite NYC. We paint in EVERY borough; from Times Square in Manhattan to Far Rockaway in Queens. Our goal is to add creativity to every New York City skyline at a venue near you.

    Paint Nite is invading bars and restaurants near you with everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind painting. Weโ€™ll guide you and your friends through two lively hours of creativity, drinking, and laughing โ€˜til your cheeks hurt. The best part? You donโ€™t have to be an artist to have an amazing time.

    Paint Nite NYC Facebook

    What about Dinner? ๐Ÿ—

    The Paint Nite session started at the Essex Restaurant. Also, I found that the environment was chill and laid back. The timing was a bit rushed because

    Paint Nite Vye Result
    Paint Nite Vye Result

    I was coming from work. For example, we had to squeeze in dinner and then start painting around 7 pm. Be that as it may, I ordered ESSEX FAMOUS POTATO PANCAKES and PAN SEARED ATLANTIC SALMON. Different from the main dish, FREE-RANGE ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST. I decided to go with the latter. As a matter a fact, my friend ordered the food 20 mins before my arrival. In effect, we could eat and have enough time transition to painting.

    Let’s Paint ๐ŸŽจ

    All nerves and worrying aside, I knew I had to paint. Also, my goal was to learn something new. In the same fashion, we moved up to the second floor. Above, it was a small room with all the paint supplies you need to get started. For example, we had five colors, blue, red, white, black and yellow. Such as three brushes, small round brush, medium and large flat brush. Including, a green water bucket. In fact, we all had a mini metal easel. If your interested in getting an easel? Take a look at the U.S. Art Supply Coronado French Style Easel. Also, its portable and easy to use because it folds into a box.

    What We Learned that Night ๐ŸŽ“

    The artist is Bernard Garcia. In like manner, a talented artist who can study and break down a painting. Then show us how to paint it. In other words, He started us off by warming up our brushes and hand strokes.

    Frozen Forest II Bernard Garcia Paint Nite
    Frozen Forest II Bernard Garcia Paint Nite

    For example, we used water to wet the canvas then used white color. Again, he had us paint the background Yet, we planned to paint the foreground towards the end. In other words, we started painting 1/3 of the canvas in red (top), then 1/3 of the bottom in purple.

    The Dirty Truth ๐Ÿ’ฉ

    Frozen Forest II Paints Paint Nite Skills
    Frozen Forest II Paints Paint Nite Skills

    As the Paint Nite drove closer to the by warming up our brushes and hand strokes. For example, we used water to wet the canvas then used white color. Again, he had us paint the wee hours I had realized that I couldn’t keep up with all the directions. For example, I had a hard time grasping how he broke down the painting. In other words, I realized that I was trying to follow his steps, but realized I could not. In the light of his technique, I can’t repeat all the steps because I don’t understand them well enough. Also, I found myself trying to turn my neck towards him, trying to make out what the next step would be. Of course, I was in a wrong place and his back blocked my view.

    The Steps I Remember ๐Ÿพ

    We painted larger objects first, then worked on the detail later. For example, we painted large black trees, then added tree branches. To put in another way, I recall adding some blue and white color to the snow. In this case, snow on the ground was a wavy bluish white color. Yet, I avoided adding to much white because we planned to use it for highlights. Without delay, we added small trees in black for the background. After we created the main tree, they were in the shape of a triangle. As an illustration, they had an arrow on the top and a tree bark. Another key point, we painted an S stretched out shape while getting bigger as we went down to the base of the tree. Later, we added snowflakes with the back of our brush. Finally, we signed our names and took pictures.

    That’s It ๐Ÿ

    Frozen Forest II at Essex Restaurant FIND THIS PAINTING Paint Nite Skills
    Frozen Forest II at Essex Restaurant FIND THIS PAINTING Paint Nite Skills

    Thank you for reading this far! If you’re interested in attending a Paint Nite, you can use his name as a coupon, Barnard and get 35% off the price. Stay tuned for more because I plan to join for another event. Let me know what you think in the comments below. Another blogger wrote about their experience, you can read about Sarah Mitus paint nite, she went for her birthday.

    Other posts to read so that you can catch up with me :)

  • Reusable Ski Packing Checklist

    Reusable Ski Packing Checklist

    Reusable Ski Packing Checklist
    Reusable Ski Packing Checklist

    Reusable Ski Packing Checklist โœ”

    I created this reusable ski packing checklist, so that next time I go, it will be faster to get my pack done. However, I know I haven’t posted in a while, but I’ve written drafts and getting content ready for you. This reusable ski packing list is way overdue. Also, my goal is to evoke a sense of order and organization on the day I leave on my trip. In other words, I have included links to some of the products I purchased that had helped me with my journey. Not to mention, if you do decide to buy something, I’ll get some commission, and you’ll get a chance to support me. Thank you for those that do buy via my links on this reusable ski packing checklist.

    Consideration for Cab in Manhattan ๐Ÿš–

    Ask cab driver if they aren’t going to pick up their kid or something. In other words, you can plan to get to your destination on time. Also, if you’re in the city like me, find out from the driver where and what time traffic is an issue. Yet, before you leave, set an alarm on your cell phone to order the taxi. For example, give your self an extra half hour. Later on, I learned that Toyota Camry, Altima can fit a few ski bags and two people. Like you can install the ski bag if the driver pushes the seat back. Yet, if you get an UBER XL, you can provide 3-4 ski bags. Also, if you’re in the Manhattan around 3-9 pm, don’t cross West-side highway from 57, 42, 34 or 23 because it takes forever!

    What to pack it into? ๐Ÿ›

    The reusable ski packing checklist has many items. Yet, we need a place to put everything. Thus, I broke everything into simple lists because I wanted it easy to read.

    Slim Jim Ski Bag
    Slim Jim Ski Bag

    Slim
    Slim Jim Ski Bag Loaded

    • Athalon Everything Boot Pack
      • Cheap ski boot bag
      • Durable and highly recommended by my peers if you’re just starting out
      • It can fit most, if not all the stuff you need to go skiing in (Ski pack separately)

    Athalon Everything Boot Pack
    Athalon Everything Boot Pack

    Reusable Ski Packing Check List
    Reusable Ski Packing Check List

    For Carry-On ๐ŸŽ’

    Gear Head
    Reusable Ski Packing Check List

    To Pack Essentials ๐Ÿ˜

    The essentials pack become rather large, so I decided to break it into sections.

    Electronics

    To be Consumed

    Ski Gear

    Thoughts?
    Thoughts?

    MISC

    In this section, you should use the items at the hotel, nightlife, car or anywhere on the resort. Yet, if you feel I missed something, please let me know in the comments below. ๐Ÿ•บ

    Non-Essential Pack ๐Ÿคท

    I created this reusable ski packing checklist based on the ultimate ski holiday packing list.

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  • ‘Tis the season! How is Christmas Eve celebrated?

    ‘Tis the season! How is Christmas Eve celebrated?

    Christmas Eve Happy holiday’s everyone!

    Christmas Eve is on its way. Also, I hope everyone is snug in their homes planning their holidays. Yet, I’m spending my holiday’s with family and I Cherish the sweet chocolate chip cookie I’m munching on!

    Christmas Comes

    Christmas comes with children singing,
    Christmas comes with sleigh bells ringing,
    Christmas comes with frosty nights,
    Christmas comes with snowball fights.

    Christmas comes with Santa Claus,
    Christmas comes with snowy floors,
    Christmas comes with robins and reindeer,
    Christmas comes with a hearty cheer.

    Christmas comes with gold, frankincense and myrrh,
    Christmas comes with Jesus’ birth,
    Christmas comes with angels from afar,
    Christmas comes with a wondrous star.

    Christmas comes now, at last,
    Christmas comes, like in the past,
    Christmas comes after such a long wait,
    Christmas comes and it will be great.

    Amy Darnbrook

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  • ‘Tis the season! How is Christmas celebrated?

    ‘Tis the season! How is Christmas celebrated?

    Christmas Eve Happy holiday’s everyone!

    Christmas Eve is on its way. I hope everyone is snug in their homes planning their holidays. I’m spending my holiday’s rebuilding something lost to me.

    Christmas Comes

    ย Christmas comes with children singing,
    Christmas comes with sleigh bells ringing,
    Christmas comes with frosty nights,
    Christmas comes with snowball fights.

    Christmas comes with Santa Claus,
    Christmas comes with snowy floors,
    Christmas comes with robins and reindeer,
    Christmas comes with a hearty cheer.

    Christmas comes with gold, frankincense and myrrh,
    Christmas comes with Jesus’ birth,
    Christmas comes with angels from afar,
    Christmas comes with a wondrous star.

    Christmas comes now, at last,
    Christmas comes, like in the past,
    Christmas comes after such a long wait,
    Christmas comes and it will be great.

    Amy Darnbrook

  • 3D Studios Where are they Located?

    3D Studios Where are they Located?

    3D Studios Locations ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ

    3D studios are all over the world. Not to mention, I was going through my ArtStation emails, and I realized I got so many job locations. In the same light, it’s good to know where 3D studios are in the world. For example, see if any of these are near your home? However, I worry that the names of some of these places might change and the location. Thus, I created a table of location and studio name. In short, use this list to find 3D studios in your neighborhood. Otherwise, move to a place where there are more of them.

    Anti 3D

    What about 3D Studios in ArtStation? ๐ŸŽจ

    At the same time, ArtStation has famous artists who create content almost every day. Also, you take part in contests and get your work noticed by some of these studios listed below. Also, let me know what you think of this list? For example, feel free to add your suggestions using the comments below. Also, I plan to add links to the studios. Not to mention, if you see something that needs a URL, let me know in the comments.

    Dream 3D Studios ๐Ÿค–

    My dream studio should be in a cold place. At the time of writing, I was thinking about skiing. It would be super cool if I could work at Riot Games while I would go in as an intern for 3D or concept art. Not to mention, the work environment is excellent in many ways. Based on my research, Riot Games have fair pay, perks, advanced equipment, and a beautiful campus, to name a few. Although, reading some reviews on Glassdoor, seems not so great. Is it fair to ask, better to work there first, then cast judgment?

    Anti 3D Studios Featured Image

    The inspiring image is from my wonderful ski trip to Mt Snow in Vermont. Also, I am fortunate enough to discover the teardrop technique. Not only, but it is also useful to me because it helps me to decide which colors to use in my artwork. Interestingly, I was on YouTube, and I discovered an excellent way toย choose colors!ย Plus, I can include the character into myย legend stories.ย Also, if you’re curious about the post, it’s about a heroic character living during the global warming crisis. Thus, going back to the tool, I encourage you to go ahead and try it out for yourself. Finally, go ahead and post your creations, so I can share them with the artist who has created the idea.ย 

    Lady Mt Snow 3D Studios
    Lady Mt Snow

    SpaceDraw

    I try to draw every day, but sometimes I work on 3D. For example, I created a small tutorial on building large towers using an Android app called “SpaceDraw.” Besides, I talked so much about 3D, so go ahead and check it out, it’s pretty sweet.

    Closing thoughts

    Thank you for reading 3D Studios, if my writing helped you or you enjoyed the piece feel free to leave a comment below. As promised, below are the studios by location.

    USA 3D Studios

    Vicarious VisionsAlbany, NY, USA
    Tonk Tonk GamesFort Lee, NJ, USA
    NetherRealm StudiosChicago, IL, USA
    AquentSilicon Valley, California, USA
    Hi Rez StudiosAlpharetta, GA, USA
    MindZenith ProductionsKnoxville, TN, USA
    Manticore GamesSan Mateo, CA, USA
    Blind Squirrel Entertainment, Inc.Santa Ana, CA, USA
    WayForwardValencia, CA, USA
    Respawn EntertainmentChatsworth, CA, USA
    Syndrome StudioLos Angeles, CA, USA
    Riot GamesLos Angeles, CA, USA
    Alcock GamesLos Angeles, CA, USA
    TangentlemenLos Angeles, CA, USA
    Carbine StudiosAliso Viejo, CA, USA
    Daybreak Game Company LLCSan Diego, CA, USA
    ActivisionSan Diego, CA, USA
    Blizzard EntertainmentIrvine, CA, USA
    Ready At DawnIrvine, CA, USA
    Infinity WardWoodland Hills, CA, USA
    MZPalo Alto, CA, USA
    Pixelberry StudiosMountain View, CA, USA
    TreyarchSanta Monica, CA, USA
    WRKSHPSan Francisco, CA, USA
    ILMxLABSan Francisco, CA, USA
    Pocket GemsSan Francisco, CA, USA
    Spatialand, Inc.Venice, CA, USA
    Naughty DogSanta Monica, CA, USA
    Cryptic StudiosLos Gatos, CA, USA
    Insomniac GamesBurbank, CA, USA
    Electronic ArtsSacramento, CA, USA
    Skydance InteractiveMarina Del Rey, CA, USA
    EQ GamesAtlanta, GA, USA
    AGS, LLCAustin, TX, USA
    MindZenith ProductionsKnoxville, TN, USA
    Wizards of the CoastRenton, WA, USA
    TEKsystems DigitalRedmond, WA, USA
    ArenaNet, LLCBellevue, WA, USA
    City State Entertainment LLCFairfax, VA, USA
    NINE SIXTY NINE CREATIVE AGENCY (3D STAFFING)Seattle, WA, USA
    Yoh Services LLCSeattle, WA, USA
    FoxcubAnywhere, Anywhere, USA
    343 Industries MicrosoftRedmond, WA
    Yoh Services LLCRedmond, WA, USA

    Canada 3D Studios

    EAVancouver, BC, Canada
    AquentVancouver, BC, Canada
    Reflector EntertainmentMontrรฉal, QC, Canada
    Ubisoft TorontoToronto, ON, Canada
    Mr. X Inc.Toronto, ON, Canada
    Industrial Light & MagicVancouver, BC, Canada
    BioWareEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Gameloft MontrealMontreal, QC, Canada
    TriotechMontrรฉal, QC, Canada

    Poland 3D Studios

    CD PROJEKT REDKrakow, Poland
    CD PROJEKT REDWarsaw, Poland

    Ireland 3D Studios

    Romero Games Ltd.Galway, Ireland

    Sweden 3D Studios

    Starbreeze StudiosStockholm, Sweden
    Massive EntertainmentMalmรถ, Sweden
    MachineGamesUppsala, Sweden

    New Zealand 3D Studios

    Soul MachinesAuckland, New Zealand
    Huhu StudiosAuckland, New Zealand
    Wingnut ARWellington, New Zealand

    Finland 3D Studios

    Remedy EntertainmentEspoo, Finland
    Rovio Entertainment LtdEspoo, Finland

    Norway 3D Studios

    Storm StudiosOslo, Norway
    Snowcastle GamesOslo, Norway

    United Kingdom 3D Studios

    Axis AnimationGlasgow, G3, United Kingdom
    Reflectionsโ€”A Ubisoft StudioNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
    Chemical X Industries LimitedBrighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
    Ubisoft LeamingtonRoyal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
    Legendary GamesNottingham, United Kingdom
    Creative AssemblyHorsham, United Kingdom
    Cloud Imperium GamesWilmslow, United Kingdom
    Foundry 42 (Cloud Imperium Games)Wilmslow, Cheshire, United Kingdom
    Jagex Games StudioCambridge, United Kingdom
    Automaton Games LimitedCambridge, United Kingdom
    Airship ImagesLytham St. Annes, United Kingdom
    Sumo DigitalSheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
    Edge Case Games Ltd.Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
    EA Artworks, GhostGuildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
    GuildfordSurrey, United Kingdom
    LeamingtonSpa, United Kingdom
    Splash DamageBromley, London, United Kingdom
    Team 17 Digital LtdWakefield, United Kingdom
    NouripicturesLondon, United Kingdom
    Rocksteady StudiosLondon, United Kingdom
    Playground GamesLeamington Spa, United Kingdom
    Coventry UniversityCoventry, United Kingdom
    Red Star 3DSheffield, S Yorks, United Kingdom
    Criterion GamesGuildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

    France 3D Studios

    Wolcen StudioNice, France
    QUANTIC DREAMParis, France
    PRETTY SIMPLEParis, France
    EISKOParis, รฎle de France, France

    Germany 3D Studios

    BEIER Virtual ArchitectureBraunschweig, Niedersachsen, Germany
    InnoGames GmbHHamburg, Germany
    INFECTED GmbHHamburg, Germany
    Janeious LimitedFrankfurt am Main, Germany
    Crytek GmbHFrankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
    Dassault Systemes 3DExcite GmbHMunich, Bavaria, Germany
    WoogaBerlin, Germany

    Australia Studios

    Plastic WaxSydney, NSW, Australia

    Malaysia 3D Studios

    Streamline StudiosKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Codemasters Studios Sdn BhdKuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Singapore Studios

    Virtually LiveSingapore

    Denmark 3D Studios

    Logic ArtistsCopenhagen, Denmark
    Ghost VFXCopenhagen, Denmark

    Belarus Studios

    WargamingMinsk, Belarus
  • Varnish: How to make Skiing Exciting?

    Varnish: How to make Skiing Exciting?

    Varnish Trip Home ๐Ÿ 

    Adding varnish to my day, I decided to visit my girl’s parents place, the night before my ski trip. Not to mention, my girlfriend and I were leaving early in the morning. In the same light, her dad left early for work, so we took the bus to the train station. After all, we took the bus and left for the train. Finally reaching Atlantic terminal train stop and part ways.

    The Eventual Packing Cube ๐Ÿฑ

    Soon, I made it home to pack for the ski trip. In the same light, I’m glad I started early. Not to mention, I’m not a guru at packing! For example, I purchased AmazonBasics 4-Piece Packing Cube and Osprey Packs Ultra Light. I was able to fit all my regular and ski clothes into a DAKINE Limited Fall Line Ski Roller Bag. Yet, this year I’ve created a simple packing list and used it as a checklist. In other words, it helped me not forget my ski pants! All things considered, I plan to share it with you because it does speed up my pack and it will help you too!

    The Chill Zone ๐Ÿ›€

    Then I chilled and watched Charisma on Command. To be sure, it’s a show about improving your conversation with people around you. Including, this small gist of useful knowledge:

    …Learn how to be more confident, how to make people laugh, how to be more likable – basically everything about exuding charisma. Relationships in life are everything, so we want to teach you to turn on your most confident, charismatic self in the moments that matter most.

    The First Ski Trip of the Season ๐ŸŽฟ๐Ÿ‚

    My Goal was to meet people on the bus to show them my art and grow my ski abilities. Yet, trying not to shit my self. For example, during my visit to my girlfriend parents place, I learned that my stomach was hurting. Before my ski trip, I was getting nervous with my pack. Thus, it made me want to go even more. What should I do now?

    Trip Down 42 Street, Times Square ๐Ÿš†

    Bad idea to carry a big double ski big bag down 44 street or anywhere near 6 through 8 Ave. Never again! It’s a mob scene during rush hour. Yet, coming out of the subway, I couldn’t find an elevator at my stop, so I ended lugging my heavy ski bag up the subway steps. Again, so many theatre and restaurant places, but huge lines on the street. As a result, it made it so much harder for me to get to my destination. Thus, next time, I will take a cab, save myself the grief and hardship.

    Featured Image ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ

    I started with a rough sketch using the sketchbook app. Yet, it wasn’t until a few weeks later where I decided to ink it and tighten up the line work. Then, I colored it by using marquee and paint bucket. Finally, I added multiply and screen layers to add shadow and highlights.

    Ski Trip Notes ๐Ÿ—’๏ธ

    • Met a friend on the bus that is into Chinese medicine, snowboarder.
    • Didn’t know who I was booking with
    • For dinner, I had some salad. Ready to ski some blues.
    • In the Morning, I got water for my Camelbak 70oz. Will be adding a lemon to keep my energy up.
    • Had a hard time Skiing with my ski boots. They hurt my bunions on my toes.
    • Saturday night, had a blast at a local bar. A DJ did a good job keeping us moving on our feet.

    Reading List ๐Ÿ“š

    SKI Trip Killington Varnish
    SKI Trip Killington Varnish

  • Gremlins: What do they look like and Who?

    Gremlins: What do they look like and Who?

    The Gremlins ๐Ÿค”

    Gremlins is a 1984 American comedy horror movie๐Ÿ˜ฑ. I’m excited to draw it to today’s blog post! ๐Ÿ˜Ž Also, “its an imaginary mischievous sprite regarded as responsible for an unexplained problem.” Besides, Google defined Gremlins as a mischievous creature. In contrast, this morning, I did not need to get up, bedridden, and ready to drink Upma tea. It’s a type of grain, also known as cream of wheat. Also, waking up to a friendly face is the best feeling in the morning: a breakfast dish and a touch of spice.

    Gremlins Feature
    Gremlins Feature

    A Lesson on Drawing โœ๏ธ

    Drawing dragons is fun. Not only, had already finished sketching the lines, and I was eager to start coloring them in. Also, I’m drawing from a book called DragonArt: How to Draw Fantastic Dragons and Fantasy Creatures. Today, I learned about using multiply and screen layers. For example, multiply with color selection allows you to paint on a shadow. However, the screen layer with color selection creates a highlight. After drawing, we had lunch and watched Once Upon a Time with Jennifer Morrison. We wanted to watch the Moon Raise Kingdom on Netflix.

    After Gaming Session ๐ŸŽฎ ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ

    Later that day, I went to the dungeon with comfy couches and soft pillows. Thereupon, I watched two crazy fun sisters play Overcooked and Zelda. Not to mention, I gave them tips on moving through the levels. I enjoyed watching them squirm over losing. In the same fashion, you can get them for the Switch or PS4 gaming console. We played monopoly for a little bit, but it got boring, it is fun if more people join. Also, it has an online mode, but I didn’t try it.

    Thank you for reading quick poses.

    • Leave a comment over the โ€œWhatโ€™s Crackinโ€™ \ (โ€ขโ—กโ€ข) /โ€ section below.
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  • What to do on Black Friday?

    What to do on Black Friday?

    Just Stay Home! :)

    What is everyone watching for Black Friday?

    I’m watching the news on my couch and relaxing. Then I turn on the TV and I notice that many people are lining up in the cold on thanksgiving. I ask myself the question why? Shouldn’t they just enjoy the holiday at home, with family and turkey? I’m worried about the poor staff working in the stores, instead of taking the holiday off. I get it, it’s probably extra money or maybe they are just don’t like turkey or the family.

    Here is an article example explaining why some retailers are stepping back from this holiday and the sales that it can bring.

    Just stay home and shop at home at your leisure. Maybe you’ll find a great deal on Cyber Monday!

  • Mercy Can Have Closure and So Can I

    Mercy Can Have Closure and So Can I

    Mercy For the Simple ๐Ÿ‘ผ

    Please have mercy, today was a simple day, more straightforward than usual. I woke up with a plan to visit my girl. In the same light, I needed to pack. I knew I would be staying for a few days. As a result, I packed two pairs of everything. For example, I got my socks and underwear. Yet, I dislike packing because I never have any way to organize. Thus, a few months ago I put in some time and researched ways to pack better. Thereupon, I discovered packing cubes and simplified my life. After I finished packing and getting ready, I left to catch my train to work.

    The Timeless Knowledge Train ๐Ÿš‚

    My train ride seemed longer today. I forgave the train for its lateness. Then, I started working on a dragon head in 3/4 view. In other words, this view is harder to draw because it shows action and direction. Besides, I started reading Dragonart: How to Draw Fantastic Dragons and Fantasy Creatures. For example, from that book, I created a few sketches of circle and line shapes. Also, I made sure that I used a blue pencil because it will make it easier to sketch on top with a red pencil. Thus, you can achieve a cleaner and faster result. If you combine layers, pencil color and lower the opacity. Without delay, my train reached its destination and I rushed out to reach work.

    Can thoughts be actionable? ๐ŸŽฌ

    At work, I had many different thoughts. For example, I had wanted to resolve some coding issues for a while. Yet, all I can say is that the day was productive and work got done. In contrast, I had some issues with WordPress Publicize. Also, I got upset at the engineers, but I showed mercy and asked them to add a new feature. For one thing, I learned that many of the connected services do not include the tags I create for the post. For this reason, I lose impressions on Twitter and other social platforms. Yet, Tumblr is the only service that posts the tags. Thus, after speaking with “Happiness Engineers”, they recommend trying somethings. Either getting a plugin or inserting tags into the custom message. Afterword, the day went by fast and I made my way to my girl’s place.

    Reading List ๐Ÿ“š