This morning...

This is what I woke up to this morning.... My cat with green snot dangling from her nose...

 I didn't know cats had snot. lol

More head drawings!

Here are more heads I drew! LOL
Each one took about 5 minutes.

Figure Drawing

Hello everyone!
I'm sorry for being M.I.A.
I have been attending Gnomon to brush up on some traditional skills, and learn some new skills.
I've been super stoked that my figure drawing skills got way better in just a few weeks.
Here is sample of what I worked on last night.
The head sketches are done in 5 mins.
Then full body has been done in 10 mins.

Resume

Education:

BFA in Entertainment Art/Animation (completion date of May 2011), California State University Fullerton

Gnomon School of Visual Effects (2012 ~ )

Technical Skills:

(Proficiency level: Advanced=***, Intermediate=**, Introductory=*)

• Animation Programs - Digicel Flipbook**, Toon Boom Animate/Studio**, Monkey Jam***, Mirage**, TV Paint**, Maya*
• Adobe Programs - Illustrator**, Premiere Pro**, Photoshop**, Flash**, After Effects**, Dreamweaver*
• Editing Programs - Sound Booth Pro*, Final Cut Pro**
• Office Programs - Microsoft Excel***, Word***, Power Point**, File Maker*
• Other programs - Corel Painter**

Work Experience:

• Easley-Dunn Productions, Inc. (July 2011 ~ December 2011)
  Character Design and Concept Artist Intern
  Assistant Producer
  Texture Artist and UI Artist Intern
  Character and Effects Animator Intern
  -Responsibilities include: Design various game art (character, props, 3D texture mapping, UI, and game assets). Animate game characters, props, and effects using Adobe Flash and Photoshop.
• Film Roman (August 2011 ~ December 2011)
  Production Assistant Intern on "THE SIMPSONS"
  -Responsible for assisting in the production aspects of the animated TV show, "The Simpsons". (Importing images into archives, managing files, and basic office duties
• Mariposa Pictures (July 2011 ~ December 2011)
  Background and Layout Artist Assistant
  -Responsibilities include: Illustrating various 2D background assets; and prepare cleaned up layout design.
• Gel Communications (August 2010 ~ December 2010)
  Graphic Design Assistant Intern
  -Responsibilities Include: Online market and concept research, assisting in concept designs and revisions, compiling trend and illustration boards.

Skills:

Creating traditional and 3D animation; Character, Prop, and Concept designs; Storyboard Art and creating Animatics; Narrative Illustrations; Children's Book Illustration.

Relevant Coursework:

Intro to Traditional Animation, Intro to 3D animation, Animation A/B, Special Studies in Animation, Cartooning and Carictures, Illustration A/B/C, Elements of Sequential Art, Special Studies in Illustration, Life Drawing for Animation, Animal and Wildlife Drawing, Descriptive Drawing.

Other Experiences:

• Seleceted for the 2010 "CSU SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM"Making a hand drawn animated commercial - AN intensive 2 week workshop where students worked in a team to create every necessary stage of animation production to complete a 30 second short film or commercial. Each team was responsible for the following; writing the script, storyboarding, character design, concept art, layout, background paintings, animation and post production (sound, editing, voice, ink and paint etc.)
• Fluent in Japanese and English (both reading and writing)

Prop designs - Food

Here is the second set of prop designs I have finished today!
The theme is very simple... it's food!

Prop Design - Sushi bar!

Finished my first set of prop designs!!! Sushi bar theme!

Go Go Zombie Character Design

Here are the set of characters I have designed for the upcoming mobile game, Go Go Zombie.
These are zombie characters and the player's characters. :)
These images belongs to Easley-Dunn Productions, Inc.

Doodle of the Day 11/30/2011

A quick color pencil and pen drawing. Yep yep.

Newly Updated Website!

Good morning!
Just wanted to inform everyone that my portfolio website, http://www.redbeanart.com/, is newly updated!!!!
Please enojoy!

Doodles of the day 11/5/2011

Here are some of the sketches I did while helping out my family business of Dog and Cat Grooming!
Obviously, my mind was wondering elsewhere.

Happy Halloween!!!!

Hello everyone!!!
Today is the day of the ghosties and goblins!
Beware of those candy addicted children!
Have fun and please be safe!

Doodle of the Day 10/25/2011

Doodle of the Day 10.25.2011!
Some doodles I did during my tiny breaks!

Doodle of the Day 10/23/11

Doodle of the day. Some head studies I did for my portfolio.
Skull and people's facial expressions

New business cards

Ordered new business cards. I just made it very simple. Since I know there will be some information that will change after I start learning more stuffs :D

Princess Critter-Pants

My doodle of the day!:

I was inspired by watching Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke and the brand new, Adventure Time DVD...
So, I had to create my very first "FAN ART" by creating the character, "Princess Critter-Pants"!!!
I am a huge fan of Adventure Time, and I love the works of Hayao Miyazaki! So, I wanted to see what I can create by merging the two worlds in one!

I hope you all like it! Enjoy!

Doodle of the day 09/28/2011

Here is a quick character concept sketch I am working on right now for a personal project.

It will be either done as a graphic novel or animation (maybe both!)

Facebook Page

Hello Everyone!

I just wanted to let people know about my Facebook page for my concept designs and characters! So please check it out and "LIKE IT"!!! I would appreciate it greatly!

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Illustration-and-Concept-Designs-by-Alisa-Ogura/128301877239551

with LOVE,
Alisa!

Doodle of the Day

This is my doodle of the day. Just a quick sketch of a "Mouse Man" character, I came up with. :D I'm thinking I should post these up as frequently as I can. This is fun!

The Drills CD Cover Competition

Here is my entry submission for The Drills CD Cover Competition! I thought I did well but I went against a bunch of AWESOME ARTISTS!!! So, I was sad that I wasn't chosen but not too upset. Instead, I was more thankful to see many different styles and skills for CD cover designs. I have 2 versions of the final art due to the band's leader, Phil X, making a request to revise the font of the cover. I've also included the rough for this cover. Please enjoy!

Bookmark commissions

Hello everyone! Long time no see! I'm sorry for neglecting everyone on updates! It has been a rollercoaster of events in my life/career! But, I have been making art while I was gone! I recently was asked to create 3 bookmark images for a Literacy program charity event at Michael G. Wickman Elementary School! I was honored to be able to help out our future leaders of America! The following bookmarks are named: "Reading Powers Me!" "Favorite Place" "Epic Battle" I have also created bookmark backs for children to be able to write their names on it!