IN PURSUIT OF SOMETHING ELSE

It has been a while since I have posted an update about life in general so I am going to take this lovely Sunday afternoon to do just that. Please bear with me going to try to keep it short.

So in addition to sculpting and drawing monsters you may have seen or heard me talk about classes and assignments via twitter or instagram. Well for the last year I have been taking classes at The Animation Academy with Charles Zembillas off and on. I happened upon this school around this time last year when I was really trying to decide what my next step was. I have loved animation since I was a kid and for a brief time entertained the idea of becoming an animator. I gave that up around the same time I stopped drawing again. a few years ago I took a few classes at the community college and it reignited my love of animation and drawing. So I have been learning the basics and have really been challenged with things I have never done before. It has been a great experience so far and my skills are slowly improving and I am loving every minute of it. 

I don't know what will come of this but I will be sharing my progress more regularly as I go on, but for now here is a breakdown of quick instagram snaps of some of the work I have done in the last year specifically for my classes. 

Character Design 1 - Went from exercises on basics to head and body turnarounds. Ended with action poses.

Background Design - Learned about perspective and drawing backgrounds.

Story Sketch - This one was tough. I had to draw scenes and try to convey story through my drawings.

Currently I am in Visual Development and I will start posting on that regularly. It has been hard work but worth every second. 

V

MONSTERS ARE HEADING TO MY STORE

My latest series will be hitting my store this upcoming Monster Monday, March 18th at 2pm PST. This series consists of one of a kind original sculpts in varying sizes and price points. I really wanted to change up my latest release and thought this would be a fun change of pace. There are nine total. Progress pictures below, and individual front and back images on my flickr feed.

COBBLET RESIN FIGURES 2013

COBBLET RESIN FIGURES 2013, a set on Flickr.

My first release of the year is a group of five small creatures I call Cobblets. The Cobblets are small creatures that are often mistaken for rocks and have been known to be built into walkways and walls.


Cobblets measure approx. 3"x 4"(at the horns)
All Cobblets come in a small burlap bag and will ship within a week.
Available in my store Today Wednesday 23, 2013 at 5pm PST.
www.vanessaramirez.storenvy.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013! EAT SHIT 2012

Another year gone and I first and foremost just wanted to say thank you to those of you that have supported me this year. Seeing pictures of my odd creations in your collections is an amazing feeling and I am so grateful. The people that follow me on various social media outlets make it fun and I am always grateful for the contact and time you take to look at what I'm doing. And of course you bloggers (Shout out to The Blot Says, Supacute, Jeremy Brautman you guys are the best!) that have really helped me peddle my wares and have posted about artists creations that I just have to buy. You help me to extend my horizons and it doesn't hurt you guys are seriously fantastic people that are an essential part of this community.

To the artists that have shared info, tips, and much needed encouragement, you guys are amazing. I am so astounded by your talent and more so how kind and awesome you are. You all keep raising that bar and that makes me want to just get better. So thank you and I hope to see more wonderful works coming from you all.

This year has personally been a not awesome one and I am glad to be moving forward and I whole heartedly embrace the coming year. I don't know what it will hold for me but I know change will be a big part of 2013. And for those of you I have had the pleasure to meet I look forward to our paths crossing again. All the best for the new year.

Hello 2013. Eat Shit 2012.

V

MONSTER ORNAMENTS

Happy Holidays everyone. This is most likely my last release of the year and I am going to try (really hard) to enjoy the holidays this year. That being said I decided to make some Monster Ornaments to end out the year. Each one is a hand crafted original made from Magic Sculpt and bad behavior. They will be available tomorrow, December 11th @ 6:30pm PST in my store for $40. They are approximately 3" tall by about a 1.5" wide (varies).

And as an extra thank you to everyone that has purchased something from me or even taken time to look at my work I am having sale that will last until Friday night. 20% off your entire purchase of $50 or more. Must use code "HOLIDAY20"!

Thanks again to those of you that have purchased from me this past year. I am so grateful that you would spend your hard earned money on my creations and I hope you have a great holiday. All the best!

V

DesignerCon The Aftermath 2012

After my first year as a guest vendor at Designer Con 2011, I was unsure if I would want to do it again. And when the opportunity arose this year it took a little persuasion but I decided to give it another try. I am so glad I did. I had a great time and I met some truly fantastic people. The bloggers, artists, and collectors I got to talk to were great and made the experience that much more special.  It was a great Con and I have to say I found myself thinking how did I get here on more than one occasion.


Here are a couple of pictures of my set up and products. What is left is now available in my store www.vanessaramirez.storenvy.com

DESIGNER CON 2012 PRODUCTS

Designer Con is this Saturday November 3rd at the Pasadena Convention Center from 9am to 6pm. I will be at booth 325 along with the team behind Galaxy Monkeys as they debut their new Monkeynaut figure.

Last year was my first time at Designer Con and my first time exhibiting at a convention ever. It was a very cool experience and I was very fortunate to have been included. So fast forward to this year and I am at it again but this year I made the decision to bring original works only. So I am very pleased to share what I will be bringing to DesignerCon and hope to see plenty of you there and hopefully buying from the talented folks peddling their wares.

First off we have my creation that took on a life of his own this year, Potato Baby.
He is dappered up and monotone and there are only two available.
$60ea.



Monsties are five cuddly little monsters that want to play. Five available.
$50ea



Maurice the Monstersaur a little bit monster, a little bit dinosaur. There are seven Maurice figures available.
$35ea



Percival the Polywog previously only available in the Resin is King 2 series. Five available.
$25ea



Tater Tot Minions Version 1 and Version 2 Potato Baby tries not to do the dirty work himself, instead he has minions that enforce and destroy. Six Available of each style.
$15ea



FLAIR! Set of three unique 1" buttons from my world of dapperness and beyond.
$2ea



Shot Glasses imprinted with a dapper mustache and bowtie or everyones favorite potato, Potato Baby. Approx. 10 of each available.
$5ea



A few original drawings by yours truly. Pencil on Heavy Bristol Paper. 8.5" x 5.5"
$40ea


Hope to see you there!