The Death of a Bug

Our project for ConAgra got dropped after the "suits" decided that ants and food don't go together. Oh well, that's how advertising sometimes works. You win some and you lose some. Here's one of our characters created during the concept phase. Note the brand name we put on the snorkle gear.

SIGGRAPH 2010

We used to go to SIGGRAPH and then it got put to the shelf by other interesting conferences. But this year we're back in the saddle and heading west with some of our tech-head friends.

http://www.siggraph.org/s2010/

The Life of a Bug

We are currently working on a project for ConAgra -- illustrating a handful of loveable bugs! Here's a screen-grab of a model prepared for a simple paint job.

http://www.pixelboystudio.com

ICON 6

I believe we'll be packing our bags and heading out to L.A. for ICON 6. Check it out!

Creative Biz Note #20

Creative Thinking Techniques_01

We've been slow lately...which we both embrace. It gives us time to regroup, to set goals, figure out software and work on promotional pieces too. But it also gives me time to read. I'm re-reading ThinkerToys by Michael Michalko. It's a handbook that provides unconventional exercises for creatives when approaching problems.

I touched on this subject in an earlier post (Creative Biz Note #9).  But I'm going to go into more depth on "creative thinking" in the next three Biz Notes. Going back over these techniques will help embed this information into my head and perhaps be an addition to your thinking process too.