Otis Graduate Show

West Los Angeles, CA - Plenty of talented artists have graduated at Otis Art College showing off their work at the Graduate Show in West LA tonight. Cecil Kim, a friend and co-worker at Sony and also an instructor here invited a bunch of us from work to check out the show. A few of my favorite artists of the night were Illustrators Wendy Park, Monica Grue, and Whitney Pollett. Each had their own unique style and were humble in their own way. What amazes me most are how well rounded these artists are and how well prepared they are for the industry. Here are some highlights.

The Last Interceptor

Playa del Rey, CA - I just finished watching "The Road Warrior" on blu-ray. I have seen bits and pieces of it in the past, but never the whole movie, and certainly not the ending! Wow, I was floored by the stunts and the imagery of multiple vehicles moving fast in the desert with big dust clouds behind them! Definitely a classic, with no 3D visual effects--just a lot of great stunt work and a simple story. I got bummed out when Mel Gibson's car got destroyed, which is why I found this image of the toy and immortalized it in this post. Thanks Kevin for letting me finally see the glorious high-speed destruction in blu-ray!

Worse Before It Gets Better

Forehand Analysis

Tennis coaches use video to analyze shot form and technique. Last year, I decided to film myself hitting groundstrokes to see the strengths and weaknesses in my shot. Over 20 years of playing, I think I removed a lot of the unnecessary movement and bad habits I used to have. After seeing myself on film, I realized that my timing is my biggest problem, as I tend to hit the ball a little later than I should. When I hit the ball late, I am more prone to shanking shots off my frame and not using the full power of my swing. Hopefully this year, I can make this shot more of a weapon by working on my timing.

License and Registration

Bunnies!

Happy Easter Everyone!

Among the Living

Santa Monica, CA - Bagel Friday--Today is the first day that I actually feel like I have recovered from the flu. I am just happy to be alive and feeling "human." Everyone who had the superflu warned of a three week recovery time, and sadly they were correct. Thanks to everyone for the well wishes, and a message to all: Don't get sick--it's not worth it.