RKTBlog

I’m still really busy with freelance work, so another apology for my lack of updates here on the blog.  The good news is that I’m going to have a ton of new work for my portfolio after all is done.  The bad news is that I can’t post any of it- at least not until the game I’m working out comes out.  But I’m very happy with my work on it so far, so I can’t wait to share it with you.

The big news is that my partner, Mike, got a job at Pixar, down in San Francisco, so we’ll be moving there in about a month!  It’s great news!  Mike’s been wanting a job there for ten years now… it’s hard to believe Pixar’s been on the scene for that long.

I’ll be very sad to leave Portland, though.  This city’s been a special place to me.  We have lots of great friends here, and I feel a particular connection to Portland, itself.  I have enjoyed my time here immensely, but the two years we’ve been here have gone by way too quickly.

I’ve never been terribly good at this blogging thing. I’ve given it a few shots before, and never with much success. English is kinda my second language, which is funny because I don’t speak anything else… …unless you count the language of visuals, which I do. Writing takes me a long of time, and speaking probably should, considering the jibberish that can come out of my mouth.

So why should I try blogging again?

For those who don’t know me, I am an illustrator and designer. Actually, that’s the short list; I’ve been known to dabble in a lot of things, including video, animation, fine arts, and now screenwriting. I’m interested in everything creative, although I can never find enough time to satisfy all those urges. It’s hard to sustain a creative life in a world constantly demands the next rent check and lately, I feel like I’ve lost focus.

So, I’m establishing this page as a sort of online sketchbook. I’ve often considered myself an “art exhibitionist”, and my best work is usually done in the open. I also love discussing the theories behind art and design. I’ve taught a number of college level classes, and in talking to my students and preparing for classes, I would often become inspired to push my own work farther.

At any rate, I plan to update this blog a couple of times a week. I’m setting a modest goal in the hopes that I can keep it up. I hope you enjoy my work and come back soon!