Paddling Duck

Racing Robot / 3-D Animation

Too much to learn, too little time. But it didn't turn out too badly. Somewhere along the way I lost my type. It is my version of the Paddling Duck sold by tintoyarcade.

This is the 2nd scene I created for my 3-D Animation Class. It is a lot more difficult than it looks but it taught me a lot and still was a lot of fun!

Bienvenido - Welcome

Here's a little story I wrote, I call it BIenvenido - Welcome:

Coming in for a landing, the first view I had of what was to come, the very first thing to catch my eye after the incredible beauty of the mountains, was an old man. An old man walking behind a huge work beast; plowing his field behind an ox.

It had rained recently; you could still see rain falling in a few spots in the distance across the valley. To protect him from the rain the old man was wearing a sort of rain cape. The cape had been constructed of intricately woven pieces of palm. Like the thatched roofs of tropical houses, it fell from his shoulders in layers of dried palm leaves keeping him from the rain that ran down the length of the long dried fronds.

The ground he worked didn’t look particularly fertile. Even after the rain it had a dry rocky look about it. You could tell as he reached down to pick up a stone and toss it aside that the low wall running along side of his field had been built by his hands of those rocks he picked out of the ground of his field. He knew every rock in that field; every rock in the wall.

Forming the perfect backdrop were the magnificent thick cluster of blue green and gray mountains. The sky matched the mountains although here and there bits of blue were starting to poke through and some of the clouds were already white and dry.

The voice of the pilot came over the intercom: “Damas y Caballeros, Bienvenidos a la Valle de Oaxaca. Por favor de enderecir las espaldas de sus asientos y abroche sus cinterones. En breve aterresamos.” And in English: “Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the Valley of Oaxaca. Please straighten your seat backs and fasten your seat belts. We will be landing shortly.”

Bienvenido a Oaxaca! Oh, life had never held such promise . . .

NIOSA

I like the composition in this Night in Old San Antonio poster. Mariachi in the foreground and the city recedes into the background you even get a bit of the night sky. Makes me feel like I'm at the market eating some good food listing to some old time Mariachi sing.

NIOSA

This picture is of NIOSA which is NIGHT IN OLD SAN ANTONIO, I believe if I'm not mistaken and I like this picture the most because just by looking at the picture my senses start kicking in from the way you can smell all the different kinds of food to the mutter of all the people talking and the music seems to overfill all of downtown.

I usually don't enjoy participating in all the fiesta activities but NIOSA is something I enjoy going to.

Love the composition of this poster. The happy cascarone sun smiling over San Antonio makes me want to go to Fiesta! There is a lot of movement here which is what should be shown on a Fiesta poster.

Fiesta

I have personally never been to Fiesta, but from what I have heard about it, it is filled with bright colors and beautiful costumes celebrating Hispanic culture. I found this image to be pretty intense both in color and elaborate decoration. It is really beautiful thing to see and must take a lot of time to create.

River walk night parade

When I think of fiesta I automatically picture the river walk and all the lights reflecting off of the water. Most of the festivities and Fiesta related events are within the general area of the river. For example, the Floats in the night parade and battle of flowers celebrations are the most memorable for me. The colors, music and food make Fiesta what it is.

1981 Official Fiesta Poster designed by artist Jesse Trevino

I like the motion of the colors and floral patterns of the dresses worn by folklorico dancers.
The dynamic movement of the colorful dress forms remind me of fiesta events and express the combination of spring and the celebration of hispanic heritage.

El Rey Feo

El Rey Feo came to my school when I was younger and was my first impression of fiesta. Alongside, of course, the tissue paper fiesta flowers we would make. For me he embodies fiesta.

Poteet Strawberry Festival

Poteet's Strawberry Festival, I think it is a good time just to enjoy the view and rides.

Fiesta Flambeau Parade

I would have to say Fiesta Flambeau Parade, because it was my first Fiesta event.

Being fairly new to San Antonio, I haven't been to any Fiesta events as of yet. However, perusing the various images out there, I know that I would love the Battle of Flowers parade. I love the bright colors, the fantastic creative expression found in the various floats, and the celebration of the cultural heritage of the city.

Oyster Bake

This is the only event my parents and I ever attended during Fiesta. I always loved the various food booths and the different genres of live music. I got to see Better Than Ezra there actually!

This poster does a good job of telling the observer about everything that goes on during this event. From the music notes and guitars to the oyster logo with cowboy boots... a very clear story is told.

Folkloricas

Fiesta in San Antonio, the most colorful time of the year. I love the beautiful dresses that are made for this occasion.

LEGO

I chose this image of a Lego block because of it's simplicity of shapes and colors. The basic characteristics of the design is widely known and recognized, there is really no need for a noticeable logo because we immediately know what it is. Also, it will retain its identity when being illustrated in different colors and size proportions.

Toy Illustration

Hot Wheels- Ever since I could walk I've been collecting them. I like how they can make the car to the T, sometimes the designs are a little whacky but they are always cool to look at. Hot wheels are a great toy for children of all ages and yes even adults. They've become a real collectors item as well

I wonder how much money this man has made for Milton Bradley over the years?
I chose him because he is the perfect tool that can be used on posters, boxes, even on television. He is simply drawn with basic colors. Placement hardly matters since he says Monopoly wherever you see him.