Inspirations for my Work

Some of my inspirations that have made me want to create monsters and have aspirations to become a special effects person are Robert Kurtzman, Stan Winston, and Greg Nicotero. Film Directors that have been inspirations include George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson, Guillermo Del Toro, and JJ Abrams.

These men have been a big influence in my life and role models growing up. Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park (1993) was ground zero that began my life long obsession to make real life dinosaurs and creatures. Spielberg will always be my number 1 role model in both the movie making and directing industry. 

 

Work from Greg Nicotero;

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2016/02/10/walking-deads-greg-nicotero-sculpts-zombie-scourge/80079580/

Robert Kurtzman Creature Corps;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO4wmG_tOYY

Stan Winston Website;

https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/stan-winston-school-of-character-arts

Robert Kurtzman Site;

http://www.creaturecorps.net/gallery/ 

An original creature design that I have worked on for several years. Just a concept color scheme however There are so many other color choices that I would like to experiment with.

Fashion Meets Music Festival September 3-4

This year I took park in Columbus, Ohio's Fashion Meets Music Festival a collaboration between the fashion scene in Columbus, and the Music scene including both local and big name bands. This is the third year that this festival has taken place in Columbus, Ohio. I brought with me, my camera to take photos at the festival. Unfortunately this year, due to the lack of promotion, other conflicting events, and not as well known band lineup, the crowd turnout was very disappointing. However I still made a lot of new friends, network and contacts that might be useful to me in the future. 

Here are some of the photos taken by myself at this years Fashion Meets Music Festival. 

Website finally running

First post of 2016 on my new website

I am currently adding the final touches to my website. I am really pleased with how it looks so far. I will be editing and adding more content and work during my progress with school.

Welcome to my new website!

Jonathan