I’ve been doing some digital painting. If you don’t know what that means, “digital painting” is just painting using your computer, usually with a program like Photoshop and a tablet.

These particular paintings are depictions of characters in my upcoming game. I’m quite new to digital painting and there are still a few techniques I suck at. I still haven’t worked out how to do hair properly, and generally find ears to be impossible to get right. Despite this, I’m pretty happy with how it’s turning out. Check ‘em out:

There’s a great digital painting tutorial here, in case you’re interested in getting into this.

Too many video posts showing that I don’t really have a lot to say at the moment. I’m currently deep in a cocoon-like state working on an iPhone game after spending most of last year working for a startup here in Wellington.

On that note, Wellington dev Tim Haines has set up a database for iPhone devs around the world here. Add your name on this form.

Just upgraded to the awesome thematic theme framework. Thematic works in conjunction with the awesome “Junction” theme from Pat Dryburgh.

Ronald Jenkees improvises on a keyboard over his own beats. The guy just oozes talent. His personality and body language is a real contrast to all those posing wannabe indie rockstars out there who all look like they would rather be somewhere else. He obviously loves what he’s doing and isn’t afraid to share that fact with the world.

Actually, more than one youtube commenter has called Jenkees the “saviour of the music industry”. Of course, youtube is renowned for its enlightened and erudite commenters, so this is fairly significant. Seriously though, that’s a big call – even for youtube. But once you see him play, you might not think such comments as hyperbolic as they appear.

Awesome beat on this one:

Piano of “All of My Love” by Led Zeppellin (just to prove he’s not relying on keyboard delays or sequenced music to create his sound):

More here.