Quick update on what's been happenin'

I really should start updating this thing again. Problem is, I just got a tumblr so I've been updating there recently. You can check it out at lyssaspex.tumblr.com.

Other than that, I'm currently working on some freelance projects, but I've been told to be pretty hush-hush about them. I've also just started attending college classes this semester to continue my education so I've been trying to find time to squeeze in some personal art, but lately the only thing I managed to work on these past few months was entering in a couple of t-shirt design contests at welovefine.com.

Didn't win the Bravest Warriors contest, but Cartoon Hangover reblogged my design which was pretty neat. The Power Rangers one is still unknown.

Also in the works, is a small comic project I've working on. I'm planning on making a series of gag comics based on my experiences growing up on Staten Island. The only problem standing in my way is figuring out a title and a place where to host it. Here's a peek at what's to come:

So all in all, hopefully things will turn around soon. And maybe I can finally get a table at some conventions this year!

In the meantime, look out for any updates on my tumblr or deviantART.

Character designs

Been putting together a concept art/visual development portfolio.
Here's a few design sheets for some characters of mine.

 

 

Official website up!

Okay so I know I haven't updated this thing in a while, but if anyone is still watching this blog, I'd like to announce that alyssaspector.com is finally up!

It still may need a few tweaks here and there, but for the most part, I think it's ready to be open for the public.

Peace!

Poison Ivy final

Annnd done!

Sketch dump

Always sketching erry day. Whether at home, on the bus, at a coffee shop, etc.

But I should really make more time to actually scan the work I do.

Sketchdump time!

Red pandas. Why? Just because.

Poison Ivy Pencils/Inks

So it's been a looong time since I've updated, but things have been crazy busy over here. With between doing the freelance thing, working on-call, my sister's wedding, etc.
Now that this month is almost over, I'm going to get back into the swing of things and update a lot more.

Most of the time, I've been trying to improve on the things I have the most trouble with, such as anatomy, line weight, etc. Especially when it comes to inking. But I just got a new brush and bottle of ink so I've been putting that to good use.

Anyway, here's a piece of Poison Ivy I've been working on. She was always one of my favorite Batman villains, alongside the Joker and Mr. Freeze. I had fun drawing in all the various exotic, carnivorous and poisonous plants in there. :D

Colors coming soon!

Double Rainbow

Hey, so like, I guess I haven't updated this thing in awhile huh? Damn, where have I been?

Well, over the summer, I was commissioned by a perfume company to do the artwork for a perfume label as well as a few other projects.

But sadly, since I've been so busy, I've had very little time to draw for myself. Well, except for a few sketches here and there of course.

Also, an official website is still under construction. Just been trying to get the hang of Dreamweaver again...

In the meantime, here's something I doodled up in Photoshop the other day :)
Wanted to play around with the brush tools and see what kind of textures I could end up with.
Also, I may or may not have been inspired by this...

Peace out!