Other 3D Model WIPs

collage of four hard surface 3d model works in progress; bill and teds phone booth, two star wars ships, and an original design

3D Art & Design Portfolio Other 3D model WIPs Other 3D Model WIPs The following are projects that are in various stages of development. Most of them are fan art pieces. I will update this page as the status of each project changes. Bill & Ted’s Phone Booth (WIP) With the release of the third … Read more

TARDIS Control Room 3D Model Rework

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3D Art & Design Portfolio TARDIS (Doctor Who) Control Room TARDIS Control Room (WIP) This 3D model is based off of the TARDIS control room as seen on the more current iteration of the Doctor Who series.  I created screenshots from a Google Earth Easter egg of the TARDIS as reference for the model. This highly detailed model … Read more

Claptrap (CL4P-TP) 3D Model Rework

3d model of claptrap from borderlands video game series

3D Art & Design Portfolio Claptrap (CL4P-TP) Claptrap (CL4P-TP) 3D Modeling and Material Rework Process Claptrap is a character in the Borderlands videogame series. I created this 3D model a few years ago. It seemed like it would be a good challenge. Most of the process images that follow are taken from the initial modeling. … Read more

How to Use Commas with Parenthetical Phrases

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When and how to use a comma can be confusing and often leads to the punctuation mark being used incorrectly. The ability to examine content and know when to use a comma, when their use is conditional, and where they don’t belong is essential for clear writing in any environment be it academia, business, or … Read more

How to Use Series and the Serial (Oxford) Commas

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When and how to use a comma can be confusing and often leads to the punctuation mark being used incorrectly. The ability to examine content and know when to use a comma, when their use is conditional, and where they don’t belong is essential for clear writing in any environment be it academia, business, or … Read more

Learning and Creativity

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Originally posted: June 13, 2016 My Relationship With Creativity I remember numerous instances of my creativity or inquisitive nature being frowned upon, viewed as deviant behavior. It made me feel as if I was wrong to ask questions or delve into my imagination for answers. It is not constructive to limit someone’s possibilities just because … Read more

My Thoughts on Criticism

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When engaging in anything creative like writing, visual arts, crafts, etc., you will inevitably encounter criticism. All criticism can hurt, but only constructive criticism is worth listening to. It can be hard to listen to comments regarding the products of your creative musings. You put your time and passion into something and you are ready … Read more

Blogging and You

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Originally posted: June 28, 2016 Blogging is a frustrating, anxiety producing, time consuming, and ultimately rewarding activity. When it was all new to me, I was apprehensive–“The world can see this. Whether anyone will look at it is another story, but still.” The authors of this week’s chapter–Looking from the Inside Out: Academic Blogging as … Read more

Learning to Find Your Voice

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Originally posted: July 21, 2016 Developing Voice in Digital Storytelling Through Creativity, Narrative and Multimodality by Monica Nilsson discussed the ability for digital storytelling to encourage creativity and be a resource for developing a voice. Voice as defined by Grammar Girl is “the distinct personality, style, or point of view of a piece of writing … Read more