character designs Stuff for a fire saftey video being done by an old disney artists and teacher.

here you go, here's more of what i'm working on these next few months.

Ok, so here is all the art that I did at con, and after con.

Hey Y'all

Sorry for the absence, I've been busy with a lot of freelance since i'm unemployed right now. Here is a sneak at what i'm working on.

Hi all, sorry about the delay,

Wow, being laid off has been the coolest thing that has happened to me all year. I feel so complete and fulfilled as an artist. I've had time to work all day everyday on several different projects. I'm doing some freelance animation for a private individual who has been completely cooperative and generous. also, I have tons of time to study and sketch. I should really go to the LA zoo and sketch some animals too during the week. I'd rather be there with less people than otherwise, people freakin bug. I'm there to draw and study, not to get wrapped up in conversations with people about their relatives that also draw. (haha, bitter)

Anyway, I have sooooo much art to post from comic con, and from the recent days. I'll see if I can post it tonight. I'l just gonna post pics of the art as opposed to scans, there's just way to much!!!

See you all very soon.

Leftyjoe,
character designer and your friendly neighborhood paint slinger.

I'm Back from Comic Con and I have good news.

So this year, getting laid off was a blessing. I enjoyed working at my last job, but, it was holding me back from my dream. Sadly, as in previous jobs, the work i did was not gonna help me for the next job. I had to work extra hard on my spare time to study, draw and progress artistically. With the help of a friend, Alison Mann, after years of correspondence with her and guidance from her, I prepared for my yearly visit to the Comic con portfolio review session.

Well, this year, my work payed off. The stuff I worked on in my spare time is probably what sealed the deal. I did have a blast working at my last job. And I attained a huge body of work, which helped to show my artistic range. But, like I said, it wasn't enough. So I took all my studies and refined them, and put them into the porfolio.
Well, thank you Alison, I did what you told me.

I was finally told by cartoon network, that the only thing in my way at this point is, "Timing" to stay on top of the job hotline, and "if you were to apply, you'd probably get it...." (not verbatim) Hasbro offered me freelance work. And a wonderful person, an art director I corresponded with from nickelodeon, with the invaluable help of google and all the social networking sites, connected with me before my interview. Richard was amazing! He reviewed my stuff, complimented me, and continued correspondence with me. I can't thank him enough for emailing me. And for not freaking out when I sent him unsolicited emails before my interview. He feels that it is a very high chance that I will get freelance, and that he hopes he can get me on a project. He'll hear back on the final decision, and he'll let me know. At the very least I'll get a test. so, these are the baby steps.

This will be the year. I have seen the signs. I hope I join all of you soon. all of you awesome artist that work at those prestigious studios. I look forward to being a contributing member of the wonderful creative effort.

I hope I break a leg, maybe both of my legs. ( I wonder if it's bad luck to wish leg breakage on myself?) Well then, you all, please wish me luck, and pray a lil for me.

Joe David Torres,
aka Leftyjoe