tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36983423834043094492011-09-19T06:25:10.057-07:00The place for updates on the various graphic design and illustration antics going on at Digital Dragon Designery, as well as general updates on changes to the site etc. Ventures into the publishing world will also be announced here, as will the availability of art prints and other goodies.Digital Dragon Designeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727278223977095875noreply@blogger.comBlogger361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-55932343469630543532011-07-08T14:05:00.000-07:002011-07-08T14:16:18.804-07:00

I realize I don't update my blog nearly enough, but it's certainly not for lack of news! The past year or more has seen a tremendous increase in my project workload, on an ongoing basis, and this has left little time for blogging. It's something I'd like to get back into, both for professional purposes and because I enjoy having another activity—like writing—to do (I thrive on variety). I would

Digital Dragon Designeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727278223977095875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-45899034818284119872010-07-05T17:48:00.000-07:002010-07-05T17:48:22.451-07:00

The Designery will be closing for some much-needed R&R in July. We'll be back at things again on Aug 3rd though, so it's not a forever thing. :) During that time I hope to get more time in for casual art and crafts. All things to refresh the mind and make for better creativity later! Hope everyone has a lovely month with much fun in the sun!

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-28159576092700974602010-04-01T10:23:00.003-07:002010-04-01T10:23:40.447-07:00

Please note the Designery is no longer open on Fridays, to allow for professional development and administrative duties. Thank you for your understanding!

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-82851209364849121892010-03-16T13:35:00.000-07:002010-03-16T13:35:37.249-07:00

Starting this April, the Designery will be closed on Fridays for administrative purposes and professional development. Because even the paperwork has to get done sometimes. ;) I'm also looking forward to spending some time upgrading my existing design and technical skills, and focusing on my development as an artist. There's a huge stack of reference books and some blank paper and canvases

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-34141706161829366802010-03-08T10:20:00.000-08:002010-03-08T11:51:19.763-08:00

No folks, I am not dead, nor have I been abducted by gypsies. For the past year (and then some) I've had myself engrossed in one project after another, and have had little time for updates. My portfolio is suffering some for it! I hope to update it soon with some great new samples. In the meantime: the Designery was recently endorsed in an article on the costs of self publishing by Jeff Haden at

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-80545331378769704112009-02-17T12:16:00.001-08:002009-02-17T12:22:35.292-08:00

I celebrated my birthday on Feb 8 by going to Disneyland... how fun was that? Tons of fun, I can assure you. Spent five days there and just got back late last week. Going back to work just isn't quite as exciting as getting up to ride California Screamin' though... funny that! ;)However I am happy to be back at it with a few projects to keep me occupied. I am hoping for some new Bella Sara cards

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-59263685431532613712009-02-02T14:27:00.000-08:002010-04-26T07:25:11.472-07:00

Well, here they are! My two Bella Sara cards for the Treasures set. The portfolio section on my site will be updated with them later...

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-41152618503790007862009-02-01T12:50:00.000-08:002009-02-01T12:52:42.623-08:00

Exciting! The artwork I did for the Bella Sara "Treasures" set last year looks like it will be available in March!http://www.bellasara.com/treasures_teaser.aspx?ref=HPCB1-CR090BNot long now... I might even be able to post my pieces soon since the release is now official. Can't wait! Sadly, I don't know if I can purchase those specific cards directly, so anyone who was wanting to have one would

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-4738017884970039492009-01-29T12:52:00.000-08:002009-01-29T12:57:01.106-08:00

It's a modest start, to be sure, but I've gotten myself listed on DeviantART at last. The goal is to encourage myself to do regular sketching and painting between all my other tasks to keep inspired and develop new techniques, and to gain more exposure (of course).http://dragon-by-design.deviantart.com/If you have an account, by all means, drop on by! :)

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-75237372452202838652009-01-26T22:44:00.000-08:002009-01-26T22:48:09.474-08:00

The Designery has had a facelift! The new look is more streamlined: sleeker, simpler, easier to read and trimmed of all excesses. The portfolio sections for design and illustration will be further modified, but most of the changes will be invisible (PHP/MySQL additions to allow me to update it easily via database). A proper blog will eventually be incorporated into the News section.So, what are

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-26443502984024275642009-01-20T16:26:00.000-08:002009-01-20T16:34:48.992-08:00

Well, the galleries at the Designery and Blazing Brush have been updated with art, logos, banners, books, etc. Below is a small sampling of what's new: Also, starting soon the Designery may be closed on Fridays (and open later Mon to Thurs) until further notice. This is in order to spend time each week developing new technical and artistic skills. It is hoped that more comprehensive web

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-50775174119281854812009-01-19T22:03:00.000-08:002009-01-19T22:07:56.231-08:00

It's been a long hiatus away, including some holiday time in between, but I am still here and working away on creative endeavours!A lot has gone on at the Designery over the last several months, including the completion of various books, websites, banner ads and other projects for a variety of clients. I've also been producing art concepts (for clients and myself), including the line art cheetah

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-75290937571677211762008-09-12T15:47:00.000-07:002008-09-12T15:49:24.931-07:00

It's been a busy few months at the Designery (hence the lack of updates here!), but I am excited to announce I have since received my first couple assignments from Bella Sara! I can't wait to produce some fantasy equine art. :)

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-91680463432169324092008-07-03T16:29:00.000-07:002008-07-03T16:54:27.866-07:00

The Designery now has its own listing on Facebook...Become a fan today!Oh, and in case you're more into the art than the design side of things, Blazing Brush is also listed separately as its own profile.So do come on by if you're a Facebook user, and wish to keep updated on the Designery's activities.

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-6432396057788006422008-06-10T12:19:00.000-07:002008-12-09T19:32:41.806-08:00

The painting section of the Blazing Brush gallery has been updated with new samples, including the examples shown here.

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-4350954705810598052008-06-09T15:54:00.000-07:002008-06-09T17:40:20.054-07:00

The Designery is excited to add Hidden City Games to its list of clientele.They were the original creators of the Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon CCGs. Their CEO was the founder of Wizards of the Coast, which launched M:TG to collectors and gamers alike.We look forward to providing artistic services for their Bella Sara line of collectible cards!

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-40045426451564713662008-06-09T15:34:00.000-07:002008-06-09T15:54:24.053-07:00

A long-overdue, rather large update of the portfolio section of the Designery has seen the addition of new samples and the re-structuring of a few categories into one. Book interior designs have also been given thumbnails to make perusing through them much easier and more interesting.Here are a few examples of what's new in the Portfolio section:

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-56930060402949243232008-06-05T09:17:00.000-07:002008-06-05T09:23:23.843-07:00

The Designery now offers a small portfolio of art and design examples as a downloadable PDF file, in addition to the Javascript Lightbox gallery on the site.I now also offer my freelance resume of professional design experience as a PDF (which also includes a subset of the above portfolio). For those wishing to see my past design and production experience, now you can! :)All of these documents

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-12700270145004908222008-06-03T16:37:00.000-07:002008-06-03T16:51:36.411-07:00

I am pleased to announce that I am now an Associate member of the Graphic Designers of Canada (Vancouver Island Chapter).With over 1,000 members in nine chapters across the country, the GDC is the only national association in Canada for the art and design profession.GDC seminars, workshops and events are some of the ways the Designery keeps up to date with the latest trends, skills and protocols

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-23875933711858691302008-05-22T09:46:00.000-07:002008-05-22T09:56:00.095-07:00

Recently I found some time to make headway on the Golden Sunset painting I've been putting off for awhile. I've also now updated the blazingbrush.com gallery section with the new sample.Enjoy!

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-76072537008598684582008-05-12T16:41:00.000-07:002008-05-20T14:35:52.954-07:00

The Designery is proud to present a brand new website design, this time for yours truly!For digital art and illustration, please visit my new website at:www.blazingbrush.comThis is a companion website to Digital Dragon Designery (it will not be replacing it), where the focus is more towards my artistic work. Art samples will be updated regularly at blazingbrush.com, while the Designery will only

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-53863484848320279892008-03-07T11:39:00.000-08:002008-12-09T19:32:41.933-08:00

One of the Designery's clients--Rev. Meiten McGuire of the Vancouver Island Zen Sangha--is producing a new book that will be available soon. It's called "Reflections on the Path" and collects Rev. Meiten's writings on the meaning and purpose of life.The cover design (left) has been added to the Portfolio section of the Designery. The interior design turned out beautifully, and will be added to

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-32038020322303853632008-03-04T08:59:00.001-08:002008-03-07T11:48:27.340-08:00

Green, eco-conscious living has always been a concern for the Designery office, as well as my own home. I always attempt to make the best choice possible when making purchases for office supplies and household items, as well as changing habits that encourage energy and water conservation.Some of the changes made at the Designery (and the household it supports) include:replacing all lightbulbs

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-18103261368444453552008-02-27T18:41:00.000-08:002008-12-09T19:32:42.498-08:00

Two new projects (a packages brochure and trade show sign/poster) have been posted to the Portfolio section of the site. Both were produced with Malahat Freestyle for Accent Inns and add to existing promotional materials along the same theme.

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-26305839103374071152008-01-14T21:03:00.000-08:002008-03-07T11:49:42.378-08:00

That's right, the Designery delivered a presentation at a digital painting conference that took place in Lima, Peru last October!Well, maybe I wasn't physically in Peru... but I most certainly made an appearance in a solo web-presentation geared towards Peruvian arts students interested in making the transition from traditional media to digital tools.Rommel Comeca of Digital Dreams Group kindly

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-11895062699454990952008-01-14T20:52:00.000-08:002008-03-07T11:50:01.275-08:00

Digital Dragon Designery is pleased to welcome DDB Canada (Victoria office) to its list of clientele!If you think you haven't seen some of their brilliant work... you're probably wrong. Take a look at their website and see if you recognise some of their memorable milk ad campaigns from TV...But before you do, be sure to let the site load so you can watch DDB chasing big ideas... Flash intros have

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-43834605841032371072008-01-14T20:38:00.000-08:002008-03-07T11:50:49.518-08:00

In the past couple years, I had the privilege of working with the crew at Malahat Group as an independent contractor. Last summer, they closed their doors at their downtown Victoria location... and reopened as a virtual agency offering the same superb, cutting-edge ad designs. Fortunately, they remain clients of the Designery to this day. :)Visit Malahat Freestyle to see the re-imagined Malahat

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-55494535947225362142008-01-14T20:19:00.000-08:002008-03-07T11:51:25.572-08:00

It's been forever since I had the time (and presence of mind) to update, but it's not for lack of content!Since last summer, two clients—new and existing—made brand new internet debuts with Designery-crafted websites:Bamboobino—bamboo clothing and other items for babies and toddlers. A great eco-friendly business and product line with an awesomely ambitious woman at the helm!Floating World

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-4505859649844851352007-03-23T12:41:00.000-07:002007-03-23T13:02:09.866-07:00

The Designery has a new cell phone contact number as follows:(250) 419-2893Please note that all business calls made to the previous phone number will no longer be taken (it is reverting to a private residential line only), and the new number will be given out for clients to call instead (calls cannot be redirected automatically from the home line). Calls made outside business hours (Mon to Fri

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-89708578959197608132007-03-12T15:27:00.000-07:002007-03-12T15:34:19.505-07:00

The Services section now details all the services (and their typical procedures) currently offered officially through the Designery. Note Transcription and Proofreading (Copyediting) is now listed and is highly recommended for authors with time and cost constraints.The Rates section has had all the base rates refined to a better degree. In some cases, I am no longer offering the lowest tier of

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-41150248032545094012007-03-01T16:53:00.000-08:002007-03-05T16:56:37.835-08:00

The move to the new servers at MyDomain is complete, and the site can now be found at:www.digitaldragondesignery.comThe new email address is as follows:michelle@digitaldragondesignery.comThank you to all clients and contacts for your patience during the transition!

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-7080403663583357502007-02-23T10:40:00.000-08:002007-02-23T17:28:57.255-08:00

Digital Dragon Designery will soon be hosted by a new service, and there will be a new email address following the change (a somewhat simpler one with its own host name to match the site).Clients will be notified when the change takes place, but note that email sent to the old address will continue to be forwarded to the new one for an indefinite time.Also, an FTP upload/download area is planned

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-67946422221436125312007-02-15T11:00:00.000-08:002007-02-23T10:39:57.906-08:00

I recently downloaded the demo version of Corel's newly-released Painter X, and it's looking pretty awesome! I'm particularly eager to test out the new RealBristle feature that better replicates the look and 'feel' of brush strokes and details, which I have been wishing to incorporate into some of my work (particularly for hair, fur, tufted clouds, grass, etc).I've also discovered an awesome UK

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-50403226963082129252007-01-30T15:00:00.000-08:002007-02-23T10:28:21.033-08:00

Just a quick note: the Portfolio section has long since been all standardised to the new Lightbox display, so all PDF files have been removed in favour of a simpler visual presentation. New samples of books, covers, logos, etc to be added as they're produced.

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-30828252974241085152007-01-19T14:37:00.000-08:002007-01-19T14:43:58.140-08:00

Well, after many long hours, Digital Dragon Designery is now optimised for better display across all platforms and browsers. Also, there is now more information regarding example rates and costs for most of the services offered. The content of the site has been trimmed down and rewritten in most cases for aesthetic reasons.Better yet, the Portfolio section is now being set up to be more

Digital Dragon Designerynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698342383404309449.post-15689651387464187542007-01-17T16:12:00.000-08:002007-01-17T16:22:19.027-08:00

Thanks for visiting the official blog of Digital Dragon Designery!The blog is still in its infancy and will be adjusted in style to match the 'big site', so until then please don't mind the discrepancy. It will be fixed shortly. ;)For now the big news is that I am revising some of the content and structure of my site to fix a few niggling cross-platform flaws and include more information on the

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