http://search.deviantart.com/?q=gallery:vmcampos/2697387&section= deviantART RSS for gallery:vmcampos/2697387 en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:20:39 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Eastlake-Sunset-2013-05-12-371861077 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Eastlake-Sunset-2013-05-12-371861077 Wed, 15 May 2013 15:40:49 PDT Eastlake Sunset 2013-05-12 nonadult photography/civilization/gardens vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos I used my Nokia Lumia 920 as I was on a walk. It was a composite of two images, combined in Photoshop CS6. ]]> I used my Nokia Lumia 920 as I was on a walk. It was a composite of two images, combined in Photoshop CS6.

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Snail-2013-05-05-370102930 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Snail-2013-05-05-370102930 Mon, 06 May 2013 14:08:16 PDT Snail 2013-05-05 nonadult photography/nature/insects vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ This little snail was also caught by surprise, and scurries to safer place.
Well, as fast a snail can scurry. ]]> This little snail was also caught by surprise, and scurries to safer place.
Well, as fast a snail can scurry.

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Library-Oculus-365121019 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Library-Oculus-365121019 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:57:20 PDT Library Oculus nonadult photography/conceptual vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Drifter-5929-363164379 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Drifter-5929-363164379 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:58:47 PDT Drifter 5929 nonadult photography/conceptual vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos
Almost none one. ]]>
Almost none one.

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/HDR-Lakehouse-362821244 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/HDR-Lakehouse-362821244 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 22:41:12 PDT HDR Lakehouse nonadult digitalart/photomanip/landscapes vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos Shot on my Canon Rebel T2i, with the 50mm f/1.8 EF lens. HDR made through Photoshop CS6. ]]> Shot on my Canon Rebel T2i, with the 50mm f/1.8 EF lens. HDR made through Photoshop CS6.

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Moon-6172-359757056 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Moon-6172-359757056 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:31:29 PDT Moon 6172 nonadult photography/nature/sky vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/White-Cat-346185814 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/White-Cat-346185814 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:27:58 PST White Cat nonadult photography/nature/domestic vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Free-6063-339793544 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Free-6063-339793544 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 21:00:25 PST Free 6063 nonadult photography/abstract/surreal vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos Would you still remember me?
For I must be traveling on, now,
'Cause there's too many places I've got to see.
But, if I stayed here with you, girl,
Things just couldn't be the same.
'Cause I'm as free as a bird now,
And this bird you can not change.
Oh... oh... oh... oh... oh...
And the bird you cannot change.
And this bird you cannot change.
Lord knows I can't change."
-Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd ]]> Would you still remember me?
For I must be traveling on, now,
'Cause there's too many places I've got to see.
But, if I stayed here with you, girl,
Things just couldn't be the same.
'Cause I'm as free as a bird now,
And this bird you can not change.
Oh... oh... oh... oh... oh...
And the bird you cannot change.
And this bird you cannot change.
Lord knows I can't change."
-Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Untitled-2012-10-13-337535941 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Untitled-2012-10-13-337535941 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:33:49 PST Untitled 2012-10-13 nonadult photography/conceptual vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos
The ImageTech made three shots per exposure, and gave amazing, weird results.

Here's Bayside park, as the sun set.

Real beautiful. Real film. ]]>
The ImageTech made three shots per exposure, and gave amazing, weird results.

Here's Bayside park, as the sun set.

Real beautiful. Real film.

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/What-the-DUCK-318021414 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/What-the-DUCK-318021414 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:37:07 PDT What the DUCK? nonadult photography/nature/birds vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos
This spritely duck was shot with my Canon EOS Rebel T2i (long name, great camera). I was trying out my new Canon EF-S 55-250mm lens, too.

It was a challenge to photograph something in the wild. But I like how it turned out.

The image has a bit of post-processing work applied in Photoshop (upping the contrast and colors a bit, plus some sharpening). ]]>
This spritely duck was shot with my Canon EOS Rebel T2i (long name, great camera). I was trying out my new Canon EF-S 55-250mm lens, too.

It was a challenge to photograph something in the wild. But I like how it turned out.

The image has a bit of post-processing work applied in Photoshop (upping the contrast and colors a bit, plus some sharpening).

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Alien-Visitor-261873994 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Alien-Visitor-261873994 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:08:30 PDT Alien Visitor nonadult traditional/drawings/scifi vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2011-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos
Drawn as part of my "Doodle A Day 2011" project. Follow me on Twitter ([link]) or Flickr ([link]) to see a cool doodle every day. See all the doodles at my Flickr Set ([link]).

This image was first drawn on May 18, 2011 ([link]). I used a soft lead pencil on paper. I was very happy with the results. I'm proud of the shading, and the girl's expression.

What do you think? ]]>
Drawn as part of my "Doodle A Day 2011" project. Follow me on Twitter ([link]) or Flickr ([link]) to see a cool doodle every day. See all the doodles at my Flickr Set ([link]).

This image was first drawn on May 18, 2011 ([link]). I used a soft lead pencil on paper. I was very happy with the results. I'm proud of the shading, and the girl's expression.

What do you think?

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Me-Instagram-RVP-257183231 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Me-Instagram-RVP-257183231 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:55:07 PDT Me Instagram RVP nonadult darelated/deviantid vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2011-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Sith-202441201 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Sith-202441201 Sat, 26 Mar 2011 15:06:16 PDT Sith nonadult traditional/drawings/fantasy vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2011-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos
Drawn on a Daler-Rowney Sketchbook (65lb) with a Sanford Design Ebony Jet Black Extra Smooth pencil.

This unnamed female Sith from Star Wars (Expanded Universe!) looks menacing and alluring with her twin light sabers.

Minor tweaking in Photoshop 7 (the last good Photoshop, I tell you). ]]>
Drawn on a Daler-Rowney Sketchbook (65lb) with a Sanford Design Ebony Jet Black Extra Smooth pencil.

This unnamed female Sith from Star Wars (Expanded Universe!) looks menacing and alluring with her twin light sabers.

Minor tweaking in Photoshop 7 (the last good Photoshop, I tell you).

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Bad-Ass-Photo-Girl-200160407 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Bad-Ass-Photo-Girl-200160407 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:52:55 PST Bad-Ass Photo Girl nonadult photography/people/emotive vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2011-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Blue-187833648 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Blue-187833648 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:51:02 PST Blue nonadult photography/nature/domestic vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Me-Instagram-0578-185835178 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Me-Instagram-0578-185835178 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:45:58 PST Me: Instagram 0578 nonadult darelated/deviantid vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Trés cool! ]]> Trés cool!

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Little-Victories-182542779 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Little-Victories-182542779 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:03:33 PDT Little Victories nonadult photography/nature/insects vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ You'll get there.
It's worth it. ]]> You'll get there.
It's worth it.

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Surreal-Scene-177103299 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Surreal-Scene-177103299 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:04:00 PDT Surreal Scene nonadult digitalart/photomanip/landscapes vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Fire-works-170820005 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Fire-works-170820005 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:50:59 PDT Fire, works nonadult digitalart/photomanip/other vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/
I attended the San Diego County Fair (formerly the Del Mar Fair) on the Fourth of July, 2010. (you can watch a video essay at my YouTube channel [ [link] ]) I took a few photos of the fireworks at the end of the day; in PSCS4 I put together a half-dozen of the best shots.

Looking at it again, I think it's a bit over the top. What do you think? ]]>
I attended the San Diego County Fair (formerly the Del Mar Fair) on the Fourth of July, 2010. (you can watch a video essay at my YouTube channel [ [link] ]) I took a few photos of the fireworks at the end of the day; in PSCS4 I put together a half-dozen of the best shots.

Looking at it again, I think it's a bit over the top. What do you think?

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/The-Ant-Captive-159432210 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/The-Ant-Captive-159432210 Sat, 03 Apr 2010 15:01:14 PDT The Ant Captive adult traditional/drawings/scifi vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ [link]) where I draw a bit every day and post it. Most of the doodles have been a scattering of sketches. This one was supposed to be the same, but it turned into a whole scene/concept.

It's a robotic ant alien creature, with a human captive (my first Mature Warning deviation).

I drew this image with a #2 pencil on 8x5.5in paper. Did a little bit of touch up in PSCS3 (removed some stray lines, and made the background more hi-key).

What part of my mind do these things come from?? ]]> [link]) where I draw a bit every day and post it. Most of the doodles have been a scattering of sketches. This one was supposed to be the same, but it turned into a whole scene/concept.

It's a robotic ant alien creature, with a human captive (my first Mature Warning deviation).

I drew this image with a #2 pencil on 8x5.5in paper. Did a little bit of touch up in PSCS3 (removed some stray lines, and made the background more hi-key).

What part of my mind do these things come from??

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Spider-6025-154034083 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Spider-6025-154034083 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:14:57 PST Spider 6025 nonadult photography/nature/insects vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Me-Kodak-Disk-4000-144874858 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Me-Kodak-Disk-4000-144874858 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:09:47 PST Me: Kodak Disk 4000 nonadult darelated/deviantid vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/In-Your-Dreams-140202499 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/In-Your-Dreams-140202499 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:00:58 PDT In Your Dreams nonadult cartoons/digital/cartoons/vector vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Tangle-5443-138380976 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Tangle-5443-138380976 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:47:38 PDT Tangle - 5443 nonadult photography/conceptual vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos Thanks to PmD at PmDWeb.net ]]> Thanks to PmD at PmDWeb.net

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/The-End-0178-129567849 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/The-End-0178-129567849 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:44:40 PDT The End - 0178 nonadult photography/conceptual vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Jackie-s-1950s-Photo-128301519 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Jackie-s-1950s-Photo-128301519 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:15:41 PDT Jackie's 1950s Photo nonadult digitalart/photomanip/people vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos As a farewell gift, I was asked to create something computer/photo/web related (you know, what I teach!); I was told that she liked the culture of the 1950s, USA. So here is a photo manipulation that places her in a keen diner.
Watch a short video on how I put it together via Photoshop at my YouTube channel [ [link] ]. ]]> As a farewell gift, I was asked to create something computer/photo/web related (you know, what I teach!); I was told that she liked the culture of the 1950s, USA. So here is a photo manipulation that places her in a keen diner.
Watch a short video on how I put it together via Photoshop at my YouTube channel [ [link] ].

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Special-Kitty-127373659 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Special-Kitty-127373659 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:06:18 PDT Special Kitty nonadult photography/still/figures vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Gold-NES-124961369 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Gold-NES-124961369 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:02:21 PDT Gold NES nonadult photography/still/other vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos I'm an Old-school Gamer. I had an Atari 2600 when I was a little kid. Around 1986, for my birthday, I requested and received a Nintendo Entertainment System. (my parents made me give away my 2600 to my cousins, with all my kick-ass games! Combat! I miss you!) I loved that system, and amassed a bunch of great games. Eventually I bought a Super Nintendo Entertainment System (oh, and my brother got an original Game Boy at the time), and my parents made me give away my NES to some other cousins (I kept the best, games, though!). So, yes, I'm a Nintendo fan boy.
I went on to own (and still own) a Nintendo 64, Game Cube, Wii, DS, DS Lite, and even a Virtual Boy, and a Super Famicom. (oh, yeah, and I also have a Power Glove!) (and a 95% complete run of Nintendo Power)
Eventually I got nostalgic for the good-ol' NES so my mother bought me a complete NES with Zapper. Bliss!
Back to this deviant, though. I love the Instructables.com, HackNMod.com sites, and Hackosis. So I got the mod'ing bug; that is, modifying things. I found an NES at the local thrift store (kids, it's not just for geeky/trendy/hipster/ironic clothes shopping anymore!) for around $5. It was rather grimy, but I gave it a good home.
I cleaned it up in preparation for a new paint job. The result is my gold and copper Nintendo Entertainment System! The photo here is three views of the same system, all seamlessly photo manip'ed through the magic of the PhotoShops.
It was a fun project, and the system works great!
Click the *Download* button at left to see a larger version. ]]> I'm an Old-school Gamer. I had an Atari 2600 when I was a little kid. Around 1986, for my birthday, I requested and received a Nintendo Entertainment System. (my parents made me give away my 2600 to my cousins, with all my kick-ass games! Combat! I miss you!) I loved that system, and amassed a bunch of great games. Eventually I bought a Super Nintendo Entertainment System (oh, and my brother got an original Game Boy at the time), and my parents made me give away my NES to some other cousins (I kept the best, games, though!). So, yes, I'm a Nintendo fan boy.
I went on to own (and still own) a Nintendo 64, Game Cube, Wii, DS, DS Lite, and even a Virtual Boy, and a Super Famicom. (oh, yeah, and I also have a Power Glove!) (and a 95% complete run of Nintendo Power)
Eventually I got nostalgic for the good-ol' NES so my mother bought me a complete NES with Zapper. Bliss!
Back to this deviant, though. I love the Instructables.com, HackNMod.com sites, and Hackosis. So I got the mod'ing bug; that is, modifying things. I found an NES at the local thrift store (kids, it's not just for geeky/trendy/hipster/ironic clothes shopping anymore!) for around $5. It was rather grimy, but I gave it a good home.
I cleaned it up in preparation for a new paint job. The result is my gold and copper Nintendo Entertainment System! The photo here is three views of the same system, all seamlessly photo manip'ed through the magic of the PhotoShops.
It was a fun project, and the system works great!
Click the *Download* button at left to see a larger version.

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/The-Horse-124187478 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/The-Horse-124187478 Sat, 30 May 2009 01:26:59 PDT The Horse nonadult digitalart/photomanip/conceptual vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/The-Future-123581592 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/The-Future-123581592 Sun, 24 May 2009 14:14:31 PDT The Future nonadult photography/conceptual vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/I-Am-The-Night-122763439 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/I-Am-The-Night-122763439 Sat, 16 May 2009 23:42:52 PDT I Am The Night nonadult photography/conceptual vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/quot-Cubist-quot-Camera-119613270 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/quot-Cubist-quot-Camera-119613270 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:52:04 PDT "Cubist" Camera nonadult traditional/drawings/still vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Photo-Retouch-for-Toni-118812927 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Photo-Retouch-for-Toni-118812927 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:32:19 PDT Photo Retouch for Toni nonadult digitalart/photomanip/people vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos But I try to find those moments when I can. I like to be creative, and I take the opportunity whenever I can.
Here is a photo retouch for Toni. It's of her re-wedding. She wanted a fixed up version to print 20x30in poster size. I took the original (shot on a Kodak C643) when we were in Sinaloa, Mexico (December 2008). Using PSCS3 I had a few things to fix: the background was cluttered with some picture frames and the like; there was a place setting too near the foreground obscuring the bottom-right of the image; and, more dauntingly, their feet where cut off. Oh, and their expressions didn't show the obvious joy they felt that day.
So after about four hours, spread over two days, using many layers, the clone stamp tool, the heal brush, Control-J'ing a lot, and redrawing their fee with the brush and pencil tools, I have this to show for it. Overall I'm happy with it. I think I have too much of a compulsion to be perfect. I've used PS since version 4 I believe, and there's always something new to learn (thank Adobe for releasing a new version of the product every 2 to one-and-a-half years!!). But there comes a moment when you have to take Alton Brown's advice and, "just walk away." ]]> But I try to find those moments when I can. I like to be creative, and I take the opportunity whenever I can.
Here is a photo retouch for Toni. It's of her re-wedding. She wanted a fixed up version to print 20x30in poster size. I took the original (shot on a Kodak C643) when we were in Sinaloa, Mexico (December 2008). Using PSCS3 I had a few things to fix: the background was cluttered with some picture frames and the like; there was a place setting too near the foreground obscuring the bottom-right of the image; and, more dauntingly, their feet where cut off. Oh, and their expressions didn't show the obvious joy they felt that day.
So after about four hours, spread over two days, using many layers, the clone stamp tool, the heal brush, Control-J'ing a lot, and redrawing their fee with the brush and pencil tools, I have this to show for it. Overall I'm happy with it. I think I have too much of a compulsion to be perfect. I've used PS since version 4 I believe, and there's always something new to learn (thank Adobe for releasing a new version of the product every 2 to one-and-a-half years!!). But there comes a moment when you have to take Alton Brown's advice and, "just walk away."

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Colors-Landscape-0020-114268404 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Colors-Landscape-0020-114268404 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:29:39 PST Colors - Landscape 0020 nonadult digitalart/drawings/landscapes vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos I downloaded four different painting programs (two free, two pay). I'm really liking Colors! and Brushes (great names, eh?). It takes some getting used to, but it's fun.
Here is one of my better attempts with Colors!. It's a simple landscape, what with the textures and colors and such. It's of no place in particular, maybe just a long stretch of Imagination Road. ]]> I downloaded four different painting programs (two free, two pay). I'm really liking Colors! and Brushes (great names, eh?). It takes some getting used to, but it's fun.
Here is one of my better attempts with Colors!. It's a simple landscape, what with the textures and colors and such. It's of no place in particular, maybe just a long stretch of Imagination Road.

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/MS-06S-112939861 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/MS-06S-112939861 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:44:58 PST MS-06S nonadult photography/still/figures vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos
Here is a another photo of my previous Zaku Gundam model kit ( [link] ). Why is it that the "bad guy's" Mobile Suits are cooler-looking than the "good guy's?"

This photo was taken with my Canon Digital Rebel XT, in my home-made light box. That photo session also yielded my previous RX-78 GP Mobile Suit photos ( [link] and [link] ). ]]>
Here is a another photo of my previous Zaku Gundam model kit ( [link] ). Why is it that the "bad guy's" Mobile Suits are cooler-looking than the "good guy's?"

This photo was taken with my Canon Digital Rebel XT, in my home-made light box. That photo session also yielded my previous RX-78 GP Mobile Suit photos ( [link] and [link] ).

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Vodka-6736-110763748 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Vodka-6736-110763748 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:11:44 PST Vodka 6736 nonadult photography/still/food vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Me-Digital-Person-109395406 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Me-Digital-Person-109395406 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:55:41 PST Me: Digital Person nonadult darelated/deviantid vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos Took the photo as a RAW file with my Canon Digital Rebel XT, then exported it as TIFF through ZoomBrowser, and then it's ready to edit in Adobe Photoshop CS3. ]]> Took the photo as a RAW file with my Canon Digital Rebel XT, then exported it as TIFF through ZoomBrowser, and then it's ready to edit in Adobe Photoshop CS3.

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Vodka-6725-109094376 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Vodka-6725-109094376 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:26:27 PST Vodka 6725 nonadult photography/still/food vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/300-V2-108979019 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/300-V2-108979019 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:14:25 PST 300+ V2 nonadult digitalart/other/political vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos [link] .

I just received a note from the dA admins saying that I had it in the wrong category (Wallpaper > Political).

Okay, whatever.

So based on that image, I made something more "artistic."

What was really helpful about that admin was that the reason given was "No." ]]> [link] .

I just received a note from the dA admins saying that I had it in the wrong category (Wallpaper > Political).

Okay, whatever.

So based on that image, I made something more "artistic."

What was really helpful about that admin was that the reason given was "No."

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Vodka-6728-108900223 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Vodka-6728-108900223 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:06:24 PST Vodka 6728 nonadult photography/still/food vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos
After making the infused vodka, I needed some nice bottles. I found two at a thrift store (but I ended buying "real" bottles online [more to follow]). This is one of them. I got real creative and shot the bottles with a light in the background. This particular flavor is coconut, I believe.

Tasty! ]]>
After making the infused vodka, I needed some nice bottles. I found two at a thrift store (but I ended buying "real" bottles online [more to follow]). This is one of them. I got real creative and shot the bottles with a light in the background. This particular flavor is coconut, I believe.

Tasty!

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/The-Warlock-108223533 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/The-Warlock-108223533 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:09:29 PST The Warlock nonadult digitalart/drawings/fantasy vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos [link] ) image, where I used my Wacom to add layers of color, I added layers of tones. I started off with a black canvas, which is the opposite of what I usually do. So I was adding light colors to build up the image, with the original sketch on its own layer in Photoshop. I activated all the dynamic, pressure-sensitive effects for the Brush tool, and selected one of the nice-looking brush shapes. I dialed the opacity to 50% and started laying down strokes. The image built up slowly, but surely.
I left out a few things from the original sketch (a spider web and black cat), and was about to add a column in the background. But after some great advice from Patricia, this is the result. I must say that I really like the result! I could still work on it, but I don't want to stress. It is what it is. ]]> [link] ) image, where I used my Wacom to add layers of color, I added layers of tones. I started off with a black canvas, which is the opposite of what I usually do. So I was adding light colors to build up the image, with the original sketch on its own layer in Photoshop. I activated all the dynamic, pressure-sensitive effects for the Brush tool, and selected one of the nice-looking brush shapes. I dialed the opacity to 50% and started laying down strokes. The image built up slowly, but surely.
I left out a few things from the original sketch (a spider web and black cat), and was about to add a column in the background. But after some great advice from Patricia, this is the result. I must say that I really like the result! I could still work on it, but I don't want to stress. It is what it is.

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Children-s-Success-Acad-Ani-107949549 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Children-s-Success-Acad-Ani-107949549 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:21:41 PST Children's Success Acad. Ani nonadult flash/animations vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2008-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos Patricia drew the kids faces and the tree plus apples. I was really impressed with her cartooning ability! I drew the bird and created the scenes.
After it was done, a short time later I added music. ]]> Patricia drew the kids faces and the tree plus apples. I was really impressed with her cartooning ability! I drew the bird and created the scenes.
After it was done, a short time later I added music.

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Are-we-there-yet-106839015 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Are-we-there-yet-106839015 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:51:02 PST Are we there yet? nonadult flash/animations vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2008-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos
Often asked when on a trip. Seems like the hours just melt together. So many nondescript sights. It's the journey, not the destination, eh? One could argue, though.

This is a simple Flash animation focusing on repeating layers. Each travels different lengths, thereby creating the illusion of different speeds and depth (also known as parallax scroll).

This was a very fun exercise! ]]>
Often asked when on a trip. Seems like the hours just melt together. So many nondescript sights. It's the journey, not the destination, eh? One could argue, though.

This is a simple Flash animation focusing on repeating layers. Each travels different lengths, thereby creating the illusion of different speeds and depth (also known as parallax scroll).

This was a very fun exercise!

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/3244-104991535 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/3244-104991535 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 19:36:57 PST 3244 nonadult photography/people/emotive vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2008-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Evil-104833571 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Evil-104833571 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:22:33 PST Evil nonadult digitalart/photomanip/dark vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2008-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos The final image is two layers; one is black and white with a red filter (all via PS CS3), the other is the same but with colors inverted, the part masked out to show the layer below. The image was then tightly cropped to focus on the lone tree, and seemingly endless row of crops.
Conceptually, I get a sense of uneasiness and dread. ]]> The final image is two layers; one is black and white with a red filter (all via PS CS3), the other is the same but with colors inverted, the part masked out to show the layer below. The image was then tightly cropped to focus on the lone tree, and seemingly endless row of crops.
Conceptually, I get a sense of uneasiness and dread.

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Smoker-s-Remorse-104357738 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Smoker-s-Remorse-104357738 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:47:54 PST Smoker's Remorse nonadult anthro/digital/drawings vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2008-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos [link] I put out NEARLY TWO YEARS AGO. And the entry comes from me! Isn't that weird?
Anyway, I decided to color my own drawing (since no one else would). I wanted to try a digital colorization because I'm out of practice. I used my old Wacom art pad, and PS CS3. I downloaded it at about 8:30 pm and finished about two hours later. I'm pretty happy with it because I was having a hard time getting started.
I used the brush tool with pressure to lay down my flat colors, and then some simple shadows and highlights. I blended those elements together with the smudge tool, with all brush dynamics active. It was pretty fun when I got the hang of it. I added a neat background, with gradient overlay.
If you notice, this version has been altered from the original: I no longer have the evil cloud hanging over the character's head. I think with the dramatic lighting and background, it's no longer necessary.
I welcome others to download my line art [link] and try to color it. Let me know and I'll fave. ]]> [link] I put out NEARLY TWO YEARS AGO. And the entry comes from me! Isn't that weird?
Anyway, I decided to color my own drawing (since no one else would). I wanted to try a digital colorization because I'm out of practice. I used my old Wacom art pad, and PS CS3. I downloaded it at about 8:30 pm and finished about two hours later. I'm pretty happy with it because I was having a hard time getting started.
I used the brush tool with pressure to lay down my flat colors, and then some simple shadows and highlights. I blended those elements together with the smudge tool, with all brush dynamics active. It was pretty fun when I got the hang of it. I added a neat background, with gradient overlay.
If you notice, this version has been altered from the original: I no longer have the evil cloud hanging over the character's head. I think with the dramatic lighting and background, it's no longer necessary.
I welcome others to download my line art [link] and try to color it. Let me know and I'll fave.

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Real-Zaku-104348486 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Real-Zaku-104348486 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:17:00 PST Real Zaku nonadult digitalart/photomanip/scifi vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2008-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos This photo manip began with a full-figure shot of [link] (my Level 6 US version of the MS-06S Zaku model kit from the Gundam anime; [painted in Char's colors]) that I took in 2007, I think. I don't have easy access to the original CR2 file at the moment. I made a hue/saturation adjustment to create the standard green colors. After removing it from the background (a simple white backdrop I made in my equally-simple home-made light box) in PS CS3, I started adding the other elements. The background star field is made from scratch, by a method I discovered on my own (I should write an Instructable about, eventually). Then there's the lens flare filter to create a star. I created the thruster jets as simple triangular shapes with the polygon lasso; alternating colors and gaussian bluring. I duplicated the placed Zaku and added motion blur, and the wind filter (I think). Then I added some shadows and highlights to fit better with the light cast from the star.
I can't count the hours I spent on this, just because it was done little by little, over a long period.
But I greatly enjoy the results, and hope you do, too. ]]> This photo manip began with a full-figure shot of [link] (my Level 6 US version of the MS-06S Zaku model kit from the Gundam anime; [painted in Char's colors]) that I took in 2007, I think. I don't have easy access to the original CR2 file at the moment. I made a hue/saturation adjustment to create the standard green colors. After removing it from the background (a simple white backdrop I made in my equally-simple home-made light box) in PS CS3, I started adding the other elements. The background star field is made from scratch, by a method I discovered on my own (I should write an Instructable about, eventually). Then there's the lens flare filter to create a star. I created the thruster jets as simple triangular shapes with the polygon lasso; alternating colors and gaussian bluring. I duplicated the placed Zaku and added motion blur, and the wind filter (I think). Then I added some shadows and highlights to fit better with the light cast from the star.
I can't count the hours I spent on this, just because it was done little by little, over a long period.
But I greatly enjoy the results, and hope you do, too.

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Blue-Star-104335557 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Blue-Star-104335557 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:20:07 PST Blue Star nonadult photography/nature/sky vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2008-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos That's actually the moon, with a long exposure. I took this photo with my Canon Digital Rebel XT, pointing towards a full moon back in June 2007 through my bedroom window. The color was tweaked more towards blue in PS CS3.
I think this is a great image to view full screen. There are actually a lot of details in the darkest areas, which you probably won't see due to ambient light, or ambient pixel light from your monitor. To get the best effect, view the image full screen, with the lights out. ]]> That's actually the moon, with a long exposure. I took this photo with my Canon Digital Rebel XT, pointing towards a full moon back in June 2007 through my bedroom window. The color was tweaked more towards blue in PS CS3.
I think this is a great image to view full screen. There are actually a lot of details in the darkest areas, which you probably won't see due to ambient light, or ambient pixel light from your monitor. To get the best effect, view the image full screen, with the lights out.

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/300-102715851 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/300-102715851 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:22:12 PST 300+ nonadult scraps vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2008-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/BHO-II-101780789 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/BHO-II-101780789 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:18:53 PDT BHO II nonadult scraps vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2008-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Cyanotype-1899-101147642 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Cyanotype-1899-101147642 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:26:28 PDT Cyanotype 1899 nonadult digitalart/other/landscapes vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2008-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos So I went with the Cyanotype concept. The file number was 1899, so I added it to the title. A field that has been plowed for generations. 2008, 1899. ]]> So I went with the Cyanotype concept. The file number was 1899, so I added it to the title. A field that has been plowed for generations. 2008, 1899.

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Shake-Powers-Activate-95950837 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Shake-Powers-Activate-95950837 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:11:59 PDT Shake. Powers. Activate. nonadult cartoons/traditional/cartoons/mixedmedia vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2008-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos
Observe my little bit of fan art: a mixed media sculpture of THE REAL MASTER SHAKE! A real cup! A real straw! A real catch phrase!

Full disclosure: I originally used a blue ballpoint pen to outline his eyes and mouth. I turned it into black ink in PS. Also I colored in his eyes the trademark yellow in PS. Oh, and I did a teensy bit of theatrical lighting in PS.

But other than that, this is how Master Shake would look if he existed in the real world, and not just in the realms of the fantastic.

(second attempt at uploading. apparently exclamation marks are verboten in dA titles. So the true name of my deviation is "Shake! Powers! Activate!".) ]]>
Observe my little bit of fan art: a mixed media sculpture of THE REAL MASTER SHAKE! A real cup! A real straw! A real catch phrase!

Full disclosure: I originally used a blue ballpoint pen to outline his eyes and mouth. I turned it into black ink in PS. Also I colored in his eyes the trademark yellow in PS. Oh, and I did a teensy bit of theatrical lighting in PS.

But other than that, this is how Master Shake would look if he existed in the real world, and not just in the realms of the fantastic.

(second attempt at uploading. apparently exclamation marks are verboten in dA titles. So the true name of my deviation is "Shake! Powers! Activate!".)

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Game-Ladybug-Sqish-93047351 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Game-Ladybug-Sqish-93047351 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:13:19 PDT Game: Ladybug Sqish nonadult flash/games vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2008-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/RX-78-GP02a-82312493 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/RX-78-GP02a-82312493 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:20:04 PDT RX-78 GP02a nonadult photography/still/figures vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2008-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/RX-78-GP01Fb-81543543 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/RX-78-GP01Fb-81543543 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:27:54 PDT RX-78 GP01Fb nonadult photography/still/figures vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2008-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos
This is the RX-78 GP01Fb from Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: Stardust Memory. It's the "good" Gundam that is piloted by the main character throughout most of the series.

This is a Level 7 American-version kit. It has a few hundred invidual pieces to put together, and took a few hours. As always I had trouble applying the rub-on decals. I added a bit of extra details with a Pigma Micron marker. ]]>
This is the RX-78 GP01Fb from Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: Stardust Memory. It's the "good" Gundam that is piloted by the main character throughout most of the series.

This is a Level 7 American-version kit. It has a few hundred invidual pieces to put together, and took a few hours. As always I had trouble applying the rub-on decals. I added a bit of extra details with a Pigma Micron marker.

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Tangle-80539253 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Tangle-80539253 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:46:20 PDT Tangle nonadult photography/nature/domestic vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2008-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos As I type, the sister (at the top-left of the image) is on my lap, and trying to swat at the cursor. And leaving a wet nose-print on my monitor.
Cats! ]]> As I type, the sister (at the top-left of the image) is on my lap, and trying to swat at the cursor. And leaving a wet nose-print on my monitor.
Cats!

]]> http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Spy-59108214 http://vmcampos.deviantart.com/art/Spy-59108214 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 23:05:40 PDT Spy nonadult photography/conceptual vmcampos http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/v/m/vmcampos.jpg?2 Copyright 2007-2013 *vmcampos @vmcampos
Beware. ]]>
Beware.

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