If any of you happen to actually be curious why I’ve been on a “I need to get back in shape” kick lately, it’s basically because I want to prepare myself for this:

I added some new photos that were taken recently at the Fox Racing Media Center Grand Opening event!

A few more can be found in the Memories section of my website.

Sunday night was the night for the closing day X-Games afterparties.
My roommate and I grabbed a friend and headed out to start the night off early at The Standard Downtown for the DC Shoes/Monster Energy rooftop party. I always enjoy rooftop parties there, plus who can argue with an open bar, some free food, and good company?
It was also amusing possibly weirding out a stranger who decided to challenge me to a staring contest in the tiny elevator. (I won, for those who are wondering).
We stuck around for a good couple of hours before heading out to the Rolling Stone party at the Avalon… which… honestly, sucked. We watched a few minutes of the Mike Ness (Social Distortion) band, weren’t feeling the vibe, and headed home to call it a night.
(Mike Ness band)
As for the actual X-Games, neither my roommate or myself went this year. Corey Bohan came in 8th for the BMX Freestyle Superpark and unfortunately Dave Dillewaard had broken his elbow beforehand and couldn’t be a part of the competition.
Get well soon, Dave!

Last night, my roommate and I met up with a few friends for MAXIM’s X-Games party at The Stork.
(me, Candece, Liz, & Angie)
First of all, I had never heard of this place. Secondly, when I looked up the address, I was confused. The map was showing that it was in Hollywood… where the parking enterance for the Hollywood & Highland mall was. Turns out, it was right next to it. Weird. I’ve never noticed this place before.
It had a cool atmosphere, though… plus they had a screenprint setup where anyone could make their own shirts (with a few selected designs, brought to you by Absolut Vodka)… as well as a few game preview setups, showing off the upcoming Shaun White Snowboarding game. (You can find photos of this on WireImage here.)
(me and Angie GoGo)
Coming up Sunday– DC Shoes/Monster Energy X-Games party at The Standard Downtown [Rooftop], then the Rolling Stone X-Games party in Hollywood!

So this morning as I was waiting for Alicia to wake up, I decided to work on one of my sketches a little more. I added a little more color, and still have a lot more planned to go. You can view the first draft of this in a previous entry, but here’s the second draft:

Not bad for trying to return to drawing after being on hiatus for five years, eh?
I have also added a few other works onto my site that some of you may or may not have already seen:

A few Five Finger Death Punch shots in Photography > Concert.
A new MySpace layout for Tony Hawk’s current tour in Design > Websites.
A basic MySpace layout for SellOut Marketing in Design > Websites.
A few banners I made for actor Shane West to promote a couple of his new movies in Design > Other.

The Summer X-Games have officially begun!
My roommate (Angie), our buddy Alex, and I rolled out to the Oakley/New Era kick-off party tonight at the Key Club– with performance by T-Pain and L’il Jon dj’ing…. and… we stayed for neither, haha. We checked out the party for a bit, whoever dj’d first was phenomenal, got bored, didn’t want to wait any longer for T-Pain, then bailed. I know, I know, but honestly, I’ve had art on my mind all day and I was itching to get back home.
Tomorrow night should be more eventful, though. MAXIM.
Anyway, for those attending X-Games 14, please go watch and support Corey Bohan and Dave Dillewaard for BMX Freestyle!
With that being said, it’s time for me to go play with some pastels and paints. Happy Birthday to my dear Joshua, as well as friend Liz!

Check out the new TONY HAWK page design… by yours truly!
www.myspace.com/tonyhawk
Also, don’t forget to buy your tickets NOW for the upcoming BOOM BOOM HUCK JAM tour!
Also, you can find screencaps of recent MySpace designs I did for Sound And Fury and Tracy Lyons in the “Design” section.