NewfoundRhapsody

I spoke earlier about my plans to create a blog similar to that of the Blue Sky Studios Challenge blog. Well, I have created a new blog! (pause for applause) NewfoundRhapsody will be the home of my very own illustration challenges. My themes will be based upon random words or user generated ideas. For more about NewfoundRhapsody and to be a part of the project, visit the blog. I look forward to your ideas and comments. The first theme kicks off on Monday, October 5th.

Sad discovery

When I was in college, I would often check Blue Sky Studios Challenge blog for inspiration. The work was usually top-notch (nice office buzzword for you) and entertaining. Today, when I remembered about the site, I went to visit and discovered that they haven't updated since last Fall. Perhaps because of the release of Blue Sky Studios' recent 3-D film, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, they stopped doing it or because of a general slowdown. Either way, it was a depressing discovery on my part. The employees used to create illustrations based upon random themes. Lots of them were very creative. Check out the past images on the blog—since it's still there. Considering that the idea is really amazing, I'm thinking of starting another blog for themed illustrations. If you have some beginning ideas, comment. I'll do one illustration per week. Expect more coming soon.