Hey guys,

Oh my goodness, I just noticed how terrible I truly am. First I do not update my gallery, and once I finally do, I forgot to update my journal for like a year.. How sad is it really?


Well, for a quick heads up, on what is going on: I am right doing a load of commercial projects - mobile gaming art, packaging graphic designs, Imagine FX workshops, video tutorials - you name it... Meanwhile, I am helplessly trying to finally launch my website, which is quite a challenge, considering the fact I change my ideas for the layout every second week

For more personal stuff... *drumroll* I graduated from Uni this June, am now starting a PhD programme. Also, *second drumroll* I am getting married in May next year! So, as unbelievable as it might sound, by some miracle, despite the absolute lack of time, I managed to maintain a life!

I also have a very firm resolution to be more up to date with this place. We'll see how well that will go, considering my latest activity...

Meanwhile, I'd like to thank all of you for your patience for me and great support. You're awesome

- Marta

Hey guys,

Every time I write a journal entry I start by apologizing to everyone and, uhm, this time won’t be different. Once again I wanted to say sorry for my absence and lack of response to notes/e-mails; due to a humongous amount of real-life obligations, I am finding myself bouncing between work and, uh, more work most of my time.

I am horrified noticing I have not published anything in here for nearly a year, yet 2008 has been among my most “artistically” busy times. I have not had any time to prepare a personal piece for over a year and a half, and have spent the past months doing commercial work. The proof I haven’t been slacking is here: you check out ImagineFX magazine for some video tutorials of mine [link] (issues 33-36)

Anyhow, the main reason why I made this post is to say that I finally started working (after a year or so?) on a personal piece which I actually intend on showing. I should manage to update this cobweb covered gallery within the next two weeks.
Meanwhile I would love to thank everyone for their continuous support and feedback. I truly appreciate every comment you leave, even if I do not manage to thank each of you personally. I miss you all a lot and hope to be back soon!

With hugs to all,

Marta

Hello everyone,

I hope all is well on your side of the screen! Due to my lack of any activity I thought to do everyone a little surprise (which I am right now spoiling, so it won't be any surprise at all, but I need your help). And so, can any of you guys advise me on:

1. The best screen recording software
2. The best video editing software (that would allow me to add captions to selected parts of the video etc.)
(those would be preferably easy to use and free )

Any (prompt) help would be greatly appreciated.

- Marta

Hey guys,

Duh, I suppose there's no excuse for such a long absence? I'm not slacking though, I swear.

The truth is I have been working like crazy on many things. Most importantly though, I am currently preparing material for Ballistic Publishing's D'Artiste Digital Painting 2, which I am co-authoring with 3 great artists. You can read about it (or enter!) here: [link]
The material will stay secret until the book's release, so it might take a while for me to update my gallery.

Other than that, I've been on a great trip to Paris with my boyfriend () in February, to celebrate Valentine's and our anniversary. I have to say, this is such an inspiring city, I wish we could've stayed there a bit longer.


Anyway, I hope you bare with me for a couple of months and I hope you won't be disappointed once I actually manage to upload some new stuff. Meanwhile, I hope you are all doing well!

Marta

EDIT: The art thief case is closed now, the works removed. Thanks to everyone for their support. I hope it made your day a bit more amusing!



(Edited, as I don't wanna be a sadist. The person has already been flamed to hell)