So I've been working pretty hard these days trying to keep up with everything. Sadly, photography and photoshopping have taken a bit of a back seat for a while. I've stopped just blindly editing photos and really started focusing on why many of the ones I have (certainly not worthy of posting as deviations) leave me dissatisfied. I've fixed many of these issues, such as blurring with dynamic range instead of gaussian blurs (only a fool would do such a thing) and learning a LOT of color theory, especially as far as skin tone. I also have two major skin rebuilding techniques, which have only been displayed thus far on pictures of yours truly . My new Nikon D60 has helped a lot to, and I've been taking casual private lessons from a professional photographer or two.

The real exciting things are actually unrelated to deviantART itself though. I have started an awesome band with my twin called Blue Light Axiom (myspace, facebook, or acidplanet us) which will be releasing it's EP by the end of November. I am also a Technology Aid part-time for my school, which includes everything from cleaning out viruses that stupid college kids get, to building full scale professional grade websites.

Last note, before I bore you to death, is that I have recently discovered a drawing side to myself. I will soon be posting my latest artwork, and would truly appreciate constructive criticism.

Peace.

-Justin