Studio N8

Noir Pieces

2010-11-21T10:12:00.001-08:00

Pieces I did for an online blog I'm starting. It'll be a collaborative effort between writers and illustrators. Shyeah!

Wrapped in USA Flag

2010-11-19T11:32:00.000-08:00

Katie G.

2010-11-19T11:30:00.000-08:00

B.F. Jones

2010-07-05T08:57:00.000-07:00

Video Game - E3 2010

I created this video for a contest by Butterfingers. The premise was what kind of super power do you have that can keep thieves from stealing your Butterfingers? Turn-around time was about three weeks, and we did not have a budget. I think we did all right for what little we had! Now on to the next video!

“B.F. Jones” by Studio N8, in association with Persona Creative Group & John Paul Giago.

Directed by N8, Videography by Persona (Joe & Kyle Person), Edited and Special Effects by John Paul Giago

B.F. Jones - K, Little girl - Ava Grace, Thief - N8, Kitty cat hand - Kyle Person

Thanks to everyone who helped with this production. Was definitely fun and you were a great team to work with! Cheers.

The Awkward Hugs - Joe Thiel

2010-06-01T09:36:00.000-07:00

This is an album cover for my band, The Awkward Hugs. We just released Joe Thiel (name of our favorite art school teacher), the album. Click here to download.

The Shape of Things

2010-05-21T00:56:00.001-07:00

A poster I designed for She & Her Production. I also designed their logo, the logo for the play, and collaborated on the illustration with Brian Klein. The play will be hosted at my space, The Emerald Space.

The Super Powerful DJs Presents: TIME WARP

2010-04-25T00:07:00.001-07:00

A flyer I did up for a night I'll be DJing at the Czar Bar. YES!

Wednesday (Hump-Day) Czar Bar Flyer

2010-04-16T15:11:00.000-07:00

Flyer I made for a night I DJed at the Czar Bar in Kansas City. If Paris Hilton loves DJ N8, then maybe you will too??? Ha! Also, my roomy premiered his DJing skills there that night. We definitely had a good time. Now we have Tuesdays locked in at the Czar all through the month of May! Hopefully we'll see you there. Yes!

Mr.History Flyer - May 28th Show

2010-04-16T15:02:00.000-07:00

A flyer I whipped up for two of my favorite local bands, Mr.History and Restless Breed. Kudos to Matt from Mr.History for allowing me to make this for them! Yah!

Mr.Panda - Anenome Daydream

2010-03-31T19:58:00.000-07:00

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Mr.Panda - Running, Day 5

2010-03-30T14:27:00.001-07:00

If I Only Had X...

2010-03-21T22:33:00.001-07:00

"If I Only Had X..." is an illustration I worked out for the church I'm going to. This is going to be the pastor's Easter message talking about the frivolous things we fill our souls with.

Kyle's HouseWarming Extravaganza!!!

2010-03-11T14:46:00.000-08:00

This is a flyer I made for a party I'm DJing. Pretty random/not-so-random and hilarious. If you want to hear some of my mixes, go to the DJN8 website.

BlackBear - Stargazing (Desktop Wallpaper)

2010-02-25T10:21:00.000-08:00

BlackBear takes his time to look over his astronomy books trying to find his favorite constellations. Click on image to download full size! (1600x1000)

BlackBear Dances 2 Britney Spears (Justice Remix)

2010-02-25T09:51:00.001-08:00

BlackBear - Dances from Studio N8 on Vimeo.

Visage Macabre - A Fashion Show

2010-02-19T07:31:00.000-08:00

Visage Macabre - A Fashion Show from Studio N8 on Vimeo.

This was a fashion show I hosted at the Emerald Space. I produced it alongside Melissa Birdsong, and did the advertising and design for the website and promo material. Turned out to be quite the experience and event. This video I put together using footage from a company called, Picked Last Productions.

N8 4 VALENTINES

2010-02-11T09:49:00.001-08:00

This is a quick piece I did for a digital mix I made. If you want to take a listen to the mix, go to the link below:

DJ N8 - Valentine's Mix

Super Metroid

2010-02-01T01:43:00.001-08:00

Someone was kind enough to commission me to do a Super Metroid piece. It was challenging but fun nonetheless. Did it all in Illustrator and then did some touch-ups in Photoshop.

Anime Style Wedding Save-The-Date

2010-01-07T21:17:00.000-08:00

This was a fun little project! To think I got hired to do an anime style save-the-date. Never thought that would happen. Ha! Awesomeness.

Comiket - LeetStreet Boys

2009-12-17T15:54:00.000-08:00

Comiket by LeetStreet Boys from Studio N8 on Vimeo.

This was a low-budget animation I did for The LeetStreet Boys. I kind of wish I had more time and money to work on it, but you can only do so much. I did learn a couple of neat tricks in this one that I might use for other animations in the future.

Concept for Personal Project

2009-12-11T00:02:00.001-08:00

Just some sketches I did tonight for a personal animation project I'm working on. Not quite there yet, but needed some imagery to help my script writing. I'm writing a script... isn't that crazy!? Ha. This is new and exciting all wrapped in one.

Bisbee Blue

2009-12-06T23:08:00.000-08:00

This is an illustration based off a poem my tio, Isidro Soria, wrote. I'm not sure if it's really finished, but I like where it's going.

"He long ago lost track of just how many
West Coast minutes passed, while gazing at
her piercing eyes of Bisbee Blue, as she
approached on fluid steps to top his day
like Créme Brule. And every sultry shade
of Summer's evening hue, that gently teased him
as it filtered through a sheer
sundress, outlined very best
of all the assets she possessed."
© ICSoria 2009

Rockin' Heinz Commercial

2009-11-27T09:54:00.000-08:00

Rockin Heinz Commercial from Studio N8 on Vimeo.

I did this animation for a Heinz Ketchup commercial competition. Unfortunately it didn't make it anywhere near in the running for the winner but friends and family all agree it's a catchy tune and would've been a great commercial. I created the song and the animation, the end voice narration was done by my friend Terry.

Merry Thanksgiving from Granny Nate's Puppetorium

2009-11-26T18:33:00.000-08:00

Unfortunately I spent all week working on an animation, so I don't have anything to really post today. Thanksgiving I was sitting and eating with my two roomates, Rindimo and Dave, and my apprentice Lindsay and her friend Sai. After we ate, we shared a handful of laughs and started joking about how we were like the muppets. So I ran over to grab my sketchbook and did up this little number, drawing us all (even Brian, my third roommate who was in Chicago at the time) at muppet-like characters. We all thought it was hilarious. Well, now I'm going to get ready. I'm doing caricatures and maybe a little DJing over at the Record Bar tonight with NoMathmatics.

Happy Turkey Day!

Monday Dinner At The Brick

2009-11-23T20:19:00.000-08:00

Best way to spend a Monday evening is at the Brick for some country dining and country song. I can't believe how this event is such a beautiful little hidden gem. First off, I ate one of the best Chicken Fried Steaks around, and at special for only $7.95. Now included in this spectacular Monday special is mashed potatoes, a side salad, and to top it off a decadent chocolate cake. I was filled to the brim, and rejoiced in song with the locals who could definitely put together a nice little folk tune or two.
The sketch I did is actually of a touring one man band. He called himself Smokey. His tunes definitely cut to the soul with bluesy sounds and energetic folk strumming. I talked with Smokey afterward, leaving him a tip and wishing him well on his journey. Amazing to see a man like him living like something out of a story book; out of his jeep, going from town to town, playing a gig here and there. Seems like he had a full docket on his tour, so I assume he's doing all right. I gave him my number in case he ever swings by KC again and needed a place to stay.

Karate Cove 2 - Reunion of the Willow Stick

2009-11-18T22:18:00.000-08:00

Made this for a reunion of me and my college friends. It's based off a movie we made back in the day. Hilarious times!

Online Comic Concept

2009-11-15T23:13:00.001-08:00

Thinking of doing an online comic again, this is what's been bubbling in my mind. Not sure where it's going yet, not going to try and figure that out any time soon.

Union Station

2009-11-15T21:57:00.000-08:00

Was at Union Station in Kansas City today, doing some caricature drawing. While waiting I was drawing some of the architecture. It's a beautiful place for it, shame they don't get too much business there. I was talking to a business owner and he was telling me how they'll probably be shipping out in two years the way things are going these days. Hopefully I'll get more sketches out of that place before that happens.

Future Kings

2009-11-13T19:23:00.000-08:00

A test run logo design for a local band, Future Kings.

Sketchbook

2009-11-13T18:29:00.001-08:00

Time to dust off the ol' sketchbook and do some sketching before the year is over. Man I haven't updated in a long while! Cheers!

I'm DJing Halloween Night

2009-10-13T23:33:00.001-07:00

Guitar Hero Hero - Animation by N8

2009-07-06T10:53:00.001-07:00

Artego Music Video

2009-05-19T08:27:00.000-07:00

I did the animation sequence in this music video.

Guitar Hero Hero - Work in Progress

2009-04-18T15:30:00.000-07:00

Just cranking on an animation, Guitar Hero Hero. Sheesh! It's taken far too long to get this thing finished! I'm the verge of being burnt out, but I gotta keep trucking. I need to finish this at the end of this month! Here are just a couple of stills I just finished up.

DJ Bloody Slag - Easter Mix

2009-04-13T00:08:00.000-07:00

I drove up to Minnesota to visit family for Easter. I loved the drive up here but now, a couple of days later, I'm sitting here at two in the morning dreading the drive back. It seems everytime I pay a visit to home I get a little grounded, and these days I've been floating all over the place I almost forgot what ground felt like. It was great to see the family, and I feel I need to pay visits more often.

Anyways, the night before Easter I actually DJed an afterparty for friends of mine who happened to perform up here while I was visiting; Cherry Tree Parade. It was just a small house party, but good people and they all seemed to enjoy the company of DJ Bloody Slag (as my friends like to call me.)

You can listen to my live set here!

Cheers.

NoMathmatics as Animals

2009-03-25T14:46:00.000-07:00

Be/Non Egg-Ship Design # 2

2009-02-19T07:01:00.000-08:00

Valetine's Day : To All Those Aching Hearts

2009-02-13T09:41:00.000-08:00

Panda & Amber

2009-02-13T07:38:00.000-08:00

Space Ship Concept - Be/Non

2009-02-03T15:10:00.001-08:00

She-Ra

2009-01-05T15:29:00.000-08:00

Christmas Card Caricature - Heide's

2008-12-19T18:14:00.000-08:00

Hug Me Awkward - Album Cover

2008-12-19T10:11:00.001-08:00

Eagles of Death Metal - High Voltage

2008-12-10T07:14:00.001-08:00

Dr.Sketchy's 12-07-08

2008-12-09T18:18:00.000-08:00