Beach.

Some shots from Cronulla on the weekend.

Rock

My entry for this month's LoopdeLoop challenge. The theme was 'rock'. Thought I would tackle the different phases of one possible path for the musically-enthusiastic.


If you like it, go and vote for it (link below)!!


loopdeloop - Dane Kirkland

Sixteen*0

Quick post, only a month behind. I'm not sure if I mentioned this earlier - my work was shortlisted for the Kinokuniya Digital Arts and Illustration Prize (back at the start of June) - it unfortunately did not win, but it was nice to make the shortlist. The work was/is on display in The Galleries Victoria, Sydney. It may have possibly sold! But I am waiting to hear back from the curator on that one, not sure if the exhibition ended on the 22nd or ends on the 22nd of July. I'm a tad out of the loop there.

It was good to see what other people of roughly the same level of experience/education are doing. Some of the stuff was pretty wicked, others not so - but that is a matter of opinion at the end of the day. I thought the vivid colours of my work stood out - which was something I was looking to achieve so that's a win in my books.

It also gave me a boost, it's been a frustrating year but things are SLOWLY getting into motion. This industry that I have unwittingly chosen to 'get into to' is a rather soul-crushing depressing uphill ride on the way in. I'm sure it's smooth sailing once you're over that first hump, but that is the hardest one to reach the peak of.

nb. 6/7/10 - the artwork did sell!

Eleven*6

DKirkland Showreel March 2010 from Dane Kirkland on Vimeo.

Updated showreel with some new projects and work from the past couple of months. Still no luck what so ever regarding the job hunt, barely hearing back from the places that I have applied for. I have called some to try and get that extra little bit of notice, but that doesn't seem to work at all. It's rapidly wearing my resolve down; it would be nice to hear back - even if it was just to say that they didn't think I was suited to the role but thanks for your application!

Yes I understand that if I went down there in person that might increase my chances, but at the same time if a studio can't take the time to email you back what's stopping them from just throwing out your dvd and reel the instant the door closes behind you? I'm not saying that would happen, I guess I am just bitter at the moment. The job hunt wears you down, so I guess when it comes time when you finally get a job there will be alot of joy to be had.