"Hubbel" Comic:
Hubbel is my comic!
Update: 9/2023
Playing catch-up.
WORK: Finishing up Hogwarts Legacy for the SWITCH.
MUSIC: I am in the studio finishing up two songs for my mini E.P. It has been stressful, but exciting. I still need to record vocals and backup vocals and finalize the mix. I'm pretty happy so far. The songs should be done by November 2023.
FILM: I have my Sony A74a and a GoPro 11...still figuring out how I will proceed creating with them.
COMIC: I still meet or exceed my 100 quota Hubbel comics each month. Now that winter is nearly here, I should have some time to start posting.
Natsai Onai from Uganda, Africa
Update: 3/2023
Been gone too long!
WORK: We just shipped Hogwarts Legacy in February. It has done extremely well.
That was a long six years! The game is getting amazing reviews and it out on the PC/PS5.
PS4/XBOX/ Switch to come soon.
MUSIC: Still working on songs too. I was hoping to have my E.P. finished by now, but Covid messed up my voice-box...(4 months ago).
I'll resume when my voice comes back.
I bought a Taylor guitar and an Orangewood guitar...both are a beautiful sunburst.
I have to be honest... I play my Orangewood MUCH more than my Taylor. Crazy!
I hope to take a few Orangewood guitars to Africa on my next trip and leave them there for some schools.
* Orangewood wanna DONATE to an African cause?????
Hit me up?
FILM: I also bought a Sony A74...so maybe some vlogs and videos will start showing up. We'll see.
COMIC: I have hundreds of new comics in the chute. They are going to premier on Instagram and on this site.
Update: 6/2022
I have noticed a slowdown at work considering that we are winding up the current game, "Hogwarts Legacy".
We have been in "polish" mode for the last 3 months and everything is looking beautiful.
I am very fortunate to work with very talented people! AND...I have an amazing team of talented character artists that I get to work with every day!!!
I have noticed a slowdown at work considering that we are winding up the current game, "Hogwarts Legacy".
We have been in "polish" mode for the last 3 months and everything is looking beautiful.
I am very fortunate to work with very talented people! AND...I have an amazing team of talented character artists that I get to work with every day!!!
Update: 5/2022
Here are some screen grabs from our " Hogwarts Legacy" game trailer where I am the Dept Head of Characters. (For WBGames)
The open world game will be released by Christmas 2022.
(all images came from released marketing materials owned by WB)
Here are some screen grabs from our " Hogwarts Legacy" game trailer where I am the Dept Head of Characters. (For WBGames)
The open world game will be released by Christmas 2022.
(all images came from released marketing materials owned by WB)
Update: 4/2022
wow. I have some catching up to do.
Between Christmas, The New Year, Oahu, and the business of life, I have been trying to keep up.
Sadly, I have taken a break from "Hubbel" for a month or so. I have so many things to catch up on.
I have been to the recording studio and have 3 of 5 tracks in the works. Hopefully, we'll see my music
project come to fruition.
I have had the itch to start 3d printing...however, every year, Spring is very hard for me. There is so much
yard work and cleanup and house projects to do. That is another reason I am putting my art projects on a temporary hold.
Hogwarts Legacy which has kept me running for 5 years was in the news this past month as we released a 14 min video.
This project is huge and has literally had me running since day 1. We have mostly finished all the characters. After April 15th it will be mostly a polish/ bug squash phase. It will be released in September of 2022...so keep your eyes peeled.
wow. I have some catching up to do.
Between Christmas, The New Year, Oahu, and the business of life, I have been trying to keep up.
Sadly, I have taken a break from "Hubbel" for a month or so. I have so many things to catch up on.
I have been to the recording studio and have 3 of 5 tracks in the works. Hopefully, we'll see my music
project come to fruition.
I have had the itch to start 3d printing...however, every year, Spring is very hard for me. There is so much
yard work and cleanup and house projects to do. That is another reason I am putting my art projects on a temporary hold.
Hogwarts Legacy which has kept me running for 5 years was in the news this past month as we released a 14 min video.
This project is huge and has literally had me running since day 1. We have mostly finished all the characters. After April 15th it will be mostly a polish/ bug squash phase. It will be released in September of 2022...so keep your eyes peeled.
Update: 10/2021
Spookydom.
RANT: Well, I finally did it! For Halloween, I actually have a "real" costume this year. I love collecting masks.
Ive done it for years...but this year...I went full out and bought the whole kaboodle!
A full gorilla suit! Feet, hands, mask, and body! I'm so fresh. Supah Dupah Fresh, YO!
The real question is this...How long can I keep it on before going crazy with the heat, sweat and itching to death????
WORK: C R U N C H T I M E !
COMIC: Still making me happy. This is my lifeline in a crazy time. Sometimes I will sift through my comics and giggle. Its weird....most of the comics I don't even remember writing or drawing. Its like I'm reading them for the first time....and yes...I laugh. Sometimes out loud.
Spookydom.
RANT: Well, I finally did it! For Halloween, I actually have a "real" costume this year. I love collecting masks.
Ive done it for years...but this year...I went full out and bought the whole kaboodle!
A full gorilla suit! Feet, hands, mask, and body! I'm so fresh. Supah Dupah Fresh, YO!
The real question is this...How long can I keep it on before going crazy with the heat, sweat and itching to death????
WORK: C R U N C H T I M E !
COMIC: Still making me happy. This is my lifeline in a crazy time. Sometimes I will sift through my comics and giggle. Its weird....most of the comics I don't even remember writing or drawing. Its like I'm reading them for the first time....and yes...I laugh. Sometimes out loud.
Update: 9/2021
BUST!
RANT: Well, I went to the "virtual" LightBox 2021 and it was a BUST!
I'm not really sure what went wrong. I know that the Artist Alley section wasn't working for a while.
I guess my expectations might have been too high? Maybe the attendance was low? Maybe Covid affected
the participants? Who knows. What I do know is it was a BUST.
COMIC: I still have my beloved Hubbel comic that keeps me happy. I have been working on it daily.
WORK: My day job has asked for some crunch for a 6 week Milestone. Ugh
MISC: Went to Escalante a few weeks ago. It was a wonderful place to be. I was helping to empty my parents home since they passed.
So many memories and such a beautiful/quiet place.
BUST!
RANT: Well, I went to the "virtual" LightBox 2021 and it was a BUST!
I'm not really sure what went wrong. I know that the Artist Alley section wasn't working for a while.
I guess my expectations might have been too high? Maybe the attendance was low? Maybe Covid affected
the participants? Who knows. What I do know is it was a BUST.
COMIC: I still have my beloved Hubbel comic that keeps me happy. I have been working on it daily.
WORK: My day job has asked for some crunch for a 6 week Milestone. Ugh
MISC: Went to Escalante a few weeks ago. It was a wonderful place to be. I was helping to empty my parents home since they passed.
So many memories and such a beautiful/quiet place.
Update: 8/2021
Rain and 100 degrees!
RANT: Its been a hottie. Thankfully we got some much needed rain. The temperatures have been bearable this past week.
I noticed that the hazy smoke from all the fires seem to be affecting me lately. I visited Wyoming and Montana and went on a few hikes.
We even saw some old Indian petroglyphs carved in some rocks.
2D: I have been drawing every day for a while now. Will post something very soon.
COMIC: I must declare to the world that Bill Hubbel is the "World's Most Famous Blue Footed Booby" character in the entire world!
In the Universe! In the Galaxy!
The Galapagos Islands should be using Hubbel as its spokesperson. (spokesbird) This could be a massive blue footed booby marketing campaign! Spread the word.
When it comes to blue footed booby cartoon characters, or comic characters, who can compare? Hubbel wins hands down!!!!
Team Hubbel is "True Blue Through and Through". Who else can claim to be a Loony Booby?
Go Team!!!!
Rain and 100 degrees!
RANT: Its been a hottie. Thankfully we got some much needed rain. The temperatures have been bearable this past week.
I noticed that the hazy smoke from all the fires seem to be affecting me lately. I visited Wyoming and Montana and went on a few hikes.
We even saw some old Indian petroglyphs carved in some rocks.
2D: I have been drawing every day for a while now. Will post something very soon.
COMIC: I must declare to the world that Bill Hubbel is the "World's Most Famous Blue Footed Booby" character in the entire world!
In the Universe! In the Galaxy!
The Galapagos Islands should be using Hubbel as its spokesperson. (spokesbird) This could be a massive blue footed booby marketing campaign! Spread the word.
When it comes to blue footed booby cartoon characters, or comic characters, who can compare? Hubbel wins hands down!!!!
Team Hubbel is "True Blue Through and Through". Who else can claim to be a Loony Booby?
Go Team!!!!
Update: 7/2021
HOT!
RANT: Boy, it is HOT outside.
Most years, I dread July and August because of the vacation craziness and extreme heat.
This year we already shattered records in June having over 100+ degree days.
LEARNING: I am preparing for Lightbox in September.
I have also been taking the CBPro course from SVSlearn.com.
Always trying to improve.
MUSIC: I'm not sure when we will have studio musicians lined up for the E.P. Still figuring that out.
For sure we will be recording
1) American Dreams
2) Home is...
3) Childhood Days.
(still deciding on the other songs.)
Did You Know?
Historical BAMZEE Facts:
HISTORY: I was going through some old binders of some ideas/concepts from 20 years ago. I was very surprised at what I found.
(an example of how ideas permeate and work in our brains and psych)
This particular binder of ideas/ip, I was calling, "Devourax Island/ Ice Paradise".
This early concept was actually entered into an Animation Magazine pitch party around 2006, and was titled, "Ice Paradise".
(Under my pseudonym, "Devourax".)
After the pitch didn't go anywhere, the idea had been tucked away...physically on a shelf, and mentally out of my mind (or so I thought).
What I didn't realize, was that I was unconsciously integrating "Ice Paradise" with "Hubbel". (Ardimus is there in the pitch!)
"Hubbel" was an idea that was born in the year of 2000.
"Devourax Island/Ice Paradise" was developed between the years 2000-2006.
In fact, around 2005, I was talking with an animation studio to produce a mini TV pilot for "Ice Paradise".
At the time, my script, "Finding Freedom" (musical) had won an award from a magazine contest (out of 400 submissions) and I was deciding between producing one or the other project.
Needless to say, I went forward with, "Finding Freedom" and produced a full length studio musical soundtrack.
And my animation idea, "Ice Paradise" was shelved....
....but unconsciously, in my head, was blending into becoming what "Hubbel" is today.
I'm really glad that I pulled out these old binders.
They are a treasure trove of (somewhat forgotten) great ideas and characters.
(timing is not coincidental)
Right now, I am dissecting both properties to see how I can further blend them and create something really special.
As always, stay tuned!
Update: 6/2021
Yippy!
LEARNING: Are you going to Lightbox this year? I will be there!
Sept 7th - 12th 2021
Yippy!
LEARNING: Are you going to Lightbox this year? I will be there!
Sept 7th - 12th 2021
MUSIC: I sent a few songs to a local pro recording studio so we can start production and start recording.
I am really excited about that!
The plan is to produce 5 original songs. A mini E.P. I am still deciding/finalizing the other 3 songs from a handful of choices.
Distribution will most likely be through DistroKid. The songs will be available on Spotify, Itunes and so many more once they are completed in the studio. The style is sort of between the band, Taxiride and the Eagles to Michael Buble and Kid Rock.
Yeah...pretty wide genres, huh?
Update: 5/2021
Rain makes grass green.
MUSIC: I hope to be in the recording studio next month starting on my song, "American Dreams".
3D: Time to get the 3d printer fired up. I want to print my 3d Sasquatch and 3d Brer Rabbit!
I recently received the 2nd Anatomy for Sculptors book called, "Form of the Head and Neck." These are some GREAT books for anatomy ref.
Rain makes grass green.
MUSIC: I hope to be in the recording studio next month starting on my song, "American Dreams".
3D: Time to get the 3d printer fired up. I want to print my 3d Sasquatch and 3d Brer Rabbit!
I recently received the 2nd Anatomy for Sculptors book called, "Form of the Head and Neck." These are some GREAT books for anatomy ref.
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COMICS: I have still been working on my "Hubbel" comic. I draw about 10 comics per day. (some are 1 panel, some are 4 panel) This comic is my labor of love. Man, are these little cartoony creatures real to me!
They have a life of their own and make me laugh and laugh.
AFRICA: Africa is calling. 2022 may be the magical year now that Covid is easing.
BOOKS: Still working on my "Bamzee Books". Always working!!!!!
LEARNING: I am super excited about Lightbox Expo this year.
I went to the virtual Conference last year and it was incredible!
They have a life of their own and make me laugh and laugh.
AFRICA: Africa is calling. 2022 may be the magical year now that Covid is easing.
BOOKS: Still working on my "Bamzee Books". Always working!!!!!
LEARNING: I am super excited about Lightbox Expo this year.
I went to the virtual Conference last year and it was incredible!
Update: 4/2021:
Spring is here!
MUSIC: I am hoping to start a recording project in the coming month or so. I have written a handful of songs that I want to produce in a studio for a mini E.P..
I am working out the details now.
Some of the songs included will be:
- American Dreams
- Childhood Days
- Mother Is...
- Home
- I Wanna Be Happy
- ? (TBD)
3D: These days, I keep busy working at my day job making video games. So much to do.
BOOKS: I am still working on my "Bamzee Books" as always!
Spring is here!
MUSIC: I am hoping to start a recording project in the coming month or so. I have written a handful of songs that I want to produce in a studio for a mini E.P..
I am working out the details now.
Some of the songs included will be:
- American Dreams
- Childhood Days
- Mother Is...
- Home
- I Wanna Be Happy
- ? (TBD)
3D: These days, I keep busy working at my day job making video games. So much to do.
BOOKS: I am still working on my "Bamzee Books" as always!
Update: 1/2021
The New Year!
Welcome to a New Year! Hopefully this will be a good year for us all.
3D: I am firing up the P P P P (Printer with a Plethora of 3d Print Projects!)
Stay tuned!
PUPPETS: I have been very involved with puppet-making and studying how to make 3d molds to incorporate into character creation.
Can you believe that I am building a ventriloquist dummy. No, I am not a ventriloquist by any stretch of the imagination...but there are mechanics inside the head of a dummy that are genius. I want to incorporate those idea mechanics into some of my characters to make them come to life in a meaningful way.
BOOKS: I have 5 book dummys in the works.
- "Six Wise Munks"
- "Two Foots is a Feet"
- "Hubbel Comic Book #1" (The Fist 100 comics)
- "The DRUT"
and a new kids book I whipped out over a weekend. I have definitely been in a creative writing mood.
SCRIPTS: I am nearly done with my "Gator Girl" screenplay. I also have an idea for another screenplay that I wrote a synopsis on.
I wish there was more time in a day!
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Being CREATIVE makes me feel ALIVE!
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Goals: Life is very busy.
I need to set GOALS or they will never happen.
Personal Goals for 2021 are... done
- daughter getting married
- finish remodeling our kitchen/ family/ living rooms.
- backyard retaining wall/ fence
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My Creative Goals for 2021 is to....
- update my site (and fuse in Bamzee.COM with Bamzee.NET)
- update website withe more content on a consistent basis
- finish "something" to completion
- attend "Light Box"
- finish my current "Bamzee Book" dummys
- finish my ventriloquist dummy + mechanics
- finish "Gator Girl" screenplay
- finish "Untainted" screenplay
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The New Year!
Welcome to a New Year! Hopefully this will be a good year for us all.
3D: I am firing up the P P P P (Printer with a Plethora of 3d Print Projects!)
Stay tuned!
PUPPETS: I have been very involved with puppet-making and studying how to make 3d molds to incorporate into character creation.
Can you believe that I am building a ventriloquist dummy. No, I am not a ventriloquist by any stretch of the imagination...but there are mechanics inside the head of a dummy that are genius. I want to incorporate those idea mechanics into some of my characters to make them come to life in a meaningful way.
BOOKS: I have 5 book dummys in the works.
- "Six Wise Munks"
- "Two Foots is a Feet"
- "Hubbel Comic Book #1" (The Fist 100 comics)
- "The DRUT"
and a new kids book I whipped out over a weekend. I have definitely been in a creative writing mood.
SCRIPTS: I am nearly done with my "Gator Girl" screenplay. I also have an idea for another screenplay that I wrote a synopsis on.
I wish there was more time in a day!
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Being CREATIVE makes me feel ALIVE!
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Goals: Life is very busy.
I need to set GOALS or they will never happen.
Personal Goals for 2021 are... done
- daughter getting married
- finish remodeling our kitchen/ family/ living rooms.
- backyard retaining wall/ fence
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My Creative Goals for 2021 is to....
- update my site (and fuse in Bamzee.COM with Bamzee.NET)
- update website withe more content on a consistent basis
- finish "something" to completion
- attend "Light Box"
- finish my current "Bamzee Book" dummys
- finish my ventriloquist dummy + mechanics
- finish "Gator Girl" screenplay
- finish "Untainted" screenplay
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Update: 12/2020
It's almost CHRISTmas!
SCRIPTS: I have been in a major writing mood. I finished, "The Cherub" screenplay last month. (Romantic Comedy)
This month, I am almost done writing another screenplay titled, "Country Buck and the Gator Girl".
Sooooo much fun!!! Funny too if I might say. (Romantic Comedy)
2D: I made a "Me-Self Monster" for inspirational speaker, Meg Johnson (inspired by her talks).
She said that, "You will NEVER, EVER, EVER, NEVER, EVER , EVER, NEVER, EVER, EVER find yourself by only thinking of YOURSELF."
Think about that.
So I drew a rough sketch of the "Me-Self Monster". (for her)
You can find her inspirational talk cd's on Amazon. Meg Johnson
MUSIC: I wrote a new song titled, "Sometimes, I".
Its a song about someone who has become their own worst enemy.
They try to make good choices and be positive, but they also can become their own downfall through negativity and bad choices.
Writing a song is like a gift from God. Often its hard work writing and rewriting. Other times, it just comes.
I have heard a song that I wrote and recorded, and i think to myself, "hmmm...that's a pretty good song. Who wrote it?"
That's why I say, these songs don't come from me. They are a true gift from somewhere else, from someone much more creative than me.
COMICS: I have 25 pages of my comic book, "Hubbel Comics Book #1" (The First 100 Comics) put together.
Its A LOT of work.
More than I thought.
I'll just keep chipping away.
Its a song about someone who has become their own worst enemy.
They try to make good choices and be positive, but they also can become their own downfall through negativity and bad choices.
Writing a song is like a gift from God. Often its hard work writing and rewriting. Other times, it just comes.
I have heard a song that I wrote and recorded, and i think to myself, "hmmm...that's a pretty good song. Who wrote it?"
That's why I say, these songs don't come from me. They are a true gift from somewhere else, from someone much more creative than me.
COMICS: I have 25 pages of my comic book, "Hubbel Comics Book #1" (The First 100 Comics) put together.
Its A LOT of work.
More than I thought.
I'll just keep chipping away.
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Update: 11/2020
My shelves in my man-cave. You can probably learn a lot about my interests in these photos.
My shelves in my man-cave. You can probably learn a lot about my interests in these photos.
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Happy Thanksgiving! i am so grateful to be with family...even when Covid is happening. Being safe, but still being.
Some updates:
INFO: I have finally finished up my new office and hung up all the pics that fell from the last earthquake. It is my happy place with all my animal sculptures, skulls, music, books and stories. I love it!
SCRIPTS: I finished up a screenplay titled, "Cherub" or an earlier title is, "Prince of Pocatello".
It was so much fun to write.
I will start on my next screenplay...Its gotta match my mood, so I'm thinking I'll continue with , "Country Buck and the Gator Girl".
COMIC: "Hubbel" is being worked on Daily. I am meeting with a friend on Monday to discuss making some figurines of the characters.
DAY JOB: I am proud to finally announce the game that I am working on (coming on 4 years now).
It was announced last month in a press release....
"Hogwarts Legacy"!
RANT: I finally fixed my computer that was messed up by Microsoft updates. (ended up being the blue screen of death)
My new machine also arrived! I am getting all my software updated.
MUSIC: I just became a new DAW software owner. After many hours of searching, I finally decided that FL Studio was a good fit.
My goal is to record many of the songs that I have written over the years. They are mostly about hope, falling in love, and change.
I also have many silly songs that I have written for my "Bamzee Stories/ Books".
BOOKS: I created 3 book dummies for 3 of my "Bamzee Books".
They now read as a book (which has been super fun!) and I can get a better feel for the flow, timing, and pace. Super helpful!!!
MISC: I have a new black-widow pet. Yes, I know its strange, but over the years, I have always had a pet black widow named Charlotte sitting on my desk. I just keep replacing her when she dies (well fed) and I have probably had 20 or so over the years. One lasted almost 4 years!! This new black widow spider is one that my daughter brought me from her home. It's the biggest one I've ever had, and the most feisty. I named her Medusa, cuz she isn't my typical Charlotte type...shes much bigger and much more aggressive.
(One day I'll have to post about the orange baboon I used to have. Talk about a scary spider!)
Some updates:
INFO: I have finally finished up my new office and hung up all the pics that fell from the last earthquake. It is my happy place with all my animal sculptures, skulls, music, books and stories. I love it!
SCRIPTS: I finished up a screenplay titled, "Cherub" or an earlier title is, "Prince of Pocatello".
It was so much fun to write.
I will start on my next screenplay...Its gotta match my mood, so I'm thinking I'll continue with , "Country Buck and the Gator Girl".
COMIC: "Hubbel" is being worked on Daily. I am meeting with a friend on Monday to discuss making some figurines of the characters.
DAY JOB: I am proud to finally announce the game that I am working on (coming on 4 years now).
It was announced last month in a press release....
"Hogwarts Legacy"!
RANT: I finally fixed my computer that was messed up by Microsoft updates. (ended up being the blue screen of death)
My new machine also arrived! I am getting all my software updated.
MUSIC: I just became a new DAW software owner. After many hours of searching, I finally decided that FL Studio was a good fit.
My goal is to record many of the songs that I have written over the years. They are mostly about hope, falling in love, and change.
I also have many silly songs that I have written for my "Bamzee Stories/ Books".
BOOKS: I created 3 book dummies for 3 of my "Bamzee Books".
They now read as a book (which has been super fun!) and I can get a better feel for the flow, timing, and pace. Super helpful!!!
MISC: I have a new black-widow pet. Yes, I know its strange, but over the years, I have always had a pet black widow named Charlotte sitting on my desk. I just keep replacing her when she dies (well fed) and I have probably had 20 or so over the years. One lasted almost 4 years!! This new black widow spider is one that my daughter brought me from her home. It's the biggest one I've ever had, and the most feisty. I named her Medusa, cuz she isn't my typical Charlotte type...shes much bigger and much more aggressive.
(One day I'll have to post about the orange baboon I used to have. Talk about a scary spider!)
Update: 9/2020
This has been a crazy year for me and pretty much everyone that I know.
I am working from home due to Covid and enjoy 2 extra hours of NOT BEING IN TRAFFIC every day!!!
I really love it.
Some Updates:
INFO: My new office is nearly finished. I now have 4 rising desks in my office. One desk for my work. One desk for my home computer. One desk to for drawing. And one desk for my 3d printer. All my "books in progress" are in binders sitting on my book shelves and easily accessible to work on whenever I want.
(they used to be downstairs in a file cabinet)
BOOKS: I am continuing with my "Bamzee Books", and have been active with writing music too.
MUSIC: I wrote and finished up 2 songs and currently deciding where to record them. (either at home, or in a studio...but covid? hmmmmmm)
INFO: I am now the owner of Bamzee.com ! After hovering over that domain for 4 years...(yes...I did hover)...its now mine...my precioussss........
I will point this site as soon as I can.
RANT: My computer is being replaced at the moment. (serious technical difficulties thanks to !*&%Microsoft!$&% auto updates! grrr)
3D: I hope to resume some of my projects which include a 3d toy model of Brer Rabbit.
COMICS:"Hubbel" is still being worked on daily basis..... I am working on daily comics as well as my first comic book compilation.
Its so funny how my comic has become a living breathing entity.
I wonder if Walt Disney and Jim Henson felt the same way about some of their creations?
Day Job: The Top Secret game I have been working on will be announced very soon. (it will be a 4 year project!)
We just finished the trailer last week.
It's gonna be HUUUUGE!
This has been a crazy year for me and pretty much everyone that I know.
I am working from home due to Covid and enjoy 2 extra hours of NOT BEING IN TRAFFIC every day!!!
I really love it.
Some Updates:
INFO: My new office is nearly finished. I now have 4 rising desks in my office. One desk for my work. One desk for my home computer. One desk to for drawing. And one desk for my 3d printer. All my "books in progress" are in binders sitting on my book shelves and easily accessible to work on whenever I want.
(they used to be downstairs in a file cabinet)
BOOKS: I am continuing with my "Bamzee Books", and have been active with writing music too.
MUSIC: I wrote and finished up 2 songs and currently deciding where to record them. (either at home, or in a studio...but covid? hmmmmmm)
INFO: I am now the owner of Bamzee.com ! After hovering over that domain for 4 years...(yes...I did hover)...its now mine...my precioussss........
I will point this site as soon as I can.
RANT: My computer is being replaced at the moment. (serious technical difficulties thanks to !*&%Microsoft!$&% auto updates! grrr)
3D: I hope to resume some of my projects which include a 3d toy model of Brer Rabbit.
COMICS:"Hubbel" is still being worked on daily basis..... I am working on daily comics as well as my first comic book compilation.
Its so funny how my comic has become a living breathing entity.
I wonder if Walt Disney and Jim Henson felt the same way about some of their creations?
Day Job: The Top Secret game I have been working on will be announced very soon. (it will be a 4 year project!)
We just finished the trailer last week.
It's gonna be HUUUUGE!
3D Printer:
Update: My Preciousssss...
3D: I ordered a form 3 printer from Form Labs.
I am super excited to start printing my characters.
The printer should be here in Nov 2019.
I'll keep you posted!
I am super excited to start printing my characters.
The printer should be here in Nov 2019.
I'll keep you posted!
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Update: 10/2019
COMICS: When I have time, I have been drawing up lots of new "Hubbel" comics. I'm anxious to get busy on my "Hubbel Comic Book #1" for Gumroad. NOTE: My goals this year have been postponed due to family issues. It has been a rough 2 years since my parents died. It has taken 1.5 years (and counting) to get through their house, affairs, etc. So, my artistic world has been on hold. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update: 5/2019 DAY JOB: This has proven to be a busy year. I lead a very small team of character artists working on a very high profile AAA game. It has had a 3 year dev cycle and we are in year 2.5 of the project. It's going to be huge. Relase date is set for Dec 2020. We announce in a few months. It will definitely be the game of the year when released. We have had to figure out head systems, hair systems, clothing systems, morph systems, and everything needs to work in a very robust Character Creator. It's so fun to see it all come together and see all the excitement generating from other departments. I'll keep you posted. NOTE: I have had to step away from my "Hubbel" comic for a few months due to "TOO Much Going on" in my life. I'm itching to start up again. 
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Update: 1/2019
So, it's now a new year. Happy New Year 2019!
Doesn't life move fast?
3D: Here is an update on a recent project I have been working on.
Have you seen my Real Cooking "Princess Cakes" characters?
Available in Amazon and Ebay and your local Wal-Mart.
They were even featured on the "Today Show" as a hot selling toy!
Very cool.
So, it's now a new year. Happy New Year 2019!
Doesn't life move fast?
3D: Here is an update on a recent project I have been working on.
Have you seen my Real Cooking "Princess Cakes" characters?
Available in Amazon and Ebay and your local Wal-Mart.
They were even featured on the "Today Show" as a hot selling toy!
Very cool.
Princess Cakes:
Goals 2019:
GOALS:
COMICS: This year, as one of my 2019 goals, I am focusing on my comic titled, "Hubbel".
I will be finishing up my first compilation comic book (The first 100 comics) and hope to self publish on Gumroad.
I am also focusing my efforts on being syndicated. Not an easy thing to do with a full time job and a family.
3D: One of my ambitious goals this year is to finish up my "Hubbel" characters in 3d for some test prints.
I also want to finish the city and office building. (and the 3d map layout of Gondwanaland)
COMICS: This year, as one of my 2019 goals, I am focusing on my comic titled, "Hubbel".
I will be finishing up my first compilation comic book (The first 100 comics) and hope to self publish on Gumroad.
I am also focusing my efforts on being syndicated. Not an easy thing to do with a full time job and a family.
3D: One of my ambitious goals this year is to finish up my "Hubbel" characters in 3d for some test prints.
I also want to finish the city and office building. (and the 3d map layout of Gondwanaland)
"Hubbel" in 3D:
These images are very rough 3d block outs in Maya.
Update: 4/2018
San Francisco!
RANT: GDC was a blast! I saw some awesome presentations, met with lots of people, had some great food, saw amazing tech, and had alot of fun! I love San Francisco. I have some great memories there. Sadly I didn't make it to China Town or the Wharf.
BOOKS / SCRIPTS: I've been doing a lot of writing these days (comics and a screenplay), a lot of drawing, and a ton of 3d!
DAY JOB: I can't post any of my 3d work right now. I can say that it is ULTRA Realistic. Think of Lord of the Rings, Uncharted, and Monster Hunter. This is a 180 for me. Most of my work has been cartoony and Pixar/Disney-like.
The work that I am currently doing is in UNREAL and is (DARE i SAY) very similar in the vein of Epic's 3d "Siren", and "Andy Serkis".
Lots of scanned heads, monsters, and creatures. Crazy...yet fun!
Very similar to these images below........
San Francisco!
RANT: GDC was a blast! I saw some awesome presentations, met with lots of people, had some great food, saw amazing tech, and had alot of fun! I love San Francisco. I have some great memories there. Sadly I didn't make it to China Town or the Wharf.
BOOKS / SCRIPTS: I've been doing a lot of writing these days (comics and a screenplay), a lot of drawing, and a ton of 3d!
DAY JOB: I can't post any of my 3d work right now. I can say that it is ULTRA Realistic. Think of Lord of the Rings, Uncharted, and Monster Hunter. This is a 180 for me. Most of my work has been cartoony and Pixar/Disney-like.
The work that I am currently doing is in UNREAL and is (DARE i SAY) very similar in the vein of Epic's 3d "Siren", and "Andy Serkis".
Lots of scanned heads, monsters, and creatures. Crazy...yet fun!
Very similar to these images below........
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Update: 3/2018
Time is passes by so fast. I have been quite the busy beaver lately.
COMICS: I have been drawing TONS of "Hubbel" comics. I have enough comics to keep me busy for 15 years! There is a huge stack sitting and waiting to be colored and rendered.....my obstacle? Time....How will I ever get the time I need? Ugh.
3D: I am off to GDC (Game Developer Conference) in San Francisco this week. The timing it crazy as I am too busy at my day job... But it should be fun.
DAY JOB: I am the Dept Head of Characters of a game company. I am helping to create pipelines for the character creator, the head morph system, a UV Material Shader system, naming and folder conventions, Outsource pipeline, and sooooo much more. This will be a AAA game with a 3 year dev cycle. We are going completely "Realistic". The IP is very well known and I can't wait for it to be announced.
BOOKS: My book entitled, "Six Blind Monkeys and the Majestical-Fantastical-Pink-Spotted-Elephant" (working title) is nearly complete.
I would love to make some toys of the six wise munks. They would be available with the book. I have already prototyped a munk in ZBrush.
This story will take place in Jigokudani, Japan.
"High up in the Mountains,
And miles above the sea,
live six wise munkeys of Jigokudani."
MUSIC: In the last year, since my last update, I finished a new song that I wrote titled, "I wanna Be Happy."
Philanthropy Update:
I have been working with my wife helping to transition and mentor women/ girls that are leaving a correctional facility/prison to a halfway house. We help them transition back to real life. It has been amazing so far. These women/ girls have been through so much in their lives from abuse, to drugs, to committing felonies. Some of them have literally been raised in dysfunctional homes and have had to survive. They never had a chance. It keeps us busy, but has been a great experience.
AFRICA: I am headed to Africa again this summer to help at the school. I am pretty excited about the trip.
I can't wait to see my friends again.
Time is passes by so fast. I have been quite the busy beaver lately.
COMICS: I have been drawing TONS of "Hubbel" comics. I have enough comics to keep me busy for 15 years! There is a huge stack sitting and waiting to be colored and rendered.....my obstacle? Time....How will I ever get the time I need? Ugh.
3D: I am off to GDC (Game Developer Conference) in San Francisco this week. The timing it crazy as I am too busy at my day job... But it should be fun.
DAY JOB: I am the Dept Head of Characters of a game company. I am helping to create pipelines for the character creator, the head morph system, a UV Material Shader system, naming and folder conventions, Outsource pipeline, and sooooo much more. This will be a AAA game with a 3 year dev cycle. We are going completely "Realistic". The IP is very well known and I can't wait for it to be announced.
BOOKS: My book entitled, "Six Blind Monkeys and the Majestical-Fantastical-Pink-Spotted-Elephant" (working title) is nearly complete.
I would love to make some toys of the six wise munks. They would be available with the book. I have already prototyped a munk in ZBrush.
This story will take place in Jigokudani, Japan.
"High up in the Mountains,
And miles above the sea,
live six wise munkeys of Jigokudani."
MUSIC: In the last year, since my last update, I finished a new song that I wrote titled, "I wanna Be Happy."
Philanthropy Update:
I have been working with my wife helping to transition and mentor women/ girls that are leaving a correctional facility/prison to a halfway house. We help them transition back to real life. It has been amazing so far. These women/ girls have been through so much in their lives from abuse, to drugs, to committing felonies. Some of them have literally been raised in dysfunctional homes and have had to survive. They never had a chance. It keeps us busy, but has been a great experience.
AFRICA: I am headed to Africa again this summer to help at the school. I am pretty excited about the trip.
I can't wait to see my friends again.
Update: 9/2017
DAY JOB: It's been a little crazy in my neck of the woods. My job has kept me hopping this past year. I have been working on two games, Cars 3, and a AAA game title making lots of monsters and creatures.
COMICS: I have written a couple of songs in my spare time and have been building a few models. (can't post just yet)
My comic, "Hubbel", has been on hiatus for the summer. I will start that back up in a month.
3D: I will post some of my Cars 3 work. (models by BAllen and Tsincic)
DAY JOB: It's been a little crazy in my neck of the woods. My job has kept me hopping this past year. I have been working on two games, Cars 3, and a AAA game title making lots of monsters and creatures.
COMICS: I have written a couple of songs in my spare time and have been building a few models. (can't post just yet)
My comic, "Hubbel", has been on hiatus for the summer. I will start that back up in a month.
3D: I will post some of my Cars 3 work. (models by BAllen and Tsincic)
Disney Infinity Maui:
Here is the Maui model that I created for Disney Infinity.
Too bad it was cancelled.
Too bad it was cancelled.
Chimp Z:
Chimp Face:
I just saw King Kong Skull Island. Spent my lunch hour on this quick ZBrush sculpt.
I'm a little ape crazy...
I just saw King Kong Skull Island. Spent my lunch hour on this quick ZBrush sculpt.
I'm a little ape crazy...
Howdy Do It:
Just Added:
How to Print a 3D Sculpture / Model from Zbrush.
Color and Monochrome 3d print procedure ( step by step ) by Bamzee!
Check it out on my 3d modeling page!
How to Print a 3D Sculpture / Model from Zbrush.
Color and Monochrome 3d print procedure ( step by step ) by Bamzee!
Check it out on my 3d modeling page!
Did You Know?
If you wanted to peek into the brain of BAMZEE...
Just be careful. It can get weird.
Just be careful. It can get weird.
Favorite Influences...
My influences growing up were Walt Disney, Bill Peet, The Nine Old Men, Mort Drucker, Harry North, Charles Shultz, Gary Larson, Bill Watterson, Theodor Geisel, Jim Hensen, Frank Oz, L.Frank Baum, Norman Rockwell, Richard Scarry ...to name a few.
Modern Influences...
My latest influences are Cory Loftis, Brett Bean, Danny Williams, Denis Zilber, Stephen Silver, Howard McWilliam, Dani Jones, Dennis Jones, Loopy Dave, Andrew Hickinbottom, Simon Bisley....
My influences growing up were Walt Disney, Bill Peet, The Nine Old Men, Mort Drucker, Harry North, Charles Shultz, Gary Larson, Bill Watterson, Theodor Geisel, Jim Hensen, Frank Oz, L.Frank Baum, Norman Rockwell, Richard Scarry ...to name a few.
Modern Influences...
My latest influences are Cory Loftis, Brett Bean, Danny Williams, Denis Zilber, Stephen Silver, Howard McWilliam, Dani Jones, Dennis Jones, Loopy Dave, Andrew Hickinbottom, Simon Bisley....
Did You Know?
Q - What is a BAMZEE ?
Answer: ) Almost human. 1/4 Part Chimpanzee, 1/2 Part Human, 1/4 Part Alien Zany Brain
Q - Who is BAMZEE ?
Answer: ) BA (My initials ) - Now add MZEE (My African name) - Now combine (BAMZEE)
Q - Where and When is BAMZEE ?
Answer: ) Here. All the time, when I'm not in the clouds.
Answer: ) Almost human. 1/4 Part Chimpanzee, 1/2 Part Human, 1/4 Part Alien Zany Brain
Q - Who is BAMZEE ?
Answer: ) BA (My initials ) - Now add MZEE (My African name) - Now combine (BAMZEE)
Q - Where and When is BAMZEE ?
Answer: ) Here. All the time, when I'm not in the clouds.
Update: 7/2016
Celebrate Good Times, Come'on!
DAY JOB: I have a NEW JOB!
Received and accepted a job offer today. I will announce the company in the coming weeks as soon as they hold a press conference and
unveil their new studio plans in SLC.
My role? Character Dept. Head / LEAD Character Artist
Celebrate Good Times, Come'on!
DAY JOB: I have a NEW JOB!
Received and accepted a job offer today. I will announce the company in the coming weeks as soon as they hold a press conference and
unveil their new studio plans in SLC.
My role? Character Dept. Head / LEAD Character Artist
Update: 6/2016
You'll Shoot Yer Eye Out!
VR: I am pursuing Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality as an outlet in telling wonderful stories for entertainment and interactivity.
I am now a member of UDEN. (Utah Digital Entertainment Network)
UDEN connects content developers/ tech developers/ companies who create animation/film/games etc for Virtual Reality.
This is the future!
You'll Shoot Yer Eye Out!
VR: I am pursuing Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality as an outlet in telling wonderful stories for entertainment and interactivity.
I am now a member of UDEN. (Utah Digital Entertainment Network)
UDEN connects content developers/ tech developers/ companies who create animation/film/games etc for Virtual Reality.
This is the future!
Update: 5/2016
Oh No!
DAY JOB: The Disney Interactive Studio in SLC was just shut down on May 10th, 2016.
NO more Disney Infinity.
300 super talented artists and programmers are out of work ...including me!
I am looking for a full time gig. So please email me with any job opportunities!
RESUME
Thanks!
Oh No!
DAY JOB: The Disney Interactive Studio in SLC was just shut down on May 10th, 2016.
NO more Disney Infinity.
300 super talented artists and programmers are out of work ...including me!
I am looking for a full time gig. So please email me with any job opportunities!
RESUME
Thanks!
Introduction from Bamzee:
Welcome!
Howdy!
Thanks for stopping by my Bamzee website.
2d & 3D Art/ Comics/ Music/ Screenplays/ Children's Books/ Toys
You might be here because you are a "Creative Obsessive", just like me.
Or, maybe you are bored to death and somehow found yourself here.
Regardless of the reason, I am very glad that you're here!
My mind is always churning out new ideas and stories for books, film, screenplays etc.
There is always something to do...or write...or create.
Hopefully you find something to entertain or inspire you within the pages of my website.
(always in-progress)
Please feel free to contact me if you have any comments or questions.
C R E A T E
Thanks for stopping by my Bamzee website.
2d & 3D Art/ Comics/ Music/ Screenplays/ Children's Books/ Toys
You might be here because you are a "Creative Obsessive", just like me.
Or, maybe you are bored to death and somehow found yourself here.
Regardless of the reason, I am very glad that you're here!
My mind is always churning out new ideas and stories for books, film, screenplays etc.
There is always something to do...or write...or create.
Hopefully you find something to entertain or inspire you within the pages of my website.
(always in-progress)
Please feel free to contact me if you have any comments or questions.
C R E A T E
