That feeling when years of works turns up at your door, Part 2! Hard covers and Soft Covers arrived!
The Mecha Genesis - Volume 2 /
Welcome to the Nexopylis of Queoxsotta. The second volume by Aleksander Sakowski from the sci-fi epic, The_Mecha_Genesis.
Through the union of human and machine, Earth discovered that synthetic intelligence was the intermediary life form between all other species in the Omniverse. Extended intelligence (EI) occurs in the evolutionary arc of all species. It signifies the species has surpassed its biological shortcomings and has evolved to a higher level of consciousness. It is a prerequisite for a species to evolve its own EI first for it to be acknowledged by the United Genix Intelligence council. Earth’s EI’s had no easy task coming to be. Out of the ashes of the human old world came MYND, the EI that cushioned the fall of civilization and lead humans to their intergalactic future... Or doom as some envisioned.
Join us at the physical book launch at Chromacon 2019 - New Zealand Indie Arts Festival in Auckland on June the 1st and 2nd or if you can't make it stay posted here as online orders will also be available. More information to come.
Captain Richter Redesign /
Captain Richter Redesign. With volume 2 of #the_mecha_genesis on the way I have been revamping volume 1 as well. The second edition will feature all updated drawings and in Richter’s case a total redesign. I was never happy with the original and thought I would update the image for the second edition print. I may have to tackle some of the other characters in the future as my drawing ability is significantly better since the first volume was published. Swipe for Old Richter vs new.
TMG-V2 cover dev /
The_Mecha_Genesis volume two cover first look! Developing the new covers for the next release, I’m leaning towards each book having its own color. The first 2 covers are a Juxtaposition of technology, the first volume focuses on the old world, the 2nd volume focuses on the new world and beyond.
Volume 2 progress /
Milestone! I’ve officially completed the layout for volume two of The_Mecha_Genesis, Time to edit now. This volume is far more advanced than the first one and I’ve learned so much since, that the first volume will be edited and released as a second edition.
Quimbos Quest first look /
Here is a first look at Quimbos Quest. The opening titles. Composited by Aleks Sakowski.
Adagio /
Adagio - A character from my forthcoming volume 2 of The_Mecha_Genesis. One of the first characters I drew years ago as part of this world. His story has evolved through out the years much like my drawing skill. Learn his story this June.
Quimbos Quest /
The new animation we have been working on here at Mukpuddy - Quimbos Quest. 52 episodes now airing in Australia and soon to be in NZ. My role was the Visual Post Supervisor.
Japan 2018 /
Last year in October my partner and I traveled to Japan for the first time. We had a blast and can’t wait to go back. We traveled to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. 2 weeks was just enough to get a glimpse of it all but left us wanting to see more.
Tokyo: The city is a Godzilla but beautifully organized. Amazing public transport, coming back to Auckland was like returning to a small village. Tokyo had some of the best french pastries I’ve ever had. Shibuya crossing is like a roller-coaster ride. Our best food experience was at Kaikaia by the sea, a culinary experience I will never forget. We managed to see the Ghibli museum which I highly recommend, working in animation my self, I loved it and walked away with some great books.
Kyoto: The Zen Zone. We stayed at a beautiful hotel with some of the best lighting I have ever seen; Hotel Kanra, I highly recommend it. Our legs were feeling it now from all the excessive walking, there was just to much to see and not enough hours in the day. Nishiki market, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and the beautiful Kamo river, not to mention the myriad of temples placed throughout the city, it was beautiful. We also had a kaiseki In Kyoto, a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner, absolutely incredible.
Osaka: The trendy hipster american part of Japan. the Markets are packed, and the takoyaki is endless. We went to Universal Studios JP for a whole day and had a great time; the VR Evangelion ride for me was a big highlight, but going on the Jurassic Park 5 times was the icing on the cake. Osaka Aquarium was amazing, one of the biggest in the world. I was on the look out to find a great knife shop searching for a beautiful Japanese kitchen knife to take home and stumbled across Osaka tower, I should of clicked when the shop was called, Tower Knives, great service and bought a beautiful Damascus steel knife that should last my lifetime.
Back to Tokyo: Bullet trains are the best, I wish we had them in New Zealand, super smooth and fast. On our last few days before flying out we checked out the Edward Munch exhibition which was in town, and off course in true Japanese style there were Pokemon branded Munch collectors cards on sale.
Overall I found Japan to be an ultra-mix of styles from all over the world. They some how manage to be influenced by many cultures and add their own touch of Japanese style making it their own. They have immense pride in everything they do no matter how small the job maybe, their uniforms are immaculate and their hospitality was second to none. My only regret was not having more time to explore. We will be back.
Austin Music Video Festival /
Cloak the Night has been accepted into the Austin Music Video Festival 2018.
