Jennifer Roland (Schricker)'s BlogSpot!

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Screen Caps

2010-09-08T06:49:00.000-07:00

With Christmas just around the bend, I figured it'd be a good time to upload some images from our latest game. Here is some artwork samples from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer for the Nintendo Ds (to be released this October). This was developed by myself and the staff at Glyphic Entertainment. Enjoy!

Getting Closer!

2010-06-27T11:13:00.000-07:00

I'm about halfway through a more detailed outline of book 1! After the detailed outline is complete, I'll review, revise and get to work writing!

Only other major work that needs done is finishing the 'epic' ending for book 3 and beginning research on finding a proper literary agent when the time comes.

Realizations and Contemplations: The meaning of my Life

2010-06-14T14:26:00.001-07:00

The more I think into it, the more I realize I'm not an artist. Sure, I can draw and things but I'll never be DaVinci. I don't mind what I am, but I do strive and crave for more. I'm restless, anxious and everyday I wait for the time when it is right to make my dreams a reality. I will never be good at one thing. I want to be good at many. I want to know what I wish to know and I strive for personal goals beyond what I could expect of myself. In this note, I am very excited- both thrilled, scared and happy that with each passing day, I am closer towards my personal goal- that of which is to take my dream story- the legend I have created from my day dreams, and present it to the world. I want to be a story teller and publish what I know. My ideas take fantasy and reality and merge them together in a what if scenario of the impossible that will make you second guess your better judgement. The story thrives around what every human known to make in searching for-

The purpose of life.

And it takes a man over 3,000 years to figure out what's really important.
Whether we have 10, 20, 50 or a million years on this earth- this book is dedicated to everyone who's every dreamed beyond the flesh and blood. It goes into the fantastic and of what we can make of this world.

Any thing is possible.

I aim to prove it.

( just at a snail's pace!)

Writing

2010-06-10T21:19:00.001-07:00

Preliminary outlines for all 3 books are just about complete! Book 3 is the only one that needs finalization. Soon, I shall be working on a more detailed outline for book 1 and then I can begin writing and my final research. Book 1 is tentatively titled 'Lord of the West' and will feature the Ancient Egyptian cowboy as featured in my demoreel from my website.

The story and characters sure have come a long way, and I hope to be able to get the books written soon. I can't wait!

House MD

2010-06-10T21:11:00.000-07:00

House MD is finally nearing release!

Check out official screen shots here:

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/housemd/images.html?sid=6256985&om_act=convert&om_clk=gsupdates&tag=updates;title;1

Thanks to the entire art crew at Glyphic for making this happen! The game looks great!

Seven Sketch!

2010-02-21T21:07:00.000-08:00

I haven't sketched in ages..
figured I'd upload something here~
This was a quick, digital sketch of my character 'Seven'.

House M.D.- the video game

2009-12-17T15:52:00.000-08:00

http://www.houseisright.com/2009/12/03/check-out-the-house-md-video-games-avatars/

So it's finally been announced and a few scraps of artwork released-
House is drawing nearer to the market.
As the art director on this project I'm very proud at how it stands art wise.
I think it looks fantastic, and special thanks to Renee Britton, Rachel Britton, Matt Cassidy, Dominic Derose and Evan Brooks for all being apart of our team in helping make this game really nice looking.
All of us at Glyphic Entertainment are getting excited as it nears the end!

So, if you have time, please check out the small snippets of artwork-
Hopefully they'll release a little bit more soon- as there's *tons* of unique artwork in the video game to give a storybook type feel to the game.

Kelly Coursey-Gray's Blog

2009-08-05T18:18:00.000-07:00

For those AIP kiddos (or just those who have a love and appreciation for photography), I am posting my teacher and wedding photographer's official blog here!
It has some fantastic and incredible photos, so you ought to check it out!

http://wildfacesandwildplaces.blogspot.com/2009/07/wild-faces-wild-places-photography.html#comment-form

The First Chapter

2009-08-02T18:21:00.000-07:00

So I've finally started writing!
Going to just make a short post to mention this!
I'm excited.
Chapter one is done and the finalization of layouts is still going on.
The trilogy series now might end up becoming a 4-5 book series- so we shall see!
But hopefully Book #1- Lord of the West ought to be out within one year!

Marker Man Release Date!

2009-07-25T05:24:00.000-07:00

The video game that started my career in the industry- one that I can boastfully and proudly declare as 'mine' (as far as all art assets are concerned) will be released next month for the Nintendo Ds!
Marker Man Adventures is slowly creeping it's way to shelves (finally).
It's my baby- so I have to promote it.
It was a lot of fun and the style is pure and silly and of course, all mine!

Interested in Marker Man?
Keep posted with it's release via our Publisher's website:
http://www.majescoentertainment.com/games/nintendo-ds/marker-man-adventures/

The Dreamer

2009-07-25T05:02:00.000-07:00

I had to make a post here about a wonderful author and artist whom I found out about online via Deviant art.
She's a great inspiration for someone such as myself, for she is someone who truly made her dreams come true and it's thanks to women like her that I am inspired.

Her name is Lora Innes and her story is about mixing two time periods- Present day with 1776 where a young teenager named Bea lives a dual reality through her present day high school dramas to her dreams about the American revolution.
The story is just delicious as is the artwork!
Please check her stuff out!

Check out the website!
http://thedreamercomic.com/

There you can find more information about the story and comic if you're interested in purchasing/reading it.

I'm a supporter, so I could not wait to get my hands on the graphic novel when it got released this month!
This goes to show, that indeed hard work and dedication can pull off- and Any Dream can come true (maybe even love for a girl in 2009 and a boy in 1776...?)
Below is her graphic novel on display! Congrats Lorra Innes!

This is truly amazing!

Publishing Update

2009-07-23T14:45:00.000-07:00

Well, I'm finally starting to do more thorough research on publishing.
Probably going to do self publishing at first, and hopefully will gain enough momentum with my book to bring it up to some of the bigger publishers in hopes of a publishing gig.
The trilogy is going smoothly!
Doing some more research to make sure my book is as historically correct as it can be, while also maintaining the obvious, fantastical liberties of this sort of genre.

So for any of you out there they may anticipate the book- give me sometime to write it- but please know I can completely assure you on your reader's satisfaction.
I love drama, adventure, mystery and the fantastic-
So you can expect it all, as well as characters you can grow to love.
I can only hope for great things as I have been so enthusiastic over the novel's primary design for over five years now.
It's exciting to think I'm growing ever closer to beginning to write-
Which only means I'm drawing closer to it's end!
Meaning it will be on the shelves sooner than I think (but not too soon!)

Thanks to all my supporters so early on- a lot of my close loved ones get to hear an earful of me as I become completely submerged into my story.

This story has haunted me from too long, and soon it will be shared with the world.

Dreamer

2009-07-22T17:34:00.001-07:00

I realize I keep my mind in the clouds more often than in the ground. I can't help it. Any second i get, my mind is wondering off to another world, creating stories, thoughts and ideas.
I can't complain too much, except for the fact this allows me to 'over-think' quite a lot, which is not entirely a good thing.
That aside, I'm excited!
I can feel myself growing nearer to a realistic starting point on my books.
I really think I have something very creative and unique and I hope that after paying careful attention to detail- I will be able to proudly boast my book on the market.
For now I'm doing this for me, it's something I've always wanted to do.
I like to keep my ambitions high - and why not?
I like a challenge and I'm very proud of my book, my ideas and where I'm at in life.
Being a dreamer might be silly to some, but oh- how it can be so magnificent to be sitting there- ut you mind will take you to whole other worlds.

Making Changes!

2009-07-12T18:36:00.000-07:00

So a lot has happened to me! Figured I'd post about the happy occasion..
I got married!
May 9, 2009!
Now Jennifer Schricker is officially 'Jennifer Roland.'

The beginnings of my Book

2009-07-12T18:29:00.001-07:00

I've posted before that I've been working off this one idea for several years into publishing it as a book. Well, just a few minutes ago I finished the first draft outline of the book- or should I say books? Yes, that's right, I aim to publish a 3 book series! It worked out perfectly into thirds, with book one almost completely refined in it's outline state, and the other two needing some minor readjustments, but the bulk of it is there with a very solid story at it's core.
Hopefully, I'll be able to post more soon about the book as I move into contacting publishers about my book. I aim to self publish, at least at first.
The tentative title of the series: Lord of the West

Marker Man Adventures- in game play screen shots

2009-02-23T12:30:00.000-08:00

Marker Man in-game-play official screen shots!

Lord of the West

2009-02-18T18:52:00.000-08:00

Move novel(s) are slow comings- but they are comings!
Hoping to figure out agent stuff after I get married (so sometime this summer).
I'm really excited, the book and story itself is rather complicated- I'm so anxiously excited to start writing!
I've done a few first drafts on some chapters (that of which have been ditched for better ideas).
I've got a great intro idea that I need to go with, and I need to finalize a primary outline so I can hop into writing.
So far it's split into two books-
might break it down into three.
I've also been working on a digital painting for the book's cover illustration (for book 1, anyways).

Now I'm wavering no ideas for author aliases-
I'll be a Mrs. by then, so I'm thinking of just using Jennifer Roland, or Jennifer L. Roland, or perhaps J.L. Roland-
Or use my maiden name as my author alias - Jennifer Schricker.

This is just me posting for some food for thought! Hopefully next time I post novel stuff I'll be well written into the first book!

Marker Man Adventures- Official Art Work Release

2009-02-13T07:51:00.000-08:00

Here's an official post of the new year! And I've been busy..

This is why:

Marker Man Adventures is nearing it's release for the Nintendo DS!

Here is some official art work from the game directly from the company, and from yours truly, the official art lead on the project.

official in game art

below is an official screen shot of the game in play (showing both top and bottom views)

Screen shots of intro animation graphics (below)

unique loading screen graphics (below)

cut scene animation layout artwork(below)

ENEMIES

More art work and screen shots to come! Keep checking back for more information on it's official release!

New job!

2008-08-05T17:37:00.000-07:00

So I'm excited! Life has been really busy for me.
I just got a job for an artist position at Gylphic Entertainment.
So hurray for my first industry job!
I'm really excited and I didn't have to move too far from home!
I currently live in Boardman, Ohio (about a five minute walk from my work!)
I just got two kittens and I'm working on plans for my wedding this May!
Life is pretty great right now and is rather busy as I finish up some much belated freelance work!

I'm currently working on a video game titled: "MarkerMan Adventures"
I really love the stuff I've been doing so far and hope I enjoy it even more in the future!
Here's to official work week#2!

Lord of the West

2008-06-28T18:22:00.001-07:00

Lord of the West is the tenative title for my current 'in the works' novel about the infamous egyptian cowboy my close friends have all known and come to love named Anubis.

The story mixes a wonderful cast of characters that blend both the old world mysteries and legendsof Egypt, and joined it's flavor into a rich tale that takes place into the gun blazing American Wild West. (The year is late 1800s/early 1900s)

This is where a cursed Ancient Egyptian takes up saddle and spurs, dawns a cowboy hat and reigns in all sorts of fun adventures! The key to the story is discovering the story of Anubis, his curse and history- and finding a little love, adventure, and the cure to his immortality,( that of which can be sought within the ancient writings found only in the American Wild West!)

Female lead, Prudence Baggerfield, was shocked after reading a newspaper article about the find of ancient Heirogylphics exsisting in the American West. Her fiance believes it's a haux, and she agrees it could be, but takes her chances to journey there anyways- hoping to find the answers. If the find IS true, she could find herself being apart of one of the greatest discoveries of man kind.

Prue, an Egyptologist (and a dreamer of adventure, a book worm extroidinaire!), soon finds herself a gun-slinging cowboy as her sidekick and partner in crime.....
She's apalled this rugged American is the one responsible for the find.....
but bares with his personality quirks in hopes that she'll find what she seeks.

And there's more to learn once the novel is ready and published!
I've already begun digging and writing up the perfect first chapter for this very original piece of fiction.
You have adventure.
You have romance.
And you have a gun slinging, ancient Egyptian cowboy- who has more secrets than the mind can concieve!

(Did I mention he's been cursed atleast two times in his life?)

That's right kiddos, Anubis has the curse of the Soul of a Train...
and he can only thank his trespasses agaisnt the natives of America for that!
(The curse of the train is what my demoreel is! So I hope this explains a little into the story of what concieved that!)

It's a book that's all sorts of fun, directing a general audience to most members of the family.
It will be a good, delicious read and I'll make it worth your time.
The world needs to read this.
And I aim to share it.
Because it would take to long to draw out such an illustrious and most epic of tales, I'm sticking to another love of mine and actually sticking my guns to writing up a novel- atleast one to be worth publishing within my life time.

So here world, this one's for you.

Once I have the time, the website will be located here: http://www.lordofthewest.com

-Jen

It's me as a Cartoon!

2008-05-21T00:20:00.001-07:00

I haven't drawn myself in a while.
I did this at 3:15 in the morning because I wanted to.
I have to get up in 4 hours, oh well!
Enjoy everybody!
And let's all do the Jen jig!

Fun, updated current sketches!

2008-05-20T22:26:00.000-07:00

I've been doing a lot of digital sketches lately.
I figured it's about time to upload something to my blog.
As far as the career search goes, I'm still looking! I know the industry is hard to get into, but I'll perserve! I'm currently beginning some part time (hopefully eventually full-time) freelance worK! It's exciting.
I've got one illustration wrapping up this week and am hoping to get another one started!

Here are some sample sketches for what I've been doing!
The Animal sketches are for 'selling' myself to a possible freelance client for a children's book.
The others are character sketches that I did for fun as a series for my online- rpg I run.
There's about 500 members in that writing forum I run, with about that many characters in the database to draw! I've only done maybe 8?
Lol, but I only post a few here!

Hope you all enjoy!
And feel free to make comments!

Portfolio Review

2008-03-21T11:50:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I graduated and created a dispaly for my Portfolio Review. My display won 'Best In Show' for my department! I was so excited so I'm sharing some of the photos of the event to you!

Demo Reel Now Online!

2008-03-21T10:46:00.000-07:00

It's finally online!

Google Video:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2459144947526232683&hl=en

Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTQPBjAl9bs

Thanks for watching and please comment and critique!

Coming down to the End

2008-03-12T13:19:00.000-07:00

Well, my demo reel got approved today! Hurray for that! It's only about a minute and a half, and it's a pure development and conceptual reel. I'm excited because I haven't seen anyone else graduate with just a reel focused on such a project. The jobs I can apply for with a reel like mine should also offer me some creative jobs for in the future and I'm so excited! It's a dream to think I could one day work for a company and get to use this skill.

The reel will be available online in just a few days! (hopefully!)
Will post it when it's available!

Also my flatwork art is available in a full color, 9x7 book!
It's not for sale, but for my own efforts in sending out my work to have it appear more professional. I want everything to go perfectly, because the type of job my reel focuses on is complex to label.

On another note, life is grand!

And also a note to all.....

If you're gonna dream, you might as well ask for the moon. Dream big and go all the way. Nothing can get in your way!

Dream Big.
Get going.
Get living.

Life's too small to waste on not doing what you wanna do with it.

And right now, life's pretty grand.

Demo Reel Progress

2008-03-06T14:42:00.001-08:00

So I'm finally heading into the last week of portfolio. Wish me luck everyone! And if there's one thing I've learned from this project it's how to stay on track, diligence and to appreciate a valuable skill I've learned from my days as working as a cook...
Organization! It saves you a lot of time when you stay organized, even if you have to take some time out to do it, keep yourself updated and to move ahead.
So things are going ok, I don't have much left to tweak on the animations. I'm down to three shots and only one needs any actually tweaking on the animation so that should all be done on monday.

Last week I was worried because I was behind the class schedule (though still right on track on my own), however, this week my teacher was happy with my progress and gave me some good pointers (even if there wasn't much to fix- which is good on my part).

I can't wait to graduate!

I'll be updating as things progress. I'm excited to make my presentation, I have only one more thing left to send to a printshop online and that's my movie poster.
Yep! I'm doing a larger cut out featuring Anubis for my display- should be fun!
I can't wait to finalize the design for the rest....

But for now, it's dinner time.

Freelance completed!

2008-02-22T19:35:00.003-08:00

Freelance work has been completed!

View it here!
http://katoma.deviantart.com/art/Novel-Cover-Illustration-02-78149793

More information coming soon!

Website Semi-updated

2008-02-20T19:02:00.001-08:00

My website is finally updated. I saw a job opening and decided it was a good idea to get this thing updated before graduation.

So here is what I have so far- check it out and expect more elaborations after my graduation in March.

Expected graduation:
March 20, 2008

Status report on demoreel:
It's going amazingly well! I can't wait to see how it all looks in the end! And I can't wait for portfolio review!

Status report on novel:
I'm actually going to rewrite it, starting right after graduation! So expect to read more about that soon!

Novel's anticipated title:
Lord of the West
and possibly the subtitle: And the Hour Glass of Blood

Soon the world will be enlightened by the magnificent ancient Egyptian cowboy.

Hope all is well with the world, things are great for me.

-Jen

So I decided to create a blog....

2007-11-08T19:15:00.000-08:00

Well, it seems all the hype in the Media Industry to create a blog.
I've had an ongoing project on a particular story for well over 3 years now, so I'll be updating most of that, my graduation (the recent 'big thing') and the QUEST FOR JOB.

Yes, eventually when I graduate, I'll have to look for jobs. I've found a lot of good leads- but they do me no good until I get my reel finished. Gotta do more animating and gotta animate REAL fast (and still have it look amazing!)

Updates on my portfolio coming soon.

-Jen