Allow me to reintroduce myself

I've finally created a website to showcase my work. jaredfiorino.com. This should have been done long ago but now it's here and I couldn't have done it without the help of my spectacular girlfriend, Laura Temple and the master of html code, Alan Martinez. Updates to the site will be coming soon.
As of now I am working on a few illustrations and will be posting the process here on the blog. Infact, this blog will become more about process (sketches, studies, etc.) and less about finished pieces.

Now, time to put on some hip hop, drink my coffee, and make pictures.

Stuff yet to be shared

Just thought I'd post some things I've worked on through the past several months. The Ecko stuff was for fun and to get input from the senior art director of Ecko Unltd. It isn't going to appear on any clothing which is why I am able to share it. The top piece was more of an experiment with ink and watercolor and how it could be applied to a piece of clothing. In the second oone we had decided the figure in the grafitti was a little childish over all and he thought it would be cool to draw the rhino in the form of a loose tag with Krink drips. After that I decided it didn't need the figure because it would only compete with the rhino. We both liked the result a lot more. The Cool Kids piece was for the Karmaloop competition that I was late for due to some extensive hours at Universal Creative and my trip to NY for James Jean's Kindling show, which was nuts by the way! This stuff is less about composition and serves more like assets for apparel. I am working on some new illustrations I'll share soon.
peace

Orlando to Brooklyn

A lot has been going on lately. I have finished my time with Universal Creative developing the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. I worked with an amazing team of artists, architects and engineers whom I've learned alot from. Online it may seem like I've been slacking with the lack of posting new work, but for the past year I've been working hard to help develop the most advanced roller coaster to date. Overall it was a great experience and I'm pretty excited to see my illustrations plastered across and animated through out the attraction when it opens this summer. As of now the work I produced is confidential, but I will post the photos when it opens.

I have also relocated to Brooklyn, NY. I'm working on some projects for other companies and I'll post those apon completion. More stuff coming soon, until then here are some illos to chew on.
enjoy.

Street Fighter Published

Almost forgot! The Street Fighter Tribute book hit the shelves a while back and I was privileged to share some pages with Sean "Cheeks" Galloway, Adam Hughes, and many more. There's a lot of nice work in there so if you've got some extra coin pick it up!

Long Awaited

Well it's been a long time! I've been so incredibly busy illustrating for Universal Creative it's tough to get some personal time. I can't show and tell yet but I can tell you that my work is going to be 45 and 130ft tall and over 57 ft long and some of it is animated. Also keep an eye out at Burger King this spring, they're just one of the many companies promoting the new coaster, so you can catch a sneak peek at some of the illos I've produced.

Anyway, here are some sketches I did on some spare time. The burrito piece was done on a paper bag from Chipotle, sketchbook pages contain pencil and gouache, and the floting heads were done in ink and digital. I'll try to update more... like I haven't said that before. Time to give the whole thing an overall face lift. I'm also working on a legit website so I'll let you know of that when it is done.

Moloko+

What's good everyone. My apologies for the lack of consistent posting. I've been really busy with work at Universal Creative. I've created 5 characters in the form of a music video film crew for the new coaster, not to mention I've also been storyboarding for the animation of these characters as well as designing graphics for the attraction's queue. Anayway, enough rambling, this is the cover i created for the sixth issue of MOLOKO+ Magazine. I must apologize to some of my friends for one of the images selected in this issuse. I gave Moloko+ specific images to use for the short bio on myself but they decided to take several images from my blog without my consent one of which is the Megacon poster Dustin D'Arnault and I designed with the artwork of many friends from Ringling College of Art and Design. Again my appologies. New posts to come soon!

Hell Boy

My Hell Boy piece for the "Let Them Eat Pancakes" Show. I did this last night in short notice of the show date. I really wanted to make this a painting but I'm pretty happy with the turn out. Time to get to work on the Store 101 piece.

Ink & Digital

Let Them Eat Pancakes!

If your'e in Orlando this weekend be sure to check out the Hellboy Show Saturday July 12th @ Uberbot! The show will be featuring artwork by many artists as well as my self and you can shop for some sweet designer toys while your'e at it!

The Update I Promised

These are some pieces from my senior thesis show. I illustrated articles for magazines I want to eventually freelance for. The original illustrations were hidden so I had no preconception of what I think it "should" be. It was also a chance to be experimental with different mixed medias which in the end helped me out quite a bit.

Soul Chameleon ink, Acrylic, & digital on board


The Fear Factory Ink & Acrylic on board


Prodigal Sons ink, graphite, watercolor, & gouache on paper


And some sketchbook pages, old and new.

Update!

Hey everyone, sorry for the amount of time in between posts. Life's been crazy since graduation. I'm moving to Orlando on Friday and beginning my employment with Universal Creative. I'll be working on the design and style of the new roller coaster opening in March '09. It's really cool, there is a lot of illustration (graphic/ sketchbook style)that is going to be the atmosphere of this new ride. I don't think I'm allowed to talk about it too much yet. All I can tell you is that it is the most revolutionary coaster to date.

I've been doing some work here and there and as soon as I have everything unpacked and set up I'll post some work ASAP. Once again, sorry for the delay.