Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Got some laughs in today?

Alright, so today I had one of the greatest days ever. I was the center of attention, but in the good way like being a comedian- which I was during that time. Haha. I have no idea where these Ideas of African Jungles, Homeless people and Drive-thrus came from but my gosh, they were hilarious. I think the funniest thing I did was Identifying people wearing "Mom Jeans." You know, the vintage pair of jeans ordinarily found on moms over the age of 35. They are pulled up around 4 inches abou the navel, and an overly acessed amount of trunk room. Because these pants are so high, the legs of their jeans end an inch above the ankle. (Thank you UrbanDictionary.com!) And you know, this was at my high school so, theres like a plethora of moms 40+ that qualified for my incessant jokes about them. I had what, everyone walking beside my laughing. I had people laughing who I'd never seen before. Then with some quick wit, I made a joke about them and they hadn't realized it.

You know what's funny to me, when people who laugh last at a joke. I laugh not only because of the joke, I laught at the people laughing last. Why? Because they don't actually get the joke. You can tell that they don't get it, because after the punchline, everyone bursts in to laughter. Then 5 seconds later the last person chimes in so he or she won't feel left out. By that time, the joke had died. you can also tell by the look on their face or when they shrug then try to laugh. Sorry but, it doesn't work.

I don't know about you but, I've gotten some laughs in today. Have you?

Signing out,
Carter.

PS: Don't be shy to post comments, I won't bite, besides, you don't need an account to post them anyway! Please, I enjoy the company, the dry no comment thing is making me feel lonely. Haha.

Monday, November 30, 2009

I'm just a sucker...

Yeah that's right, I'm a sucker...for mind-blowing compostional scores produced for films like Star Trek, Star Wars, 300, and more. Even Video games have scores, one most noted for its musical prowess in Metal Gear Solid 4 which, is Amazing in itself. I mean the music just pulls you into many, many emotions and tells a story.

If I were you, I'd actually buy the soundtracks for some of your favorite movies. I challenge you to listen for the music in the background and see how it enhances the scene. I'm telling you, it's so intriguing.

Go on Youtube and search them. I guarantee you'll find them and enjoy them.

My personal favs:




Signing out,
Carter

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Today Was a Good Day..

You know, like the song by Ice Cube.

Ice Cube's Song. What you thought I wouldn't do this?

Just got a new Blu-ray player and man does it look awesome. The picture and the sound and the colors are so sharp, all you feel is you in the same place the movie is. Yup, saw Wanted on blu-ray, Amazing! All the gore and slo-mo action for everyone. The best part was watching it on a big screen tele with impeccable surround sound.

To further enhance my good day was a win from playing Scrabble, eating leftovers from Thanksgiving and having Sweet Potato Pie with Ice Cream, Whip Cream and SilkNog. FTW (For The Win)!

I almost forgot, today I was looking back, thinking about some of greatest encounters I've had with people. I kept landing at NYLc last summer in DC. That 10 day trip was like no other. I met some of the greatest people ever and we will all probably stay friends till death. Alot of people come to mind, especially my LGM (Leadership Group). We went by the name of Roosevelt. We had alot of good memories in the group; playing games to break the ice amongst us, talking about random topics and from that we chose who would be in the top leadership position for the scenario. I vividly remember the first day. I was as always being myself, talking, getting to know each and everyone there. My roommates were awesome, funny and woke you up if you kinda overslept. Haha. the first people I met were sitting at a table who would soon be a part of my leadership group and then those who I would hang out with too.

There were so many people who I could talk about, but that would take up so much time. So I will briefly talk about a few people. Jeff- My brotha till the end, so cool, and so much in common. See you soon man. Wimbo- Great breakdancer, spits so much game (you know it to be true. :) ) and is an awesome person. Can't wait to see ya! Cody- great roommate (except that one time with the pepsi bottle. Wimbo knows too...), funny and nice to be around. Ariel, Issac, Adam, Tyler, Jacky ,etc- Awesome people, we gotta hang out again. Ariel and Issac, let's not try to get lost like last time. Haha.

Brent- You are the best Faculty Advisor Ever! Keep up the good work. :D

Sammi, Tori, Alycia, Mimi- you gals are wonderful. I remember the Abercrombie thing where you wanted me to dress up. Haha. I can't wait to see yall again. It was fun when I did. :)

I don't know, but I'm beginning to feel so happy after writing this. I know that I can sleep with a smile.

Signing Out,

Carter.

P.S.: To everyone I didn't mention, I want to say that you guys are awesome too!!


Friday, November 27, 2009

November 26th 2009

Back again with a batch of new sketches. Here's one of my favorite actors, Will Smith!



I really think that the sketch looks better than the attempted color render. But oh well, what can you do.
Oh, now this one is special. I was looking at my deviantArt account and saw one of my old sketches, I decided to revamp it using a pose from a manga book. Enjoy!


Looks a lot better huh? I thought so myself.

Signing out,
Carter.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Tribute. As well as another rant. Win for Win :)

Alright so It being the night before Thanksgiving (well wee hours of the morning of Thanksgiving), the family decided to clean up the house before all the guests came over. Ugh, my exhausted self was not happy. Not. One. Bit. But, because I would get scolded (I really dislike that, especially all of the faces that go along with it. *Shudders from reminecing*), I went along with it. I'm Glad I did because I would have to do a whole lot later.

Besides that, I decided to do a little exercise but with one of my favorite lyricists, Lupe Fiasco. Enjoy, although the whole coloring process was really time consuming. My lack of a graphics tablet hindered my coloring prowess. :)


 I'm happy as far as how it all come out. I love the gradient glasses. If only I had a pair....



Signing out,

Carter.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Cool and Exciting!

Well, I might have exaggurated a bit. Today, nothing special has really happened beside the regular Thanksgiving drama. Haha.

So, I decided to work with GiMP again (I'm really getting attached to this thing) and I made two different pieces. I should really call them exercises because ther aren't really fancy, or reinventing the wheel. I can't wait to head to school so I can work on Photoshop. Sadly, that's my only way of using it so that's why I'm using GiMP alot. Don't worry though, you'll see som Photoshop work really soon. (After Thanksgiving, teehee.)

Enjoy!



Signing out once again,
Carter.

November 25, 2009??

Okay so because of my lack for a better title, I put the date. Today, a whirlwind of crappy things happened but, one must hold his/ her head high for it could be far worse.

Oh! In the midst of all the drama, I managed to exercise my typography skills by following this tutorial: http://puteraaladin.blogspot.com/2008/11/cool-typhography-design-in-gimp.html

I used GiMP for this wonderful exercise. For those who don't know, GiMP is a photoshop-like program just with out the really really cool things you get with photoshop. And it's Free. Did I say FREE?

So without further ado, here it is:



Oh, the tutorial, if you decided to read it and try it for yourself, it uses two different types of gradients. I used neither of them. Instead, I used the 'Golden' Gradient. Once you tried the original gradients, try using one of your own! And as for the paper texture, I used another one of those as well.

I hope you enjoy it and now, it is time for me to signout. Getting late. Haha.

Carter.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

One Late Night...

Hey all,

First off, I want to say to all those people who say, "forget about sleep" (yeah you know who you are), that you must be either dillusional or insane or a mixture of the two. (I've seen that mix before- not pretty. Not. At. All.) Sleep is necessary for everyone to complete their everyday tasks with ease.

Now that's off my chest, off to the main event.

3 things occured that contributed to my late night:

1) Listening to great music. Lupe Fiasco, The Clash, The Beatles (of course, the cliche'), Trapt, The Fall of Troy, etc, etc. If you haven't heard of any of these people then you must be under a rock. If you don't like them, well that's your opinion, and if you want to make a negative comment- save it, I don't bode well with negativity. Oh there will be a music list too in the near future.

2) Listening to great music while helping my mom take a test in Pathophysiology. Pathophysi-what? Is that a real subject you ask? Why yes! Yes it is. But it is a subject I dread along with any other subject involving nutrition. Remind me to hire one of those people. That alone was a two-hour scavenger hunt trying to find answers to these rediculous questions. Like trying to find a needle in the Pacific Ocean. Did I mention the Pacific Ocean?

3) Listening to music while helping my mom create a snazzy website. Do I have pictures you say? I do but the project is kinda under wraps. I will try to inform you all about it when it's done? Sorry.

4) And number four considering the fact that I lied about have 3 things that kept me awake, would be listening to music while typing up this blog. (Well hello, that's a given considering your still up anyway.) With that being said, this technically doesn't count so don't bother reading this one. I bet you read this whole thing didn't you? Too bad, your brain has turned to mush. Don't blame me, just blame your eyes.

Call me crazy, but I see a pattern. Do you? It's quite obvious. If you guess correctly you win a prize!!

...Except that prize is only that small joy of satisfaction of answering a question correctly.

Aside from all that nonsense, I can't stop pondering what I should do for my next project. Should it be a limerick, typography, illustration, a combination of the three, I just don't know.

Because I have nothing else to rant about and because I bored you to death with all of this text, I leave you with this. If you have any ideas, let me know. Not much of an ending right?

Signing off again,

Carter.

P.S.: Man am I tired. It's what 1:51 am. Great Scott! Haha.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Imagine me on one of these?

Okay so I thought about a means for transportation and I stumbled upon one of these:


One Beautiful Vespa GTS 300 series scooter. Fastest Vespa ever made at 90 mph! WOW, that's fast for a scooter. What's even more interesting is the fact that you still get 70 miles per gallon on this baby! It holds about 2.5 gallons on a gas tank but that's really good considering you can milk out 175 miles on a single fill up.

The best part is the price tag. Only $6,000 plus some tax but it costs virtually nothing once you put into account the goo-gobs (a saying my mom says; it means a 'Whole Lot.') of money one could save on gas. You pay what 4-5 bucks for 175 miles. I can't fathom why most Americans don't drive one of these.

Oh it's fully customizable, and with a nice helmet (I can customize it for a price..) and an awesome jacket, your all set for an excursion!

I don't know about you but, I am definately putting this on my wishlist.


Well, that's it for this segment tune in later for some more exciting news, poetry, artwork and upcoming projects!

Signing out,

Carter.

What I forgot to mention...

You know what, I forgot to tell a crucial piece of information.

I specialize in Sneaker Customization. As a matter of fact, I'm working on some Jordan Retro 4's. Rare sneakers, in fact they stopped production in 2004. I also do some photography, and creative writing (columns, poems, short stories etc.) I am a man of many talents, if you will. Haha. So don't be surprised to see a couple of these projects floating around too.

Uhh, questions?

(The crowd shouts)

Me: (points at a man) Yes sir?
DJ: Yes, my name is Darrell Jackson, editor of World is Yours magazine, uhh will these works be on your developing web site?
Me: Well, yes they will be.
DJ: Thank you!

Welcome to Beyond Reality!

What's up?

My name is Ameer Carter, I live in Riverview and this is my first post on this site. Okay, let's get started. I want to state a few things:

1) No, Beyond Reality is not a surreal saying druggies and hippies say while tripping on E's. (Aww, you wish it were true- sorry but you are dead wrong.) But I can tell you that it is a ideology, one that will shape the world in the near future for many, many years.

2) I am an artist who works in many mediums. I do illustrations, mixed media, video, web design, vectors, graphics, typeography, website layouts and more- but not in that particualr order either. More so, I tend to make art while wearing my famed gym shorts and a white tee. While that may be inadequate for most, I find it quite the contrary. It is very comfortable.

3) I am working on another portfolio website called some name which will include beyond reality somehow. I want to have it done by the end of this year but, with AP classes, work and a social life, well, chances are VERY Slim.

All in all, welcome and I hope you stay for some more interesting posts and dazzling art from yours truly. Rest assured, it will not be as boring as this post was.