Ever since I read Google is releasing their own mapping GPS app for the new Droid phone Ive been looking for a app that does just about the same for my iPhone while I wait for Google to hopefully release it for the Iphone OS as well. Criteria: Free. Enter Waze, The Free Socially Generated Mapping System, it works and builds itself better by using info from everyone who it using it, seems like a great idea and the below video will explain it further. Check it out and if you have an iPhone, download it. After all, its free.

I had the chance to interview OutlawRave from DeviantArt.com A very intriguing graphic designer from the United States. Click on to read the interview and see more of his work.








GDPhoto: Introduce Yourself

Roberto Blake: My name is Roberto Blake, I'm a graphic designer and digital artist. I've been drawing as long as I can remember, and have been taking pictures since I was a kid, so its only natural that I found my way to Photoshop.



GDPhoto:: What would you describe your "style" as?

Roberto Blake: Honestly, I haven't fond my "style" yet. Other people have tried to put me in a box, and then I do a completely different project just to contradict them, often times I try do things that I either think that I can't do well, or that other people challenge or inspire me to do.



GDPhoto: What got you started?

Roberto Blake: I've always been a creative. I was drawing before I could walk, writing before other kids could read, and I put together a 16 page comic book by the time was 6.



GDPhoto: What inspires you?

Roberto Blake:I try to find inspiration in everything around me, but I will say that I draw inspiration from stories I've read as well as stories I've yet to write! I also draw inspiration from nature and music.



GDPhoto: Do you work as a professional graphic designer or do you pursue the art as a hobby?

Roberto Blake: Professionally, I actually worked at an IT firm for almost 3 years doing graphic and web design work, ads, GUI, and things like that. I began to miss having the time to do actual artwork and work on different types of projects. I went back to freelancing to become a better designer, a better artist, and an all around happy person. For me it was the right choice.



GDPhoto: What plans do you have for your future?

Roberto Blake: I plan to continue to work in the field. Ultimately I would love to get involved in a project that enables young people to purse digital arts and multimedia very early in life.

In terms of personal projects I plan to develop a graphic novel around m own original characters next year, as well as a fantasy project that will involve an actual novel as well as collection of supporting artwork.



GDPhoto: Where can we see more of your work?

Roberto Blake:

http://robertoblake.com/
http://outlawrave.deviantart.com/
http://www.photoshopcreative.co.uk
http://www.behance.net/robertoblake
http://community.imaginefx.com

Thanks for taking the time to interview me!

Just a quick blog post, this is floating around the web. Very interesting and a possible look at the future and what we can expect.

Went down to Evergreen Drift's last open drift of the season, had a fun, temps were in the 70's with the occasional cloud cover that I always hope for. Direct sunlight and shiny cars? No. Here's a quick slideshow, click on an image to view the entire gallery.

Perya (Town Fair) - a Canon 7D Short from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

For those who have seen it already "Dublin's People" a video made by Philip Bloom. Showcasing the amazing ability of the new Canon 7D, it leaves many impressed and some thinking their 5D MkII is lacking. The above video is yet another example of the impressiveness of this new hybrid. Some people are even comparing it to more "pro" cameras costing twice as much, or even twice that.