I am giving each level in Paradox Vector a little more of a distinct look and feel.

Islands of the Caliph is my new retro RPG in active development. I plan to release it this summer (2023). I have just been working on adding a scrolling quest journal #screenshotsaturday

In addition to developing games, I also paint... "Machine" - 8 x 8 inches - Acrylic on Masonite - 2021

This week, for #ScreenshotSaturday, a peaceful waterfall amidst the chaos of Paradox Vector. Play the demo to find out how the water gets all the way back up there. You may be surprised!

#gamejoltart Here is another excerpt from a painting. These were both done way back in 2005. They are based on photos I took in a German castle. https://store.steampowered.com/developer/SchmidtWorkshops http://www.schmidt-gallery.com/ https://gamejolt.com/@SchmidtWorkshops https://schmidt-workshops.weebly.com/

I have been revising the story for Paradox Vector, drawing on the work of H.P. Lovecraft to give it more depth, and to guide the next steps in terms of creature and environment design...

#gamejoltart Another painting, this one in oils. I designed this in a 3D software before printing it and hand painting all the colors and patterns by hand. https://store.steampowered.com/developer/SchmidtWorkshops http://www.schmidt-gallery.com/ https://gamejolt.com/@SchmidtWorkshops https://schmidt-workshops.weebly.com/

New #ParadoxVector environment art for #screenshotsaturday. Weclome to the Jungle and the Factory. Also, improved explosions!

For #screenshotsaturday, I wanted to share some great news about Paradox Vector. It has made it to the Top 100 on IndieDB! Please vote and share to help it win! https://www.indiedb.com/games/paradox-vector

Here you see two new features. At the beginning you see the red damage circle when the player gets hit. Then, watch the behavior of the guard as it peeks out and takes a shot at our protagonist before retreating behind the wall...