brand spanking new

Finally home after an over-extended vacation to the Bay, Las vegas, and LA. It's downtime for me, once again, so I picked up this nifty new sketchbook with equally nifty new markers.




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spank!

Our one week excursion home for our wedding shower is slowing turning into a two week fiesta. I've been able to knock out a few sketches between all the eating that's been going on around here. No complaints from me. So here's a selection of noodles for your viewing pleasure.


I was also able to finally watch Corpse Bride. There's just something about stop-motion animation. It gives you this unique sense and feeling of being in the scene instead of just watching. You can see and feel every "real" texture. Cool story, sweet animation, and the design of it all rocked! But if you really think about it, that would be some effed-up shit if that all happened in real life. A dead chick rising from the ground, whaling "I doooooo!" Not cool.

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woo hoo!

Finally wrapped up this fatty project of mine. It was by far the most enjoyable, yet challenging, freelance project I've had in a very long time. I was pretty much left alone to freely create whatever craziness I had in my head. It was awesome. To reward myself for a job well done, I'm back on the box with my newest addiction. Nothing like unwinding with a shotgun and/or rocket launcher.

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illustration friday: tea

A Long Island Iced Tea, that is. Weapon of choice for those of us who wish to get faded with the quickness. Though the feeling of invincibility after the third one rocks, the feeling of waking up face-down on the front lawn doesn't rock.

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behold!

My flaming sword of fire! It's 3 in the morning. Sleepy yet hungry is my new high. Must satisfy cravings before I lose consciousness.

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girl that is super

It's been awhile since I've drawn a "Super." So when Tom, over at Blueone, asked to see more super heroes, I jumped at the chance. I just needed a break away from my projects and my powerbook. I've always drawn Supergirl in her white top/blue skirt Superman Animated incarnation. So I thought I'd try out her most recent fit. And no, I don't mean I actually put on her costume and modeled it in front of a mirror. Or do I?


I've also finally gotten around to an idea for a banner and background for Jenn's blog, based off of my own. I think our blogs make a nice pair.


And in honor of Presidents Day, here's a few words of wisdom from our Commander in Chief.

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illustration friday: song

This was my Valentine's gift to Jenn this year. An illustration of me proposing to her with the lyrics to "Question," a song by Old 97's.

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shower

An illustration I did for our wedding shower invitations. It's going to be a sunday brunch hosted by Jenn's family, which I might add, is a family of awesome chef's and caterers. It's gonna be some damn good eating. Must bring stretchy pants.

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i must have this

Drool...

While you're slobbering, drool on some of this art-filled goodness:

Brain Locker
John Nevarez
Michael Cho's Sketchbook
Frank Hilzerman
Andrea Blasich
Antonio Santamaria
Jeff's Art Spot
Vignali Studio
Spacesick

cover noodles

A couple of concepts for childern's book covers I'm working on at the moment. They won't be used, but they did turn out pretty good. It gave me an excuse to mess around with layouts and compositions. And the project is also forcing me to draw animals which hasn't been one of my strong points. That and vehicles. And architecture. Who am I kidding? If it doesn't have breasts, I'm pretty much useless at times. But I sure am working on it.


It was bound to happen sooner or later. For your viewing pleasure, Brokeback to the Future. Editing at its finest.

Check out Patrick Morgan's Whaleboy vinyl-toy prototype. It's tight as hell. He'll be exhibiting at WonderCon this weekend. I'll be missing it this year on account of not living in the area anymore. So do me a favor and also check out Howard Shum, Alberto Ruiz, and Daniel Davis. All cool folks, all cool art.

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drawing jam: corinna

Finally gotten around to participating in a Drawing Jam over at DrawingBoard.org. They always seem to find some awesome photo references. It's a great way to warm-up during a creative block.


If you haven't seen this already, you're missing out on pure genius. That or pure, unabridged, ridiculous insanity. You decide. Either way it's cracked-out entertainment. And I, for one, am definitely hooked on this feeling. It's the man, the myth, the legend... The Hoff. Now I know why he's king in Germany. Ooga chakka.

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illustration friday: chair

This is a variation of an illo I did a few months back. I've changed the background numerous times but I still haven't found the right fit. Until then, these funky default orange circles will have to do.

In other more solemn news, the comic book world lost a very creative and imaginative artist.


Seth Fisher, whose work included "Vertigo Pop: Tokyo," "The Flash: Time Flies," and the mind-blowing "Green Lantern: Willworld," has passed away. Such a shocking and sudden loss of an artist whose potential had only begun. His unique style and vision will never be equalled. My sincerest condolences goes out to his family and friends. If you have a moment, visit his website, Flowering Nose.

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illustration friday: glamour

Here's this weeks illFriday illo for glamour. It took a couple of different sketches before this one hit the mark. Happy Groundhog Day.

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save the date

So we finally sent out our "Save the Date" postcards over the weekend. Above is the illustration I made of me and Jenn that was used on the postcards. The days are counting down and we are pretty close to the finish line. Or should I say starting line? We've had a little over a year to plan for our wedding, and let me tell you that it flew by just like that (Insert any sound of snapping fingers, except the triple z "oh no you didn't" snap).

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you sexy beast

Lately, I've been hard at work redesigning these children's book covers. Whoa, did I just say hard at work? That's right. This slack bastard has been burning the midnight, or should I say, 5am oil. Above are a few character design concepts I've been working on. Me likes me blue lead. I thought I'd lost my trusty mech-pencil containing said blue lead on the move to San Diego. How I've missed you so, my trusty mech-pencil containing said blue lead that I thought I had lost.


Anyhoo, I finally have something to hang my heavy bag on. Jenn got me this nifty heavy bag stand with an equally nifty speed bag for me as a happy belated birthday/Christmas present. It's been awhile since I've done anything close to exercising. I'm not really sure if walking upstairs counts. I really haven't found anyone to spar around here so my new present is a great alternative for the meantime. I even hung my trusty helmet on the heavy bag to simulate a sparring partner or diabolical evil supervillain. Though I was able to fight a few short last minute rounds at the WEKAF regionals, I won't be able to make it to the nationals on account of much more important matters (hint, hint: wedding) and the fact that I've turned into a lazy, out-of-shape eskrimador. But with this new nifty heavy bag setup, I'm on my way to returning to my former sexy beast self.

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