Thursday, December 29, 2011

Illustration Friday--Messenger


For Illustration Friday 12/30/2011.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Illustration Friday--Separated


For Illustration Friday 12/16/2011. 

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Airbrush Cartoon


Playing with the airbrush and a sharpie while creating a character.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Eye Study 2


More charcoal eye studies in charcoal from figure drawing class.

Eye Study

Eye study done in charcoal for figure drawing class.

Mouth Studies

Set of mouth studies in charcoal done for a figure drawing class.

Charcoal Head Study

Charcoal study done from a photo I took. Done as an assignment for a figure drawing class a few years ago.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 30-Skate Rat

Skate Rat is out of the cage and onto the streets. This rodent just wants to ride his board and do tricks while avoiding the authority figures who would try to bring him down.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 29-No $@#! Sherlock

No $@#! Sherlock is the cousin of the famous detective we all know so well. The difference being he always points out the most obvious clues. The things anyone will notice. His deductions will impress no one, but his friends are too kind to point this out and instead act impressed with his detective skills.

Monday, November 28, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 28-Elbert the Elf That Doesn't Believe in Santa

Elbert is a toy making elf at Santa's workshop at the North Pole. But if you ask him there is no such person as Santa. As far as Elbert is concerned the elves are working in the factory of a major toy corporation and the fat guy in the red suit walking around is just some supervisor they sent. After all science would say there is no way for one guy to get around the world to every house in one night and don't get him started on flying reindeer. So if you are looking for good thoughts of a jolly old soul bringing presents this Christmas, don't hang around with Elbert, he'll tell you you're crazy.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 27-Captain Al Batross

Captain Al Batross is the greatest captain and adventurer on the seven seas. He can pilot his ship through any weather to any port and always arrives safely. Once there he will charm all the ladies and find all the best rum. If you need to transport yourself or an item anywhere on the ocean and want to guarantee it's safe arrival than Captain Al Batross is your man or bird.

Saturday, November 26, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 26-Walter the Wino Walrus

Walter was just a simple walrus living his life along the Alaskan coastline enjoying all the things a walrus does. That is until one day when a dog sled driver tossed a half full bottle of hooch from his sled. Walter being the curious type picked the bottle up and gave the contents a try. Finding them to be tasty and sweet, along with warming his large bulk against the cold, he was hooked. Now poor Walter can be found lying out on the tundra with empty bottles all around and one sweet, sweet full one in his hand. So if you have ever wanted to make friends with a walrus just bring the booze and Walter the Wino Walrus will bring the fun.

Friday, November 25, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 25-Black Friday

Black Friday is the ultimate shopper. The day after Thanksgiving no one better get in this masked heroes way. With electric prod in hand to move everyone out of his way he will be the first to all the bargains. His satchel contains all the ads and coupons for the best deals along with maps for the fastest ways to all the stores. Watch out world Black Friday is here and all the slow shoppers better beware.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Illustration Friday--Vanity

Illustration Friday 11/25/2011. Word for the week was "Vanity".

30 Characters Challenge Day 24-Rat-a-Tap Tap

Rat-a-Tap Tap is the greatest tap dancer since Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. No one can shuffle across the boards like this rodent. He dreams of someday going to Hollywood and finding his perfect partner.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 23-Dr. Steven Sturgeon M.D>

Dr. Steven Sturgeon M.D. is the best doctor and surgeon in the ocean. There's nothing fishy about this doctor, if you're feeling warm around the gills he's the one to call.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 22-Cat Astrophe

Cat Astrophe is the whirlwind dervish of destruction. Leave her home alone too long and you take fate into your own hands. Don't let her cuteness fool you, as long as this little tornado is around nothing in the house is yours, it all belongs too her.

Monday, November 21, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 21-Sal Amander

Born near the canals of Venice, Italy young Sal Amander had one dream in life, to be the greatest pizza chef in the world. Sal has traveled the world on his quest and now runs the most popular pizziera in New York's Little Italy.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 20-Boron the Barbequen

Boron is the most barbaric of bbq artists. No one conquers the grill like him. His quest is to slay all other barbeque cooks in his path and to discover the secret of the perfect sauce.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 19-Inch Worm

Inch Worm is the bug to call whenever you need any construction done. As long as if it's a large job time is not a concern, after all he is a small worm.

Friday, November 18, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 18-Mike Molar P.I.

Mike Molar P.I., the hard boiled, pulp gumshoe to hire when you need to get to the tooth.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Illustration Friday--Silent

For Illustration Friday 11/18/2011. Word of the week was "Silent"

30 Characters Challenge Day 17-Oblivious Lad

Oblivious Lad is the most distracted, absent minded superhero ever. A crime could be happening right in from of him and he will most likely be paying attention to anything else. He is so oblivious that he doesn't even realize how ridiculous it is to use the Lad as part of his name at his age.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 16-Rosa Snap

Rosa Snap is the Luchadora no one wants to meet in the ring. She has been the women's champion for as long as anyone can remember. Never defeated, never pinned. Rosa lives up to her name by snapping anyone who gets in her way in half. Don't mess with Rosa or you will submit.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 15-Captain Obvious

Captain Obvious is the one of the most annoying superheroes. His sole super power is to always point out the obvious to everyone around him. This drives other heroes crazy and leads to the Captain not being invited to many team-ups or to join hero teams.

Monday, November 14, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 14-Dr. Koala

Dr. Koala is the arch nemesis of the Aussie Avenger. His goals are the destruction of the Aussie Avenger and domination of Australia. Unlike most super villians he realizes trying to control the world would just be too much hassle. Dr. Koala's natural cuteness sometimes makes people ignore him, but don't let it fool you, he is a true evil scientist through and through.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 13-Aussie Avenger

He's the Land Down Unders greatest hero. He is the Aussie Avenger. Evildoers beware Australia has a protector.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 12-Canadian Bacon, Porcine Hero of the North

Whenever there is trouble in the provinces Canadians know who to call. No, not those guys whose books keep getting canceled. They call for Canadian Bacon, Canada’s greatest hero. He will always swoop in and save the day whenever he’s needed. As long as they have Canadian Bacon, Canadians know they have nothing to fear!

Friday, November 11, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 11-Bookworm

Bookworm is a government experiment to keep Americans dumb and complacent. He is designed to only eat good literature and important documents containing valuable information. Bookworm preserves all trashy literature and misinformation.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 10-The Shepard

The Shepard is a man trying to bring peace and understanding to his world. This does mean once in a while using his staff or sling though to prove his point.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 9-Doc Proton

Doc Proton is your classic absent minded scientist. His head is usually in the clouds thinking up some crazy new theory. But, when you a genius to help you solve a problem there is no one better to turn to. Even with his mind elsewhere Doc Proton always seems to somehow save the day when he's needed most. Even if he may not realize he's done it.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 8-Ax-Man

The Ax-Man is out to execute a crowd when he begins to shred on his guitar. If you're to close to the stage watch out!

Monday, November 7, 2011

Illustration Friday--Stripes

 
For Illustration Friday 11/11/11.

30 Characters Challenge Day 7-The Adventurer

Jack Steele is The Adventurer. He is your classic barrel chested, square jawed pulp style hero. If you need an object found or person helped The Adventurer is the man to call. He doesn't do it for profit or reward, he does it for The Adventure.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 6-Ice Scream

This cone isn't soft serve. He wants to work the crowd into a frenzy and make them melt.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 5-Bone Didley

Note even death can stop this guy from rockin' or singing the Blues.

Friday, November 4, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 4-DJ Q-Tip

The world's worst hipster DJ. His beats are so bad they'll melt the wax right out of your ears.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 3-Vita

My day three entry for the 30characters.com challenge. Below is the description I included with him.

Vita is the son of Morte, also known as the Grim Reaper. The thing is Vita has always been a strange child. Where his father harvests souls and is the embodiment of death, Vita wants nothing to do with the family business. He wants to spend his days being the embodiment of life by tending his garden and spending time with his animal friends.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 2-Egg Nod

My second post for the 30Characters.com challenge. He's just a tired egg looking for a nest to curl up and get some rest in.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

30 Characters Challenge Day 1-Cinnamon Spice


Decided to give myself a real challenge this November and attempt the 30 characters challenge at 30characters.com. The idea is to come up with thirty different characters in thirty days. This is my post for day one. Cinnamon Spice is your classic femme fatale inspired by the classic work of Eisner and Canniff.

Friday, September 2, 2011

Fezzes Are Cool

My submission for the Hive Gallery in Salt Lake City's 24 Art Hour Show. They provide a canvas and you are given 24 hours to come up with a painting which will be put on display the next day.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

In Brightest Day...

Inspired by this summers Green Lantern movie. Pastel on illustration board with watercolor background. Enjoying using pastels, still have some more practice to put in though. Thanks to Rob McKay for introducing me to them.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Pastel Portrait


Used pastels for the first time. Model in Summer class, the class is a seminar looking at the history and techniques of classic illustrators. The idea here was to emulate the wild pastel color use of Edwin Georgi. Enjoyed painting with pastels, want to try more. Think the piece turned out fun.