the Skeksis!

This is a longer video demo as I am still getting the hang of the process and equipment. I am going to try to keep these at 5 minutes max. Soon I will throw in a narration. Enjoy!

Doodle between projects

Some practice sketches.

New concepts are a brewing!

New concepts...and a new illustration is forming:)

Character art post..

Here is today's art post. I am doing a mural this weekend so I will post from the job site!!!

Updated post.

Here is the update from last nights sketch:)

Character art

So I had an opportunity to do some Mickey Mouse character art. I was going out for a project with not knowing all the details...we as artists sometimes do that you know. What the client was looking for was a Mickey Mouse character artist for a style guide. Needless to say i do not have the time invested to know the nuances of Mickey Mouse as I do not draw him all day long(as style guides are what the whole company uses to do a character). I am a decent artist and draftsman but what a character artist does that specializes in a specific character is very specific. Needless to say I did not get the job:( I was bummed at first but the more I think about it the more I am thankful. I give the utmost respect to the character artists that have the dedication to draw the same character for a living...or a handful of characters for that matter. It really taught me something about myself and the way I approach a new project. I think in the future I will ask more questions and know the current level of my ability on a specific project. I am all for pushing to be better...but to compete in the big leagues with those that are the masters at what they do...you too must be a master. One day...practice makes perfect! 

Busch Gardens...

Went to Busch Gardens and had to re-visit an old friend. The white tiger...

Tuesday art post...

I am currently developing my personal project as well as creating a Youtube channel. Here is today's offering.
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Personal project...

Here is toy's post. this is a story concept I have been developing. Enjoy!

Todays art post...

Still working on my cat piece. Lots coming:)))

Fun fish Friday

I thought about doing a scary piece(I still might) but figured today was a fish day.
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Todays art post...getting busy!

I am working on a personal project in my spare time and this is part of that world!

New concept...

So my buddy is doing an illustration of a dog driving a mech that hunts for cats. Now...in all fairness there needs to be a response. Here is my sketch(not quite where I want it but close...).this one is going to be epic!!!

Some wild-life elements for logo

Here are a few elements that I have developed for a logo. The company is a hunting company.

Morning warm up....

Moving forward...always drawing!

Todays art post/warm up

Todays art warm up...

Gator guard...

This was just a quick sketch before the end of the day. I am working on something big so stay tuned!

Todays art fun...

Here is todays fun. My take on Davy Crockett...but modern alien hunter:)

New art post...

Starting to put more onto the work. I am always looking to improve and find new ways of doing things. This is part of a larger project. I have here the sketch...tone...and color study. The final rendering will be much more detailed. I am also working on a new story for a kids ebook. New doors...always good.
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Almost finished...

I am almost done. Here is the process page:)))