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Sketch o’the Week

April 27th, 2011 | Posted in Sketch O'The Week

This week’s subject: Clint Eastwood circa the “spaghetti western” era. This was a small study for a digital painting. READ MORE

Inkin’ with Anton

April 26th, 2011 | Posted in Freelancing

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlrGDEIDSdw&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] I’ve been meaning to post this link for a few days but it’s been crazy around here. In 2009 I was a guest speaker at the Australian Cartoonists Association’s Stanley Awards in Syndey. When there I met a young illustrator by the name of Anton Emdin. Anton was nominated for a “Stanley” for illustration, which he quire deservedly won. Anton did work for the Aussie MAD Magazine, so we were kindred spirits. Since then Anton has won a few other Stanley awards, and he’s been nominated for several divisional awards by the National Cartoonists Society, including two this year. He’s also had several pieces… READ MORE

UTNE Reader Cover

April 25th, 2011 | Posted in Freelancing

The artwork for the cover of the new issue of UTNE Reader: Click for a closer look… The job was a caricature of Kim Kardashian representing our 24/7 narcissistic society. The art director wanted me to convey how even a casual stroll shopping for someone like her becomes a staged event, and how the public seem to be willing sheep in the process. Here is the final pencil sketch (done on a mock layout with dummy text) and final color art: Click for a closer look… Click for a closer look… I was the folks at UTNE’s choice to leave out any shadows on the… READ MORE

Sunday Mailbag

April 24th, 2011 | Posted in Mailbag

I’m taking this Sunday off from the usual mailbag question and answer silliness. Happy Easter! READ MORE

Book Update

April 22nd, 2011 | Posted in News

Things are progressing. The book is currently in the final stages of copy editing, I have an official ISBN number and have established a publishing company called Deadline Demon Publishing. It even has a website. The book officially goes on sale Wednesday, July 20th at the San Diego Comic Con. Orders via the website will begin after I return home on July 26th. READ MORE

Obama vs. Reagan Boxing Maquette

April 21st, 2011 | Posted in Freelancing

RG Entertainment and director Ray Griggs, who produced the film “I Want Your Money” (which I did some animation design work for) want your money. More accurately, they want your money in exchange for one of these limited edition maquettes made based on my design: I haven’t seen the actual statue yet, but the pictures look pretty good, I can definitely see my artwork in there. Here’s another angle: The maquette is hand painted and mounted on an actual 35MM film reel of the movie. Limited to only 250 pieces at $149.99. READ MORE

Sketch o’the Week

April 20th, 2011 | Posted in Sketch O'The Week

This week’s subject is actress Sarah Jessica Parker. She is not the classic beauty, having a very long, angular, and “horsey” sort of face. Her nose is an obvious feature to exaggerate, but I’ve always been struck by how big and square her jaw is much more than her nose. READ MORE

“Muddled Family” Sneak Peek

April 19th, 2011 | Posted in MAD Magazine

As promised, here’s the splash and some of the art from the parody of “Modern Family” in the latest issue of MAD: Click for a closer look… So, like my flashback with Christina Applegate and the parody of “Samantha Who?” a few years ago, I once again am revisiting my “Bundys” roots and drawing another “Married… with Children” alumni. This time it’s Ed O’Neill: Can Katey Sagal (currently in “Sons of Anarchy”) or David Faustino (currently in… uh….) be far behind? READ MORE