So I’ve been pretty busy here, life, work and art take up all my time. Yet I feel like I could always be doing more. So I thought I’d throw this up here. Mostly cause it’s what I have that I can show. It’s another character development piece for a project I’m working on. I’m really enjoying working in black and white. It makes things simpler for me and keeps me focused on the design of the picture. I’m also working on a project that I hope to have done for APE (Alternative Press Expo) this year. I want to keep that stuff on the wraps until I have something more to show. In addition to that I may be giving a presentation at my old college, and there’s no way I’m going to embarrass myself by not bringing new work to that. When that’s done I’ll post them here. Anyhow enjoy, and if you feel like it let me know what you think.

So, I’ve been busy lately. I did storyboards for a Nissan Commercial the other day, which was wild. Also, I’ve been batting around the idea of doing a comic with my buddy Andrew. He came up with such a silly fun idea I couldn’t say no. This is the concept piece we came up with to sell the story. The character isn’t finalized, but I think this image captures the tone we are looking for. I won’t get into the details yet but it gives me a chance to play with subjects that some of my art heroes made famous. This is actually my second take on it. The first one was a swing and a miss. The thing that makes this image for me is the guy in the cockpit. It made me laugh while I was drawing it. That doesn’t happen all that often so it’s special to me when it does. Anyhow, enjoy and if you feel like it, let me know what you think.

So I’ve still been neglecting my blog, but at least I’m trying. I’ve been getting some positive emails from folks out there in the world. So knowing now for sure that people are looking at my blog I feel like I should post more often. Of course, saying it is way easier than doing it. But I’ve been working on some cool stuff so I’m looking forward to getting those up. Anyhow, I like this sketch. I came together really well. I’ve got this brush pen that has quickly become my favorite thing to sketch with. I can get some really solid blacks and fine lines. Unlike most brush pens, the tip is made of sythetic hairs instead of felt, so it feels a lot more like a real brush. I wish I knew what it was called so I could tell you the name. But I got it in Japan Town so I have no idea what the package says. Oh well. enjoy!

So, my buddy N8 reminded me today that a Blog is like a Puppy, and that my Puppy needed attention. I’ve been meaning to post but life has been busy. Anyhow, It felt really good to just sit down and bang out some studies tonight so please enjoy. You happy now N8?

I did this for a friend who is going down to the Con this weekend. He’s trying to get a web project off the ground. All in all I like it. There are a few areas I think are fussy and if I did it again I’d handle it differently. I did enjoy doing pen and ink, it’s living dangerously you have to live with the lines you put down.