Broken wings

Connected.

NOT an alien

feeling a bit overwhelmed?

then just go to this video, crank your volume, fullscreen it, and stop your worrying :)

for a bit at least.

type sketch

just some vector experimentation. I'll get the scanner warmed up in the next day or two and get some other stuff up soon.

I also have a bunch of great stuff that I really shouldn't post! (phooey)
some pieces that will be in a gallery in a month or two, as well as my submissions to Calgary's 2010 artbook... it's hard not to share work your excited about...

Sad...

a jab at the melodrama that is facebook
(or any other social networking with a status option, really)

Sketch A Day 06

Sketch A Day 05

Sketch A Day 04

Sketch A Day 03

sketch a day 02

Sketch A Day 01

The Sketchbook!!

You may notice through the sketchbook, that a certain boy magician and his bunny make several appearances. Thats because over the holidays I began development on a comic strip, something I've been wanting to do since I was a wee tot.

My character sheets are done, I've got about 40 strips scripted, and am currently putting together some poster/cover artwork,
it's been quite an exhilarating project :)

I am very close to mailing out my strips proposals to newspapers, maybe a syndicate or two, but this is much more about me telling some funny jokes with art than creating a successful strip. I will keep you in the loop with how things pan out:)

Quite an opportunity

the above link pertains to a large illustration workshop in Banff (this feb), featuring some heavy hitting artists, including some people from pixar (Que girlish scream of excitement)

however the workshop does take place in Banff, plus, I would need so much more time before I had my illustrative portfolio ready to show to someone from pixar, it's also a bit on the pricey side, plus I'm already making the trip out to calgary con soon, also, it's in banff. And it's in banff. Banff is far far away.
Next year for sure.

I've sent away a small application to attend and run a table at a craft sale in a month or so, my idea was to have small watercolours(like above) available for request. We shall see if i get a spot...

This pic reminds me of the days goosebumps novels reigned supreme on my bookshelf... that was a fun series.
(revenge of the lawn gnomes)

I recently stumbled upon this site

which is a hub for design/illustration competitions. My mind slightly blew upon my first visit. Now that I've settled down,
I plan on entering a contest here and there.

You really can't expect to get anywhere with your drawings and design work if no one ever sees them (are my thoughts)

Saw Sherlock Holmes the other night. Wowza, extremely good movie. The amount of detail spent on the sets/environments/costumes etc was especially noteworthy. Spectacular acting performances, witty dialogue and great pace, helped out as well. Well done.

The main criticism I've been hearing about this flick, is that it's not true enough to the original story and characters.

I really can't comment on that (as i've never read the original/s), but I really don't think anyone can get too upset, this movie was fantastic.

The accumulation of about a month in a sketchbook :)

Huurumph

just a speed painting I thought I would share.

today: saw avatar in 3d... and... holy crap. very good.

ps- im scanning in my notepad tomorrow, so starting soon, i will be uploading 1 spread a day!!

some greek for lunch

lunchtime sketch :) I've always been intrigued by the medusa character. seems Greek mythology in general is more interesting than most


inspired by Wander's Style

steampunk girl

yaaa for gray paper and grayscal markers

I couldn't seem to draw the other day. so i worked on something abstract.

the rest of the numerical family to follow.

Colourful thoughts?

Almost ready to submit!

this is my first entry for Winnipeg's Anime Con Mascot contest (theme: magic girl) and I was wondering if i could get a tad of feedback on my colour choices? or any other thoughts would be mucha appreciated

many thanks chaps,
cheers

Updatd Other Mother :)

I updated this pic for the comic con :)

Bits and Bites

So i have a nifty Idea for my next 30 posts or so posts: I recently picked up a small little note/sketchbook to carry around, In the next couple of days I plan on attacking it with doodles, scribbles, and the such, then upload one of the sketches EACH DAY for 30 (or something) days as well as a caption of what/where i was when the lil drawing occurred... should be fun! :)

I saw the "New Moon" twilight movie... and... not too bad. some neat werewolf/vamp fights... some humorous dialogue (not sure how laughable it was supposed to be) but all in all I had fun with it. nothing too special, but watchable for sure.

It was not even close to how horrible most people are roaring about, I think twilight is just one of those fads that's really fun to hate. some people are having a lot of fun.

H1N1... Im still a bit foggy on this illnesses deal. It can kill younger healthier individuals... but only in specific circumstances, and most times it just ends up being a wimpy version of the regular flu. seems to me I should be just as worried about crossing the street.

Kella! my werewolf hunter... just hanging out, bein coo :)

( i think the animated batman's poison Ivy character was my first crush... until Little Mermaid)
This drawing is halfway through being watercoloured, hope to upload the final soon.




Corrrraaaalllliiiine: on a very fun note, I plan on attending a traditional animation course through the Winnipeg art gallery soon! Animation is a medium that I have utmost respect and adoration for, and i think I would attempt it far more often if I was in a program of sorts :)

Mascot Concept 01 (lineart v3)

My mascot progress for the 2010 Ai-Kon challenge. I think im going to do one more swipe at her before I colour, re-design the staff a bit, add some pieces of flair (anime keychains, buttons, ect)

any crits would be much appreciated! and I plan on designing at least one more, so any ideas for the #2 girl would also be fantastic :)

stay classy gang (yes i said gang)
cheers.

More cons please...

Winnipeg's Comic con 09 was a resounding success for me in the artist alley!
I made back all my printing/supplies costs, met some great artists, traded some artwork, chatted with Adam West. It was quite a hectic week or two leading up to the event (I managed to crash office depot's system x2 with some large pdfs, lol), but very much worth it.

I want to attend more. one a year does not give me my fix.

I've already signed up for the Calgary con , am looking into a couple in Ontario, Toronto, and maybe head down to either Fargo or Minneapolis for theirs...

I also currently working on a mascot contest for Winnipeg's Anime Con
I'll upload my gal soon, and i gotta say, she's looking fairly anime-mascot-ish.

cheers,
stay classy you art wizards.

Painting Process

Im entering a downtown gallery this weekend... rushing to get this piece done.

FULL SIZE

A commission from Winnipeg's comic con 09, I did around 10-15 commissions, but this is the only one i took a picture of before it was gone (stupid me)

terrible. terrible. terrible.

I'm terrible.

Comic Con 09

Hey! Winnipeg comic con is over! and wow, what a great time, over 20,000 visitors!!
Met some great artists, saw some fantastic costumes, MET ADAM WEST!(wohoo he liked the comic i drew for him) all and all it was pretty awesome. Can't wait till next year.

hmm, things for next year would be:
• Bring a friend along to watch/help with your table (otherwise you kinda get stuck all day)
• Get your prints done early! I crashed office depots computers twice the morning of the con... it was a stressful morning...
• funny stuff sells. more humorous comics for next year...
• take more time to walk around. I hardly got a chance to scope out all there was to see!
• and trade as much art as you can with other artists! i really wish i had grabbed more artwork from other talents!

Roxas

Roxas, watercoloured, then cut out.
I'm not going to lie to you, i liked him far more than sora... although sora's still a coo cat.

Final Form Sora

The character "Sora" from the videogame Kingdom Hearts.

DEVIL shoulder angel

My costume is half done! here is the evil half of my shoulder angel :)

Flats...

got the flats in.... still working

Dj RoBot

looks like a dj robot...

my Halloween costume

So - for Halloween, i got the idea of mounting hot shoulder angles on my shirt - and going as someone making a tough decision, now to ink these chicks

My artwork on JAY LENO!?!??

Monday nights episode featured a blurp about Winnipeg's Castle Mortage group! which my firm did the branding for - and which I did the logo for!! cool beans!!

Sora (in progress)

working on a sora (Kingdom Hearts) pic- think im going to get a bit messier with it yet... and add in about 4 wicked looking keyblades.

should look killer

greyscale colour scheme too i figure...

Sci fi pin up

Kella and Landan peck

A character Collaboration!!

My character Kella, macking on Landan the werewolf! (this guys character)

The scandal!! Especially since Kella is a werewolf hunter… but meh, it was her day off. Landan is still a bit wary about the unexpected peck…

Big bot design... im thinking of adding in a girl here or something, maybe combine this bot with my previous artwork "well good luck" and make it a robot/girl standoff... we shall see :)

The Runaway

Wanted poster from Avatar :D

progress...

colouring my sci-fi girl... thought I'd go for Eureka 7 hair, and some Anubis body armour. should be cool!

Poison Ivy Lines

pin-up of poison ivy for the con! only a couple of weeks left!

vamps dont sparkle...ever

That’s right twilight ppl. Real Vampires do not sparkle. Deal with it. lol.

Kella

Kella, another werewolf hunter... her and riddle don't get along at all.

well... good luck.

lineart for a new piece im working on :) lil space buddy is here to save a pretty girl from a rather nasty robot/beastie. However the robot and girl have become friends, and big bot isn't about to loose his cute new pal

riddle

my riddle character :)

Join the darkside! woot!

Hockeyland

Movie Poster for the upcoming indie film "Hockeyland" set to show in several festivals worldwide.

produced right here, in good ol Winnipeg

jackie boy

Heavenly Sword

quick fanart - bit rough... but meh. im sleepy.

Horsie Rides!!

looks like a buttercup don't he?

Book Four

Teaser Artwork :)