Fantastic

Just saw this blog from artist Chris Appelhans, who worked on Fantastic Mr. Fox artwork, reveille in its beauty. Follow the link to his blog http://criscoh.xanga.com/

Learn On...

Hi, I've been busy with school doing some illustration on the computer and traditional. Lots of pen and ink for now. Here was a sketch I did for practice. This is traditional with slight tweaking on computer to get it to match sketch.

Hello There...

Hi its been awhile. I recently saw Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs, and it is hilarious. I never gave it a chance while it was in the movie theater, but this is one movie that is going unloved by the masses. Watch it today and then thank me. This is a quick sketch from one of the scenes in the movie.

Merry Christmas!

This is not an NRA endorsement

Merry Christmas All. The top image is an AK assault rifle I made for Halloween out of cardboard. It some how got in the hands of Garfield. I think Odie may have been getting on his nerves. I , however, do not endorse violent problem solving :D Bottom image is a penguin friend I created for my wife, for Christmas. I hope everyone has a safe and relaxing holiday break. I will hopefully update the blog a little more often.

It's Alive!

Hi guys I recently found out about this street art collective known as BLU and thought I would share. The video repeats twice so its only about 5 mins. Check it out:

Below is their main site and this really cool video called "COMBO" in collaboration with David Ellis.
http://blublu.org/sito/video/video.htm

COMBO a collaborative animation by Blu and David Ellis (2 times loop) from blu on Vimeo.

Happy Halloween

Our Carved pumpkins-->(left to right) Me, Robert, Margaret

Kronos attack on Gary!

I'm Batman!

This is amazing. Watch it!

Hello Jack

closeup

I have finally managed another update. I have been busy with school, but it was nice to do a personal piece. I wanted to practice an underwater painting with some reflections. Hope you guys like it. The original was created in Corel Painter X and is much larger and higher-res, but this is the best I can get out of Blogger.

WheRe the WiLD ThinGs ARe!

Where the Wild Things Are is a touching movie based on the Maurice Sendak beloved classic. The movie is directed by Spike Jonze with great visual effects by the Jim Henson people. The movie is not for kids, but for adults who read the book when they where children and loved it. It is kind of scary and dark for kids and will be above their heads. The book was kind of dark and so the movie does well to keep this. The movie strikes a strong emotional chord and is more emotionally realistic then most movies. I cannot express how great it is too see a movie set aside CG in favor of real puppets. It lends the characters much more believability and connection. Great movie about family and growing up as a kid. Must see. Great soundtrack too! Follow the link below for a great Fan site.


Here is a Great Link: http://www.terribleyelloweyes.com/

Idee Labs

image courtesy of Topher76 from flicker

Hi Guys, sorry for the lack of updates, I have been busy with school and so here are a couple of updates. I found this cool site from another artists blog. Its Called Multicolor search lab and if you pick colors it brings back images containing the colors you choose. It also has a some other interesting searches.

http://labs.ideeinc.com/

Anatomy Sketches

Here are some sketches I have been working on. Trying to practice the more traditional fundamentals recently. I am focusing on arms and hands right now.

Movie STill Sketch

This is just a practice sketch from Gosford Park. I used Painter X.

Forest Bunny

Hi, here is a night sketch I recently finished. I have been making a lot of custom brushes and papers in Painter X recently and so this is mostly an experiment in brushes. I didn't quite know where I was going with it and it ended up completely different then I started, but I like how it turned out. C&C welcome.

America's Greatest Threat?

Hi Guys, Margaret and I just watched this movie over the weekend. If you have seen "Supersize Me" it is similar to that movie but makes some different points. It really should be watched and shared. Here is the website if you want to watch the trailer and find out some more about it.
http://www.killeratlarge.com/main.html

Intensity

Here is a new sketch. Just something that I was thinking about and wanted to get down. I was Kind of just messing around too. Have a good night everyone.