Monday, June 22, 2009

Cartooner Love


No matter what I do, I can never stop drawing cartoons! Back when I was in 8th grade, my teacher Mrs. Miller, gave everyone in the class awards based on their natural abilities. I was awarded the, "Cartoonist" award. I was honored, and in addition to that, I was offered the chance to attend art classes in the summer, which were coincidentally taught by my 5th grade teacher Mr. Barth. The art class taught me to expand my creative abilities by creating art with several different mediums, forcing me to go outside my comfort zone.
I will be forever grateful to Mrs. Miller for that gift!

This piece is dedicated to her, for whatever it's worth...

I was inspired by an old Simpsons episode, where Homer was leaving work in a Fred Flintstone fashion. I thought it was hilarious, so this quote came to mind, for all those who remember.
I sketched this piece out while I was at work a few years ago. The colors and inks were laid down in PS CS4.

Enjoy!

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

It's like... Battle Cat Formation! Kick it one time!!!



Here goes my latest creation! Thundercats are in full effect! It took me long enough, but I finally stopped picking at this piece.
So enjoy!!!

Monday, June 8, 2009

Retro Junkie I B

Back when I attended the University Of Manitoba, in my freshman year, I had taken a few intro to art courses. In one of the courses, I don't remember the assignment, but I felt compelled to dig into my cartoon roots and resurrect Fat Albert.
At the time, I was really into comic books and cartoons, but I had no painting skills and my perspective skills were lacking. But I managed to put together this piece.
I gave the piece to my little brother, so my niece can now enjoy it.
But lately, I have been painting over my old work, rather than painting any new and original works. At this point, I'll paint anything just to get the practice.
So her is a painted over Mush Mouth. I used Photoshop CS3 for this piece. I was using a different coloring technique using screen layers for the highlights.
Enjoy!

Beets Beats A Bear?

I have still been touching up on my skills lately. Although it hasn't been as frequently as I planned. I am working on a piece, in honor of the show,"The Office". One of my favorite characters, Dwight, seems to be the goofiest. So I figured I'd paint him. But I think I'll paint the whole cast. I've been using Painter X for the majority of this piece. Using the Round Oil brush, which gives the piece a more painterly feel.
I am including the steps for this process.
So if you have any questions, just email me.
Enjoy!