Here is a sketch I did not too long ago. The character is Phoney Bone from Jeff Smith’s epic series BONE. I have currently read 3 of the 10 books in the series, including the prequel ROSE, and have become a big fan of the artwork and the storytelling. As simple as this sketch is, it was fun to enjoy the style of this character and “economy of line” that was used.
I had a little fun today in Photoshop. After watching Peter Pan with Jaiden I couldn’t help myself from drawing my own flying ship. I enjoy imagining the view from the boat and allowing myself to see the clouds come to life. I think I am remembering how much I enjoyed watching Disney movies as a kid and the importance of imagination and finding that peaceful place to rest. A Saturday well spent..with friends and family…I hope to make a habit of it.
I’m back again to Lubbock after going out of town for the second and final time over the holidays. It feels good to be back home for a while, but I definately enjoyed being with family and finding some time to rest. I decided to do a post tonight in honor of my friends at the Lubbock Sketch Club. I was able, probably over a month ago, to a meetup with the group and brought my 4 year old son Jaiden with me. I think the drawing I did in the short time I was there was a representation of how I felt on the inside being around other artists and really fealing that sense of community….yes…a total cartoon geek in the best possible way. I hope in 2010 to make it a point to go more often….my schedule and family willing. Anyways, Happy New Year’s.
These are some sketches that I did while enjoying the snow falling for the first time ever on Christmas Eve in Arlington, TX. I always loved doing these characters around the Holidays and it has been far too long. So even though this year is almost over…enjoy!
This was a drawing of Rudolph that Jaiden did on the computer with a little help from me. He tells me that when he gets older he will help me at my office and do whatever I tell him to. I am looking forward to possibly keeping cartooning in the family…possibly (crossing fingers). Oh yeah, Jaiden wanted to make sure everyone knows he is 4 yrs. old 
Well….I have good news! I am alive…despite my absence from the DAP as of late. I did decide however to make a post again. I will understand if my membership is now under review from the high council though. A few weeks prior, we were given the them of music. I thought it was interesting that the first song to draw inspiration from was Pyramid Song by Radiohead. I can vividly remember the summer when this song and related video came out. I absolutely loved the music video for this song and made a sketch that later became a painting that summer of 2001, I believe it was. So here is the sketch and I may find an image of the painting. I unfortunately sold the original painting at a yard sale awhile back….but a metal sculpture developed from this same string of inspiration and is featured in my studio work.
Character 5 - “Calling for Backup”
Artosaurs : Weekly Themes
