Sketch Challenge-Day 9: Weiner

Apologies to those who were expecting a pencil sketch. Hope you enjoy it anyway. 

Sketch Challenge-Day 8: Dino Critter (Color Sketch)

I've been attempting to load Photoshop onto my new laptop, and it's aging me faster than normal (or Customer Service is at any rate). I'm still not there, but was able to put some color on this sketch. Hope to have more in the near future. Thanks for visiting, and for your feedback.

Sketch Challenge-Day 3-7: Alien Insectoid & friends

I can't even imagine how big the flyswatter would have to be to flatten this guy... and how upset he'd be if it didn't do the job properly. Hope to have more sketches/illustrations soon.

Sketch Challenge-Day 2: Battle Cry

Not sure what he's yelling, but I think it'd either make me cringe or snicker. In my minds ear I hear an angry "GRONK!". I really shouldn't laugh at his battle cry. I'd be offended if he laughed at mine.

Sketch Challenge-Day 1: Weiner

I don't have much experience with fishing, but I think this is the general idea.

I'm doing an experiment... pushing myself really. I've been avoiding drawing lately, then I read Mel Milton's blog entry where he's challenged himself to sketch every day for a month and post the results. Inspired.

So my challenge to myself is to draw a minimum of one sketch for every 3 days. If I can fit more in, I will. Thanks for coming 'round to see my stuff.

Sketches: June-August 2009

Sorry for the long absence, and thanks for your patience.

Ain't Love Grand?

Spring has sprung, and love is in the air... for some anyway.

And here's another illustration I'm working on. Hope you enjoy!

And lastly, but not least, Happy Father's Day to all those who 

enjoy the privilege of being a Dad.

Thanks for stopping by.

URGH!

This critters been hiding under my bed, and keeping me up, so I thought I'd get even and post him on my blog.

Sorry for the long absence. I hope to start posting more frequently soon. 

Many thanks for stopping by. 

Vampire ('Pale' Topic: Illustration Friday)

I'd be Pale too if the only thing on the menu was blood.

Thanks for dropping by. Happy 2009!

Summer

Improvisation.

Scuddlebund

Not sure how he gets around, but he seems to keep his sense of humor about it.

Thanks for stopping to take a look.
Happy Thanksgiving! or whatever holiday your currently celebrating. Hope it's a good one.

Tagged

Tag rules:
- You must link to the individual who tagged you and post the rules of TAG.
- Post 7 random facts about you
- Tag 7 bloggers and link to them
- Let them know that they have been tagged by leaving a message

7 random facts about me:
• I had a bike accident doing (roughly) 37 mph. My only injuries were a rug burn on my left shoulder and a minor puncture wound where the sprocket drilled my wrist.
• I've never tasted alcohol, or done drugs, and frankly, was never tempted to try that lifestyle.
• I still play with Lego's.
• When I was a kid, I dreamed of working in the film industry, and hoped to illustrate a children's book. I've done both.
• One of my personal goals is to publish a children's book that I've both written and illustrated.
• My wife and I kick butt when we team up playing Pictionary.
• My favorite super hero, of all time, is Spider-Man.

More Sketchin'

Having fun sketching.
Thanks for dropping by.

Return of the Sketch Dump

I figured it was about time for another sketch dump. Hope you enjoy.
















































My son did this sketch of the characters from the Lord of the Rings series. He's in the middle of Return of the King, and loving it.

Jessica drew this dog and these cats. She's a fan of most animals, but she draws dogs and cats most of the time.





















Abbey threw me a curve ball with this latest entry. I think it's hilarious, just unexpected.


















Thanks for stopping by!

Toon Club: Me at 100 Years of Age

Over at Toon Club, the topic is "What would you look like when you hit 100 years old" this is to commemorate Toon Club reaching its 100th topic.

You say I look pretty good for a 100 year old guy, well it cost a pretty penny to look that young. Not to mention all the upgrades.

I didn't have room to elaborate on all the weapons I had installed too (including the shoulder-pack S.A.M.). I understand the future is a violent place; but at least I'll always have my music with me.

Sheriff

While waiting in line to see Brandon Mull, author of the New York Times best-selling book series, Fablehaven, I started doodling. I came up with this and another dozen or so sketches. I gave away the other sketches to kids who were bored, and/or who liked my drawings.

I borrowed a Bic pen from the ladies at the event; a medium I'm not accustomed to, but I liked it.

Thanks in advance to those who consistently come back in spite of my best efforts to avoid posting work on my blog. I'll try to be better.

Serpenyuo (Ser-pen-yoo)

This is a drawing my son did for a school assignment. The object was to write a description of a creature of his own design, then pass the written description on to another classmate and see if they come up with the same design based on your description. Cool idea!

The creature is called a Serpenyuo (Ser-pen-yoo). It's a snake-like creature, with wings and strong legs and claws.

When my son asked me to do the assignment, I was thrilled. He wrote down his description and based on that this is what I came up with (shy of the black scales which cover it head to tail). He was really pleased with the outcome. He even said it looked "cool". He's my best critic. He tells me honestly when I'm on the ball, and when I've fallen off of it. Thanks Drew! I love you Bud!

Sketch Dump

Sorry for the long absence. Here's some stuff I've done just for the fun of it. Thanks for stopping by.
(Note: Action Stickmen is a Registered trademark.)

Bat Gadget Blunders

The Bat Cell Phone is abandoned after the Joker plunges 81 stories to his death, laughing all the way. Less humiliating options are being pursued.

Toon Club: Tiger

Since it's Sunday I was feeling sentimental... so here you go.


Sorry for the Copyright stuff on my image. With the new Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act and The Orphan Works Act of 2008 Bill #H.R.5889 being considered for law, I figured I'd better protect myself.
Enjoy.

The Slug vs. Frankenpillow

Can our hero survive the pummeling power of the maniacal menace, Frankenpillow?



Back in April 2006, the topic over at Toon Club topic was "Unnecessary Super Heroes". I came up with The Slug. This time around, the topic is "Unnecessary Super Villains". Frankenpillow is my answer to this topic. Sure he looks scary... if the very pillow you sleep on gives you nightmares.