Dreadful

One more.

2011-12-19T12:52:00.001-06:00

I just had to do one more! Did this last night after work.

Amber waves of grain.

2011-12-16T15:33:00.002-06:00

Did this last night while I was up at my parent's place. This only took a couple hours, but I'm REALLY happy with how it turned out! I'm gonna start another one after I'm done with this blog post!

The Wind In The Willows

2011-10-17T12:53:00.005-05:00

Wow, I can't believe how long it's been since I last posted something....

Anyways, I just did these for fun. More probably to come!

The final frontier

2011-04-26T17:41:00.002-05:00

Did this a while back, but never got around to scanning it in. This is primarily an experiment on different ideas that've been floating around in my head lately. Not sure if I'll go anywhere with them, but I definitely like what I've done here.

An Urban Fairytale

2011-03-28T15:06:00.006-05:00

Man, it's been a great month. I'm really busy, but I thought I'd take a moment to update my blog.

These are from a recent freelance job I got. I was asked to illustrate a short story for a book about kids eating healthier food. This story is about a boy who wont eat anything his mom makes. I'm really happy with how they turned out, especially since the time frame was so short.

Oh. And I was asked to do a self portrait of myself.

Happy Valentine's Day

2011-02-14T12:26:00.004-06:00

Made this card for Michelle for Valentine's day.

Happy Valentine's day everyone.

Rococo

2011-02-07T00:50:00.006-06:00

Did this instead of other things that I should be doing.

Something fun

2011-01-11T13:55:00.002-06:00

Not much to say, just did this for fun.

The Book Thief: Part 3

2010-11-19T15:48:00.004-06:00

I've been working on this last piece on and off for a little over a year. I just couldn't get the mood and look to feel right. In fact, I painted that skull at least ten different ways. But now, I think I'm finally happy with how it looks. Hope you all like it as well!

Monster Mash

2010-11-08T21:02:00.006-06:00

Say WAHHHH... A new blog post!? Yep, that's right kids, I'm back. And now, hopefully, since I only have one job, I'll be able to post more often.

Anyways... Here are some more Monster illustrations that I did for this years upcoming MCAD art sale. Really happy with how they turned out.

I feel like I should do something more with these guys. But what? If you guys have any suggestions please feel free to let to me know. I'm thinking maybe a small book/zine of some sort.

Summit Ave.

2010-06-30T18:49:00.005-05:00

I've always loved the mansions along Summit Ave. in St. Paul. And when I was a kid I used to dream about living in one. Sigh... maybe one day. Anyways, I like these and I think I might sell prints for $20 bucks a piece. Help me become a millionaire and live out my childhood dream! Or, at least, put some food on the table.

So. Hungry.

Finally... Something new.

2010-06-08T10:32:00.009-05:00

Here are some illustrations I did for a recent project. The turnover time was very quick, so I didn't get to put the amount of detail into these as i would hope. But, with that being said, I'm pretty happy with how they turned out.

Bored

2010-02-22T23:45:00.006-06:00

I had to leave work early today because I wasn't feeling good at all. But it gets so boring just lying in bed, so i did this to keep myself amused.

The drawings okay. I don't like the hair though.

Feathers

2010-01-22T19:05:00.004-06:00

Was bored the other day so I did this. Not sure how I feel about it yet. Guess I'll give it a little time and see if it grows on me.

Art Sale!

2009-11-07T20:18:00.014-06:00

Originally I did these to loosen up my style a bit, and to have a little fun (haven't had enough of it lately). But after finishing a few, I thought that they may do very well at the upcoming MCAD art sale, so I did a bunch more! If you're interested in owning any of these then you should go! I guarantee you'll have a great time, and you'll also be helping out your local starving artist (underline starving). I'll have many other things there for sale, too! So, uh... Yeah. You should totally go!!!

The Book Thief: part 2

2009-09-04T21:25:00.007-05:00

I've had this done for a while, but I haven't had a chance to get to a scanner until now. This is by far one of the most time consuming illustrations I've ever made, but with that being said, I'm pretty happy with the outcome. The third one is on its way, but in my world that could mean a month from now... or more. *cough*

The Book Thief

2009-07-07T23:44:00.013-05:00

Okay, so I recently finished reading The Book Thief, and I was totally inspired. It's a great book, albeit it can be REALLY sad. But anybody who even remotely knows me knows how much I like sad things, so this was right up my alley. That being said, you should all read this book. I doubt you'll be disappointed.

The book is full of great Imagery and I couldn't help myself but create some illustrations for it. Here's a synopsis for anyone who may be interested. This is the first image of three where Death (the narrator) sees the little girl Liesel (the protagonist). Their encounters are obviously during sad and poignant moments in Liesel's life, but boy do they make for great illustrations!

Stay tuned for the second and third renditions.

Drifting

2009-06-19T10:17:00.009-05:00

These are pretty old, but I thought they worked well for the Illustration Friday word of the week. For those of you who can't tell, these are from the book The Life of Pi. I'm really proud of them, and they've won several awards (not that that means anything). Hope you like them too.

Onomatopoeia!

2009-06-01T13:46:00.012-05:00

I've Had this idea for a while. I'm sure this has been done before (probably better), but I decided to do it anyway. Not sure what I'm going to do with them yet. Maybe I'll make them into cards or something. What do you guys think?

A Real Comic!

2009-05-16T20:40:00.018-05:00

These are the first couple pages of a comic I'm making for MoCCA. I've had this story in my head for quite a while now. Actually, come to think about it, I first had this idea when we were driving back from the last MoCCA convention.

The story started out very simply, and for the most part was just supposed to be a funny little tale. But now that it's almost finished, it's become something much more heartwarming, tragic and, although I hate to say it, about growing up (been done to death). All in all I'm really happy with it, and I can't wait for all of you to see the rest of it!

HAIR!

2009-05-12T19:17:00.008-05:00

Wow, it's been a while. Sorry.

Anyways, here's something that I've been working on. I want to do a series of drawings of peoples hair. The one above is from a photo I found on Flickr, but I would prefer to draw people I knew, and that's where all of you come in! If you don't think it too weird, I would love to get some photos of all of you. So if you have a kickin' hairdo, or a tight ass beard, please, send it my way and become immortalized!

Here is a classic by the Cowsills.

SPRING!

2009-03-27T16:12:00.011-05:00

Sometimes I worry that my work gets too tight, and I've been feeling like that especially as of lately. So I'm doing a bunch of these very fast paintings that will explore color and composition primarily. I'm hoping that this will loosen things up.

I'll be posting several of these in the next couple weeks, and all of them will be for sale. I'm thinking 40 dollars? So if you want one just let me know!

ABC

2009-03-27T15:28:00.013-05:00

Okay, so I've been trying to think of some things that I can sell at the MoCAA convention this summer. I know that there are a lot of people that would love to go, but unfortunately weren't able to get a table. So I feel that I should really make it worth my while.

I have a few ideas for comics that I will be starting very soon, and as you can see above, this is also something that I might sell.

I've always wanted to do an A to Z book, and what better excuse to do one then right now! At first I was going to do mythical creatures and such, but then I got the idea to dress cute creatures in different styles of clothes and subcultures. I'm eventually going to color all of these, but I'm not sure the final book will be in color. Too expensive.

Creepy

2009-03-05T16:59:00.005-06:00

I'm going to make a bunch of these creepy girl drawings and sell them at the MoCCA convention this summer.

If YOU want one just let me know! I think I'm going to sell them for 30 dollars. Does that seem like too much? Anyways, I like this, and it took absolutely no time to make. Which. Is. Good.

More to come.

Whatever

2009-02-27T15:01:00.005-06:00

I'm doing a series of one panel comics on ways to kill Hipsters. I have three more that I'm working on right now. Them being: PBR, fixed-gear bikes, and thrift stores. If you have any suggestions please let me know!

I know! Fun! Right? ...maybe not?

Whatever

Fleeting

2009-02-25T13:16:00.006-06:00

So I went up to my parents house yesterday, only to have the misfortune of finding their cat Lilly, Dead. She was a great cat, and I am REALLY going to miss her, but sadly, like everything in life, it could not last.

This didn't take very long to draw, and I understand that it's a little macabre, but it will help me to remember her, and also, help me to remember that dying is okay.

Sad.

Yeah I know...I SUCK!

2009-01-31T14:11:00.010-06:00

Okay, so I've come to the conclusion that I am no good at blogging. So if you expect something every week or even every MONTH, you are undoubtedly going to be disappointed. Sorry.

That being said, here is a new illustration I did! I don't know about you guys, but I absolutely love this piece! Yeah, I said it. Not all artists have to be self-deprecating reproachful nitwits. Well, at least not ALL the time.

Also, I might have some good news, but I think it's a little too early to say anything yet.

I will keep you informed... maybe.

Look! Something new!

2008-11-18T11:13:00.004-06:00

I needed to paint something. It's been WAY to long.

One word. Quaxo.

2008-09-21T20:01:00.010-05:00

I don't really know what to say about this. I think it's pretty self-evident. This never happened though, but this sort of thing happens all the time!

Hannah, I hope you like it.

WHERE have you been?!

2008-09-08T23:39:00.004-05:00

Sorry for the lack of posts guys, but I haven't been feeling particularly creative lately.

I was going through some of my old work and I ran across an illustration that I had forgotten about and I think you all will like.

A lot of my work in the early part of my education was like this. Well, what I mean is, I wanted to emulate artist that I admired, Mucha being just one of them. This turned out to be very educational, but not very fulfilling. So, I started to steer clear of this kind of work later on.

Oh, Anna.

2008-07-16T23:39:00.008-05:00

So, I went on a road trip with some friends (Hannah, David, AND Anna) to New York. It was a shitload of fun, and I have MANY good and funny memories...this being one of them.

I'll probably do more because I had SO MUCH FUN making this one.

Anna, I hope you enjoy.

LA LA LA

(Sigh) Good Times.

2008-07-13T22:34:00.005-05:00

Lately I've been feeling very nostalgic about my childhood, so I did this.

I wanted to try something a little different with this comic. I'm not sure if I like this style, or even this particular comic, but I'm definitely going to work on it more.

Enjoy!

ANOTHER! ANOTHER!!

2008-07-09T00:25:00.003-05:00

I liked the first one so much that I had to do another! Although, I think this one is better.

Which one are you?

2008-07-07T22:48:00.009-05:00

I could not sleep last night, so I did this.

More often than not, I would consider myself the grumpy pessimistic guy. The kind of person who thinks life is an unfortunate side effect before death. Well, maybe not that bad, but still really grumpy. Not really.

Oh, and I'm still working on the next installment of the Little Nemo series. It's taking me a little longer because from now on they're going to be full pages. Yeah, I know, fucking awesome!

IT BEGINS!!!

2008-07-03T11:54:00.008-05:00

As promised, here is my first comic!

I've always wanted to do a comic that involves Little Nemo. Yeah, I know, it's a little self indulgent but I don't care. I'm not quite sure how this story will end, but personally, that's half the fun!

Here I am! Do what you will.

2008-06-28T00:13:00.000-05:00

So, I have been asked to do a comic blog. I didn't think there were enough on this planet, so, starting next week I will try to have at least one comic up each week, and hopefully (God willing) more. Until, of course, I find out that this is a complete waste of time and drop this like a new born baby.