Bidding Live

The bidding is live for the Art Blocks for Ghana fundraiser. Go and buy some great artwork and support an even greater cause.

ebay auction

Society of Illustrators 53 Invitation

I guess this is cool enough to post. One of my pieces was chosen for the Advertising/Institutional invitation of Society of Illustrators annual exhibition. It's always an honor to be noticed by them.

Color?

I've been trying some new color treatments of previous drawings. What do you think, original or new treatment?

It's Almost Here

I know, you just can't stand it.

"Nother Painting Coming

Just another major masterpiece in the works. A little bigger so will take a few more days.

Cautionary Tale

Just something I've learned lately. This is what happens when you leave drawings out with an oil palette nearby - oh and a roaming ball python that drags his fat ass, well maybe not ass, through the paint and then all over my table and work. Maybe the drawing is worth more now.

Getting Close

Closer.

Something Wacky This Way Comes

Just another little teaser. Paint, paint, paint.

I Tease Again

I should finish by tomorrow or the next day. Call the press, send out the news. Or just go on about your business as if none of this is happening.

In the meantime, don't forget that the deadline to enter Spectrum 18 is January 28th. It is a great book full of great work. I'll post one more reminder to remind you when reminding is imminent.

OK, Sneak Peeks Again

I'm almost finished with a new painting and thought I'd give little visual hints again. If you don't like me doing this then ignore it and just wait 'til the painting is finished. But make sure you come back when it is finished because it's really cool.

Cover - Jim and the Flims (prep)

Muddy Colors Guest Post

Hey check out my guest post on Muddy Colors. It's a great blog started by some great illustrators and artists. A blog not only showing really cool work but teaching some invaluable things. And if you know what's good for you, you'll go and comment there, especially my students. I haven't finished grading yet.

Super Turkey 2010 and SketchBookery

I can't believe I let a whole week get away without posting. Shame. To sort of make up for it I'm doing two posts. I forgot to post the latest Super Turkey, for our local weekly paper, so I'm showing the drawing and the colored finish. Yeah I like the line drawing better too. Haven't done a sketchbook post in awhile so I've included that too. Man, my sketchbooks sure do jump all over. Keep sketching guys.

Society of Illustrators 53

Always great to get the nod from the Society of Illustrators NY. These three pieces will be in their Illustrators 53 annual. Even more exciting is when a former student gets in. Check out Tony Montano's "Cheryl". Congrats Tony.

Final Tease

Final teaser. I need to finish this and move on. Sure am happy with how it's turning out.

Gonna Run Out

I'm going to run out of teaser material before I finish. Guess I'll try to hurry but I also have a Super Turkey cover to do.

Peek a Boo

A little more.

A Little Tease

The fact that anyone responded thrills me so here is the first teaser for my next painting.

Spectrum 18 Poster

OK, here it is. Maybe a little underwhelming after all that build up but hey someone will like it. I've also included a few process shots for the really curious. If you really want to be blown away check out the list of jurors for Spectrum 18. It's going to be a barnburner of a time. Wish I were going to be there. Arnie and Cathy Fenner just keep upping the bar. And thanks for continuing to visit me here at my blog.



Closer look

Art Blocks for Ghana

I was invited to participate in a great cause, "Art Blocks for Ghana." It's an honor to be a part of this with so many great artists and humanitarians. This is my humble entry. The super secret painting will be revealed next week at Spectrum.