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Squeeeky Neck

I'm trying to leave some brush history on a few of these larger pieces. I think it makes other areas pop.  "Maybe a Little Oil" 11x14 on birch.

Chest Burdster

Pretty sure I need help. I'm on the downhill side of sanity.

Another Narwhal

I tried to do a decent process progression. Sometimes I get going and forget to scan. 9x8.5 inches on copper: "Amended: Albino Narwhal Synchronized Swimming Doping Law"

Narburst

Did this funky drawing. I have to do a painting for an upcoming show in NYC benefitting animals and their adoption. I think this would make a great start for said painting. It will be interesting to see how different the painting will be from this drawing.

sketchcteks

Haven't done a sketchbook post in awhile. So here's a sketchbook post.

Lovecraftian Hell

Save me from a Lovecraftian hell. Sometimes I just head in uncontrolled directions.
This is acrylic on copper. 2.5 x 5 inches.

Idaho Watchable Wildlife

 As I look at my recent posts there seems to be a divergence from the norm. Not that I really have a norm. But fear not, some new paintings are on the very horizon. in the meantime I have just been working on a few fun projects. This one is a poster for Idaho's watchable wildlife. They haven't decided on a final yet but here are a few of the many possibilities I sent. Actually the first one, and possibly my favorite, is new but I don't think they want a bleed. So probably it will be a version of the last one.

On another note, the reason for sporadic posting involves trying to make things like Facebook work for me. I changed over to the new page thingy and am having hellish night mares. Just when I was getting a handle on how things work I change over and have to start at less then scratch. I'm failing badly. My Facebook Page or is it Page?

Batman Has Issues Too

Doing superhero drawings is like eating pistachios. You can't eat/draw just one. I beg your forgiveness for this.

Superhero

Ever since the Batgirl painting I've wanted to do some more superhero stuff. So I give you a Hulk drawing. I'm sure the comic book bigwigs will come a callin'.

NPR Calendar

Here's an illustration I did for an upcoming NPR calendar. National Public Radio has been a part of my listening life for a long time. It's an honor to be among a list of artists and illustrators who have been a part of this project year after year. I'll let you know when they go up for sale.

Prints at Nucleus

 For those who can't buy an original painting Gallery Nucleus has these prints for sale. They are beautifully done and very reasonable at $30. I was really happy with the quality.

Bill's Prints at Gallery Nucleus

Optical Allusions at Gallery Nucleus

Optical Allusions by Bill Carman
My show at Gallery Nucleus opens this Saturday May 12. The opening runs from 7-10 pm and I will be there. I hope to meet some of you who have been so loyal to me. So if anyone can stop by the gallery in Alhambra (Southern Cal) please do and introduce yourself. On another note, it's kind of fun to do these thumb grid things with paintings. As this moves down the links will remain at the top and side of blog for the duration of my show

Revival

As I finish a couple of illustrations which I can't post yet I thought about posting older pieces which I am thinking should be completed. Sometimes it happens that I stop in the middle of a painting because of time, deadlines, or other issues. I'll return later only to think, "Hey this one isn't so bad."

That's the case with this piece. Part of a story which has yet to be completed, this painting is about a little guy who steals color. Do you think it's worth finishing?

Wrapping Up the Show

 A couple of drawings to round out my show at Gallery Nucleus in May. The opening is May 12. I'll be there and hope to meet some of you from the area. I'll post more as it gets closer.
"The Real Rocket Man"

Spectrum 19 Pieces

 These are the pieces that got into Spectrum 19. The first one is up for an award. I think this is a record for me. Just goes to show if you pay enough in the way of bribes... Seriously, It's always a incredible honor to be included in such a great publication.

Are Those Giant Zombie Pandas?

You see with a little patience something great, well at least good, OK pretty cool, adequate, well unique can happen. These guys are obviously high paid top tier assassins.
"Time to Break in the New Scope"

Keeping Madness at Bay

As I continue to do these new and strange experimental things you may think I am giving in to madness. The reality is that I'm keeping it at bay by releasing it from my head. Plus I'm doing some other cool things along the way that may not be quite as mad.

Narrative Experiment

Of all the little experimental pieces I've been doing lately this one seems to have the most promise as far as future possible narrative directions. I really like the look of this.

What Are the Odds?

Sometimes a painting has that glowing quality. This is on copper about 5x7 inches.
"Narduel: What Are the Odds?"