New Kid's Book Project Peek!

This is a kid's picture book that I wrote and am now illustrating.
I will keep this updated as I finish the work!

A chilly reception

Man can hardly wait for school to be over!
So many things to re-design, this blog, my web site...
It's going to be a busy summer!

Happy New ( Work) Year!

Happy New Year!
Hope this will be a prosperous and exciting New Year for everyone. From time to time I am asked by a client for a lighter touch type of illustration. I did several for Ohio Health calendar and I'll post more later. These are all watercolor.

Happy Halloween!

Been forever.....but Grandpa Munster and I still hope everyone has a groovy Halloween!

Oily Start

Skoolz out finally so, before I need to dive into a couple of real projects (paying kind!) I wanted to flush out this little witch character I've been working on. I also have been going back to oils and lovin' that so, been a good summer start!

lil' Stevie

Earlier today I just happened to catch the last 30 seconds of a Springsteen video. I had forgotten what a great looking character Steve Van Zandt was!

The big red thing original sketch

ooops! I guess I didn't post the sketch -here it is.

The Big Red Thing

Dusted off the oils this past week and decided to paint my sketch of the "big red thing" I drew/posted earlier. I wish had time to do more oils- nothing better!

New Stuffz

Been crazy busy but had to post a few new things. A new sketch and a new T-Shirt I created for Scott and the boys @ Cleveland Cyclewerks. I even got to do a little type design on that one!

Damn Dirty Apes!

Love the Planet of the Apes film series and have been really anxious to sketch some of the ape dudes. I threw in Chuck Heston and the lovely Linda (Nova)Harrison for a little more substance.

The Bunny Hunter

Last sketch post of the year!
Wishing everyone a blessed and prosperous 2011!

Z E N I T H!

A while back I posted a quick shot of a painting I had just completed for the faculty show at CCAD. I recently got the painting back and while the photo isn't the best, it's a decent representation of the final until I un-frame and scan it. I like to paint me some monsters!
By the way, it's framed by a 1950 Porthole TV frame that I bought about 5 years ago.

Roy O & BB

Lately I've had this thing for drawing old skool rock and blues guys with their guitars. So, until I get it out of my system, here's Roy and BB.

Ollie Vader, Hendrix.....sketchbook mania!

I seem to have had a inkling to do some celeb sketches lately.
Steve McInturff and I have been doing a sketch idea swap and it's been great!
More to come.

Bronson!

Man if ever there was a guy with a face for radio.... I love all that Bronso-texture though! McInturff and I are starting a friendly portrait challenge (right Steve?) so here's what who we picked first . If anyone else wants to throw in feel free.
But do it now punks.

"Zenith" Fertig!

"Zenith", A new piece for the CCAD Faculty show.
Crappy photo credit: DG

The Pickers and a Dog

Had some fun drawing up the dudes from American Pickers this weekend -super hard getting decent reference on these 2 though! Somewhat satisfied with the results.... Dog was a blast. The best thing about the dog is he is the most accessorized guy on reality TV. I mean what is all that stuff he wears??? Looks like a mix of army surplus police gear and an old west Indian trading post.Few people can pull the look off- dog being one of them!

Pawn Stars Deux

Finished with my Rick and Big Hoss sketches.
Please feel free to insert your own "Mutley" laugh.

Guilty Indulgence

Well I freely admit that I am a fan of American Pickers, I have only watched Pawn Stars off and on. It's during those "on" times I began to appreciate what really great characters each of these Pawn guys are. The old man with his hound dog jowls and half closed eyes, Rick with the cynical laugh and the tat twins Corey and Chumlee. So with a little free time I had this afternoon, I busted out the sketchbook and gave 2 of them a whirl.

The Double Dip

Sup P ?

forgot to post this little doodle earlier.