Animated Hummingbirds

I hadn't animated anything in awhile, and I also hadn't tried to export an animated gif without getting awful colors/artifacts all over it via Flash. So I decided to try and animate one of my illustrations for a change, using a few extra steps to get a clearer animation. It was definitely worth trying out! Hope to animate a few other things in the near future.

still version

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Short Film Poster - Client: Filmbox Productions

I had the wonderful opportunity of working with Filmbox Productions, creating a poster for the debut of their short film, HTM, directed by Sachi Ediriweera. Really fun project, and a heartwarming short film to boot!

You can watch the film online here! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkYnXgwjXrA

WIP - Illustration Project

Been hard at work coloring in some secret illustration project stuffs. 

Moar secret sketchies

Potential new project I could work on - conceptin some new things.

Sketch Dailies: Je suis Charlie

Today’s Sketch Dailies.

“It’s hell of a world we live in where a man with a pencil and a paintbrush can make a coward with a gun feel intimidated.”

I honestly wish it were this simple.

Happy Holidays - 2014!

This year's annual postcard design that I mail out to friends and family :)

Happy Holidays to you all!

Insomnia

My Topical Steroid Withdrawal managed to let up a weeee bit for a few days so I could at least complete another personal illustration! Drawing’s been tough with blisters/cracks, and swelling all over my hands but dangit I’m not gonna let it completely stop me.

One of the main side effects of TSW, sadly, is horrific insomnia. Even when you’re awake in the dead of the night, the world of social media like Twitter or Facebook (and Tumblr haha) is right there with you… constantly.

Sketch Dailies: James Bond

Some older folks might argue that Sean Connery is the only James Bond. But I have SEVERELY fond memories that involve Proximity Mines while playing the N64 game of GoldenEye. Best. Game. Evarrrrr

Sketch Dailies: Crazy Horse

Sketch Dailies: Crazy Horse - Lakota Native American who fought in the Battle of Little Bighorn.



Phew. Is it Friday, yet?

Sketch Dailies: Heffalump

 (Poor Piglet!)

Anyone else get freaked out by the trippy Heffalumps and Woozles song as a kid…? Apparently they re-used the animation from Dumbo’s Pink Elephants on Parade for that sequence.

Sketch Dailies catch up day - JEM

Truly outrageous.

Sketch Dailies - Gremlins

I was *THIS* close to copping out and using my old Gremlins illustration from the 3G show a few years ago.

I DIDN’T COP OUT.

So here’s a quickie concept for today’s Sketch Dailies: Gremlins instead!

Sketch Dailies catch up - Hercules

Catch-up day for Sketch Dailies: Hercules

Layin’ the smackdown on the Nemean Lion.  Also, if you want a nice summary of Hercules and all his labors, I highly recommend reading through the Better Myths version. Hilarity all around.

Sketch Dailies catch up - Baba Yaga

Missed this on Thursday!
Russian folklore witch who was sometimes known as being creepy, eating children, or helping out the hero if he's totally worthy.

Also her house has a pair of chicken legs.
She's not as popular as other folklore figures... but...

I can't make this stuff up.

Zombies Can't Swim - PUBLISHED!

Awwww YESSSS. My 40 page comic, Zombies Can't Swim, is officially published in the UK by Borderline-Press! Available for  purchase either on their site or on Amazon here.

Sketch Dailies - Robot Monster

Combining three of my fave influences: Ashley Wood, Evangelion, and Mobile Suit Gundam.

A really long time ago, I had a really, really bad habit where if there's a robot, I pair them with a kid. Obviously this still stands true.

Sketch Dailies - Griffin

Guess what? Sketch griffin butt for today's sketch.

Sketch Dailies - Ursula

Tha sea witch!

Happy Year of the Horse!

hNGHH I FORGOT TO POST THE FINAL OF THIS. AHH.  Happy Chinese New Year, all!