The Kanteratti Sphinx
I created him in May, towards the start of this strange sort of journey. The Kanteratti Sphinx’s only riddle is silence. What appears to be hair are the finger bones of his unfortunate victims, which it glares in morbid lure to eventual death. The bones ooze and boil at the…
J’s Magical Creatures That Will Probably Kill You – This One’s For The Birds
In today’s exciting episode of ‘J’s Magical Creatures That Will Probably Kill You’, we study several members of the most potentially deadly species of the avian variety to human kind, the industrious hummingbird. I've never witnessed a live one before until post traveling west. Their movements are utterly flutterly fascinating to me, and inspired…
Dragon Puppet Progress
Creating a dragon for an animated loop collaborative project with my dear, wonderfully talented friend, Branden Ward. He's composed up a musical piece that is quite awesomesplentastic. Said dragon will be fully articulated from 360 degrees. Here's the head so far. While sketching it out, They Might Be Giants kept…
An Old Story About Time – 20 Minute Freewrite
Looking over all the little pieces of my past before traveling west, I stumbled upon this from October 29th, 2012. I'd like to share it with you if that's all right. Let's see if you spot the sentence homage to J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit". Guess I've had trouble…
Some Thoughts About Snow
In this moment, the little busy town of Brighton is experiencing a blustery snow thunderstorm - that is a heavy snowstorm with both thunder and lightning. I find that most people tend to react considerably jaded and spiteful towards this weather, but I can't help but feel warm and joyous in the midst of the frigid…
You deserve flowers.
[caption id="attachment_1755" align="aligncenter" width="640"] There is this children's book I grew up with, and I know it may sound odd, but though this was from the perspective talking to a father, I feel this way to you as something a partner would say. I love you forever. I like you…
Plane Doodles and Things
[caption id="attachment_1751" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Drawn with some pens placed about. [/caption] [caption id="attachment_1749" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Digitally done through traditional means translates with space lasers and science. [/caption] Thanks for lookin'.
Deer Studies
[caption id="attachment_1742" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Just a couple quickies via Alfred, the somewhat giddy Mobile Studio Pro. Foreshadowing mayhaps.Thanks for lookin'. [/caption] [caption id="attachment_1745" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Quick light/shadow fix.Thanks for lookin'. [/caption]
Pain can often act as a fuel for inspiration.
Expressing great anguish through artistic means can embody a deeply healing form of release. Admittedly was in a state of perpetual agony while doing this one. I'm not saying the level of pain to which I felt equivalates to when Prometheous's liver was continuously devoured by eagles.. but it was…
Sketch at Dinner
Just some concept stuff mostly. [caption id="attachment_1719" align="aligncenter" width="829"] Drawn with an office pen donated by a kindly stranger.I like to draw monsters.The Northern Mulimaskin or more commonly known in its native area as the "Ram Dragon" holds a striking sheeply resemblance with a few minor alterations. Tends to get…
Freelance of the weekly bits
Well, fun story. I was hired by a woman to due the cover art and all illustrations on the interior of her upcoming novel. She said it was going to help rape victims and serve as an act of God. Well, I finally listened to the audio book. I could…
Thoughts
Sometimes I think I should probably stop openly cursing so much. Perhaps it's setting a bad example for the youths. On the other hand..
Band Flier Variations for the band
Feelin' a mighty bit grateful for all the upcoming shows my band, 'A Man Called Jack' has been having. If you wish, you can check out the upcoming tour dates here: amancalledjack.com/live One of the aspects to touring I most enjoy is making posters for the shows. Lately I've been…
New Comic Series
Starting a new comic series, nothing too grandeur. Just, kinda personal silly stuff in my life, and going through those little stupid things.. with the person that I love more than my words can express. [caption id="attachment_1689" align="aligncenter" width="640"] I drew this utilizing the Clip Paint Studio with Frenden's brushes…