Goonies never say die!

I've been going back in time all weekend. And wouldn't you know it, "Goonies" was on TV. So, I couldn't help doing a quick sketch to commemorate my youth and the youth of my peers as well as honor the characters who sought a fortune to save their town.

Shifting gears

Every now and then I am called upon to create art in different styles or media. Sometimes I'll work on more graphic projects like logo designs or t-shirt designs. Other times, I'll be asked to do stage designs for elementary school. Not too long ago, I was asked if I could do caricatures. I don't come across work like that too often, but I enjoy it when I do, so I jumped at the opportunity. This particular person was fond of her coffee mug and her iPhone, hence their presence in the picture. Here is the result:

Illustration Friday: Ahead

I did this illustration as part of a series for a children's science magazine. The article posed the question: "What if we could live forever?" In this instance, we explored what it would be like if Albert Einstein lived forever and the possibilities that lay ahead for the future.

Illustration Friday: Detective

Shelley was playing detective. She roamed the edge of the forest to search for clues in the grass. Little did she know that in a few moments she was about to make an amazing discovery.

Manga

My son approached me the other day and asked, "Dad, do you know how to draw in manga style?" (referring to japanese comic books) He discovered this style of cartooning from his friends recently and is really interested in it. I told him "No, I don't think I've ever drawn that style of cartoon." Funny thing about that: As I was diggin through some of my old artwork, i found these two drawings I had done in the 8th grade. Well, imagine the amount of crow I had to eat when I told him that I lied.

Illustration Friday: Linked

Molly found the magic dinosaur bone. Could this be how her backyard is linked to the dinosaur's past? Could this be how she could visit him in his own time?

Channeling Froud When I Was A Kid

When I was younger, I knew what I liked in terms of art, but rarely did I know who produced them. When The Dark Crystal came out, I was fascinated with the character designs and production art that pervaded the film. It wasn't until I was in my thirties that I learned Brian Froud was the genius behind those designs. Here is my homage to Froud when I was eleven years old. Interesting note: I remember getting this new set of markers and was eager to produce something with them that I was proud of. So, I labored with this drawing for quite some time.