Earlier this year I was hired by Ultra Creative to do some wrap-around packaging illustrations for Gogurt. For those not familiar with Gogurt, it's yogurt "on the go" that comes in long, skinny plastic tubes, and it's a favorite in our family. On each side of the tube is a silly scenario that kids might find scary, and the packaging asks...
I'm proud to announce that Emmy-winning character designer Dan Haskett has written the Foreword to the Pose Drawing Sparkbook. Dan is an amazing character designer, animator, and all-around great guy. He's worked on everything from Sesame Street to Beauty and the Beast to Toy Story to The Simpsons, where he won an Emmy for his work converting Matt Groening's rough designs into an animation-friendly format. I consider Dan a...
This Saturday (October 5) is FallCon, one of the largest comic book conventions in Minnesota. It's a really fun party with tons of talented artists gathered under one roof along with hundreds of terrific fanboys (and girls). As usual I'll be there. This time instead of just displaying my artwork and schmoozing I'll also be taking pre-orders for the Pose Drawing...
Count Chocula, Frankenberry, and Booberry cereals will have two old friends re-joining them on store shelves this Halloween. I'm delighted to say I got be a part of it. Frute Brute was a werewolf cereal character for a few years in the 1970's-80's, and Yummy Mummy also had a run from the late 80's to early 90's. For the first time ever,...
(Click to enlarge.) I'll be officially launching the Pose Drawing Sparkbook at the CTN Animation Expo in November (although you can pre-order now). I just submitted this ad for inclusion in the conference book that will be given to all attendees. It was a lot of fun to work up these sketches. If you work in (or want to work in) the...
[youtube_sc url=JLv-QgVhh-o width=430] What's In The Bible? is the latest DVD series from VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer. Volume 12 has just been released, covering the parts of the New Testament written by the Apostle Paul. I got to design the character of Paul and it's neat to see the animators bring him to life. What's In The Bible? is a really fun,...
