I've been working on some really neat projects lately. Unfortunately because of strict client confidentiality agreements I can't give specifics abut any of them. For now all I can say is I've done some concept work for a major toy company, I've sketched up some licensed products for an upcoming animated feature film, and I've designed some costumes and props...
Recently I tried something a little different in my sketchbook. I chose a clip from a classic movie (in this case the opening sequence of Sergio Leone's Once Upon A Time In The West) and broke it down into little rough thumbnail studies. It's a terrific piece of filmmaking and I wanted to carefully analyze it shot by shot to...
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrJinOgnwU] A new promo has just been posted for volume 6 of What's In The Bible?, an ongoing project from VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer. It's a terrific series that uses a combination of puppets, live action, and animation to walk through the Bible step-by-step re-telling the stories, explaining their significance, and answering tough questions. There's a good balance of humor and...
[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9USEtUDgydw" title="Who%20really%20created%20He-Man?"] As a freelance toy designer this looks fascinating to me. It's a trailer for Toy Masters, an upcoming documentary about a long-running dispute over who should get the credit for creating He-Man and the whole Masters Of The Universe juggernaut. It's clearly a low-budget effort but judging from the trailer there will be a good mixture of conflict,...
This rough sketch actually represents two new things for me: First, I've joined Ustream and have my own channel which I'm calling "SketchyCam Live!". I started this drawing during tonight's inaugural broadcast. I'm still experimenting with Ustream so it's nothing fancy. Just me turning on the camera whenever the mood strikes, which hopefully will be at least once a week....
It's been a while since I last visited the enormous pop culture carnival known as Comic-Con. I can't wait!. But before I fly out to San Diego I'll be spending a few vacation days with my family at a cabin in northern Minnesota. I'm combining both into one long trip which means I'll be out of the studio from July...
