[youtube_sc url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bArn3o5u1lo" title="Thoughts%20On%20Making%20Gag%20Cartoons%20(Part%201)" fs="1"] Another artist wrote to ask me for some tips on writing gags. While I feel like I still have a lot of room for growth in that area, that didn’t stop me from making a video with a few thoughts. This is Part 1, where I share general thoughts about the importance of good writing. In Part 2...
I’ve taken almost 30 gag cartoons and converted them into “greeting card” memes for sending warm wishes to friends. Share the on social media or via text/email and brighten someone’s day! Includes JPEGs and PNGs organized into folders by event. Most are available both with and without captions. Some samples here. Events and Holidays include: Anniversary Birthday Christmas Congratulations! Father’s Day ...
On the left, the upper display shelves contain samples from various client projects I've worked on over the years (toys, books, cereal boxes, etc.) The bookcases are filled with art books, business books, and other inspiring info that I should pull out and look at a lot more often than I actually do. On the right is a new desk/table I just bought at IKEA. I'm trying to do more work on actual paper (instead of digital) and it's really nice to sit in the sunlight while I sketch.
Recently I was hired to help create some character art for GoNoodle, a fun company that uses videos and games to help kids get more active physically and mentally. They were developing a series of fun monster characters called Champs. Another artist had done some terrific concept work but they asked me to build on it by asking me to...
Recently I was hired by Alex Brands to illustrate the packaging of a new line of toys called Screw Ballz. Basically they are springy foam rubber creatures that can be wound up and combined together into interlocking balls. They asked me to illustrate each animal in an active "springing out" pose. The product hasn't hit stores yet so I can't...
Recently I was hired by Alex Brands to help with the launch of a new line of Big Wheels bikes. They were considering using illustrations for the packaging and asked me to whip up a couple of preliminary concepts of what that might look like (one boy, one girl). Here's what I submitted (posted with client permission): ...
