Ram-man

Ram-man is a character from He-man and the Masters of the Universe. My son got this character for his birthday. The new set of He-man figures are detailed. Since I don't have 3-d figures available for me to practice with, I decided to use this action-figure as my model.

Troy Mascot

Since being employed at the Troy Area School District, I've had the privilege to get involve with a variety of endeavors. One such endeavor is the creation of the school's mascot. This is currently used on middle school t-shirts, school store sign, and the new updated site.

Computer Graphics

Below are graphics that I've been working on for the Troy Area School District. They've recently updated their website. I must say that the update is very accommodating to users.

 

  

  

 

Battle Cat

I grew up with He-man and the Masters of the Universe. That was in the 80's. Then in 2002 I saw a new adaptation of He-man. The characters were much the same, but there were still some differences. Recently, I purchased all four seasons of the 2002-2004 adaption. The animation, sound effects, and story line are better, in my opinion. My son, like his father, loves He-man. He wanted me to draw battle cat for him. I did. Then, I thought of painting one of him sitting atop of battlecat. Below is a concept sketch of the idea.

Haiti

With the devastation in Haiti I thought this concept provides a light in a time of darkness. This cartoon appeared in the Morning Times Newspaper today (January 23, 2010). I do hope this cartoon provides encouragement to many who are hurting and are looking forward to the day when there will be no more death, mourning, crying, or pain.

Spiderboy

I've been motivated to try my hand at realism with oil paints so I thought why not try it with my very own son. I have to say that painting realism with oils is a bit challenging especially when it comes to faces. Creating flesh tones isn't my toughest challenge, it's seeing the implied lines created by lights and shadow. Also, when looking at flesh, it isn't just one color, but made of multiple hues of reds, browns, yellow etc. I'm fairly pleased with this painting, but I would like to improve on my technique. Creating this painting has caused me to be more observant with faces. So if you catch me staring, it's because I'm trying to be a better painter of portraits.

Kiss

I started this painting about a year ago. Within a few days I stopped working on it. Now I've finally had time to finish it and I'm fairly pleased with it. I notice areas that I need to work on and hope to perfect with the next painting.

Digital Coloring

Here's the digital colored version with title for the book cover I've been working on. I've also included just the title image.

Children's Book Concept Pages

Here are a few concept pages I created for an author.

 

 

Character Concept

Here's the inked version of the cover. Currently, I'm working on the digital process for the cover.

Here's a character concept idea I'm working on. A friend of mine wrote a story. She wanted a cover that would portray the characters. It's wonderful to work with someone that allows for artistic freedom. Next I'll begin the inking process.

Walton's Mountain

Here's a painting I did for a friend of mine. I've always had a hard time painting. Usually my paintings come out fairly good. I think what I have the most difficult time is the time and patience. I enjoy painting, but then I cringe to paint at times. This painting in particular is unique. Placing the "Walton Mountain" over top of the painting was a step of faith. I've never done a painting like this, but I thought I'd try it. I think it has potential.

Dog Portrait

Here's a portrait I drew for a friend of mine. Drawing the hair on dogs are a bit challenging for me. Mostly the fine hair on these two dogs. I think people are easier for me to draw and create shadows because their faces are smooth, but creating an illusion of hair on these dogs required a different approach. To make for a more challenging project was the size. This portrait is a 22 inches by 30 inches. This is the biggest portrait I've done.

Jonathon

Here's a portrait I was asked to draw. I like the whole fireman outfit.

Portrait