The finished memorial painting is complete.

New Promo Material

Below is a promotional card being sent to various publishers.

Children

The finished memorial painting is complete.

Below is the under painting before I begin adding color.

I've been asked to create a memorial painting for a lady that recently passed on.  This lady was very influential in my life. She loved children and was my Sunday School teacher and friend. She used to bring along candy and drawing paper during the church services that I attended as a young boy. This was where I got my start as an artist. Below is the concept sketch of the painting I attend to start. These children will be looking at the pages of a picture Bible.

Rusty Pal

A painting I started earlier this year.

Lil Boy Captain America

Below is a painting of my son as Captain America. We've collected quite a wardrobe of costumes. Mainly of superheros.

Cartoon Poster

The 2010-2011 cartoon poster is finally completed. Below is the finished piece of all the 8th grade students from this year. I really enjoy creating this type of work. For one, it provides me the opportunity to "stay up with the times" in the mind of an 8th grader. It is also a wonderful reminder of all the great memories I've had with each of these students in the classroom. Each student brings their own unique personalities.

Administrator Pencil Finish

Below is the final pencil drawing of an administrator friend.  As an educator myself, I'm familiar with the variety of behaviors that exist among children. The faces may change, sometimes not, but the behaviors are strangely similar. To capture this reality, I've tried to capture some of the expressions and behaviors that exist among children. As I think about these qualities that flourish in schools, it brings a smile to my face and joy to my soul. 

The Administrator

Below is the development of a drawing for a friend of mine. My goal is to depict a variety of personalities, in a fun but truthful way,  that an administrator might be confronted with. I'll post the completed piece soon.

Motocross

Below is a graphic completed for a motocross team.  Creating this was fun. The most challenging part was to edit the sponsor logos in away to suggest being bent  by the force of the cyclone. The other challenging part was filling the graphic with a lot of dirt keeping in mind the twist and turn of the cyclone.

The Action Bible

I recently bought an Action Bible. It's the Bible in comic form. Over 750 pages of amazing graphic art...and it stays true to the Biblical accounts. The artist is Sergio Cariello. He's worked at DC and Marvel Comics. He's attended the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art. Published by David C. Cook. The Action Bible really brings the Word of God to life.

 

Mural

 Below is a mural painted for the "Destresser" room at Troy Middle School. The purpose of this mural is to create an environment that is calming and relaxing.

Heavenly Abode

A concept sketch for a friend involving her family members that have passed on into the safe arms of Jesus Christ. This is the preliminary sketch before the approval and before the painting stage.

Joe Paterno

Here's another cut-out for the middle school to foster a lighter atmosphere with the quickly approaching PSSAs.

Another Cut-out

Another cut-out to raise awareness of the PSSAs that are quickly approaching. About 6 feet tall.