Starcraft

A friend of mine asked me to create a concept for a Starcraft contest. They'll be releasing a 2nd edition to the Starcraft sega and to create interest they're asking artists to submit artwork. I thought this to be great to try my hand at this type of theme and see where it may go.

Promo Card

I'm putting together a few ideas to promote my talent to a variety of companies. Below is what've come up with to help with mailing convenience. This will be a postcard sent to specific companies. My hope is to expand my opportunities in the commercial world.

Space and Astronomy

I'm teaching at an art camp this year. The theme is Space and Astronomy. I'll be introducing pastels and a project that relates to the theme. To prepare, I came up with these concepts.

The Duke

Here's a life size painting I did for a co-worker. She's into the Old Wild West. Keeping with this kind of theme, she's placing this cut-out in her stable barn. I'm sure it will be placed in a safe area.

Bow Hunter

Here's a painting I did for a friend.

X-Men

I try to keep developing my ability to draw the human figure and faces. Looking through a magazine I found these two poses from the X-Men movie.

High School Graduate

This is a portrait drawing for a high school graduate of 2010...a gift really. I've known here since she was in the sixth grade. My how time seems to fly by.

Cardinal's Fan

Here's a portrait of a Louisville Cardinals' fan.

Troy Middle School

Below is my attempt at creating a caricature poster of eight grade students at Troy Middle School. I got the idea from my high school art teacher. The kids at school spend a good amount of time looking at this piece.   Each eighth grade student will receive one of these posters.

House

Here's a watercolor/mixed media painting I did for a friend of mine. I always like adding trees from the backside of a house. It seems to "hug" it and create more of an interesting and balanced composition.

Editorial Cartoon

There's a series of changes that are proposed for a 25 year lease contract with the Casella Waste Systems Inc. that operates the county landfill located in the town of Chemung.  This contract with the proposed modifications could  cost the county millions.  Here's a cartoon I created based on this very topic. This cartoon appeared in the Morning Times Paper on April 10.

Young Authors' Reception

Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak at the Young Authors' Reception. This reception took place at the Bradford County Library.  I was able to present my own writings as well as my artwork. Afterwards I was able to speak to a few of the aspiring authors. I suggested that if they ever needed an illustrator in the future...just contact me and I'll be willing to help.

Here's the link.

http://thedailyreview.com/news/authors-honored-at-reception-1.657337

Princess Leia

Another cut out for the PSSAs. We created Princess Leia a bit differenlty. Instead of a white flowing robe, we spiced her up a bit and gave her an outfit worthy of a true girl jedi. Go girl power!

Horse Painting

Recently, I completed a cut out for a client. Though, this took some time to put together I enjoyed the challenge. I've been trying to improve on my skills when it comes to painting a likeness of people. The more I practice, the more I understand the structure of the human face and how it interacts with shadows and lights. My goal is to create such a photo realistic portrait that it is difficult to tell the difference between the actual photograph and the painting. For now, this painting reflects my current ability.

A closer shot.

an even closer shot.