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.

Justin Bieber cut-out

Here's a cut-out of Justin Bieber. This was created for the upcoming PSSAs at the Troy Middle School. My hope is to excite students about the PSSAs and make the atmosphere of the up and coming test more positive.

Young Jedi

A painting for a friend.

Little Warriors

A painting of my children. They are quite the little warriors...not to be mistake for barbarians.

Spidey Friend

A painting of a friend as our friendly neighborhood Spider-man. This was painted with acrylic on canvas.

Trojan Wrestler