The Hermit

I just finished this piece for the Tarot Card Thunderdome on ConceptArt.org. I'm quite interested in illustrating more of the major arcana, so I think that will be a fun project in the coming months. The technique for this one was a bit different than some other pieces. I started out with a pencil sketch and a watercolor under painting like usual, but instead of going straight to the colored pencil I finished most of the details with gouache. The colored pencil only served to sharpen some of the lines and details.

Also, this piece is from several years ago and was retired from the website.

Juxtapoz.com Reader Art and New Sketch

Today my work is featured in the "Reader Art" section of Juxtapoz.com. It's a fabulous magazine and I'm really excited and honored to have my work displayed there.

Also, here is a sketch for a new piece that I hope to finish soon. I'll have more details about this piece as it progresses.

Hawks and Hounds

This is a sketch from my Moleskine Sketchbook using Inktense pencils, Micron pens, and Pitt pens - a very fabulous combination to work with. I had no real plan for this. The image sort of evolved on its own as I worked on it. I don't think it's quite finished, but it is at a good stopping point for now.

Cleaning Up

I'm changing around the website a bit - taking down old stuff and putting up new. These are some of the ones that got the ax:

"Drippy" photoshop

"Siege of the Mountain Pass" Graphite

Last Man Standing 3, Round 2

It's time again for LMS3. Round two has just been posted on ConceptArt.org and there are, once again, some spectacular entries. The topic is "outbreak" and there are some very interesting interpretations on this theme. Unlike round one, this round will utilize a point system to rate each piece so entrants will get a better idea of how they fared with the judges.

For my entry, I chose to depict a pair of children escaping their village before it becomes completely eaten by swarming caterpillars. Their get away is facilitated by a giant magic flying beetle creature, which was a lot of fun to create. It was painted using watercolor and colored pencil.

Dragon Con Art Show

I just got the official word that I passed jury for the Dragon Con art show (Aug. 29 - Sept. 1). I'll be offering prints as well as original works of various sizes and prices. Also, this will be a great opportunity to show some new stuff that I have been working on. For more info on the con, visit Dragon Con's website.

Opening Reception

I just got some photos of the "Deep Dark Woods" opening reception courtesy of the illustrious photographer and illustrator, Adam. The opening was a very huge success and lots of people showed up to view the work. In addition to the gallery opening, we also celebrated Earth Hour and all the lights were turned off from 8 - 9pm. Lit candles were given to each person that entered the gallery. The effect was quite eerie and really gave a surreal atmosphere to the show. It felt as though you had discovered some abandoned house in the middle of a deserted city and there happened to be all this strange art on the walls.

After the lights turned back on, people really started to show up in earnest and it became a real party. The place was packed and everyone was having a great time viewing the art. Thanks again to the Beep Beep Gallery for a great time. The show will be up until April 20, so be sure to stop by and check it out. Gallery hours are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12 - 6pm.