Pretty excited to have my “Winged Monkeys” featured along side the works of fellow CO Springs creative pals—Luke Flowers, Josh Lewis, Ben Lew, Mike Heath & Isaac Watkins—in our local Barnes & Noble cafe gallery show, “Literary Monsters, Creatures & Beasts . . . OH MY!”
Here’s my illustration for this week’s theme color: “Butter” #colour_collective
Here’s a peak at me sketchbook pages.
Latest project: Designed and illustrated a promotional poster for the local “Books & Music” event here in Colorado Springs. Geared towards PreK to Elementary kids and their families, the 1-hour program includes dramatic reading of children’s books, followed by a local musician playing kid-friendly songs. The event is presented by SwitchBack Coffee Roasters and Pikes Peak Library District’s mobile library.
Rough sketch for client approval.
Looks like a cold day for this ol’ surfer in his #ScheveningenViolet board shorts for this week’s #colour_collective
Going digital on my new Cintiq 22HD Touch with Kyle Webster‘s Ultimate MegaPack gouache brushes! Reworking an illustration from one of my children’s books seemed to be the quickest way for me to get started these new tools. Loving it. Still, I don’t want to drop my traditional tools-n-skills any time soon.
A snapshot in time (circa 1979). Me in my Superman Underoos. Fruit of the Loom said they were “Fun to wear” and I thought I’d test that theory while Trick-or-Treating. My goal was the best Halloween costume ever, so I accessorized my outfit with a large bath towel, bright red rainboots, and some sweet blue tights (not sure where mom got those?). It all seemed a good idea at the time until it was game time and I actually had to go outside in my underwear. Oops! Well, I’m laughing now.
Yeah, it’s only six months late—my caricature for a friend and climbing buddy. Daron bagged the last of Colorado’s 54 14ers on his 30th Birthday!
Here’s a look at the digital coloring process!
No Triple Crown today. After winning both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, California Chrome was favord to become the first Triple Crown winner since 1978. However, “America’s Horse” and jockey Victor Espinoza came up short in the Belmont Stakes, snapping a winning streak of six races. (Number and saddle cloth from the May 3, 2014, Kentucky Derby win)
Just thought I would bring some clarity on this #SuperBowl Sunday.
Laughing Pencil Studio 