Discovering Emma

Recently I have been hired by a couple of different companies to do some photoshop work for them and that led to this project. Discovering Emma is a the story of Emma Smith the wife of Joseph Smith the mormon leader. The company that hired me, Candlelight Media Group had created the top DVD cover for there distribution of the film, but were very unhappy with final result.

They sent me stills from the film and they wanted more realism and a rustic/pioneer tone to the piece. There are several versions of this DVD cover, but this is the one they ultimately choose.

Photoshopping and creating is a great art form, but it takes a lot of time and a great knowledge of the program to make everything work for you, I have great respect for people that do great photoshoped film posters after doing my one DVD cover.

Other Tattoo Commission

I have never been asked to do a half sleeve, I have designed smaller tattoos before even one that went across the entire back of a woman.. but this was the first tattoo that took up the upper half of someones arm.

This was option number one - The client wanted aspects of african american tribal, theater, music (piano) and the Holy Trinity

After showing the first design I was able to brainstorm on the size and the imagery.

This was the final design but everything had to be drawn out in very specific dimensions, which I did.

I can't wait to see the final product.

Character Design for a Mascot

Not all freelance jobs are comic book jobs.

I have been hired to create a mascot for a local water softener company, I was asked to do something fun and adventurous. I just finished the first round of fun sketches for the client which they really liked.

I will keep you all up to date as to which one they choose and I will show the final product.

Angry Gnome Comics

Well I have been hired to finally draw for a real live Comic Book!!

I was asked to draw a 2 page spread for a small publication named Angry Gnome Comics, true it is not Marvel or DC but you have to start somewhere.

The pages were written by Mario DeAngelis

Utah Arts Festival Gallery Stroll

I was selected to display my artwork at the Utah Arts Festival Headquarters for this months gallery stroll. I will have my pop caricature art hanging in the gallery, and two masks that will be on display and for sale as well.

I hope everyone can make it


230 South 500 West #120
JAN 18th - Feb 4th

Program Chair Comic and Sequential Imaging

I have recently been hired by Broadview Entertainment Arts University to head the division of comic book and sequential art. This is truly a wonderful job that will allow me to use all of my talents I have been cultivating for the past 25 years. I will teaching students about the great world of comic book and I will also help in developing the itinerary, curriculum, and education process for this University. I am very excited to start and get to know my students, staff, and fellow faculty.

If any of you have any question about BEAU go to this website and investigate all the amazing classes they offer.

http://beau.broadviewuniversity.edu/

BUDDHIST PRIEST APPROVED!!

My design was approved!!!

Please go to the link below and vote for my design to be printed!!!

Thank you everyone!

Buddhist Priest! Threadless design

I am at it again!! I am trying one more time to get my design printed on threadless.com, it is my goal!

This submission is a funny little idea and a couple of cute illustrations, it is a mashup of the classic Heavy Metal band Judas Priest and a couple of religious people.

Here is the original logo for the Heavy Metal band

Here are my sketches of my two religious people

And here is the final product!!!

I did the logo and finished Illustrations in Adobe Illustrator and the sketches on paper with graphite.

I have submitted it and now I hope it gets approved!!

Wish me luck, Namaste!

Week 8

I am still trying to do a sketch per week.. sometimes they slip from me.. but I do love to try to get them in.I have used this model before, she is rydenbunny on Instagram if you follow on IG.. and recommend going out and checking her photos out.