No art, just words.

Wow two posts in two days,lucky you. I have been working on so many projects some of which I am actually being paid for. Ever since burning my previous graphics card up my photoshop can't be used all day without garnering serious performance issues so I am taking a break from working for a bit.

So far today I have started a new Gary Sinise because I did not like where my previous version was going (except the mouth which I cut and pasted into the new one). I have been continuing to find a cohesive way of working. I didn't work on the Obama yet today because I want to be completely fresh on that when I continue it.

I am working on a logo for an aromatherapy company. That is going well so far (to me anyway) I am using Photoshop for it but I might eventually use Illustrator to get a clean version. I haven't used Illustrator for a long time (since I designed my last tattoo) and am kind of dreading using it, I never did quite get the hang of it.

I want to work on my Monk cast caricature later as well. I like working on several different pieces at once because it keeps me from getting bored, however I sometimes start too many to be practical. Many on the back burner. I figure as I search through my files I might get some inspired to finish one of them.

Better Obama

I started a new Obama caricature today. I am trying a new digital painting technique borrowed from Joe Bluhm I have been watching a lot of his YouTube videos lately. This one is coming a long much faster than my prior work has. I will probably incorporate some of my usual techniques into this one do come up with my own way. I have also been working on various other projects such as one of the cast of Monk. I will post some of that when I have something more on it.

I am going to be going through and organizing this blog better in the near future. At least I want to hopefully I actually get around to doing it. I have a habit of wanting to do more things than I actually ever get around to doing. Unless there is immediate money involved than I can bang something out pretty damn quick.

Obama troubles and other randomness

I redid the Obama caricature that I am working on for my promotional mailer.




I also added the mole to the previous version which somehow I forgot.


Still not completely happy with it.
I want to make sure that I am before adding it to the mailer layout, which I still have to complete.

Last night I was watching CSI:NY and couldn't help but think that Gary Sinisi would be an awesome subject so I started one of him this morning. I meant to only do a quick sketch but ended up working on it for awhile. Still working on my speed with them.

Two new ones...

These shall both be part of a promo mailer I am working on. Still need to tweak the layout a bit than integrate them. I hope to be done with it soon. In the mean time I have a couple of commissions to work on as a possible mural.

New Site

Well my site is up and running. It is just a basic portfolio site for now. Ordering info will be added in the near future. Check it out here. Feedback is greatly appreciated.

Papa Bear.

My latest completed piece. I have a few more that I have in mind to do starting with a Kid Rock for the November contest at E-Caricatures. I also want to finish the Dueling Wonkas, that one has been plaguing me for awhile.

I have been practicing doing live digital ones on my daughters but so far not much success. I think part of the problem is my computer layout isn't set up so I can see the screen and my subject at the same time. Something I need to work on.

Corbin in color

Not entirely sure if it is finished yet. Might need some tweaking.

Anyway I have been looking for a market for these. I am thinking about doing them as gifts for people. Perhaps look into the print market like magazines and what not. Not entirely sure yet. If anyone has ideas, let me know. Also taking suggestions for future subjects.