28

Mar

THOUGHT CYCLE:   Concept Illustration     Influential in this piece was the excellent Joe Esquibel's character art with "Series of Unfortunate Events". Check-it: http://joeesquibel.blogspot.com/2010/08/character-art-series-of-unfortunate.html       I always want to have the gritty, hands-on look and feel that has always permeated my work. So in this sample, I feel I have a pretty good balance between the traditional and digital approaches; other than the background, all elements were painted

2017

22

Dec

Politically, this piece speaks for itself. No need to comment further.   But once you get over the initial shock, I will share some of my thoughts of my process of caricature.   I always start with a quick impression sketch. Usually a thumbnail, very simple with as few lines as possible. What I want to capture is an essence and gesture. That intangible factor about a person that allows you to instantly recognize them from across the room of a crowded cocktail party.   I see a lot of caricature

2016

08

Dec

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about how impressions are made with potential clients. Interactions with people who you hope to do business with can go a long way in building lasting relationships. This applies especially to online connections where one doesn’t get the advantages of face-to-face interaction.    Everyone knows social media can be a powerful persuader. One can instantaneously connect to people from all over the world without leaving the comforts of home. Although there is

2016

30

Nov

I was contemplating the whole Trump election spectacle (or debacle, depending on your view) and I wanted to work up an illustration for a parody cover of the esteemed New Yorker magazine.   My idea was along the line of Trump's well-documented crude behavior and reportedly lascivious nature. Since he basically blew off reports of his routine groping of women as no big deal, the idea itself came rather quickly. And I decided to give myself a certain sense of urgency to get the piece done

2016