Another Quickie

This is a quick 20-30 minute painting in photoshop. I tried to keep every step as a layer and then I rendered it out in a little movie. It was an interesting exercise.

Spiderwick

The Spiderwick Chronicles is out. I spent about a year Art Directing on this one and had a really good time working on it. Hit the link for more info on the movie and my little part on it. Maybe some day I will be able post more of the artwork done for it.

Holiday Break

Finally got to do this painting I have had in my head for a bit. There is a five page graphic novel that goes with it, except that parts not done. I'll post those pages as I turn them out.
Happy New Year!!!

Quick lil' Photoshop Sketch

This is something I did to test some new pastel-like brushes I created in photoshop. Some day I will post some finished work too.

Mead Schaeffer

Some of the favorites from my trip east. Seeing his work next to Cornwell, Wyeth, Dunn, Leyendecker you realize he holds his own against anyone.

Memory Sketch

This is a quicky photoshop sketch of my drive into work. I was still inspired by the view when I got to my desk. It was painted from memory in about 10 minutes, hence the sci-fi looking bay bridge. I really need to get back to real paint soon.

The Named

These are rest of the covers I finished for the series of books titled The Named. One of the important points I learned from illustrating these was how to keep the work consistent when doing a series. Even still I have my favorite from the series and of course my least favorite. They were all done with a rough pencil drawing first then painted in Painter and Photoshop.