The Horse Face Killah

For Rees

This was a print I did for my 2 year old niece, Rees, this year for Christmas. Hope everyone had a great xmas and new years.

Hello Again

SHORT ARMS - LONG LEGS PITCH

Back in the spring I put together this pitch for Nickelodeon's International Open Mics ...
"Open Mics give creators the chance to “show not tell” their idea for a breakout character. Creators are invited to produce and deliver a fully funded, 3min non-airing pilot featuring a break out, visually diverse and funny new character."...
I thought this would be the perfect time to pitch Short-Arms Long-Legs, who I thought up a few years ago, but sadly he was turned down. They just didn't think he was the kinda kid other kids would want to be like. I can understand where they were coming from, but for some reason I've always been drawn to characters like this. Characters with obvious flaws and short comings that they manage to work around in clever ways.

Grey Man Can Jump

The Grey Geese are legendary on ball courts across the land and famous for their signature half court dunks. The Geese have been recorded to have only lost one game ever. Back in 1986 they played an intense match up against the Harlem Globetrotters that last two weeks. At that time the Globetrotters had record low attendances and were on the verge of folding. It is common knowledge that the Geese let them win to help improve the Globetrotters dwindling popularity. Word spread fast of the big win and Harlem's beloved team was back on top and lived to play another day.

Greetings

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The Salt Cod Union

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New Edition

Recently I got a dog and named her Olive Oyl like Popeye's girl. We're living by the ocean in a town known for sailing so it seemed like a good fit. She's an Australian Cattle Dog also know as a Blue Heeler. They pretty much look like a dingo or a coyote. They're working dogs used for herding, but since we don't have any cattle she keeps her skills sharp by herding the cat. If you want a dog and are wondering if you should make the plunge, I would now say just go out and do it. A lot of work at times, but definitely worth it.

Fishing for Bottles

Another concept drawing of " Young Fella" out in the harbour fishing for bottles in his shopping cart sailboat.

"Young Fella" Concept

This is a character I've been doodling a lot recently. I've been toying around with the idea of a little book for him. He's an orphan people call Young Fella who lives in a town of drunken sailors. He spends his days fishing empty bottles out of the harbour in his modified shopping cart.

Slow Moving Train Wreck

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Charlotte Street Kat Walker

When I was home in Sydney last month I heard a tale of a dude who only rides his bike in the "Kat Walk" position. Up and Down the main streets of downtown, on the sidewalks, dodging tourists with ease all summer long.
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Lak'Rs Basketball

I've been watching the NBA Finals and it looks like the
Lakers have it in the bag.
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LEGENDS of LA LA

Some promotional illustrations of the characters from Legends of La La, which is "series of musical documentary-style tales exploring what it takes to make it in Hollywood, and in the music industry".

Night Training

This was originally going to be the centerfold for the Tyson 85 book, but in the end i didn't think it really fit the overall style. At least it will have a home here. If your interested in getting your hands on a book I'll be putting it up for sale here very soon.

Ol' White Beard

Gettin back to the traditional.
Acrylics, Pen and Ink on Cardboard.
8x10

Tyson 85 Book

This is one of those projects I've picked up and put down too many times this year and finally finished this week. It's a handmade book of drawings about the people Mike Tyson fought in 1985 (His first year as a professional boxer). His 19th birthday and the death of his adopted father and trainer are also documented in there. I couldn't find photos of anyone he fought in 85 so I looked all the fights up on youtube and drew from them. They're really low quality hand held videos, but definitely worth checking out. Mike was an unstoppable force, knocking people out left, right and center on his way to the top that year.
I illustrated, designed, printed and assembled this thing myself so it's a limited edition of about 40 books for now. Once I figure out the best way to sell these and get them out there I'll let you know where you can pick one up. Until then you can PREVIEW IT HERE.

Probably Not Listening

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Freezer Burnt

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Hearing Voices

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