Portrait

A collage/mixed media portrait of a friend.

Faesthetic

Two pieces that will appear in the upcoming issue of Faesthetic (#13). The theme was Luck. I have been watching Jersey Shore pretty frequently (I know, I know) and I thought how "lucky" the characters on Jersey Shore are - or at least how lucky they consider themselves. These are people with little or no inherent talent or intelligence, yet they were selected to appear on this show and in the process earn thousands, if not millions of dollars. Probably if it weren't for this show, these people would have lived the rest of their lives in obscurity.

Although the money and fame is probably nice, I wonder if these people really are lucky...because what are they famous for? For the rest of their lives the persona they create on this show will follow them around, and I doubt anyone will ever take them seriously again. While they are young, I'm sure they won't mind, but as they get older I think the way they feel about this might change.

Cut & Paste

I was selected to compete in the 2D Cut & Paste competition and I would love your support! Watch me and other designers draw live as we compete for a spot in the global competition. It will be fun! :) Feel free to bring friends. Now here's the "official info" :

New York! Don't miss the kick off to the 2010 Digital Design Tournament as we begin the live design competition in Cut&Paste's hometown of New York. 16 Designers live competing in 2D, 3D and motion design, fighting to claim their place at Global Champs.

Tickets are on sale at Eventbrite with special group rates when picking up four or more. The night promises to be an experience to remember with Converse setting up a special audience design activity and Show&Tell live presentations curated by our partners at Core77, Maxon and 3rd Ward. Select open bar sponsored by Media Temple from 7PM till gone.

Buy tickets here (must be 21+):
http://cutandpastenyc2010.eventbrite.com/

More info here:
http://www.cutandpaste.com/events/2010/oct/2/new-york-city/

oh, bloody hell

Pancakes, french toast, and Paula Deen's signature donut steak and egg sandwich, will be served alongside an assortment of fresh fruits.

Rainbow Horse

This is a little mixed media piece I came up with recently, using acrylic paint and marker. This past week's been busy with finishing up a children's book (which I will reveal in the near future), and also doing a bit of advertising work.

It's a rainy Sunday and it feels like the perfect day to stay home and draw.

Little Albert

These three illustrations accompany a true story about a scientist who believed that phobias could be conditioned from birth - and to test this theory, he experimented on a little baby named Albert. Every time Albert touched a rat (which he was not scared of), the doctor would bang pots and pans very loudly behind his head. Eventually, Albert became scared of the rat without the pots and pans. This phobia expanded to include all furry things, even inanimate furry things.

It was the doctor's intention to un-phobia-ize Albert, but he never got around to it.