Jogging With Llamas

Robot God Akamatsu, Chapter 1: Old Gods Soon Dead

2012-02-01T19:39:00.000-08:00

Open publication - Free publishing - More biggie

2012-01-18T09:15:00.000-08:00

Robot God Akamatsu on the cover of Boston's "Weekly Dig" magazine, issue number 1403!

http://digboston.com/this-weeks-cover/attachment/1403cover/

2012-01-06T13:11:00.000-08:00

The Emo-Bot Returns

2011-12-13T12:02:00.000-08:00

Just a quick comp to keep things going. I think I'll tweak TC at some point to make him a bit more defined, but for right now this suits me just fine.

Hugs,
B

Orbital, NEVER

2011-11-04T13:11:00.000-07:00

Team RGA at Wizard World Philly!

2011-09-28T13:55:00.000-07:00

Our first official con to promote RGA.

Robot God Akamatsu YouTube Commercial--

2011-08-26T20:17:00.000-07:00

This guy love his Raideen!

2011-08-23T12:50:00.000-07:00

Robot God Akamatsu 6 page teaser

2011-08-03T08:10:00.001-07:00

Open publication - Free publishing - More robots

Bibio - 'K is for Kelson'

2011-08-02T06:14:00.000-07:00

Bibio can do no wrong in my book. This song is just short of cosmic.

The Day We Left Cybertron

2011-07-26T08:53:00.000-07:00

New art print available in four different sizes from Society6.

Planet of the Apes Party Fun Time

2011-07-21T07:54:00.000-07:00

30 Days of Transformers, Day #2

2011-07-09T21:03:00.000-07:00

Day 2, Favorite Decepticon: SOUNDWAVE.

30 Days of Transformers - JWL Edition

2011-07-07T20:36:00.000-07:00

Day 1: Favorite Autobot.
Optimus Prime (FIRE CONVOY)

Prints for sale at Society6

2011-07-05T13:03:00.000-07:00

I finally set up a store on Society6 for some of my prints. Prices range from $22.88 to $62.40. Society6 handles all the shipping, printing etc. Thre is a small collection up there now, but more will be added once I get some free time.

New Robot God Akamatsu Print

2011-06-29T11:01:00.000-07:00

Will be available soon, on Zazzle.

Reloaded!

2011-06-23T09:49:00.001-07:00

Please sign the petition to restart the original Transformers Continuity from #81! http://www.petitiononline.com/tf81idw/petition.html

Neu Leader

2011-06-22T11:33:00.001-07:00

"All talk, no shock."

2011-06-17T13:06:00.000-07:00

Always one of my favorite Transformers, Soundwave turns up a lot in my work. In this print he appears with a silo of his favorite pet, Laserbeak.

Monstahs

2011-06-13T14:40:00.000-07:00

Secret project I'm working on, partly for my son, and partly because I wanted to design a bunch of monsters.

Amazing video from Noise Trade.

2011-06-07T14:13:00.001-07:00

Robot God Akamatsu Prints available at Zazzle

2011-06-03T12:38:00.000-07:00

Character art prints for Robot God Akamatsu are now available in four different sizes, and on a variety of different papers at zazzle.com!

Sigur Rós - Hoppípolla

2011-06-01T07:55:00.000-07:00

Sigur Rós - Hoppípolla from Sigur Rós on Vimeo.

I can't help but think about my 2 year old son when I hear this song. A co-worker of mine told me that it's about jumping in puddles (and the interwebs confirmed it).

Works by Marc Weaver--

2011-05-13T09:57:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite designers, I found Marc Weaver a year or two ago via "Makes Something Cool Everyday" but today I thought I'd blog about him after seeing him turn up again on FFFFound!

I love his grid design, and his warm, hip (but not "hipster") image choices. All are well thought out and brilliant pieces of pop art.

Project Thirty-Three--

2011-05-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

I love album cover art, especially art for jazz vinyl sleeves. While doing a search one day for Blue Note Records I came across this very cool blog. It has dozens of simple yet amazingly designed jazz records. All are meticulously scanned and organized by shape by Jive Time Records in Seattle WA.

Works by Tremaine Harris (via butdoesitfloat.com)

2011-05-09T09:26:00.000-07:00

Some amazing geometric and fluidic synthesis work by Tremaine Harris.

Gone in 60 Seconds 1974 trailer

2011-04-14T13:45:00.000-07:00

I've been lazy lately with just posting videos but this one kills me every time I see it.

Foster the People- Pumped up Kicks

2011-03-28T10:18:00.000-07:00

The hook to this song will be with you for the rest of the day.

Foster The People - "Pumped Up Kicks" from Foster The People on Vimeo.

Scrapyard Transfomers

2011-03-22T14:12:00.000-07:00

These are some unbelievable sculptures.

10 Page Preview of Issue #1 of Robot God: Akamatsu

2011-03-04T08:22:00.000-08:00

Killing the Grizzle has put up info on Robot God Akamatsu, as well as a 10 page preview! Log in and leave Frankie and me a comment!

http://www.killingthegrizzly.com/robot-god-akamatsu-by-james-biggie-frankie-b-washington/

It may have been done before...

2011-02-07T07:00:00.000-08:00

I got the idea from seeing the retro "Star Wars" travel posters. But rather than do the same for the Transformers universe I wanted to make them more like old 1950's textbook art (one o' my favorite genres).

So, starting off this series is Nebulos, the planet where the Autobots and Decepticons teamed up with their respective "-master" partners.

Robot God Akamatsu Limited Edition Print

2010-12-22T11:46:00.000-08:00

Well, it's been some time since I've blogged about RGA. Especially with the weirdness surrounding Isakai Comics. There is going to be a big push next year for the book, but more on that once things settle down after the holidays. To help drum up interest for RGA next year, we're going to be offering a limited print run of this poster I designed:

Each print will be 11x17, individually signed and numbered, and limited to 100 pieces. The price will $15.00 plus $4.95 shipping and handling (unless I know you, then you can pick it up in person).

Also, each one will have a hand drawn sketch of one of the characters from the series on the print by Frankie B. himself.

More details to come once we figure out how and where we're gonna sell them.

- James

Take that to Colorado...

2010-11-02T12:09:00.000-07:00

This was sent to me by a dear friend and mentor who had actually jogged with llamas.

Transformers: Headmasters

2010-10-27T06:54:00.001-07:00

One of my favorite sub-lines from Generation One was the Headmasters. Each robot was partnered with a humanoid character that had the ability to Transform into it's head. The idea behind it was the combined knowledge and skill of both beings created an extremely powerful Transformer.

Fitz and the Tantrums - MoneyGrabber

2010-09-22T09:37:00.001-07:00

Transformers Animated: Japanese Intro.

2010-09-03T15:12:00.000-07:00

I love this intro. It's great seeing these designs in a very anime-ish style opening.

Bots of Honor

2010-08-25T18:56:00.001-07:00

The amazingly talented folks who produce the phenomenal fan comic strip "Transformers: Mosaic" never cease to amaze me. I really wish IDW would collect all of them into one volume, because each story is so well done. The brains behind the project (Shaun Knowler and Josh Van Reyk) also penned what is arguably the BEST single Transformers issue to date Spotlight: Jazz.

Anywho, next year they are kicking off TRANSFORMERS: BOTS OF HONOR. Essentially, it's MOSAIC with the amp turned all the way to eleven. Here is the dillio:

Logo by James Biggie. Art by; Ger Hankey, Kris Smith, Andrew Griffith, Daniel Light and Jenny Son.

Even in the most peaceful of times, when the people are happy and safe, there are those that would bring misery and suffering unto others. Those that would seek selfish gain. Those that would plunge the world into darkness. But, there is always a light to ward off the dark. A beacon of hope for the helpless. A symbol of justice that watches over all. There is always......a Prime.

Patrolling the streets of the capital city of Iacon, the newest link in the Prime Legacy, Optimus Prime, keeps an ever-vigilant optic over the citizens of Cybertron. Armed with the power of the Matrix of Light, Optimus Prime has the ability to create any object out of pure energy, and uses the accumulated wisdom and skills of the Primes before him to battle the forces of evil, wherever and whenever they prey upon the weak.

No one bot stands alone, and there are many other protectors of Cybertron who have dedicated their sparks to upholding justice. As Optimus Prime hunts down wrong-doers, he is joined by these heroes, each with their own unique abilities and talents. Together, these "Bots of Honor," strive to maintain the peace that has blessed Cybertron for many meta-cycles.

But, all good things must come to an end. Although the various villains that Optimus and his friends battle, dangerous as they all are, may seem random and un-connected, there is a dark force rising that could threaten the whole of Cybertron. Will Optimus Prime uncover the truth about this hidden threat before it's too late? What will the consequences be, not only for our heroes, but for every Cybertronian on the planet if they fail?

In 2011, get ready for action and adventure like you've never seen as everyone's favourite 'Robots in Disguise" do battle on a whole new level

There are still a few slots left for artists and colorists, so if you're interested in contributing to what is set to be a memorable project, get in touch with us at bots.of.honor@gmail.com.

Just to get you a little bit more excited, check out our gallery for full character designs for; Grimlock, Galvatron, Optimus Prime, Megatron, Wheeljack and an extra special peek at Optimus Prime's alt-mode.

Check out the full post for more details and updates at http://bots-of-honor.deviantart.com/

Tron opening Credits, Saul Bass style!

2010-08-04T11:54:00.001-07:00

Tron vs. Saul Bass from Hexagonall on Vimeo.

Robot God Akamatsu--

2010-07-30T07:20:00.000-07:00

Finally!

For the past year or so my illustrious illustrator partner Frankie B and I have been working on a comic that combines the Super Robot genre of the 70's and Japanese monster movies all set against the backdrop of modern day Boston.

Seriously, why should Tokyo get all the good monsters and robots?

Check out the publisher's website HERE for a synopsis on out book as well as the other amazing titles they'll also be offering!

Transformers: Prime preview

2010-07-23T13:48:00.000-07:00

From what I understand this isn't entirely rendered, and the SFX are still pretty rough (the transformation sounds is waaaaay too slow). Still looks pretty good though!

More Transformers Prime Info

Found on Fffffound

2010-07-21T06:26:00.000-07:00

More cool labels HERE:

Who do you think you are?

2010-06-16T17:18:00.000-07:00

I suppose I should have used, the 11th Doctor since he's my favorite of the bunch since the 2005 revamp. But the colors in this old photograph of Colin Baker suited the design much better. Kind of like Sherlock Holmes meets Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on acid... with Cybermen.

I have been, and always shall be...

2010-05-30T16:39:00.000-07:00

a big NERD.

This originally started out as a Dr. Who print I was making. Then my wife said she preferred Trek over the good Doctor, so my Dalek print will have to wait for another time.

Hugs,
James

The Dai Kaiju Diaries

2010-05-24T18:37:00.000-07:00

StarWars.com gets a facelift--

2010-05-22T18:01:00.000-07:00

In Honor of the Empire Strikes Back's 30th Anniversary, starwars.com has given themselves a bit of a facelift. Given my current design aesthetic, I love this look. It manages to feel retro without going overboard, which a lot of designers (myself included) are guilty of.

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

2010-05-13T17:31:00.000-07:00

Probably the best band I've learned about this year. Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings aim to reintroduce that full, rich, funk and soul sound from the late 60's and 70's. That timeframe of music is probably my favorite, next to Brubeck era Jazz.

I love the monochrome shots of the band in the video. Kinda reminds me of cover to John Coltraine's 'Blue Train'.

These are terrible, and yet I love them.

2010-05-06T17:53:00.000-07:00

My buddy Kait pointed these out to me. Nothing says UFOs to me like to giant, floating severed heads.

Check the rest out HERE.

The Music of the Spheres

2010-04-30T17:10:00.000-07:00

My Friend Vanessa posted this earlier this week on her FB page. It's music set to the orbits of the planets around the sun. Kind of soothing, like a lullaby.

Click here to listen.

Soundwave Superior...

2010-04-23T10:50:00.000-07:00

"It was terribly dangerous to let your thoughts wander when you were in any public place or within range of a telescreen. The smallest thing could give you away. A nervous tic, an unconscious look of anxiety, a habit of muttering to yourself--anything that carried with it the suggestion of abnormality, of having something to hide. In any case, to wear an improper expression on your face...; was itself a punishable offense. There was even a word for it in Newspeak: facecrime..."
- George Orwell, 1984, Book 1, Chapter 5

C'mon meet the elements

2010-04-16T18:26:00.001-07:00

Studio Astrid Stavro

2010-04-15T17:50:00.000-07:00

Some amazing prints and typography by Studio Astrid Stavro, an independent, multi-disciplinary design and communication consultancy based in Barcelona.

I found them by way of But Does It Float.

1970's Sci-Fi paintings by Angus Mckie

2010-04-07T17:14:00.000-07:00

In case you haven't noticed, I sort of like the science fiction. I've no idea where this comes from, although I'm certain there is a Jungian reason buried somewhere in the astral aftershave scented folds of my brain.

Existential sef-portraits aside, one genre of sci-fi that always catches my imagination is concept art. Lucasfilm does it best in terms of publishing lush, hardbound books documenting the myriad rounds it took to get Ki-Adi Mundi's final look down. Uncle George and his galaxy aside, I love looking at old sci-fi book covers.

Doing a random Google search, I cam across this site: Sci-Fi-O-Rama. It's filled with hundreds of covers and details hundreds of artists. Here are some examples by an artist named Angus Mckie.

Most of these paintings sit about as easy as a drop of acid under your eyelid, but in my mind I guess that's what they're really meant for.

JB

From Kamino with Love

2010-04-07T12:53:00.000-07:00

Another print for my Star Wars series. I'm sure this is heresy, but I actually prefer the Clone Troopers to the Stormtroopers.

I'm altering the deal...

2010-03-18T09:32:00.000-07:00

In honor of the Empire Strikes Back 30th Anniversary this year, I decided to do this Vader inspired print.

JB

Strange Days Indeed...

2010-03-17T17:57:00.000-07:00

Seth Dargan, venerable Jedi Knight, godfather to my son and keeper of the cool, has recently started his own blog:

MyStrangeWorld is slowly piling up the DVD, book, comic and movie reviews. Each review is a thoughtful, stream of consciousness meditation. Fast and to the point, he usually won't hold back on giving you his gut reaction. Like Ginsberg said, purity of the first draft, man.

Seth also invites you to sign up, follow, and post your own comments too. Click on the link above to check it out!

JB

Zombie Bomb Pinup!

2010-03-09T13:22:00.000-08:00

Ok so I meant to write some info about this print. This will be appearing as a pinup in one of the 4 issues of Zombie Bomb, a horror anthology by Terminal Press. I also have an 8 page story I wrote and lettered appearing in, I believe issue, #1 or #2 (Frankie B took care of the pencil kung fu for it).

The story is about a loser-ish dude who we learned had alienated his entire family. All he wants is to be invited to someone's house for Thanksgiving dinner. That's not too much to ask, right? It's the holidays I mean. Well... he gets his wish, but in a way he never imagined.

That whole description sounds a heck of a lot cooler if you imagine Vincent Price saying it.

Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66

2010-03-04T13:47:00.000-08:00

Hey Ho, Let's Go!

2010-03-04T12:05:00.000-08:00

One thing I always feel like I struggle with in design, is text layout. Sometimes I feel like I've got the hang of it, other times... not so much. They folks at HEY HO studio over in France seem to always have it. As well as loving them for taking their name from a Ramones song, I also love their perfect use of grids, page layout, and typography.

A Glorious Dawn--

2010-02-12T08:12:00.000-08:00

Carl Sagan - A Glorious Dawn ft. Stephen Hawking. Reproduction. from SO OUT THERE on Vimeo.

I saw this over at iso50, and quickly became enamored with the song. I LOVED watching the Cosmos on PBS, and this song samples some of my favorite quotes from it.

We dig giant robots.

2010-02-01T10:53:00.000-08:00

Well, it's official.

The four issue comic I've been working on with Frankie for the past year is going to be published. It's our valentine to the super robot genre homaging series such as Shogun Warriors and Mazinger Z (among others).

The story involves a giant combining robot from Atlantis, astral projecting pilots, a giant science base located in the White Mountains and some nasty creatures called NecroBeasts.

Is that enough of a tease?

Anywho, I'll post more info as it becomes ready. In the meantime, here is a teaser image of our main robot, the RGA.

James

The Pelican Project

2010-01-28T06:46:00.000-08:00

Things Magazine has a really awesome collection of Penguin Book covers from the 1930's (as Pelican) up though the 1980's. There are some gorgeous covers there and worth checking out. Here are two of my faves.

From Grain Edit.

Last Bot Standing...

2010-01-27T12:12:00.001-08:00

Be sure to pick up a copy of Nick Roche's "Last Stand of the Wreckers" today!

Square America

2010-01-26T12:43:00.000-08:00

I think I'm obsessed with this blog. These snapshots are washed out Americana, both sad and beautiful.

Check out more pics, or by the book here.

It's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it...

2010-01-25T11:15:00.000-08:00

Last Stand of the Wreckers, the latest TF book from IDW should be hitting stores this week. The talented Nick Roche is hoping to generate some fabboy buzz, and I'm never one to let my geek flag stop flying. Here's what Mr. Roche said via the IDW Forums:

Okay peoples, looks like it's up to us to generate some heat for this bad boy. So if anyone wants to win an original Springer sketch by me, buy signed copies of LAST STAND OF THE WRECKERS #1, witness actual non-TF comic artists drawing a Wrecker-a-day all week and listen to me on a podcast, please visit nickroche.blogspot.com as well as eclecticmicks.com, home to sneaky Wrecker hints for the last six months!

Also, as I'm currently not signed up to many of the bigger TF sites, if someone could throw a link to my blog and the bumber crop of Wrecker info that lies within, I'd be ever-so grateful. In fact, thanks already to the chaps and chapettes who are flying the Wreckers flag all over the web already.

Wreck 'n' Rule!

Anywho, check out his blog for more info.

Low levels

2010-01-13T11:43:00.000-08:00

Here are the first four images for an eight image series for my son, Connor. I chose to use simple shapes and pastels as a way of conveying calm feelings.

Simon Page Interview

2010-01-12T17:16:00.000-08:00

Over at Grain Edit, there is a nice interview with Simon Page. Simon designed the simply awesome 'International Year of Astronomy' posters for the IYA.

See more of Simon's work over at Flickr.

The Reign of Mowry

2010-01-07T12:14:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite TF writer's, Chris Mowry, recently announced on his blog that issue number six of "Tales of the Fallen" will be his last TF work for a while. In honor of his last issue (for now, I hope) I put together this poster highlighting the stories he's written for IDW.

It should also be noted that Chris has lettered over thirty books for IDW too including all sixteen issue of "All Hail Megatron".

Anywho, hope ya like.
James

Passion Pit - Sleepyhead

2009-11-11T11:36:00.001-08:00

I get that you either like electronic music or you don't.

To some folks this song by the Cambridge, MA based band will either be like fingers on a chalkboard or an auditory out of body experience. I personally like electronic, and the fact that they sample the Gaelic song 'Óró Mo Bháidín' amps up the cool factor for me.

Also I think the art direction on this video is brilliant with it's use of that spinning photo cube.

Protect Your Space Bridge!

2009-11-04T08:37:00.000-08:00

Here are two prints I made, based off of the old WW2 "He's Watching You" propaganda poster. I personally think the Megatron version is more successful.

Fanfarlo | The Walls Are Coming Down

2009-10-28T17:44:00.000-07:00

No pithy comments. Just love the song.

Sasquatch! Music Festival Posters

2009-10-23T17:10:00.001-07:00

Don Clark from INVISIBLE CREATURE designed these great posters for the 2009 Sasquatch Music Festival. I love the creature designs (although I think I'm being influenced from watching too many episodes of Yo Gabba Gabba with my son).

Check more out, or buy them HERE.

AIR - Sing Sang Sung

2009-10-23T08:06:00.000-07:00

A copywriter friend of mine sent me this song, and it's in my daily rotation at work. It's by the French duo, AIR (which collaborates with one of my favorite French singers Francoise Hardy). The simple line illustrations and pastel colors really compliment the song itself, which you can't help but feel good listening to.

Check it out HERE:

Paper iPhone Dock

2009-10-16T11:30:00.001-07:00

This is totally awesome in it's simplicity. I would consider making this, if I could cut paper without it looking like it went through the shredder.

See the original post HERE.

Mistero!

2009-10-16T08:53:00.001-07:00

Um. There you go.

Wrestling stars of 1955 calendar

2009-10-15T17:13:00.000-07:00

My friend V sent me this blog proclaiming it to be my new fave.

CLICKY

And... I think it is.

The first post is about a Pro-Wrestling (or is it 'Rasslin'?) Calendar for 1955. In my opinion Professional Rasslin's (or is it Wrestling?) coolness died with Captain Lou Albano this week. Somewhere a distraught Cyndi Lauper is crying, and holding a package of rubber bands that faintly smells of Old Spice.

See the amazing calendar HERE.

Devastator (Destroyer)!

2009-09-25T11:03:00.000-07:00

This video is dedicated to Kait, whose thoughts have mass and therefore gravity.

Assorted Dr. No book covers

2009-09-14T08:41:00.000-07:00

I bookmarked this site to blog about ages ago, but it's been so long I forgot how I came across it. Since I'm a huge fan of pulp art I was understandably drawn to this. Anywho, there are some really great covers here spanning the 40 something years that Dr. No has been in print.

Click HERE for Dr. No.

Upcoming show

2009-09-09T13:26:00.000-07:00

With any luck, February next year I'll be having a local art show in either Cambrigde or Salem, MA (or even both). More details once they get finalized.

SOUR '日々の音色 (Hibi no neiro)'

2009-08-21T12:13:00.000-07:00

The amount of planning it must have taken to get this video done. The picture taking sequence at 1:10 is fantastic.

Andrew Griffith + Galvatron = Badass

2009-08-21T07:00:00.000-07:00

Man, I love really good line art. And here's an example why:

All Hail Megatron 14 Page 3 by ~glovestudios on deviant ART

Check out the rest of the incomparable Andrew Griffith's line art, and coloring work here at his deviant art page.

Click here to view my favorite piece of his.

Swiss Graphic Design and Advertising by Geigy

2009-08-20T10:11:00.000-07:00

Over at the amazing Grain Edit site, they have a review of a new book on Swedish graphic design by Geigy (Published by Lars Muller +Museum fur Gestaltung Zurich).This has some awesome pieces from what many consider an incredible time in Swedish graphic design. You can view the original article HERE.

Spotlight Beachcomber

2009-08-19T11:59:00.000-07:00

Wishful thinking... :D

The Fiery Furnaces

2009-06-12T10:51:00.000-07:00

I love it when I hear about bands in weird places. I heard about the Fiery Furnaces on my train ride to work in the morning. When I got to work I opened up iTunes first (instead of photoshop for change) and grabbed this song. That bass line is pretty badass.

Aurora Borealis

2009-05-19T13:37:00.000-07:00

Fleet Foxes- He Doesn't Know Why

2009-05-04T12:52:00.000-07:00

These guys channel Brian Wilson by way of Hieronymus Bosch. This song is just too damn beautiful.

Drill Dasher!

2009-04-23T12:15:00.001-07:00

Number 7

2009-04-22T09:04:00.000-07:00

Neko Case- People Got A Lotta Nerve

2009-04-15T14:01:00.000-07:00

Neko Case is one of the most talented singer/songwriters I've yet to hear in my 33 years of existential life on this planet. For a while I thought that 'alt-country' music was just a joke (an excuse to wear plaid shirts and drink Miller High Life). But after hearing her for the first time on "Blacklisted" i quickly shut up . Her songs are dark and heavy, but also filled with a kind of wide eyed hope most of us haven't felt since we were younger.

Reflector likes to watch.

2009-04-13T11:27:00.000-07:00

Here's my latest print, this time of Reflector. Reflector (for those not in the know) was three robots who combined to form a SLR camera. I remember the toy had a sticker shouting "REFLECTOR" across the main units' body.

It's never cool to wear a name tag when you're whole method of survival is disguise. I guess that's why we never really saw him in season two.

Favorite jazz LP sleeves, from some favorite artists

2009-04-10T18:59:00.000-07:00

Bitches Brew by Miles Davis

The Awakening, by The Ahmad Jamal Trio

Where Have I Known You Before, by Return to Forever feat. Chick Corea

Heliocentric by SUN RA

Thank you, Mr. Wyatt

2009-04-10T06:17:00.000-07:00

I was surfing my favorite design blogs last night (ISO-50, Grain-Edit) and on Grain-Edit they had a post about vintage Porsche posters. I'm a sucker for vintage graphic design and an even bigger sucker for Transformers. So I thought it'd be cool to make a new print using this poster as inspiration:

I decided to use TF: Animated Blurr instead for the car, because I think the Animated character designs are the most inspired since the original Sunbow (and Marvel?) designs from the 1980's.

Astro Boy concept print

2009-04-09T13:54:00.001-07:00

Here's a print concept I made of Osamu Tezuka's ASTRO BOY. I wanted it to feel like it was printed on recycled newsprint. It's one of my favorite prints, but I really need to re-draw Astro. I actually found him hard to draw, so did a pen-tool trace of him in Illustrator from an old animation cel.

Shogun Warriors

2009-04-09T06:41:00.000-07:00

This one goes out to Frankie B. ;-)

Your friend has a warrior's heart after all...

2009-04-08T12:43:00.000-07:00

One thing you can’t deny about the Transformers, they sure do attract some top-notch writers’ on their books. Honestly, I think those ‘bots get as many talented writers as Batman, and each one is just as passionate about their work.

Case in point, Josh Van Reyk and Shaun Knwoler’s recent offering “Transformers Apotlight: Jazz” (IDW Comics 2009, $3.99).

The characters (Tracks, especially shines here) are so well written that you forget you are reading a book about giant, transforming robots. Shaun and Josh write them as just a bunch of guys, tired of fighting in a long, drawn out war (ahem… yes, allegory does works in science fiction, especially when well thought out.).

Anyways, I’m terrible at reviews but I had to hit home that this was really a great read, by a great creative team. Here's hoping it goes up for an Eisner next year.

Say "Yes"

2009-04-08T11:17:00.000-07:00

I love commercials from the 70's.

Particularly ones that promote bad things like drinking and smoking. The fact that Burt and Angie here aren't smoking a pack of Virginia Slims is the only thing keeping this commercial from being 100% awesome.

How to Reply To Marketing

2009-04-06T10:19:00.001-07:00

Auto Tuning from Casey Donahue on Vimeo.

My friend Rob from Druyff Digital sent this over to me this morning. I think I'm going to use it as the correct way to reply to marketing when they ask about stuff.

*Just kidding marketing I love you guys... :)*

A Man For All Seasons 11x17 vector print

2009-03-13T13:37:00.001-07:00

Another vector print, this time with the head of a comic character I drew for my college newspaper. I think I may have those floating around somewhere... I think two people read it. It was full of sci-fi jokes that no one got, and I used to draw my word balloons before writing the script. This usually resulted in my lettering being all scrunched up and barely readable.

Good time.

Self Portrait

2009-03-12T07:38:00.001-07:00

I was originally working on a new banner for JWL, but decided to turn it into a cover for my portfolio instead.

More than you know

2009-03-09T12:13:00.000-07:00

The Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald

2009-03-04T08:27:00.001-08:00

It has also occurred to me that we don't have enough of the Canadian singer/songwriter legend Gordon Lightfoot hanging out here with the llamas.