Random Pics

When it rains...

This is a card I created for a friend who was feeling down. Top pic is the front and bottom is the interior. I figured I'd make something one of a kind as opposed to a simple purchase. I had half a mind to scan and color digitally. But I realized my was mind set on keeping it a unique individual. My thoughts lapsed back to the huge box of markers I inherited from a co-worker some time ago. Thus, I wielded my weapon of choice after a 5 year divorce. Despite fending off the deadly fumes that secreted from their radiant tips, I found myself deriving enjoyment from the medium. There's a tactile quality to markers that digital (as efficient as it is) is unable to match. Don't get me wrong, I default to the computer for color on many an occasion. Although, there's an inspiration that leaps from the markers and breath a certain "life" into the art. My mind wanders back to the eternal battle between digital painting and traditional painting. But I digress.

It was a blast and a half of a project and I would surely do it again. Regardless of the cost of brain cells!

Todd out!

Always on His Shoulders

Did this as a way to use the talents I've been blessed with and give back to my Savior.

I'm very surprised at how it turned out. It's my first straight digital piece. Usually I rough out the under-drawing on paper then scan and do the rest in the computer. But this time was different, and on a wacom tablet no less. Still having trouble on a tablet as compared to using the Cintiques like we had in school.

Just goes to show what happens when you put your faith in Him!

Elemental!

Wowzers, been many moons since this has been updated. Well, here's little piece I did for farewell to our intern at the studio I work at. He said he wanted to have the power to fly and control the elements like the Avatar (the last air bender not James Cameron). Speaking of which I did see the new James Cameron trailer. Hard to tell how it's gonna be. Seems just as interesting as District 9, something different than our summer blockbusters. We'll see. Wow, I totally got off track!

Taking a stroll

So I was taking a stroll through my bookmarks and found my blog. Then it hit me, "oh snap, it's been forever since I updated this thing!" Well, here's the first post of the new year. A bit late but better late than never. Todd, out!

In the Falling Snow

I just noticed that it's been forever since I updated. Here's a piece I've been doing for a weekly draw-a-thon I'm taking part in. Some compositional issues and reading issues need to be addressed.

Done in Flash

Concepts