Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Tuesday Sketch(s)
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Mrs. Marble
This is a Creeple character... I don't know anything more about her other than that. She started out as a guy, but after I put in the spikes I thought she should be a female. We watched 1993 version of The Secret Garden last night with the kids and the Maggie Smith character no doubt influenced me on this.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
3 Evil Cousins
Click the headline to see a terrific Blog... it's Called 3 Evil Cousins (how I love that name) and it features book reviews "by teens, for teens". Why should you look at it? Well, my oldest has written a couple of the most recent reviews (Artemis Foul and Peeps) and it features a great illustration by TAG's own MJM! If you look at some of the links on the blog you will see some "Bios" of the reviewers along with some more cool drawings.
Oh, and there is also a link to Cafepress so you can order your very own 3 Evil Cousins shwag!
A big thanks to Maurie for encouraging kids to do cool things together!
Oh, and there is also a link to Cafepress so you can order your very own 3 Evil Cousins shwag!
A big thanks to Maurie for encouraging kids to do cool things together!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Rick's In SEATTLE?!?!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Shame faced
I post this shame-facedly. There's so much that's been posted here that I've wanted to comment on--Tom's videos, Cork, and I see a new comic strip that I haven't even had time to delve into. My only defense is I'm horrible at multi-tasking. I haven't even applauded the new TAG Blog header, which is magnificent.
Sigh. I'll get back to it.
Sigh. I'll get back to it.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Return of Gun Nose (Liberal Warning ...) ;-)
Here is a new film, an introduction to a collection of music videos that will be coming out about one a week. The overall show is called "Gun Nose Presents" ... and this segment will come before each of the videos. It is quite liberal in its leaning, so if you're not of that mindset, don't look ... ;-)
For those who don't already know, I wrote the music and lyrics and my friend Mark DeCerbo (he of local bands Four Eyes, Steely Damned, and Rockola) recorded the instruments, vocals, and mixed it.
As I finish each video I'll post it. Most, if not all, will have character animation, so I will be rapidly learning new skills.
For those who don't already know, I wrote the music and lyrics and my friend Mark DeCerbo (he of local bands Four Eyes, Steely Damned, and Rockola) recorded the instruments, vocals, and mixed it.
As I finish each video I'll post it. Most, if not all, will have character animation, so I will be rapidly learning new skills.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Doodlin'
A few doodles around a top down set design for a show called "Body Doubles ..." more about that when it's ready to debut.
Norbert and Billy 7 & 8
Monday, September 15, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Tink
Taking a break from "Norbert and Billy," which I'll resume posting tomorrow. This is another comic strip my best friend in college, Josh Touchton, and I thought about doing. He was the idea guy/writer and I was going to be the artist. It was basically going to be a one-panel strip about a big dumb redneck named Tink and his white trash family. Josh has to have one of the most wicked senses of humor in the world and most of his ideas were lifted from everyday observations of the denizens of the small town in Arkansas where we went to school. I have to contact him see if he's up for more.
I drew this back in the mid-90's after I had discovered inking with a brush. Once I got the brush, I stopped using crow quills. It's hard to beat the organic character a Winsor& Newton series seven sable imparts on bristol. Anyhoo, enjoy. These are my people.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Digital Painting Bible
A student of mine. Reese by name, had the book that I've linked to here. (click title)
I know these kind of books are common but this one really seemed to have good information. Mine will be here Tuesday. I'll review it some more then.
What struck me was all the detail on settings that can stay arcane unless someone clearly points out what they do.
It's also cheap. 13 bucks. But it also seems to have a flimsy papeback binding. Might come apart eventually.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Norbert and Billy 3&4
Norbert and Billy
From the way-back machine, circa 1992. This was my first and only attempt at making a comic-strip for syndication. I noodled this out during my junior year of college when I was taking summer classes. Motivated by Scott's 'Cork' strip, I decided to dust this off and scan it in. I'll run the whole series if you guys like it.
Mark and Kirby rip-off
He draws on Yo! Gabba Gabba as of late, which I have yet to see.
oh yeah- click link for R U Experienced?
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Monday, September 08, 2008
Old Blog and Old Times
Last night I was invited to attend a group of concept artists who get together once a week to hang out, draw, chat and perhaps hire a model to pose. I went and it was very cool… and familiar. It was like the old TAG days had been revived!
At any rate, I’m bummed that I discovered this group as I’m headed out the door of the Bay Area, but I am inspired to find or start my own group up north. It brought back a lot of good memories of hanging out with you guys… thanks, guys & gals, for being part of TAG and providing me with fond memories and inspiration all these years. :)
Oh, and be sure to take a look at my old blog... I'm posting there again! http://rickart.blogspot.com/
At any rate, I’m bummed that I discovered this group as I’m headed out the door of the Bay Area, but I am inspired to find or start my own group up north. It brought back a lot of good memories of hanging out with you guys… thanks, guys & gals, for being part of TAG and providing me with fond memories and inspiration all these years. :)
Oh, and be sure to take a look at my old blog... I'm posting there again! http://rickart.blogspot.com/
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Trailer #2 is here:
Just click on the title to go there. It's similar, just shuffled a bit and with different text.
This week I'm going to try to put together a video that explains how the game is played ... it'll involve green screen, so wish me luck!
This week I'm going to try to put together a video that explains how the game is played ... it'll involve green screen, so wish me luck!
Friday, September 05, 2008
Little After Effects Movie for The Cyber Ring
Here's a first look at the first trailer for The Cyber Ring, a reality game show that I'll be pitching to Endemol through Talpa Creative. So much fun to pitch stuff. I'm finalizing (simplifying) the details of how to play the game right now.
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Tutorial from Conceptart.org
Title is a link to the thread of HULKING, TRAIL-CLEARING ROBOT SHATTERS TREES WITH RAKE-LIKE CLAWS .
I'm using this in my next class at Otis
The second image is a student's reaction to "A Poacher finds an Alien in his Steel Trap." Pretty good I thought.
Nice TAG logo at the top of the page by the way. Jeff probably?
Laundry Day
On Tom's recommendation, zipping over here from Facebook TAG.
So here's the sketch for my new book with Clarion -- I just got the news yesterday that they bought it! This is the first book I've sold based on one spread (sketch) and the manuscript. Wow, that's a lot less work than doing the whole dummy before I show it to the publisher. So, I think this is pretty unique -- very much a graphic novel format in a 32 page picture book for little kids. I'm inspired by artists from Sendak (everything) to Shaun Tan (The Arrival) to Brian Selznick (The Invention of Hugo Cabret) and hope I've got my own little take on the idea.
So here's the sketch for my new book with Clarion -- I just got the news yesterday that they bought it! This is the first book I've sold based on one spread (sketch) and the manuscript. Wow, that's a lot less work than doing the whole dummy before I show it to the publisher. So, I think this is pretty unique -- very much a graphic novel format in a 32 page picture book for little kids. I'm inspired by artists from Sendak (everything) to Shaun Tan (The Arrival) to Brian Selznick (The Invention of Hugo Cabret) and hope I've got my own little take on the idea.
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Monday, September 01, 2008
I DO SELL GOONS
This post is for a certain TAG member that I happen to know will be turning 55 this month. I was reminded of this while reading a Tommy Tomorrow story that shows that in the enlightened year of 2061, workers will be required to retire at the age of 55! To learn the identity of the mystery TAG member in question, just unscramble the anagram that is the title of this post. Other variations include "GOIL'S NOODLES", "LESS GOOD LOIN", "I, GODLESS LOON", or "O, GODLESS LION", "LONE DOG SOILS", "OOLONG SLIDES", "LO, LEO SINS, GOD", "LI'L GOOD NOSES", "LOG SLIDE SOON" and "DOG NOISES, LOL".
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