a couple of illustrations that will reappear in an animation I am currently working on. The animation is for an animated 'Avengers' title sequence (not the Marvel Comics 'Avengers', the 1960s tv show with Secret Agents John Steed and Emma Peel).

Hitchhiker's Guide...

Here is part of a sprawling project I did for the Douglas Adams novel the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. First is the cover. I'm not overly fond of the illustration...but I am very happy with the book design and the type. There are a couple of other pieces for this project, including an action figure and a collector's box, which I need to have photographed before posting them. But here is a taste of the figure, unpainted of course. For those unfamiliar with the story, the figure is named Zaphod Beeblebrox. He was the one time president of the galaxy, and had a second head and third arm grafted to his body. Dig in.

the Limey...

Here are a couple of images I did for the Steven Soderbergh movie 'The Limey'. I don't quite love the second image...yet. I think it's the main character that needs a little more resolution.

Graveyard Soldier...

Alright, I've always been fascinated by the two World Wars. The events leading up to the wars, the players involved, the motivations and, in this case, the costuming. This image was a costume study of a Canadian soldier, circa WWI. Now, I did take a few liberties -- the jacket is based on an Australian soldiers, and the collar is based on a Russian. What fascinated me most when reading up on the Wars was that soldiers had to carry upwards of 40 kilos worth of equipment when running into battle -- thus, the enormous backpack.

I would like to include some more smoke. As well, perhaps some phantoms chasing our good soldier through the graveyard. Regardless, enjoy!

The Domino's Pizza Noid...

I always wondered what became of the Domino's Pizza Noid. You know, the pizza destroying mascot of the 1980s. The Noid was always my favorite corporate mascot, mostly because he hated the companies product and made attempt after attempt to destroy it. Pretty hilarious marketing gimmick. Anyway, this three panel story theorized that the Noid did survive his debunking from mascot status, but has done nothing but consume Domino's Pizza since. Poor bugger.

Corus Entertainment Annual Report (mock)...

The illustration class had an annual report project as a final assignment this term. I chose to do a 6-page comic for Corus Entertainment (a Canadian broadcasting company). There are a few panels I want to redraw, as well as all of page 4. Other than that I really like the direction these pages started to take. I'm also proud of the fact I coloured all of this is one day (as well as inked one of the six pages). Dig in!

Super Dad...

This image is supposed to accompany an article about children's realization that their fathers are normal guys and not he-men. I'm still trying to develop a colour vocabulary. I'm getting there.

If Looks Could Kill Art Boutique (Monster Mash)...

I love the Looks Could Kill Boutique. This is the second show I am taking part in there. These images are a little older -- but are still amongst my favorite subject matter...MOVIE MONSTERS! Yee-Ha!

More 1960s Television

These two were part of a four piece series based on my favorite television from the 1960s. There are two more pieces for 'the Prisoner' and 'the Wild, Wild West' that I would like to take another crack at. I'm extremely happy with the sequential story-telling in the 'Get Smart' piece. Lots of fun.

Psycho...

I'm not a particularly confident acrylic painter -- though I'm excited about how the Mother Bates piece is turning out. Though I think it is only about 60% painted.

Both pieces were for a Protagonist/Antagonist assignment for my Figure Illustration class. There are a lot of hidden symbols in the Norman Bates/Protagonist piece -- so hidden I'm not sure anyone can see them. Hi-Oh!