Creative Confusion

Wall Street Journal

Here's this weeks Wall Street Journal cover by yours truly. Turned out pretty cool I think. I had to seriously tone down the caricatures, especially on the butler, but all in all I like it. I tried to use a very limited pallet on this one as well in order to get that "rich mahogany" type of room with all its reflections. Turned out pretty much like I had planned colorwise.

Willie Nelson

I really like how this one turned out! AND......it makes me smile which nowadays is a feat unto itself!!!

Chumming For Chubbies

What if the roles were reversed? I know I'd probably swim unwittingly out into the abyss for a juicy, fresh burger, only to find out I'm actually the one on the menu!! Luckily Great Whites haven't figured that out yet! Happy Days.

P.S. I don't look like that!! lol

Wall Street Journal "THE HAMPTONS"

I did this one for the WSJ awhile ago but just haven't got around to posting it. The space above is obviously for TITLE and they actually placed print on each of the balls as well. All in all I really liked it and the idea was great too. I love working for them. They're so professional and MT is really easy to deal with. It truly makes a world of difference in this industry when you get to work with competent, professional people who respect not only what you do, but your time as well. Always treat!!

Anniversary

I did this several months ago for a very special friend and her parent's 50th wedding anniversary! 50!! I can't even imagine. Anyways, apparently it went over like gangbusters and everybody just loved it which in the end is what it's all about!! Happy Days!

Skateboard Boy

Wanted to lighten up the portfolio a little with some kids and animals type work thanks to a few suggestions. I especially like caricaturing animals so this one was really fun. I'm trying to play around with paint and light as well and create different "feels" and looks since the illustration world is always evolving. Always learning, never giving up!!! Critiques?

Marylin Monroe

Figured I'd take a shot at a classic. Still just figuring things out, but always enjoying the adventure.
Critques are always welcome!!

Danny Devito

Because...it's caricature...and who better than Devito!

Recipe to Riches

I was lucky enough to do all the caricatures of the contestants for the 2012 Recipe to Riches television show. It was a blast and in the end, really cool to see my stuff on all the Superstore advertising, packaging, store stand-ups and even on the show. One of the contestants was so happy with their caricature they cut it out and send it around the world with their friends creating little photos of the caricature in front of the Eiffel Tower and other world landmarks. Very cool!!!

Stephen King

Because clowns are CREEPY!!!

Ice-T anyone?

And I figured since I'm on the topic of "ICE"...Just a little doodle to relax.

Frank

What can you say?

Weekend Investor

Another one for Wall Street Journal. I thought this one was a really cool idea, especially the "dead" hand controling everyone in the foreground. Love working for M over there and always have a blast.

I like how this one works as a piece, but I'm finding that there is a definite line between what I as an artist would do and what I'm being paid to do. Everyone has their own ideas and it can be difficult at times to gel them all together. Add to that the restrictions of the page including titles, text, colors, political correctness etc. and you learn real fast as an artist how to make things "work" for everybody.

Anyways, critiques are always welcome and thanks for stopping by.

Weekend Investor

Original art

As it appeared in the paper.

Another one for WSJ. Loved this one. I thought the idea was pretty funny and for those of you who don't know that handsome devil in the foreground.....Welcome to the beauty that is me! Hopefully the A.L. on the sweater gave it away.

Dirty Harry

As it appeared in the paper

Close up.

Quick turnaround on this one for the Wall Street Journal, but I really enjoyed it. Who doesn't love Clint and his big ol' phalic gun! Anyway, the art director was awesome to work with and I can't wait to do some more work for them. Thanks for stoppin by and critiques are ALWAYS welcome.