A series?

Jeff pointed out that these four images seem to form some sort of a little series. I did them all around the same time but didn't intend for them to work like that - so what was it that made them go together so well? My initial thoughts were that they all seem both somber and surreal, but on closer inspection I realised that they're all looking down and to the right. Sheesh, talk about uninspired! The very top image, by the way, was done for my friend Rachel's birthday.

You should go check out Jeff's blog if I didn't already arouse your interest in the previous paragraph - the man has talent! I'll add him to the tiny list of artfriends on the right of this blog.

And here's a couple of sketchpages that haven't been posted elsewhere, to keep the punters happy. The girls arm didn't quite work out.

SJS

A CD cover I made for my little brother using my own photos - the album is a mix of the recordings Animal Collective did during the time they recorded the album Strawberry Jam. I tried to retain the visual aesthetic they went for with that album and the recent EP Water Curses.

Prayer Stairs

One (or is it two?) that Cory hasn't seen yet. The first is a sketch I had lying around that I coloured on a whim, the second is a speedpaint from a reference photograph, and the third is a collage of sketches done from more reference photos. I had a revelation about the way 'faux shadows' (there must be a proper name for them - shadows that are not from cast light but reflected light) work tonight at the bus stop - it's impossible to explain with words so hopefully I'll get around to using some photos or sketches later. I dunno though, I am quite lazy, and the subject is probably pretty boring to anyone that isn't me :P

Artspaz

Trying to loosen up a bit with my sketches I guess...

The Jellyfish Girl

All stuff that's been posted elsewhere I'm afraid - new stuff in the next entry! This last page is a bunch of villain concepts I did for my hugely talented bud Cory for his comic-in-the-works.

C9

Weekly activities and things on the Cloud9 forum - a great way to make myself actually draw, though I really should try to come up with something original and of my own at some point...

From the fight my character thread, following the hugely talented Ninth.

Erm, fighting robots.

And some interpretation of Mickey Mouse.

My Dearest Friend