End of blog 1

Hey gang. This is my last post. Check out my new blog here:

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If you're wondering why I did this, it's cause I want to just add more quality work--everyone deserves a second chance! Please visit often,

tchau,

Augusto

Scottish Noble

Trying to get back into digital painting again...

Redhouse College of Animation commercial

A rough cut of a commercial we at Hidden Door Cartoons Inc. did for the local college. Note that this song is not the one officially used and there was also a voice over added. Excuse the you tube quality :) Cheers!

Playblast Sketches 1

Hey everyone...been in Vancouver for the past 2 months working on a 3D contract. Trying to keep drawing and these are a sample of the playblast sketches I did between scenes. Nothing fancy, just doodles to keep the juices flowing. Cheers!

Scooter Boy Color

Happy New year everyone, hopefully more to come soon here!

Scooter Boy Black & White

Hey everyone. It's been a long time ( once again ) since I've update this blog...so I've decided to post an initial sketch I did of a painting I'm currently working on. It's been busy lately so I work on it sparingly and hopefully I'll be posting it soon. But here's the subject...cheerio!

Robo Warrior

A piece I did for a jam started by Myron. Can't wait to see what you guys do as well, and you know who you are! Drop a line, peace!

He-man!

Here's a quick one I did for the Imaginism site...note to beat the deadline I colored it quick. So it's not the best, but I hope the idea comes across...enjoyzerbeems!

Kat!

Here's a cat straight outta my childhood. I had this real mean looking cat when I lived on a farm for a bit. He would hunt jack rabbits. Then one day he left. Good to know you buddy!

Wine picnic

So seeing as I've been getting tons of comments lately I'm gonna throw this one out and see if there's any "biters", hehe. Please be kind. Cheerio.

Trump card

Hey all! It's been a little while ( I think I say that often ) so here's a sketch I did up in sketchbook and then colored up in photoshop. Take care!

Pseudo hero 2

Hello everyone. Here's a theme I kinda have going with these wanna be super heroes. The first one I did if you scroll down is the "Windbreaker". Maybe I'll do more not sure...haven't thought of what to call this guy yet though. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Cheerio!

Imperial Red Guard

In keeping with the star wars theme below, here is my latest addition. I guess I've often wondered what these guys looked like under the helmut. This obviously isn't a serious take on that though. Too bad there was never a fighting scene with the red guards. I'm always experimenting with different coloring techniques...thanks for checking this stuff out.

Yoda!!

Mike G. suggested that I draw a yoda along with him. So this is the sketch I came up with and quickly threw some color on. Cheers!

Ninja Girl Scout

Not sure what to call this one. I guess she's on the trail of something or someone.

Blog Dare

Mike G "dared" me to blog something today. I couldn't disappoint so I quickly colored this little piece up.

Q-Tip: old flash short

Found this old flash short I did a few years back when I was learning how to use the program. The sound may be a bit delayed so fast forward your brains slightly. Cheers!

Calgary Comic Con 2007

What can I say and how do I start? This past weekend was really great on many levels. First for seeing family and old friends again. Plus making new ones at the comic con. Above are some pics to help me tell the story in order.

First I met with my buddy from Bardel Myron. He's doing great in the prairies and we talked for some time. Great chatting again Myron ( you too Logan ).

Next day was the convention and my lovely wife Gin and I waited in line for a bit ( could have been worse ). I ran into Jenn first. It was good seeing her again and I wish we had more time to talk. My heart was going pretty good by the time I was there so I apologize Jenn if I seemed a little "out there".

Next I met with Jose Lopez. We talked a bit about art and the industry and I said I would return so I continued and met with Robin Mitchell and Alberto Ruiz. It was great putting faces to these names finally and I wish I had more time to pick their brains.

I continued and met with Bobby Chiu and Kei Acedera. What can I say about their work? Let me move on and I'll comment on work in a bit cause I loved all these guys' stuff. I next met with Patrick Morgan and David Colman. Talked a bit there too and was really impressed with the friendliness.

I last but not least went around and met with Stephen Silver. A self taught art juggernaut. I had to wait at most of these booths to speak to these guys due to the line ups. It was great. I then did end up meeting Octavio Rodriguez momentarily and introduced myself. His work kicks butt too and too bad I never got a photo with him. Next time Octavio!

All of the work I saw at these booths mentioned was and is so well done. I picked up a few books to stay pumped. Your guys' work has motivated me for some time, but now it's on a new level I feel. It has been a kick start to push what I loved in the beginning. Drawing. Conceptualizing. Designing. You all were super friendly, and the critiques I received from David and Bobby I've engraved in my brain. Valuable stuff. Cheers to you guys and to my wife ( who helped me carry so much and is such a support to me ) for making my first comic con such a great memory and an inspirational catalyst.

Misc. Creature

I'm here in Calgary and have finally finished this piece I started and picked at a while ago. Just having fun as usual...it's late gotta get some rest.

Mythunderstood Promo

Hey everyone...I know I know it's been a looonnngg while since my last post and mostly due to little projects ( and bigger ones ) like these that have been taking up my time. Check it out and enjoy!

Rabbit Warrior

Here's a much needed post. Been crazy busy with animation work load, so hopefully I'll have more time soon to keep drawing and painting.

Something different

This is my attempt at doing something different. I don't really draw robots so I thought I'd give it a shot. It's all a learning experience. Thanks to Marco Bucci and Todd Harris for leaving comments on my last post. You guys made my day and your work rocks! Take care.

Blog Monster!!

Hey this is the blog monster. I'm sure many of us ( animators, illustrators, artists, etc. ) have felt his compelling call to blog. Well I know I have. Let me sign off now before I sound to nerdy.

Dancing Midget Part 2

Hey everyone. Here's the art work I did based on the below video. I can't help but crack up everytime I watch it. This little man has inspired me. Cheers!

Dancing Midget

Here's the dancing midget. Man can he move!!

Shake hands?

This is a study done in photoshop. Trying to mix up my techniques and experiment. Thanks to all who left a comment last post! I appreciate it.

New avatar

I wasn't gonna post this but Mike G. convinced me. It's brand new for 2007! Enjoy.

Quick flash sketch

Here's a quick flash sketch. Inspired by my sons.

Mr. V

So this is the latest pseudo-super hero Mr. Viagra. He's the only hope for seniors around the world!!

Tumei Rider

Here's a pic of a "tumei" rider. They are the race that hunt and oppress the "eeros" (see below). Tried some different painting techniques--not 100% but it was fun to work on. Cheers!

Eero with Sword

Here's a little character I've been drawing for a while. Not sure what to call him, but I always pictured "his" kind as a race of simple warrior folk called "Eeros". I dunno, that's just in my head but this blog is about sharing so whallah!

Thermal Beaver

An idea Mike G. and I had this morning. It's a quick concept called "Thermal Beaver". Any comments ( almost any ) welcome. Cheers!

Cold walk!!

Here's a quick caricature of me walking to work yesterday. I haven't been this cold in a while after moving back to saskatoon from vancouver. Oh well, it will make the spring all the more welcome.

Minotaur

Just thought of how scary it would be if you ran into this guy in the labyrinth of King Minos.

Hunter girl

So it's been a little while since my last post. Here's a sketch I did to try to warm up to drawing again.

Canyon City

Here's another attempt at doing some concept stuff in painter...it's a whole other ball game than what I'm used to in drawing and animation. But man it sure is fun. Still I'm not 100% pleased with this piece just want to move on and learn some more. Take care all.

Painted Elf

Here's a crack at some more painter...I'm getting more practice so hopefully I can show some improvement in the months to come.

T-shirt

This was a design I did a while back for a t-shirt. I gotta real kick out of it but I think I may have offended several voice-crackin dudes out there. Oh well, I went through it too no worries.

Deadline!

Hey to all who happen to check this blog out. There hasn't been a post lately and it's cause I'm trying to meet a deadline. So here's a little something until I can devote more time to this blog. Welcome to the deadlines zone...wwwwaaaahhh! (yeah I'm going mental)

The Windbreaker!!

So, Mike G. told me to draw a fat wanna be super hero...well this is what I came up with...please don't stand behind him! Cheers...

Hidden Door Cartoons Inc.

Hey everyone, here's a shot of our new office...starting small for now, but even the greatest trees start as little seeds.

Prince Hammer!!

Concept piece of a character I'm working on.

Strike

Ok...this was fast...just something else we've been working on. Cheers!

Alien Samurai type thingy guy

Well...these are the first few sketches coming through in the new office Mike G. and I moved into. I'll try to keep more coming but things are pretty hectic this month. Maybe I'll color these up soon and experiment with different schemes. Thanks to all who keep checking this blog out!

Strong steel

Not too sure what the inspiration was for this piece...it's somewhat theraputic for me to draw such curvy figures and if you're laughing now, try it for yourself, you may be surprised!

Ugpup

Starting the day with a quick sketch....good way to get the juices flowing !!

Mood Man

I'm trying to stay sane and get through some efx scenes in flash...water is always a pain in that program, but can look cool if you stay on target...this was a piece reflecting my mood at the time...

Ogre

It's been awhile so I decided just to put up another random sketch...it's an orge type guy that could rip your arms off no prob. cheers!!

random butcher

like the title says

Got my Bancroft book!

My first sketches outta Tom's book...I maybe shouldn't be showing my progress but I'm having fun and just trying to keep drawing...

Guess Who??

My version of an old character...I did this after staying up all night meeting a deadline....I was pretty delirious during the process....

Gamorrean Guard

Thought I'd try a Star Wars character in a different style...I still wanna color this but no time right now...keep posted for the render!

This is only a quick color...the scan wasn't the cleanest so I'm gonna leave it at that...

Hack it Up!

one of my favorite things to do...although it's been quite a while...*sigh*

Swimtastic

Ahhh....summertime!

random sketch

just a quick random sketch to keep the juices flowin between scenes!!

quick sketch

quick sketch using sketchbook again...getting familiar with the tools.

Ladycat

not a genre I do a whole lot of....so I thought I might get some practice!

testing Sketchbook Pro

This is a quick sketch I did to try out sketchbook pro...very simple and fun to use!

This piece was inspired by the game Rome Total War...there's the clean drawing and the rendered version...had to stop painting it cause I just kept adjusting things here and there...maybe there'll be another soon...