Monsters Series 2 Sketch cards

I Was one of 5 artists to work on an all sketch card set called "Monsters" series 2. Other artists from the Wacky packages gang involved are Neil Camera, Brent Engstrom, Smokin Joe, and Joe Simko. There are about 200 cards all together, and are being auctioned off in sets of 5 on ebay right now. All auctions , I believe, end on Halloween so don't miss out! Here are some of the cards that I drew for the set.

MF Galery

I have a painting in the MF Galleries 9th Annual Halloween art show. The opening was last Friday, but it looks like a bunch of wonderful art is on display if you are in the Brooklyn area. My painting is titled "Put That Down!"

Cincinnati Comic Expo

I will be at the Cincinnati Comic Expo on September 17th , doing sketches and selling some art. I am not sure of my table # yet, but somewhere in artist's Alley. If You are in town drop by and say Hello!

I also just finished a new Limited Halloween postcard. There are 27 copies of this one, and I will add it to my Big cartel store on Monday.

The Horrible Hag Lantern

Even though it is still in the 90's here in New Orleans, subconsciously I know that August is half over and that Fall is right around the corner. My mind is creeping back towards Foggy chilled Halloween nights. The 1st piece I have made based on this new Inspiration is the "Horrible Hag" lantern. An edition of 10 8" x 8.75 lanterns all hand cut and assembled with paper face transparency. I listed one on ebay today.

Wacky Package Painting: Gloo Berry

This is the card I painted for the newest release of Topps Wacky Packages Postcards. I feel very lucky to have worked on the 1st Wacky Packages parody of Boo Berry. The gag was written by Paul Harris. This set also includes Frankenberry & Count Chocula Parodies. Hooray!

CGC Virtual Comic Con Limited Edition Spook Show Poster

This Saturday & Sunday, at the CGC Collector's Society Virtual Comic Convention I will have 4 copies of this poster for sale. This measures 13" x 19" and is printed on 100 lb archival cotton board with lightfast inks. I will have a few other pieces of art listed as well, but I do not have much available right now. You will need to sign up if you wish to purchase anything during the event.

This Variation will be auctioned off, with all proceeds going to the HERO Initiative charity

Wacky Packages Series 7 Postcards

I have a painting and sketch cards in the newest set of Limited edition cards. These sell out very fast, so if you are interested you will have to move quick. Here is the web address. I will post an image of my painting after the sets hit the streets next week.

Hearse Talk Episode 3

I have been "immortalized" by Michael Bonfiglio & Halsey Shelton in their "Hearse Talk" series of interviews. Some ridiculous fun for all.... I hope.

New Postcard Time!

I just finished the newest limited card, there will be 18 copies of "Lunge", each is embossed with gilded highlights on the front. The cards measure 3.5" x 5.5" and are available on my bigcartel shop.

Black Cat Mystery #50

I finished this 10" x 15" recreation of the classic Black Cat Mystery cover today. Makes me want to Halloween-ize a few more classics!

Last Halloween Postcard Painting until June

I listed this on ebay today, "Waiting to Ripen" is a 4" x 6" watercolor & ink postcard painting. This will be the last piece I do for a couple weeks as I relax a bit leading up to my wedding.

New Halloween Postcard Release

The newest Limited Halloween card is titled "Breakthrough", and will be added to my big cartel shop on monday morning. This will be a run of only 12 copies, each embossed and gilded, except for #1/12 which will have a drawing on the back instead of embossing. #1/12 will be listed on ebay this morning. Following the sell out of this release, a variation will be available in a less limited capacity and without the embossing or gilding.

Also hitting ebay today, a hand drawn & painted 4" x 6" postcard titled "Reel Around the Candle"

The next Wacky Packages postcard series is coming soon from Topps. I have some paintings in this set, and will provide information as soon as it becomes available.

Have a great Mother's Day!

Recent Halloween art

These two pieces are hitting ebay this week. Both are exploring different techniques and color choices.

"The Main Ingredient" is postcard sized watercolor, graphite & ink.

"The Taunt" is 5.5" x 8.5" and is watercolor & ink with more subdued colors than I usually use.

Kaiju For Japan

I am participating in a group sale to benefit victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Kaiju For Japan is a collection of artist made goods varying from custom painted figures to paintings and prints. I have donated 4 custom Japanese vinyl monsters. I painted each one with Montana Gold Spraypaint. The theme I have gone with is Despair and hope, so there is a light and dark version of the two characters I chose to paint. The Shop goes Live Friday April 22nd, it will appear to be under maintenance until that day. Kaiju for Japan Shop These are the 4 Pieces I donated, prices range from $50 to $200. Check out the sale, lots of great pieces being offered and all for a good cause. Here is a preview.

Big Cartel

I have closed down the regular store section of the website and am in the process of moving it into a Bigcartel shop. I like the cleanliness and ease of uploading. This will allow me to offer more one off pieces as well as things not directly related to halloween. As time allows over the next couple weeks I will continue to add new and old pieces.

Debuting in the shop is a new mini die cut transparency version of the Haunted Log. This is the first color version and is limited to only 4 copies.

His Majesty

My newest Painting in the Halloween Portrait series... His Majesty. This went on ebay today.

2 more sculptures

The Leafy Miser has a pull out plug in the bottom, and silver accents on his stem, eyes & leafy ears. The Cat Clown has a blue light on one side, and a purple on the other, with a black fade down the middle. Silver highlights his chin, forehead & Button.







I had fun making the veggie man so I made two more. I am going for a carnival chalkware sort of color approach on these.

New Sculpture!

I decided to try a new technique with sculpture, so here is the 1st attempt. This is a 9" tall veggie man candy container with removable head. He is made of polymer clay and sits on a vintage wood base. A jaunty guy with some serious swagger in his step!

Scout!

Brand new painting on postcard sized paper listed on ebay 3/13/11. I wanted to get back to basics on this one and do a straight up gouache painting with simple imagery.

Mini Die Cut #6

I am back home and catching up after a week visiting friends and family. Time to get some new things ready for ebay!

I just finished the newest mini Die Cut. There are only 6 of this one being made, each one is hand cut & embossed. #1 of 6 is green, the other 5 are orange.




Also going up on the 26th a New ATC and a Postcard sized painting

The Poisoner



Suiting Up

Halloween at Raynham Hall

This week's ebay postcard sized painting is based on the classic ghost photo, The Brown Lady Of Raynham Hall. I first saw this Photo in 2nd grade when I checked a book about ghosts out of the school library. Since then , this has always been there in the back of my mind influencing most of what I do or what interests me. It dawned on me I never directly incorporated it into anything yet, so I did this small painting. I think I will eventually do a larger oil of a similar image.

The Brown Lady..... Some Say you can see some children in there with her, but who can say for sure.

Ghoulish Ride

I have finished my first acrylic painting of the new year "Ghoulish Ride" which will be made into a limited edition postcard in February. I have listed it for sale on ebay here. This one was an experiment in expressive color & atmospheric techniques.

Major Website Update

I have had several complaints that there was no way to see everything I have been making lately since I branched out into more limited edition paper pieces. I just put together a webpage that shows every piece in chronological order with pertinent details. If any are still available they can be purchased from that page as well. You can see the new page HERE!


And since a post without pictures is depressing, here are a few random images.

The Vegetable Oracle

I have been wanting to do a fortune game for an entire year, and finally finished my first one this morning... "The Vegetable Oracle" A working spinner sets your future to the fates if you dare take a spin. This is limited to 15 copies and measures 8" x 10"

The first copy has just been listed on ebay

HARVEYxSHIVERBONES

This is a recent commission i finished based on my interpretation of this Black Cat Mystery Cover. The owner of the original art to that classic wanted me to do a shiverbones-ized version, and this is the result.

Happy New Year!

The days grow longer very slightly, warmth promises to come back, and I am excited about getting some new designs done for 2011.

First up is the 2nd Candy & Toy box in the series of six, "The Moon". The toy in this one is a small moon face that has a slide up bat & black cat attached to it. PIctured below is the front & back of the box, and the toy in 2 positions.