It's Automatic, it's Systematic, it's Hydromatic...

Why it's a quickie poster for a production of Grease (who can pass that up), put together by my sister's family. I love different challenges throughout the workday. It's hard to tell from the small reproduction here but the final poster has a lot of digital wear and tear on it. Can't wait to see how this prints up.

Hellbound for Vegas

This quick sketch could easily be the antithesis of everything I believe in; shooting guns wildly, animal carnage, wasting perfectly good whiskey, leather fringe, Vegas...and yet combined - kinda cool. Inspired by nothing in particular and everything I've been drinking.

A little more GX for your viewing pleasure

A bit of Cloverfield camera-work in Paris, some flash back and forths in time, a birthday party and a talking monkey. Working in animation is never boring.
Hope you enjoy the sneak peak!

(click HERE to view the boards in more detail.)

Merry Belated Christmas

and a very Happy New Year to all!

Of course you know...this means WAR

It's full out war against the superbugs on Cartoon Network's Generator Rex
(click HERE to view the boards in more detail.)

Scrooge! The Musical...take...um...3?

Scrooge, (the Musical) is one of the most popular regional theater musicals. Every other year it seems I'm coming up with a new presentation on this old gem. Good for me, as it allows me to try a different approach each time. This time, inspired by the Disney movie and more classic children books, I tried my hand at an old school, straight up, illustration style poster (that would still be readable at a passing glance). Per the client's request, lots of love and light on the Humbug.

U2 and the Blackberry ad that almost was...

I had the distinct pleasure and honor to work with the hip wunderkind at Lucid to produce a set of unused boards for a U2/Blackberry ad (you may have seen something similar all over your television lately). But what fun we had putting this together. Here's a few choice frames.

Let me introduce my Advertising Mini-Site

Thought I'd share my attempt at putting my Advertising work all in one easy to view mini-site. Hope you enjoy.




click on the image to go to the mini-site"

Doin' the Do

Can't post much yet (since I don't have much done), but a heads up that I'm working on the latest Scooby Doo Dvd and I couldn't be happier. Scooby has been my hands down favorite cartoon since I was just a boy detective.  This particular DVD is being headed up by Spike Brandt & Tony Cervone - the boys who brought you the fantastic Duck Dodgers series.  More info on the crew and pics as we go along. Til then:

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from me to you!

Border Patrol Spot hits market.

A few posts back (* My Part in the War on Terror ) I showed off some illustrations I did for a spot for JWT for the US Border Patrol. The spot has hit the airwaves (so keep your eyes peeled). Below is a link that hopefully will lead you to a posting of the final spot. As you can see, the final spot is very different from what we started with. Still, it's nice to see the effort pay off.

For the time being, you can see the spot here:

Border Patrol Spot on Adwired.com

And the Emmy goes to...

Well, somebody else. Somebody far less deserving and nowhere near as handsome as the Disney crew! But how could they be. Even so, they can't take away the fact that we had a fantastic time (it's never bad to see all your old friends, and dressed up no less!) I always thought the only time I'd see Dave in a tux he would be in a casket! We met such great people from the rest of the Disney nominees to some really great talent from other networks! But we're the kind of group you could put to work on a chain gang, and bitch as we may, we'd have a great time together. Thank you Disney for making this such a magnificent event. Special thanks to the most supportive team I've ever worked with: Dave, Don, Brian, Angi, Nancy, Lisa, Nicole, Rob and of course Rich and Gary (and a backward thanks to Jeff for the opportunity and my man Joe for the support). (I think I should wear tuxes far more often!)

Up for an Emmy...

Thanks to the fantastic work of David Harman (director), Don Mackinnon (director) and Kurt Anderson (storyboard), I have been included in the nomination for Outstanding Main Title Design...or something like that...for My Friend's Tigger and Pooh. I have been rehearsing my acceptance speach all month in which I thank everyone and Disney and of course my Animation-widow of 16 years (for those partners of Animation artists, they'll understand). In all actuality, I have no delusions about winning, but it's really nice to receive the support from the people who's opinions matter most to you. So in case I don't get to say it out loud, thanks Dave, Don, Kurt, Angi, Lori, Nancy, Mary and everyone else at Disney...and thanks Joe.

Kickin' Shell and takin' names

Decided to try something a little different and show work that is a little rougher than I usually post. These are my thumbnails for a new opening for a long running kids show. Action! Action! Action! 2 different takes on a drive by fight:

Since it's a new opening, we get to play more with CG backgrounds and a higher grade of animation than we can usually get in an episode. So the action here is all presented in 1 camera move; pulling out panning and spinning around. Anyway - just thought it was pretty fun to look at and hoped it might be a bit informative about my process.

Avengers...RECESS!

Did a little segment for this project for Marvel under the excellent direction of Jay Oliva (a fantastic artist, great action boarder and all around great friend). Buy 2 for every kid you know! Should be a fun movie (brought to you by the same kids that made the Ultimate Avengers movies, Iron Man (oh yeah - worked on that with Jay also! - check it out too! - in Best Buys everywhere!).

My part in the war on terror...

This recent spot is nothing if not "All American" I didn't even post the tricycle with the American flag on the back of it (no joke - but it works!), but you get the picture. Not all pieces are here (it's actually quite extensive) so don't worry if you feel like you're missing some of the story. Keeping the style realistic, simple and elegant really helps sell the concept without sending the whole thing overboard emotionally (which could happen all to easily). With great writing and art direction (all this info will be updated once we get closer to air date) this is a good example of how people who might, at first blush, be a bit cynical to a clients message can really connect with the parts that resinate with all people and produce an effective campaign.

Arm like a tornado...

Like this recent drawing for a client, I'm working like mad, but keeping the light at the end of tunnel in sight. Since the move to New York it's all about getting the balance right. So far, so good. Very good. So much cool stuff coming down the pike, I'll probably be posting a lot more often.

Does anyone else smell...Turtles?

Here's just a sneak peak at one of the 99 things I'm up to right at the moment. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I think I've worked on every season since they started back up (my 1st boss Chuck Patton was the founding director of the new series). !






It's always fun to play in the Turtle pond, and this latest season is really great. New toys, new worlds and best of all...a new title, which I'm working on as well! I can't show you anything yet, but stay tuned, because when it's done, it's going to be less of an opening and more of a RIDE

YouTube me and Smile.

A little while back I did some work for one of my favorite clients; Copacino & Fujikado. We did some work on a campaign for Washinton Dental. Well now you can see how a little drawing can go a long way. I've posted pics from the pitches (2 that got made and 2 that I just liked the images) and the advertisements that came from them.











Now go brush your bicuspids!

Shakespeare (abridged)

Did a little promotional piece for a theater. Thought I'd share: