Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
October 2009
Aint-It-Cool held a competition to redesign the theatrical poster for Nic Cage's not-quite-a-remake of Bad Lieutenant, the goal in mind to communicate the reported craziness and surreality of the film itself. I chose to focus on the insane amount of drugs in which Cage's character indulges.
October 2009
Aint-It-Cool held a competition to redesign the theatrical poster for Nic Cage's not-quite-a-remake of Bad Lieutenant, the goal in mind to communicate the reported craziness and surreality of the film itself. I chose to focus on the insane amount of drugs in which Cage's character indulges.
9: Luxo the Destroyer
September 2009
Another DeviantArt competition, the goal of which to design a robotic creature - constructed from found objects - based on those in the animated film 9. My creation, the body of which includes a lava lamp, hacksaw, and umbrella - is lovingly named 'Luxo' after the Pixar mascot. This piece represents roughly 15-20 hours of digital illustration.
September 2009
Another DeviantArt competition, the goal of which to design a robotic creature - constructed from found objects - based on those in the animated film 9. My creation, the body of which includes a lava lamp, hacksaw, and umbrella - is lovingly named 'Luxo' after the Pixar mascot. This piece represents roughly 15-20 hours of digital illustration.
Paper Heart
July 2009
A DeviantArt contest right up my alley: movie poster design! Bit of a strange one, though; design a poster for the film Paper Heart answering the question 'What does love mean to me?' but without using any actual images from the film. So, my entry is an amalgam of various childlike definitions of love, ranging from pop culture (Nat King Cole, 'love is a battlefield', etc.) to simple iconography like the rose or the dancing couple.
July 2009
A DeviantArt contest right up my alley: movie poster design! Bit of a strange one, though; design a poster for the film Paper Heart answering the question 'What does love mean to me?' but without using any actual images from the film. So, my entry is an amalgam of various childlike definitions of love, ranging from pop culture (Nat King Cole, 'love is a battlefield', etc.) to simple iconography like the rose or the dancing couple.
Not-So-Secret Agent
July 2009
Threadless entry, putting a humorous spin on the classic James Bond opening. The placement of the design was a continual issue; the inital idea was to have it wrap around from the front to the back, but the consensus from the comments I received preferred the frontal placement. Just shows you a brilliant idea isn't always as brilliant as you think.
July 2009
Threadless entry, putting a humorous spin on the classic James Bond opening. The placement of the design was a continual issue; the inital idea was to have it wrap around from the front to the back, but the consensus from the comments I received preferred the frontal placement. Just shows you a brilliant idea isn't always as brilliant as you think.
Ol' Buddy
July 2009
Threadless design challenge, to illustrate the concept of something 'Pre-Loved'. A common image submitted was that of a beat-up stuffed animal, and I fell into that groove myself, basing my design on a certain stuffed tiger who shall remain nameless. Response to this, particularly the use of the arms, was very positive.
July 2009
Threadless design challenge, to illustrate the concept of something 'Pre-Loved'. A common image submitted was that of a beat-up stuffed animal, and I fell into that groove myself, basing my design on a certain stuffed tiger who shall remain nameless. Response to this, particularly the use of the arms, was very positive.
Borden CLVR
May 2009
Ain't-It-Cool News contest, the goal of which was to design a satirical, darkly humorous print ad in the vein of the movie Robocop. I didn't win, but I did make Quint's top 10. Here, I'm poking fun at the numerous multi-blade shaving razors on the market. Warning: Graphic content and cruelty to facial hairs depicted within!
May 2009
Ain't-It-Cool News contest, the goal of which was to design a satirical, darkly humorous print ad in the vein of the movie Robocop. I didn't win, but I did make Quint's top 10. Here, I'm poking fun at the numerous multi-blade shaving razors on the market. Warning: Graphic content and cruelty to facial hairs depicted within!
Adidas: Smear
May 2009
DeviantArt and Adidas-sponsored contest, simple titled 'Fingerpainting', in which the entry must somehow incorporate the classic Adidas logo. I dug up an sketch of myself I did in college and used it as the basis for this entry. Obviously an outdated image; I still have hair in it.
May 2009
DeviantArt and Adidas-sponsored contest, simple titled 'Fingerpainting', in which the entry must somehow incorporate the classic Adidas logo. I dug up an sketch of myself I did in college and used it as the basis for this entry. Obviously an outdated image; I still have hair in it.
WW(blank)
May 2009
You might recall the story of two very different organizations that happened to have the same acronym. One sued the other, forcing them to chance their company name, despite having had it for decades without issue. This design is a years-later commentary on that lawsuit. Plus an excuse to draw a panda in a wrestling uniform.
May 2009
You might recall the story of two very different organizations that happened to have the same acronym. One sued the other, forcing them to chance their company name, despite having had it for decades without issue. This design is a years-later commentary on that lawsuit. Plus an excuse to draw a panda in a wrestling uniform.
G vs E: Heavenly Noogie
April 2009
Wacom and DeviantArt-sponsored contest to depict in whatever fashion the 'good vs. evil' conflict. I based this on an old sketch of myself and a friend from college, though there's a bit of a role reversal; she's a bit more on the devlish side than I am.
April 2009
Wacom and DeviantArt-sponsored contest to depict in whatever fashion the 'good vs. evil' conflict. I based this on an old sketch of myself and a friend from college, though there's a bit of a role reversal; she's a bit more on the devlish side than I am.
Darkstalkers Tribute
March 2009
Udon Entertainment recently held a competition for fans to contribute artwork to an upcoming 'Darkstalkers Tribute' book, like they did for Street Fighter. This is an super-enhanced version of my Darkstalkers v2 poster (see Posters), and it sadly did not make the cut. Curses, foiled again!
March 2009
Udon Entertainment recently held a competition for fans to contribute artwork to an upcoming 'Darkstalkers Tribute' book, like they did for Street Fighter. This is an super-enhanced version of my Darkstalkers v2 poster (see Posters), and it sadly did not make the cut. Curses, foiled again!
Choose Your Badass
February 2009
You've seen the image a thousand times; the wanderer traveling the proverbial long and winding road with none but the wind to guide him (or something like that). The gag is, you get to customize him based on certain classic archetypes. So choose: music, weaponry, or loooooooove?
February 2009
You've seen the image a thousand times; the wanderer traveling the proverbial long and winding road with none but the wind to guide him (or something like that). The gag is, you get to customize him based on certain classic archetypes. So choose: music, weaponry, or loooooooove?
Speak Visual
January 2009
Contest sponsored by DeviantArt and Nvidia. The object was to incorporate the Nvidia logo into the design, and describe how artwork 'speaks visual'. The essay accompanying my entry likely only coroborates accusations of my being brain damaged.
January 2009
Contest sponsored by DeviantArt and Nvidia. The object was to incorporate the Nvidia logo into the design, and describe how artwork 'speaks visual'. The essay accompanying my entry likely only coroborates accusations of my being brain damaged.
Feel Like Makin'...
January 2009
Submitted for Threadless' 'The Joy of Text' competition. This one got a very good response during scoring, and the final average was my best yet. I had the song in mind when I designed it, but apparently I inspired more 'Home Improvement' flashbacks.
January 2009
Submitted for Threadless' 'The Joy of Text' competition. This one got a very good response during scoring, and the final average was my best yet. I had the song in mind when I designed it, but apparently I inspired more 'Home Improvement' flashbacks.
Pleased To Meet You
December 2008
'...Hope you guess you my name!' Was trying to be subtle with the musical reference here. Well, as subtle as Satanic imagery typically has it in itself to be. Sketched this on paper first, then had some fun with it in Illustrator.
December 2008
'...Hope you guess you my name!' Was trying to be subtle with the musical reference here. Well, as subtle as Satanic imagery typically has it in itself to be. Sketched this on paper first, then had some fun with it in Illustrator.
Rock/Paper/Scissors Is For Wussies
August 2008
Threadless entry, the point of which was to upgrade the old Rock/Paper/Scissors game: Grenade/Chainsaw/Batman! I suspect Batman would replace Rock as the one people think 'never loses'. This one got a very mixed reaction during voting.
August 2008
Threadless entry, the point of which was to upgrade the old Rock/Paper/Scissors game: Grenade/Chainsaw/Batman! I suspect Batman would replace Rock as the one people think 'never loses'. This one got a very mixed reaction during voting.
Clint Descending A Staircase
November 2007
Another Threadless entry, this time based on the 'Il Buono' section of my 'Dollars Trilogy' paintings (see Academic). This one got a pretty good response during the voting period, but the average score turned out lower than I'd anticipated, and more than a year down the road I haven't gotten any good news. Really thought I had a winner with this one...*sob*
PURCHASE PRINT
November 2007
Another Threadless entry, this time based on the 'Il Buono' section of my 'Dollars Trilogy' paintings (see Academic). This one got a pretty good response during the voting period, but the average score turned out lower than I'd anticipated, and more than a year down the road I haven't gotten any good news. Really thought I had a winner with this one...*sob*
PURCHASE PRINT
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
November 2007
I'm a huge fan of the movies, and was pretty excited about the TV series (Summer Glau is 'kidnapping plot' adorable). A trip to Hollywood for the premiere party was as stake, and sadly I was not in attendance. By the way, if you're not watching this show, you are terminated!
November 2007
I'm a huge fan of the movies, and was pretty excited about the TV series (Summer Glau is 'kidnapping plot' adorable). A trip to Hollywood for the premiere party was as stake, and sadly I was not in attendance. By the way, if you're not watching this show, you are terminated!
On A Dark Desert Highway
October 2007
My first serious Threadless entry ('serious' in that it made it past the first stage of voting), based on Drawing 1 of my 'Hotel California' series (see Academic). Someone described the negative space as 'sexy', and I'd have to agree.
October 2007
My first serious Threadless entry ('serious' in that it made it past the first stage of voting), based on Drawing 1 of my 'Hotel California' series (see Academic). Someone described the negative space as 'sexy', and I'd have to agree.
Death Sentence
July 2007
Studio-sponsored poster design contest, winner got $1000 plus a signed copy of the full-size printed poster. I designed this with those workplace 'motivational posters' in mind. Didn't win, didn't place. Oh well.
July 2007
Studio-sponsored poster design contest, winner got $1000 plus a signed copy of the full-size printed poster. I designed this with those workplace 'motivational posters' in mind. Didn't win, didn't place. Oh well.
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
May 2002
Sony Pictures sponsored a contest to design a poster for the film prior to its release. I'm not bitter that mine didn't make the finals; more that four of the five selected 'finalists' appeared to have taken all of five minutes to produce, leaving only one decent entry that naturally won, and supposedly would have been printed and displayed in theaters (I never saw a single one, myself).
May 2002
Sony Pictures sponsored a contest to design a poster for the film prior to its release. I'm not bitter that mine didn't make the finals; more that four of the five selected 'finalists' appeared to have taken all of five minutes to produce, leaving only one decent entry that naturally won, and supposedly would have been printed and displayed in theaters (I never saw a single one, myself).
The Darkness
May 2002
This contest, sponsored by Top Cow Comics and Comics2Film.com, called for a movie poster based on The Darkness. I almost didn't enter this one as I thought it was behind my capability; not only did I prove myself wrong, but the entry took first place. A box of assorted comic book collectibles showed up at my door soon thereafter.
May 2002
This contest, sponsored by Top Cow Comics and Comics2Film.com, called for a movie poster based on The Darkness. I almost didn't enter this one as I thought it was behind my capability; not only did I prove myself wrong, but the entry took first place. A box of assorted comic book collectibles showed up at my door soon thereafter.
