Wednesday, March 18, 2009

New Internationalist UK :: Another Side of Paradise

For a upcoming article in the New Internationalist by Author Lindsey Collen a Mauritian novelist who looks back on her country’s recent past to see how class strife disguises itself as culture clash.

Excerpt :: "I met an old woman in the homeless people’s movement in the 1990s who said: ‘I am scared to leave Plaine Verte [where she had illegally built a tin shack on state land] because I came here from Baie du Tombeau in the race wars.’ This is what affected her most: ‘They broke my fishbowl. I ran with my two little boys and a babe in arms, looking back at the goldfish gasping on the red cement floor.’ People who have to flee are left with vivid memories for decades. "



The version being used in the magazine won't have the brown weathered frame.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Toro Magazine :: Bad Beat City Ep 20

Here's the latest installment on-line. Enjoy.

Sneak-peak below.



Sneak-peak at Ep 19 if ya missed it.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Treasury & Risk Magazine :: Cover

Client wanted a 'Ironman' inspired character for their cover. Rising up out of the molten ruins of Wall St , a bit of a challenge considering I don't do a lot of straight-up superhero type stuff. A really enjoyable job too.

It took a coupla passes to nail his 'look'.



Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

'I Wish Someone Had Told Me' :: Book illustrations

Last fall I was approached to provide some B&W interior illos and a color cover for a book about navigating your way successfully in your profession. The author , Tony Altilia , passes on experience, gleaned from working in the advertising industry at the highest level for many years.



Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Toro Magazine :: Bad Beat City Ep 16

A teaser panel panel from the latest installment of my ongoing strip at TORO magazine online.

UWB Man

A character design for a Japanese based company that creates technology for first responders like fire dept. and law enforcement. Another enjoyable departure for me.


Friday, December 12, 2008

Bettie Page 1923-2008

An 8" X 10" photo on my studio wall from an original negative. Always an inspiration.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Toro Magazine :: Bad Beat City Ep 15

A teaser panel panel from the latest installment of my ongoing strip at TORO magazine online.

marblemedia 2008 Holiday card

Every year the fine folks at marblemedia ask me to do their holiday card. Always a change of pace doing this gig. Enjoy!

Friday, November 21, 2008

Adweek Magazine :: 30th Anniversary issue

This issue showcased an exclusive photographic portfolio of 30 of the most influential people working in advertising, marketing and media today. I think I drew the 'long straw' because I was selected to do Steve Jobs & Jonathan Ive of Apple. Being devoted Mac user for nearly a decade now, it was a satisfying piece to do. The AD wanted to keep the look and feel of the piece simple and clean, just like a Mac ;)

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

3 Martinis #16 :: Alberta Venture Mag

All good things must eventually come to an end. Alas it was to be the case with this column. Def one of my favorite gigs to do. Enjoy!

Friday, October 31, 2008

Monday, October 20, 2008

New Internationalist :: Agribusiness

Technological advances don't always mean that things will be better for everyone.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Applied Arts Magazine

There's a nice article in the current issue of Applied Arts Magazine on Brandever Marketing Strategy , a company I did a coupla wine labels for , and a poster.

Here's a sneak peak. I did the 'Naramata Bench' poster , and an illo ( not shown ) on the back of the 'Whatchamacallit' label.


Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Toro Magazine :: Bad Beat City Ep 9

Latest installment of my ongoing comic strip for Toro Magazine online.I rarely show 'process' so I thought I'd give ya a sneak peak into it. I tend to do small roughs , just to get the narrative sorted out , and fairly loose pencils. This leaves me some latitude to take more risks when I get to the inking stage. My illustration work tends to be rather tightly drawn , so I'm quite enjoying doing the looser artwork that this gig affords.

Previous episodes available to view HERE.





Tools used :: Photoshop CS2 , Manga Studio , Strathmore paper , Pentel brush pen ,Tachikawa Fountain Pens

Monday, August 18, 2008

3 Martinis #13 :: Alberta Venture Mag

A sneak peek at the upcoming installment for the Three Martinis column I illustrate every month. The cushion has a drawstring which when pulled , heats up , ideal for sitting on at cold outdoor sporting events, and atop is a can of chili that is made with antacids as a primary ingredient thus alleviating the ensuing heart-burn. All this will make sense when you read the article . I'll try and post a link when it's up.

Monday, August 11, 2008

Magazine Group :: Virtual Learning

The exhilaration a student experiences when delving into the realm of the virtual world for the first time .......... or something like that ;)

Thursday, July 17, 2008

TORO Magazine :: Bad Beat City

Been doing some comics again for the newly re-launched TORO Magazine online . Latest installment can be seen here with links on the page to other episodes. The strip is providing me with a great opportunity to experiment with my storytelling and with my drawing style. I've been inking the strip with some new croquil fountain pens from Japan that I'm really liking. Enjoy!


Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Blueberry Wine label :: Brandever

A bit of a departure but a nice diversion. Shown is a wine label I designed & illustrated for a Blueberry Wine. 20's fruit crate labels was what I was given as a jumping off point . Did my best to channel a touch of Charles Dana Gibson in this one ;)

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Monday, June 16, 2008

VIBE Magazine :: Sex Survey Issue

Had a blast doing the illos for this gig. Pure pleasure, and an AD who was a dream to work with. There were 10 done in all , shown are some of my faves.Enjoy!






Saturday, June 07, 2008

3 Martinis #10 :: Alberta Venture Mag

With this latest installment it gave me the chance to finally draw Johnny Cash. Can't beat that.