Big Painting part 1

Got a call a couple days ago from a friend who just bought a new place. He asked me if I would be interested in doing a healthy sized painting for his new place. With a big smile on my face I told him "I'd love to!" I'm really excited to start this (just tossing around some ideas). One, It's one of the bigger painting I'm about to tackle, and two, my friend is also one of my favorite skateboarders. Check him out, and look for some sketches for the painting coming soon.

Scribbles # 1

Scribbles from my sketch book. Sometimes more then scribbles, but still from the sketch book. This scribble was done at PDX airport a few months ago. This guy had a crazy resemblance to my Dad. Okay, Minus the glasses, and my day has a full beard. But other then that!! I couldn't stop myself if I wanted to. The drawing had to be done.

Flowing with Concrete

Skating myself for around 20years now. I've wondered that simple ?? of why? Gary answers it for me. Thanks Gary!

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Deja View: Frank Thomas' Squirrels

LOVE SQUIRRELS, LOVE THOMAS' WORK!!
Deja View: Frank Thomas' Squirrels: Let's stay with "Sword in the Stone" for a moment. Juan Alfonso asked to see some squirrel sketches from this film, so here they are. Fran...

Ed Emberley

I had his Finger Print book when I was a kid among others. I love his style, and the reasons he does what he does. Find inspiration where you can. :)

Photo additives

I was in Chicago recently and went to the previously called Sears Tower. Great views and photo op. Some of the photos, although great scenic shots missed some content for me. So I thought I would share this modified Picture of Chicago with you. It's not complete, but thought it might inspire some.

Stuck

This painting was left out of the "Happy Hour" show I was recently in due to a, "now what" moment.
    It needs something else to me and I haven't been able to think of the right add on. I have an idea, but not 100% sold on it. So we'll call this the Before. Stay tuned for the After.