Quick Sketch...

This dude’s been in the news an awful lot lately, pushing this brilliant "bail out" legislation – so, I just HAD to draw him. I’m constantly amazed at how much he looks like a toad. And it’s like the more angry he becomes, the more his neck fat inflates. So, here’s to you, esteemed U.S. Senator from Connecticut, Christopher Dodd. Good luck with the flies...

"Lashing Out!"

Another "Lashing Out!" cartoon. I've been doing a LOT of these lately. Sometimes, I hesitate to post these, simply because if you're not a wrestling fan you may not get the gag. Oh well, at least most people know who Mick Foley is, thanks in large part to his success as an author. And besides, this cartoon sure beats going a couple of weeks without posting anything! This cartoon is about him jumping ship from WWE, to the much smaller TNA.

Pic up a copy of THE WRESTLER/INSIDE WRESTLING magazine to see the printed version.

"Lashing Out!"

I apologize for the LONG delay between posts. I'm currently running for city council in my hometown of Oxford, AL; and the campaign has monopolized my time. Here's a quick post of my most recent "Lashing Out!" cartoon. If you see THE WRESTLER/INSIDE WRESTLING on the newsstand, support your favorite Cajun and pick one up!

Ric Flair Tribute...

As promised, this is the finished version of the Ric Flair tribute I completed for THE WRESTLER. I want to give a special "thank you" to Dave Malan, who's kind encouragement and advice has been invaluable. Due to deadline constraints, I was not able to apply his suggestions to this piece, however I am currently working on some other paintings that have improved drastically thanks to his generosity.

It is extremely exciting to see your work grow by leaps and bounds simply because other artists in this community are kind enough to share their advice. I thank you all and can't tell you how much I appreciate it!

Digital Paintings...

This is a little sneak peak at an illustration I just completed for THE WRESTLER (I'll post the finished artwork once the publication hits newsstands). This is the reason why I LOVE this little community of blogs and all the great artists who are kind enough to share their work! Three months ago, I would not have had the confidence to even attempt an illustration like this. I have never completed a fully rendered digital painting in this style before. However, some very talented artists like Jason Seiler, Paul Moyse and Josh Cassidy have been very kind with their encouragement, advice and critiques. I can't thank you guys enough! And for anyone who may reading this that isn't familiar with their work, it would be well worth your time to click on their link and check out their blog. Their work will blow you away!

Warm-up Sketch...

I've been working on this sketch of John McCain for about a week now. I'll only spend about 5 or 10 minutes per session on it, so that I can keep coming back to it with fresh eyes. Like I've said before, I struggle with values, especially balancing them throughout the drawing, so I'm hoping these types of sketches will help me improve.

I'm posting it now, as a work-in-progress, with the hopes that some of you will be kind enough to leave any comments, suggestions or critiques that come to mind. Believe me, any and all thoughts are greatly appreciated.

Warm-up Sketch...

This is a very simplified graphite sketch of myself that I just finished for a wrestling fan. I tried to keep this as loose as possible. I was also shooting for a minimum of lines while still maintaining a decent likeness.