Just Thinking

This is a piece I did last month for Cleveland Magazine. It was for an article about how Cleveland sports fans don't have much to cheer for these days. I really enjoyed working on it. It's interesting because until I took some photo reference for it I never understood what an odd position this actually is, it's not at all comfortable, I can't imagine having to hold it for any length of time. Anyway I was very pleased with how this turned out, the Cleveland people were great, hope I get to work with them again soon.

Animal Magnetism

So I got called on again to do the cover art for the Seven Days Weekly in Vermont. Since I just worked with them a few weeks ago I really wasn’t expecting to hear from them so soon. In fact last week when I was sending out my St. Patrick’s reminders I didn’t bother sending one to them because I thought it was too soon. I guess another artist fell through at the last minute and they decided to contact me. Obviously I was excited to get the gig and having worked with Seven Days before I know that they would be a pleasure to collaborate with. I’m really happy with how this one turned out. I don’t usually draw a lot of animals so this was a fun change of pace. And since it’s different from my usual figure and background style I think this will be a good piece to add the portfolio. If you have the time, check out the Seven Days site, they have a bunch of great articles. I really liked being the go to guy so I hope that Seven Days calls on me again in the future, they were great.

St. Patty's

The worst part of being a freelance illustrator is that you have to wear all the hats in your business, including promotional guy. Every month or so I have to remind art directors that yes, indeed I am still alive and would very much like to have some money. I realize that most publications that use illustration get inundated with submissions from various artists, but I wish I could just go a little longer without having to send out samples. But I guess I've been pretty lucky in that I've been getting any work at all in this economy, so I cant really complain. Anyway, here is my green beer guzzling Irish Obama. Happy St. Patrick's Day!