Homeless...

 Inspired by real people I’v seen on the street, trying to survive another day. 

Which reminds me of lyrics from a Johnny Cash song that I’ve recently discovered, “Man In Black”…….

“I wear the black for the poor and the beaten down,

Livin’ in the hopeless, hungry side of town…”

Moo.

Thinking of home.

"Come closer to me...

...and I will tell you secrets, " said Grandma. From 'George's Marvelous Medicine' by Roald Dahl. 

Sharkness.

Starbucks Man.

Illustrator icons.

Been taking some Adobe Illustrator tutorials online to sharpen up on new skills. I've used Illustrator for about 9 years now, but I'm always discovering new skills and things I never knew how to do before. These little guys down here are inspired by iPhone app icons. The source of inspiration? Uh, just the most awesome combination in the world! :)

A little homage to Pixar's motto: "Story is King." 

Late Night Painting Sesh.

This was inspired by my sketch of Yosemite Falls down below, but also the location itself. The colors there are absolutely dazzling.

Paintin' in Painter.

Original sketch done on location.

Buff Man Readin'

Corel Painter has been sitting on my computer for a year and a half...and I just now really started experimenting..and I'm very much enjoying it. :)

For my Mom.

Keane song

Concept for an illustration I'm working on inspired by a song from Keane.

Quick doodle...

What's Happy about it?

Mexi-Kong!!! T-shirt Design.

I designed this T shirt for my little(not so little) brother, Ivan for his birthday.. He loved it, and I loved making it. Context: Over the past year, he's been going to the gym, almost religiously and working hard to sculpt his body into what he is now. I'm pretty amazed at his dedication, and the amazing results that have blossomed from his hard work. He's huuuge! I have to say, I'm embarrassed to go the beach with him haha.  Thus, the name "Mexi-Kong," cause he's of Mexican decent, and he's big like King Kong(no duh Ricardo).

L.A.: Year One.

It's been amazing. I've met so many great people and have had amazing experiences, good and bad. I'm loving it everyday! Here's to Year Two!

Destitute.

I saw this man at a Jack n the Box a few years ago. He was the most destitute man I'd ever seen.

Wandering.

Duckpressions.

Jazzy Sketch to Final

Jazz Night.

Remembering Chuck Jones!

Remembering Chuck Jones (September 21, 1912 – February 22, 2002) Aside from Walt Disney, Chuck Jones had a huge influence on my artistic life, and just life in general. I still find myself quoting his cartoons. I loved his wit, humor, and amazing poses for his characters. He made it look so easy!



Enjoy one of my favorite Chuck Jones cartoons entitled,"Drip Along Daffy."