First Cup: Nepal
December 24.2013
My first cup of coffee right before I trekked up to the Mount Everest Basecamp.
Photo processed with CameraBag2.
Journal Archives | May-Dec 2013
Sketchbook: Spies
July 1. 2013
I love collage. I've never been good at it, but other people's work truly inspires me to try. This piece is inspired by the beautiful work of Robert Alan. I'm constantly in awe of all his collage work.
I created my collage completely as a digital file, using scans, type, and textures. Whereas Mr. Alan, actually takes the time to look for material, scans it, processes it, and ends up with something beautiful.
Spies
Digital collage. The sketch was inspired by the old British TV series; The Avengers.
Always had a crush on Mr. Steed's assistant, Emma Peel.
First Cup: Summer Reading
June 23. 2013
The first day of summer was a cold one here, but it's a lot nicer now. The sun just makes everyone happy. I'm good either way, but I'm glad that the summer brings about a renewed creative spark in me. All I want is lots of reading, drawing, and good coffee.
Sipping coffee while I get my reading list ready.
Process & Execution: Texas UFO
June 23. 2013
I'm enjoying drawing again. This is from my sketchbook and I couldn't wait to colour it.
Texas UFO
Drawn with an HB pencil, a Pentel brush pen. Using Handmade Textures and Letterpress Textures + Brush Pack from The Warehouse Design at The Creative Market. Colouring done using Kyle T Webster's amazing Kyle's ULTIMATE Photoshop Brush Combo. I also used my favourite Permanent Press filter from Mister Retro.
First Cup: National Donut Day
June 7. 2013
Today is National Doughnut Day. According to Wikipedia, National Doughnut Day started in 1938 as a fund raiser for Chicago's The Salvation Army. Their goal was to help the needy during the Great Depression, and to honor The Salvation Army "Lassies" of World War I, who served doughnuts to soldiers.
Go have a donut today. I already have.
Today also happens to be National Chocolate Ice Cream Day so either way,
it's going to be a sweet day!
Shipley Do-nuts, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, Texas.
Donut Dunkers Official Cup. A cup I often drink from.
Sketchbook: National Donut Day
June 7. 2013
How could I not do a donut related drawing?
Donut Day
Drawn with a fountain pen, coloured with Photoshop, and using Letterpress Textures + Brush Pack by The Warehouse Design at The Creative Market.
Donut Queen
This illustration from 2009, just never gets old.
First Cup: Vancouver Comics Art Festival 2
June 1. 2013
Welcome to June. Another chance to get it right. Here's to better weather.
First cup of coffee at the second annual VanCAF event. You can see my latest book in the background.
Process: One Chance Pencils
June 1. 2013
I'm fascinated with stories about leaving. Here's a preview of a story with that theme. These are the first four of a seven page story. I'm in the process of inking it and I'm not sure what I'll do with it once I'm finished.
The first couple of pencilled pages for a new story.
First Cup: Copan
May 20. 2013
It is a quiet day today. Let's keep it that way.
Morning coffee. Copan, Honduras, Central America.
Sketchbook: Bubble Gum
May 20. 2013
After writing lectures and grading, I needed a break. Drawing this image was just what I needed.
Bubble Gum.
Drawn with an HB pencil, a Kaweco Sport fountain pen, and coloured with Adobe Photoshop CS6.
First Cup: Mangos & Coffee
May 1. 2013
The days are getting brighter and warmer. It makes me want to sit outside and enjoy a cup of coffee. I was recently on holiday and I came back refreshed with a clear mindset to enjoy what I do. I encourage you to think of what you love doing and then go out and do it. Welcome to May.
Mangos and coffee. El Salvador, Central America.
Sketchbook: Dreams & The Past
May 1. 2013
I drew this while thinking of my past. It was a drawing that came from somewhere deep. It's a good sketch because this drawing is reminding me that every single day is a fresh start. One thing I love saying is "Today is another day to get it right". Why not see this new month as a reminder of that. I wish you all a fresh start.
A Fresh Start.
Drawn with a ballpoint pen and coloured with Photoshop CS6.
Process: Clouds
May 1, 2013
Here is something I have been working on for the past few months. It's a new story titled: Clouds. The story is finished and I published a Spanish version first.
Here is the process and the result. First the original story thumbnails.
The first pencilled pages.
The first three pages inked.
