10/22/16 #inktober

Well, folks, it has been a while since I posted anything here on the ol' website, and a lot has transpired. Went to NYCC and had a great time, met some incredible comics fans and got to hang out in that indescribable city for a bit, then went to the opposite end of the country for an insane concert in the middle of the desert. I then returned to Chicago and have been sick ever since! Also came home to about $350 in parking tickets because Chicago wanted me to stay humble, I suppose. Ah well, now it's finally back to work time and aside from a few tasty things brewing on the old burner I've reinvested myself into a project that constantly lingers in the back of my mind.

Here's a little sample of one of the new characters, BARRGOTH.

9-9-16 #CincyComiCon!!!!

Hey folks, just getting the truck packed up to roll on down to CincyComiCon in Cincinnati! I'll have original art (including sequential pages), books, prints, and I'll be doing a few commissions as well. I love this show, as it is stuffed to the gills with folks much more talented than myself and I've left it feeling inspired and revved up. Swing on out and support a show about COMICS and the people who make them!

Here's some art. I'll have the original there if you want to check it out.

8/24/16

So I'm just gearing up for CinciComicon, coming up soon Sept. 9-11. I'll have original art, graphic novels, and prints for sale as well as a sketch list. If you'd like a pre-show commission hit me up here! In the meanwhile, here's a western/horror illo just for kicks.

8/18/16 Whoa, how did it get so late?

Well, it's been a month or two, sorry for being such a slack! I've been chugging away at some projects and hitting deadlines, so here's a little something: The hermit is coming out of his hobbit hole and will be appearing at the Cincy Comicon Sept. 9-11. Yeah! Here's a link: www.cincycomicon.com Hope to see youz all there. In the meanwhile, a little Coma D:

6/19/16 Once more, with color

I've always been a little odd about Father's Day. I will always love my old man, but ours was a complicated relationship, and looking for a Hallmark card for Father's Day always left me feeling jaded and cold. He's gone now, and not surprisingly I find myself dealing with this day in a new, strange type way. I won't say I took him for granted when he was here, because I don't think I did - but I'll say I miss him now that he's gone in ways unexpected. If you've got a complicated relationship with your old man, try to keep that in mind. If you've got one of those weird fantastic relationships, let him know you appreciate that. And to you new pops out there, do better, even if yours was the best. Happy Father's Day!

On a different note, here's a drawing of a boar monster.

5/30/16

Happy Memorial Day, folks. I'll be thinking of those who've sacrificed for their fellows today, and working on a war book that I can discuss more down the road. In the meanwhile, here's me trying another Gollum, this time with a little watercolor. Have a great day.

5/18/16 Gollum! Gollum!

Working on something for down the road, and was reading Fantagraphic's excellent collection of John Severin (and Will Elder) work BOMB RUN last night for a little inspiration. Instead, it utterly flattened me. The art, combined with Harvey Kurtzman's unparalleled storytelling, inspired and dejected me at the same time. If you're interested in a master class of comic storytelling, pick up BOMB RUN ASAP. In the meanwhile, here's my daily doodle:

5/2/16 Things in the pipeline

This weekend is Free Comic Book Day! There are tons of comic shops participating, and I encourage you to swing by your local shop to see what they've got going. I know that here in Chicago many have signings and specials as well as the usual FCBD goodies.

As for this hombre, my FCBD plans went askew. ANYway, there are some things brewing on the ol' stove that are pretty exciting but I'll not discuss them until they're more concrete. Right now I'm trying to focus on work despite the hand-shaking anticipation I'm enduring until I get to see CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR on Thursday. Really, Marvel? Releasing a Captain America film overseas before here? Shame on you! I need to see it now!

Here's a drawing.

4/25/16 A GREAT WEEKEND #AWYEAHCOMICS #SIDESHOWGALLERY

Monday, back to work after a nice weekend. The folks at Aw Yeah Comics in Skokie are fantastic! I'll admit I felt a little out of place in such a family friendly environment, and squirmed when kids would stutter in fear at the gore and horror in my portfolio... but they need to toughen up sooner or later and get with the cool stuff! Regardless, much thanks to those folks who stopped by and especially to the fantastic crew at Aw Yeah.

Sideshow Gallery was a smash, from what I saw. Anne and the team there put on a great show and the second I walked in I knew why I always feel so at home there. The art in the Mythical Creatures show was jaw dropping, congrats to all who participated.

This was long winded, so here's a cowboy getting shot with an arrow.

4/20/16 #Godzilla! Awe Yeah Mini-Con! Sideshow Gallery!

Folks, just want to let you know a couple things going on this weekend: I'll be at AWE YEAH COMICS in Skokie on Saturday! Part of their Awe Yeah Mini-con, it's seriously one of the best groups of people you could hope to meet and I'm looking forward to it.

Also, I'll have a piece in THE SIDESHOW GALLERY's "Mythical Creatures" show, which opens on April 23 from 7-11 at 2219 N Western, Chicago. Even if you don't make the show, stop by their shop - it's super bad ass.

Hope to see you at one of these! In the meanwhile, here's Godzilla.

4/14/16 Cap tickets bought, now the wait begins

True story: when Marvel decided it was time for Captain America to "die", I went to the local shop with an honestly heavy heart. I almost didn't want to buy the issue, I couldn't believe they would do this to us. Why? What did he ever do to deserve it? I'd read Civil War and was on his side the whole time... He's the best of what we're supposed to be. When I was young I thought he was a square - now I wish he was the role model he deserves to be. Can't wait for the movie!

4/12/16 Back From Emerald City

Well, Emerald City is over, I'm back from Seattle and trying to get things back in order. While I was at the show I met some very fine folks, and thank you so much if you were there and stopped by to chat or pick up some art. Gonna take some time off and get some work done, but I'll be posting here as often as I can. Next up is AWE YEAH MINICON, which I'll let you know more about shortly!

In the meanwhile, here's a disturbing image.

March 31 #eccc (Emerald City Comicon)

Hey folks, I'll be in Seattle next week! That's right, it's time for Emerald City Comicon and I'll be in ARTIST ALLEY AA-06 so stop by and say hello. I'll have books, prints, and original art with me. Very happy to have an officially sanctioned (by Mr. O'Barr) Crow: Skinning The Wolves print as well as a new horror print "Riding Hood". Hope to see you there!

March 28, 2016

Just wanted to thank everyone who came to C2E2 and said hello. Met a lot of nice new folks, got to see some old friends and everything in between. It's my favorite show to do, it's my hometown, and the crew that puts it together does a damn fine job.

Which is good, since they also put together EMERALD CITY COMICON, which is ... holy mackerel, NEXT WEEK. I'll be there folks, doing my thing. Last big con of the summer for me, I believe, so if you're in the Seattle area swing by and say hello. I ought to have a couple new things specifically for that show. In the meanwhile, here's some art!

March 11, 2016

Folks, next weekend (3/18-20) is C2E2! If you're looking to stop in and say hello, I'll be in Artist Alley, TABLE B6. I'll be doing commissions as well as selling prints, comics, and original art! Also: I will have a CON EXCLUSIVE, which I'll let you know about soon. Hope to see you there!

Here's some art to look at: