Here’s a series of “Make it a WWE Halloween” ads I created at work this month, featuring WWE Superstars John Cena, Alexa Bliss, and Roman Reigns. I always enjoy Halloween season at my job since I can get a little more creative with the projects, and this concept in particular presented a welcome challenge. What … More WWE Halloween Ads
It’s back-to-school season this month, so for September’s post I thought I’d take a look through my digital illustration collection and see if I had anything that fit the mood. This poster from Brown University’s 150th Anniversary was my favorite of the bunch, although unfortunately I can’t seem to track down the artist. I remember … More Brown’s 150th Anniversary
Back Alleys and Urban Landscapes by Michael Cho has been one of my favorite art books for a long time now. These pages aren’t filled with typical urban sketches of city halls and famous landmarks (although I enjoy those too); they’re more intimate than that. This is a side of the city for locals, not … More Back Alleys and Urban Landscapes by Michael Cho
A few years ago I created some skateboard art for WWE Superstar Dean Ambrose. A lot of prep goes into these projects which usually goes unseen, so I thought I’d show a rare peek into the process. Here’s a little collection of thumbnail doodles and rough sketches which led to the final illustration. Hope you … More Ambrose Asylum
I thought I’d do something a little different for this month’s blog post. A couple summers ago I began learning Italian on my own, trying to prepare for a family trip to Venice, Florence, and Rome. The trip was unforgettable, and although I managed with my broken Italian I decided that when I returned for … More Mixtape Italiano
Ismail Shammout was a Palestinian artist born in the town of Lydda (later renamed Lod) in 1930. To quote from an excellent review of his work at Howling Infinite, “His Palestine is a timeless, almost dreamlike place … there are scenes of harvest time and the gathering of the fruits of the fields and the … More Ismail Shammout
I had a little double feature of the Mortal Kombat movies this weekend, both the 1995 original and the 2021 remake just released on HBO Max. Made for a pretty fun Friday night! While it was great to see the story brought to life with modern special effects, I still think the original better embodies … More Mortal Kombat by Gian Galang
Thought I’d share this really inspiring set of book cover illustrations by Josan Gonzalez for William Gibson’s famous Sprawl trilogy. I read Neuromancer last spring – it’s an extremely chaotic, confusing dystopia you’re plunged into but I had a great time from beginning to end. The books are considered classics of the cyberpunk genre and … More Sprawl Trilogy Covers by Josan Gonzalez
I wasn’t able to make a snowboarding trip this year, which was especially disappointing with a brother living in Colorado! But until the pandemic ends I figure I can get my fix through these Adam Haynes illustrations – I don’t think anyone else better captures that giddy, slightly insane feeling of anticipation the moment before … More Snowboarding Art by Adam Haynes
I’m a little late to the party, but I finally finished watching Game of Thrones a few weeks ago and for days afterward found myself combing through the substantial art collection I’ve amassed over the years and admiring the incredible designs and illustrations inspired by the books and TV series. I figured that other people … More The Art of Game of Thrones
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