CREATION ENGINES

65 million years to late...

2011-05-06T20:28:00.001-07:00

Here's my perfect pet. Hopefully science can get its act together and make it a reality.

Dog

2011-03-19T23:25:00.000-07:00

Not my dog, but I've seen a lot of these prancing around New York haha :)

My Dog Bella

2011-01-04T23:07:00.000-08:00

Digital painting of my Siberian Husky, Bella, when she was a puppy. Painting done in Photoshop.

octomutt

2010-12-28T15:34:00.000-08:00

Hey! Is this blog still active? Don't make me put random sketches on here, for the hell of it. Yet, this sketch does pertain to the subject. I want an octomutt.

CE #29 PETS: REAL OR FANTASY!

2010-03-15T12:11:00.000-07:00

Any medium, style, about your past, current pet, or pet you wish you had. The pet could be real or fantasy. Just have fun :)

1) Past or present pet.
2) Pet you wish you could have "real" or fantasy.

2010-01-10T13:41:00.001-08:00

me too!

My Avatar

2010-01-07T22:38:00.000-08:00

Alright guy's a know this isn't disney but hey I couldn't resist, I just saw avatar and i thought hey lets do a quickie on what my avatar would look like... does it look like me? lol.

The MOUSEKETEERS OF EVIL

2009-10-10T11:13:00.001-07:00

The decline of America!!!

2009-10-09T23:38:00.000-07:00

A lot of people are saying that with Disney's purchase of Marvel, Disney is going to ruin Marvel and make it kid friendly. I'm going to have to go against the grain and say that Marvel is going to ruin those good old wholesome American values that our dear Walt here,

fought hard to instill in young boys and girls. When historians look back at the reasons for the decline of America, they won't look at the subprime mortgage crisis or the stock market, they will look at the purchase of Marvel Comics by Disney.

Disclaimer: I saw my friend, Dwight has posted a sweet Spider Goof and I figured I better contribute something before I get voted off the island. The mickey and pluto one, which was the original inspiration for this post was done a long time ago, I just added the marvel comics on it to make it relevant so I could post something for this topic. Then I read on yahoo, and saw a story about a 7 year old blind boy who sees with his ears(didn't know you could do that), and that's how the other one came to be. I'll do another one when I get some time.

Spider -Goof

2009-10-05T09:12:00.000-07:00

Iron Buzz

2009-09-24T02:22:00.001-07:00

"I'm not flying! But airboosting WITH STYLE!"

You Wouldn't Like Him When He's Hungry

2009-09-23T23:39:00.000-07:00

SABRETOOTH TIGGER

2009-09-22T09:27:00.001-07:00

The Little Mystiquemaid

2009-09-21T23:24:00.001-07:00

Not shapeshifting... but she's an assassin, right?

Psylocahantas

2009-09-21T16:48:00.001-07:00

Captain Hookmerica

2009-09-20T01:54:00.000-07:00

Mikelops

2009-09-19T23:53:00.001-07:00

Fantastic Rangers

2009-09-18T14:32:00.001-07:00

Alrighty Guys, it's the FANTASTIC RANGERS! Mr. Chiptastic, Invisible Mouse, The Chipmunk Torch and The Jack!

dare de vil

2009-09-17T14:20:00.000-07:00

Marvel Fairies

2009-09-17T12:41:00.001-07:00

Before anyone questions my gender, the original subject was my last shipped title, and I enjoyed drawing in the style. And I'm gay.

The French Connection

2009-09-16T17:44:00.000-07:00

SNOW WHITE and the SINISTER SIX

2009-09-15T11:25:00.001-07:00

I know it's too easy, but someone had to do it...

2009-09-14T22:06:00.000-07:00

The DEATH of BAMBI'S MOTHER

2009-09-14T14:36:00.000-07:00

If the coloring seems odd, it's because my Wacom tablet is off being repaired and I worked on this thing with a mouse (and if the perspective seems odd...well, don't tell Clapp).

Ghost Jack

2009-09-14T02:17:00.000-07:00

Pinocchio + The Human Torch

2009-09-13T04:11:00.000-07:00

Beasty and The Beast

2009-09-10T00:44:00.001-07:00

The Nightcrawler+ Cheshire Cat

2009-09-07T00:05:00.000-07:00

Baloo+Colossus=...

2009-09-06T16:27:00.001-07:00

...the feared Russian bear who can turn to metal, Baloossus!

CE #28: MARVEL/DISNEY TEAM UP OR HYBRID...

2009-09-01T22:51:00.001-07:00

The title says it all...

Any medium, style, but stick to subject...
1) Hybrid of a Marvel & Disney character
2) Team Up or Superteam
3) Fight
4) etc...

brush pen quickie

2009-05-29T00:13:00.000-07:00

draw chimp, draw!

2009-05-18T16:13:00.000-07:00

Self portrait, chimpanzee-ed.

MONKEYS vs MONSTERS

2009-05-05T10:55:00.001-07:00

What could possibly be the stupidest idea ever for an animated movie.

The image itself is largely ripped off of Frank Frazetta's "Strange Creatures" painting.

In other news:
http://aidancasserly.blogspot.com

http://www.scapulacomic.blogspot.com

Check 'em out!

CE # 27: Monkeys & Monsters

2009-05-01T10:13:00.000-07:00

New Topic, thanks to Aidan & Micah for suggestion, self portait as

1) Monkey
or
2) Monster

Have fun!

Courtesy of Sophorn

2009-04-19T14:24:00.001-07:00

Sophorn testing out my tablet... and drawing himself in 40 years.

Clara Beara

2009-04-12T15:22:00.000-07:00

I'm teaching a multimedia class this week. One of the things we did was make up nicknames for all the instructors so, I decided to embrace my long time nickname. Lately I've been trying to do some work that is not based on reference because I feel like my over dependence on reference has been handicapping my creativity as an artist.

SJSU is hosting a Dreaworks gallery and a film festival this week so make sure an check your SJSU email list for details.

man-witch

2009-04-11T13:36:00.000-07:00

Darn, well, I wanted to do a portrait in the style of Adam Ford, but his stuff manages to have much softer edges. Oh welllll. 8) Fun assignment!

All that's missing is a cigar

2009-04-11T05:03:00.000-07:00

Self portrait inspired by the talented Shepard Fairey. ((ObeyGiant.com))

The Year 2049

2009-04-03T15:35:00.000-07:00

I will be wrinkly and really dark from spending all my time on a tropical island!

at 66....

2009-03-20T11:32:00.000-07:00

40 years from now I'm going to be a goofy ass semi-bald looking man. With botox lips to keep looking sexy.

Old!

2009-03-15T01:18:00.001-07:00

Just a quick one... me in 40 years.

DITKO

2009-03-14T11:54:00.001-07:00

Done in the style of my favorite comic-book artist, Steve Ditko (The Amazing Spider-Man, Dr. Strange, The Question).

2009-03-12T17:01:00.001-07:00

#26 SELF-PORTRAITS 01 (Ends 4/03/09)

2009-03-12T12:39:00.000-07:00

First of all thanks for all the great topic suggestions. I think we are going to use all of them in some form or another. Please continue to suggest more ideas as they come to you :) Also thanks to everyone for contributing their beautiful work on the Zodiac Topic. And also thanks to the many visitors of the blog.

Since there were many suggestions regarding self-portraits we are going to have several rounds of self-portrait topics through out the year. We will then use the other suggestions in-between the self-portrait rounds. Here is round one:

SELF-PORTRAITS ROUND 01

1) Self-Portrait in the style of a favorite artist. (Not frightfully original, but a nice opportunity to see who's influenced by who.)

2) Self-Portrait Forty Years from Now.

Thanks to Aidan Casserly for the suggestion.

Have fun everyone :)

Virgo

2009-03-09T22:59:00.000-07:00

sans paint

Capricorns in the house ...

2009-02-23T09:55:00.000-08:00

This is for my fellow Capricornian, Amie.

Pisces

2009-02-21T02:21:00.002-08:00

I'm a fishy, my birthday is on the 24th of this month. I thought I would play around with some odd comp colors, and this is what I ended up with.

Capricorns

2009-02-02T18:32:00.001-08:00

Capricorn

December 22
to
January 19

Capricorn, whose constellation is known as Capricornus, is one of the oldest of the astrological interpretations.It is ruled by Saturn.

Its symbol is the goat. This is sometimes depicted as a sea borne hybrid or Dolphin. The image is often an animal with the body of a goat and the tail of a fish. The Capricornian is generally a serious character possessing a wry sense of humor. Independent, steady as a rock, Capricorn reflects earthy qualities that range from clever to vacuous. Mostly cautious, confident, strong willed, reasonable and hard working, Capricorns are a rock upon which to build. They are often aloof, shrewd, practical, responsible and persevering.

Did I do this right?

2009-01-28T16:56:00.001-08:00

I don't blog often. Here is my take on a cosmic star. Actually, cosmic villain.

Join me as I get my nerd on. Nerd what? Nerd on.

-TB

#25: ZODIAC (through 02/13)

2009-01-23T22:15:00.000-08:00

One more to tide us over until we get to the suggestions. Please continue to add comments to previous suggestion thread. Hey, some fun/funny ideas. Look forward to getting to them... For now:

ZODIAC
1) Basically, any interpretation of your sign or a any other. If its your sign, let us know.
2) Make up a new one - that might be cool

until Feb 13 09

While we're waiting...

2009-01-15T10:12:00.001-08:00

Sorry, just a dumb idea I had. I wouldn't imagine this would offend anyone, but if it does I'll take it down.

SUGGESTION THREAD (Comments Please...)

2009-01-12T09:24:00.000-08:00

First off, some awesome stuff as always works itself onto the blog. Nice surprises as usual. Thanks to everyone for contributing.

With the new year, we wanted to have some new ideas for the Blog, and we're asking you to please contribute some suggestions as future topics. Good idea to keep things fresh. Please reply in the comments sections of this post. This will topic will be up for a little while...

- Nelson

Peter on a Pirate Ship

2009-01-09T16:34:00.001-08:00

Peter and Tink headed somewhere. Perhaps the slightly brighter dot. I'm going for a cut-paper look in this.

Hook's ship

2009-01-05T16:21:00.001-08:00

This is a sketch of an idea about Hook's ship being a little more modern with paddle push and a more hard edged shape, but keeping an old-time sail. I think the hook on the sail looks too much like a question mark...maybe it could be the Riddler's ship :)

Pete Pan vs. Cap'n Hook: Round 1

2008-12-15T00:31:00.000-08:00

A relatively quick one with a little value thrown in. I like this topic and hope to do more. So this is round 1...

HOOK, LINE and STINKER

2008-12-08T08:22:00.000-08:00

Battle of the Webcomics! For those who haven't been checking in, I'll give you those addresses again:

http://www.aidancasserly.com/SCAPULA

http://www.jamaicad.com/comic

Now read some comics or go to hell!

Peter Jan!

2008-12-06T20:17:00.000-08:00

Yes I know, it doesn't make much sense, just enjoy the nudity!

CE # 24: PETER PAN (til 12/31/08)

2008-12-05T16:42:00.000-08:00

Thank you Sophorn for this round's topic suggestion.

Something fun, different, and very cool for the end of the year, PETER PAN the boy who'll never grow up (& co). Seems like a cool viz dev project for characters etc. in the world of Peter Pan, Neverland, Captain Hook, etc. Your own take or homage to past interpretations.

Wikipedia Link: Synopsis & Characters
Peter Pan

Looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with & happy holidays...

Snow killa'

2008-12-03T14:06:00.001-08:00

Slice and Dice.

Clint Eastwood

2008-12-02T00:37:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

2008-11-25T18:12:00.000-08:00

Turkey!!!!

Another Portfolio Ready Piece: What studios wanna see!

2008-11-20T20:49:00.000-08:00

Train Fight

2008-11-18T13:10:00.000-08:00

The cowboy gets knocked back, but not before he gets off a shot.

Inspired by the opening train fight in Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade, my personal favorite of the series.

...

2008-11-12T14:50:00.000-08:00

random cowboy sketches, etc....

CE# 23: Cowboys and Indians (Ends 11/28)

2008-11-10T15:06:00.000-08:00

This next topic will be Cowboys and Indians. Here are some inspirational paintings from the great James Bama.

-Design a Cowboy and/or an Indian.
-Design the enviroment where Cowboys and Indians might live.
-Make a concept piece of the Cowboys and Indians in action
-Anything else you wish.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone :)

Ends:11/28/08

Melting Guy from Robocop Says Happy Halloween

2008-11-07T21:14:00.000-08:00

Halloween: Skull Candle

2008-11-05T16:34:00.000-08:00

SCAPULA

2008-11-03T11:59:00.001-08:00

Hey, all! Just wanted to let you guys know that my new webcomic has finally been launched, and will appear every Sunday at http://aidancasserly.com/SCAPULA.

Hope you'll all enjoy!

Darth Palious

2008-11-02T01:56:00.001-07:00

Someone had to do it. Either this or a McCainpire.

All Hallow's Eve

2008-10-31T01:19:00.000-07:00

Hey guys. This is based on a nightmare that really shook me up when I was a little kid. I think it happened after watching Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Happy Halloween!

boo!

2008-10-30T17:40:00.001-07:00

If a Halloween candy looks suspicious...eat it!
for a good trip.
hooray for free drugs!
I hope I find a dirty needle...sigh.

Bride of Creation Engines

2008-10-27T23:07:00.001-07:00

Been speed painting lately and had this little lady on my mind. Happy Halloween... Too poor to get a real costume this year.

ROBOT MONSTER

2008-10-23T13:32:00.001-07:00

From the 1956 classic of confusion (God, I love this movie).

Any Adobe Illustrator users out there want to nitpick this one? I could use some advice.

batboy

2008-10-22T23:18:00.000-07:00

mother f 'ing clowns

2008-10-22T15:01:00.001-07:00

You know how they are....always chasing people around in their little cars so they can stab you.

CE# 22: Happy Halloween! (Ends 11/07)

2008-10-20T22:09:00.000-07:00

Your Interpretation of a Monster, Killer, Ghoul, Ghost, Horror, whatever... All in the spirit of HALLOWEEN. Go nuts, make it scary as hell if you have it in you. People, Places, or Things. Scare the $#!% out of everyone if you can... Until 11/07/08

Cryptozoology: The Yeti

2008-10-18T17:53:00.001-07:00

artist depiction of Yeti's surprise visit to mountain campsite.

AKA: the Abominable Snow-Man. home turf: the Himalayas. favorite food: people.
* * *
New Topic on Monday... :)

2008-10-16T16:31:00.000-07:00

For the MARVEL ZOMBIES

2008-10-15T11:55:00.001-07:00

I never read 'Civil War', but flipped through one of the books when I heard the Sinister Six showed up...imagine my disappointment.

'60's weird-oh "monster"

2008-09-23T13:52:00.000-07:00

young franki rockabilly circa 1983 ENGLAND...teddy boy

don't scare 'em, plug 'em...

g.n.o.m.e.

2008-09-20T22:12:00.000-07:00

A few months ago, I was allaprima-ing and saw this. If you don't believe in gnomes, you should check out this video.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article902014.ece

OMG Brownie!

2008-09-20T17:59:00.000-07:00

Here is a scan of a photo I snapped today of a sneaky little brownie, who I caught munchin' on some old leaves. Oh yes before anyone says so, I am indeed a messy coffee drinker.

WHAT THE..?

2008-09-19T19:08:00.001-07:00

She said to herself, "What the...?" and the hairy creature just waved.

Mister Snow

2008-09-17T22:51:00.000-07:00

MOKELE MBEMBE and a MERMAID

2008-09-17T11:09:00.000-07:00

Mokele Mbembe is an African dinosaur/pachyderm/whatever; this is a work-in-progress, so any criticism is welcome.

Mermaids are actually just manatees, so I thought I'd draw a mermaid with a little meat on 'er. Her name is Debbie Dugong.

Chupacabra

2008-09-16T11:32:00.000-07:00

Everyone thought it was an monster until it turned out it was Juan from down the road.

Nessy

2008-09-16T01:27:00.001-07:00

I took this photo on my last scuba diving trip.

#21-New Topic: Cryptozoology (Ends 10/10/08)

2008-09-14T18:04:00.001-07:00

This next topic will be Cryptozoology- The scientific study of "hidden animals". These hidden animals include the ever legendary Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti, Lochness Monster, chupacabra etc.

-Design a "hidden animal" of your liking.
-Design the enviroment where the "hidden animal" might inhabit.
-Make a concept piece of the "hidden animal" being caught (Dead or Alive)
-Make a concept piece of the "hidden animal" sighting.

Have fun with it. Feel free to make up your own "hidden animal" It does not have to be the usual "hidden animals".

Ends:10/10/08

For Jaime

2008-09-14T10:29:00.001-07:00

War...On crime!

2008-09-12T17:31:00.000-07:00

A quick Punisher sketch, busting caps with night vision because that makes it cooler...right?

Captain America Returns

2008-09-11T21:12:00.001-07:00

WAR: Long, Hot Summer

2008-09-10T21:12:00.001-07:00

gargleprnfnftackprt

2008-09-05T00:17:00.000-07:00

oh...i forgot about his one...i wanted to take it further but found other stuff to do instead. she's a 1941-SS-naplamdeath fairy...she's a blast!..sorry, that was lame.

watch me play myself out...

Where is Captain America?

2008-09-02T01:47:00.000-07:00

If Captain America was real, this war would have been over a long time ago...

WAR of the FANBOYS

2008-08-30T15:15:00.001-07:00

Thank you, Ashley, for the Kyle Baker book!

blown into enemy territory

2008-08-27T22:09:00.000-07:00

Charge!

2008-08-27T17:15:00.000-07:00

After looking at the awesome fold-out battle scenes that Bryan Hitch drew on Ultimates 2, Amie and I wanted to do a battle scene as well. The left side is mine, and the right is hers....who will win? Probably hers since she made a bunch of super powered people...cheater! Anyways hope the two sketches read well, they were a little light. Just doing sketches of this stuff is time consuming enough, I don't want to know how long it too Hitch to draw those battles for a comic.

Total Iron Maiden rip...

2008-08-27T08:10:00.001-07:00

the Trooper with Moto Gear...

War!..ish

2008-08-22T12:50:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone,
I've been a member of this blog for about a year now and I haven't ever posted... Before school gets too crazy I thought I'd draw something up! So here's my "war" sketch of an ambush mission to steal important maps or documents or something... Hope you guys enjoy!

#20 - New Topic: WAR (until 09/12)

2008-08-15T08:44:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone. Getting back to the viz dev-ey type posts after a little detour. Topic seems pretty relevant as we see/hear about some war somewhere just about every day on the news. Draw, paint, design whatever you for this round: the topic is WAR. Any war, any era.

Posts until 09/12/08... Have fun, go crazy.