10.09.2009
I moved....
Please check out my new blog at chrispikeart.blogspot.com. I am going to leave all current postings here at cpikeart.blogspot.com
10.08.2009
10.03.2009
8.06.2009
Wacom Pad Creations
Below are two desktop pictures that I created using a Wacom Pad to promote ESGS (my work)
8.05.2009
6.28.2009
Steve Martin
My first sketch of the great comedian, Steve Martin, in earlier years. I plan to refine and improve. Check back for the revision.
Canon ImagePress WorkStation
Drawing done in production at work while waiting for a print job to complete.
6.20.2009
George Strait
Learning to render in a new style that I found by a great illustrator Victor Juhasz
His eyes are a little close together but being self-critical here.
6.18.2009
6.14.2009
6.12.2009
6.03.2009
Drawing of Jacob
Jacob was painting a truck in Photoshop so I had him sitting still for a bit. I dont think this accurately represents Jacob but is close.... The first real sketch in a long time. No bueno!
6.02.2009
Honeybee
Jacob always calls Laila (his little sister) his Honeybee which was the inspiration for this doodle.
5.22.2009
More Doodles
Just some doodles done on my to-do list at work. I am finding it an easy tool to get back into drawing more. With 2 kids and home repair lists out the ying-yang it gets difficult to find the time. Doodling will help more time be sought for finished pieces.
5.15.2009
More tempra
Jacob and I painted together this evening. I painted these letters, spelling "Jacob", with a large brush and my son's tempra paint. he filled in around the letters which I wasn't expecting but think it turned out great. Inspiration for the image came from Cat Scott. She does some great hand-lettering, which I am now interested in creating some of my own.
1.14.2009
Holiday Card
I illustrated this holiday card for a local Marketing Group. They gifted a reusable bag to their vendors and clients for the holidays and wanted to create a custom card to go with it.
10.12.2008
Monster Truck
I had a great time painting this Monster Truck with my 4 year old son Jacob and his collection of art supplies, last night. I used a much too large paint brush and tempra paint then finished with colored pencil.10.06.2008
7.07.2008
7.03.2008
tagged!
I was tagged by Cat Scott.
1. What did you do 10 years ago?
Summer of ‘98 I just started a junior design job at Longboard Magazine after being laid off from a Production Assistant job on an HBO pilot. I was on the job all of 2 weeks when one of the producers nephews needed a job... yep, low ranking, got the trap door. Longboard Mag was a great starting position for me. The hours were a lax 10am to 5pm with roughly 1 1/2hr surf lunches on some days... but there were of course the all night get-the-mag-done days.
2. Five items on your to-do list today:
Being 11pm on Sunday: Finish this, drink water, use restroom, lock door, and sleep.
3. Snacks that you enjoy
Tortilla Chips and Salsa, Bing Cherries, Hummus and Pita, Grapes, Pretzels with Yellow Mustard, Cookies, I am sure there are many more...
4. What would you do if you were a billionaire?
Share it, Travel, More outdoor activities, Purchase property, Have regular parties, Relax and enjoy
5. Places that you would live:
Any coastal Southern California city, Chicago, and have interest in Oregon (even though I have never been)
1. What did you do 10 years ago?
Summer of ‘98 I just started a junior design job at Longboard Magazine after being laid off from a Production Assistant job on an HBO pilot. I was on the job all of 2 weeks when one of the producers nephews needed a job... yep, low ranking, got the trap door. Longboard Mag was a great starting position for me. The hours were a lax 10am to 5pm with roughly 1 1/2hr surf lunches on some days... but there were of course the all night get-the-mag-done days.
2. Five items on your to-do list today:
Being 11pm on Sunday: Finish this, drink water, use restroom, lock door, and sleep.
3. Snacks that you enjoy
Tortilla Chips and Salsa, Bing Cherries, Hummus and Pita, Grapes, Pretzels with Yellow Mustard, Cookies, I am sure there are many more...
4. What would you do if you were a billionaire?
Share it, Travel, More outdoor activities, Purchase property, Have regular parties, Relax and enjoy
5. Places that you would live:
Any coastal Southern California city, Chicago, and have interest in Oregon (even though I have never been)
6.22.2008
Papa's Day Card
This is a portrait Father's Day card, shown flattened, that Jacob (my 3yr. old son) and I created using Photoshop for my dad (he calls him Papa). Jacob choose the truck (borrowed from the net) and also colored it blue with a hard light PSD effect. I added the green color block swatch (on back cover) and type to the front.
5.21.2008
Jacob's Wall
These are two images that I sketched for a mural that I am going to paint on my son's bedroom wall. I am still looking for the right perspective of the entire mural and where the coral/sea bed will be seen. A few more sketches of other fish and a shark, then I'll compose it all together and post it here before the painting begins.
2.06.2008
What is Graphic Design?
I just entered this poster design into a contest I found called, "What is Graphic Design Poster Competition" through a blog search.
1.18.2008
Bird Bout
The similarity of birds to humans when in a bout is really humorously interesting. Two birds fighting, over who-knows-what, while other birds cheer them on or just spectate at the feud. I captured this image on a road trip up the Central Coast a few years ago.
1.08.2008
Fun + Old Drawings
It has been quite a while since my last confession... I mean, post. I haven't been drawing as much as I would like to so I would like to fill-in the gaps and share some fun drawings that I found in my archives.
The scanner didnt do this drawing justice but is still a fun little sketch.
Portrait of Drew. (not a very good scan either)
I imagine this guy to be out on a Sunday drive in his prized sports car.
Pencil on board of John Travolta.
The scanner didnt do this drawing justice but is still a fun little sketch.
Portrait of Drew. (not a very good scan either)
I imagine this guy to be out on a Sunday drive in his prized sports car.
Pencil on board of John Travolta.
11.07.2007
Storyboards
Straight after college I got the opportunity to storyboard for a 20th Century Fox Searchlight feature film called Slums of Beverly Hills. I was an intern and, no you dont get credit as an intern. Was very bummed but was indeed one of the most exhilarating steps I have ever taken.
These storyboard sketches were done for fun. I wanted to create a Pepsi commercial of a man weaving his way through a jungle to discover a Moai Statue Pepsi vending machine temple.
These are a bit out of sequence but you can get the idea intended.
These storyboard sketches were done for fun. I wanted to create a Pepsi commercial of a man weaving his way through a jungle to discover a Moai Statue Pepsi vending machine temple.
These are a bit out of sequence but you can get the idea intended.
10.10.2007
MagnaDoodle Drawing
I drew this for my 2 1/2 year old son on his Magna Doodle; He is a big fan of trucks.
8.25.2007
Bamboo Tree
My bamboo tree on my desk at work. Not completely sure that I am finished with this sketch. I would like to add more color using another medium. Havent found what I want to use yet.
8.03.2007
8.02.2007
Desk Buddies
I often find these two guys hanging out together and looking very chummy, so I decided to put them in my sketchbook.
7.20.2007
Around the New Office
As I walked down the stairwell of the parking structure in morning on my way to work, I captured an interesting angle on a DHL delivery/pick-up.
A very nice building caught my eye, as I climbed that same stairwell one afternoon which I also found the perfect frame for it conveniently awaiting.
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