Let’s All Work for Free - Yay!!

More and more these days, as creatives, we are asked to work on speculation, or for no money. You know, “Let’s see what you can do first, then if we like it, we will hire you.” Or, “There is no money now, but once we get it published, then you will be compensated.” “I can’t pay you, but you will get free advertising out of our arrangement.” I am truly sickened by this sort of thing. Chances are, if you are an illustrator, graphic designer, or the like, you have heard it at some point.

Well this guy, Harlan Ellison, who is a writer, and has written for many shows, including Babylon 5, Star Trek, etc., really hits it on the head here. He is referring to the writing business, but it really relates to any creative field. When I saw it, it really hit home, and I thought it would be great to share. I could not have said it better.

George Crum

George Crum - inventor of the potato chip.

Afro Omega

Reggae singer Afro Omega.

Larry B

Gig Photos

Here are a couple pics of me drawing at a recent gig. Using Crayola markers, with Prismacolor greys for shade.

The Black Crowes

A band I really enjoy - great live. Brothers Rich & Chris Robinson.

Erup

Reggae star Erup.

ISCA Con Artwork

Here are a few samples from my wall.

Back from the ISCA Con

Just got back form the Int’l Society of Caricature Artists Convention in Ohio, and boy, what a burst of inspiration it gave me. Can’t wait for the next one. Here are some photos of some of the incredible artwork that was produced there - just great stuff.

ISCA Con B-day sketch

Currently attending the Intl Society of Caricature Artists convention, in Sandusky Ohio. Really great convention - inspiring.
I had the pleasure of taking a seminar with master caricature artist, Jan Op de Beek, where we all drew Sally Field. Here is mine. Will be posting much more artwork soon!

New park samples

Here a couple new samples for the park, that I used some previously posted sketches, to work from.

More Sketches

Here are some observational sketches (and some memory sketches), from the theme park. Also, more politicians.

Young MJ

Here goes one I did, for a park sample.

Bye Bye Jacko

An incredible talent, no doubt.

Rihanna

Dexter (Michael C. Hall)

Twilight

Been a while. I have been pretty busy, but my hope is to post more regularly here. This is a sample for the theme park.

Susan Boyle

Star Trek sketch

Dylan (unfinished?)

Somalian President Abdirahaman Mohamed Farol

Ill Rep. John Shimkus

Former Soviet Leader, Leonid Breshnev

Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi

Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, an apparent Elvis nut.

More politicians

MAD

I had the distinct pleasure of visiting the MAD offices and talking with Art Director
Sam Viviano, this past fall. Here are a few pics.

Sen. Judd Gregg & Sen. Arlen Specter

21st President Chester A. Arthur

Former Attorney General John Ashcroft, with FBI Director Robert Mueller - Former Acting FBI Director (far left) Tom Pickard

Rocker

Time of the year for more new theme park samples. Did this one of Rainn Wilson as The Rocker. Put it up as a test and the kids knew who it was. But in looking at it now, I am thinking I could have pushed his head shape a lot more, as he has that huge cranium. As always, your thoughts and comments are welcome and appreciated!!