Category Archives: friday

Illustration Friday: Swept

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

This was a commissioned engagement painting I did for a happy couple. The purpose? To sweep her off her feet.

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>Illustration Friday: Dusty

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

>I was cleaning our computer desk because it was ridiculous. There were lots of old bills and dust. And then there was this: A little sketch that Carlos did. I don’t know what the backstory is on this guy, but … Continue reading →

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>Illustration Friday Topic: Savor

Posted on November 27, 2010 by

>I changed this up a little bit since I last posted it on here: my illustration of The Little Mermaid. Thinking about the original Hans Christian Anderson story, it makes me think about being happy with who you are and … Continue reading →

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>Illustration Friday Topic: Racing

Posted on October 22, 2010 by

>Here is a vector illustration I did for a T-shirt. I think I may get more T-shirts printed with this design…

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>Illustration Friday Topic: Racing

Posted on October 22, 2010 by

>Another oldie for today’s topic. This is from Carlos and was one of his first Photoshop projects. Not bad for a first Photoshop effort eh?

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>Illustration Friday Topic: Spooky

Posted on October 19, 2010 by

>Here’s an old piece from Carlos. This was part of his Senior Thesis at Otis College of Art and Design. It’s an illustration of the trenches from WWI. Spooky indeed.

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>Illustration Friday Topic: Dessert

Posted on September 3, 2010 by

>One of my favorite subjects! And I had just finished this little illustration of a rebel cupcake. Enjoy!

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>Illustration Friday Topic: Shaky

Posted on July 9, 2009 by

>My image for Illustration Friday is on Flickr today. Check out the Illustration Friday link viewer for my and other great illustrators’ work on the topic! http://illustrationfriday.com/linkviewer.html

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>Illustration Friday Topic: Worn

Posted on June 26, 2009 by

>Another oldie but goodie. This was from a submit to do a graphic novel, which we didn’t get, but the pieces Carlos did for it were great. Here’s our Illustration Friday submission for the topic: Worn.

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>Illustration Friday Topic: Craving

Posted on June 10, 2009 by

>Hi Everyone! Here we have an oldie but a goodie! This is an illustration Carlos did in school, when we were first learning how to paint with Photoshop. I thought it would be suitable for “Craving” because the characters seem … Continue reading →

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