Sneak Peek

The Dance of Days

Did you get one of these 2012 Woot! Calendars? They're pretty fun (and not just because I did all the drawings), filled with Woot! in-jokes, caricatures, and exciting sales figures. It took a lot for me to switch from my annual cute bichon frise calendar, but this did it (see above). I won't give away all 12 renderings but here were my sketches:






Those probably don't make much sense without the character descriptions, and these zoom-in snapshots of my final vector drawings will make even less sense:












For more cool illustrator/calendar action, check out my buddy DB talk about his awesome homemade calendar/sketchbooks here. Have a fun-filled and productive 2012, everyone!

Facetime with Leon Beyond

Leon Beyond has been getting involved in trivia-related events in his community. For example: the recent CHILI/TRIVIA ("Chilivia") Cook-off in McKarney Co. and the HOME/GARDEN show in downtown St. Louis. Click through to see the full extent of Leon's involvement.

Some field notes:

Valentine Scenes from Mythology

I drew these 4 Bitter Valentines for my pals at woot! Thanks to Matthew for the hilarious concepts. Be sure to click through for hi-resolution downloadable .pdf versions of these, as well as their adorable sweet counterparts.  Here were the doodles and sketches:

XOXO

Also, see: Leon Beyond's tips 'n' tricks for Valentine's Day.

COMING SOON

Be on the lookout: my new book from Drawn & Quarterly, called BIRDSEYE BRISTOE. A bit more info here and here.

Golden Arches! The Gilded Age of Logo Design in St. Louis

This week Leon Beyond takes on a legendary era in local logocraft (above: click to enlarge). Sketches below:

During our research we found this great resource of more current, active Arch-based logos.

Keep up the good work, everyone!

Product Review: Sherpa Sweatshirt

Red Carpet Season

Some art for shirt.woot!'s annual award extravaganza, The T-List Awards:

(click to enlarge)

Beware the fashion police!

Cancun Sketch Dump

I finished my paperback on day two, so had to doodle this comic in the ol' sketchbook instead. Click to enlarge:

Here are some more scenes straight from the beach: