Mar 31, 2009
Squid Ink Portrait
Sculpted illustration by Toronto illustrator Jessica Fortner
Was fooling around in photoshop came up with this portrait of some characters that I made awhile ago.
Hope you like it.
SFG: Mystery
Cloudy Collection is GO!
Come see (and buy!) gorgeous letterpress prints from John Martz, Steven Weissman, Bill Fick, Meg Hunt, Amy Crehore, Tom Kaczynski, and me, David Huyck!
The Cloudy Collection is now LIVE!
Mar 30, 2009
some painterings...
Pencil, those graphite sticks, oil sticks, acrylic, india ink, collage, oil paint, coffee...
More at my blog...
More at my blog...
SFG: Mystery
Modofly new books
Now it's possible to buy new sketcbooks books via Modofly (now in color!) with motives by me and other great artists.
Mar 29, 2009
Cinnamon Buns
I had an elbow injury last fall and working on the computer aggravated it, so I took a break and began working in traditional media. It's amazing how you get accustomed to making art on a computer. Working on paper again was like learning to ride a bike all over again, but the best thing about it is going to the art supply stores again and buying stuff.
Mar 28, 2009
Mar 27, 2009
Bad Dogs
Forgive me, for I have been a negligent blogger. And I do not intend to get much better.
I've started a new series of paintings though. I call them "Bad Dog Confessions".
-Claire
I've started a new series of paintings though. I call them "Bad Dog Confessions".
-Claire
Pulp Fiction Animated Illustrstion: Jules/Samuel L Jackson
Hey everyone been a while since I posted so its good to finally get some work up.
Here's my step by step illustration of one of my favourite actors Samuel L Jackson playing the character Jules of Pulp Fiction.
Pen and Ink
http://www.myspace.com/samroon
http://www.samroon.deviantart.com
Here's my step by step illustration of one of my favourite actors Samuel L Jackson playing the character Jules of Pulp Fiction.
Pen and Ink
http://www.myspace.com/samroon
http://www.samroon.deviantart.com
Umami
For my new childrens book 'The Sand castle with the Nine Gates' by Leo Bormans. More of my work on my blog or on my Flickr.
Labels:
Childrens book,
ief; ief claessen,
illustration,
leo bormans
Astral Airlines
I'm having a lot of fun working on a comic with my partner at the moment called Astral Airlines. Neither of us have any experience in this area so we're learning as we go, and where it's heading is a mystery. My partner does the words and I doodle the drawings. Here's a little description:
What if you had control over your dreams? What if your dreams had control over you? When Herb and Ada meet their Keepers, two gentle monsters of the soul named Star Belly and Wee Ted, they begin a journey aboard an Astral Plane populated by turnips, giant rabbits, disembodied hands and the Immortal Flour God. Here, with the guidance of their Keepers and the help of the Astral Airlines staff, they’ll navigate their dreams, conquer their nightmares and learn that there are no-cost flights to any destination you can imagine.And the comic lives here.
Mar 26, 2009
SFG: Mystery
This is a mystery solving duo. Angel is a detective and Sam is a gorilla who also happens to be an artist...Opposable thumbs or not ;) Together they solve crimes!
Mar 25, 2009
Mar 24, 2009
NEW PATTERN and NEW SHIRTS
I've been doing a lot of pattern work recently, which has been great. Here's a new one called "Octopus Garden" :
Also, I recently reprinted some shirts and they're now available:
If you'd like to order, currently the easiest way is to email me at mike (at) argyleacademy.com. I'll set up the shop again very soon! They are $20 and are printed on American Apparel shirts, so they are like Springsteen and are born in the USA.
Also, I recently reprinted some shirts and they're now available:
If you'd like to order, currently the easiest way is to email me at mike (at) argyleacademy.com. I'll set up the shop again very soon! They are $20 and are printed on American Apparel shirts, so they are like Springsteen and are born in the USA.
SFG: Mystery
Be sure to add the appropriate label to your entry - SFG: Mystery
The next challenge begins Monday, March 30th, 2009.
The SFG Challenge was created to challenge every member to stretch their creative muscles, venture outside of their artistic boundaries and post their interpretations each week on a specific theme. You are enthusiastically encouraged to participate!
One last thing, advertising rates on SFG and Design Inspiration are at an all-time low. Contact me today to find out how you might be able to benefit by promoting your business, website or store on SFG.
Have a great week!
The next challenge begins Monday, March 30th, 2009.
The SFG Challenge was created to challenge every member to stretch their creative muscles, venture outside of their artistic boundaries and post their interpretations each week on a specific theme. You are enthusiastically encouraged to participate!
One last thing, advertising rates on SFG and Design Inspiration are at an all-time low. Contact me today to find out how you might be able to benefit by promoting your business, website or store on SFG.
Have a great week!
The NLD
Published in the Dutch Magazine 'De Groene Amsterdammer'. More of my work on www.iefclaessen.blogspot.com
Labels:
De groene amsterdammer,
drawing,
IEF,
ief claessen,
illustration
Mar 23, 2009
Caricature - Malaysian Politician
caricature of Malaysian politician - Mohd ali Rustam - done in photoshop and artrage - 4 hours rendering.
Sudin - Studio69
Wadoyasay?
Published in the Belgian govermental magazine Weliswaar. More of my work on my patch of www space
Labels:
drawing,
IEF,
ief claessen,
illustration,
pencil on chalk paper
Mar 22, 2009
"Humiliation Has No Return" by theangryhedonist
new work, although im not too happy about its angsty statement! she is chopping off her fingers in the picture with tears flowing from her face. oh no, im drowning in a cesspool of cliches, help!
love,
theangryhedonist
counting
Breaking the black outline cycle on this. I really enjoy working with textures, but hate having such huge files in PS. Miss the small little one in AI. Picking up more mainstream editorial stuff and liking it.
My new comics...
Communication
Labels:
drawing,
IEF,
ief claessen,
illustration,
Penci on chalkpaper
Mar 21, 2009
Food crisis
Cartoon for the Dutch Nu.nl news website, about a prediction of the British government that there will be a worldwide food and energy crisis by 2030.
More at Sevensheaven.nl
Animals and cigars
Some older work published in Belgian Magazines Knack and Weekend Knack. More of my work on http://www.iefclaessen.blogspot.com/
Labels:
animal illustration,
digital illustration,
IEF,
ief claessen,
knack,
weekend knack
Mar 20, 2009
Christine Marie Larsen: Hot dog, anyone?
purple
I was too late for purple...
This one is actually an ordinary assignment for an oil company. I rarely make illustrations that takes me days to make anymore, so I kind of felt I had to post it just for that reason. Painter XI pastels.
Tax opportunities in times of financial crisis
Labels:
De Tijd,
digital,
digital illustration,
IEF,
ief claessen
Mar 19, 2009
FROG!!!!
For years I've had this doodle of a frog in a suit lying around. Tonight I finally got the chance to paint it
Watercolours, acrylics and pencil on paper
Watercolours, acrylics and pencil on paper
O'Garchinskys, by my sis Maureen
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Charley Harper's Studio
Charley Harper is definitely one of my favorite illustrators, so I was excited to find these images of his studio space this morning here. Look how cluttered his workspace is!
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