If ye be a true playa, then your hands best be in the a-ya.

I used to be a hardcore hiphop fan. To the point it was the only stuff I listened to (nowadays I've expanded my musical genres). Even more to the point I dabbled in the music making myself. I wasn't any good. If I was, this blog would be "The music of Mud!" instead of my doodles. Anyways, my hardcore phase started in the early 90s so my discman was playing a lot of Wu-Tang, Snoop, Warren G, Bone Thugs, Tupac, Nas and of course, plenty of Biggie. So when I saw the good folks over at 10 Paces and Draw were doing a Biggie/Pac mixtape challenge, I HAD to get on board. I've done some Pac illustrations but those are lost somewhere, so I wanted to do Biggie (though I might still do Pac because I like how Big turned out).

I had fun exploring more of a charicature direction when I did Spiderman many posts back (here), so I wanted to try the same approach with Biggie. The inspiration, set by 10P&D, was Big Poppa. If you watch the video, there's a strong red tone to the video so I used that as the background. Here is the finished piece in all of its glory. Hope you enjoy!

How bout some 'stache?

Hello folks!

As we're gearing up for Comic Con (Wizard World) which is later this week, I took some time out to post some older graphics I did for tees that I didn't end up using. I loved them too much to see them go to waste, so now they're available as prints over at Society6. Check them out and go ahead and buy one if you super loves it! If you want a smaller 8.5 x 11 signed print, you can always buy them through the site here. Thanks and enjoy!

New Shirt: The Sequel

Hello folks! Guess what?! Got another tee printed over at Threadless!!! OH yeah! Check it out here:

I'm going to work up a printable version for Society 6. It'll be up soon I hope! UBER thanks to all who voted and supported the uni-cause. Talk soon friends!!

Double Post!!

Even more majestic than a double rainbow is the double post! It's been a while since the last post (busyness at the business). Time for some sweet updating! I've met the iPad goal!! Thanks to all who purchased prints or commissions! Seriously, there's a star on the walk of fame in my heart with your names on it. You don't need to share, you each get one. BUT I'm not done, let the commissions continue! So here's the latest commission that helped get me to the goal.

Huge thanks to Brian who is an awesome comic book nerd and a pleasure to work with. Great guy who had nothing but awesome things to say.

Here's the original. You'll notice I took some liberties with color and such. I was excited to play with the pink and purple tones on this guy. I love how it turned out.

I did say double post. Well another project that helped reach the goal was actually based on an old piece I did. Super awesome dad, Dennis, wanted something special for his son and he is a creative guy and came up with the idea of a lightbox. Check out the final piece recently installed (it even changes color)!

Well, all that's left to say is we're waiting for a lull in workload so we can think about what we can do for the Chicago Comic Con this year (coming up in August). If you'll be in the area, drop on by! Have a most awesome day! Feel free to shoot me a message if you are interested in a commission of your own. It doesn't need to be a comic cover, almost anything you can think of. ALMOST. Click here for details.

How to be an AWESOME father #178

Today's example comes from Tom. Tom is not only leading his son correctly in the ways of nerdom, but he also commissioned me to create a Batman cover for his son. He wasn't exactly sure which one, so I had to throw out the first appearance of Batman, Detective Comics #27 if little Sean wanted some street cred. Little Sean surprisingly liked the cover so we proceeded. Little Sean is dripping of street cred and awesomeness AND check out his AWESOME AWESOME Bat-costume, err, vigilante attire! Thanks Tom and family for sending the feedback and positive response.You can also file this entry under How to be an AWESOME kid #24. Thanks guys! You rock! Below is the final piece I've been dying to share, but had to wait until Tom received his art first.

If you want to be like Tom or Sean and contribute to the iPad fund (click here to find out more), please let me know!

Getting closer to the iPad!

Hello  folks! The quest for the iPad is still moving along! I'm about halfway there and am thankful to those who've supported!! I'll be posting one commission this week (or as soon as he receives it). Anyways, if you don't know about my iPad project, check it out here:

We're getting ready for this August's Wizard World again (Yes! We're coming back!!) and I figured I'd sell some of the items that we won't be repeating.

Check out these plush! Made from organic cotton. There were only 4 made of each and these are the last suckers. They're about 8" tall. $25 each!! These plush are hard to make, so I can pretty much guarantee there won't be any more made.

Also this set of Jake and Finn 3 x 3" ink/marker and paint on canvas, also $25.

Shoot me an email if you're interested or if you'd like something commissioned. LET'S MAKE THIS IPAD HAPPEN!!!

Thanks all! Love you ;).

The Master of all Mastery

What up?! So I had this guy in my head for a little while and I felt compelled to go ahead and give him a sketch. He's honestly my favorite tee design I've done so far. Not much else to say about that. Before his days as a High Five Champion, he worked in coal mines, crushing pieces of coal into diamonds.

If you like it, tell the entire world North and South of the Equator and vote for it here: http://www.threadless.com/submission/419032/High_Five_Master. Thanks all for your support!!

Where Happiness Comes From?

Have you ever pondered where that comes from? I did. This is all I could come up with. It was actually my wife's idea. I was originally going to do a gummy bear, but she suggested a unicorn instead. Unicorns work better. Plus, when I look at a gummy bear, yes, it is where happiness comes from, but also bad teeth, sugar highs and lows and the ol' love handles. So to heck with you gummy bear!!! Plus if you notice, gummy bears actually come from the upper front thigh of a unicorn so it's all traced back here.

Thanks for checking in. If you like it, please vote and share it with the world!!!!! Have an awesome day!!

New tee up for voting!!

Hey folks! I know it's been a while. Been busy with work. Just thinking today how awesome the folks we've been able to partner with on projects are. Huge blessing!

Anyways, something to share! Threadless had a "Four Words or Less" challenge (self-explanatory) and for some reason, this popped into my head. If you like it, please go to vote on this sucker. Just the majestic mustache alone is worth a vote of a 5. http://www.threadless.com/submission/417044/Twice_the_Man/.

I'm currently working on a sweet commission for my iPad fund for a great guy who's getting it for his kid. With a client like that, you know I'm going to make this as awesome as that dude's mustache. I'll share it as soon as it's done!

Thanks folks!

I want an iPad!! What's in it for you?

So, I want an iPad (mainly for work, but that's irrelevant), but the budget is tight since we're starting off our biz, so I have to get creative. So the question that remains unanswered from above is "what's in it for you?" Well, I'll tell you. For the first time, I'm accepting commissioned requests. Take a look at what I've produced thus far here (or at my Dribbble page) and if you'd like me to create something especially for you, just let me know!

So what will I offer?
ORIGINAL ART
Watercolor and ink  (on water color paper)

(Shown is Watercolor, ink + digital. The aging and grunge was added digitally.)

CANVAS

Acrylic and Ink(Marker) on Canvas - 8" x 10"


DIGITAL

8.5"x11"

FINE PRINT INFO
So here's all of the other technical info.

• Shipping and handling is separate and averages about $3-5 for a flat 8.5"x11".
• If those sizes are not what you're looking for, let me know and we'll see if we can work something else out.
• I retain the rights to any art produced and I can choose to sell prints of whatever is created.
• You agree to not make copies and/or resell the art for profit.
• You agree to love the art and it'll be your favorite piece of art until you buy another one, then that'll be your favorite piece of art, moving the first one to your second favorite piece of art.
• The art will basically be just that, art. Beautiful and on display. You may not use it as a logo or other business purposes (unless you're hanging it in your office for all to gaze upon it with wonder and amazement). Although if you do need logos or something for your biz, let's talk!
• Art is subjective, and while I'll do my VERY best to make it the most incredible thing I've ever done, what you'll get is pretty much what you'll get. My goal is for you to love it and if you don't, maybe you can re-gift it to someone who will think it's the most amazing thing they've ever seen. You'll be a hero in their eyes and your investment would have paid off 10 fold.
• In terms of content, take a look at what I've done. I won't do anything more offensive that that. Let's keep it pretty light and fun!
• Only US orders at this time.
• Paypal only.
• If those prices are too high, you can always purchase a print of what's available ;)
• If after all of that, you're still interested in a piece of your own, shoot me an email (view my profile) and let's see if I can help you out!!!
• Depending on what's on my plate, I'd hope to have your piece done within a week and shipped right after it's done.

If I actually make more than what I'm looking for, then I'm hoping to buy my lil' cousin a bike (his is broken) so I can get him out of the house and we can do some male bonding. Thanks so much and let's help each other out here!! Have an awesome awesome day!