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New 15 minute Sketch..."Buzzin' to Murgatroid"

2012-02-12T10:11:00.000-08:00

Pushed off the 15 minute sketch challenge this weekend to Sunday... it's been busy lately. Hope you dig it.

-MC

New Doodle..."Counting the Magic"

2012-02-05T20:42:00.000-08:00

A new Doodle for the next volume. Hope you dig it.
Let me know what you think.

-MC

15 minute sketch challenge "People at the Super Bowl Party"

2012-02-05T11:04:00.000-08:00

For this weekend's 15 minute sketch challenge I drew what I thought would be at a Seattle Super Bowl party...
Hope you dig it.
Let me know what you think!
Happy Super Bowl Sunday!
-MC

New Painting..."Octo-Pete"

2012-01-29T10:12:00.000-08:00

Finally finished off the first painting of the new year. I'm way behind this year. Trying to catch up and get more paintings done soon but there are other things on my plate. However, stay tuned for all the other images I'll be posting soon.
Let me know what you think.

-MC

http://www.imagekind.com/Octo-Pete-in-color_art?IMID=60859b41-6292-4b7e-8849-7882a0b95f8e

Today's 15 minute sketch challenge "Famous for nothing"

2012-01-28T15:27:00.001-08:00

Tired as I am of the Reality shows with people who have no talent... this is what inspired today's 15 minute sketch challenge.
Let me know what you think.

Cheers,
Mike

New Doodle..."Shouting out loud"

2012-01-28T09:00:00.000-08:00

One of three new doodles that I'll be posting. Let me know what you think.

MC

New 15 minute Sketch..."Jamin' on Sunday"

2012-01-22T09:13:00.000-08:00

Looking forward to the first jam on Sunday after a long week of being snowed in is what inspired this week's result of the 15 Minute Sketch Challenge...

Let me know what you think.
-MC

NEW Winter Promo Card

2012-01-21T13:58:00.000-08:00

It's been about 3-4 months since my last Promo Card, so I put one together to send out asap!
Let me know what you think.

-MC

Snow wrapped in Ice Night!

2012-01-19T19:56:00.000-08:00

It's been several days of snow this week that shut down the area. Today we got more snow with freezing rain that coated all the snow in ice. My Townhouse looks like "The Shining" on the outside!

MC

My NEW Book in the mail...

2012-01-17T20:26:00.000-08:00

Well... ain't this something? Got home from work today and saw a box waiting for me at my front door.
From Capstone Press... the Atlantis book I illustrated last summer!

New 15 minute Sketch..."Twit Hair"

2012-01-16T19:42:00.000-08:00

Late posting this from the weekend. It was a bit busy even though I was a bit stranded by the snow...
Notice the Twitter Bird in her hair?

-MC

SILA Silver Award Winner for this year!!

2012-01-11T21:32:00.000-08:00

WHOA!!! Look what I got in my email today!!!

Congratulations! You have been accepted into our 50th Illustration West Competition. And you're the Silver Award winner in the Children's Book category.

Silver Award

Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles http://si-la.org/

This is the one that won the silver award... I'll post the other one that got into the show on the next post.

MC

First 15 minute sketch challenge for 2012...

2012-01-07T15:38:00.000-08:00

Here's the result of the first "15 minute sketch challenge" for 2012 and I went a bit over time because of talking on the phone with a relative about something very important but was happy to realize what I had drawn when I finished. Hope you like it too!

May your 2012 be a good one!

-Mike

New Abstract for January...: "Where to begin"

2012-01-05T22:00:00.000-08:00

Starting out the new year with a new abstract "Where to begin?" Hope you dig it.

MC

My Art Horoscope for 2012

2012-01-02T13:19:00.000-08:00

My Art Horoscope for this new year:
Virgo
August 23-September 22
You’ve got a few hurdles to face, Virgo, but try not to worry too much; you’ll get the appropriate recognition for all your hard work at the end of the day. You’ll have to push the higher-ups to give you the go-ahead for your dream projects, and this may start to wear you down. Don’t give up, though, because once you start to see the fruits of your efforts, you’ll know it was all worth that pain and worry -- and your superiors will, too. Get ready to meet more people who can help further your creative career as well, in really big ways (Steven Spielberg, perhaps? Or Anna Wintour?) Check out all the conferences, workshops, and openings you can, so you can mingle with new crowds and start making lasting impressions. And if you get the chance to fly to India, São Paulo, or Paris for a project, meeting, or just a random getaway, it’s definitely time to pack up that suitcase and hit the skies!

It's from the CCA: Find yours for the new year!
http://www.cca.edu/news/2011/12/15/your-art-horoscope-what-does-2012-hold-store

"Creatures in my head" 2012 calendar still for sale...

2012-01-02T10:59:00.000-08:00

Get 'em while they're HOT! Off the presses that is! Start off your new year with new art from Mike Cressy's head... and all the creatures that live there in.
Hope you have a great year!

Here's the link if you would like to buy a copy:
http://www.redbubble.com/people/mikecressy/calendars/8086309-creatures-in-my-mind

-MC

15 minute sketch challenge... New Year's Eve...

2011-12-31T17:41:00.000-08:00

Ahhhh... another year gone! Here's to a great and successful 2012! Hope you enjoy this New Year's Eve sketch!
Happy New Year!

-MC

2012 calendar "New Century Abstracts" Two for sale...

2011-12-29T23:03:00.000-08:00

Just a reminder to purchase the "New Century Abstracts Two" 2012 art calendar before the new year starts...

http://www.redbubble.com/people/mikecressy/calendars/7987409-new-century-abstracts-two
Get yours today!

-MC

Buy your 2012 Seattle Photo Calendar...

2011-12-27T21:09:00.000-08:00

Just a reminder to purchase the "Seattle Reflections" 2012 photo calendar before the new year starts...
http://www.zazzle.com/seattle_reflections_calendar-158465672225620009
-MC

New Doodle..."Drop down, turn around..."

2011-12-26T12:22:00.000-08:00

It's so insular being in the the Christmas mode, then on the day after, thrust into the everyday world again. Thankfully we have another holiday coming up later this week...

-MC

Festivus Pole Lot

2011-12-25T20:40:00.000-08:00

On Christmas Eve I went through Fremont, which is north of Seattle a little bit and there was a Festivus Pole Lot with two poles left. I guess they sold all the others...

MC

Holiday Abstract

2011-12-25T11:41:00.000-08:00

I'd been working on this abstract for the last week to have ready for Christmas and here it is. Hope you are having a wonderfully merry Christmas!

-MC

15 minute sketch challenge... Christmas Eve...

2011-12-24T23:21:00.000-08:00

I had an inkling that Santa might take a break or two at a few houses to imbibe in some of his favorite snacks...

Merry Christmas...

-MC

Merry Christmas Everyone!

2011-12-23T09:50:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone has a very nice Christmas this year!
This painting is the acrylic version of a sketch that I also did as vector art a year ago... check out this new version!

Peace and Love- Mike

New Doodle..."Crack the world"

2011-12-21T20:38:00.000-08:00

A brand new Doodle for December... check it out hommie!

-MC

New Abstract for December: "Skip the Charades"

2011-12-18T11:17:00.000-08:00

A brand new abstract for the middle of December... hope you are having a merry seasonal experience...lol...
-MC

15 minute sketch challenge "A rest before Xmas"

2011-12-17T17:12:00.000-08:00

Continuing this month's theme of Christmas... I was thinking that Santa might need a little rest before his big night next weekend.
Hope you dig Santa's rest before Christmas.
-MC

New Doodle..."Her logic wheel"

2011-12-17T11:32:00.000-08:00

Here comes another NEW doodle! Based on a friend's features and how her look always conveys a certain logic and you can see going on behind her eyes. Hope you dig it.

-MC

Another NEW Abstract! "Best Friends"

2011-12-11T10:37:00.000-08:00

One more new abstract to help round out the portfolio for 2011. I expect to have a few more finished before the end of the year. Stay tuned for that...

-MC

Today's 15 minute sketch challenge "Virtual Christmas"

2011-12-10T16:40:00.000-08:00

Today's result from the 15 minute sketch challenge is about all the tech stuff that allows us to experience things differently then ever before, including Christmas. I hope to be blissed out on some Thai food, Greek cookies and some excellent dark chocolate gelato!

-MC

Three NEW 2012 Calendars for sale!

2011-12-10T11:33:00.000-08:00

There is still time to get one of these beauties for yourself or for a friend or loved one. Let it be a special Christmas with one of these special gifts! Make your person merry!

-MC

New December Abstract..."Six Cobras"

2011-12-10T11:29:00.000-08:00

Another new Abstract for December! Hope you dig it!
Here's a link to buy a print:
http://www.imagekind.com/Six-Cobras_art?IMID=96357387-1363-4a95-96ee-5ea80170a3be

New Doodle..."I'm a plane!"

2011-12-07T19:50:00.000-08:00

Another new doodle for the next volume of doodles. Hope you dig it!
The current volume is available on Amazon.com and other book sellers: "The Book of Doodles"

-MC

New Abstract for December: "Bring it!"

2011-12-06T20:15:00.000-08:00

The colors in this one bring a festive mood to December... hope you dig it!

-MC

New 15 minute Sketch..."A start to the day"

2011-12-04T12:28:00.000-08:00

Today's 15 minute sketch challenge was put off one day because yesterday was busy from dawn till dusk... this one is called "A start to the day"... sometimes there is so much to do each day but before that starts it's nice to just relax with breakfast and see what's on the tube...

-MC

Brand NEW Abstract for December...

2011-12-04T11:36:00.000-08:00

This was freshly minted this weekend. I've a few more from last month to post yet but I really liked this one and wanted to show it right away...
Hope you dig it!

-MC

New Doodle..."Night Angels"

2011-12-04T10:57:00.000-08:00

Another new doodle for December! "Night Angels"!

New Abstract for December: "Go Bigger!"

2011-12-02T22:19:00.000-08:00

Got a back log of abstracts just waiting to be seen... here's one of them... "Go Bigger!"

MC

New 15 minute Sketch..."Holidays be comin'"

2011-11-28T21:31:00.000-08:00

From this past weekend. I didn't have time to post... working on some things and going out on the town...
Hope you dig this one.

-MC

2012 Seattle Calendar

2011-11-26T13:24:00.000-08:00

Here's the sales pitch on my new Seattle Photo calendar for 2012:

Seattle Reflections
Buy this calendar and you will be impressed by the beauty that is Seattle all year around. Each month has a view that is not often expressed since the photographer took most of these pictures while bicycling around Seattle. You'll experience a deep sigh with each new month. Enjoy.

And here's the link to buy it!:

http://www.zazzle.com/seattle_reflections_calendar-158465672225620009

New Abstract for November: "Chicago, that way!"

2011-11-25T08:46:00.000-08:00

Posting another new abstract. I'm a bit backed up on the batch that I finished this month, so I'll be posting more in the next week or so to catch up. There should be a few other surprises visually so stay tuned, come back often and tell your friends.
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

-MC

Special Thanksgiving 15 minute sketch challenge... "Not Turkey's best day"

2011-11-24T11:56:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Thought I'd do a special Thanksgiving day 15 minute sketch challenge and here's the result. Hope you have a great day!

Peace!
MC

New Abstract for November: "Not a virgin"

2011-11-22T20:56:00.000-08:00

Hey all, I've got a bunch of new Abstracts that I've been working on and here's a new one from this batch. Hope you dig it!

MC

New Doodle..."Old One Tooth"

2011-11-21T20:15:00.000-08:00

I got some new doodles... here's the first one! "Old one tooth"

See you next post.

-MC

2012 "Creatures in my mind" Calendar

2011-11-20T12:10:00.000-08:00

I don’t cry during cooking shows or root upon hearing about the corruption of champions (real or imagined)… but I do dream of characters doing certain things… (real or imagined) and to that end, I’ve created a new Wall Calendar for 2012. In this calendar you’ll not only see things you’ve never seen before but you will feel giddiness and joy with each passing month… solely upon seeing the new image represented for that month.
I can’t imagine anything else bringing such joy, so get in on the joy ride through 2012 and buy yourself or someone you like, admire or think of in a good way a copy of “Creatures in my mind” Calendar for 2012. Every month in 2012 you’ll thank yourself.
Cheers to you.
Mike

Here's the link:

http://www.redbubble.com/people/mikecressy/calendars/8086309-creatures-in-my-mind

15 minute sketch challenge "Hoover's G-man"

2011-11-19T12:25:00.000-08:00

In light of the new movie about FBI's famous leader... I was going to make the toga a dress but didn't have time... (assuming that he really was a cross dresser.)
Hahahaha...

Hope you dig the sketch!

-MC

New Doodle..."Fire over the ocean"

2011-11-15T20:34:00.000-08:00

Another Doodle from the new batch... more coming soon.
Hope you dig it1

MC

New Abstract for November: "The Devil's own"

2011-11-13T09:18:00.000-08:00

I've got a group of new abstracts that I'll be posting... this is the first of the batch...

MC

New Doodle..."I hear something..."

2011-11-13T09:15:00.000-08:00

A new doodle done with a marker instead of an ink pen. Hope you dig it.

MC

Today's 15 minute sketch challenge "One percent funnel""

2011-11-12T14:40:00.000-08:00

Today's 15 minute (I went over the 15 minutes today to get all the items in...) sketch challenge reflects the news and how I'd love to be rich too...hehehe...
Hope you dig it.

MC

NEW 2012 Abstract Calendar for sale now!

2011-11-12T11:18:00.000-08:00

It’s that time of year again where we look at the calendar and see it slipping away as we drink our tea and look out the window at the wind blowing, rain falling and the temperature dropping… a ghastly bit of business this time of year…
And so we turn our attention away from the misery and wonder how we can best lift our spirits. Looking to the holidays is one way. The fun times that the holidays bring and all that stuff. But sometimes one needs a little bit of brightness every day to pick up the old self and get it moving. To that end I propose my brand NEW 2012 Abstract Calendar, with it’s big bold ideas of color, style and thoughtfulness.
One look at this bold new creation and you think… by god I feel better already!
So why not purchase one now for yourself and maybe a couple more for friends at the holidays… to cheer them up, so to speak.
I thank you in advance!
Mike

New Painting..."Rat as mutant"

2011-11-09T20:14:00.000-08:00

Another brand new painting ... much easier painting when the weather is not very good outside... I should have more paintings coming soon. Hope you dig the "Rat as mutant" painting.
See you next post!

MC

Today's 15 minute sketch challenge "Did she really say that?""

2011-11-05T12:16:00.000-07:00

Here's the results of today's 15 minute sketch challenge... Drama can be there when you least expect it to be... and can these two women make amends?
Hope you dig it.

-MC

New Doodle..."Transformation of the rudder..."

2011-11-03T22:17:00.000-07:00

Finally another brand new doodle ... check it out!

New Abstract for October: "Never lost the war, again."

2011-10-30T21:10:00.000-07:00

Brand new abstract for the end of October... buy a copy on ImageKind.com...
Stay tuned for more big news soon!

MC

today's 15 minute sketch challenge "Who ate the Wheeze?""

2011-10-29T13:52:00.000-07:00

Today's sketch has to do with eating too much... especially after getting all that candy on Halloween... BOO!
"Who ate the Wheeze?"

New Abstract for October: "Remember this night"

2011-10-27T20:50:00.000-07:00

One of the last Abstracts for October! Hope you dig it!

MC

New Painting..."Two for the road"

2011-10-24T21:10:00.000-07:00

Finally a new painting! "Two for the road" that I did finished off recently.
Hope you dig it.

MC

This weekend's 15 minute sketch challenge "Apology Accepted"

2011-10-23T21:26:00.000-07:00

Hey... here's this week's results for the 15 minute sketch challenge! Hope you dig it!
"Apology Accepted"

-MC

New 15 minute Sketch..."No Fish"

2011-10-16T09:50:00.000-07:00

Here's the results of this weekend's 15 minute sketch challenge. Hope you dig it!

-MC

New Abstract for October: "One night at the El Ray"

2011-10-09T11:29:00.000-07:00

Here's the most recent NEW abstract. I've got two more but I like this one the best.
Hope you dig it!

-MC

Today's 15 minute sketch challenge "The Mainstay"

2011-10-08T16:22:00.001-07:00

Here's the result of today's 15 minute sketch challenge... "The Mainstay"...
It's about... well, we all have things that we wish we weren't addicted to. For me it's dark chocolate... and chocolate ice cream... and how rough it is behind that 8 ball.

Hope you dig it. See you next post.
-MC

Today's 15 minute sketch challenge "One per day"

2011-10-01T14:37:00.000-07:00

Here are the results of today's 15 minute sketch challenge. It's about how much you can eat, do or play with in one day and how moderation helps...
How's that for influence on one's art?
Hope you dig it!

-MC

New Abstract: "Season of Doing"

2011-09-28T21:27:00.000-07:00

Brand new abstract... check it out. Thinking of Autumn and getting back to work,... back to school and then the holidays.

http://www.imagekind.com/Season-of-doing_art?IMID=e8895058-59b6-4c36-9b75-d793dba09aa7

MC

New painting..."Alvin's Apparition"

2011-09-25T11:07:00.000-07:00

First new painting in over a month or two... check it out. There will be more coming soon. It's getting into that time of year where I will be inside more.
Hope you dig it!
-MC

New 15 minute Sketch..."Salt after Pepper"

2011-09-24T12:38:00.000-07:00

Today's result of the 15 minute sketch challenge... "Salt after Pepper"

Today's is most likely our last day of great weather in the PNW till next summer... if there is one (we had a very short one this year)...so as we get swallowed by time and the Autumn approaching, here's the result of today's 15 minute sketch challenge... hope you like it.

-MC

New Doodle..."Flowers of Wrath"

2011-09-22T09:33:00.000-07:00

Another new Doodle! Hope you dig it!

-MC

New sketch..."Browfy's Quest"

2011-09-21T09:53:00.000-07:00

This is another sketch from my vacation a month ago. Hope you dig it.
-MC

New Abstract: "Gutter Ball"

2011-09-19T09:48:00.000-07:00

Relaxing post surgery on Friday I was able to finish off this abstract, which was almost done before the surgery. Hope you dig it!
-MC

Today's 15 minute sketch challenge "Damn! That is big!"

2011-09-17T21:25:00.000-07:00

Here's the result of today's 15 minute sketch challenge "Damn! That is big!"... hope you dig it.

See you next post.
MC

New Doodle..."Diagnosis Spotty"

2011-09-17T11:22:00.000-07:00

Slowly doling out the new doodles that I've been doing. Stay tuned for more of these coming soon.

Thanks.

MC

Post Surgery

2011-09-17T11:09:00.000-07:00

My friend Anne just left my house. I think her for being a wonderful friend and looking after me for the last 24 hours after my surgery. I also thank my friend Kevan Atteberry for driving me to and from the surgery center. Anything I can ever do for you guys, you just let me know!
The surgery on my sinus to take out some polyps went very smoothly. Despite my apprehension prior to the surgery, I seem to be doing very well and I've got more energy then I thought I'd have at this point. I didn't sleep much last night because I sat up in a big comfortable chair in my bedroom so I wouldn't roll over onto my nose and also to help with any draining of blood in my throat.
However, I felt very rested after the surgery thanks to the anesthesia technician.
I hope to get back to normal soon. I'll take some time off from work this coming week and maybe work from home several days.
I also hope that I can breath better, not have anymore pressure headaches or sinus infections.... please!!!
It's hard to date someone when you have this problem and I would like to get back to that this coming year.
Thanks to all those friends and family (Cookie, Nick, Scotty, Kevin, Nicole... you guys are great!) of mine that gave me support about this in one way or another.
It all made me feel like I was not alone and was cared about.
Peace.
Love.
Mike

From yesterday's post on Facebook...

2011-09-12T20:50:00.000-07:00

On this day of the 9 /11 memorial, I feel not only for those who lost their lives and the families that were effected by the terrible events of that day but also for what has happened in the ten years since that fateful day. Days of horror followed by numbing reality. Slowly, day by day, things began to move toward some sort of normalcy. Not long after that I introduced an ex-girlfriend to one of my pals and they have been married almost 10 years. Sierra On-Line, the company I worked for on that day, closed their doors mid way through the decade. I worked for a short time at a start up company while dating the lovely Holly McClue and bought a new house. After that start up closed their doors I returned to working for Microsoft on several contracts. Holly committed suicide. Throughout all of that my art work evolution prospered. I became faster and wiser about art and my career. The last several years many close friends have passed away and I've made new friends. I stand back and wonder what the next ten years will bring. Then I remember this quote from Charles Dickens:
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to heaven, we were all going direct the other way - in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only."

Brand NEW Abstract for Sept...

2011-09-11T22:02:00.000-07:00

This one is called "Most of the Time" and it's available as a print on Image Kind. Spread the word if you know someone who likes Abstracts. See you next post.
-MC

New 15 minute Sketch..."Anything Can Occur"

2011-09-10T14:36:00.000-07:00

Here's the result of today's 15 minute sketch challenge... sometimes aren't what you hope for but are there none the less.

Hope you dig.

See you next post.

-MC

Another recent Doodle...

2011-09-07T20:25:00.000-07:00

I've got a few more to come,... hope you dig it! "Above the Federation"

MC

Last week for Super Alphabet!

2011-09-05T22:23:00.000-07:00

Last week to pledge....SUPER ALPHABET picture book for kids on Kickstarter NOW open to "$1" pledges. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/180530905/the-super-alphabet-picture-book

Help get it funded. Only a few days left.

New Sketch..."Dominion I see"

2011-09-05T09:52:00.000-07:00

I did this sketch for a "Sketch Pistols" meeting last Friday. Great group and fun times!

-MC

New Abstract: "Harken"

2011-09-04T21:51:00.000-07:00

Finally a NEW Abstract. I haven't had much time since starting the new job to do many abstracts so this is the first one since then.
Hope you dig it!

-MC

15 minute sketch challenge "Summer Beckons"

2011-09-03T18:04:00.000-07:00

Here's today's results from the Saturday 15 minute sketch challenge... "Summer Beckons"... another homage to summer, since we here in the PNW have had very little of it this year. Today and the rest of the weekend is sunny and warm... I'm going outside to enjoy it! Hope you do as well!

-MC

New Doodle..."Bo Winkler's Talk"

2011-08-31T20:44:00.000-07:00

First doodle of the new season... more to come soon. Stay tuned!

-MC

15 minute sketch challenge "Trip's Introduction"

2011-08-27T10:26:00.000-07:00

This week the 15 minute sketch challenge moves to the weekend because I've started a new full time job as senior artist at Amazon.com... so look to Saturday's and some times Sunday's for the 15 minute sketch challenge. Hope you dig this week's sketch.

-MC

New Abstract: "Where you go"

2011-08-25T16:55:00.000-07:00

Another of the new abstracts that I finished last week. It's taken a while to upload because I've been busy with a ton of things... some summer related, some birthday related and starting a new full time job at Amazon.com...Senior Artist. Looks to be fun!
More coming soon!

-MC

From last Thursday's "Sketch Pistols" meeting...

2011-08-21T10:50:00.000-07:00

I usually don't finish a sketch at a meeting mostly because I get to talking with people, so I end up finishing it a day or two later. Here's the result from last Thursday's "Sketch Pistols" meeting in Ballard.
Hope you dig it.

-MC

New Abstract: "Solemnly Swear"

2011-08-20T11:34:00.000-07:00

I just finished a few new abstracts yesterday... happy to be back at them!
Check it out. I'll post the other one soon.

-MC

Today's 15 minute sketch... "Birdie's Evening Walk"

2011-08-19T11:22:00.000-07:00

It's been a busy week, with going on vacation and coming back to go to the specialist for my sinus condition and some parties that are coming up this weekend... put the creativity in a new spin...thus the results from todays sketch challenge... hope you dig it!

Vacation Photos!

2011-08-19T11:17:00.000-07:00

These are from a quick vacation I took this last week to Leavenworth/Lake Chellan area of central Washington State. 85 (no humidity) and sunny the whole time. I loved the weather and saw some awesome sites. I biked through most of it with my folding bike. Wish I could have stayed longer.

Friday's 15 minute sketch...

2011-08-12T15:02:00.000-07:00

Here's the result of today's 15 minute sketch challenge... "Spike's Ejection"
Hope you like...

-MC

Volume 9 opening sketches!

2011-08-09T17:42:00.000-07:00

I've started work on the next volume of art for my graphic novel,... once again it starts out with a nightmare sequence... with a twist...

Super Alphabet Covers are DONE!

2011-08-07T10:58:00.000-07:00

Here are the new covers for my Super Alphabet book! I'm currently working on the interior pages. I've posted it as a project on Kickstarter... check it out!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/180530905/the-super-alphabet-picture-book

Today's 15 minute sketch... "Summer Memory"

2011-08-05T12:08:00.000-07:00

Here's today's results of Friday's 15 minute sketch challenge...
"Summer Memory"
Hope you dig it. The end of this month 15 minute sketch challenge moves to Saturdays.

-MC

Oclys: for charity!

2011-08-01T09:52:00.000-07:00

I did this painting for The Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity in London recently. They were very nice to ask me to participate so I tried to do something cool for them. Here's their website incase you want to check them out. They are producing a book to sell around the London area this Christmas with all the Monster Art to raise money.
http://www.goshmonstersbook.com/

-MC

Today's 15 minute sketch... "How did I get here?"

2011-07-29T11:04:00.000-07:00

Here's today's results of the challenge...
... "You may ask yourself... how did I get here... Once in a lifetime... Same as it ever was..."

See you next post.
-MC

Super Alphabet launched! :D

2011-07-28T11:37:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I've started a new project on Kickstarter. It's my new kids picture book "Super Alphabet". Please stop by and take a look. I would greatly appreciate in advance if you contribute but I totally understand if money is tight. If you could take a few minutes to post the link to other sites and possibly send it to friends who might be interested, that would help greatly and you would have my undying appreciation. Keeping my fingers crossed and working on the text for the interior of the book.
Here's the link:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/180530905/the-super-alphabet-picture-book
Thanks,
Mike

Rare Rabbits Designs

2011-07-28T11:27:00.000-07:00

My friend Lenore Angela has a terrific site that features a unique selection of hand crafted gifts, knitting patterns and distinctive greeting cards. Rare Rabbits Designs, a fibre and visual arts design company providing original gifts, cards and knitting patterns intended for the home hobbyist. Check out her website and blog:
http://rarerabbitsdesigns.yolasite.com/
http://lenoreangela.blogspot.com/

-Mike

New sketch..."Pearl's Odeon"

2011-07-27T10:23:00.000-07:00

This sketch is from last week's "Sketch Pistols" meeting at The Copper Gate in Ballard. Good times, good conversation, drinks...

-MC

New Abstract: "Know Them Well"

2011-07-25T11:18:00.000-07:00

Posting another new Abstract that I just finished. It's been a busy fun summer. I hope to have more acrylic paintings soon, so stay tooned....

-MC

Today's 15 minute sketch... "Hat of Torus"

2011-07-22T18:10:00.000-07:00

This week's 15 minute Friday challenge is late in the day because I had to go kayaking in some beautiful weather... finally!
Up until today it's been cold and dark around these parts... we're calling it our Non-summer... and I've been wearing a chapeau, unlike the one Torus is wearing in the sketch...

New Abstract: "Fun with each other"

2011-07-21T12:23:00.000-07:00

I've been meaning to post this Abstract for a while now and finally got around to doing so. Hope you dig it!

-MC

Saturday 15 minute sketch challenge...

2011-07-16T15:45:00.000-07:00

The regular Friday challenge had to be moved to Saturday this week because I was in an all day job interview on Friday. So this here is today's sketch from the 15 minute sketch challenge.
Hope you dig it.

-MC