An Insane Amount of Work

I'm toying with the idea of jumping into an insane amount of work - with no guarantee of making any money - a graphic novel.  Yes, I know it is a "me too" idea, but I like the idea of telling stories as opposed to just trying to make a single piece of artwork or illustration.  Im not sure if this is going to be something really good or a colossal waste of time.  Here is a snapshot of some of the panels.  Hint - yes it has zombies in it, what respectable graphic novel is without Zombies?

Live Drawing Fun

From the Reject Department

Sometimes caricature artists instincts for what is funny need to be slimmed down before a client will accept the work.  After my second try she said "Thank You So much, Chris! I am absolutely thrilled with the drawing and so excited to give it to him! I really appreciate your patience with me and can’t thank you enough!!!"

Yours Truly from the Mad Art of Caricature

Tom Richmond, of Mad Magazine fame, was offering personalized caricatures in his book, "The Mad Art of Caricature".  Here I am in all my glory!

People at the Denver International Airport

Christmas Gift Caricature

Merry Christmas Everyone

Starbuck Sketch: Sizing each other up

Man Waiting for a Plane

I like to draw people at airports, if I see something that catches my eye, I'll take a photo with my iphone and later sketch them on my Wacom.

New Gift Caricature

She plays ping pong and rolls dough all at the same time!

Starbucks Man

Sometimes I see people and I just want to draw them when I'm sitting in a Starbucks.

It's Time for Christmas Cards

It's that time again for Christmas Cards.  Order yours today and please allow 2 weeks for delivery.  See giftcaricatures4u.com

New Editorial Cartoon for New Media

I didn't post last week as I was travelling on my "other" day job.  Here is an editorial cartoon I recently completed for New Media.

Piers Morgan

Host of "Piers Morgan Tonight"  Piers was a journalist for several British publications before making it to American television.  Morgan had a notorious reputation as a British journalist and was fired from the Mirror in 2004 after approving the paper's publication of photographs showing Iraqi prisoners being abused by British Army soldiers.  Within days the photographs were proved to be manufactured.  The Mirror had to print "SORRY.. WE WERE HOAXED", and responded that it had fallen victim to a "calculated and malicious hoax" and apologized for the publication of the photographs.

New Retirement Commission

Crazy Drawings from this Weekend

October Health Fair

I do this Health Fair every year in Cedar Rapids.  Here are some photos from today's caricatures I drew.

Another Black n White!!

Another example of my black n white caricature style.  Great gift and inexpensive too!

Fun at Kirkwood Family Day

Sometimes All You Need is Black and White

A Long Standing Debate...

Another recent editorial illustration I did for New Negro Magazine.  A local Iowa publication which is a try-lingual general interest magazine which delivers content to an Afro-centric demographic.

SyFy's Face Off

Presenting the panel of judges and host for Face Off:  Left to Right: Glenn Hetrick, Patrick Tatopoulos, Ve Neill, and McKenzie Westmore

Caricature for Virginia Beach Lovers!

Two Ladies at Target

Happy Fiftieth

I just hope my wife and I can make it to this one!  Get your caricature today framed and ready to go!