K is for Krakens! (I)

The niecelet turned 2 a few weeks ago, and her grandmother wanted a t-shirt design to celebrate this historic event, something involving krakens, perhaps...? This one was a wee bit rushed, but that doesn't mean I love that kid any less. Release the Kaiya!!

Viva LOVE! (I)

I like to pretend I'm not into love, that my little black heart doesn't even register that kind of thing, but secretly - and I want this kept strictly on the way down low - I'm a sucker for people pairing up (or whatever your particular algebra is in your relationship) and committing to each other. And sure, sometimes I feel like that little crippled kid in the Pied Piper story that can't quite keep up with the rest of the group and gets left out of Candy Mountain, or the last unicorn that can't get on the ark 'cause Noah's all like, "Listen, we're doing couples, dum-dum," but mostly I just feel a very quiet joy when people I care about find people they care about.

This image was for a card I made for two of the most wonderful men I know and their recent engagement. Congratulations, my friends - I wish you all the happiness you can possibly cram into your lives!

Waterman (GD)

I designed this image for a t-shirt celebrating my epic brother's participation in the most recent Surfabout competition in our home town. I like that's it a picture of my brother taken by my dad and put on a t-shirt by me, so we all come together in that way. Want one? BUY ONE!

R.I.P. Ray Harryhausen, 1920 - 2013

Man, if there's a guy more responsible for shaping my imagination when I was a wee, I can't think of him. I don't typically get upset when wonderful people pass away after long, wonderful lives, but it does make me pause and think how blessed I was for their presence. Jason and the Argonauts, The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad, and, of course, Clash of the Titans were all pivotal visions for me. I watched them over and over, especially at Christmas time when they always seemed to be on TV. I was too young at first to really pay attention to anything but the amazing creatures, but there wasn't all that much more to these movies anyway. Well done, Mr. Harryhausen. Rest in peace.

Shining Me (P)

My new medium is the Facebook profile pic. All praise Photoshop!

Good-bye, Robbie. (I)

My wonderful friend Robbie departed SF for a choice career move to New Orleans. My present for him was decorated with this image. Kind of a rush job, but I like it.

I miss you, kitten!

Bibi and Baby (I)

A commissioned piece for my mom. 'Bibi' is the Swahili word for grandmother, and 'mjukuu' means grandchild.

Zombie Stephanie!

The latest addition to my zombie army is this lovely commission. Since I've been doing more monster-type stuff lately, I drew her and her new husband and their two cats as the Munsters. Zombie Munsters, kids! Fuggit!! Want to commission something? Email me!

Fan Radness

My friend JD sent me a picture of his snowboard - rad enough on its own, but even radder with a Non-Permanent Parliament sticker proudly affixed to the tip! The Non-Permanent Parliament is the comedic video wing of the Owl Henry shenannies, and JD was one of the first five people to like us on Facebook. He received a five-sticker prize pack, and look at the doors its opened! Thanks for your support, JD!!

JD is the main dude-in-charge of Bike Zambia, a yearly 7-day, 300+ mile bike ride that raises money for those afflicted with HIV and AIDS. Click the picture below to get more information on that amazing project:

Here's the original sticker design in all its glory. Click it to go to the NPP's YouTube page:

Happy Chinese New Year! (I)

I redesigned an older illustration for Chinese New Year, 'cause ain't nobody got time to draw, y'all. Also, I made this instead of doing homework, so you're welcome (and thank you) Chinese-American Community!

Li'l Medusa (I)

A sketch I did laaaaate one night. I couldn't decide on the colors, but the middle one's my favorite. They're all kind of creepy and I love that.

E is for Evelyn! (I)

The latest entry into the B is for Babies line is below, created for Evelyn Mack, born a few months ago to the wonderful Mack family in New York City. You can see all of my designs to date below that, and check 'em out on clothes n stuff by visiting www.cafepress.com/owlhenrybaby. Want a design on a different product, or want to commission a design? Email me! Let's make this happen!

 

 

 

Morty: "Paul" (V)

My coworker and friend Adam is a fan of the Morty videos, so much so he quotes them at work. It's very flattering, so I wrote him a piece of his own. That's Adam as Paul, Morty's latest victim. The newest video from the Parliament costars the always incredible LJ Bailey, who was also in 2010's "The Favor." Click the picture below to watch "Paul."

Glamour Shots! (P)

My very patient friend Maret and I met to relive an old tradition between us: glamour shots! This happened a few times waaaay back in high school, when we actually used film - like, there was a set number of photos you could take per roll, and you didn't actually see those pictures for several days until they came back from the photo developing place. Yeah. 

Maret can tell you some tales - a river set-up where she almost drowned as her dress (actually a sheet) pulled her off-balance and downstream; a legendary series modeled on the seven sins, now lost to posterity - but we always have a great time together. And we learn things, too: this time we both took home the lesson that I am NOT EVEN CLOSE to being a make up artist; turns out it's NOT just like painting! Huh! She's a trooper, and I think she looks absolutely beautiful.

Marianne - you're up next!

(I) Couple Commission

Back in October I cooked up some Halloween radness for my friend Adam. Another friend saw it, wanted in on the action, so I baked this up for him and his girlfriend. BAM!

Gettin' my study on! (I)

This past semester I did something I didn't think I'd ever do: I started studying early for a test, my Physiology final exam to be exact. As in three weeks early, not two nights before. In fact, I studied the SHIT outta that test. And it was like a dream! I wasn't so nervous I was vomiting blood right before the thing started, I'm pretty sure I got every single answer right, and I was the third person out. It'll probably never happen again, so I'm blogging it for posterity.

I'm a visual/experiential learner, so when I study, I really have to get into it in order to make it stick. Below are some pictures I drew during my process. And for the record, I got a B in Physiology - good enough for me!

YouTube Update (V)

What's up with new videos, you ask? Click a pic and find out!

Morty: "Sunday in the Park with Harry Chuwadski"
Starring Mark Sweeney!

Peg: "Sleeptastic!"
Peg (originally seen in "Hamlet in Rehearsal") returns! Featuring Jenni-Lynn and Jeff Brick!

S.O.F.A. 4: "Betrayal"
Our favorite girl without gays returns! With Erin Ellis!

Call Me Adorable (V)

There's a few things I need to post, so stay tuned over the next few weeks for some choice selections. For now, and only available here on the ol' blizzog, a video I made for a friend of mine, who shared the wisdom that the best way to kick a song in your head that just won't leave is to sing "Call Me Maybe" by...well, YOU know who it's by. Pure gold - works every time. CLICK HERE to watch my contribution to the CMM YouTube horde - enjoy!

Thanks for the support!

This is Gretchies McGillicuddy, co-worker, friend, and now proud owner of a set of holiday cards from my Cafepress store. Gretchen's been nominated for #1 Fan - hope you win, Gretchles.

Jealous? Get your swag on by clicking HERE. Want a different product? Email me and make a suggestion. Gretchen did.

New holiday stuff in the cafepress store!

I added a few things to my cafepress store, including some cards modified from my holiday card last year. CLICK HERE to check out the store and, as always, please let me know if you'd like to see other designs in the store, or designs that are already there on other products. Want 'em on a shirt? CLICK HERE!

(I) Halloween Radness

I drew this for my co-worker, friend, birthday twin, and fellow Netflix backwater horror movie (and GORGEOUS Autumn light) enthusiast Adam. I don't think he got the idea for his Halloween costume from my picture, but look at him: that's some Pure Rad right there. The man super glued his ears into that shape. COME on! Amazing.

Happy Halloween, all!

(I) L is for Lilies

Welcome Lillian Paige Sampson, born October 10th!

I've done a few of these little alphabet thingies, most recently for my niece, Kaiya. I also have a Cafepress store where you can get your purchase on. Let me know if you'd like a design on a different product, too. Don't see a design you like? Commission one! Email me for more details.

(I) R.I.P.

A card design for a friend whose sweet little friend had to be put to sleep.

[Side note: If you're crafty and like to make cards, I recommend Zazzle.com. Zazzle lets you put designs on any or all of the card's four surfaces for the same price, and the quality of their products is excellent. They have a bunch of other things to print on as well - check 'em out if that's your thing!]

(I) Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog - The Musical! (Poster Design)

My friend Nikki has once again asked me to do artwork for her high school's yearly theater production. I've done a few other posters for her, including one for ALL IN THE TIMING, ALMOST, MAINE and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. This year she's making Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog into a musical, which should be amazing! (I modeled this poster design on one of my all-time favorite comic book covers, the oft-imitated Uncanny X-Men #141.)

[Never heard of Dr. Horrible? You've been living a sad, sad lie of a life. It's a Whedon/Tancharoen project starring Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion, and Felicia Day that was created during the writer's strike back in 2007-2008, and it's excellent. CLICK HERE for more details.]

(I) Ellie

 

A very good friend of mine recently made the decision to euthanize her wonderful cat, Ellie, after almost two decades of friendship. Ellie was a very mellow, friendly kitty and though I didn't see her all that often, I knew that she was taking care of my friend. I'm not sure if the picture is quite right in terms of fur pattern, but my heart was in the right place. I miss you, Ellie.