Ole!

Well, came back back from Mexico and I realized one thing: I had no head to have had decapitated in the first place. Long story short, I got torn apart by large surf, ate great Mexican food and just had an overall great, murder-less time south of the border. I'll get the pics posted as soon as I can get them from my brother.

Here's my second pass on the girl below w/color:


...and here's another color of a sketch in the previous post:

I prefer my head stay on my shoulders, gracias.

OK, I wanted to get one last post into the month of July before I ventured to the deep, blackened heart of The Mexican Amazonian Coastline. That's 4 posts in July!!!! A new world record!

Oh yeah, so I'm going down to Rosarito for some surfeage, some fun in the sun, maybe a decapitation or two; all great fun! A deserted sandy beach with hidden dismembered bodies just seemed a little more tempting than being shoulder-to-shoulder with geeky nerds, what with their Moon Knight outfits and various robot fetishes. I'll be back probably late next week or so with some kick ass pics.

So here's a second pass at that one girl. Fixed a couple things thanks to the wonderful, malicious attempts of Matt Long to destroy that which I hold dear. The right leg definitely bothered me more than anything, though now her foot, shall I say, offers an interesting silhouette? Judge for yourself:


21st Century Schizoid Maaaaaaaaan!


Adios.

My Father, The Red Cyclone

Wow, it feels goooooooood to draw a variety of things for a change. Like take for example the greatest Street Fighter character ever, Zangief. No reference, no research, no countless hours of nude self studies in front of the mirror. I just felt like drawing him and I just did it; what a concept, huh? And better yet he looks like absolute shit and I could care less (so no crit necessary on this one Matt, ha). Only in America (or possibly the former Soviet Union)!

The last thing you see before your lifeless body flies spinning through the air, your head, shattered like so many foolish hopes and dreams.


May color this one, but probably not.

Tal sayeth "Let There Be Colorth!"

Here's the color version of the sketch below; trying to experiment with different lighting techniques...I think she turned out pretty well.

The one good thing I've ever done!...Uhhh, 2.

Ok so It's been a while but for good reason. Pitch numero dos has been completed and is awaiting final printing! It's an action/adventure/comedy show entitled "The Mindscape Anthologies" and it KICKS ASS!!!! I have some time now so I'll try to get some of it online (as well as some stuff from the first pitch). Definitely more posts coming soon.

So months of inactivity have rendered me, well, huge to say the least; I look like a Samoan Jabba the Hut. My weight currently checks in at 290 Lbs. Yes, that's no typo...2-9-0! And although 300 sounds really great for bowling, it does not quite bode well for the human physique. So I'm joining a gym and hopefully I can lose some of it. Here's my workout plan:



And here a quick sketch I did the other day; color coming soon!

God it feels like summer!

Here's a quick sketch I did in the dark, damp pit I call a bedroom. The other version has me in this same outfit.

And remember kids...

I had been driving the other day when I had noticed this slogan on the bumper sticker of the "Van that Soccer Built" in front of me. Thought it quite interesting...

Stanley Kubrick agrees..."The one good thing I've ever done."

MY PITCH HAS BEEN COMPLETED!!! Kubrick says I'm no longer a disappointing vessel. Though it was 2nd to be conceived, it's the first out of the pipeline! I've been extremely excited and have been calling up everyone. If you would like to produce it please make your checks payable to the "Save The Tal Foundation". If you'd like to see a copy let me know and we'll figure out a way to do it without posting your email and what not.

Also, I turn 25 tomorrow! I asked my parents for a noose and they didn't oblige. We're going to dinner tomorrow so it looks like death by cholesterol this year...Hooray!

Now on to the artwork. I was going to post some more girls when I notice it has been a while since I've posted any guys. So I've put together a few sketches and hope you guys like 'em. Now that the pitch is complete expect more posts too!

How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love The Timm

Ok, first off let me point out that Shane Glines actually posted a comment on my blog. I haven't felt this giddy since Jen Lerew refused my marriage proposal. One day Jen, one day. Then again, if Mr. Glines looks half as good as his sketches...

So I'm continuing my 'Net studies and have done up another page of some Timms.

The ones in pencils are done straight from some Timm originals and the others are just done without reference with a plain 'ol pen and marker.


These are just a couple of sketches I did just trying to incorporate the Timm style. The lower leg/feet I've found to be a problem.



As far as what's next, I'll figure out as I go; hopefully some sketches with the feet actually included in the next round...

Girls, Girls, Girls

Over the past few weeks I've been feeling a little under confident about my style; certain sketches I had just looked like...Well, like horrid crap from the 7th level of hell to be quite honest. So I've gone back and revisited some strong influencers. I figured a good place to start would be just some girlies.

Bruce Timm


Jen Lerew


Shane Glines/Bill Presing