The NEW Superhero Library Card! 2015 Edition!

That's right! I was asked back by a local library, to create another new (see the first one here) superhero-themed library card! Once again, the card was to feature two cavorting costumed characters, in dramatic action, all in an awesome effort to promote reading, and the attractions of the library system! Click below to follow the card's step-by-step creation! Click each image to enlarge!

Below ten images: Rough pencil ideas for the card! Once again, the 

theme was to feature two heroes (one male, one female), and 

the many library offerings!

Below two images: Zeroing in on the final image! It was decided 

to feature the two superheroes exploding from the interior of 

an opened hardback book, so...

Below: The final penciled art for the card! Note the changes 

to the two characters, so as to differentiate them from the 

previous heroes that were seen on the first card!

Below: The final inked art for the finished card!

Below: The colored artwork!

Below: The finished card, complete with text and graphics!

Below: The "key-chain" version of the captivating card!

Below four images: It's me, with the latest colossal card!

The Coming of the Sensational Superhero Library Card!

In 2014, I was asked to supply ideas and art for a great local library, in an effort to produce an eye-catching superhero-themed library card! See the images below, and follow along on the step-by-step creation of this memorable piece of art! The card even won an award from the North Carolina Public Library Director's Association, in the "outstanding promotional program" category! Click images to enlarge!

Below seven images: Ya gotta start somewhere! Rough ideas for the card, featuring 
a literature-loving superhero, in all sorts of inky action!

Below: While hashing out a direction for the card, it was decided
a fabulous female heroine was to be added, hence, the below design! 

Below: One idea was for a "flip card" format, with both

heroes spotlighting books and electronic equipment… 

Below: Final pencils for a design that shows both happy heroes, demonstrating their strengths, as well as showing off so many items the library offers patrons, such as books, e-readers, CDs, DVDs, electronic equipment, etc…

Below: It was decided the previous graphic was just too busy for a tiny 

card (whose final dimensions would be a tad over a minuscule 3 by 2 inches!)… 

So, back to the drawing board for this simple image, one that still shows off the 

heroes and the library materials...

Below: Tighter pencils for the approved design...

Below: At last! Final finished pencils for the card!

Below: The finished inked image!

Below: The finished color art, complete with text!

Below: It's me, holding the finished card! Now, time to check out a ton of books!

Here Come the WILDCATS! School Mascot Superhero Designs!

Here are some fun character designs for a high school in central Flordia! The school has used "the Wildcats" as their mascots for years, and wanted a male and female superhero team designed, using only that name in mind! Of course, it was difficult to not rely on the established DC Comics "Wildcat" character, so I leaned more toward a "panther" direction in their creation!  In addition to the usual "superhero" look, I added more fur on the outfits, capes, tails, and claws for both the hands and feet! Of course, the school's (Wesley Chapel High) specially-designed "logo" appears on their outfits, as per any self-respecting superhero! Click below to enlarge the pencil rough designs, as well as the finished inked versions!

Here Comes--The HONEY BADGER! Custom T-Shirt Art!

Created for the fine folks at FishBrain.com, here is my artwork for a new character called The HONEY BADGER! 

Below: My rough sketches for pose suggestions and compositions...

Below left: Rough pose design! Trying to get lots of dynamic action in a standing pose! Below right: Final pencils for the approved design! Note the elimination of the rock pile/logo area!

Below: The finished inks for this unique and exciting new superhero! Click all images to enlarge!

And, finally, here (below) it is on a swell, high-quality shirt! Want one of your own? Order here!

WORD WORLD Work! PBS TV!

Here are some illustrations done for the then-new PBS show, WORD WORLD! In that kid's education program, all objects are made of words, thus prompting kids to read!  It was a challenge creating word-shaped illustrations that were accurate, attractive, and enticing to young viewers and readers! Click images to enlarge!

TAO BOY Character Designs!

Here are some pencil sketch designs for the bad guys from a new comic book, TAO BOY AND ENGINE! The two main vile villains are roughed out below! Lots of choices and lots of fun! Click to enlarge!

Video Game Character Concept Art!

This is a page of character design/concept art for some video game characters, all for a "kid-friendly" kinda game. The sketches only reached the pencilled stage! Click to enlarge!

"Soldiers" Character Design!

Here are some rough pencil designs for character concepts done for a car dealership chain who wanted some sort of continuing military character. I gave them many choices, from marines to older generals, to a "MacArthur" type! Click to enlarge!

Romance Comics Character Designs and Pencil Roughs!

Here are some character designs for a lead player in some online romance comics I drew a few years back. "Zoe" is a hard-working country gal, complete with a horse stable, and tons of  responsibilities! If only she could find the right guy...Click to enlarge!

FOOD LION Instructional Poster Artwork!

This fun piece was done to promote good internal practices within the FOOD LION grocery stores, warehouses and managements. The "dragon" cartoon character represents bad practices, product loss or theft, etc…