After a long wait Team Smithereen is going to be on Disney XD. It's a series of shorts of the worst stunt team ever. They get blown up, crushed, burned and exploded! I co-created the show with Dan Clark and Don Asher, also I designed the characters. A whole squad of talented artists and puppeteers helped make this a reality. Check out the promo and watch this weekend!
Here's an older post about TS where I do some show and tell with the puppet sculpts here!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
SPECTRUM! AGAIN?!
Just found out that my sculpture “Punch- Bot!” Has been accepted in the Spectrum Fantastic Art Annual #17.
The piece was something I had been toying with for a while.
It was hard to think what to make it out of
the materials turned out to be a combo plater or as they say in the art world “Mixed Media”. Super Sculpey, Balsa Foam, Styrene plastic and wood. I imagined this being an old beat up board walk / carnival arcade game - robot. Someone would put in a quarter and Smasho! lights out. Maybe not the most popular game but it would deliver on it’s promise.
It was difficult photographing the cape. I made this cool cape and collar when one checks out the sculpt it’s easy to see. When I went to photograph it the whole figure ended up being kind of a not photo friendly figure.
Many angles but not one that showed off all aspects. I ended up doing a bit of Photoshop work that brought together the best of 3 pictures.
Someday it would be amazing to make this full size, with an aluminum body and the ability to roll around, and of course punch things!
The piece was something I had been toying with for a while.
It was hard to think what to make it out of
the materials turned out to be a combo plater or as they say in the art world “Mixed Media”. Super Sculpey, Balsa Foam, Styrene plastic and wood. I imagined this being an old beat up board walk / carnival arcade game - robot. Someone would put in a quarter and Smasho! lights out. Maybe not the most popular game but it would deliver on it’s promise.
It was difficult photographing the cape. I made this cool cape and collar when one checks out the sculpt it’s easy to see. When I went to photograph it the whole figure ended up being kind of a not photo friendly figure.
Many angles but not one that showed off all aspects. I ended up doing a bit of Photoshop work that brought together the best of 3 pictures.
Someday it would be amazing to make this full size, with an aluminum body and the ability to roll around, and of course punch things!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
HELLO OLD FRIEND!
I haven’t abandoned the blog although I’m sure it seems that way lately. Between family life and working on Monster & Robot I have not had time to squeeze in much else. At least anything that would be fun or informative to read. I have a small thing coming out with Munky King for release this summer, and I’ll be at Comic-Con for sure.
If there’s any Angry Clobber Monkey vinyls left by then I’ll be sure to make myself available to sign them. Speaking of the ACM, I just want to say thanks to all of the supporters out there who bought the figure! It’s been selling fantastic around the country and beyond. Also I’ve been asked about if there’s a follow up toy in the works.
There’s a couple ideas I’ve been cooking up with Munky King, although I think it may have to wait until next year. I’ll be doing a few bits and pieces around at shows in LA, and something in November that I will talk up more as we get closer to Fall.
If you haven’t checked out Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Mars Attacks 12 Inch deluxe figure of the Martian Soldier, this piece is amazing! The detail, the articulation, a long over due high quality figure for a movie that was lacking in amazing toy products. It’s a bit pricey but I love the designs of the martians, and I’m a sucker for anything with a skull.
More postings on the way!
If there’s any Angry Clobber Monkey vinyls left by then I’ll be sure to make myself available to sign them. Speaking of the ACM, I just want to say thanks to all of the supporters out there who bought the figure! It’s been selling fantastic around the country and beyond. Also I’ve been asked about if there’s a follow up toy in the works.
There’s a couple ideas I’ve been cooking up with Munky King, although I think it may have to wait until next year. I’ll be doing a few bits and pieces around at shows in LA, and something in November that I will talk up more as we get closer to Fall.
If you haven’t checked out Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Mars Attacks 12 Inch deluxe figure of the Martian Soldier, this piece is amazing! The detail, the articulation, a long over due high quality figure for a movie that was lacking in amazing toy products. It’s a bit pricey but I love the designs of the martians, and I’m a sucker for anything with a skull.
More postings on the way!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
HUNT AND GATHER!
HUNT and GATHER
Group show and book launch curated by Tina Zeigler
Friday April 9th 7-10 pm and Book signing Sat April 10th 6-8pm
At the new Thinkspace gallery: 6009 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 558-3375
Hope to see you there. Hunt and Gather is an amazing new Art compilation of up and coming artists from around the world. I was fortunate to be featured with many other amazing artists.
I plan on attending the art opening on Friday, and the book signing on Sat.
Hope to see you all there!
Also you can order the book on Amazon!
Group show and book launch curated by Tina Zeigler
Friday April 9th 7-10 pm and Book signing Sat April 10th 6-8pm
At the new Thinkspace gallery: 6009 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 558-3375
Hope to see you there. Hunt and Gather is an amazing new Art compilation of up and coming artists from around the world. I was fortunate to be featured with many other amazing artists.
I plan on attending the art opening on Friday, and the book signing on Sat.
Hope to see you all there!
Also you can order the book on Amazon!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
THE KREUTZER SONATA- UK THEATRICAL RELEASE!
One of the things I do sometimes is a bit of acting. It was something I enjoyed and pursued before the art thing just became more important. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to play a small but fun part in the movie The Kreutzer Sontata. My good friend Bernard Rose adapted and directed this controversial Tolstoy short story.
It stars Danny Huston and Elisabeth Röhm, I had fun working with both of them, and the rest of the talented cast. This month it is having it's theatrical debut in the UK.
I wish I could be there to see it in the theaters. At least I can tell all my friends across the pond check it out if you have a chance!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
XFUNS INTERVIEW!
XFUNS Magazine out of Taipei Taiwan, a very cool toy art and character design magazine, did an amazing interview and art spread about my career and character creations. Not sure where to pick it up, but it's a beautiful publication, also with interviews from James Jarvis, Plastic God, Marka27,Jesse Hernandez and many others!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
ROBOT & MONSTER BEST FRIENDS FOREVER!
The day is finally here. My little guys Robot & Monster have become an animated show for Nickelodeon. Thanks to my partners on the show Joshua Sternin and Jeffrey Ventimilia who really brought the R&M world to life.
Production is getting underway and the first episodes should air in the fall of 2011. So you have plenty of time to set your Tivo. I couldn't be happier. Nickelodeon has made developing this show one of the best creative experiences I've had working with a network. I'll keep you posted on production and share as much as I can. Usually it is kept under wraps until it's time to air!
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