Dead Future Preview Books Finished

Just finished up the design and artwork on my chosen story for Dead Future. Here's a shot of the preview books. What you can't tell from the pic is that they're 5.5 x 8.5, about half the size of an average sized comic. The size is super-cute and works well as a 14 page preview of the full book due out in October. This preview is an exclusive for Mini-Megacon in Orlando FL and showcases the story Martin and I created. If you participated in the creation of this work, you can of course, get one from me.

Also, the Dead Future Site is up and a 5 page PDF preview of my story can be found here.

Space Zombies! [Update]

Check out the cover illustration I did for the book Martin and I are working on. It's called Dead Future and it's a collection of zombie stories set in various futures. What's come in so far from the artists looks great so I decided it was high time I banged out a cover. I'm really proud of this one. Enjoy.



UPDATE: And here's a link on the press we're getting: www.projectfanboy.com We're on the home page. Also, due to request I made a wallpaper version. 1920x1200 size.

A Chat With Ricky

Paul
2:40 PM - i need a HDD
2:40 PM - i have 30gigs left

Richard
2:40 PM - u need a centralized file server
2:40 PM - how biggie hdd u looking for?

Paul
2:40 PM - well yeah
2:40 PM - 1TB or 1.5TB prolly

Richard
2:41 PM - i see

Paul
2:42 PM - also, my HTPC really is my file server
2:42 PM - what i NEED is a backup system

Richard
2:42 PM - what you NEED is a reliable penis

Paul
2:42 PM - i don't know
2:43 PM - mine's pretty reliable

Richard
2:43 PM - nope

Paul
2:47 PM - i just asked, it said it was reliable.
2:48 PM - also, i have this lifetime warranty

Richard
2:48 PM - unreliable things always say that
2:48 PM - who do u get warranty service from?

Paul
2:48 PM - hmmm
2:49 PM - it says: dick doctor ltd
2:49 PM - damn, they've gone into chapter 11
2:49 PM - fucking economy

Richard
2:50 PM - you're screwed

Paul
2:50 PM - shit

The Grim Furry Tales

So I worked up a cover for Martin's book. I've never really worked in this style before and I enjoyed it immensely. Colorized from black and white with illustrations added in. Plus you know, Jess has a tree growing out of her head. A welcomed diversion from bus wraps and pop-up displays.

You can pre-order the book here if you wish.

He says he's gonna have another project for me in the future involving zombies, that should be a fun one. Gonna have to put out the call to all friends willing to be photographed and zombified.

Anyways, here you go, click for larger views:



Here's a detail of the characters:

Winter Wonder Wrap.

A fun project that I did at work. I made one each for all the seasons. Though naturally, this is the only one running right now. If you're in or around Baltimore, keep an eye out for it. :)



I did not write the tag line.

Our first Tree.

With stockings hung from the chimney with care,
my heart will grow 3 sizes this Christmas, I SWEAR!



It's true, Christmas spirit has been in low supply the last few years, something I plan to remedy this year if it kills me. Presents have been purchased, even the boys have a stocking.

There will be things to do on Christmas day. Things other than shuffling from here and there, mustering up just enough emotion to convince myself I'm still a human being.

I remember a post I wrote about Christmas being different when you're older. Like looking at a bicycle when you're nine-years-old, and looking at a bicycle now, at thirty-one. How it's smaller and serves a different purpose. Yeah... let's see if we can change that, at least for a few days.

Christmas is going to be new again. So if you run into me, and for some reason I'm more annoying than usual, well -- at least you'll know why.

Oh, and I just checked my watch (computer), and yes -- I'm overdue for my annual viewing of Scrooged.

Finished Illustrations

Here they all are in their finished glory! It feels good to have completed something. Now Jess and I have the task of wiring our condo for ethernet! MY LIFE IS SO EXCITING!

More of the first Illustration

So here's the first one I did again, only I've changed it to follow more of the look of the second one I did. I know it's confusing. Try to keep up. :)

This one works a lot better in my opinion. I think I can call this one final now.

I think I might play with some text on these. I have some black space that could be filled if needed. Nothing overpowering, just a small quote from the story. I don't know. I'll play with it.

More More Illustration

I went a different route with this one. A route that is proving more affective and one which I like exponentially. I guess I'll be redoing the first one in this style. My only hope is that -- having created this piece -- I haven't essentially "willed" this gollem into being. I hope that the fragile tether that binds it to it's world hasn't been ripped in twain by my actions. If so: I'M SORRY WORLD!



And here's a detail.



So, yeah. Shit be scary.