A new comic book cover parody

I haven't had much luck in trying to get a book publisher interested in these comic book cover parodies, I may self publish them. These covers are all created on the computer.

Another painting finished

Another painting in my new series titled "Thoughts". It is acrylic on canvas and measures 24 x 30".

New painting under way

Here's the first sketch that I created on the computer for my new painting "Thoughts". I decided to change the background color and will use this image as a basis for the final painting which will be acrylic on a 24 x 30" canvas. I will change some of the shapes and colors as I progress. At this stage I am not quite one third finished. My cats are always present when I am working, they seem to enjoy being around, but are usually sleeping. Tiff, Jpeg and Laura are great cats and are a lot of fun as well.

A quote about survival

A interesting quote about survival, especially when it comes to the commercial art business.

The annual ART ATTACK weekend is here

This weekend will be a lot of fun visiting all the local galleries and wining and dining in spite of the bad weather. If you are near the Harbor Country area, join in the fun.

1969 Plymouth catalog art

Sometime ago I posted black and white versions of artwork that I had done for the 1969 Plymouth catalog as I had no color copies. I found the color versions and have decided to post them today. These illustrations were probably the last automotive catalog art that I produced as the industry was going more and more photographic, gradually eliminating this area from the Detroit commercial art market. It was a fun project and I combined some photos with the art. The model in the foreground was one of my art students, Cathy Baylough, I was teaching commercial art classes and was head of the Advertising Department at the Art School of the Society of arts and Crafts, now the Center for Creative Studies. Teaching full time and handling tough advertising deadlines was a tricky situation at times. That's Jeanne, my wife, who was a busy model in town, she passed away several years ago. Automotive catalog work was always done under a great deal of pressure as the art had to go through several stages of approval, but it was a great opportunity to display one's work. Competition for these assignments was fierce as Detroit was full of competent artists ready to tackle these jobs as the monetary rewards were very good.

"Walking In A Dream" finished

The 26th painting in my new series of abstract figures is finished. It measures 48 x 48" and is painted with acrylics on canvas. I think that Craig Smith, my gallery owner is going to pick it up to display this weekend for the yearly regional Art Attack event.