ARFstudios introduces "Son of a Gator"

As The Independent Florida Alligator's latest comic contributor, I'd like to introduce "Son of a Gator", a series I've developed exclusively for the local newspaper.

The story revolves around Allie, the son of the famed U.F. Mascot, Albert the Alligator. Allie is trying to enroll at U.F., but due to late admission, he has to seek out another way to get himself some edu-macation! Along with his trusted best friend, Heronson the Heron, antics ensue that take Allie on a crazy coed campus adventure!

I've been very proud of the work I've been doing on this strip. At first it was something I didn't think I had in me, but in the past two months I've received a lot of positive feedback from a variety of readers and I'm looking forward to continuing the series into the next semester and hopefully for a few years to come.

You can check out "Son of a Gator" in print or online through The Independent Florida Alligator, but be sure to "like" it on Facebook at "Son of a Gator".

CRYPTO CREATURES!

So I'm taking a Book Design course at UF's Fine Art College. Our latest project is called an "Exquisite Corpse" which is in essence, a mix-n-match flip book where you can swap faces with different characters.

With my love of the paranormal, I did one which focused on Cryptozoology (study of paranormal and supernatural creatures). Below are the images I used. You'll see six crypto creatures in total: The Krakin, Bigfoot, Loch Ness, The Jersey Devil, Chupacabra and the Mothman.

Enjoy!

Updates!

Just finished work on my latest children's book, Mudge and Bear do Harrod's by Robyn Karp. This was a fun project and I enjoyed working on it a lot! Robyn was a fantastic client, and I hope this wonderfully whimsical story is as fun to look at as it is to read!

Above is the cover illustration. Not sure what Robyn has planned for this book yet, but I'm sure it's big!

Next up, I will be dabbling into the fascinating world of Taekwondo in the upcoming book Foot Fist Chronicles, which is about a group of kids learning teamwork and perseverance and a little martial arts to boot....err...foot?

Talk soon!

The Rail Pub

My tribute poster to the Rail Pub in Savannah, Georgia. This is a depiction of the good times I had during karaoke night. Everyone shown in the illustration (minus Brian, Roger and Spiderman) is someone I've hung out with at one time or another in the 5 years I lived in Savannah.

If you ever get a chance to visit Savannah, stop by this great hole in the wall bar. Everyone might not know your name, but I'm sure they'll be glad you came!

Cheers!

Latest News!

Hey everyone! Back from Florida Supercon in Miami. Awesome trip and made some great friends while I was there. However, it's back to the drawing board and unfinished projects getting finished. First up, the latest from Robyn Karp's upcoming children's book Mudge and Bear Do Harrod's. Can't tell you much yet, but it's an exciting little story of a girl and her best friend getting into mischief in London.

Next up, is the latest from Wild Onion Press. I just finished work on the next installment of 101 Dogstreet, Tessee Teaches Gravity. Again, I can't say much, but I can say that Shelley Mickles and her team at Wild Onion have some super secret promotional stuff in the works!

As always! More to come!

Character Designs

It's a bit early to be planning this out, but I was bored yesterday and decided to do some character designs for Flagler's Few and the Pirate's Skull of Fury (coming 2012 after the release of Destination Unknown later this year). This is just some initial concept work, the character may change in design...but I'm pretty happy with it so far.

Big things coming!

101 Dogstreet: Tessee Teaches Gravity!

A sneak peak at one of the spot illustrations for Wild Onion Press's upcoming book, 101 Dogstreet: Tessee Teaches Gravity. Tessee is a studious little girl who despite being wheel chair bound manages to get herself into quite a few adventures with her new friend Fred and her dog Amos. Should be coming out soon, I'll keep you informed!