Art Blog

Localism

2011-09-15T23:09:00.000-07:00

New design for Localism.
We took the traditional Reggae Lion stance and look but made a more detailed tattoo style representation.
Both on black and white backgrounds.

Custom Lettering for Fanine

2011-09-15T23:07:00.001-07:00

New custom lettering job for a company called Fanine. Hawaiian Based company with subtle tribal marks of Hawaiian and Tahitian tattoo. Blood Brothers is a term used in Hawaii often as family.

Dragon Themed Tattoo design

2011-09-15T23:05:00.001-07:00

Heres another Dragon design. Recently created for T&C Surf in Hawaii. They wanted a traditional Dragon tattoo style design. All done in Pencil and Charcoal on Paper.

New Koi Design

2011-09-15T23:04:00.001-07:00

Based from a traditional Tattoo style Koi fish. This was done all in pencil and charcoal on paper.

Reggae Design

2011-09-15T23:02:00.000-07:00

Heres a new reggae design. First started as a Pencil sketch. Then redrawn in Adobe Illustrator for a cleaner line weight. Then imported to Photoshop for color and texture.

K-9 GPD

2010-10-13T21:20:00.000-07:00

Just finished a new design for the Gardena Police Department K-9 Unit!
Check it out!
I did three different designs for their fundraising event. The design above is inspired from the Gardena California Police Badge. Came out nice! Check for the other two which I'll post later on.

New Design!

2010-06-06T19:50:00.001-07:00

Just finished a new piece for Sam Hoger (Alaskan Assassin/ Sam Hoger Fight training) Via Harm Industries!
I haven't gotten a chance to see the final printing but everyone said it came out nice!
Hope to show you an actual sample soon!

DTOM

2009-10-20T20:26:00.000-07:00

New design for CF Marine Corps Division!..

We did two colorways on this..

on Black tees and on Yellow DTOM signature colors...

Check the website1

www.coldforged.com

New Art!

2009-10-02T12:07:00.000-07:00

New Art!

Just finished a new piece.....

This was for a company called COLD FORGED...

they are an outdoor survival company but do alot of lifestyle extreme sports type stuff...

this piece was a tribute to the tattoo industry...

They also made a green version for one of their athletes which I will post later on..

New WIP

2009-09-15T22:56:00.000-07:00

New piece I'm working on for a company based in Orange County, CA...

The Font/Type will be custom and placed below the design....inking will take some time on this...

Check it

808

2009-07-28T20:58:00.000-07:00

A design from last years line. I liked how this turned out. I thought the patterns and detail in the suit came out nice. A bit different from what I've done in the past.

New Piece!

2009-07-28T20:51:00.000-07:00

New Art! This is a piece for a company called "Aloha 808" they are a Hawaiian rooted company. I actually donated this particular design to the companies owner with all proceeds going to L.A. Harbor College Foundation Fund.

STR Logo

2009-06-01T17:18:00.000-07:00

The Fellas at STR (Socaltrailriders.org) held a contest for a New Logo and Tee shirt...

Heres one of the 4 designs I submitted...They got about 100 different entries from other STR members....They finally narrowed it down to this one!....They will be printing it soon and up for sale on their website!..

Great site if your into Mtn Biking or if you want to get into Mtn Biking!...Check it! http://www.socaltrailriders.org/

Update Harm Clothing

2009-06-01T16:21:00.000-07:00

Just got some new Samples from Harm Clothing!

Check it...We went with both as Front placement hits and Discharge Inks for a nice natural feel on the tee shirt.

Black tees came out nice!

I think I'll get a sample made on a Hoody!

Go to Harm clothing to get some!

Code of Honor

2009-04-30T04:50:00.000-07:00

New Art!

I couldn't put down the pencil today and had to finish this new piece......

Its a classic tattoo inspired design..... The Samurai rocks....

Entirely drawn with a B .07 Pencil on Bristol board...Scanned into Computer and composed in Adobe Photoshop.....Soon up at Uneetee for Voting!.....

New Art!

2009-04-28T17:28:00.000-07:00

I had some time this weekend and whipped up a new piece for Uneetee...

Should be up for voting by next week!

This was inspired from the black and white tattoo styles of Jose Lopez......A prominent figure in the tattoo world....

The design will print off the edge on the upper shoulder and continue on the sleeve area...

I'll post the voting link when its up!.....

Entirely Drawn with a B .07 pencil on Bristol board.... Scanned into the computer and composed in Photoshop.

New 09 Ninja!

2009-03-22T22:06:00.000-07:00

yeah...nothing to do with my Art Blog but was just too hyped on my new Ride!..Check it!

09 Blacked out Ninja!... custom metallic Monster stickers on the side!....The Red Ninja is my buddies..

The Pic below is my helmet with the infamous Jim Phillips Screaming Hand logo.

2009-01-28T21:24:00.000-08:00

New Design!....Inspired from the Asian "Foo Dog" statues of Ancient PA Culture...

The Foo Dog symbolizes Power and Protection .

The Entire design is drawn with an 0.7 B Lead Pencil....The lettering redrawn in Adobe Illustrator and placed on top of my artwork. Everything finished in Photoshop.

Back posting

2008-09-11T02:48:00.000-07:00

Been awhile since I last posted...

Doing some traveling and R&R....

Heres a new piece for you all....Just completed for a new company called "Harm" Industries...

They are an action sports clothing brand on the East Coast that target the Mixed Martial Art crowd

The Husky Head is their Corporate Logo. I added the Warrior helmets and chain element to symbolize Aggression.....This will be nice to see when its printed..

SEALs

2008-06-26T16:34:00.000-07:00

One of my customers asked to re-create the Navy Seals Logo. They wanted to use the logo as a 3-D all Metal Plaque to use on their new product line targeting Ex-Seals and Active Duty. I decided to create everything in a Vector Format as its easily scalable and a bit more sharper for reproduction. I thought the end result came out nice.

New Design!

2008-06-25T16:43:00.000-07:00

Heres a new design for a Tour company based in Los Angeles.

They specialize in Motorcycle tours around the world. They have about 35 locations w/ full functioning retail stores. This one is for their Las Vegas location. I got a few more going but this is my favorite...fun to draw

New Design!

2008-05-28T17:13:00.000-07:00

Heres a new one for a Kart Racing Company..

Obvious tribute to you know who..

I originally created as a Skull Character but they wanted a "Dragon" to match their Dragon Race Theme..

still turned out cool I think..

Heres the Punk Pink version and Munster Vintage Version...

New Design for Woot Comp!!!

2008-05-13T15:48:00.000-07:00

Woot has a new contest with 2K games....Lots of Goodies to Win !

My attempt...... Inspired from driving around in my Car every day and watching my gas meter hitting empty!

Vote here and support if ya like!

Thanks

Colt

2008-05-10T00:47:00.000-07:00

A new pitch for this company called Colt Arms....The idea...Hand drawn Jester Skull in the background... this is just to give the design some edge....Highly accurate depictions of the Legendary Colt 1911 Original Gov. Issue...The Piece that started the 1911 craze and followers...Large Colt Logo in the background...

You might have seen them around...... 100+ year old company....Anyways...Colt lacks any sort of serious Apparel line and tee shirts...Its about time they capture the new generation of Fans....For those who don't know me I work as a Designer in the Military and Law Enforcement industry.....(as well as the General Apparel industry)......I hope me and my team get them online...would be exciting to design an entire clothing line for a richly historic and legendary company....Yow!

New Skateboard Designs for PopDeck!

2008-05-08T22:46:00.000-07:00

Some new stuff for PopDeck...

I originally made the Dino as a Teeshirt submission for Threadless but got turned down and got a big thumbs down...Ef them....Makes a cool Skate deck!...

Check it out here......

DBH Entry Finished!

2008-05-08T22:39:00.000-07:00

Finished and ready for DBH!...

Had fun inking this one....Lets see how it does on votes...Another Tattoo inspired design with a Dragon fighting an Octopus with lightening bolts......ug

Vote here

http://www.designbyhumans.com/vote/detail/13550

New Idea

2008-04-24T19:37:00.000-07:00

Sketching a new idea possibly for DBH.....this is def not a Threadless design...

I wanted to have some fun and do up a cool looking tattoo inspired design...

still sketching....lets see what else I can add to the mix to kick it up a notch..

Skillz Video

2008-04-23T15:42:00.000-07:00

Check this funny video out...

if your into skateboarding at all...

http://view.break.com/491861 - Watch more free videos

gettin out..

2008-04-20T16:55:00.000-07:00

I needed to get out today and get some sun.....been working on the computer and art table way to long...

Decided to hit the local trails and do some DH runs...for those who know me I'm also into DH with the Six (Downhill Mountain biking).....theirs a local trail near the 405 off sunset and Kenter....the ride is quick but the trail is probably the best jump/pump trail in Socal......lots of pro riders hit these trails all the time....

I'm no pro but like gettin a little air and doing some speed runs.....check out some of the pictures from today.....

theirs a huge 15 foot gap jump...wowzas!.....maybe some day when I get some kahonez......view at the top was nice....short steep fireroad to the top... bit of sweatin.....

Anyways..back to work now...lots o shit I gotta finish this week.....

2008-04-19T23:01:00.001-07:00

New design in progress for this CO in HI....You might have heard of them if your from Oahu....T&C....The Idea is based around Hawaiian Culture and historic events. We are also going towards a raw Hand drawn look with a bit of modern edge mixed in. Heres the inking and pencils. Now I need to scan the artwork in and start manipulating the layout and background elements. I created a nice paisley pattern for the background. Mixed with some traditional elements and old school Hawaiian pieces...I should be finished by Monday....will post the final when I finalize the type and fonts....

Submissions to Tee Contests

2008-04-19T01:59:00.000-07:00

Well I finally have some time to submit some tee designs to Threadless and a couple other websites..

known about Threadless for about 3 years now but never came around to submitting anything..

They've definitely stepped up their game and Prize!!....

I've noticed more high profile and professional artists are now getting in the game....Nice...Gives more credibility to Threadless and some of those other Tee sites...

Anyways check them out and vote if you can! Thanks!

Click here Threadless

and here Threadless

and here DBH

Mark