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Slytherin Mixtape

Matthew — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:36:29 +0000

Nerd-core rapper extraordinaire and friend Adam Warrock reached out and asked me to do the cover for his and Mikal Khill‘s upcoming Slytherin House Mixtape, and I’m happy that after sitting on it for months I’m finally able to show you the goods.

The album cover is only a part part of larger image (quickly seen in the video below) that will be revealed down the line and moat likely offered as a limited edition print.

The Slytherin Mixtape drops June 4th.

It’s only a ride.

Matthew — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:14:16 +0000

Here’s a commission from late last year that fell through the cracks. The client wanted a simple Bill Hicks portrait but I talked them into letting me do a comic page of my favorite bit. And they loved it.

If you’ve never heard of Bill Hicks you’re missing out.

Work-From-Home Infographic

Matthew — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:02:07 +0000

I’ve been pretty busy lately with client work, inlcuding my new role as Creative Director at Idea-Loop, where I design websites, mobile and iOS apps, and other awesome stuff like this.

Last of The Greats Inks

Matthew — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:24:24 +0000

A few months back I got the chance to do some inking samples for Image’s new book Last of The Greats by Josh Fialkov and Brent Peeples. I didn’t get the gig but it was a fun exercise with some solid feedback from editorial nice-guy Rob Levin.

Live Art Auction

Matthew — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:31:03 +0000

Here are a few iphone photos from Friday night’s live art show benefiting Genesis Women’s Shelter here in Dallas.

Adam Warrock doing a Maverick for charity.

Bidding underway.

Adam Warrock performing.

My finished Rulk piece.

It was, as always, a fun show for a good cause. Thanks to all who came out to drink, socialize, draw and bid on artwork

Last of The Greats

Matthew — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:29:18 +0000

Did a pinup for Josh Fialkov and Brent Peeple’s Last of The Greats from Image Comics. You can see it in issue #3 which went on sale today.

It’s a great book with an awesome twist on the typical superhero storyline, with a little sci-fi goodness thrown in to boot. Check it out (and be sure to preorder).

Live Art Auction: Dec. 5th

Matthew — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:30:23 +0000

Come celebrate the Holidays with live art and a silent auction to benefit the Genesis Women’s Shelter of Dallas sponsored by Zeus Comics, The Variants and LBFA..

Come join a veritable cornucopia of local artists and big-named creators as they raise money for battered women and their children. Special Guest Artists include Joe Eisma, Rob Guillory, Kody Chamberlain, Nick Pitarra, James O’Barr, Kristian Donaldson, Brent Peeples, Vinh-Luan Luu, Robert Wilson, Jake Ekiss, and myself. Musical guests include Adam Warrock and DJ Rob Vik.

A new unwrapped toys is suggested, but not required, for entry. Come on out and support a good cause. 21+ and up.

The Billiard Bar
1920 Greenville Ave
Dallas, Texas
(214) 826-7665

Dr. Strange Commission

Matthew — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:17:24 +0000

Dr. Strange commission for the always amicable Aron Head from Ideology of Madness. He requested a superheroes enjoying a smoke and an adult beverage, so I thought Dr. Strange soothing the savage Shuma-Gorath was perfectly appropriate.

International Self Portrait Day

Matthew — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:17:42 +0000

Yesterday was International Self Portrait Day, so I did this.

I’ve had the idea floating around in my head for a while and thought it would be a good excuse to bust it out and practice in a more realistic style. Look for it on a business card or banner later this year.

Here’s the entire piece. It was done at 11×17 in separate layers for easy editing. The portrait was penciled digitally from photo reference, printed as blue lines, inked by hand and then colored on the Cintiq in Photoshop. The iPhone lineart was made using shape layers.

Click the images for larger versions.