Mental Toughness part 2

tuffness-2
Originally uploaded by art4surf.

Here is an illustration I did a few months ago for Dirt Rag. It was a 2 part article, this being the second.

I liked it and it seems that I found someone else who really liked it too. Kurt Gillespie, a Dirt Rag reader & super stoked mountain bike rider had this permanently attached to himself recently by Jared Phair of Dragon FX Tattoo and Piercing in Edmonton Alberta.

I noticed a few subtle changes that were made and I think they were really well done. I like Jared's flames better than mine.

Sweet.

luchador mask - Illustration Friday

luchador2
Originally uploaded by art4surf.

Yet another illustration for IF, turned in on Wednesday.

I love the Mexican wrestlers & their masks. There is something "cartoony" but very serious at the same time. No wonder they are so popular in Mexico.

chief

chief
Originally uploaded by art4surf.

This is for Illustration Friday, although it's Wednesday, and the topic is might.

The chief shows his might by wearing a headdress with many eagle feathers. This may be a stretch, but I had him in my head & he had to come out!

I may do a graphic version of this for a tattoo design.

One Man Band

1manband
Originally uploaded by art4surf.

The topic for this week is invention. Is this an invention of passion or necessity?
This is my first entry for Illustration Friday!

menehuna sketch

menehuna sketch
Originally uploaded by art4surf.

Here's a cool little guy.

According to a few definitions I found, Menehuna are Polynesian jungle faeries that have dwarf proportions. They, like Leprechauns, possess treasure, which they guard with their lives. They usually live near waterfalls, and if they meet a gentle wanderer who is lost in the jungle, they will usually point the way out themselves or send signs to the lost traveler to lead him out. Sometimes they will invite the traveler to a cool clearing and feed him goodies before sending him on his way. The best thing about a finding a menahuna is if you capture him, he gives you a wish.

I will probably fix him up some more.

DirtRag- chew the fat

DirtRag-chew
Originally uploaded by art4surf.

Illustration done for the December issue of Dirt Rag Magazine

Halloween Black & Orange contest entry

This is my entry from the Black & Orange Creative Halloween Contest

Here is the link - Halloween 2006