5 years? HOLY SHIT.

Something sorta big happened last month--
This blog quietly passed the 5 year mark.
It's been a great 5 years-- thanks for bearing with me when things get long between new posts. (It's usually 'cause I'm busy working on new stuff I can't share yet) Let's see what the next 5 bring...
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Sym-Bionic Titan! New ETSY Art!

Last year while I was busy working on Kick Buttowski, I was able to squeeze in a bit of freelance work for Genndy on his new show, SYM-BIONIC TITAN. Just like the old days, I wound up doing a lot of effects work and lots of military tech-- fun stuff! Here's a small taste:





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I finally added some NEW original art to my long-neglected
Etsy Shop! Snatch one up for yourself while they last!

CB iPhone Sketchbook App !!

**THE FREE DOWNLOAD CODE LOTTERY IS NOW CLOSED AND
ALL WINNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED BY EMAIL.
THANKS FOR PLAYING!**
At long last, my Sketchbook App from Imaginism Studios has finally been released! You can buy it now for only $3 via the iTunes App Store in either iPhone/iPod Touch version or iPad version, and it's available worldwide!

CARTOON BLOCK Interview

I was recently interviewed by Evan Burse of CARTOON BLOCK as part of their "How To Be an Animator" series, and gave him the lowdown on my career in the biz and also tips to young hopefuls looking to break in. Fueled by lots of coffee and aided by some fancy editing, I sound like I actually know what I'm talking about!

For more artist interviews and drawing tutorials, check out the
CARTOON BLOCK YouTube Channel by clicking on the pic below!

Cut

... but too cute to be left on the cutting room floor.
(From Kick Buttowski)

Coming soon to your iPhone.

Sheesh-- It's time for an update, already!!

The new show I've been working on at Disney for the past year, KICK BUTTOWSKI: SUBURBAN DAREDEVIL, launches Saturday morning February 13th @ 8:30 AM/7:30 Central on Disney XD.

The first episode is now available as a FREE download
in HD at the iTunes Store!
Here's a quick promo clip:

Check out more videos at the official Disney XD YouTube page!
The crew includes artists from Dexter's Laboratory, Powerpuff Girls, Samurai Jack, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, & Ni Hao Kai-lan! This one's for the kids, so try to have one with you when you tune in.

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I recently received a Kreativ Blogger Award. How 'bout that? The super-talented Scott Brothers listed me as one of his favorites, so much thanks to ya, Scott!

As part of the rules for the Kreativ Blogger award, I have to nominate the next 7 Kreativ Bloggers, and then list 7 things about myself that people might find interesting. Okay, here's my nominees:

• I call her the best kept secret in animation, but you can just call Brianne Drouhard "Hey You!"
• John Struan's SUPERPUNCH blog is full of fun just waiting to be discovered.
• Most excellent French girlie artist Xavier Ramonède needs to put out book. Like, now.
• My old pal Dan Krall consistently shares killer animation production art and brilliant sketchwork observations of life.
• Bob Shea & Lane Smith's Curious Pages blog will provide you with cool children's book illustrations from around the world.
• Batman Smells is the best year-round Christmas kitsch/culture/design blog out there.
• If you like movies, you owe it to yourself to check out The Art of the Title Sequence blog.

... and 7 things? Okay, you asked for it:

1. I've been on TV, radio, and in the newspaper at various times in my life.
2. As a child, I was encouraged to continue drawing by Sergio Aragones, Al Jaffee, Jim Davis, and Frank Thomas & Ollie Johnston. So it's all their fault.
3. I am currently without a gaming system and it hurts.
4. My daughter prefers I read the cartoon-based books to her over my wife, 'cause I can do all the funny voices :)
5. I love toys and action figures, but I don't buy them (unless they're of a show I work on). It's strictly a spectator thing with me.
6. My Dad looks like Carl Fredricksen from UP (If he was 6'4")
7. I really want Thai food for lunch today.