Happy Halloween...

Bugs...

This is from a promo spot we did while working on the movie Space Jam a million years ago. I gotta say it was pretty cool to draw this stuff professionally.

Yow! Crush gots a blister!

Here's what Crush'll be nestled in when you take him out of his box.

We like this picture, 'cause as Todd says,

"That's what real toys come in."

Keep watching here to find out how to get your own real Crush.

High School Art...

Estelle Hallyday - original 17x20 in - colored pencil on water color paper

Kate Moss - 19x22 in - pencil on water color paper

Sorry for the crappy scans - had to put her back together like Frankenstein - so if she looks messed up that's why.

Made In China...

Here are the first shots of the wax before the vinyl mold is made. Our Neptoon Studios logo is present in the inset on his back - SWEETNESS.

Erick Scarecrow at ESC-TOY LTD. is the project manager and is kickin' some serious arse, making it all run super smooth.

We're hoping to bring the finished CRUSH VINYL to the NY comic-con in Feb...we'll see.

Misty & Dot...

More AMAZING background development work from PQ - thanks buddy;)

Playin' with me new Staedtler brush pens - fun

The Archives...

Over the years I've collected tons of printed model sheets (before the internet). They are a great resource for quick ref. for posing. Looking at this pose sheet of Ember I can see the Disney and Bluth influences.

This is Gideon, the same dude as in my previous post. He was one of the main characters in a feature I had written way back when. I've been thinking of trying it as a trilogy for TV. With a fresh take on the designs I think it could make a wicked action fantasy series.

My apologies for the antique art - I've been super busy lately. Better old art than no art.

Foam Heads Are Fun...

...aaaaand a little bit creepy.

Highly Recommended: If you're looking for a cheap way to better understand your drawings - grab a chunk of foam from your couch a dremel tool and go nuts.

Warning: after carving a human head do not store in your basement and forget about it only to open it eight years later. I like to call the guy above "heart attack in a box".

Fresh Out Da Box...

Crush prototype 1 looks sweeter that we could've imagine - pictures do it no justice. Crush 2 is in China being cloned as we speak and we should see some samples shortly.

Sidekick...

Going through my old portfolio stuff. It's funny, I'd never draw a character like this today. My drawing preferences change day to day depending upon what's influencing me at the time. By the looks of it I had been into Clavin and Hobbes when I drew him.

Maybe I'll give him another go - see how I would approach the design 3 years later.

He reminds me of a thumb.

Dougie...

Paper and Pencil, where have you been old friends?...i love you.

love drawing this kid;)

Ganesh Tattoo...

And here it is (ouchies)I designed this Ganesh tattoo to get at Ottawa fest. Sorta mixed it with a tiki head thing and added an Om symbol to its forehead. Ga·nesh (g-nsh) Pronunciation Key also Ga·ne·sha (-nsh)n. Hinduis.
The god of wisdom and the remover of obstacles, son of Shiva and Parvati, depicted as a short fat man with an elephant's head.

Yami 2 - Plug & Play...

Here's the over baked one sheet I did awhile back - I like the refurbished designs much better.

Happy Birthday Kaufblog...

Yall come back now ya here!

SPITBALL...

Neptoon Studios is pleased to announce it's partnership with Elliott Animation and Zoom Incorporated here in Toronto.

The new company, SPITBALL, will be dedicated to the creation and development of original entertainment properties. With our own titles and other acquisitions, SPITBALL will be developing content for 2D, 3D, Flash, stop-motion and live-action series.

This launch marks the beginning of an exciting new time for us. Acting as the company's creative heads, we hope to attract and employ a team of the finest creative minds, ensuring that SPITBALL becomes an industry leader in providing quality entertainment.

We're truly inspired by the partnership's potential and we all look forward to the rewarding years ahead.