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Central Park Illustration
If there’s one look I’d like to capture in my paintings and illustrations, it’s the Looney Tunes and Warner Bros. cartoon backgrounds. Something about the 50′s illustration technique that was loose, abstract and endearing all in one.
Read moreChicago Summer 2010
Halfway finished projects? Posting everything in a hurry? I am guilty! Lately I’ve been burning the candle at both ends. However, something is pushing me to get work out there even if it’s not “perfect”.
Read morewaiting for Blago
Networking in downtown Chicago, I had a several hours to spare between events. Stomach rumbling a little I decided to indulge myself in a McChicken.Yes, I know that’s not healthy. So, the McDonalds was completely depressing and the AC was really on high.
Read moreNew York Landscape illustration
Recently I spent some time in Manhattan. I’m working on some new illustrations from this trip. Landscapes in Manhattan are more vertical than most places. I still like the effect of the tree tops with the classy buildings. My objective with these illustrations is to produce iconic “postcard-like” images that will appeal to a general [...]
Read moreStreet Art?
Long story short… these line are designs serve a few purposes. First and foremost, they are fun. I like drawing. Second, I am using this simple art for test runs on our printing press – test runs for an apprentice pressman. Finally, I want to make promo material that can be handed out for free. [...]
Read moreUsing sharpies for illustration
Sharpies are a great way to get lines down for illustration. Yes, you could call this tracing, but it’s really just an attempt to break down the composition to it’s fundamental elements. This method of working also allows me to work quickly and maintain a hand-drawn look and feel.
Read moreStealth bomber painting
How I see the state of artificial intelligence and unmanned military aircraft. This painting also contains a computer generated landscape (painted by hand, of course) which is common among my paintings. CLICK ON THE PICTURE to enjoy some video of Andy painting cartoon-like exhaust coming out of a paisley-patterned stealth bomber. Sound crazy?
Read moreFarragut Academy Projects
Check out a couple big painting projects I worked on with staff and students of Farragut Career Academy in Chicago. Click on picture for video
Read moreBig rolling hills
People that are familiar with my work will recognize the computer generated landscaped imagery in this piece. The style of landscape represented here is not based on any real place. Just as video games and virtual 3-D worlds have taken over the entertainment world, they have also taken over my landscape painting.
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