David and Goliath: Thai Style

The newest of my experiments. I want to do some biblical stories illustrated in a distinctly Thai style. So here's David and Goliath Thai style. To an American, this would look sci-fi, but to a Thai, I think it would make sense. Goliath is a giant, in Thai Yaak. This is how the Thais draw giants in their stories. David is portrayed as a common villager, but with a more Jewish sling (Thais use slingshots). So don't be freaked out too bad, this isn't saying that Goliath actually looked like this... I think...

Flintlock Hunter

I experimented with a lot of things in this one. First, making a backdrop from a photograph, actually painting over top the photo. Makes things a little more precise. Second, I tried to work the body positioning a little better than most times. Finally, I tried to play with effects for fire and smoke with the explosion from the barrel and frizzen. So there you have it. I may try more of these. It was fun!

Wifely Advice

At some point, every guy wishes that he had listened to his wife. Now, whether they admit it or not, that is entirely up to them. So here's a guy who has it in his mind what's best, ignoring the obvious. Oh well, some people never learn. I wasn't as thrilled with the fire effect in this one, but it got the job done. And in case anyone is wondering, these people are NOT patterned after anyone, so if you think you know who I was drawing, it's not them.

Ganaa, Mongolian Ibex

I am seriously working on some storylines and such for a book containing the character Mr Squiche. My idea is to present something with a biblical moral, but that also exposes people (kids?) to other cultures around the world. So perhaps a side-missions focus... who knows. So this one I have decided to place in Mongolia. For that I needed some kind of good Mongolian animal character. I decided on the Siberian Ibex. I remember finding one of their horns out in the steppes when I was there in 2003, and so I figured it would make a good character. I used the name of our hostess (her husband's ger was where we stayed while in the countryside), Ganaa. I also learned a song from her about a winged horse. Anyway, here is Ganaa, the Ibex who will help Mr Squiche find the elusive temple...

Mr. Squiche and the Fortress of Misery

Well, here's another story idea. I really don't know where I might go with this, but it seems promising... I've still got another idea in the works, but that will be coming later. Anyhow, I experimented with rain effects on this, hence the rain-hat and umbrella. I also had fun with the green eerie glow stuff. Keep your eyes peeled, there'll be more in the near future.

Mr. Squiche and the Temple of Garish Grins

This one is titled, "Mr. Squiche and the Temple of Garish Grins". The original concept comes from back in high school, so it's been modified a bit. I'm thinking this could lend itself to a good storyline, but that's in the works... Originally it was, "Mr. Squishee and the Temple of Cheese". For obvious reasons, that seemed a bit hokey. Not that Garish Grins is any better, but it could work for a storyline. I enjoy playing with shadows and painted effects.

Dragonfly Fairy

I typically don't do the fantasy thing, but I wanted to do something for my nieces, and so what would little girls love better than a fairy riding on a dragonfly! I had fun with the wings and such anyway.