Here is a better look at one of two figures I’m working on. I think I’m leaning towards no arms for this version, so you may very well be looking at the final version of the first variant. His name is still a secret (because I haven’t decided on one yet).
A look at 3 drawings (all in progress). The one on the left is the newest, the largest one is the oldest. I don’t want to overwork them, and am quite happy with how parts of them have qualities of a sketch.
Here he is all dolled up. I’m still tossing around ideas for color schemes. He doesn’t have a name yet. I have couple in mind, but I’m not ready to share. This guy is supposed to have arms, but I haven’t had a chance to make them. I always get very eager to cast and start painting straight away. I don’t sketch or have any blue prints for my characters. It’s a very stream of consciousness method I suppose, but ain’t no shame in that. I actually hate sketching. I always have. I like to dive in head first. Anywho, this guy isn’t finished yet. He needs a couple more details and I may play around with some more color schemes before committing to something.
I’ve been working on a very special custom for a very special artist’s solo exhibition coming up in Paris. I won’t divulge all the details yet, but I’m very excited. You may be able to figure it out if you look closely at the photo above.
I’ve been messing around with some old and familiar mediums lately. It’s easy to become redundant when working with characters, so on top of creating new characters, I’m experimenting with fleshing out the characters themselves by looking at them through different mediums. (Run-on!) I did more than my fair share of graphite on bristol paper portraits when I was in high school; many of them self portraits. I think most of these guys are going to inadvertently look like me as a result. When I draw objects, I like to work from my memory rather than using photographs. Some things will be slightly incorrect or awkward, but I think there’s beauty in imperfection. Needless to say, I’ve felt quite refreshed getting back to the basics.
Here is a first look at my next resin character. Yes it’s a calculator. I still have to make his arms, but I’m going to give him a go without them first. I’m starting to make the mold today hopefully so I can start getting some more resin stuff out there. I’ve already started casting duplicates of my Jeffrey character, but he’s got a little something special coming with his first release, so he’s going to stay secret for just a while longer.
Nothing makes me happier than when a magazine I love, read, and respect puts my stuff in their pages! There’s a little blurb about my Jake resin toys (first editions now sold out) in the upcoming issue of Clutter Magazine. Gonna have to send them a little gift for putting me in 2 issues in a row! You can pre-order issue #13 here.
I’m really excited about the James Jarvis / Silas 10 year anniversary figure. I have the original ’98 Silas Martin red colorway. I wish I had the rest. Hope I can get my mitts on these!
Jeremiah Ketner (Chicago, IL) does such beautiful work, and he’s a really great guy. I found these MAD*L’s he just painted while browsing his Flickr this morning. His paintings are just as gorgeous.
I’ve always been a huge fan of Jeremyville‘s work, so I made a special trip down to Kidrobot this past Thursday to pick it up. Jeremy never disappoints. This Dunny is amazing! Pick it up at Kidrobot online or in stores.
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