Here’s a fresh batch of Digest Sketches. I had a lot of fun with these ones.

This is a recent Missile Mouse commission I did.  MM is armed with the Plasmatic  CS-53*.  The official sniper rifle of the Galactic Security Agency.  It’s a plasma based weapons system hence the coolant canister attached to the underside of the rifle.

*CS stands for Clean Shot and 53 represents the rifle’s model number in that series.

I’m not big into tattoos. Never had one and don’t plan on getting one. But if you’re going to get a tattoo, you can’t go wrong with the Robot and the Sparrow. The image is from the last page of my story in Flight 2.  My contribution to that book is a tale about an unlikely friendship between a robot and sparrow, and how friendship can close even the largest gaps. Melissa sent this photo of her latest ink to me. I’m honored you’d want the Robot and the Sparrow with you as a constant companion for the rest of your life.

I did this little ink sketch for a website called “Hey Oscar Wilde! It’s Clobberin’ Time!” created by Steven Gettis.  Steven has collected hundreds of sketches by some of the most talented artists of their favorite literary character.  I’ve always loved the story of Oliver Twist. I confess I haven’t read the book, though I am what you might call an aficionado of the many film incarnations of the story.  Below is the drawing I sent him.  It was drawn with a brush pen, a tool I don’t use too often, but after this drawing I might try using it some more.  Then I toned it with a water color pen filled with ink diluted with water.

Did this for a little art exchange with a buddy of mine. I got a cool image of a kid running with an octopus in his back pack. When asked what I should draw in return, Pete just had two criteria: underwater, and mechanical. I immediately thought SUBMARINE! I love submarines. Who doesn’t love submarines? Seriously. Who?

I have a book called “Midget Submarines of the Second World War.” It’s worth it’s weight in gold. Apparently midget submarines played a crucial role in WWII. I’ll spare you the details. Just know that the cup of liberty you drink from each day you owe to those brave midgets fearlessly piloting their stout underwater craft. In honor of them I drew my own midget submarine and I share it with you.

Also, I’ll be in Ottawa all weekend. If you’re going to the animation festival stop by the Blue Sky Studio’s table and say hi. I’ll have a full report sometime next week when I get back.