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Mummy Collapse sequence

August 25, 2016 5:30 am Published by

This artwork for the MUMMY was an animated storyboard to suggest how the scene would look.

iPhone app

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  The rubber ducky is the mascot for the Uncle John’s series, and he is featured on almost every one... View Article

Chips Ahoy

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

This storyboard was a percussive homage to Disney’s Fantasia.  Musical notes fall into horns filled with peanut butter,  come out... View Article

R&B Seal

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  Did you know that Rocky & Bullwinkle were college graduates !!! The great seal for Wossamotta University should have... View Article

Pontiac Cougar

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

The clients suggested that the Cougar that was going to chase the Pontiac car in this spot could look like... View Article

Tinkerbell

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  In Peter Pan, I was responsible for cute little Tinkerbell. The work involved close to 30 versions exploring different... View Article

Rocky & Bullwinkle

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  As Art Director for Rocky & Bullwinkle, I did endless character design variations exploring how to create a pseudo-3D... View Article

PanShip2

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  This heavily retouched image used similar elements  from the daytime shot (PanShip1)  and the same small daytime water plate.

PanShip1

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  This combines photography of a large-scale miniature  created by the ILM model shop, illustrated-looking clouds  styled for use throughout... View Article

SW2 Clone Chamber

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

Episode 2 Clone Chamber where the troops are “farmed.”  There are baby embryos in each of those jars. (• *’“’* • e-e-oooooh). ... View Article

SW2 Clone Nursery

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  We are way up there, looking down at a vast interconnected  series of nursery pods think-day care/kindergarten.  This is... View Article

SW2 Transport Ship

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  You know, kind of like an aircraft carrier. ›››»»»>>>❯❯❯❭❭❭❭❭❱❱❱❱

SW2 Droid

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  • • • Star Wars had lots of Droids.  This one works in a lab, floating around and analyzed... View Article

AeonFlux-RichterRoom

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

The Director loved the work of painter German painter Gerhard Richter,  so this is a dimensional homage. This represents a... View Article

SW2_AnalysisRoom

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

This room was designed, approved, built by the model shop,  shot on stage, edited into the sequence, then  . . . ... View Article

R&B Quote Book

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

For the film, Bullwinkle visits Wossamotta U, and needs to  hold on to an aged, scholarly quote book. so I... View Article

Quotables

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

My first version of this cover featured the typography  as part of a STAINED GLASS WINDOW. For this reference book, ... View Article

Creatures

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

I wanted the title to have a slightly SPOOKY quality,  so a convinced my wife to rub dirt all over... View Article

History’s Lists

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  This one is an homage to Joseph Cornell. You may be aware  of his wonderfully little wooden boxes that are... View Article

History 2

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  I collect Dingbat fonts—-  (fonts that are collections of pictures rather than letterforms).  I got a million of ’em... View Article

Golf

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

The first title for this book was The WORLD of GOLF. That type, encircling the world was my first step.... View Article

Trivia Quiz

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  These frames show the evolution of this cover idea.  I began by researching GAME SHOW– looking for ideas for... View Article

World of ODD

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  I have always been attracted to the art of the Sideshow,  and the wonderful typography of Circus posters,  so... View Article

Fast Acting

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

I found a gift shop that was selling these tiny duckies as a keyring  for 49 cents a piece. I... View Article

Heavy Duty

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

    It’s kinda fun to create a fake product for a cover.   (((  Strong, manly typography & bubbles... View Article

Engrossing

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  I always wanted to create an organized rainbow arrangement  for my books at home, so I practiced on this... View Article

Honeycomb commercial

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  Within the ILM commercial department, I designed many bits  for Honeycomb cereal campaigns with Director Robert Caruso. This was... View Article

Harry Potter game

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  I was supplied the clay Pixie and Dragon machetes as well as a  portion of the central fountain, and... View Article

YouTube proposal

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  I was asked to design some graphics for YouTube  as a banner for a separate channel to feature instructional... View Article

Jazz CD

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  Why is it that I get these jobs where I have to illustrate DUCKS . . .  ( I... View Article

R&B crew shirt

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  This shirt was a crew gift after Rocky & Bullwinkle wrapped up.    ((((• • The wireframe part glowed... View Article

MatchLens iPhone app

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

This app is for Cinematographers  to translate lens statistics.  kinda like comparing apples and oranges. (OK, everyone might not need... View Article

FOX Soccer

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

This concept for a physical model was created by the ILM model shop.  The soccer ball was the beating heart... View Article

PP Moon Art

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

Shirt Design for the ILM Peter Pan crew. •*¨*•.¸¸  • • • ¸¸.•*¨*•    (I wonder if Peter ever wore... View Article

Buick commercial

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

Traffic on Steroids concept for a BUICK commercial.  Fun with Google maps . . . compositing onto a painted background. ... View Article

Visa commercial

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

This was about creating a “Paperless” society—–Hah !! I needed stacks of paper to create the trunks of trees.  I... View Article

ILM-25th Year Watch

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

For ILM’s 25th year creating Visual Effects for movies,  I got to design the gift to all employees.   ———————->... View Article

KeyQuest Island

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

Director Steve Beck came to me with stock imagery  he had compiled for this concept piece.  I was able to... View Article

Christmas Reindeer

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

no Photoshop—just Illustrator HURRY—-> (no milking it) must be ONE evenings work 

Monical’s Holiday2

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

My client–an old friend–wanted to riff  on a scene from the movie Polar Express where Santa raises his gloved hand,... View Article

60 Flowers

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

      *’“’*:-.,_,.-:*’“’* Birthday Card for my Wife *’“’*:-.,_,.-:*’“’*   

Xmas triptic

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  My wife and I with our son MaX in the middle ( ( (    a Brunsfeld sandwich !... View Article

UnSinkable

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

We tried very hard to get this book to float. Luckily, I painted in some duckies,  which ultimately saved the... View Article

PoolParty logos

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

        ◊◊◊ Logos for 3 Wild & Crazy themed Event Nights for a Las Vegas club  

Peter Pan Crew Gift

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

This was artwork for etched glass coasters • • • (another inventive crew gift for the movie Peter Pan). This... View Article

Golden Plunger

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

It was pretty fun to create a Hollywood style over-the-top  set design for this momentous occasion,  (with towering bathroom plungers... View Article

Mom’s Bath

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

I created this bathroom from scratch. I didn’t know anyone with a clawfoot tub, but I saw a trailer for ... View Article

Honeycomb Craver

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

This hirsute fella played a leading role  in a Honeycomb campaign   (at least he doesn’t have facial hair to... View Article

HoPe

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

Obama was just elected and this was the feeling in the air. •  •  •  •  • I wanted to... View Article

Vroom Retouching

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

The photographer went to a junkyard to find this car console. He brought it back, but the Art Director at... View Article

Discovery Storyboard

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  While at ILM, I Directed one commercial show opener  for the Discovery Channel that was extremely effects-driven.  We created... View Article

Coke Watch

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  This was a challenging spot to create. A GIANT watch was built in the Colossal Pictures model shop (by... View Article

Voyager Buildings

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

             ~~~~~~ ( Warping, Distorting & Cloning  ) ~~~~~~~ ♥ ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸These are a few of my... View Article

Holiday Cheer

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

a wine label for a friends annual gift of spirits

Suspended Belief-Poster

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

This was a poster designed as a promo piece for a feature film under development.

Paradise Poster

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  This was a poster designed as a prop for a off-Broadway play. This prop was prominently displayed over the... View Article

TT Dragonfly

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

Opening screen  for an online game.

Cup of JOE

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  This was a television spot for a financial firm which featured an 18-wheel trucker as spokesman. I created a... View Article

2 LucasFilm logos

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  While at ILM, I worked on a logo redesign for all related LucasFilm divisions. Myself and 2 other designers... View Article

ILM RGB Colorblind

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

If you cannot see  the (old) ILM gear/light bulb logo among the spots, please book an appointment with a trustworthy... View Article

Certified ORGANIC

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

This is a composite of about 25 separate “recycled” photographic bits living together in harmony.

Vanity Fair Cover

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

I composited R2D2 & C3PO as well as alternate takes of some of the film’s heroes and retouched George Lucas... View Article

Disney Castle

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  We constructed a model of the iconic Cinderella’s Castle out of paper for the opening of a Disney Weekly... View Article

Berger Fund-Brains

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

While working within ILM’s commercial division, I loved working with the model shop. Art Directing the creation of my designs.... View Article

M-Town

August 25, 2016 5:20 am Published by

An early ID for MTV Camera begins panning across a cardboard landscape We hear M- MAILMAN —-> see a hinged... View Article

Martian Hologram

August 24, 2016 5:20 am Published by

  A luminous and glowing Martian Hologram  for Mission to Mars.