Everybody Hates Chris-caricatures

Ahhhhh, make it funky now!

How could YOU be so Heartless?

For all those who wanna hate on Kanye West for what he did at the VMA's, Come on really? Its Kanye, If anything, ya'll shoud have expected that kind of behavior. I'm not saying its right, but he does have a history of that kind of behavior. Yeah, I thought it was a tacky but I also thought it was hilariously entertaining. I wouldn't be surprised if the whole thing was orchastrated by MTV to get ratings. Am I the only one who noticed how the camera cut to Pink before anything even went down. And when it was all said and done, Pink was dissing him first along with Katie Perry, which whom Mr. west mentions in a verse on the song Hate (off the Blueprint 3 album). That line seemed to fit all too well what was going down at the VMA's. As for Taylor Swift, Kanye probabley just indirectly (or Directly) doubled her fan base. So If she wants to cry about her perfect moment being ruined (which I might add, she herself didn't even try to save) she can wipe away her crocidile tears with the thousands of dollar bills that she has.
I understand why Kanye was upset but he could have definitly handled things alot differently. Complaining to the very people who control the injustice dosen't get you anywhere. Its like what Q-tip (of a tribe called quest) said,
"Industry rule number 4080
record company people are shaaadyyy"
I think people are really just mad at the ugly side of entertainment politics that Kanye tried to reveal to us in a brutally honest way.
I don't understand why the music industry praises musicians who claim to be drug dealers and murderers. but when a artist is alittle bit rude to a country singer, they wanna crucify them. according to the New Boyz, I thought it was cool to be a Jerk. Taylor's Mom even said that their are worse thing in the world to worry about then a imperfect awards show. If Taylor Swift and her Mom could forgive Mr. West, then we should also.

To Taylor Swift, congrats on the award and to Kanye, Keep speakin your mind, don't let the Man take away your freedom of speech.

Knock you Down part 2

Knock you Down

21 Guns

congratulations

Congrats to my sister Jadah and Jason who just got married this weekend. The wedding was
phenomenal and they even let me do some art for their reception.

Check out some of the festivities.

Drizzy

Check out my art

let me share it like the last slice

I gave it my best shot

I hope you think its kinda nice

This is a rapper

of the next generation

He was successful in Canada

and now in other nations

out of all the caricatures drawn by J-rad

I have to say

This is one of the best I ever had.

Check out this up and coming artist, Drizzy Drake at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb0KowdtK6Y

big ups to this video.

ComicCon Colors

At the comic con I was fortunate enough to get a commissioned drawing of Storm by one of my favorite comic book artist. Humerto Ramos. For more of Humerto's work check out his blog at
www.humbertoramos.com/blog/ and don't forget to check out his new book "Ramos art-n-out"

Humerto's drawing of Storm was a perfect opportunity to brush up on my coloring techniques.

Also I posted a colored drawing of Luke Cage and Ironfist that I did.

Comic Con 2009 Samples

"I'm Luke Cage of the loose-leaf page"

-Q-tip "The Renaissance"-

"That's a rap quote, for those who don't understand

The pen in my hand

glows like my name is Danny Rand"

-JL Brainswell-

G-Force

For those who haven't seen me since my move to LA, I have been Uber busy up here in the city of Angels. Here is a sneek peek of what my company's been working on. It comes out July 24th, so go check it out. Fortunatly becuase it comes out the same week of Comic con, I will be in San Diego for the Premirer to see it with all my family and friends.
I know, I know, its not the anime G-force but it still should be a entertaining family film, plus its in 3D.

MJ Wordplay

Do you remember the time

when his rhymes would coincide

with musical chimes

One of Five

Who’s ties still bind

He was ahead of his time

His sound was so refined

Some wanna diss

but this emcee will be missed

unlike his fans

his gift of song never lost consciousness

Its a shame how the media tarnished his name

God forbid to have a black man

with that much power and fame

I felt his pain

Its so disgusting it makes me wanna scream

These culture fiends

telling lies like Billie Jean

He tried with all his might

to unite black and white

His music lives on to continue the fight

I commend you MJ

In the most respectful ways

In the game for yearsand still getting radio play

He made it look as easy as A,B,C's

He was the life of the party

Entertaining P.Y.T's

in the US and overseasHis music was a thriller

he changed an era

his music couldn't be any illa

it changed the man in the mirror

He made it cool to be bad

his influence made some mad

but they couldn't beat it

if they hadthe fire of a Pepsi ad

They say he was pop

but I think not

He fused funk with soul

sprinkled in some hip-hop

He moon walks

amongst the heavens

so he remains on top

The smooth criminal on beat breaks

he influenced other musical greats for heavens sake

listen people

the king of pop is so regal

his influence even reached David Seigle

with flicks like Captain EO

He brought us the first music video

to air on TV screens

He was a dancing machine

I blamed it on the boogie

for what I had just seen

He could jam at any music scene

Speakers blastin

his songs filled with passion

his legacy everlastin

to everybody I'm askin

lets have a moment of silence

for Michael Jackson

Thank you for some of the most heart felt, rhythmatic, musical blends that transcends all genres.

He was...No he is the most well know, musical artist the world has ever had the pleasure of listening to.

Rest in peace Michael.

Cartoon Carver

Heres a couple of doodles I did of one of my friends Mark Carver, We carpool to work every day so I couldn't help but see the comical side to his character. The first drawing was a quick caricature sketch I did when I first met him. After I got to know him alittle better I did a character design piece with a walk cycle complete with his famous catch phrase.
Check out some of Mark's work at http://www.markersco.blogspot.com/
P.S. keep an eye out for a 3D version of Mr. Carver, modeled by Mr Carver, coming soon.

The dudes have envied him for so long

At my job they wanted all the employees to do a foamcore art project. It was a fun way to get to see everyones personal artistic talents. I decided to do a Pop-up presentation of one of my favorite cult classics, Superfly. I even have the theme song by the legendary Curtis Mayfield play if you press the "Push" button.

and yes the Pun is intended.

The Dark Colorist

As I was diggin in the crates for all the lovely caricatures I've collected over the years, I found this gem drawn by James Averett from way back when he worked at Sea World.

Because its such a good drawing I decided to try my hand at coloring it. Here's what I brought to the mix.