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2009-03-09T22:57:00.002-06:00

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It's Almost Showtime Folks!

2009-01-04T23:41:00.005-06:00

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Origami Print Phase 7

2008-11-11T22:09:00.000-06:00

Okay, so this is where i am. Long way from the beginning, huh? i decided to print on the paper and actually fold the plate, which is actually something that's been in the back of my mind since the beginning. i just didn't feel i was ready.If i had done this from the beginning, i probably wouldn't have taken an abstract route and ended up making glorified origami paper. i'm actually very happy

November 5, 2008

2008-11-06T10:53:00.001-06:00

Printmaking: Origami Pt. 4

2008-10-20T22:13:00.000-06:00

Obviously i skipped part 3. it wasnt too significant of a jump, but maybe later. Again, i just ink the folded shape and print it. I decided to create my own and be a more abstract. The most interesting part is the way the shapes under the surface come through and create more complex ones.

Printmaking: Origami Pt. 2

2008-09-24T23:49:00.000-06:00

Okay, so i figured out something to do with the environment, but i just have to take it a little farther. These experiments were really helpful, but its moving too slow. i think i'll take a break from these images for a while.

Printmaking: Origami

2008-09-18T22:25:00.003-06:00

Here's an experiment for printmaking class. i'm working with origami for pretty much every class this semester. for this one, i decided to use origami animals to print like stamps. i need to figure out something for the environment though.

NEW LOGO!

2008-09-18T22:25:00.001-06:00

This is the result of many weeks of arduous designs and re-designs for a class assignment: take the traditional printer's mark and make it contemporary and yours. i took a traditional crest and added some modern symbols, like the barcode and page icon, and a laurel, cause i'm the greatest, duh. This one is currently being turned into a rubber stamp which i'll go pick up tomorrow. i'm so excited.

So Yeah, I Saw It

2008-07-20T22:32:00.002-06:00

The BatmanThe Dark Knight was PHENOMENAL! Excellent movie. This one was THEE one for the Summer of '08. The action was superb, the story was great, and Heath Ledger [R.I.P.] was powerful.Go out and see it NOW. (Don't take the kids though.)

Sean Bell -NYC Shooting: Detectives Aquitted

2008-04-25T14:06:00.005-06:00

I really try to keep this kind of thing to a minimum, but sometimes you gotta say something, albeit this is just my opinion. This was another debacle and failure of the justice system. I'm not sure on the correct course of actions that need to be taken, but something needs to be done. As it stands, 50 shots on the unarmed is not a crime. As Mikey Factz put it: "the justice system is not labeling

What Had Happened Was...

2008-04-10T23:13:00.003-06:00

Okay, it's been a while. i apologize for keeping ya'll (yup, ya'll) waiting. It's been as crazy as always around these parts and i'm still working hard.So, i have a few updates. As you can see up top, a new papertoy, and as you can see below, no download link. this particular one is an exclusive that will only appear in an upcoming papertoy book featuring some of the paper toy artists we all know

Tanya Morgan

2008-03-21T23:57:00.002-06:00

COMING SOON

What Goes On

2008-01-02T17:06:00.000-06:00

to be continued...i figured i'd show you not only what new things i was working on but how as well. More to come.

HeadKase Artist Series@Nicebunny.com

2007-12-31T16:54:00.000-06:00

Head on over to Nicebunny.com to pick up some designer paper toys designed by Brian Castleforte aka Nicebunny. There you can also download the 13 peice HeadKase Artist Series, a collaboration with the likes of Matt Hawkins, Ben The Illustrator, Phil, Sosio, Marshall Alexander, Gianzo, Mari Inukai, LaFlamme, Dickie Jones 33, Josh Coldiron, Remember the Little Guy, Nick Knite, and myself.You can

December Papercraft: Jam Master Jay

2007-12-09T18:58:00.000-06:00

Run DMC "Peter Piper" [Parental Advisory]It's been a crazy week. This semester's finals were a bit easier but still just as stressful. In the midst of the chaos, i managed to pull through with the work you've been waiting for. i decided to release them separately through the month so i could have time to build and photograph them all (that's right, i haven't even had time to actually BUILD the

i Have Not Forsaken Ye

2007-11-22T23:46:00.000-06:00

This is just a small post so you guys could see what i was workin' on. i've been really busy lately. Above is a screenshot of what i'm working toward releasing in a week or so, and yes, i'm giving you all three to make up for not having anything for this month or last month.Most of you could probably guess who these guys are (or not) and i'm thinking of maybe making a series of musicians (but

October Papercraft: Hedkase Artist Series

2007-10-08T14:26:00.000-06:00

Nice Bunny *Exclusive* COMING SOON!Plus updated Flickr

September Papercraft: The Twins

2007-09-03T09:43:00.000-06:00

These guys give another meaning to bi-polar. I try to make each Tubii© a bit different than the next. This one is two sided, ie. the front is made the same way as the back.Twins.pdfinstructions.pdf

Wacom Practice

2007-08-29T18:47:00.000-06:00

So i'm back at good ol' Memphis College of Art and i just couldn't wait to try out the new Wacom tablets. I seriously need to invest in one of these babies.i tested them out on a few sketches i previously scanned in.[King the ManApe][Audia][Street Fighter's Dhalsim]So these are my first ever Wacom inkings. i think they came out pretty good. Feel free to comment.

Back to School Wrap Up

2007-08-13T14:23:00.001-06:00

Mixtape cover art commissioned by Sha-Mecca of KnSWell, school starts back in a couple of weeks and my internship is about to end. I've been busy working and i learned a few things (mostly about my craft). I have some projects that are in the works that i'll post about in the coming weeks so just sit tight.The Material Things was selected as a daily pick on AniBoom today so i'm excited about

New Month, New Look, New Toy

2007-07-31T15:45:00.000-06:00

As you can see, i've made a few changes around here. Some of what you see will probably change, but for the time being, enjoi.Well, it's August tomorrow so i'll drop this one a little early. I call this beast the Morilla!Morilla.pdf *LINK FIXED*instructions.pdf

Brand New Original Paper Toys!

2007-07-17T12:31:00.001-06:00

Introducing the TUBii© (pronounced "TUB-bee") line! These are original papercrafts from your's truly that i promised. I've got many designs and i'll try my best to deliver a new one each month!This month, Angel. This little cutie loves to bring joy to everyone who is lucky enough to witness her. She appears only to those who make beautiful design. Bring her perfection to your

My Condolences to the Parker Family

2007-07-12T09:37:00.000-06:00

Randy Hubbard Parker, son of Simone G. Parker and Rap Legend KRS-ONE found dead in Atlanta apartment.(July 10th 2007) After a long battle with depression, Randy Hubbard Parker, son of Simone G. Parker was found dead in his Atlanta apartment this past weekend. The Fulton County Atlanta Medical Center lists the cause of death as a suicide. Simone G.

Audia: Revealed!

2007-07-09T12:01:00.000-06:00

Meet Audia, a character i've been working on for about 3 years now. This is a color comp of one of my sketches. i'm finally ready to put her to work in a new project. What will it be? Stay tuned.BONUS MATERIAL: These are some pages of a shot i did with her in 2005.Page 1 - IntroPage 2Page 3Page 4 - Title PageLooking back at them i get that " i drew THAT?!" feeling. Maturing her (and my writing

Untitled: Part 1

2007-07-06T11:04:00.000-06:00

This is a preliminary sketch for an entry into Design Flip. The deadline is July 13 so i'm still hard at work right now. It's not the correct proportion for desktop wallpaper since it's for a magazine, but you're free to use it as such.