February 22, 2009

The Age of Prosperity #12

If only we all could be as smooth as Davey.

To see other moments of Davey wooing the ladies, check out the posts on February 15th & February 8th.

© The Age of Prosperity, 2009

February 15, 2009

So, here is the finished piece for the private commission I mentioned yesterday. I am very pleased with the result, and believe it will live as a great tribute to his feline companion.



Still, The Utilisaurus isn't all about the gloomy illos...so for a lighter touch, here is the newest strip from, THE AGE OF PROSPERITY!

The Age of Prosperity #11

© The Age of Prosperity, 2009


ONE MORE THING! As I was featured in my hometown newspaper this past week, another paper from the adjacent town reprinted the article, as well as including my Beatles illo. It's been really nice getting some recognition from my old community, and I'm very thankful.

February 08, 2009

I just returned from seeing the SPECTACULARLY AMAZING claymation film, Colaline. For all you Utilisaurusheads who are stimulated by anything wonderfully creative...see this film, again...again...and AGAIN!

The Age of Prosperity #10

© The Age of Prosperity, 2009

January 31, 2009

Here are two BRAND NEW strips of The Age of Prosperity. Here we can see the classic situations that seem to forever fill Davey's life...debt stress, and scamming the man.

Strip#6

Strip #7

© The Age of Prosperity, 2009

For this weeks Illustration Friday posting, "FLAWED", check out the post from January 30. January 30, 2009.

January 26, 2009

I've been getting a few comments and emails lately regarding my comic, THE AGE OF PROSPERITY, and I couldn't be more thrilled! I've become really psyched about this project, so for today's posting, I present you with strips #4 & #5, along with inked character drawings of Luke(L) and Davey(R). Please let me know what you guys think of the comic...I'd really like to get some people as into it as I am...well, that might be a little too much, but you know what I mean!

The STUDLY cast of The Age of Prosperity

Strip #4

Strip #5

© The Age of Prosperity, 2009

January 25, 2009

INSPIRATION SERIES, #2 - Albert Einstein
I'm a big fan of science, mainly the discoveries and breakthroughs of the early 20th century...and with a big interest in theoretical physics, I draw inspiration from Einstein. I'm not necessarily saying that Einstein inspires my art because of his mathematical models and advancement in the core of physics, but it's mainly due to his sheer dedication to the field, overlooking dozens of very vocal opponents to his theories...and knowing in his mind and heart he had the answer.

THE AGE OF PROSPERITY

Now, there are some people who use their sheer brilliance more towards surviving, finding their next meal under any circumstances...which as we see from Davey, is pretty extreme! Hey, the economy may be sitting right next to that old pie he found in the dumpster!


© The Age of Prosperity, 2009 - Strip #3

The Age of Prosperity #1
The Age of Prosperity #2

January 21, 2009

Throughout my life, I believe I've drawn and experienced the magic of thousands of places, people, and random worlds to encounter. I really thought hard about it, and I'm pretty positive that this is only the second wild west drawing I've ever done...EVER. I can remember the last drawing I did under this theme, but I was six years old...so I guess I'm well due. It's such a random community/time period to draw, and there were TONS of great characters that all ended up at the ye olde Saloon, which I know I'll be visiting again sometime soon.

If that wasn't enough Utilisaurus overload...then, I give you the second appearance of, THE AGE OF PROSPERITY!

In this strip, we see the emergence of the other recurring character, Davey's roommate, Luke.

LUKE- Always a friend first, he often takes on the role as therapist, or a somewhat voice of reason in Davey’s life. As we all know things that we wish weren’t true about the unfairness that is being a grown-up, Luke usually ends up being the one to deliver this crucial blow of truth..., which in the end is always the right thing. Still, no one can be perfect all the time, and we soon see Luke eventually drawn into Davey’s new ways of scamming some opportunity to make things just a little bit easier in both their lives. But then, just as things turn up badly, Luke can often be the one sitting there, with the shivering parental voice of, “I told you so.”


© The Age of Prosperity, 2009 - Strip #2

January 19, 2009

So thanks to EVERYONE once again for stopping by the blog, commenting, and even some are going so far as to become FOLLOWERS to the great Utilisaurus! Now, they are the lucky few to be updated every time I post a brand stylin' new illo...which as you all can see, is pretty frequent.

Here is another character study, which relates to the concept as seen on January 13th. I focused in on one character, to show different action shots and poses. Once again, the character is a little toned town stylistically, which can be a good thing from time to time.

So, if all the cartoon action today isn't enough for you, here also is the beginning of various posts of my newly created, self published comic strip, THE AGE OF PROSPERITY!

The Age of Prosperity is a strip, focused primarily on the life of newly graduated, student loan drowning, penny pinching, dumpster diving 24 year old, Davey. So much more about this character and others will unfold throughout the daily posts, which will be posted at random times...SO, please stop by frequently. It'll be quite the relaxing and enjoyable 10 seconds in all our stressful, workaday lives...which you will soon be able to see, it's quite similar to Davey's!


© The Age of Prosperity, 2009 - Strip #1