March 14, 2009

I haven't attempted another character study in a while, so I thought I'd take a shot at a mother character. Always in cartoons, the odd ball mom seems to be a star, so my mother character is a hippie at heart with 21st century mentality. Go green, eco friendly, hippie-yoga mom...maybe she should date the washed up rock star dad. To see more character studies...click the character designs link in the TABS (below).

March 01, 2009

Sweet! March! My favourite month of the year! Anyways, I thought I'd start of the third month of consecutive posts with showing more into my two day pirate fixation! I think it'd be super fun and interesting to learn more about these secluded dock/pier communities that existed during the golden age of sea exploration and travel.

February 21, 2009

This is a character that's been in my head for a while. I actually did a kid very similar to him in this illo from Louisville Magazine, so I thought a proper character illo was in order.

February 19, 2009

With all the steroid drama that is drowning the sport that I truly LOVE, the commissioner of baseball might as well let all those giants living atop the beanstalks a shot at the pros.

February 04, 2009

Some days, I think Huckleberry Finn knew exactly what was important in life. Boy, what I would give for some meditating days in the wilderness.

February 03, 2009

I think today's sketchbook illo is a little hit or miss. I believe it depicts the specific individual, but it could've been a little more accurate. Still though, mention BEETS, and you most of you will know who it is.


For all of you Utilisaurus viewers who are less impressed with todays piece, I present you with The Age of Prosperity, Strip #8!

© The Age of Prosperity, 2009

February 02, 2009

For all you Utilisaurheads out there, who toss and turn at night wondering, "Is Matthew Smith is his real name, or is he some type double agent?" Well...ANSWERS!! I just did an interview for Altpick, and it in all it's glory can be seen HERE!

I have another character study here. I based this guy loosely on my childhood friend...i guess it might be a good thing that we've lost touch.

January 28, 2009

I wish they had Model UN at my high school...I know I would've considered joining. I mean...we all know those UN skills are crazy useful in illustration!

January 27, 2009

So I thought of another idea for a series in this long, LONG project I've endured. I thought of illustrating different groups, individuals, or whomever that make up all the different high school cliques. I figure it's a fun idea, it leaves me with at least 10 different concepts to draw, and it'll be even more great practice on interpreting all the different weird looking people in the world.

I've got two jock-ish friends/teammates here. Alright everyone...expect to be visiting the AV club any day now.

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 24, 2009

Brace yourself...cause here is yet another character design study!! Everybody knows, or has at last seen a 40+ year old 1980's rock star, or mediocre rock star who is still trying to live in that existence. Soon, he's car pooling his kids to their brownie troop meeting, telling his them and all their friends about this time his band toured with Whitesnake or something. I'm really pleased with this character...I'm sure I'll elaborate more on him in the future.

To get your CLIMBING on, Illustration Friday style...please click the link, or scroll to yesterdays posting.

January 22, 2009

I am a ridiculous tennis fan, and thanks to the SPECTACULAR matches that have been played in the first week of the 2009 season at The Australian Open in Melbourne, The Utilisaurus is pleased to present an action packed, WICKED BACKHAND SLICE!

Check out that sweet free product placement on his T-shirt!
I've been told that Nike is eternally grateful.





ALSO, strips #1 & #2 of The Age of Prosperity can see seen below, or by clicking the links. Please continue to stop by and explore lots more!

The Age of Prosperity strip #1

The Age of Prosperity 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

January 18, 2009

I think i nailed it on the punk girl, and need to try again with the two guys. It was the fishnet stockings that made her a winner.

January 17, 2009

I don't know about you guys, but that sure does look like a Utilisaurus outside that cave.
To DOUBLE your pleasure, Illustration Friday style, click the link for all things "PALE".

January 16, 2009

ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY - PALE
I don't know about you, but if I was flying, upside down, on a gravely road, in a rickety soapbox derby car...my face would be much more pale than this guys...which is quite pale, considering he's black and white pencil drawing!

OR, if you wish more for paleness based on lack of sunshine and fresh air...then look no further! Hiding deep in his fluorescent layer, the Couch Potato doesn't just stop villains with his vast knowledge of sitcoms, but also with his blinding paleness, which will leave any enemy blinded in their tracks!

From the post, "January 06, 2009"

January 14, 2009

Ah yes...the prom.
All I know is that this kid, I bet...will grow up to be some kind of studly millionaire illustrator.

January 13, 2009

Oh man...it's been a tad bit slow in terms of commissions! Lot's of good sketchbook pieces are being banged out though...so I can see how it'll be worth it in the end.

Here are some children cartoon characters I tried out. It's a toned down version of my style...which may be easer to animate, if I'm ever asked to.

January 12, 2009

Here's a piece for everyone who, like me, went through various emotional tolls when experiencing those freezing, uncomfortable, pain in the behind boy scout camping trips when we were tots. Still though, i think it'd be sorta neat to have worked towards Eagle scout...but seriously, who has that kind of discipline at 8 years old?!

January 09, 2009

ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY - CONTAINED (see below)
Here is a re-posting of the sketchbook piece from 01/05. I believe it works well with this weeks Illustration Friday topic, and thusly...here is the encore appearance of the Houdini character...with his wonderful interpretation of the word, "contained".