:: MORE XMAS PRESENTS ::

I had great Christmas Day yesterday. I snagged a few goodies. I will only mention the ones pertaining to comics and surfing. SO! I got some Windsor Newton Series 7 brushes from my parents. I love the line they make with water colors as well as inks.

My brother-in-law picked up Surf Crazy (1959), Bruce Brown's second surf film. Great flick. I've watched half of it so far, but I'm sure Bruce won't disapoint.

:: WONDERFUL XMAS PRESENT! ::

This morning I headed out with my boarding buddy Jonathan "The Hammerhead" Hammett, with beautiful 48 degree xmas eve, and was pleasantly suprised by the swell. We were greeted by some waste to chest high sets and the occasional head high wave. I was lucky enough to snag a fantastic head high wave and ride it into shore.

As usual... we don't really have too many pictures cause no one wants to take them! But, I did bang out some quick picts of Hambone nailin' some shorties. When I get them off the digital camera they will be posted below in all their glory. Take it easy!

:: SINN FEIN ::

Sinn Fein will be a 70 page graphic novel in 2006. It is written and drawn by Geoff Mosse. So why am I talking about it? Well, for one, I know Geoff Mosse, he has worked on A Day in the Psychosis of David Price for our company SUMM PUBLICATIONS. Not to mention that I also worked quite a bit on this book.

I scanned in all the artwork, corrected the images, lettered the book, took care of the publication design and helped Geoff out with his cover. I made the snazzy logo as well as the flag behind the main character, Sean Doyle.

The book will be published by Paper Dragonz and I need to get Geoff's URL again so I can plug him as well. Maybe he'll comment here and give it to you himself. Until then... there won't be a link. By the book and let me know what you think.

Also, I may as well mention for those of you not familiar with the IRA, that this book is based on some non-fiction. I don't know the specifics, so the next time you see Geoff at a show he can tell you all about it. Take care!

This is an illustration I did for a Digital Webbing 'draw-off'. You needed to take any character from DC, Marvel, Image or Darkhorse and give it a Christmas twist. As you can see I chose a group of characters (The Endless from Sandman) from Vertigo (DC Comics) and whipped up a little Xmas Eve action. My brother helped me a bit with the brainstorming and the wife chimmed in a little helping me decide on stockings. Check out the results on DEC 28th at the forum and see if I won. Heck, even better... go now and vote for me! Assuming my brief nudity is acceptable to the forum leaders. I'm waiting to hear back. So, it will be posted soon I guess.

In any event, please commment on the illustration and have an 'Endless Christmas.'

:: FIVE PAGE PREVIEW PAGES OF CATCHING LUCIFER'S LUNCH ::

Check out a five page preview of, the soon to be released, Catching Lucifer's Lunch (SUMM PUBLICATIONS). This is the only place to get a sneak peek. Enjoy

:: A ROBOT ILLUSTRATION FOR YOU ::
This is an image I came up with about five years ago, but the original was terrilble, so about two years ago I redid it. Here it is. Take from it what you will.

:: Week Before Signing at That's Entertainment ::

Less than a week before I show up with my brother T.J. at That's Entertainment in Worcester MA. I had a comic book free weekend with the family and it's Sunday night and ready to work. I'll be doing some finish work on Catching Lucifer's Lunch. I mainly have to convert my letters to EPS and await final editing notes. I think we're pretty much wrapped up with the project. We've got a good friend Rob Nelson (not the comedian) scanning in our cover. Should be a beautiful scan. The man's a master.

I thought I'd share a quick page from the book to wet some appetites. Drop me a line and let me know what you think. Or just comment below. That'd be great. Then other people can read it too.

By the way... I'll be sketching at the signing and selling off original artwork. If you can't make it but would like a comission, please contact me and visit my website.