I've been quite remiss in responding to those of you who have been kind enough to support this blog, as of late. My first child is on the way, and I'm working on a solo show coming up in September (Ghostprint Gallery in Richmond, VA). I've had to prioritize my time a bit.

Recently, I've been featured/participated in a few videos posted on YouTube, and a few sites. If you are interested in seeing my fat head as I stumble over words (I've been told that it sounds like I'm chewing on gravel when I speak), you can follow them below. One of the videos is repeated on both Youtube, and the Academy website.

There will be quite a bit of Advice on ideation, and picture making coming from the podcast and blog section of the new Illustration Academy website. So far, the Academy has recorded my thoughts on ideation, sketchbooks, a full demonstration on "Vertical Hold"- a piece created for the Illustration Academy, shown above, a short demonstration on Omar from Mars Volta, and a podcast on portfolios. Much of this information will be delivered free to those that sign up via email.

Additionally, I will be moving some of the content from this site to the blog section of the Illustration Academy, with the hopes of reaching a wider audience, and developing a better portal for the delivery of collaborative information from the instructors at the Academy:
Illustration Academy blog

YouTube:
VCU Alumni interview

Illustration Academy:
Illustration Academy introduction
Sketchbooks/thumbnails

News

Major News from the Illustration Academy:

The highly regarded faculty of the Illustration Academy has just introduced a new website, and a major new component- the Visual Literacy Program. The new program offers incredible insight into the working studios of many of the best practitioners in the world. I am extremely honored to be a affiliated with this group, and I feel that the steps that we are taking with the program will redefine the ideas of community and accessibility to anyone interested in the art of picture making.

For those of you who have attended the Illustration Academy summer program, this addition promises to be an extension of your education, through videos, podcasts, blogs, competitions, forums, and an extended curriculum, all from the point of view of the Illustration Academy faculty.

For those of you who have not been affiliated with the Illustration Academy, I encourage you to take a look around, and invite you to participate in this amazing program that has affected so many lives in such a profound way (including mine.)

Enrollment to receive monthly updates of podcasts is free.

www.illustrationacademy.com