Friday, January 28, 2011
Purple Couch Lady
My favorite number is 18, and my favorite color is purple, so I had to upload something! This is from my ongoing series of Ladies on Couches. In watercolor. For great Justice.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
COL-ERASE 20067
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Purple Heart
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Monday, January 24, 2011
Purple pants make Hulk angry!!!
If I were Bruce Banner, I think I'd be Hulkin' out all the time.
I'm no fashion genius but catching a glimpse of myself in a mirror or window wearing those purple pants would have had me bustin' loose the big green behemoth on the regular.
The sad part is, I actually wore pants like this in high school. Cross Colours were at the height of Hip Hop fashion and purple pants were in my wardrobe. Lucky for everyone in Madison Wisonsin, I was never exposed to gamma rays.
Nathanael Lark Blog
I'm no fashion genius but catching a glimpse of myself in a mirror or window wearing those purple pants would have had me bustin' loose the big green behemoth on the regular.
Nathanael Lark Blog
The Grimace
You know the Grimace from McDonalds? Well, years of stealing milkshakes and scarfing McChickens have caught up with him and now one of these bloated beasts resides at every McDonalds. They hide in the darkness of the basement and do quality control.BLOG
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Zambonis are awesome
No joke, my childhood dream was to be a zamboni driver. When I was a kid my Dad played hockey with a little rec league and I'd always go with him, and be transfixed when they cleaned the ice. They didn't actually have a zamboni at that arena, it was a modified tractor, but it was still pretty awesome.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
I wanted to be ...
I remember that I wanted to become a baker when I was a child.
But I decided not to, because I thought I would eat all the bread and cookies.
Since then I have studied forestry and nature conservation, got trained to work in prison.
Done a lot of whacky jobs, moved to another country twice.
Now, illustration and graphic design is my job. And my cakes turn out real fine.
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Friday, January 21, 2011
Playing Pirates!
I'm fascinated with pirates!
Looooong before ol' Johnny Depp came to town I was spouting off about the necessity of a new pirate movie and dominating pirate themed miniature golf courses (complete with pirate fun facts at each hole).
I suppose it all started when I was a wee lad. My dad would tuck me into bed and read a chapter from Treasure Island before I fell asleep. Top that off with those mind blowing illustrations by N.C. Wyeth and I guess a love affair with the romanticized ideal of swashbuckling villains was inevitable.
Hand drawn and vector colored in Adobe Illustrator.
Nathanael Lark Blog
Looooong before ol' Johnny Depp came to town I was spouting off about the necessity of a new pirate movie and dominating pirate themed miniature golf courses (complete with pirate fun facts at each hole).
I suppose it all started when I was a wee lad. My dad would tuck me into bed and read a chapter from Treasure Island before I fell asleep. Top that off with those mind blowing illustrations by N.C. Wyeth and I guess a love affair with the romanticized ideal of swashbuckling villains was inevitable.
Hand drawn and vector colored in Adobe Illustrator.
Nathanael Lark Blog
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Dr. Sketchy's
Last night I went to an event called Dr. Sketchy's (here's the website thingy), located at 111 Minna, a pretty cool gallery that shows lots of local artists, mainly those of the "low-brow" sector. Once every month or so they host a drawing night equipped with a fully costumed model, music, good lighting, and.....a bar. How could it get any better?
When I arrived a few minutes before the opening, the life-drawing part of the gallery was packed. There wasn't a single seat left in the joint, so I found a place in the back- leaning my sketchbook against the back of booth a couple of lady's were sitting in. I was actually outside of the ticketing area, but I still had to pay. I had to stand the entire time, and sometimes my pens and pencils feel in the lap of the couple in front of me. Whatever, I had a beer and the model was a hot super hero.
The best bet is to get there early, bring some friends, some binoculars, maybe your own beer. The next opening is Sat. Feb 26th. and I think the tickets are super limited or something.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Flight - and my insane childhood risk taking
No matter how old you are - tie a blanket around your neck and you're guaranteed the ability to fly!
We all know that parents are terrified of their kids taking this idea too far and climbing up onto the roof to test out their new cape. Of course we all think: "What kid would REALLY do that, though?"
There I was, nine years old, climbing the outside of an apartment building above an asphalt parking lot with no protection. I guess I'm living proof that not all kids are smart enough to know better. Lol.
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Sunday, January 16, 2011
Spawn!
I admit it. I was one of the masses who waited with bated breath for the release of the first issue of Spawn back in '92.
It was a helluva time to be a comic book fan. The industry was changing. Creators were stepping into the spotlight and charting brand new territory; blazing a trail if you will. Image comics was forming from a roster of explosively popular artists and the fans were going absolutely bananas. I was one of 'em.
So here's my humble contribution to this week's topic. As a one time starry eyed fan boy all grown up to be a professional illustrator it was down right thrilling to touch this character with whatever meager measure of ability I've managed to scrape together.
Thanks to Todd McFarlane and all the Image boys who launched a dream in a magical time of creative risk and experimentation. You ALL inspired me and gave me fuel for the hustle!
Nathanael Lark Blog
It was a helluva time to be a comic book fan. The industry was changing. Creators were stepping into the spotlight and charting brand new territory; blazing a trail if you will. Image comics was forming from a roster of explosively popular artists and the fans were going absolutely bananas. I was one of 'em.
Nathanael Lark Blog
Saturday, January 15, 2011
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