DRAW DAMMIT!

Five minute sketch: MADMAN

2012-02-12T18:59:00.000-08:00

A Monday night painting....

2012-02-06T20:05:00.001-08:00

Visit the 8th Dimension!!!!

2011-11-18T06:34:00.001-08:00

Concept to creation

2011-10-24T05:52:00.000-07:00

Here's the sketch and the final for a recent editorial page illustration I did. Click to enlarge!

Here's a little ZOMBICON short I shot!

2011-10-17T21:46:00.001-07:00

"MOTEL 2" online release date announced!

2011-09-12T07:05:00.000-07:00

Video: SUPER iam8bit

2011-08-18T12:22:00.001-07:00

SUPER iam8bit

2011-08-12T05:44:00.000-07:00

I found a gallery of photos from the SUPER iam8bit show in L.A. last night. You can see tons of more pics via JOYSTIQ....That's my piece in the lower left- hand corner! The Dig-Dug one.

Vintage travel posters

2011-08-11T20:33:00.000-07:00

I whipped these up today for PLANET PULP'S monthly challenge. The challenge was vintage travel posters. I did these rather fast...I think they turned out great!

Dig Dug Done

2011-07-25T18:36:00.000-07:00

Title: Dig Dug Done
Medium: Pen and ink/ watercolor

Here's my piece for Gallery 1988's SUPER iam8bit show in Los Angeles. I wish I could be there.

Here's the official info on the show:

The group art show that ravished the world of all its precious, videogame retro-ness four times in a row is returning for a fifth go at it. Since this is such a seminal number (five shows, that is), we've decided to upgrade the name a little bit:

SUPER iam8bit
Opening Night Extravaganza
August 11, 2011
7pm to 11pm

All-night ambiance by DJ R-Rated
With special performances by Leeni and A_Rival

We'll be hosting the event at the recently renovated iam8bit headquarters in glorious Echo Park:

- 2147 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026 -

Concept to Creation

2011-07-08T20:42:00.001-07:00

Concept to creation

2011-07-05T06:42:00.000-07:00

Here's and example of one of my editorial page illustrations. Everything starts with a rough sketch (above) and an explanation of the concept. Click on the image to enlarge.

"Super-8" movie page design

2011-06-13T21:06:00.000-07:00

Sketchbook fun!

2011-06-09T09:35:00.001-07:00

A Cyberman sketch.

The Tuck Pendleton Machine: ZERO DEFECTS!

2011-06-04T10:10:00.000-07:00

My 2011 Summer Movie Preview stuff

2011-05-28T22:33:00.000-07:00

Dalek sketch

2011-05-25T06:18:00.000-07:00

Dalek sketch for my Doctor Who piece...See previous post Doc.

The Doctor is in

2011-05-23T21:20:00.000-07:00

I like's me some Doctor Who and David Tennant is my all-time favorite doctor! Here's a pencil sketch for what will become a bigger piece, so stay tuned to DRAW DAMMIT!

-Clay

Some nice relaxing sketchbook fun!

2011-05-19T21:43:00.000-07:00

One more....4-LOM

2011-05-17T12:01:00.001-07:00

Some Star Wars pieces at Planet-Pulp

2011-05-17T06:39:00.000-07:00

BATMAN: The Long Night preview

2011-05-12T06:03:00.000-07:00

Can you find the Batman?

Another BATMAN: The Long Night preview

2011-05-09T07:16:00.000-07:00

BATMAN: The Long Night Preview

2011-05-04T14:18:00.001-07:00

BATMAN: The Long Night preview

2011-04-21T11:29:00.001-07:00

BATMAN: The Long Night preview

2011-04-19T07:06:00.000-07:00

"BATMAN:The Long Night" preview

2011-04-13T14:18:00.000-07:00

Something I worked up tonight....

2011-04-06T18:23:00.000-07:00

Something I've got in the works....

2011-04-01T16:32:00.000-07:00

This week's GC cover

2011-03-22T06:00:00.000-07:00

The New Yorker Cover roughs

2011-03-20T20:03:00.001-07:00

Rough sketch for ALIBI cover

2011-03-20T19:54:00.000-07:00

Editorial, newspaper and photo illustration stuff

2011-03-18T10:36:00.000-07:00

I have a huge archive of editorial illustrations and more over at NewsPageDesigner.com
I post new illustrations all the time so be sure to check it out! Click here: http://npd.snd.org/profile/ClaySisk

Team R.E.T.R.O.-X Action Cards preview

2011-03-14T16:42:00.000-07:00

Here's a preview..Click to enlarge!

Mitch's Team R.E.T.R.O-X action card

2011-03-14T08:37:00.000-07:00

Here's the final art for Mitch's "Team: R.E.T.R.O.-X action card.

Doctor Marrs

2011-03-08T05:43:00.001-08:00

Final art for the Doctor Marrs action card.

From the drawing board:

2011-03-06T06:59:00.000-08:00

Coloring up BIG Red's action card. I'll post some more Team: R.E.T.R.O.-X goodies tomorrow!

CHUPACABRA!

2011-03-01T06:18:00.001-08:00

Doctor Marrs and Mitch sketches

2011-02-25T06:13:00.000-08:00

Here's a couple of final pencils for the Team: R.E.T.R.O-X action cards series. Doctor Marrs and Mitch.

Sketchbook time: Team: R.E.T.R.O.-X action cards

2011-02-21T06:02:00.000-08:00

Here's some rough thumbnails for some potential Team: R.E.T.R.O.-X action cards. I'm having too much fun drawing these guys!

In case you don't know, Team R.E.T.R.O.-X stands for Radiactively Enhanced Team of Rescue Operatives Experiment. (All for fun) Clockwise: Doctor Marrs, BIG RED, General Gannon and Mitch. I''m not sure what Mitch's super power is...I think he just has the ability to jump at incredible distances.

My book update....

2011-02-18T08:25:00.000-08:00

Well, I sent out my kids' book to over a dozen literary agents and it was rejected by everyone. But, those are the breaks and it's a hard business to get into. I still can't help but think it's a unique story and i just can't let it go. So, I plan on publishing the book myself through lulu.com or something like that. Stay tuned for updates!

--Clay

Started the pencils

2011-02-17T06:06:00.000-08:00

Here a couple of sketches for the "Waiting for Launch" piece I blogged about a few days ago.

A little process nonsense

2011-02-14T12:30:00.000-08:00

(Click on the image to enlarge!)
Here's a little sneak at my latest illustration and a look into my creative process. The sketch on the left was drawn using my Cintiq. I was only concerned with roughing in the main shapes and trying to get the composition right. At this stage I'm not really concerned with the details..I'll revisit that later. When I'm happy with the composition I start on the next phase which is adding in some rough color, again trying to reach a happy place with the composition. "Wham-Bam!" Now that I've got the composition the way I like it and all my colors mapped out it's time to start on the next phase which will be tight pencils of all the elements that will be in the final piece. In the tight pencil stage I'll start designing the people as well. In this particular piece all the scientists and technicians are going to be kids. I'll post some more behind the scenes pics as I continue to work on this piece!

Just sketching around

2011-02-04T15:11:00.000-08:00

This a quick sketch I was messing around with today. Reminds me of the old days when I was into comic books. This is Team R.E.T.R.O-X, which stands for Radioactively Enhanced Team of Rescue Operatives. From top to bottom is Big Red, Doctor Marrs, General Gannon and Mitch. Fun..fun!

"Poked in the Mind's Eye"

2011-01-26T06:26:00.000-08:00

Here is the poster for my documentary "Poked in the Mind's Eye," about Florida cartoonist Doug MacGregor.

Robot arms!

2011-01-25T06:43:00.000-08:00

A late night character painting....

2010-11-29T05:52:00.000-08:00

The Small Stuff Show 4: Artwork for sale now online.

2010-11-25T10:16:00.000-08:00

Artwork from the Small Stuff Show 4 is now online and available for purchase. I would also like to add that the particular piece above would make an incredible Christmas gift! (nudge, nudge, wink, wink) Click on CODY to visit the online store of Bear and Bird Gallery.

Pics from the Small Stuff Show

2010-11-22T06:14:00.000-08:00

Here's a link to a photo gallery (click on the photo) from the Small Stuff Show 4 at the Bear and Bird Gallery. I wasn't able to attend, but it looks like the show was a success! There's still plenty of spectacular art for sale!

2010-11-21T19:40:00.001-08:00

Wow..I can't believe 2010 is almost coming to a close. I can't believe I finally finished my kids' book dummy too. I'm anxious to start finding a publisher. So i'll be keeping my fingers crossed..if anyone wants to send some luck my way it will be much appreciated!!

My pieces for the Small Stuff Show

2010-11-12T07:29:00.000-08:00

Here's a preview of my pieces for the Small Stuff Show at the Bear and Bird Gallery. Hopefully I can attend this year.

The Small Stuff Show 4

2010-11-07T06:35:00.000-08:00

Come see some great art at the Small Stuff Show and the Bear and Bird Gallery on Sunday, November 21. I'm submitting a couple of original pieces. A salon style “cash and carry” exhibition featuring affordably priced smaller artwork by local, national and international artists! I'm submitting a couple of original watercolor pieces! So come out and by some great art!