Pixar's Japan Relief Art Auction

All of the doodles are in for Dice Tsutsumi's Japan Relief Art Auction. Some pieces are being sold individually, others are being sold as "Doodle Packs" like these three.

If you feel so inclined, head over to the eBay site and make a bid on one!

2 days...

Orcs for Japan Relief, 3 of 3

Our last look at Orcs (for the time being, anyway) is an examination of their favorite pass-time: ventriloquism.

Unlike most ventriloquists, Orcs prefer to use formerly living "dummies". No taxidermy or embalming needed, fresh off the kill is just fine for an Orc performer. By Orc standards, the rotting and decay of an aging dummy only adds character to the act.

3 days...

Orcs for Japan Relief, 2 of 3

My second sketch for Dice's Japan Relief Auction explores the relationship between an Orc and his steed, the voracious Warg (better known to modern science as Daeodon shoshonensis).

Called Vargr in their native Norse tongue, Wargs are described by Tolkien as large wolves with malignant intent. In actuality, they are closer related to their warthog-like entelodont (or "terminator pig") cousins Andrewsarchus and Archaeotherium, and are no more evil than any other ill-tempered pack-hunter.

Join us tomorrow as we examine Orcs' favorite pass-time.

4 days...

Orcs for Japan Relief, 1 of 3

My friend and co-worker Dice Tsutsumi is organizing an art auction for the one year anniversary of the Japanese Tsunami. He asked us all to contribute a sketch for the auction, and left the subject matter completely open for interpretation. I chose to explore the Orcish culture.

Few people realize that, aside from being fearsome warriors, orcs are also avid lepidopterists. Many believe that this hobby stemmed from fairy-hunting and became a genuine scientific interest in the world of butterflies. Over 2,300 species of butterflies have been discovered by Orcs. Unfortunately, most of these species were then promptly eaten.

In the next couple of days we will be exploring the various facets of this fascinating race. Zug zug!

5 days...

Chades Challenge LXIX: The Ewoking Dead

"Yub Yub, Nom Nom."

As always, all are welcome to contribute to the Chades (Character Design) Challenge. If you have a sketch for "The Ewoking Dead", just let me know and I'll post it below. Otherwise you can join in April 6th for...

Chades Challenge LXX: Game of Thrones

Vince "Voodoo Veins" Vassallo

Adam "Blaaaaaaaine" Dix

Bruno "Skythriller" Chekerdimian

Matt "ThreepiOh-No" Justice

9 days...

The Iron Grill

With the Season Premiere of Game of Thrones fast approaching, it's time to start planning your Westeros-themed bbq! And what better way to cook up some aurochs than in your very own Iron Grill apron? I designed this apron last year for my friend, Jason, and he convinced me to put it on Zazzle for the rest of you Ned-Heads. 

Last year, our menu included:

Littlefinger Links
Tyrion's Wildfire Chili
Maester Aemon's Donut Chain
Daenerys's Deviled Dragon Eggs
The Hound's Half-burnt Hot Dogs
Dampair's Drowned Cods Ceviche
The Knight of Flower's Flour Tortilla Tacos
The Mountain's Tourney Skewers (aka Clegane Kabobs)
Targaryen Tarduckin (a dragon inside of a dragon inside of a dragon)
Ned's Head Cheese

Feast heartily, drink merrily, and Valar Morghulis!

10 days...

Merida and the Frightening Forest

The Japanese may have an odd title for Brave (they call it Merida and the Frightening Forest), but they certainly have a kickass poster!

11 days...

Interweb-Slinging II

An new interview with Marc Webb-head has my imagination swinging over Central Park this evening.

13 days...

Taste the Rainbow

I hope everyone had a lovely St Patrick's Day! Those Irish treats are never quite as magically delicious coming back up.

14 days...

Super! Boy!

Everett threw down the challenge to redesign Superboy yesterday over coffee. Because, let's face it, jeans and a t-shirt aren't a superhero costume. All we had was our iPhones, so the sketches are particularly breath-taking. Here's mine.

I decided to bring back the underwear in the most dignified way. Below are Ev's emo Superboys.

Superboy is played here by a young Jared Leto.

And, as promised, the rest of the super sketches from our Marvel game.

 

Venom has to be my favorite Spidey villain, but it turns out Carnage is fun to draw too!

Cap and Webhead chew the fat:

Alright, that's enough supers for now. I should probably be drawing Leperchauns or something.

Happy Kilt Friday!

16 days...