Category Archives: Animal

Animal Battle // Koala

Posted on April 23, 2013 | 7 Comments

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Hola.  Here are pictures of my sketchbook, showing some quick drawings I did of another Animal Battle piece, Koala.  This sketchbook is a big’n (I use 11 x 14″ books), and it has become such an integral part of my process that I can’t imagine not using it.

As you can see, I didn’t stray too much from the original sketch:

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I’m in the final stretch before the show opens next week, and not as if you needed a reminder, BUT:

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Also, THIS weekend is the Stumptown Comics Fest!  I’m super excited because this year I’ll be exhibiting with my pals from the Pony Club Gallery.  I’ll be signing and selling copies of my comic, Adult Babysitting, all weekend!  Here’s where to find me:

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In addition to my comics, as part of the Pony Club I’ll be releasing a special PRE-SALE of signed Animal Battle prints!  Yip yip!

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I’ll only have a few prints of each, so come visit me this weekend at Booth Q5 to get your paws on one, indulge in some animal goodness, and lavish yourself with boozy comics.

CHEERS / TALLY HO 

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Animal Battle // Raccoon Soldier

Posted on April 15, 2013 | 3 Comments

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I heard that soft moss, blades of grass, and tiny mushrooms make for very durable battle gear.  And I can think of nothing more intimidating than a bolo tie bearing a little black scorpion.  This raccoon is tough.  I’d watch out for him.

More – ever more! – work for Animal Battle.  At the risk of sounding like a broken record: May 2nd.  Pony Club Gallery.  Portland.  Allllll this stuff will be hanging on a wall.

And ya know what else?

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Affordable, beautiful prints.  Soon to be in my shop.

Here is the official event on Facebook.  Hope to see you there, friends!

Cheers!

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Animal Battle // Eyes + Hands

Posted on April 10, 2013 | 9 Comments

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In this second large drawing for Animal Battle, these soldiers suit up in the colors pink and green for their army, Eyes + Hands.

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And for the first time ever, I’ve captured my process in a time-lapse video!  It’s pretty nuts watching hours and hours of work reduced to just a few minutes.

Watch this drawing come to life:

And here is the official flyer for my show!

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I’m super excited for this opening!  I’m also super excited to finish this work.  So…..back to the drawing board.

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Animal Battle // Owl Sargeant

Posted on April 1, 2013 | 4 Comments

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Sargeant Owl carries the flag for the Eyes + Hands Army.  He’s quite dapper, ain’t he?

This show, Animal Battle, opens in a month!  I’ve been working relentlessly, usually seven days a week, but I’ve been enjoying myself immensely.  I’m looking forward to hanging all these works together on a wall.

TALLY HO

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Animal Battle // Wolf Medic

Posted on March 25, 2013 | 8 Comments

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What sound does a Wolf Medic make?

“AH-WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!”

Work for Animal Battle is comin’ along.  Next up: the opposing army!

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Animal Battle // Hearts & Stars

Posted on March 20, 2013 | 13 Comments

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The first work for my solo show, Animal Battle, is finally done!  Phew.  That took a minute.

Entitled Hearts & Stars, this piece features creatures of a special army, geared up and ready to go face-to-fuzzy-animal-face in a battle that will surely delight you.  Don’t worry, little ones – there will be no bloodshed here.

Stick around to see what all the fighting is for.

Animal Battle will be opening Thursday, May 2nd at the Pony Club Gallery.

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Hearts + Stars // Progress

Posted on March 12, 2013 | 8 Comments

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I’ve been slowly building an army, soldier by soldier.  Here’s the work in progress of my first piece, “Hearts + Stars”, for my upcoming solo show.

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I’ve been updating my progress with each little trooper on Instagram.  Here’s what the piece looks like at this very moment (nearly done!):

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My favorite part, outside of picking all the colors, is painting all the teeny tiny brushstrokes that make up the fur.  It’s SUPER time-consuming, but equally fun.  Or I’m just some lunatic that actually enjoys painting ridiculously small lines with a two-haired brush.

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With less than two months to finish all the work, it’s safe to say that I should probably turn into a hermit.  TO ALL MY FRIENDS:  it’s not that I don’t like you, I promise, I just can’t hang right now.

After a quick sojourn to the woods this weekend, I’ll be falling off the face of the planet.  Check back here for more fuzzy animals.

xo

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Hearts + Stars

Posted on March 6, 2013 | 6 Comments

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I’ll be hosting my first solo show this year in May, which means I’m going to relentlessly barrage you with pictures of works in progress.  For the next two months, you’ll be seeing plenty of bunnies, raccoons, foxes, owls – a whole menagerie of animal troops!

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The idea for Animal Battle first came about while I sat at my table during Stumptown Comics Fest last year.  The first drawings were a tiiiiiiiiiny bit more violent, but in the year or so since the idea was first born, the concept of Animal Battle has matured into something different altogether.

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I’ve been drawing in my sketchbook and developing ideas for some time now, and the concept of Animal Battle has grown to embody things I’m very passionate about: self-empowerment, following your dreams, and the magical power of imagination.

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In my mind’s eye, the battlefield will be charged by two Armies: Hearts + Stars and Hands + Eyes.  I’m very excited to finally develop these ideas on paper, and I hope you’ll enjoy seeing the progress.

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In addition to my drawings, I’m also making dip-dyed battle flags!  This part has been super fun and I can’t wait to share the final results.

Animal Battle will be opening May 2nd at Pony Club Gallery.  Stick around here for more drawings, or follow me on Instagram (@leetlewolf) or on Facebook for the latest works in progress.

TALLY HO!

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Midnight Melodies

Posted on February 18, 2013 | 5 Comments

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In my imaginary camping trips, I know how to play a red acoustic guitar.  And when I gather around the campfire, I’m joined by my BFF’s Fox, Banjo Bear, Raccoon (he plays a real mean flute), and my lil’ bro Drummer Boy.

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I wasn’t fond of the first sketch I did, so I started over and revised a bit.  Finished in watercolor, inks, and pastel.  I like to think they’re playing something spooky, like this, or perhaps this.  (Just kidding on that second one) (You’re welcome)

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Animal Battle // Fox

Posted on January 10, 2013 | 5 Comments

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This coming Spring I’ll be hosting my first solo show in quite a while.  I’ve been brewing a few ideas for about a year now, all surrounding the theme of Animal Battle.

In addition to lettering experimentation, I’ve been developing various animal soldiers in my sketchbook.  Initial sketches were quite violent, but I’m going to stray away from the bloodshed, as that’s not what this is really about.  Instead, my comrades will be armed with weapons of wood and indulge in frivolous costume.  Think Richard Scarry meets Lord of the Rings.

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Last night I made friends with a fox, who can be both sneaky and genteel.

I played around with some quick digital color too:

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Look for more colorful creatures in the coming months; my solo show will be opening at Pony Club Gallery in May!

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