Tuesday, March 23, 2010

1 little bookie AH AH AH!






Another project that happened during the new baby era... I'm still catching up on posts. There are a few more on my main site but these two were my favorites. Drawings for a cheeky version of Dracula's diary "A Vampire's Diary" from Ivy Press in the UK. Fun project, it was nice to do some straight black and white line work.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

New Piece for Malibu Magazine



Portrait of Chad Hurley, CEO and inventor of You Tube. Commissioned to go along side an interview in Malibu Magazine. While he didn't reveal too many interesting insights into his personality, it was mentioned that "Lets Get Down to Brass Tacks" is his motto. Thus, being terribly clever, I threw a box of tacks at his head. Actually the idea was that he is so focused on the tacks, he is making them float around like some kind of Jedi stationer. Thanks to Jason Rouse, Editor in Chief for the fun assignment.

Sunday, March 07, 2010

I'm your huckleberry...











The post title refers to a line in the movie Tombstone which is as gnarley a western as you are likely to see and one of my all time favorites... but I digress. Here's some new pieces for Report on Business Magazine in Canada. Full page and spot for an article about the return to politics of David Dodge, former governor of the Bank of Canada. In a Clint Eastwood fashion he strolls into town to help clean house and kick some corrupt booty. Thanks to Domenic Marci for some great art direction and a very fun assignment. Roughs added for fun.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Blank inside for your message

We've now got greeting cards! Mix and match sets of five at our shop online! Check it out.



We've also got some notebooks and 2010 calendars... visit and enjoy!

Saturday, February 13, 2010

This Green House


This is older news by now, seeing as the book came out in Sept 09' but I dont care... I'm still riding high off of this project
"This Green House" published by Stewart, Tabori and Chang, AD'd by the very nice Ann Stratton and designed by super talented Alissa Faden. Over 120 individual illustrations!! I had a lot of fun working on it and the finished book really came out nice. See a few more spreads on my site.

Happy Valentines Day!








Two different versions of my lovey dovey owls for mushy squishy valentine's day. The bottom image shows the final greeting card version with "hand did" type in place. Available on my Etsy shop if your interested. www.tomatocanstudios.etsy.com

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Hello Again!! Jobs please...




Yes, it has been nearly THREE YEARS since I posted something on this thing. Though not without good reason... Here is my list of excuses with photo documented evidence.

1. Bought a dog... not much of an excuse I know but roll with it.
2. Make large and very difficult decision to move from London, UK to Troy, NY with new dog and now pregnant wife. Obviously I wasn't going to go by myself! Upon arriving in hometown, we buy our first home... which requires much work and time.
3. A whopping seven days after moving in, the awesomest human on earth is born! As you can imagine, that was quite an event. She also requires much work and time but quite frankly, why would you waste your time doing anything else.

Two years progress with zero time for illustration or promotion. I take what jobs land in my lap and steep in my new daddy-bliss. I spend any free time I have swearing at the house, which is more enjoyable than it sounds.

Now however, the swing has truly been gotten into and I am back into Illustration with a animal ferocity matched only by my tiny, weird dog! I'll post monthly from now on unless I don't. Next post will be the Illustrative highlights of the last few years.

Peace

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Guardian / Harper Collins


Be on the look out for my work in this Friday's Guardian in the Film an Music section. There will be a link where you can take part in a competition based on my image. Good Luck!

Aesthetica Magazine


I've done the cover of the current issue of Aesthetica Magazine. Go to their website to find out where you can pick up a copy.
http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/

Virtual Exhibition


My work was featured in a Virtual Exhibition at the Gateway to the Quarter, a permanent public art space in the city of York. The exhibition took place during the month of October and was comprised of 60 UK and international artists.

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

NEW SITE DECLARED "TOTALLY AWESOME" BY INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DUDES


That's right. At long last my new site is up and running! Be sure to take in all the fun and excitement on offer and keep an eye out for regular updates. Enjoy!