Re-drawing some fish from my sketchbook, I’ve updated the header for my website. I’ve also added a black & white pdf of these fun fish to print and color at your heart’s delight. Enjoy! -Tomas
Category: Art
Global Game Jam 2013
I had only recently heard of the “Global Game Jam” on Friday evening but had resigned myself to helping some friends move by bike on Saturday and that I would have to wait until next year to participate. However, after helping some mutual friends move house by bicycle, my fellow team-mate informed me he was…
18 Characters
Just a spread from my 2013 Moleskine sketchbook. 18 characters from no particular genre or reason, just to draw within the rectangular confines I established for each character. Download the PDF version of this drawing so you can print, color it, and post a picture of your colored page. I just ask that you not…
Off to the Presses!
I just finished the final pages of Bike Parade! Volume 2 and have approved of the proofs. The fine folks at Documart should have the books in my hands by tomorrow afternoon. The last two weeks have been a mad fury of drawing, scanning, vectoring and layout work. I’ve had a lot of fun illustrating…
Original Art Auction
Ever want to buy some of my original art? Fan of the Bike Parade! coloring book? Well, now that my art showing at Bikeasaurus is complete, all the shown paintings are available for sale. Support this artist by buying a painting or two for you or the family. Buy these painting on Ebay Choose from…
My First Art Opening
I still can’t believe this happened: I just had my very first art opening/show. Becky from Bikeasaurus is so awesome! The days leading up to the show were stressful and sleepless as I tried to get some new pieces of work ready to display. I unveiled 4 new pieces in black & white along with…
Embracing Color
Although I’ve been drawing for many years, I’ve always been shy of using colors. Growing up, my siblings and I always had access to crayons, paints, markers, pencils, tons of paper, the whole shebang. Why would I spend so long drawing only in black & white and grayscale? Fear of “Not doing it right”. I…
BikeCraft 2011 – SUCCESS!
This past weekend was the official debut of “Bike Parade! The Coloring Book” at BikeCraft 2011. I spent weeks of late nights and little sleep to produce 24 original illustrations for my headfirst dive into freelance illustration and independent publishing. How did I do? Everything over the weekend went so well, and the support and…
To the Printers!
My first coloring book is complete and off to be printed! I’m so excited! It’s been over 10 years since my last publication, which really has me nervous, but I’m also extremely proud of this work. There has been an out-pouring of support from my friends, family, and community that’s really helped encourage me to…
Pedal-Powered Animals
The drawing of 24 Pedal-Powered Animals has been COMPLETED! Thanks to Audrey for all the emotional support and to my friends for the positive feedback and encouragement to finish all the pages. I’ve drawn so many hours in the last 3 days that I’m in physical pain. I haven’t drawn this much in such a…
Coloring Book Update
My first coloring book project is coming along! I’ve now sketched out 26 various animals on bicycles of all sorts. The next couple of days will be spent refining the designs and inking onto card-stock or watercolor paper. By the time I’m completed with the project, there ought to be 24 black & white pages…
Registered for BikeCraft
I just completed my registration for BikeCraftPDX! Although, I did attend BikeCraft during the 2009 Multnomah County Bike Fair with my Duct Tape Handlebar Bags, I will be there in December 3 & 4 with bikey watercolor illustrations. It’s been almost a decade since I’ve last shown my artwork to the public and made it…