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…
Keeping the Momentum
It’s now been one full month without a regular “job” and I’ve been going through all sorts of highs and lows. BUT I’ve been doing a fair amount of drawing, painting and just generally getting stuff done! Thanks to the ever AWESOME blog “Hyperbole and a Half” and her post about the adventures of depression,…
Acceptance of Myself
I’ve been sitting on this news for a couple of weeks before finally posting it, but I might as well get it out there since it’s now common knowledge among my friends. Yet again, I’m without a “job”. I was doing some web authoring work for Intel through CDI, but our project ended and I…
The Pegamüs Evolves
Whenever I’m at my day job, I have a tendency to draw stuff on the white boards like Old Lady, Mutts, and a Peach riding a bike. One creation that stood out that has been floating in my head for some months and has been well liked by friends and fans is the Pegamüs. He…
Watercolor Dragon
I’ve been trying to add more color to my life and art. This watercolor dragon came out pretty well for something that was just an experiment. Hope you like it! -Tomas
Molly Crabapple’s Week in Hell
I’m so in love with this idea: Rent a hotel room for a week. Cover the walls with paper. Draw on every square inch. Don’t leave until it’s done. Molly is doing just that for her birthday as stated on her KickStarter project page. I can hardly wait to see the outcome! -Tomas
Colors of my bike
Making colour palettes based off my bike: Color by COLOURlovers based on this photo:
Action-Figure-Man!
2001: “Tomas, you look like an action figure!”, an apt description how I looked at the time. Matching Team Sobe jersey, shorts, and socks. Fingerless gloves. Wrap-around sunglasses. Helmet. Hydration pack with hose wrapped to the front. Cell-phone clipped to my chest. Leatherman in my pocket. Bicycle ready to ride anywhere. Indeed, I probably did…