Random Vintango

Jun 01

“Stress Watcher” 8x10, acrylic on masonite

“Stress Watcher” 8x10, acrylic on masonite

May 26

My tribute to the terrible yet amazing packaging on Sega Master System games. Seen here on display at the first annual 8-Bit Buffalo art show in 2011. (Acrylic on masonite, 11x14)

My tribute to the terrible yet amazing packaging on Sega Master System games. Seen here on display at the first annual 8-Bit Buffalo art show in 2011. (Acrylic on masonite, 11x14)

May 25

[video]

May 24

May 03

Pretty sure I’m naming this big fellow “Lugbud.” (16x20, acrylic on canvas)

Pretty sure I’m naming this big fellow “Lugbud.” (16x20, acrylic on canvas)

Apr 05

A 16x20 version of the little Batbot I painted recently, quoting an underappreciated modern classic.

A 16x20 version of the little Batbot I painted recently, quoting an underappreciated modern classic.

Apr 04

“Prophet of the Scrap Heaps” 16x20, acrylic on canvas. The idea was to make a larger piece in just black/red/white that looked more like an ink illustration than a painting.

“Prophet of the Scrap Heaps” 16x20, acrylic on canvas. The idea was to make a larger piece in just black/red/white that looked more like an ink illustration than a painting.

Feb 14

A little Valentine I made for my lovely wife.

A little Valentine I made for my lovely wife.

Feb 06

I have been reading a lot of old Batman comics lately, which resulted in this quick 5x7 acrylic Batbot on masonite. I’m pretty happy with the little guy, so I’ll probably work on a larger/more detailed version soon.

I have been reading a lot of old Batman comics lately, which resulted in this quick 5x7 acrylic Batbot on masonite. I’m pretty happy with the little guy, so I’ll probably work on a larger/more detailed version soon.

Jan 27

“Bathed in Rust” 8x10 acrylic on canvas. 

“Bathed in Rust” 8x10 acrylic on canvas. 

Nov 11

Hey everybody! Here’s a robot wielding a sword from the ’80s.

Hey everybody! Here’s a robot wielding a sword from the ’80s.

Oct 31

Happy Halloween! Here’s a drawing of a dancing zombie!

Happy Halloween! Here’s a drawing of a dancing zombie!

Sep 02

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A DJ robot commissioned by Erin for her boyfriend Joe (with my incredibly messy apartment in the background).

A DJ robot commissioned by Erin for her boyfriend Joe (with my incredibly messy apartment in the background).

Aug 31

I just missed the era when Letraset transfer lettering was a necessity. All of my experience with fonts has been on the computer, and I consider myself pretty fortunate that I’m spoiled by the ease of changing and editing type in design programs.
Still, I’ll always have a massive amount of respect for all the old school designers that had to painstakingly letter their work by hand, it’s a lost artform that required incredible patience and skill.
I actually bought a big pile of Letraset sheets when the local art store had few boxes of it in the clearance section. Perhaps I’m so fascinated with this stuff because I’ve never had to use it…so instead I have fun filling in the backgrounds of my silly owl paintings. 

I just missed the era when Letraset transfer lettering was a necessity. All of my experience with fonts has been on the computer, and I consider myself pretty fortunate that I’m spoiled by the ease of changing and editing type in design programs.

Still, I’ll always have a massive amount of respect for all the old school designers that had to painstakingly letter their work by hand, it’s a lost artform that required incredible patience and skill.

I actually bought a big pile of Letraset sheets when the local art store had few boxes of it in the clearance section. Perhaps I’m so fascinated with this stuff because I’ve never had to use it…so instead I have fun filling in the backgrounds of my silly owl paintings.