Owner: Cracked Ego URL:http://morriconei.blogspot.com/ Join Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 11:39:10 -0500 Rating:0 Site Description: A place for me to put down some creative writing, and a few samples of my Illustrations. Site statistics:Click here
In Which I Apologize for Not Posting 2008-04-14 19:10:31 Sorry, for not updating more, but just know that there'll be a healthy stream of new work showing up here. Plus, I got some weird stuff lingering in the sketchbook; so, look for that in the future.Title: Brrrrr!!Inspiration: Cold things and the likeColors: 3Stay clean, folks, or roll in the filth. I don't know. Read more:Posting
Watch Out for the Large Punc 2008-04-15 16:51:34 Title: Tribute to the Separator of ClausesInspiration: Only the greatest piece of punctuation ever.Colors: 2
Ninja or Stalker? 2008-04-17 17:59:43 Title: Ninja
and Stalker
: Nature's Siamese CatsInspiration: SomethingMeaning: NothingColors: 2
Go, Speed Racer, Go 2008-04-16 19:29:50 Title: Time for the SunriseInspiration: Just how does that sun rise?Meaning: Let's have fun.Colors: 2 Read more:Speed
, Racer
, Speed Racer
To Which I Emoted 2008-04-24 15:00:51 Inspiration: Why the robot overlords, of course.Meaning: Bleep Bleep, Bleep BloopColors: 2
Must...Post...More 2008-06-04 19:25:13 I've been neglecting the Internets again. Probably due to The Cult of the Amateur by Andrew Keen. That made for some self-loathing.I'll get around to updating my portfolio this weekend.Anyway, here's some things from the past month or so.Most were originally made for Threadless. Didn't work out too well.Hopefully, more posts will follow.
Creative Focus 2008-07-04 21:40:18 I've been experimenting not necessarily with style, but substance, as of late. While I love the off-the-wall stuff and seemingly pointless designs, I've become severely bored. That's something I wasn't expecting, and it has led me to more odd things. However, I have found my inner-gremlin and it has killed that evil.I grew up on Mad magazine and comics in general. And while I won't be doing comics Read more:Focus
One of the Greats 2008-06-23 18:54:49 Woke up to the news that George Carlin had died last night. Now, this is really lame due to the fact that this man, along with Richard Pryor; Bill Hicks; and Bill Cosby, shaped me into the very odd person I am today.Truly one of the greatest comedic minds ever to grace stage, screen, and print.----------------Now playing: George Carlin - Fear Of Germsvia FoxyTunes
Space Travel is Easy 2008-07-18 13:01:16 I recently put this up for voting in the Allmightys contest Future-Past-PerfectClick the picture for a much needed detail view.The idea behind the contest, as I understood it, was to think of things we heard about in the past regarding the future and the truths that time shed on those things. Well, space travel and the ease relevant to it was the first thing that popped into my mind.I remember thi Read more:Travel
, Space
The New Bank 2008-07-16 09:47:09 I did this piece before the one in my last post, but I got a bit busy and couldn't put it up.I should have something new tomorrow for the Allmightys contest.
Never Miss Them 2008-07-12 13:22:17 As I mentioned, some time ago, I reduced my online presence as it was becoming ridiculous. Well, there were always a few sites I never stopped frequenting. Here they are:The SartorialistFFFFOUND!Fecal Face LogoPond - Identity InspirationYou can never be too inspired.----------------Now playing: Joanna Newsom - Only Skinvia FoxyTunes
Somnium 2008-07-11 11:40:01 I've decided to take a break from doing t-shirts not related to a contest theme. Instead, I'm planning on trying some other applications for illustration; such as: logos, typography, posters, a bit of web design, and general competitions.Here's something I did this past week:Somnium = Latin for dreamClick image for larger view.----------------Now playing: David Bowie - Space Oddityvia FoxyTunes
Concert in the Park 2008-08-05 20:19:17 As I said before, I really like writing. Nothing coherent, but it sometimes springs some ideas to the forefront. So, with that in mind, here's how the sounds were being supplied yesterday at the park.AirplaneLawnmowerCarKids voicesTricycle on asphaltNotebook paper blowing in windThe sounds of bird feet scuttling across benchPay phone ringing to my left-side"I'm Spider-Man!!"I'm going to assume the Read more:Concert
Sketches of Inspiration 2008-08-04 19:59:04 I don't like to sketch every day. Writing is another story. However, on Mondays I usually walk around the not-so-small town of Westminster. That's when I do sketch, and I thought I'd start showing it.It actually reveals a great deal about my process. I like to pick a certain part of an object, and draw it. Then, I use words to fill in the rest. Seeing as how my work is usually based on a skewed re Read more:Sketches
, Inspiration
Big Change in Perspective 2008-08-03 18:38:43 I'm not going to go on a long diatribe, but this site really made me change my entire perspective on my art and in what regard I hold it.No!Spec.com This is somewhat two-faced considering I am participating in two contests right now. Not to mention the twenty-something Threadless submissions. However, after they end, that's it. I wish them well to the extent I can and wash my hands of it.Too much Read more:Change
, Perspective
Birds and Power Washers 2008-08-01 10:23:52 The Transition BeginsThis is my submission for the Obama car art contest being held at Infectious Car Art. Drop by and check out the site, it's run by some really great people. Oh, and vote on the submissions in the voting section.As for the piece, I wanted to do something fairly simple and straightforward. Essentially, I wanted to show how now is the time to go from a country run by fear, to one Read more:Birds
Portfolio Update and More 2008-07-24 14:49:49 I just updated my Behance portfolio with five new pieces. Normally, I don't exchange everything out, but it just turned out that way.Here's an interesting new site: Infectious Car ArtI don't know how it'll work, but I'm thinking of submitting something for the Obama contest.On a side note, or sidebar to be more precise. I have a list of networking sites where I currently reside. If you happen to b Read more:Portfolio
, Update
An Evening with Dr. Nosebundle 2008-07-22 17:46:07 I had originally intended to use this is as a cover for a faux-speaking engagement. However, due to time restrictions, I wasn't able to do the rest. Still one of my favorites though.----------------Now playing: Andrew Bird - 11:11via FoxyTunes
Working for Mid-Week 2008-08-19 18:41:23 What I'm doing now:1. A Dante's Inferno inspired skateboard. I was going to go overboard on details, but I've decided to go more bold and splashy.Just finished the research phase. That gave me an opportunity to read the poem again, and it was just as great as ever.Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate2. Putting my ideas on one giant list. It's better than looking through fifty pages of garbled sk
Through the Bog of Giltrimoy 2008-08-12 18:53:57 I had this dream last night about a gigantic green creature with glasses and a purple suit. You can expect to see that here eventually.Word of the day:epicure - a person with sensitive and discriminating tastes.I've been thinking a lot lately about the path I want to take with my career. A studio gig is always the first thing to pop into my mind. However, most of the teams I'd be interested in are
Not Summer 2008-08-11 18:10:55 Today's temperature makes it impossible for it to be Summer
. Therefore, it isn't.Here's my weekly sketch. Looks like I have a thing for light bulbs.What I'm reading this week:Ivanhoe by Sir Walter ScottWhat I read last week (with mini-review):Iceman by Brenda Fowler - Interesting story, but I wasn't really into it.On the topic of reading, there's a great site I just stumbled across: GoodreadsIt ke
No title 2008-08-07 19:49:47 Leading off: I cannot believe Brett Favre is now playing for the New York Jets. As a lifelong Packers fan, this is just brutal.I now realize I didn't include a word-of-the-day in my last post. So, get ready for a double dose:repute: 1. reputation 2. the state of being favorably known or spoken of.furtive: done by stealthFreelance work is fun, but I'm really interested in looking for a studio job.
The Emperor of the United States 2008-08-06 12:41:37 I was reading volume 6 of the Sandman series, Fables & Reflections, last night. One particular issue caught my eye. It revolves around the man Joshua Norton, the Emperor
of the UnitedStates
. It was quite the yarn, but I assumed it was just something from the mind of Neil Gaiman.Not the case.Read up on his life here.------------------------------------------I'll have some art to post up tomorr
One Down, One Up 2008-09-12 13:49:03 What I'm doing: 1. Closed down my Zazzle store; - that lasted long - the site was fine, but I just wasn't feeling it. 2. Opened a DeckPeck store: I know the skateboards are quality because I know Popdeck does it right. By the by, you can still get my Popdeck board here. 3. Thinking of opening an Etsy store. They seem nice.
The Post-Vacation Post 2008-09-02 19:30:28 First off, I hope everyone had a great weekend.What I'm doing now:1. Getting my store on Zazzle.com stocked:I came across this site through a post on Twitter, and immediately took to it.I'm still putting the backlog of designs I wanted printed up, but expect new designs in the future. This isn't a contest, you can buy any of the products listed and have them shipped within 24 hours.They have a ton Read more:Vacation
Promotion and Pondering 2008-08-27 14:33:37 What I'm doing now:1. Promoting my winning design at Infectious.com:As you may recall I recently submitted a piece to the aforementioned site.Well, I recently found out I won. That netted me a sweet cash prize and a commission to boot. So, that's pretty cool. There were a few pieces added to the final design, so check that out.Click here to buy my work. Everything labeled "Transition" is mine.2. P
Yelling Salesmen 2008-09-25 14:10:10 What’s Crackin’:1. Recently made this:· Title: Heavy-Handed Harvestram's Last Lift· Colors: four Pantone colors· This stemmed from the premise of a weightlifter soiling himself.Click here to see a larger view.You can vote for it at Threadless.2. Doodled a bunch this past week. I made myself laugh more than anything. I would expect a good amount of designs to come from these sessions.3. Just
Fiddle Flop 2008-09-17 17:10:18 What's Transpirin': 1. Showing off my designer profile at Allmightys. I can't wait to see the print. 2. I'm happy with Canon. They're stepping up to the plate in order to fix my camera. However, my bank can't seem to print a check properly.3. Still hawking my DeckPeck store. Is fun. 4. I realized last week that I wasn't tired of my old id
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