Matt Pott

Mister Spock

2012-01-17T19:51:00.000-08:00

"Its Life Jim, But Not as We know it!" Been Watching the Original STAR TREK of late. So Heres a Some Nimoy Love!

Also please be patient if the Blog is a bit Out of Whack right now, I'm modifying the design. Including the wonderful new Headline Designed by the Eccentric, Incomparable....uh...me!

Don't Forget I'm looking at travelling to the States to follow my dream of becoming a Character Designer this Year. I would love to visit some Animation studios for the day and also learn American History if you live in the following areas of Chicago, San Francisco, San Diego, New York or Washington let me know.

The Dream is Alive.

The Year of Travel

2012-01-11T20:16:00.001-08:00

This is my first update via the wonderful world of using a phone application with Blogger so let's see how it goes.
Big Announcement time I am in the process of heading to North America this year to visit friends possibly to San Diego for Comic Con but it really depends! Right now I can afford the ticket but not the extremely high Accommodation part and so since we are in the early stages of preparing and scheduling. I thought it would be a great opportunity to yet again open up and see if anyone wants to host me in different places. Right now I'm considering seeing a bit more of the US than just Los Angeles California. Maybe Chicago, San Francisco, Washington or New York! I really want to learn more of American history too maybe visit some Animation studios again so If you work or live in these particular areas, have a place for a Tasmanian Illustrator on your couch for a few days, I would like to hear from you. I Could be there around July in time for Comic Con or better still thinking maybe enjoy some Iconic American holidays like Halloween, thanksgiving or Christmas! Like I have stated I am in the early stages But I cannot wait to see all my friends and fans when I do make the journey!

Happy 2012

2012-01-06T04:33:00.000-08:00

Last Year was rough for me, lets try and make this one Better!

Birthday Present for a Friend!

Book Worm

2011-12-27T06:37:00.000-08:00

If you have been living under a rock these past Months, you would know that I've been Pimping Rick Goldschmidts Latest 'Making of' book 'Mad Monster Party' with over 250 pages of unseen photos, artwork, Script and Oddities that will make your head spin and possibly fall off (Theres a Yetch joke for ya!) Anyway I contributed some art to the book and as a Thankyou, Rick was kind enough to send me a Copy of the HardCover as well as a Rankin Bass T-shirt and a DvD copy of 'Willie Mcbean and his Magic Machine' something I had longed to see for over 25 years and nope it didnt disappoint. A Big Thankyou to Rick and for allowing me to be apart of this wonderful book Go BUY IT HERE.

Also if you haven't heard the news I've been screaming on my Facebook lately I got to do a little work for Uncle Walt it was quite short really and nothing massively substantial.But still it was Cool to do. The Mickey Mouse I had to decaptitate from his body which has severely Perished.

In October I got to meet the Great Man himself and the Best Batman EVER Mr Kevin Conroy possibly one of the nicest men I've met. This may have also done with the fact I knew about some of his prior work before Batman TAS like his acting career. He was attending the launch of Arkham City a Great Game. Awesome Fellow and if you get a chance check out some of his acting chops in movies like The Face of Fear!

On the Flip-Side of the coin, There was another Voice actor there I found to be a Total douche and he shall remain nameless. But I wont certainly forget his big head.

I think this will do for a short update, If you have noticed I'm trying a new way to post my photos in a Window format which saves alot of time. I also Need more Followers I want to break 200 by before February so If you can Send out links to this Blog.

Merry Christmas 2011

2011-12-25T00:00:00.000-08:00

Hey I know its been a While but I've been busy, I hope to update this Blog Very, Very Soon with HUGE news! Until then have a Great Christmas!! (See I said Christmas I know its a dirty word these days in PC land but not in my world!!)

Step Ahead

2011-10-11T09:51:00.000-07:00

As I reported Yesterday the 'Inkling' now seems to be out and early reports are that, its not good. However it maybe a matter of getting used to it and many just dont like to give things a chance. For Example the first time I sat down in front of a Mac computer to learn Adobe Illustrator I hated it with a passion. But after I got accustomed it felt like second nature. Change is hard to begin with but sometimes it works out.

Digital ink

2011-10-10T07:46:00.000-07:00

Could this be the Future of Drawing as we know it? Someone Pointed this out to me recently the 'Inkling' by Wacom. It's due out sometime in 'Mid-October' of this year. Selling For about $200 I wish I could describe how this works but heres the Instructional video that goes along with it. Its worth your time.

I can't tell you how excited I am by this product, One example is my comic strip 'Logopolis' I have heaps of cartoons still unscanned or incomplete. This is because its quite tedious to scan for just one cartoon and my scanner is the crappiest thing on the Planet. It doesnt scan true Black&White and so its left with some opacity problems that makes the image once colored a horrible mess I like complete Black linework. One wonders if this would prevent that. Another is that you dont need to be at home to use it, example I go out alot with my sketchpad with one of these attached I can draw while out, go home and upload what I've done for the day in Vector or Bitmap.

It all sounds to Good to be True....... It probably is, We'll See.

Fancy Stamp

2011-10-05T09:20:00.000-07:00

More art from the soon to be released MMP book. I was thinking of sticking this on a Tee-Shirt.

Blasphemy

2011-09-27T09:21:00.000-07:00

As I mentioned Last Post, I'm hoping to get some of my art in Rick Goldshmidts Making of Mad Monster Party book here's a Sneak Preview I've submitted.

Many Have asked what's happened Lately with the Dreamworks Art and well Nothing, Nothing At All. The Property License expires in 2012 and I've been a member for a Couple of years now and I've not sold anything. I make more money on my Tees & Stickers. This is a really bad time for all of us, and no-one is buying art PERIOD. Those days of buying Lovely Inspiring art are gone, And I know because if you have seen my Art Collection you would be surprised how much it has meant to me while also stagnated.

I've been asked if people can join the DW fold, and its not up to me but I'd actually steer clear from going with any kind of Licenses in the future I'm not mentioning any company in particular but I think I'm doing you a favor by saying don't do it or reconsider, Truly.
Back to DW and I did this Unfinished Megamind Piece way back when the movie came out and the powers that be never gave any Yay or Nay so I didnt bother finishing it! So here it is for your viewing Pleasurables.

Waltz for a Witch

2011-09-13T09:07:00.000-07:00

My American Pal Rankin Bass' Official Historian, Rick Goldschmidt is Authoring a new Book based on the Making of 'Mad Monster Party?' to be available next month (thats October). He's asked to have my Faux DVD cover included in the book as well as some other original especially made artwork for it.

I'll be redoing some of the dvd cover, as it's only intention was to show the distributor Lionsgate who was re-releasing the dvd what a better dvd cover could look like. But it was Unfinished when they showed ABSOLUTELY no interest and went for a Photoshop cover. Of course I could do a much better job these days but rather than redo ALL of it I'll probably fix specific parts. Mainly Francesca who I was never happy with and the background mostly but we'll see what happens after dissection occurs. Mwahahaha!!
I cannot tell you How much I love this movie, ever since in 1985 as a 11 year old self on a family holiday to Adelaide in a dark and rather spruky Hotel I watched this classic (well half of it because I missed the first bit) in 1986 I eventually got to see all of it as I hounded, no Begged my mum to buy me the VHS tape at Kmart, Oh yes I remember it all with LOVE!!

I'll also be Offering some as Special Art Prints to go along with the Books release. Because I need money and times are tough nothing is for free in this world dontcha know?

Anyway please check out Ricks Blog on details on how to order this sure to be AMAZING book.

Memory Lame

2011-09-09T07:03:00.000-07:00

Found an old DvD circa 2003 thought I'd post some of my work from back then in its early development, I some times wonder if I was getting better or worse. But shows some of my experimentation. Darwyn Cooke mentioned to me that he remembered my Catwoman when I spoke to him back in 2008 its possible he was just being generous at the time but He was a real nice guy.

This Digital Design Graphics was done for there Cover Competition it didnt win but got a nice mention with another 100 people. I guess as far as history is concerned this is my first ever published illustrator work.

My Superhero Stage I mostly drew Marvel Characters back then with a lot of Line art but realised I had to change my approach with Illustration. But I remember using my Animation Cels as a basis so thats why they have that style quality. (and yes crappy background)

An Early Character Design but I used Rose McGowen from Monkeybone as a Ref.

Don't Ask.....

An early Francesca, see I really am a big fan of Mad Monster Party.

The Cowgirl Really has a nice Mary Blair quality to her.

I must apologise for all the BIG website watermarks but at the time mine and others stuff was being stolen from the net. I went a bit overboard sometimes.

I'm Not Famous

2011-08-28T06:25:00.000-07:00

I'm Shocked no I'm Horrified that I'm not well known. Who Knew?

Well I Did.

Duh!!

So when I recieved an email today from an Australian Art Gallery that Specialises in Worldwide Niche works of art. I thought it would be a good fit them selling my stuff. Well apparently not. They should have stopped with we arent accepting submissions but no they didn't.

Instead they sent me one long email about how they go about choosing artists and I quote 'Most of the artists in our stable have an established audience and reputation within the genre.'

and another

'There are many factors that dictate what and who we show, and a rejection from us is no indication of the quality or integrity of your work. Unfortunately, we do not have the time to critique individual folios or work - so thanks for your understanding. We don't want to sound overtly negative, but we just thought we should let you know how we work, and at this point we are not able to help you with representation or exhibition.'

This is the kind of crap I have to deal with daily but suddenly I'm 'Asking their Opinion' on my artwork which I didnt and wouldnt and also they are telling me I don't have the Notoriety to actually be called an artist. Screw Them. Do they know how many BRILLIANT artists are out there not given the credit they deserve?

I say take this and make yourself Stronger, next time THEY call dont give them the time of day, Work on your own Projects if you arent working like I am the Satisfaction of completing them will kill any negative feedback you are given!

Lord Fancy is on his Way!!

The Captain

2011-08-02T10:44:00.000-07:00

So Yes I treated myself to Captain America: The First Avenger in 3D. And I gotta say out of DC and Marvel movies Marvel wins hands down for there love of Continuity and nods to other heroes. Now as you know I'm not the biggest fan of 'The Dark Knight' Mostly because it was so dark it alienated me from the movie I hate depressive films I get enough of that in my daily humdrum life. Captain America is Heap of Fun Escapism, It would have been nice to have a few more 'lighter' moments but the movie doesnt go over the top in either direction.

One of the things I disliked about the earlier Marvel Movies was their lack of reference within each universe to anything outside that particular 'Heroes' world. Thankfully once IronMan proved it could be done it seemed a given that they would continue to allow all the Franchises to emerge. From the Pitiful Fantastic Four movies to just Bad HULK movies I was worried that they may not come out of the Comic Book Curse. But they Have.

Back to Captain America and OMG the Comic refences are everywhere, Theres a particular character that showed up early in the film and only at a short glance that I had no idea was appearing but it buried me in this universe and it created a feeling that this movie was made with alot of love and care to the Lineage of Marvel. Something that DC Comics has yet to still Grasp sadly. I really enjoyed Chris Evans Performance I honestly had my doubts since he had played Johnny Storm and he left a bad impression on me (as well as the film) But he pulled it off anyway I promised myself there shall be no spoilers here I really want you to go see this movie if you have the time its a Great Ride, if somewhat Short only perhaps because I was left wanting more.

Banana Bread

2011-07-17T09:32:00.000-07:00

I'd like to thank all those who have been emailing me this past week since announcing I'll be cutting back on drawing for the forseeable future.

On Wednesday I had a job interview in Customer Service, Currently its the best option to make some much needed money now we aussies have been given a new Useless Carbon TAX to pay for from the elite politicians. I hate those guys!! Anyway The job is highly sort after and I'm staying hopeful. I guess I'll always be an artist inside it just hurts to not put it to good use.

Finally Played the first PORTAL game on my PC (which is in need of a new battery) gotta say Really Enjoyed it. Just have to wait for a better price on the sequel.

Low Turning Point

2011-07-11T05:18:00.000-07:00

This past month or so I have been thinking about my future, apart from scraps here and there I'm not really making much headway into the world of animation. It seems the Laws of physics have just continually brought my work down to a Halt and I dont see it getting any better.

Recently I recieved a reply back from an agent who told me I had great work but was unsellable to any clientel or to mainstream audience this Sign did nothing for my fortunes. Its not from a lack of trying its from a lack of people taking a chance on my work.

Without a studio or job my work is Suffering. Or maybe, just maybe I am deluding myself and the people at Dreamworks Animation meant what they said "You will never work within this industry"

Anyway Enjoy the S.O.S piece folks. If I have any followers left that is.

Spookily Yours

2011-06-01T19:59:00.000-07:00

Heres some inspired background artwork, I suck at backrounds which has made the job of getting Lord Fancy done THAT much harder.

Protocol

2011-05-28T06:29:00.000-07:00

First up the good Stuff heres some new Character Designs of both Agents Day and Sparrow for creator owned Spy Series S.O.S

Sadly recieved some Bad News this week my Artwork for the Book 'SkullFace' was unceremoniously dumped before publication and am not in it. Despite the two special Pieces I did for it (Mammoth Destruction and Remember Me) I believe there were alot of factors involved the biggest one being that my names not big enough. This is a Sad state of affairs despite being asked to participate I have no control if it goes in the book or not. I needed to even ask if I was in it (after its release) I had been waiting for a year for its release and am Disappointed. Still I now have my two pieces one is up for sale on Redbubble the other isn't but now I'll probably do a limited print run on it (which will involve Pre-Orders)
I'm sure its still a Good Book with alot of better artists, Go check it out and buy where you can get it cheaply because papers expensive these days.

I really Appreciate People buying my art lately from Redbubble, I'm very grateful to those buying Tees especially recently as I have had to pay some Medical Bills of Late not for myself but Vet Bills for my sick Golden Retriever. I love my Billie Dog more than life itself he keeps me Sane and to have him in pain causes me to be very upset indeed. The Bank account has been low for awhile and the bills have been piling up So if your all out there I just wanted to say thankyou and that I hope you enjoy the goods you have.

Goodies Proto-Type

2011-05-24T08:35:00.000-07:00

I've been off working on my first Graphic Novel 'Lord Fancy' as well as work behind the scenes with Publishing it. I'm not going to talk details without it totally blowing up in my face like so many other occassions but anyway thats the excuse for my absence this month. I'm working on it.

I know there there hasn't been alot of art in recent months because of Fancy, but anyway thought I would share a Tee Proto-Type idea I had. Best I can do for now. I really disliked Python never got into it just boring silly gross stuff. But the Goodies were Silly Fun INSANE Stuff and I just had this urge to do a shirt with these guys. Its not meant to go on the market I was just seeing how it would look and be recieved by closet fans. If I did a Comedy show this is what it would most be like, from Giant Kittens to Loch Ness Monsters to the fight to the death over Cream, Scones and Jam. This show WAS my Childhood right next to Doctor Who. Anyway heres the shirt leave a comment or don't. Just how many people are out there Watching Me? Should I be Worried or Paranoid?

Really Important Things of Note

2011-04-20T04:26:00.000-07:00

As a Digital artist there are things you can't live without Drawing, Food, Creativeness and a Portable Hard-Drive. The Hard Drives Important as all your Ideas go in there as an assorted conglomerate amalgam I never actually go back and look at the stuff I created but its nice to have. So Remember this, Keep Everything your life just may depend on it one day.

As you know I'm a huge Doctor Who Tragic Fan and well tragedy struck today we lost someone that felt like family this week in the form of Elisabeth Sladen best known as Sarah Jane Smith for over 35 years. Awful and Unexpected news no doubt this has come like a smack in the head to all of us True WhoFans! (I say true because I only count the Classic series as the best) I could go on but now is not the time. Lis I never met you, but we will all miss you!

Working Title

2011-04-11T04:50:00.000-07:00

So What Do You Think?

Supanova Bomb

2011-04-10T06:20:00.000-07:00

Well this review will be from my perspective so I can say what ever I like. Right? Well Sometimes if it doesn't upset anyone. Which I seem to do on a Regular Basis.

So on Saturday I attended Supanova Melbourne and it was not that great. I had paid MORE money to enter early instead it was more easier and quicker to have gone into the paying for tickets line How does that work exactly? 45 minutes in a line where by the end of it despite getting there early I missed out on the only chance to meet Simon Pegg....... yet again. I had missed out on alot of Bargains as well while all the people who had been lazy and paid there less expensive tickets and were allowed IN with their Bonus Raffle Ticket for a chance to meet the Man.

Besides the Headlining act (who were there just to promote the movie 'Paul') the guests were too few and far between the Excellent quality that had made supanova a better bet than say Armageddon which has had some rubbish years. Why? Because they all dropped out due to future commitements not PRIOR but a job came along at the 11th hour and they took it. As guests of their stature do Alot. Christopher Lloyd was the most damning of them all One Day before the first of two conventions and he skipped bail for a Pilot. Of course Supanova put the real Honest to goodness spin that everythings okay we'll get him back in November. Well guess what Supanova I was already here and am not making another trip to meet just one guy!! And even then that is Contentious and no guarantee he will show up.

Is it Me or is Commitment hard to absorb for most people Famous or Otherwise? If I'm booked to make an Appearance then surely I am Obligated to Attend and any others will just have to wait. I've not been invited to any cons but if I were and I was not paying for the Trip I would do my darnest to attend. Even if no-one came to see me I would feel that I did the right thing.

Yeah thats Me, not much to look At or Maybe Too Much!!

Ok enough with the Negatives, here are some Positives. Geeks get to hangout with one another instead of being alone in their parents basements (like me) or in their apartments with corn chips and empty Pizza boxes everywhere.
The Variety of shops are cool, and being such a toy and figure hound I like to sniff out the bargains or those things I just don't see in Tasmania. I got some cool stuff my Favorite being a Big Daddy figure from the game BioShock and a Dead Space Issac. I said hello to Doug Holgate who had his own Table and discussed some things with him comic related, meeting a couple of his artist friends who happen to be friends of friends, Doug Offered to supply a Pin-Up for Lord Fancy which surprised me without any coercion for when its done. I'm not sure if people want a Pin-Up Gallery featured? we'll see if the cost is affordable for the Book or if it will have to wait until it is in a hardback version haha.

Speaking of Lord Fancy I showed the Art Prelims to Gorgeous Adult Film Starlet and Model Angela White (whom I had lunch with this week after a very long 12 months) and she really likes where I'm going with it and my future ideas. There will also be a character modelled on Angie in the book and she will give her blessings on the design. I really like Angela shes wonderful to talk too and comfortable to be around shes extremely busy right now and I thank her again for taking a little time to meet up with me. The Book I'm aiming for around June/July 2011 but it may be sooner you just never know.

Dreams Of Mary

2011-04-01T05:01:00.000-07:00

Theres nothing like being Upclose and Personal to Artwork from your favorite Legendary Artist. I know when I first layed eyes on the Beauty that was original Mary Blair Paintings I almost broke down with Tears of Joy. Its a Feeling I will never EVER forget that was back in 2008.

So I attended the 'Dreams Come True' or Disney Princess Exhibit in Melbourne, Australia this week and if you were following me on either twitter or facebook You could tell of my excitement, Unfortunately despite the fact they do not allow you to take photos I took some before I was threatened with removal I'll post what I can its a shame really that they wont let you take pictures even when not using a flash.

Snow White Stuff here, apparently she digs the Dwarves.

A Picture of Mary at her Work Table I just love seeing photos like these.

The Following is Art from Cinderella, all Mary Blair of course.

This Kid asked me if that was the fairy godmother I pointed out what was written below the picture 'Fairy Godmother' I think that Mary may have wrote that atleast one hopes.

That was just one section of the Gallery, so many beautiful pictures!

In Other News Christopher Lloyd cancelled on Melbourne So I will be just going the Saturday the 9th April to Supanova to hopefully buy heaps of toys. As far as yet I havent really gone out here hope things will change soon another weekto go.

Paying Off

2011-03-29T00:39:00.000-07:00

Previously on my Blog I mentioned I had been speaking to a couple of well known people I dont think they would mind me saying who they are Comics Great J. Bone and friend Christopher Downes have both been getting a sneek peak on my first Graphic Novel project 'Lord Fancy'. The feedback has been to put it mildly, Overwhelmingly Positive.With even threats of "If you don't finish this I'm gonna be on your Back!!" haha These guys are really cool and I appreciate them mulling over my stuff when they have their true works of art to do. I'm extremely humbled by them donating their Generous time for someone like me.

So I'm still writing it, The Intro pages are sitting on the done pile while the rest well....... sometimes an idea comes out of the blue and I must draw it down which may not be used but it may later lead to other ideas 1000 times better in a week. This is the process I am currently working with and it is really getting the best possible results. While giving the reader an Original Adventure to enjoy. As I've learnt Stories Evolve and this has taken more than a year in the background of my life (along with Red Licorice) with last minute changes that have changed the entire dynamic of the book and I'm really enjoying it. I wish I could do this for a living I know I always love Brainstorming sessions. I really hope to get the chance to do so in a Professional Capacity at some stage.

I am currently taking notes as well as pictures of the creative process' and hope that once the book is done I will begin to share these experiences more fully and hope that you enjoy them too.

I got to meet Colin Baker and John Leeson over the past weekend both known for classic Doctor Who. They were a joy to listen too I even asked questions which are so geeky in nature I should be ashamed but I'm not. Next Weekend I hope to have another encounter with someone famous and that because of my art have been very fortunate to call a friend.

Until then I'll keep working hard and try and make the best experience possible for me and the reader.

It's About Time

2011-03-24T08:27:00.000-07:00

So a Little Update this month I'm almost done with the first two pages of my 'Lord Fancy' graphic novel with most of the plotting done and its Literally a Big Dastardly Plot. Its an odd storyline but will keep you intrigued throughout I hope. When I did some early tests the story seemed quite dull and not really getting anywhere I believe I've rectified that part. I have also enrolled the help of some seasoned comic pros to help with its fine tuning I want this to be a memorable book. So It Continues On.

Also received an unexpected message from Angela White today, nice of her to remember me. I guess if I had a muse she would be it since I've drawn her more times than I can count. Despite my outspoken points of view on the opposite sex I'll always have time for Angela we shouldnt get along and yet we do. It was her birthday at the beginning of March so I did a quick drawing and sent it to her.

Flying to Melbourne on the weekend for a Doctor Who Convention and will also attend Supanova but perhaps only for one day since I will be travelling alone.

Also Notice I've added a few new Gadgets on the Blog including 'Popular Posts', A 'Visitations' Counter and the best one is a Follow by Email so as soon as I post you'll recieve a notification in your inbox.

Lord Fancy in Animation?

2011-02-28T11:15:00.000-08:00

Red Licorice may just have to be a pet project for now until I find a Publisher willing to give it the go ahead and have the know how too do publicity. Personally I know that if I make this and Publish it myself its not going to sell I already have a hard time selling my Teeshirts and those are where I get my most current income from which btw is not very much. Sadly the Dreamworks stuff I've done has not sold either and I've made the heartbreaking decision to cease on any future artwork for that series. As I don't have the Backing from ANYONE because of my status of being an Unknown artist things are Bad.

My Current Personal Project is 'Lord Fancy' for now, remember Rupert Fancy? well yeah its been awhile on that Front. I did some test pages back in June of last year for a style I ultimately didnt care much for it and it was kind of ugly and while having a coffee with a friend I showed him what I had in mind and he seemed disappointed in what I was going to do and so maybe I should stick with what I can do best.

I am making some design decisions on the current look for a possible animation or book with this character. The title of which is secret as is the Plot. I would like to have something ready to announce in time for Supanova even but we will see on that. I'm going to commit on this for the Month of March to see if I can do something nice with it.

Tim Ferguson

2011-02-23T09:32:00.000-08:00

With not much work in the pipeline I'm doing my own Projects to have finished in time I hope for Supanova. I've also been avoiding people for most of the month it seems everyone is more concerned with themself and their problems and I'm tired of being Mister 'I am Here to Listen'.

Anyway I finished the main game in Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, I have to admit it was getting easy and the horse was the slowest thing ever. Should have ridden a donkey would get there alot faster. I really missed Killing Targets in this. Don't get me wrong its a great game but after playing Red Dead Redemption theres alot of things they tried to use and failed miserably. I didnt care much for organising your Assassins either.

I know, Just look how bad this blog has become!! I'm doing Game Reviews now.........

Broken Man

2011-02-20T06:47:00.000-08:00

Not good for the Faint of heart I know but, I broke my Toe a couple of weeks ago and I can't do much until it heals. I've never broken anything before, but I'm sure lots of people out there would have preferred it had been my neck!

Talking about breaking limbs, I'm playing Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood right now while recuperating!!

A Cup of Tee

2011-02-05T03:06:00.000-08:00

This was intended just for myself to wear at Supanova if I go in a couple of months time. But other people wanted it available so I decided this is a gift to them. The truth is I don't really feel like drawing anymore I feel this talent is getting wasted and I'd rather not use it if I can't do anything contructive with it.

Suggestions with this Shirt I would really go for the Brown Color if you Order One. You can find it HERE.

Mouse Trap

2011-02-03T04:58:00.000-08:00

I've always tried to stay honest, My outspoken ways have lost me alot of So-Called friends because I've dared to be honest and opinionated. But the fact is I've become a bitter man not getting any younger for the way fates Hand has dealt me with an Amazing gift thats been much more a Curse. Its like being given a really powerful Spell Book with all those around you not allowing you to perform and use it despite knowing you could do alot of good with it (sorry for the Harry Potter-ish Analogy)

For some time now I have wanted to close everything down and disappear, I still do. I am not understood, I am neither admired nor thought about in positive light.

There will be no Future Exploits in America I am putting an end to that thought I am NOT Required nor wanted. I have been treated like a Novelty which some so called artists have thought of me as. And I cannot stay on this path to nowhere knowing that there are such evil SOBs out there. I grew up on Walt Disney and the promises of his future for animation and that anyone can make a difference to this art form. I'm kinda like that Rat in that Movie I can't remember the name of where its all just a lie and I'm a Lepper. I got compared to an out of work Actor the other day too, where its just a hard industry I think its a terrible example but perhaps that person is right. Its just not meant to be, one little fish in a Big Ocean!

I need to End This Sooner rather than Later. And that time is Nigh. I would like to thank all those who have bought my Art over the years from my T-Shirt designs to getting that Comic Book Cover a couple of years ago just because I drew it. Thanks So Much its people like you that have made this decision so Hard to make.

Rather than leave on a Low note heres a T-shirt design I just made for myself of my favorite cartoon as a kid Danger Mouse.

SELF CENSOR

2011-01-26T04:33:00.000-08:00

After one night watching a couple of movies, The Odyssey starring Armand Assante which is one of my favorite Henson Productions and also the new film MONSTERS which I don't want to talk about because it was so BORING. Anyway after watching a friend and I started to talk about women (which he is obsessed with) and the problems that they incur and I'm sure we vice versa them. I came up with this poem which kinda envelopes all aspects of our conversation. And to be sure I no longer offend I will be posting these up on Facebook to get opinions. I do not wishhave the repeat of hate I got a couple of years ago.

Thursday Night Viewing

2011-01-20T04:23:00.000-08:00

I sat and watched 'Road to EL Dorado' for the first time EVER which had been sitting on my dvr for 11 months, A very forgettable film that was crudely animated despite it being made in 2D (Remember that?) I think I did see Rotoscoping in it as well. I found the character animation of Tulio and also on the female character Chel to be mostly very good but thats because Rodolphe Guenoden did that particular animation which I am not bias since I found out much later after watching he had worked on her.
I got through it quicker without the annoying Elton John songs they were Awful. The Story is BLAH, there is no defining END. For an 11 year old movie I can see why this has not been sent to Blu Ray or had any further releases or for that fact even mentioned again.

To be honest I can't really watch animated movies anymore too many lies and deceits behind the scenes its quite painful. Its like you have found the Man Behind the Curtain and he's one nasty SOB! I can't really say anymore unless I want to be sued thats the problem with having an opinion nobody wants you to express it!

Website Revisited

2011-01-14T07:49:00.000-08:00

Its Taken almost 3 years but the website is back after numerous false starts and finally deciding its time for a Web Presence again. Unfortunately my Domain Name seems to be in the wilderness with a company that bought out my old provider however I still have two years left on the Lease hopefully by then things will get sorted with the stupid Buffoons! You Can Go Check it Out HERE

Rewind

2011-01-07T07:29:00.000-08:00

This was posted on the Perhapanauts, and the Rankin Bass Blogs Respectively and since its out there online heres the christmas card I did for 2010. But Don't Look Back, Look Forward!!

I recently saw MEGAMIND it was Cool!!

TwentyEleven

2011-01-03T07:09:00.000-08:00

This is Currently for Sale $25 Sharpies on A4. My First Monster for the Year!!

Fancy That!

2010-12-28T05:16:00.000-08:00

An Old Photo was recently uncovered by British Historians, What else will they Find?

Lord Rupert Fancy

Want a Christmas Card?

2010-12-18T07:50:00.000-08:00

Anyone Wishing to Recieve My 2010 Christmas Card, You can email me your Email Address (it's in my Profile) and I'll post it out to you as soon as its finished...... which shouldn't be too long now.

And Yes I could explain where I've been the Past Month, but to narrow it down it involves Ninjas, Ducks, Women and Depressionism.

Remember Me

2010-11-24T03:44:00.000-08:00

This Should be Appearing in the SkullFace Book due out this year some time.

Apparitions

2010-11-06T04:41:00.000-07:00

Hugh Hefner

2010-11-01T03:27:00.000-07:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2010!!

2010-10-31T06:01:00.000-07:00

In Flight

2010-10-30T05:16:00.000-07:00

If your Flying around Via Alaska Airlines Next Month, My Dreamworks Puss-In-Boots artwork is featured in the Novembers issue of their Alaska Airlines In-Flight Magazine on Page 65 as a Possible Christmas Gift for your Youngin's this Holiday Season. You can also see the full copy available HERE. But Here's the ScreenGrab of my short notorioty I'm really happy they got my name right, sometimes it annoys me that people spell it wrong without using an Apostrophe it stops after the ' Double T', Oh the quarks we have huh?

Things Are Quiet

2010-10-29T04:21:00.000-07:00

Things have been quiet on every front, Despite the Fake Veneer I am not making a crap load of money. In fact I'm borderline depressive, poor and really not happy with my life. There I said it. Feel Better Saying It.

You May have noticed I havent posted much this year, reason for that is theres been nothing worth posting. I decided that unless I had something worth saying I wouldn't post. A New Year Resolution I have actually kept.

Starting from Today we revisit that Little Land called Logopolis, did I mention 30 Days worth? From Today I will be posting all-new Strips. And furthermore over this Run they will be Handrawn and somewhat returning to the ol' style of yore as to churn them out regular so to speak. Back to Basics I guess is what I'm trying to say atleast for now. There was a certain charm in my drawings (that was me that said that by the way)

How To Be A Red Licorice Girl

2010-10-21T19:52:00.000-07:00

To Be a Red Licorice Model, You Must be 18+, you have to have a Natural Beauty beyond the Makeup.You also need something called 'Charisma & Manners' Leave the Attiude at Home. Thats why I like to meet people first because the Internet is so fake. Many a Time have I met a Model only to reject them for the Book because of their Negativity and lack of Substance! This Book is not going to be Full of Diva's but Women who I Hope You Will Fall In Love With.

Halloween T-Shirt Chucky

2010-10-08T05:23:00.000-07:00

With Halloween Right Around the Corner, You Can't go Past this New T-Shirt of CHUCKY in his GOOD GUYS FORM with a design by Matt Pott.
You Can Buy it At RedBubble and if you buy within the next few days, You Will definitely have it in time to wear for Hallow's Eve. CHECK IT OUT HERE!!

In the 1980’s these Toys were all the Rage, The ‘Good Guys’ Doll was a must have Christmas Item until some extremely Bad Publicity involving a child named Andy believed that his ‘Good Guys’ Doll named CHUCKY was Possessed by the Spirit of a dead Serial Killer who had returned to try and take over his body and in doing so left a wake of new Murder Victims. Today these are a largely forgotten rare item since the Factory these were made in Burnt Down but if you can find one they are extremely pricey and Please Remember “He Will Be Your Friend Til The End” and GREAT FOR HALLOWEEN!!

Reed Richards

2010-10-07T04:52:00.000-07:00

I guess Marvel Comics decided that adapting the Movie Version of the Fantastic Four into an Animated Series was a BAD idea and have begun a Complete Reboot. I'd personally like to see a Return to the Classic Kirby designs. HannaBarbera produced a series in the Late Sixties. Despite the Strange Colours used (Galactus was Green) it was a fun show!!

And Don't Get me Started on Super Hero Squad that show is an Abomination.

World Without Wisdom

2010-10-05T09:08:00.000-07:00

The World Lost a Comedy Legend Today, Sir Norman Wisdom. I discovered his Movies on late night TV about 10 years ago. Since then I have enjoyed his style of comedic timing in everything hes done. His Black and White Films remain some of his and Britains best! If you can I Beg you to go Seek them out. They'll be more Art coming Shortly, but for now Bye Norman!

Help Kill The Evil Banks!!

2010-09-27T08:48:00.000-07:00

NOW AVAILABLE: MAMMOTH DESTRUCTION All Proceeds from each Sale of this Item go to Help my Friend Save Her House from the Evil banks!! BUY BUY BUY

Prices Start from as Low as $3.00 for a Greeting Card to Beautifully Canvased and framed. Please Help save my friends House from being Re-Posessed.

A Friend in Need

2010-09-21T11:27:00.000-07:00

One of my friends is in dire need of Monetary Support and I plan to give it to her. The Banks are Forclosing on her house despite the fact she works her heart out constantly and always help out others and I owe her alot. So over the next few days I will be implementing a few important measures to try and make things easier for her and hopefully to stay off the Vultures. For now you can help by Buying a Discounted T-Shirt or a Print from Red Bubble HERE I've bought from them and their security is safe.

Like I said over the next week I will be Offering other stuff up for Purchase so keep an eye or two out for updates. I wont let this Rest until this is dealt with!

Deborah Twiss Joins Red Licorice

2010-09-18T07:08:00.000-07:00

This is FANTASIC and BRILLIANT news all at the same time for my art book 'Red Licorice' and I need to share. At the beginning of the year during a trip to Melbourne I went to the movies to see Kick-Ass I not only left Loving that Film, but I also Fell in Love with Character Actress Deborah Twiss. If your thinking Huh, Who?? Was she in Kick-Ass? Yes, she was, despite being presented in a Clark Kent type of manner Deborah played the Student Teacher Crush Mrs Zane for the first too short few moments of that film. Despite this she has made a HUGE impact on not only myself but on every Fanboy (and probably a few Fangirls) that had the honour of being an Audience Member!

Deborah has been on some well known shows, FRINGE and Law & Order to name a few.

I felt it was my duty that day after leaving Kick Ass to get her on board the RED project as she truly belongs in it and I know you agree!

Well Guess What?? I've spoken to her directly and shes just one of the loveliest people you could ever meet the lure of Hollywood has not broken her. So over the next month I will be working closely with Deborah to make sure that the Art will be the best quality it can possibly be and that it shows her Awesome Picturesque Beauty. With it taking Pride of Place in the Book for you all to see and hopefully a good Publisher. Hopefully with Deb on board we can get even more beautiful women on board this project besides the other 40 odd pretty girls we now have!

Again a BIG THANKYOU goes out to Deborah for taking this seriously!

Dreamworks Puss In Boots

2010-09-11T05:00:00.000-07:00

FINALLY the Second Official Dreamworks Fine Art is up for sale from yours truly. This Time 'Puss In Boots' from SHREK makes his Appearance at the Staggeringly Low Price of just $99US. Remember these are fully licensed artworks and Strictly Limited to just 300 Pieces You Say you wanna buy some of my art well stop moaning and GO BUY IT HERE

Dead Return

2010-09-10T05:39:00.000-07:00

And Now Heres a Dead Guy!!

Skullface

2010-09-09T05:00:00.000-07:00

Yes Back to Posting, but so many GREAT art blogs out there I feel somewhat not worthy. But Anyway From what I am Aware the following artwork will be seeing Publication soon along with another art piece for a book entitled 'Skullface' from Korero books. As soon as I know more, I will of course let you know.

MELBURTON

2010-08-19T05:28:00.000-07:00

Before I start one thing I had to reinstate the moderating comments, its unfortunate but the spam doesnt get detected unless it is on. Yes its stupid, so sorry.

Today I visited the Tim Burton Exhibit, it was simply......... Amazing. My Favorite parts have to be the MarsAttacks maquettes, armatures with stop motion animation tests (before they went CGI) and unseen artwork from the film. As well the puppets from his first Stop Motion Short 'Vincent' was like touching God. And the corpse bride stuff was just flawless. The following is the photos I was allowed to take.,

The Giant Snake that hangs from an Old Entrance. Terrifying for children much?

Heres the Real Entrance just follow the Skeleton Hand

Inside Hangs this BlueBoy

Yes Little Timmy there really is a Batmobile.


And Finally AbbaWorld wait what? How did this get in here?

Deadly Angel

2010-08-18T04:24:00.000-07:00

I'm in Melbourne Briefly, here for an Exhibit, Which Exhibit? Go follow me on TWITTER to find out. I am doing LIVE updates while staying here.

Heres a new Red Licorice image, and yes its another Angela White. Shes a great Muse, my favorite AND she supplied me with an image to use for RED.This is very WWII era inspired pin up art which I know she is a fan of.

Also remember the ImagineDaily interview I did back in May? Well I was delighted to be asked to supply their new banner this month. Go check it out. The Superheroines name is the 'SCARLET STARLET'

Lastly and Finally Blogger have got a Better Anti-Spammer programme in place, to seek out all those all horrible chinese vitamin scammers. So after two weeks I am lifting the Moderating Comments to an Open Forum again. Ain't that Great?

Star Trek Enterprise

2010-07-28T10:40:00.000-07:00

On my DvD Turntable I have 4 Seasons of Star Trek Enterprise to watch. It suprised me by how many seasons I had seen It must be around season 3 I didnt lose interest. Thats Right I 'Didnt lose interest' it was the fact that at the time it was on one of the worst channels in Australia that liked to move it around their schedule SciFi is not appreciated as much as sport here and I couldnt give a damn about Sport.

Its so Great to Catchup finally. So much so I just had to draw the lovely T'Pol played by the more lovely 'Jolene Blalock' I think shes much Hotter than Seven of Nine ever was.

Bat-Track

2010-07-26T10:22:00.000-07:00

Back in Time yet again with an Early Batgirl it seems most of these past drawings are Seven Years Old. I will have a couple new things up at the beginning of next month. Theres alot wrong with this picture but If anything it shows an evolution around this time I started drawing big eyes and heads on most of my girls. And really havent stopped doing that. I can do Anatomical but wheres the fun in that?

Its seems I am not the only one to get off from the PIXAR bandwagon after TS3, still if they offered me a job tomorrow I would probably, maybe possibly still, consider it.

Two Years

2010-07-23T09:22:00.000-07:00

I'm trying not to dwell on the past, but with Comic Con happening this weekend. I can't help but feel sorrow at how hard I tried a couple of years ago to make it Big there. For all Intent and Purposes it did, Everything seemed to be happening for me back then but as I write this my world has crumbled All the contacts I have known have either moved on or just dont care and refuse to answer my calls.

So I'm trying to forget about it, its just not worth it. You meet people they promise stuff and then they let you down its the way of the world. I will not mention names I'm not that petty, I still want to see my real american friends soon, but as for a career I believe that ship has truly sailed. Time to move on with the time I have left into other avenues. If I were to ever worked in animation full time it would have already happened by now.

It hasn't I need to move on........

I'm wrapping things up with art throughout the years, this piece was done for the Late Great Mike Wieringo back in 2003 of a character he designed for comicbook Tellos. I remember designing it very Disneyesque because he loved that style when I read an interview with him. He actually saw it and loved it whether he really meant it or not, it was very nice of him to say so. We all still very much miss his Artwork and Wisdom.

Red Madi

2010-07-22T07:09:00.000-07:00

Another One from the Red Licorice arty stuff. This time the Very Beautifully Cutey Madi.

At the Moment I have some interested parties in the book. I want to aim this for Mass Market Appeal, not to feed the non-existant ego. As someone pointed out 'Dont expect a Borders Distribution'. Well I'm not.
However I want this Far Reaching and able to be Purchased anywhere not just over the Internet is that too much to ask? But if this sees Print I want to be in control of my work. If a 15 year old can get published a 'How to Draw Manga' book then why the hell can't I? You just know they are out there!

In Blog News I've opened up the Sharing a bit more in case people want to publish this on there Facebook, Blog, Twitter or Anything Social Really. As well I've added a 'dislike' to the blogs reactions. If you do Dislike something however I would like an explanation as to why if its not too much trouble.

Toy Story 3 I saw it, and I have to say forget about being part of a trilogy. The Story is Predictable and some of the Direction very Shoddy. My main concern was that while watching was the complete disappearance of BoPeep with only a Passing mention. I doubt very much that Woody would let her go so easily and it seemed a bit hard to swallow. I love Pixar but I am growing ever concerned about their movies. I still cant to this day get passed the first 15 minutes of CARS. ugh awful.

For Posterity

2010-07-20T10:17:00.000-07:00

I recently bought a little gadget that connects via USB to old IDE and SATA hard drives that are still operational. I've been going through some really old stuff from a measley 400 mb others are a whopping 10GB ahhh back then we were spoiled for SPACE. The Following Pictures were done just after I had left College circa 2002. So for Posterity I felt that I need to get these out there Alot have Never Been Seen Before or they are drawings I have rarely shown. Its been good to revisit and look back at some of my Original Artwork from back in the day when I was much Younger, Brainier and was still learning Adobe. I'll try not to edit them too much and keep them as Original as possible since these are from the Original files some of the Fonts dont exist anymore and I've had to replace those but these were drawn on something like Illustrator 8 so its awhile ago..... Some I have Totally forgot I did while others I remember like it was yesterday.

Daddy Knows Death

2010-07-16T07:29:00.000-07:00

Red Missy

2010-07-11T06:09:00.001-07:00

Missy is the Subject for the last leg of the Red Project!

Inky Illustration

2010-07-10T05:51:00.000-07:00

I've Joined the Inky Illustration Agency which is set up in the UK, They are dealing with my artwork and hiring for Freelance jobs from now on.

Doctor Who and the Break of Doom!

2010-07-03T06:33:00.001-07:00

Being a huge Fan of Doctor Who and since the latest series Wrapped Up in Britain Last week, I thought it would be a nice break from what I'm now calling 'The Red' project to draw his latest Incarnation in the form of Matt Smith. With his Massive Forehead and No Eyebrows and ugly demenour He seemed a right fit to play the Doctor. Although sometimes he reminds me a little of the previous Doctor David Tennant he is good. I do like his odd look and having the Fez at the end was a stroke of genius.
The Show itself was a bit of a letdown better than series 4 by a mile but its not his fault he makes a great addition if Only they would get rid of the whole companion schtick with their having another life instead of just getting on having fun with a TimeLord stopping Mad Scientists and Nutty Aliens and I really Dislike the character of Rory which we now seem to be stuck with permanently. Yuck!

While Drawing this week I've watched the entire Series of 'Adam Adamant Lives' and the First and Second Seasons of SLIDERS. Both good shows. Check them out if you haven't already seen them.

Red Lauren

2010-07-01T09:43:00.001-07:00

Well Shes more Blue than Red, but theres a reason this its my first Goth for the book. And we need more variety than just Pink skin now dont we?
Well I've got up to more than 20 Models now willing and able to participate in this book. So far the signs of getting it published are weak as I await discussions with publishers.

However some of these maybe available as prints when they are completed. So all may not be lost. TallyHooooooooo!!!

Red Brooke

2010-06-30T08:20:00.000-07:00

Halfway Mark for the Samples, Lets Finish this.

Red Dixie!

2010-06-28T07:41:00.000-07:00

Weird, since stating I couldn't find any models just mere days ago for the RL project. I have since been unindated with all manner of Beautiful Girls wanting to participate. So I guess Red Licorice is Officially Back On atleast I will finish the First 10 images for the publishing sample to shop around to the....... you guessed it Book Publishers.
In other news I'm Jobless but you knew that already, Right?

Aeryn

2010-06-26T10:36:00.000-07:00

Busy Rethink for Red

2010-06-25T11:06:00.000-07:00

I've been doing a rethink on Red Licorice as to the whole set up of it I'm having Difficulty getting the Models I need or they are just Uncommunicative at best. Perhaps because they think all men not just artists are pervertss! Also Perhaps they are Always right!

Lord Fancy Page Two

2010-06-23T02:17:00.000-07:00

The Reason for the Black Line was so that its easy to print if I have to do it in B/W

Lord Fancy A First Look

2010-06-22T07:40:00.000-07:00

A couple of Months Ago I fleetingly mentioned during an interview that I was Planning a New Comic about an English Dandy. Well Now I think is the time to start showing the work that is in Progress Heres the First Page. Pretty Sure this will be a Short Web Comic Series. What Do you think?

Spammers Away

2010-06-16T08:30:00.000-07:00

So for the last few months I've been recieving Spam Comments that lead to dubious Links mostly in a Chinese/Japanes language. You think one would be thankful at even being left spammed comments but no I'm definately not. If you read any that I have yet to delete please do Not click on of the their hyperLinks I try to inform Blogger everytime that one appears and report them but at the moment it is really a pain to keep up. I wish I could disable them but that would mean removing it all together and I want this an open forum already I have had to remove Anonymous comments. Any Ideas on better security would be greatly appreciated.

Spies Like British!

2010-06-10T09:45:00.001-07:00

A Failed attempt at a possible new License agreement with the James Bond Foundation or whatever they call it. I licked these up pretty quick being a fan and all of the original movies. My Intentention was to design all 6 Bonds. Shame really, I think this will go down Like the Bruce Timm drawing a Star Wars Comic that will never be!

Wear Uncle Walt

2010-06-09T22:20:00.000-07:00

Yes an all-new T-Shirt Designed by Yours Truly! The Frozen Walt Head is a Must-Have accessory!

Sassy Vanessa

2010-06-03T17:56:00.000-07:00

The Red Licorice Project has begun, Ten of these all up to start with, then we seek a publisher, then we make more! Here's the First...

Teeny Update

2010-05-28T07:16:00.001-07:00

I was able to gather the necessary funds to atleast go ahead and purchase a new laptop. Over the last couple of days I've been spending time updating Windows 7 and all the junk that comes with it. Not to mention adding some familiar software like Adobe and Firefox! As with all new systems there are somethings that it can do that the old PC Lappy couldn't but at the same time there are huge holes in its updating that causes unnecessary bugs with flash players and the like I didnt have with the other. Thankfully I am technically minded to add patches, updates and to google to resolve these problems. Some people arent so lucky!

Since losing the Laptop over the weekend I've been perusing the local computer stores, and after much deliberation I settled on a HP Pavillion Notebook dv6-2120TX which was as cheap as I could afford went in store to check out the laptops before finalising and an old guy approached me and asked where the box was?? Box? I replied yeah the computer bits where are they? I laughed and said "under the keyboard!!" Well what will they think of next?" he said. anyway I thought it was funny!

Some of the Specs, 15.6” High-Definition LED BrightView Infinity Widescreen display.

Processor Type: Core i5
Processor Speed (Ghz): 2.26
Installed RAM (GB): 4
Hard Drive Size: 500GB

People have asked if I'm a mac person but I'm more PC, I've worked with both however I like the PC interface plus the software for it is more easily and readily available for it than a Mac.

So now all there is now to do is to make it my own much like I did the last and I need to by some more stickers for the cover.

Dust To Dust

2010-05-23T05:11:00.000-07:00

My Beloved Laptop has finally bitten its last Gigabyte. So what does this mean well Spy-Girl will only be available through redbubble since all my work files have been lost but they can still print a pristine print. Thankfully I had the majority of my more important work copied over to an external hard drive and all the Dreamworks stuff had already been sent to the Printer.

This Stuff Happens, and theres no point crying over it. Until everything is back to normal and I have a replacement Laptop then I will be on and off. My apologies to those who have asked me to work with them. Its Winter here and I'll just have to go outside Yuck!

Also the readership of my Imagine Daily interview has done really well, with over a 100 views a day. Thanks again for the support.

Spy Girl

2010-05-20T22:02:00.000-07:00

Its Been awhile, but at last theres some new art available to buy on Redbubble from me. If you have been unable to afford the recent Dreamwork Licensed art (sorry have no control over the price) then perhaps this is the way to go. I am Offering a cheaper alternative to everyone to pick up a piece of my art at a very affordable $75.00 AU it works out even cheaper if you are in the US and Overseas right now too, so get in quick and help support your local artist!

Death of Frank

2010-05-10T16:21:00.000-07:00

Frank Frazetta has passed away at the age of 82, he accomplished so much over his lifetime something I have yet to even start! I have his Icon book, this was released before his children got all greedy and began to systematically destroy all of his lifes work and him. Its an interesting read!

Imagine Daily Interview

2010-05-03T03:23:00.000-07:00

A little while ago I was approached about doing an interview to talk about my art for an Online Magazine thats primarily Artist based. The magazine is called Imagine Daily and the Interview can be found HERE

If you read my regular postings you know how I hate the Limelight. I'd rather just create, make some money and not think about any attention that my art brings I'm so not a fan of Tooting my own Horn I've seen what it has done to most in the industry. Anyway after some thought I decided to do it, just so atleast its out there. I really didn't know what to take from the whole experience I was given some great advice to 'let it be all about myself' so thats what I hope was eventually conveyed.

I didn't want it to be a 'I am a SUPERSTAR' slap on the back. But just show about who I am, what I have done so far and what I hope to still accomplish in the small time I have left. I often get comments that 'Oh wow you've made it' but I havent........ not yet. Maybe I won't, Its still a long LONG way to go. I hope no one envies me theres nothing to be envious of!

But when I do finally get that job at PIXAR I'll be sure to let you know and then we can all go celebrate.

Anyway I hope you get something from the interview, any questions you would like to ask me please feel free!

SupaNova 2010

2010-04-24T18:19:00.000-07:00

Last Weekend Melbourne Supanova 2010, was choc full of twilighters sadly. People with plastic fangs and signs saying do not take photos of this Twilight Store Display. Over exorbitant prices on mostly everything and the special 'Supanova' prices were more expensive than those you can find in your local store. However I did manage to get a few little objects that I am now having to take home.

A Fertility Idol Money Box, A Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Piggy Bank, Fourth Doctor Action Figure and old style vinyl Wario.

My Friend Chris Downes Flew over and made it in time for the last few hours on sunday, as the women swooned for him.
Waiting in Line to meet LOTR & StarTrek star Karl Urban, I was so geeked out but just never mention Xena.
I have the worst geek face in the world, but thats artist Extraordinaire George Perez. You had to pay to be on a list to get a sketch dammit.

The Brides 75th Anniversary

2010-04-22T06:38:00.000-07:00

In 1935 a movie would come along that would give hope to the movie sequel that indeed you could have a great follow up story. The Bride of Frankenstein was born and the best girl ever created.

Eating with Angela

2010-04-21T03:19:00.000-07:00

I've been in Melbourne for a week so far, It went from Kinda Bad to really Awesome during that time. Supanova was a bit busy this year particulary saturday where I tried to talk to people. They really didn't show and most totally flaked. Sunday picked up with the my friend Chris flying over from tassie to checkout the small press artists alley thank goodness he rescued me from infinite Twilighters. Although I did buy some cool stuff but to me professionally Supanova was a Bust.
Talking about 'Bust' my friend Angela White has a great one and not only that but she has a brain to go with it....I know Unbelievable Huh?? I must admit to being somewhat nervous when meeting Miss White. Despite having met other Models and big Hollywood Directors she's feisty and honest which I admire alot. I have used her images and poses for my own art and whenever I get a little stale or short on inspiration I look at some of her poses, curves and funness (is that a word?) and get inspired all over again. I enjoyed our hour long talk over lunch with this pure Mistress of Delight explaining my concept of 'Red Licorice' 100 of the worlds most beautiful women captured in one book and I think she said yes to being in it as well as the covergirl, but I'm not sure as I was hypnotised by her true beauty and funny wit. A rare commodity. Actually I'd hazard to say shes the most interesting aussie girl I've ever had the honour and pleasure to have met and I truly mean that, Thanks Angie!

Scuttled Part Three

2010-04-12T10:48:00.000-07:00

Another doodlie for a defunked project, no not mine. I'm working on something but as always it just seems to take for ever to finish. I need to be more measured with my time.

Scuttled Part Two

2010-04-08T05:55:00.000-07:00

Continuing on from a now defunct project (atleast for me) Its a fine Line as to knowing what people want, to what they actually get. I try to sketchout Ideas on Paper using the description they give and then show them to clients. Using Bits and Pieces of what they Like while discarding any unwanted stuff and filling it with the new and continue with this until Eventually you have a character close to there vision.
However Sometimes you are expected to get it right first time, and this is hardly the case. Especially for Major Characters, while creating Extras a Much less Insignificant Character you have a lot more Room to Move.

Scuttled Part One

2010-04-07T15:37:00.001-07:00

Some projects fall by the way side, while others are just terminated unexpectedly from another source. Heres one just example a balding jewish looking guy in his 30's a design I have no further use for.

Kung Fu Panda

2010-03-13T04:53:00.000-08:00

First Image of the Dreamworks Fine Art is now Online to Purchase and is extremely limited to only 195 Giclee Prints. The Image Shows Panda Po and Master Shifu's Balancing Act. Follow the Link HERE to view the store and to get yours. Once they are gone they are GONE!
Okay, so you may have noticed the blog is going under a facelift apparently blogger got off its backside at last and is offering new templates. So I wanted to widen it and put an extra column to spread things out. There will be a new Head Image coming at some point soon to make things complete. Until then dont be suprised if you see a few things change in the meantime. If you have any ideas I'm happy to take them on board.

Anyone Out There?

2010-03-07T05:08:00.001-08:00

Well as you may or may not have noticed I have taken a breather from my regular art Blog as a lot has been happening infront of and behind the scenes.

I've come to realise pehaps too late but I hope not, that I have a lot of responsibilty to people who think of me as foremost a good artist that they look up to and respect it. I believe I am in no way in the same league as my heroes artwise but when people get excited just because I talk to them online, or recieve emails from people in the business saying how much they love my work. Than theres something there that I have had to reconsider and see that my responsibilty is alot greater than I have ever thought.

I've never liked 'Fame' I know lots who crave it and I've seen what it has done to some people, going to their overblown heads. I don't want to be EVER be like that. So I tried to destroy the little respect I had so that I could be left alone and do what I love doing and draw while trying to etch a career from it however it was more negative than a positive experience.

I have a great new opportunity here with my latest dreamworks artworks, and I am constantly reminded how lucky I am when I meet up with other artists and my close friends who envy the position I am currently in even if right now times are still tough for me I make little money from art right now nor no full time position or employment. But if I were to finally get in studio work and experience I am sure to become a better person for it.

So if you ever get the urge Message me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mattpott comment here on the blog, or better yet feel free to email me. Let me Know you are out there. I dont bite much but I love to hear from people all across the world! Talk Again Soon!

Special Treat

2010-02-19T02:07:00.001-08:00

While things ramp up for the Dreamworks Announcement. It's been a little over a month since our comic strip saw publishing but here we go with a new Logopolis. Enjoy.

Up, Up and Away

2010-02-16T07:48:00.000-08:00

Confirmed today I will in Melbourne for April's SUPANOVA convention. I hope to catch up with alot of people while I'm there. One of which is the great Angela White whom time and again we seem to miss each other when I visit. It had been a year since I did some art for her but thought it was about time for another. Looking forward to it.

Over the Horizon

2010-02-03T05:10:00.000-08:00

A short update today, I know there havent been any in roads made to this blog lately. Theres a few reasons why, but just one for now I've been suffering from a mystery illness not sure what it is, its had alot of people worried so I will be sure to let you all know once its been removed from my head.

Also Upcoming this Month or Early next will be the first release of my Official Dreamworks Art Prints with one already in the can (so to film speak). Including a showing at Dreamworks Animation itself where everyone whos anyone will be in attendance except for me because I'm a no-one yet. More Information will be made public as soon as I'm allowed too.

Which comes to my next order of business, I'm looking for Suggestions as to which Dreamworks characters you would like to see via my interpretive works from the Following Movies, Kung Fu Panda, SHREK 1,2,3, Bee Movie, Monsters VS Aliens and Madagascar. All suggestions will be looked at and the most popular will be most likely be made.

GOD

2010-01-15T06:15:00.000-08:00

TwentyTen

2010-01-01T03:43:00.000-08:00

A Happy New Year to everyone and welcome to Two Thousand and Ten or is that 'TwentyTen' like all the world governments want us to refer it too?? I'm not much of a conformist quite the opposite in fact so very undecided on that particular choice.

As you may have noticed I've been gone for almost a month blogless fending off the Christmas relatives and waiting for an opportunity to return to my beloved friends thats you by the way all two of ya!!

Last Year I believe I lost focus on what I was going for which was a Studio job. Call me dissallusioned but until the Tail end of 09 it was to be quite blunt a shit year for me. This Year however I will be putting things back on track for everyone.

Starting This week I will be Looking at what makes a Good Portfolio, How to Present Yourself, How Not Too during a Review/Interview all the stuff I learnt. You Learn by mistakes sometimes you make them twice or three times until you get it right and I still havent but I chip away.

Prints Are Available & Competition Winner

2009-12-05T02:50:00.000-08:00

It's a long time arriving but due to the influx of interest in my Artwork I've decided to fall to pressure and get this part of my store moving forward making Special Prints Now Available to buy the first of these is Flash Gordons Emperor Ming and Princess Aura. Prices Start from $30AUS and are Strictly Limited
http://www.redbubble.com/people/mattpott/art/4256286-1-flash-gordons-emperor-ming-and-princess-aura

Thanks to all those who entered my Competition a big hearty Thankyou. Congratulations go out to Carolyn Pile of California for winning the Perhapanauts Halloween Spooktakular Signed Comic . It was alot of fun to put together and I'm sure I'll be doing another again.

Last Chance!

2009-11-25T22:23:00.000-08:00

You Haven't got much time This is your last chance to win a Signed Copy of 'The Perhapanauts Halloween Spooktacular'.

Due to Timezone Differences I will be doing it in Australian Time Friday the 27th November MIDDAY and have organised a friend to draw the name so it is all fair and square.
So Just email me at mattpott74@hotmail.com with PERHAPANAUTS COMPETITION in the Subject Heading including your Full Name and Address and you could be the lucky winner.

Competition Giveaway

2009-11-23T17:24:00.000-08:00

Celebrating my Birthday this weekend you have the chance to WIN a Signed Copy of Image Comics 'The Perhapanauts Halloween Spooktacular' Signed by the Cover artist Matt Pott and Creators writer Todd Dezago and artist Craig Rousseau.
To Win Its Simple, All you have to do is to email mattpott74@hotmail.com with the title 'PERHAPANAUTS COMPETITION' in the subject heading along with your Full Name and Mailing Address. Thats It Just Remember to include your address if you dont have it your entry is void.

This Competition is Open Worldwide and eligible to Everyone with One Entry per person. All Entries Should be in by Friday the 27th November 2009 and the Winner will be drawn and contacted on the Saturday 28th November.

GoodLuck
Matt

Choopy

2009-11-18T08:57:00.000-08:00

The character Choopy from the Perhapanauts drawn last year. The colour looks faded because I was working in CMYK at the time so its less Vibrant.

Making a Cover

2009-11-17T04:43:00.000-08:00

Remember the Perhapanauts Cover I did? It was the most detailed artwork I had done at that point and I Thought it only fair to share some pre-production work I did for it. Using mainly Steve Purcell and Jill Thompson as Inspiration I sketched out the main characters and then put them together across a page. Once they fit all nice and snuggly I then began the task of drawing it all in illustrator.

Get It Off!

2009-11-14T05:18:00.000-08:00

It's been a year since my last job interview. It was a bad interview so bad I didnt even hear back from the Games Company it was for. During the Interview I was asked if a cheerleader game based on a long running Franchise Movie turned into the vein of a Guitar Hero/Dance game would interest me?? How does one dignify that with a response.... Oh Yeah Wow oh how brilliant a video game where you have to play with pom poms and jump around in a skirt. Every guy as well as girl will want that for their games collection.

I tried to put on a brave face, but I guess the disgust of having to work on such a game that was soley there for a Brand Name and Profit destroyed any sense of interest in games. They saw right through my thinly veiled liking of such a crappy thing. Yuck. As a Wise StormTrooper once said 'Move Along, Move Along'

Finally saw the movie '9' I really liked it, my only issue was the ending it was so Ambiguous. Not to mention the resolve was a little cut short. I think this needed a thought process to it.

Picked up a PS2 today cheap because the store was getting rid of them, its not the PS3 I wanted but I really cant afford to have one right now with the way my current bank balance is. So I am unsure what games are available. I got Medal of Honor Vanguard which I'm having fun with I guess the controls could be better. Any other games you think I should get for it?

Dream A Little Dream

2009-11-11T23:57:00.001-08:00

So as you know or may not, I will be Contributing to Sanders Art Studio with some Licensed DreamWorks Fine Art Later in the Year (Not Long Now). Its a slow process since I'm juggling my work around it. Anyway the art studios got the Official Website up and running and I can be found in the 'Artists' section with a little bio. More Info will be available when the first few pieces are completed until then you can Click Here

The Art of Being an Artist.

2009-11-10T03:49:00.000-08:00

I'm sure every artist can relate to this.