drawn by erik

Sagat

2011-11-28T22:37:00.001-08:00

Did this for a challenge on deviant art, and really mostly to have some fun painting in photoshop.

Enjoy.

Cheers!

Juggs Rehash

2011-11-16T22:33:00.001-08:00

Get your mind out of the gutter.

Juggernaut yo!

Juggernaut.

Omega Red

2011-10-16T15:43:00.001-07:00

Magneto

2011-10-13T09:10:00.001-07:00

Goro

2011-10-11T18:22:00.000-07:00

Been really getting into the deviant art scene. I'll try and post more of what I'm putting up over there here. Check it out.

-E

The Dempsey Brothers Radio Show

2011-10-06T21:26:00.000-07:00

Did this bit of art for two close friends of mine recently. They're the two hosts of The Dempsey Brothers podcast. Check them out.

The first of many...

2011-09-18T21:30:00.000-07:00

Trying to find a new voice in digital painting. Naturally thought I'd start subject matter-wise with something I know and love so well. All these showed up at my deviant account first. I'll have more to dump soon.

Thanks as always for stopping in.

Best,

30 min paintings

2011-09-03T22:41:00.000-07:00

In an attempt to get a bit better at ... well, digital painting, a couple friends and I had been pushing each other to complete 30 min pieces for awhile. Theses are the ones i'm for the most part happy with.

Thanks for looking!

Cheers,

-E

NVWG Art part 4 - Characters

2011-08-18T22:50:00.001-07:00

This first batch of characters was for a game I worked on.

This is the game's main character in the intro scene to the game.
I also helped redesign a few of the faeries from our site as well.
I enjoyed the challenge of drawing female characters. Not something I tend to gravitate towards naturally.
Again, all characters are copy-write NVWG, Neopets, and Viacom.
So this wraps up this batch of art from work. I'm actually working on a few really fun projects for the holidays and will share in early 2012.

In the meanwhile I have some new personal work I'll throw up in the coming days.

Catch ya next time,

Erik

NVWG Art part 3 - Trinkets

2011-08-10T13:59:00.000-07:00

Trinkets are a pretty common task at my job. They're very simple, and pretty darn small.
Again, all work here is copy-write NVWG, Neopets, and Viacom. One more post in regards to work related stuff, then something new. Stay tuned.

-E

NVWG Art part 2 - Captions

2011-08-06T23:00:00.000-07:00

A second peek at what I do at work. These are caption contest pieces.
They're simple illustrations that should, given they're successful, each tell their own story.
We leave it up to the user to add their own caption to help take part in sharing that story, whatever it may be.
Again, all work copy-write Neopets, NVWG, and Viacom.

Catch ya next time,

Erik

NVWG Art part 1 - Backgrounds

2011-08-04T21:52:00.000-07:00

So as promised here's a look at some of my projects from work.
These are backgrounds used on a site called Neopets.
The users can purchase backgrounds amongst other things to customize their 'pets'.
There's more than these, but felt like they might be some of the more interesting ones to share.
Please keep in mind everything I post from work is copy-write Neopets, NVWG, and Viacom.
I'll post more soon! A lot of cool things going on, excited to catch up here.

Cheers!

Erik

Shellhouse pt.2

2011-07-12T21:21:00.000-07:00

While not as exciting, these two images where used with actors shot on green screen imposed over my art, I think? It's all very technical I suppose, I kid ;) Freelance jobs can definitely take you interesting directions.

These are the last I'll be sharing from this project. I'll try and get some art I'v been doing from work up soon.

Cheers!

Shellhouse

2011-07-11T22:18:00.000-07:00

So a while back I was fortunate enough to work on a pretty exciting project. A World War 2 documentary titled Shellhouse. The work I did was actually formatted into what I would best describe as an animatic or motion comic of sorts, so the frames bellow aren't quite the end result. I did take a moment to crop them as best I could for presentation.

I have two more stills that were used that I'll have to throw up in the next day or two.

Cheers!

-E

Big Pissers tonal mock up

2011-07-07T11:44:00.000-07:00

I've been too busy to sit long enough to finish, but in between breaths this is what I'm currently finishing up.

The sketch can be found here.

Cheers

Time to clear the cobwebs...

2011-07-06T13:20:00.000-07:00

All right, with SDCC (San Diego Comic Con) right around the corner I thought now would be an appropriate time to get my rear back in gear here! (hehe, I rhymed)

Over the coarse of the next week or so I'm going to post like crazy to play some catch-up for lost time.

I will post some stuff from work, but please keep in mind it's all property of the company I work for, so be cool ;)

Lastly, I recently started a deviant art account (click here all ready!!!). If anyone frequents drop me a hello. If you've never checked out deviant art, give it a look. Some great stuff there! As well as some, er, more interesting stuff per say (you've been warned)

All right, talk is cheap! Check in again tomorrow and I will begin the down poor of catching up posts!

Peace!

Leaving drawing behind ...

2011-04-01T00:50:00.000-07:00

Um ... April fools anyone!?

Right.

So its been awhile.

Well, sorry about that.

So I know I'v promised, or at least mentioned there would be weekly posts here, and for that I apologize. Apparently it really does get a lot harder to keep to such promises when you have a career, and honestly this whole career thing is definitely new turf for me. So please many apologies and please excuse me while I adjust. I was blessed to have freelance work dominate my life outside of work for the past month. The producer I worked for has granted me permission to share the illustrations I produced as well, so hopefully very soon I'l share those here. In the meanwhile heres a random doodle/digital painting rough I'v managed to scribble out recently(as far as what's going on here, don't ask, couldn't tell ya).

I'v also been doodling caricatures of fellow co-workers during meetings at work and will be posting those soon too.

Happy to be back!

Look for some exciting changes coming soon in regards to my online content as a whole, more on that soon!

In the meanwhile, and as always, Cheers!

-Erik

Bounty Hunter

2011-02-06T10:58:00.000-08:00

Alright, so I'v been waiting for a more inspiring sketch to color. I'm thinking this might be it. Guess we'll see next week. In the mean while, an old friend working at a local studio asked me to help him put together a pitch. I'm super stoked to see how it all turns out. I'll be composing character designs and hopefully a key scene or two. With his permission, I'll see if i can't post finished work here in a couple months.

Cheers!

-E

Assemble pt.10

2011-01-25T00:13:00.000-08:00

Alright, ole Hawkeye here will be the last of these for now. I may revisit, tighten up and throw in some color eventually. We'll see. For now these were simply a lot of fun and a nice exercise in pushing my character design.

Catch ya in a week! Cheers!

Assemble pt.9

2011-01-24T09:07:00.000-08:00

Assemble pt.8

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Assemble pt.7

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Assemble pt.6

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Assemble pt.5

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Assemble pt.4

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Assemble pt.3

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Assemble pt.2

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Assemble pt.1

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Expect more to follow.

-E

Super Incredible Potty Time

2011-01-09T21:09:00.001-08:00

So this is the beginning of a piece we're actually going to hang in our bathroom. I'm going to splash some watercolor to the image this week and will post finished piece later. I have a pretty cool wife.

I'll be posting some line sketches for a series of character designs shortly as well. Most likely tomorrow. More Comic book stuff.

Cheers!

Hats Off!

2010-12-31T12:12:00.000-08:00

Happy New Years Folks!!!

Before I turn my focus to 2011, I wanted to be a big sentimental sap for just a moment and reflect on what a great year 2010 was for me. Truth is most of it is documented in my daily posts I kicked off a year ago, that tragically took a dive the week of my marriage. 2010 was a great year for new friends, and amazing support in my life.

I can't say thanks enough to those of you following this blog, and wanted to let you know I plan to return to a much more consistent posting habit once again next year. One a week in fact. No less, hopefully an occasional bit of more.

I have no regrets from 2010, but rather countless blessings and accomplishments. I believe 2011 has the same potential for us all!

I challenge us all to seize the day next year (or, err.. year I suppose). I am continually inspired by the do-ers. The movers and the shakers. Those whom dream big, but work much harder.

So party hearty! Play safe, and I'll see you next year.

Again, thanks for stopping by and Cheers!

Erik Caines

Turkeyday leftovers

2010-11-26T01:53:00.000-08:00

I'v been sketching a lot in the evenings, it helps me unwind after work. I recently picked up an interest in sketching on this tonal paper, an approach I hadn't done in many years. The fun is in being able to create highlights in addition to shadows to better compliment form.

Cheers!

brains...

2010-11-10T02:34:00.000-08:00

Happy Halloween 2010

2010-10-29T00:24:00.000-07:00

Greetings and hello friends. Many apologies for my hiatus. My life has been in a state of evolving and transition.

The past year has just flown by so fast! These past few weeks most of all. Upon starting the challenge of doing daily posts over this past year, I set a few goals for myself. I'm happy to share that not only have those goals been achieved, I have an amazing personal journal to look back on reflecting possibly one of the craziest, busiest, and most amazing years of my life. It was this realization however that has encouraged me to refocus the direction of this blog.

I'm not going anywhere, but rather replacing the quantity of daily posts with a more manageable, and hopefully stronger flow of my personal work. There are a few projects I'v committed myself to that I'm anxious to see through.

So to those of you whom have been gracious enough to make my blog a frequent stop I thank you, and hope you will continue to do so. I'm very excited to see what comes next.

Cheers! and have a safe weekend everyone!

-E

282 ...Sunday...

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Jumping ahead for obvious reasons. Cheers!

-E

281 My Wife

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Today I marry my best friend.

All my love Kel.

Thanks for being the best part of my life.

Erik

280 One more day . . .

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279 Too Hot 2 Handle . . .

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278 Oh the tangled webs we weave ...

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Three more days!!!

277 Four days till the Gambit of a lifetime

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276 Monday = 5 days left!

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Pretty Iron-clad now!

275 MARVELous countdown has begun

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Sunday was ...

274 green as an arrow

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273 Omega Red

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Friday!

272 Not nervous at all

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Thursday catch-up...Not the most amazing self portrait at all, but hey... over the coarse of these couple weeks. New Job. New Home. And most importantly, my Wife. So lets bring on Rock-tober!

271 Up, up, and away

2010-10-02T01:58:00.000-07:00

Here's to Wed.

270 One door closes . . .

2010-09-28T23:48:00.000-07:00

So this is probably the only time I might ever post Disney characters here, but felt it appropriate given the circumstances. Today a chapter that has been just great to me closes with a new and exciting one opening tomorrow.

Goodnight friends, and thanks for the memories.

Cheers

-E

269 Ok so...

2010-09-27T02:18:00.001-07:00

... life's been crazy! Over the course of the next two weeks I will not only be getting married, but starting a new job as well. I am a blessed man.

The daily blog posts are getting really hard for me to keep up on, but non the less I will finish out this year at 365 posts. I might have to play catch-up and get ahead from time to time however.

Thanks to all who keep stopping by. I hope you enjoying my blasts from the past series here. These pieces got me into the illustration program back in college. Fun to revisit.

Cheers!

-E

268 Sunday catchup

2010-09-27T02:16:00.000-07:00

267 Saturday catchup

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266

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Little more old school.

265

2010-09-23T18:18:00.001-07:00

A bit of a blast from the past! Felt like sharing and revisiting for fun.

264

2010-09-22T23:46:00.001-07:00

263 Drew

2010-09-21T20:39:00.001-07:00

A close friend and very talented man.

If you're in the market for a custom guitar, take a stop by Drew's site.

262 Ghost Rider

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261 Flash

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260 Batman

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259 round 2

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258 Punishment

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257 Just me again...

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...with color.

256

2010-09-14T23:56:00.001-07:00

Just having some fun with this guy.

Cheers.

255 It's already Monday?!

2010-09-13T22:56:00.001-07:00

My favorite of the batch.

254 Sunday Catch Up

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253 Saturday Catch Up

2010-09-13T22:11:00.000-07:00

So my good friend Dr. Alex Enriquez offered up his gorgeous mug for a few caricatures to help me play catch up.

Hope you enjoy them as much as he did.

Cheers!

252

2010-09-09T19:21:00.001-07:00

So I'm leaving town this weekend and truthfully don't want to stress over maintaining the daily blog post. So my apologies to those whom loyally follow each day. Consider this Fridays post, and either Sunday or Monday I will make up for the rest of the weekend.

Cheers!

251

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250 Brock

2010-09-08T23:38:00.000-07:00

A very quick sketch of Brock Samson. Venture Bros is coming back this Sunday night! Good stuff.

249 Huh?!

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248

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247 Rawhide Kid

2010-09-05T15:51:00.001-07:00

A little sketch I'd love to go back and drop some color into. We'll see what time permits.

Cheers!

246

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245 the drifter

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244

2010-09-02T22:06:00.000-07:00

Another bit of old work. Probably the last from this batch. New stuff on the way.

243

2010-09-01T23:08:00.000-07:00

A doodle off the ole noodle.

(I don't know what that means)

242 Yo!

2010-08-31T22:38:00.000-07:00

I can't believe August is over. Even as I typed that sentence I had to stop and double check myself. Well in case you couldn't tell, I'v been a bit all over the place this past month. Comic Con seriously felt like it was last weekend.

Well, onward and upward! Here's to September! The end of summer, and the beginning of the fall. My favorite time of year.

Cheers!

-E

241

2010-08-30T23:30:00.001-07:00

An older sketch from my early days doing freelance work in advertising.

240 kickin it old school

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239 Color Script Layout

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238 Gump it up

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237 -- 2011 --

2010-08-26T13:50:00.000-07:00

So this year's been nothing short of intense. A lot has happened for me both professionally and personally. I know we're still a ways off from 2011, but I must say I'm excited for what's in store.

What do you say Hover?

236 never enough time

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235

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234

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233 more background roughs

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For the same friend, different project.

232 getting back into things

2010-08-21T01:06:00.000-07:00

So I probably have more side projects going on than I really should, but I love helping friends out and getting to flex those creative muscles. This is one of my roughs for a digital short a close friend is working on. I'm responsible for painting a fun/cheesy background loosely emulating Sesame Street.

I'll post the progress as it happens.

Cheers

Erik

231

2010-08-20T22:25:00.001-07:00

This one's a bit of an oldie, a rough illustration I did for a client a year or two back. I thought it might be worth sharing till I'm back up and running. My new studio space is looking very promising. I can't wait to get further aquatinted.

230 So...

2010-08-19T22:51:00.000-07:00

... a quick explanation as to what's been going on here. I am still in transition between living spaces right now and am greatly looking forward to not only having a studio space set up again, but working internet. These past few posts are very cropped snippets from a recent bit of freelance work, of which I can't share completely for the time being.

As for when I post, mostly quick stops at a coffee shop is all I have time for. We'll see what the coming week brings as I am soon to have both internet and studio space.

Cheers!

-E

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225 Almost unpacked ...

2010-08-14T00:50:00.001-07:00

Did I mention moving isn't amongst my favorite things.

This has been an amazing week. Not only has there been plenty of overtime at work, I'v had some freelance work on the side. Far from completely moved in, but it's totally worth it.

Cheers,

-E

224 Still moving ...

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223 Moving ...

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So to say this week has been a doozy would be an understatement. None the less, the future Mrs. Caines and I are very excited about the new home. Now if only moving wasn't such a pain.

Cheers

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221 more ...

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220 back at it again ...

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219 Space Kid

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218 just a doodle

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217 Crazy Old Gal

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216

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Just a sketch for fun.