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Seated furkini

2011-10-23T15:30:00.000-07:00

Kerry here--with another iPad painting in Artrage! I drew the original sketch in my ever-present Moleskine sketchbook, scanned it using Jotdot on the handy iPhone, then transferred it via iCloud for inking and painting. Ain't technology grand?

The Dance

2011-10-08T18:16:00.001-07:00

Jerry here. Yes, I know it's been awhile, y'all. Many apologies. Hope you enjoy this latest offering--The Dance...

Mashup for fun

2011-09-20T19:00:00.000-07:00

I was obsessed with cartoons mashups last year--and this illustrates my love for both Calvin and Hobbes and Ka-Zar the Savage...

Cryptozoo Crew

2011-09-04T09:36:00.000-07:00

I'm digging through my old files, searching for stuff that y'all haven't seen yet. I'll be putting mostly new stuff up here, but you may see some older stuff, from time-to time. This piece was done to inspire the screenwriter for the movie version of Cryptozoo Crew--to visualize a scene in the script.

The ride

2011-09-02T18:42:00.001-07:00

Jerry here--figured you've been waiting long enough for a new furkini drawing! Excuse the breastplates--so it's only half a furkini...

Ginger In A Furkini

2011-08-28T14:45:00.000-07:00

Ginger In A Furkini--Next I need to work on Mary-Ann! This one was much fun to do. It started off as a sketch in my Moleskine, and finished in Procreate on iPad.

Riding Dino

2011-08-15T19:26:00.000-07:00

Jerry here! Getting ready for Baltimore Comic-con with monkeys and dinosaurs and pretty girls, oh my...

Fuzzy Friends by Jerry

2011-08-10T20:55:00.000-07:00

I'm thinking this might br the cover to my latest sketchbook...

Blondie in the jungle

2011-08-07T20:36:00.001-07:00

Blondie revisited. I'm trying to get a new themed sketchbook finished up this week, and I'm running short on time. So, I changed Blondie's outfit to the trusty furkini...

The Glance

2011-08-07T20:33:00.000-07:00

Just when you thought I was done with the cheesecake, here I come with some more goodness. Hope you dig this latest piece, drawn/painted in Procreate.

Recline

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

Jerry here! Back to Artrage for some fun!

Space Perv...

2011-07-28T20:50:00.000-07:00

Not the girl, silly--the green guy who's all eyeballs... Done in Procreate on iPad.

Bikini

2011-07-26T20:48:00.001-07:00

WooHoo! Second drawing in one day! Dang, but I love making art on this device! Another Procreate piece on iPad. I'm feeling he urge to get back to Artrage soon, so stay tooned...

Spacey Chick

2011-07-26T09:35:00.000-07:00

Jerry here. Here's my latest iPad piece--done in Procreate.

Furkini Princess 1

2011-07-15T20:41:00.000-07:00

Jerry here! I do so love drawing furkini-clad jungle princesses! Went back to Artrage for this one. Hope y'all digs...

Another Jungle Cutie

2011-07-12T19:44:00.001-07:00

Jerry here. Yes, another jungle princess done in Procreate on the trusty iPad!

You're not the boss of me...

2011-07-11T10:33:00.001-07:00

So this is my first Artrage dedication to the cutest dog in the world. Yes, I am a walking dichotomy--an artistic manly-man who is completely mesmerized and fascinated by tiny dogs. Especially the Chooptastic Chalupa!

Jungle princess

2011-07-11T10:23:00.000-07:00

Another Procreate piece. I'm finding that each app has it's strengths and weaknesses--so my workflow is a little different for each one. I'll write up some process entries at some point to let y'all know what I mean by that.

Blondie

2011-07-11T10:21:00.000-07:00

Ok, so this is something new. Just read about an app called Procreate in the latest issue of ImagineFX, and decided to give it a shot. Diggin' it so far. I can draw in HD and customize my own brushes. I'm still partial to Artrage, but I'm really liking this app so far!

Bigfoot's older brother

2011-07-05T09:37:00.001-07:00

Man, Using Artrage is like eating a bag of potato chips--I just can't stop...

Baby Bigfoot

2011-07-05T09:15:00.001-07:00

Are you ready for the cuteness that is Baby Bigfoot? Yes, another Artrage on iPad piece!

Mermaiden

2011-06-30T20:03:00.001-07:00

Ummm, yes, more cheesecake... I'm a simple man.

It's not all cheesecake

2011-06-30T19:06:00.001-07:00

Just in case you were wondering--I don't ALWAYS draw cheesecake--just mostly...

Here's a monkey! Artrage on iPad.

Under da sea!

2011-06-30T11:23:00.000-07:00

Another Sketchbook Pro piece for your viewing enjoyment! Ok, so this one is a little more clothing-challenged than most, but the outfit helps her swim faster...

Maybe I'm getting the hang of this...

2011-06-29T11:46:00.000-07:00

My trust iPad to the rescue again! I call this one simply "red". Another Artrage piece. I have a couple of new sketchbook pro pieces to post soon--so stay tooned...

Monster Monkeys!

2011-06-28T11:26:00.000-07:00

Spooooooooky.... And it's not even Halloween yet! Another Artrage on iPad piece.

Weird lizard-thing

2011-06-28T04:32:00.001-07:00

And here's a critter from the stranger recesses of my brain. Done in Artrage on the trusty iPad!

Latest iPad drawing!

2011-06-27T13:29:00.000-07:00

So I think I'm getting the hang of drawing women on my iPad! Done in Artrage--based on a sketch from my ever-present Moleskine sketchbook.

Artrage on my iPad

2011-06-26T18:35:00.000-07:00

I'm so loving this app! I've long been a Sketchbook Pro fan, but Artrage is not only gaining ground, but I think I like working in it more than Sketchbook...

The Princess Allura

2011-05-03T18:34:00.000-07:00

I had soooo much fun doing this piece for the official Voltron art book! Run out and buy yours today!

Wait, 2 furkinis in one day?

2010-12-31T18:51:00.000-08:00

Just when you thought I was gone forever, here comes another furkini-covered post!

Enjoy, my crazy monkeys...

Another Furkini Special!

2010-12-31T18:48:00.000-08:00

So it's been months since I posted, but I'm trying, kids--I'm trying...

Anyways, so here's my latest furkini-clad offering. Hope y'all digs!

2010-07-11T12:44:00.000-07:00

iPod, iPhone, iPad...

iVamp...

...who just happens to be scared of the iChalupa...

Rare and Elusive Chalupacabra

2010-07-11T12:42:00.000-07:00

Yes, this is a drawing of the rare and elusive Chalupacabra. It comes in many forms (some of which you're going to see in the coming weeks).

Linework is hand-drawn, then colored in Sketchbook Pro on the handy dandy iPad...

Nordic monkeys

2010-07-10T14:42:00.000-07:00

What can I say?

Ook...

Put monkeys into chain mail with swords and magic helmets and look out Wagner...

Hand-drawn with colored pencils, then painted over in Sketchbook Pro.

Zombobbie's first date

2010-07-10T14:39:00.000-07:00

Poor little Zombobbie is lonely, so he joined an online zombie dating service to meet Ms. Right...

His nerves are all a-jitter. He brought flowers...

Painted on my trusty iPad, in Sketchbook Pro, as usual!

and the monstery goodness continues

2010-07-07T17:40:00.000-07:00

Man, I cannot put the iPad down! I'm gonna have to get back to real work soon--but in the meantime, I'll be drawing more stuff in Sketchbook Pro!

Red horned monster gorilla thing...

RIMA, The Jungle Girl

2010-07-07T17:32:00.000-07:00

So I've always had a soft spot for RIMA--from the gorgeous Joe Kubert covers to the glorious Nestor Redondo interiors! I think it only lasted 6-7 issues and you can find 'em pretty cheap. A fantastic read!

So, welcome to my iPad homage to the wondrous RIMA, the Jungle Girl! I drew the figure by hand, and colored her in Photoshop before transferring to Sketchbook Pro for backgrounds and final composition.

Green Monster From The iPad

2010-07-05T20:22:00.000-07:00

Yes, I got an iPad.

Yes, it is actually the coolest thing ever invented.

Here's my first attempt at generating some art in Sketchbook Pro. Inspired by muppety goodness...

Maiden and Monkey the Second

2009-10-18T14:34:00.000-07:00

Yup, here's the second in the Maidens and Monkeys series. I'm really having fun doing these--it's gonna be difficult making myself draw anything else--and I have a batch of projects going-on currently.

I'm a huge fan of the good-girl pinup movement--classic artists like Alberto Vargas and Gil Elvgren have always commanded my attention. Contemporary artists--Frank Cho, Adam Hughes--come from the comics world, but are no less impressive with their illustrative skills!

Sexy maiden and her monkey

2009-10-18T14:27:00.000-07:00

From yet another series of illustrations I'm working on, containing two of my favorite things--maidens and monkeys!

The goal is to get about 24 of these done in the coming months--so's I can bring y'all a new cheesecake sketchbook in the coming convention season.

Much coffee will be consumed...

Of Monkeys and Monsters

2009-10-18T14:21:00.000-07:00

I have a bunch of monsters from the sketchbook that will eventually find their way here. In the meantime, however, here's a set of critters that happened while doodling in Photoshop today...

Mariah Arant is working on a companion series of tiny clay sculptures that you can see over at her blog. They've been selling-out on the convention circuit, so if you see 'em, you should get 'em fast!

KaZar and Hobbes

2009-10-16T11:05:00.000-07:00

My sketchbook is full of these strange mashups--where I attempt to combine some of my favorite Marvel/DC characters with classic comic strip characters. I'll keep doing it until I get sued...

This is, of course, an homage to the great Bill Watterson! Man, I miss seeing his work every day. Imagine Marvel's KaZar and Zabu done as Calvin and Hobbes. You get the picture...

Enjoy!

Wendy, Marvin, and Wonderdog

2009-10-16T08:50:00.000-07:00

I got the coolest commission at the Baltimore Comic-Con last weekend. The first time I've been asked to draw Wendy, Marvin, and Wonderdog! Never realized how much fun these characters would be to draw. Planning a few homage pieces now.

Join me in yelling at Warner for not releasing the original Superfriends cartoons with these much-maligned teen avengers! C'mon guys, don't make me pay the bootlegger! I want those cartoons!

Supermonkey and friend

2009-10-16T06:49:00.001-07:00

Done for the Baltimore Comic-Con's benefit auction. This piece was a lot of fun--broke out my traditional supplies. Watercolors, markers, ink, and colored pencils on 18"x24" illustration board. Had such a blast that I'll be doing some paintings in the near future, methinks...

Sorry So Silent

2009-02-01T18:52:00.000-08:00

So, I've been crazylazy about this whole blogging thing. So, I've decided to pay attention again. I'm scouring my sketchbooks now for cool images to load--so stay tooned! I keep my deviantart page fairly up-to-date, so if you're jonesin' for some monkey goodness, swing over to:

http://jerrycarr.deviantart.com/

Savage Sword of Choopee

2008-02-05T19:01:00.000-08:00

I know, I know, there's just no excuse for this nonsense...

And a piece of art...

2007-10-17T19:13:00.001-07:00

Starbucks cups

2007-10-17T19:00:00.000-07:00

OK, so I think it's time to rant a little bit.

I like coffee. Actually, I love coffee. Well, actually, I think that perhaps I wouldn't be able to function at all without coffee. As a result, I've had coffee from a lot of sources. I go to Starbucks and pay a couple bucks for a cup 'o joe, mix in some cream, honey, and cinnamon, walk carefully to the car--and as I sit gingerly in the driver's seat... "BLORP!" Coffee explodes from the side of the cup in a totally unpredictable fashion. Happens every time--not from the sippy-hole--but from the side of the cup, where the seam is.

Dang it! I can pay a lot less for a crappy cup at 7-11, and get a friggin' money lid that properly seals to the cup. No spills! No muss! No fuss! Same thing at McDonalds. Same thing at Dunkin' Donuts. All of 'em sell you a cup of coffee cheaper than Starbucks. Is it too much to ask that I get a hot, consistent, unburnt cup of magical elixir that won't ruin my day (not to mention my pants) with a GLORPING, BLORPING friggin' DEFECTIVE cup and lid combination?!?

Lot's to catch up on

2007-09-27T18:20:00.000-07:00

I'm friggin' lame! After making big noise about keeping this blog updated, I dropped the ball. To make it up, here's a batch of stuff!

Grogg searches for beer...

2007-09-15T17:49:00.000-07:00

No, I'm not an alcoholic--beer's just funny.

Have a beer and a smile

2007-09-11T17:53:00.001-07:00

More Brew Lagoon development work.

Batmonkey

2007-09-04T17:45:00.001-07:00

No, I don't know why this happened...

Batgirl and Bat-Mite

2007-09-01T13:34:00.000-07:00

Just finished watching one of my favorite old cartoons from the 70s--The New Adventures of Batman, with Batgirl and Bat-Mite in every episode! Here's my homage to that crazycool show!

Alien Baby

2007-08-31T15:12:00.000-07:00

Y'know, a lot of folks have already discussed Mike Wieringo's passing, so I won't belabor it. I really miss him and his work. As an homage to Mike, I'm planning to get off my lazy ass and draw more, and post more! Starting right now. So, hang on groovies, starting with this alien baby, y'all will find new sketches here multiple times a week (I'm shooting for every monday, wednesday, and friday). I can't promise they'll all be good, but they'll be here!

Tikimonkeygirl--ook

2007-07-29T09:38:00.000-07:00

Hey y'all, here's another character I'm developing. The lovely and talented Tikimonkeygirl! I'm posting the original drawing from my sketchbook, as well as the finished digital piece. Enjoy!

More Brew Lagoon designs

2007-07-04T17:41:00.000-07:00

Hey gang, more Brew Lagoon goodness! Stuff from my Moleskine sketchbooks. Hope y'all digs!

Screwtail Gecko

2007-07-02T18:42:00.000-07:00

Strange critter design...

Stone Monkey God

2007-06-23T15:47:00.000-07:00

Doodled this one in my sketchbook--it's part of a movie pitch for Cryptozoo Crew!

Brew Lagoon Cavemen Designs

2007-06-07T16:34:00.000-07:00

I'm working on a new strip called "Brew Lagoon". I've been bangin' on cavemen designs for ages, and I'm finally happy with a few of 'em. Enjoy!

Sketchy Goodness!

2007-06-02T12:05:00.000-07:00

OK, the first two were for practice! I'm planning to use this blog primarily as a place to post sketches--'cuz you can find my finished work elsewhere. Worry not, true believers, you'll find finished stuff here from time-to-time as well. Depends on what you want to see.

Who can forget Dawnstar?

2007-06-02T11:45:00.001-07:00

An homage to the Legion

2007-06-02T11:43:00.000-07:00

What better way to start things off?

Welcome to the monkeys!

2007-06-02T11:15:00.000-07:00

OK gang--I'm finally part of the blogosphere. Watch this space for sketches, drawings, comic-book pages, monkeys, lizards, and the occasional Yeti!