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October 1, 2012

KiRKWOOD

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October 2, 2012

Movie Poster Illustration Idea

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October 3, 2012

Quiptoons

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October 4, 2012

Wooing The Middle

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October 5, 2012

Text Book Cover Illustration Idea

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Novel Cover Illustration Idea

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One of my favorite contemporary writers, Michael Chabon, never wrote a book with this particular title, but I had fun supposing the possibility. He writes in a quirky, imaginative style that highlights eccentric behavior in odd circumstances. His prose is filled with sharp metaphors and poignant turns of phrase. I think it would be more than interesting if he told the story of a pensioner, a Holocaust survivor, ending his days in coastal Maine where he is visited by old acquaintances anxious to get in the last word.

If you're not familiar with Chabon's work, may I recommend "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay", "Wonder Boys" and "The Yiddish Policemen's Union".

I'm always a bit envious of those who read my favorite books for the first time because I miss the thrill of discovery that awaits new fans.

October 8, 2012

No Direction Home

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COMMENTS ARE OPEN.

October 9, 2012

Democrats Cry Fowl

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October 10, 2012

and now a word from Emile Zola...

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October 11, 2012

Say What?

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October 12, 2012

Pencil Rough

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This is what the November issue of Automotive Report looks like at the moment. The cover story is about attracting and attaining sales idea for the industry.

I'll post the finished piece later on.

October 13, 2012

Final Art for November's Automotive Report Cover

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Transformation is a wonderful thing. What starts as some loosely organized lines develops into a full fledged, fleshed out concept. Whew!

I darkened the bottom third to provide contrast for lighter headline graphics.

October 14, 2012

Graphic Novel Cover Illustration Idea

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October 15, 2012

Automotive Report Toon (November)

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October 16, 2012

Quiptoons

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October 17, 2012

Forecast

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20" x 20"
watercolor on paper

An effective way to enliven original artwork is preparing a space that exploits its' best features. In this case, my landscape watercolor is rather monochromatic with a touch of red, while the viewing area is rather warm. The contrast is thought-provoking and energizes a room.

October 18, 2012

Say What?

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October 19, 2012

Didn't make the cut...

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I was a little disappointed when this recent pencil didn't impress the art director for a small magazine in New Jersey. He thought it was too scary. That's why they call them "roughs".

October 20, 2012

and now a word from Miles Davis...

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I believe that sentiment applies to drawing, too.

October 21, 2012

Video Game Cover Illustration Idea

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October 22, 2012

LP Cover Illustration Idea

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October 23, 2012

Missed Manners

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October 24, 2012

Quiptoons

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The 2012 Giants had to win 6 elimination play-off games to get to the World Series. They seemed dead in the water and they just kept staggering on.

October 25, 2012

Book Cover Illustration Idea

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This would be a collection of short stories that take place around the Baja Peninsula.

October 26, 2012

Graphic Novel Cover Illustration Idea

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October 28, 2012

Karaoke What?

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SPOILER ALERT: CCR's "Bad Moon On The Rise" is officially off the table. Y'all are better than that!

October 29, 2012

Illustrated Classic Cover Idea

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October 31, 2012

BOO!

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Wishing y'all creepy thrills and curdling chills this Halloween!


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John Cox is a painter, cartoonist, and illustrator for hire. For information about purchasing existing work or commissioning new work, contact him by e-mail at john555cox [at] hotmail.com.

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