Warm Up Roughs

I do these warm up sketches most days but it's rare that I post them. Here is a look at some I did today.

"Warm Up Sketches"

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Heroes in a Half Shell

I grew up loving the Turtles and my very first VHS tape I ever bought (my mammy bought it for me) was the episode where the turtles shrank and ended up in the sewer. I might be mistaken but I think the last time I drew them must be about 10-15 years ago. Anyways here you are. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

"The Boys are at it Again"

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Ghost Rider

Agents of Shield is great this season thanks in no small part to this guy. I hope he gets his own show.

Robbie Reyes

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Dr Strange

I didn't grow up reading the comics. So when the film was announced I wasn't sure if I would like it. I saw the movie and I liked it alot. It was stunning visually and the story was very true to the source material (so I hear). A fun movie to see and a great addition to the MCU.

"The Dr will see you now"

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Ray Allen

And so comes the retirement of another Basketball great. Ray Allen. When I saw "He Got Game" I didn't know that the Character of Jesus was played by an actual NBA player. Ray became a favourite of mine after that and has been ever since. Also that's one of my favourite films.

"Jesus Shuttlesworth aka Jesus of Coney Island"

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Go Go Power Rangers

I grew up around the time of the Power Rangers. I recently read the new book from Kyle Higgins, Hendry Prasetya & Boom Studios. It is fantastic. The art is great and so is the story. It reminded me of how much I liked the PR when I was a little kid. Anyways I did this because of that. The Yellow Ranger isn't my favourite but I think I liked the weapons so I did this one.

(Update)
I am going to add to this every time I do a new one until they are all done.

"It's Morphin Time"

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The Batman

I rarely draw Batman. I have never done #Inktober so here is a quick pass at both.

The Batman

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Girls in summer

I paint these sometimes.

Fashion Designs

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Stranger Things

It's crazy to hear that so many broadcasters let this show fall through their fingers, It's so good and the cast is fantastic. If you haven't watched it then do yourselves a favor. BINGE WATCH!!!

"Friends don't lie"

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Lately

I have been pretty busy over the past 3 years working in Telegael as a Character/Prop designer and working on VFX for different projects from time to time. I haven't really been able to show any of the work due to shows not airing yet and other legal issues. I can however say that I have some nice pages highlighting my work and I will upload them when I can.

For now though you'll have to be content with this and know that I have some good stuff in the pipeline.

"Blue hat"

Here is a run down of my work over the past few years.

Concept Artist, Character/Prop Designer, Layout & VFX

Bubble Bath Bay (TV Series)

Norm of the North (Feature Film)

Blinky Bill (Feature Film)

Blinky Bill (TV Series)

Skinner Boys (TV Series)

Lexie & Lottie (TV Series)

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Page Previews

My Creator Owned Book is coming along. Issue #1 is almost fully coloured and ready for lettering.
Here is a little look at a few of the pages and the style of colouring we went for.

"Colour Process"

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Game of Thrones

Most people watch the show. I'm no different. Here is a little piece to show you that Winter is Coming
Shout out to Morgan for giving me the background. He is very talented.
Follow him here http://morganobrienart.blogspot.ie/

"You know nothing Jon Snow"

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Winter Soldier: The Animated Series

This isn't real but I would be pretty happy if it was. You could use so many characters from the Marvel Universe that haven't been seen before.

Here are a couple of Character Designs for my Portfolio.

The Winter Soldier

Spider-Gwen

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Yoga Hosers

I am a fan of Kevin Smith and of his movies. Here is a poster for his new film. YOGA HOSERS.
 A couple of subtle Mall Rats Easter eggs in there if you can spot them.

"The Colleens"

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Captain America: Civil War

I saw the film and I loved it. So now I'm on a marvel kick lately. I am having a blast doing these pieces. Expect more..........many more. If you haven't seen it and are into those marvel movies then go and enjoy its brilliance.

"I can do this all day"

"Hey Everyone"

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The Chase

This here is another production, brought to you by Bad Lunch Time Movies.

Ciaran "Mad Dog" Doherty has eluded Griff "Soup Kitchen" Griffin for the last time................
Or has he??

Exiles Album Cover

I was very fortunate recently, to work on a collaboration piece for the band Exiles with fellow artist Tommy Hutcherson. It was a great project to work on and I am delighted with the results.

View Exiles: https://www.facebook.com/weareexiles/
View Tommy's work: https://vimeo.com/mythicalvigilante

Exiles Album Cover

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Conor McGregor

This is the 3rd McGregor piece that I got to paint. He fought at the weekend and lost. It was weird watching him lose for the first time since entering the UFC. You win some, you lose some. It's a part of sport. I was super impressed with how he handled it. He wins like a champion and he lost like a champion. He might be brash and loud but he is a class act!

"I am Humble in Victory or Defeat"

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Fatman on Batman

I am a big Kevin Smith fan. I love his movies and his podcast Fatman on Batman with Marc Bernardin. I listen every week. So in honour of the show and him moving the pod to a weekly internet video show on you tube. I figured I would do some fan art in the form of an animated intro.

A little known story is, I could draw from an early age but didn't have any real direction for it. Nor did I even think I could make a career out of it. Then one day when I was young, about 14 or 15. My mammy gave me a VHS tape of the film, "Mallrats". She heard it was about comic book guys and figured it was something I should see. I saw that film any it changed my life. This then led me to "Chasing Amy". I decided to be a comic book artist. 16 years later, I am an animator/comicbook artist/film maker. It's funny how things work out.

I guess if you know what you want, work hard at it. Then you will make money at it.

Fatman on Batman from Colm Griffin on Vimeo.

Cheers for the inspiration Kev.
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That's My Uncle

My pal Justin has a band "That's My Uncle". They are great. So do yourself a favour and check them out.
https://www.facebook.com/thatsmyuncle

I recently did some promotional art for them. 6 guy's, 6 kinds of awesome.

That's My Uncle

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Steph Curry

The Golden State Warrior's point guard is having one hell of a season. Pretty much picking up right where he left off last season. NBA's 2015 MVP.

Wardell Stephen "Steph" Curry II

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Kevin Hart

I went to Kevin Hart's "WHAT NOW TOUR?". It was hilarious. He told a story about a Raccoon and I nearly pissed myself from laughing so I did a painting of it.

"Bang Bang and then he disappeared into the dark"

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2016

Happy new year everyone.

Make this year a "Super One"

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