A Pirate Cat, illustrated on an envelope containing some illustration prints for a lovely friend. 

It's dog and dinosaur. I have always enjoyed how certain dogs have no fear or care. But I think these two are good friends, so its ok.

Initial Sketch - before I scan and colour in. 

Study sketch for dog.

 

Study thumbnails - trying to compose the work. The middle sketch is more like the end product.

 

Movie madness! But why I hear you ask? Well, another notebook doodle "Lucky I carry one"! Maybe!! :D

 The Beginning of the painting.

The concept stage, or as I like to put it, doodles of a crazy.. You'll note that there is also a concept for a 'Lost' idea, This might be another piece eventually! ;)

 The skier who's rubbish. Annoyed with the rough edges, that's because my printer is PANTS. The actual piece as sharp clear lined sides.

 Drawing ready to paint.

 Mid - way.

 Original pen sketch in my notebook. I got the idea for the piece whilst out having a coffee, luckily I carry a notebook. As you can see, its more a rough reminder.

 First draft of rough sketches. Just trying to see "if" and how it could work as a single piece.

The first idea in the first place came whilst I was out having that coffee and doodling characters for inspiration.. Then I noticed "the skier" and wanted to do something with it...

Mickey Mouse's glass eye. Its a piece of work I did during the end of the first year at Lincoln University England, but I never scanned the image. So now I finally got round to it, and it looks Great :) Also there is a silly Lord of the Rings tie-in reference. Anyway, hope it makes you smile :)

 *Chick Solo on Taunhen. Just for fun, and I'm sure Star Wars fans will know the reference :)

 Process work.

* Han Solo on Tauntaun. This is the influence of course :)