Lion Spartan Warrior

Some more contest work, this time a Spartan Warrior with the head of a Lion.  This was a fun process.  This was a good spot where I felt I got all the elements aligned.  Probably could have taken this into some more refinement...I see some anatomy issues, but it feels like a complete thought.

Here is a process Sketch.

-Brett Schmidt

Black Party Expo: T-shirt Design Contest

Here is my entry for the Black Party Expo T-shirt contest, he made his way into the finals, but didn't quite make it into the final bout.  I was really happy with the detail and flow of the design.  Thanks to those who encouraged me to enter.

-Brett Schmidt

Muscle Pencil Art: Dragons, Tigers and Bears

Simple concept of taking a muscular male figure and adding Japanese inspired creatures.  This was the first and wanted to go for the dragon since we are in 2012.  

I thought I was doing the same as above, but somehow He-Man Masters of the Universe seemed to be the final influence.

Lots of mass and relaxed Panda.  

-Brett Schmidt

Podcasts: Mediocre Show + CortandFatboy

BUY Hoodie

hand drawn by zach in SLC and then digitized by ME!  

This is a merch item to help support the Mediocre Show.  This is just one of those things that I do for my friend Eric to support his live show and podcast.  Its a great media for me because I tend to turn on these audio gems and get  stuff done.  

They recommend Cort and Fatboy and I have to agree.  I was pleasantly surprised to find that they really put a glow on my comic book interests thanks to a lot of real comic book folks living in Portland.  

But hey, this is the YouTube generation so here are some videos from each to audioVideo their personalities:

Welcome to That Whole Thing from Joni DeRouchie on Vimeo.

Thank You,

Brett Schmidt

Fan Art Friday: todieforclothing

What more can I say about ToDieFor?  Their a brand that I look at all the time.  They feel like my big art brothers and I sneak into their bedroom to steal ideas.  Then they made it feel like less of a crime when they changed their slogan to "Who Inspires You?"  So thanks to Jason Welsher and Josh "Deph" Welsher for being true leaders in inspiration.  

(Side Note: Don't forget to purchase their ideas, I just got a t-shirt and their sticker pack...high marks on service + quality.)

-Brett Schmidt

the mediocre side: a Fonzzy Bear, a Fiesta Lobster, and a lot of Boobies

Drawings based on the Mediocre Show, to Listen Live Wednesdays at 8pm EST please visit the MediocreShow.com or click on "I-tunes" to subscribe and enjoy past shows. 

For more on Jeff Michael Vice visit Big-Movie Mouth Off on Facebook.

-Brett Schmidt 

Astrology/Zodiac Sign Leo: Tribal Men's T-shirt

T-Shirts Available at DemonPack.com

My goal for the Zodiac Leo was to present a wild independent lion spirit.  I had a lot of fun refining the shapes to form his fiery mane.  I also remember tweaking his face until he had a direct and confident expression. Leo is sharply watching you.

-Brett Schmidt

T-Shirts Available at DemonPack.com

Illustration Friday: scary

rat

New colors for Halloween 2011, deep red scary :)

-Brett Schmidt

Art Files: Wild Tribal Creatures

These are from 2002 and earlier, but I'm really trying to take streamlined versions of these designs into my current animation projects.  I think they are going to update just fine :)

-Brett Schmidt

Art Files: Tribal Wolf

This is probably the origin of the Demon Pack style and approach to apparel.  This was the first time I really took a tribal approach to an animal and then really sat in Illustrator and created a vector for the sketch.  The current version is available printed on white tank top here: http://www.demonpack.com/tribalwolfwhitetanktop.shtml

Illustration Friday: ferocious

 

the ferocious lion beast.

-Brett Schmidt

Surfer Demon: Visual Color Remix

Adding some extra color to my Surfer Demon design.  There are limits in screen printing and its fun to stretch from those limitations sometimes.  Enjoy and thank you for the awesome support!

-Brett Schmidt

Muscle Line Art, Pencil Drawings by Brett Schmidt

The pencils, working out some men of steel.

-Brett Schmidt

Eagle Bar NYC Ad Black and White Illustrations by Brett Schmidt

 I've been doing for a run of ads for The Eagle Bar NYC printed in Next Mag through the summer.  Here are some select black and white illustrations:

I really appreciate the awesome feedback and support.  Enjoy :)

-Brett Schmidt

Tribal Taurus T-Shirt: Mens Sizes Available

Tribal Taurus T-shirt Mens Available at DemonPack.com - Click Here

If there is one shirt from my collection that I would choose get a tattoo of, this would be the one.  I drew this for a friend a few years back and he adored the image.  He is no longer with us today, but truly tied me to a lot of great people and relationships that continue in the present.

 I know things have been a little quiet, but that just means I'm busy working on some BIG projects, so by all means, stay tuned!

-Brett

Tribal Kingdom Pt.1: Line Art 2

More line art from Tribal Kingdom.

I'm currently inking a piece for Pt. 2 so production is underway!  

-Brett

Tattoo Villain: Archangel

A little more X-men Fan Art Fun before I depart for the New York Comic Con.  Safe travels and journeys for everyone involved.

Best,

Brett

Tattoo Hero: Nightcrawler

Having some fan art fun with Nightcrawler, one of my favorite X-men.  

Best, 

Brett

Tribal Kingdom: The Tribal Lady

Clean version of one of the drawings from Tribal Kingdom for promo use.  

!B

Tribal Kingdom Pt.1: Line Art

I had a couple requests to post the line art.  Keep the feedback coming and thanks for all the support.

These are from Tribal Kingdom pt.1 which can be viewed on YouTube here.

-Brett