For A Friend

A piece done for a good friend.

Happy New Years!!!

This quick sketch was done 30minutes before 2008 and the colors were added on the New Year. I wish everyone a good new year and stay safe!

Raynard

Medival Concept

I've been thinking up a medival story aimed for children. I made this piece as a jumping off point although it turned out to be a much longer piece than I had expected. After viewing this piece I want to stylize the Castle and buildings much more.

Piece for a Friend

This piece was done a few days ago and this was really fun. I think one of my favorite subjects are kids because to me they're emotions are genuine. These were done for a friend for her nephews. They are sports fans and are adorable and I wanted to capture that.

Pencil & Ink

I wanted to do a sketch that would take 90 minutes though sadly this took me many more hours than that ha! Ah well I will do more of this type of exercise to speed up my drawing, composition and decision making. You may ask why a biker and why is he pointing a gun while popping a wheelie. I don't know what I was thinking really other than it would look cool. Still need to improve on alotta things but still a fun yet unexpectedly longer exercise.

In Honor of Arthur Yeh...

It has been a very sad couple of days for me and my friends. Arthur Yeh, an artist and close friend of mine from college, had past away a few days ago from a car accident. It is still hard for me to grasp that he is not here. Maybe its because I'd like to think that we will share a laugh again like we always had. Or that the group of us would go to the movies and analyze the heck out of the flick. Or just sketch and throw out story ideas to each other. Arthur's passing was just too sudden, and too soon.

I'd describe Arthur as funny and easygoing but I will always remember him for his generosity. Arthur always gave a helping hand to me and his friends. Whether it may be a spot for a meal or a helping hand on a project or some advice he was always there. It may not be a big deal to him but to me, his constant willingness to help out friends showed how great a person he really is. I remember bugging him about rigging instructions in our 3d animation class. Even though I may have annoyed the heck out of him he would always give the time to help me out. Arthur had also introduced me to alot of great films and artworks such as those of Miyazaki's which had influenced my artwork a great deal. Arthur had a great eye for art and knew what makes a good story.

I would like to say thanks to Arthur. Thank you for all the laughs and fun times. Thanks for being a great friend. His life has made me realize what is really important in life, to value those close to you and to just live life to the fullest. Arthur you will always be remembered. Whenever I may pick up a pencil and start drawing, whenever I may watch a hilariously horrible film, whenever I may eat a rack of ribs, there will always be a fond memory of you in my mind. Until we meet again my friend. God Bless.

Batman Studies

I've studied some of Bruce Timm designs of Batman and it has made me appreciate his talents even more. The first two drawing are original Bruce Timm poses to get the rhythm and style down. The last two drawings were poses I made up but still using som of Bruce's drawings as reference. I still have a waaayss to go to get the whole style down but it was a fun study nonetheless.

More Fishies

Inspired by some of Chris Sanders' drawings I wanted to do a design with sea creatures. Hope you like!

Ray

Some New Pieces!!!

Wow, it's been two months since I have posted and I apologize for that. I have been preoccupied with personal matters. But I have been drawing some new stuff and plan on making a small comic. Here are some pieces I've done since the last post. Enjoy!

Raynard Castillo