John Nevarez

Monday, April 23, 2007

Inspiration TENG: Loic Rastout

Simply beautiful. Wish Loic had a blog!!

Sunday, April 22, 2007

Inspiration TENG: Robh Ruppel

Ah, the amazingly, uber-talented Robh Ruppel. Robh's truly amazing and inspirational. He recently art directed "Meet the Robinsons" and he's posted some of the film's artwork at his blog at Broadview Graphics. Also check out his website.
(All images on this post copyright Disney)

Inspiration TENG: Kevin Nelson

Probably one of the best designers I've come across is Kevin Nelson. I really love his work. His drawings are so fluid, at times very simple, yet they're strong compositinally and really convey a sense of whimsy. I wish he had a blog or website, but for now the only place to see these and more are on the Special Edition DVD of "The Emperor's New Groove". Kevin's also done visual design work for "Fantasia 2000", and most recently, "Meet the Robinsons". Beautiful, beautiful work!
(All images on this post copyright Disney)

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Monday, March 26, 2007

Class of the Titans

I've posted this before, but I'm always happy to post again the artwork for Class of the Titans, produced by Studio B Productions in Vancouver, CANADA and directed by my good friend Brad Goodchild. Brad's a great director and designer and is the brave chap who gave me my first break in the business when he gave me a chance to board for PepperAnn way back in 1998 (yep, it's all Brad's fault!!).

Anyway, check out the great work he and the talented folks are doing for the show. Also check out Jeremy Tin's blog. He's the character designer for the show and his designs are amazing! Beautiful work Brad, and I hope we get to work again!!!!!

Inspiration: Mike Mattesi

One of the great things I've experience lately is meeting and working with Mike Mattesi. He's the founder of the Entertainment Art Academy and the author and artist of Force and Reportage (available through the school). He's a great designer as well as a great teacher. Rock on Mike!!!

Monday, March 19, 2007

Maui Wowie....

More beautiful blogs from around the world...

MelMade
GoGiland
White Koi Studio
Puga Vida
Simone Altimani
Abraham 100
Sandrorasan
The Great Uwe
AWD-SFC
Peter Moehrle
Lucinamatta
Manuele Fior
Hethesrodawa
Mithc Lanai
Goobeetsa
Duedi
Warren Paylado
Igallo
AnimatedLife
10000 Bad Drawings
MaisComment
RjohhB
88SA
Fred Et Martin
Peter Callesen
The Gross Uncle
ChausettenLaine
Ray Returns
Useless75
SkribbleMonkey
Andrea Blasich
Peter Popken
Rose-A-Petits-Pois
RiotInk
500 Toons
LailArt
Vincent Batignole
Daniela Raisig
Pouch Junior
Alexandre Thomas
Atelierico
Paul Bertier
Phil Factor 5
Benjamin Huen
Mais-Pourquoa
Led Poison
Lumeih
Art of Matthew Long
I Will Destroy You
Sash Arsenic
Mike Barth
Richard Gaines
MC Templetons
Design and Concepts

Friday, March 16, 2007

WizardCon 2007

I almost forgot that this weekend, WizardCon comes to Los Angeles! If you're in town, drop in and check out all the amazing things to see. More more information, visit their website.

Monday, March 12, 2007

The Wickedly Talented Kristen Lester

I just finished a year gig at Starz Animation and one of the best things I experienced was working with top, talented people. One of them being Kristen Lester. She is one of the best designers and coolest people in the industry and she's wicked at drawing caricatures. I'm sure in 5 years she'll be one of the hottest young art directors in town!! Check out her blog.

Thursday, March 01, 2007

WonderCon '07

For those in the Bay Area and points anywhere near SanFran, The WonderCon starts this weekend in downtown San Francisco. My booth buddies from Cons before Jose Lopez and Patrick Morgan will be at Artist's Alley selling their books. Unfortunately I won't be able to attend due to my work schedule, but definitely drop by and say hello and tell them John sent ya.

Other buddies who will attend are:

Stephen Silver
David Colman
Louie del Carmen
Hard 8 Crew
Bobby Chiu
Alberto Ruiz.
Ronnie del Carmen and Enrico Casarosa will be at Stuart Ng's Booth to sign their latest book.

I'm really bummed I can't make it this year, but I hope to attend APE next month. Have fun brothers and smoke a cigar for me!!

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Inspiration: The Amazing Phil Dimitriades

Here is the work of my good bud Phil Dimitriades. Not only is he a great artist but he is also an incredible modeler!!! His sets scream cinematic mastery! I love how he explores lighting to set the tone of each piece. His work makes me want to learn more Maya. Truly beautiful my friend. For more amazing work, check out his blog.

Monday, February 26, 2007

Sam Michlap Lecture at EAA

Just want to let folks know that my bud and artist extraordinaire Sam Michlap will be hosting a workshop titled "Film Design" at the Entertainment Art Academy in Glendale on Sunday, March 4 from 11AM - 2PM. Sam will discuss the mechanics of film design as well as his approaches toward production design.

Sam will discuss his ideas about the use of composition and the power of dramatic lighting and color to help tell the right story and emotion. Demos will include digital painting, markers and traditional paint. Sam is one of the best in the industry, and his workshop will be very informative if not inspirational. Definitely not to be missed! For more information, visit the Entertainment Art Academy or call their office at 888-824-2456.

Friday, February 16, 2007

Blogs O'Plenty ... Que wow!!!

Yeah, more awesome blogs from around the world. Here is a very LONG list (was holding back for awhile). Enjoy!!

Boutain
Paco Caballero
Mr.Kone
Stolle Art
Art of J Wood
Studio Flint
Betteo
Rusting Miller
How to Make Plum Sauce
OdderNod
PickTHall Sketches
Celia Calle
Ben Mauro
Freever Sketch
Popiette
Nicolas Arts
Doug Blot
Skiatch
Jessica Plummer
Israel Sanchez
Michael Halford
Dagriz
Anthony Ermio
Cebox Pad
M Posis
Go Do Fredox
Jamie MacD
Richard Vanderwende
Verabee
Art of Branislav Perkovic
Doodle Vision
Pat Boutin
Capitulo Treinta y Tres
Urijevi
Andrew and David
Scott C
Mermuse Sketchbook
Cooked Art
Cesare Asaro
Docos Art
Nigelli
Evs Place
Estuviste Cerca
Eric Vanic
EJ Roy
Luminaut
R Parpan
Francis Vallejo
Bedford Falls Sentinel
Sketch Blaargh
De Tripas
Minus Back
Alex Pelayo
Tavolo Di Sordinato
Touch Skies Chronicles
Kelvin Nguyen
Ron Velasco
Pasquale Venanzio
BlackWing Sketch
Jiasaer
Flip Studios
Der Bloggy
Cristiano Spadavedlia
Kactiguy
Rich Tuzon
Mike Boldt
Mookau 13
Kai the Samurai
Cowshell
CP Luv
Verns Cartoons
Brigette B
En Worrel
Leo Matsuda
Adrian Molina

And I'll be postin' some art next week. And on a personal note, want to give my brother and sister, Steve and Pauline a big congratulation on the birth of my new nephew, Santiago. My niece Xochitl now as a lil bro to guide and teach. Love you guys so much! Ahh, life is good!!!! Have a great weekend.

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Early Wednesday Lovin' ...

Figure every Monday AM I'll try and post some inspiring artists. Enjoy.

Marcos GP
Robot Legion
Lorraine Leber
Artistade 1408
Jackson Dryden
Mikael Bourgouin
Burdick Lyon
Sketchbook Chronicles
Chris Wahl Art
Artifix
Rodrigo Lujan
Fred Cline (Great Art Director!)
Saehoha
Francis Glebas
JP Balmet
Jens Holdener
LongFish
Verossignol
Sebtikh
Coyote Saskia
Woodclinched
Andy Gonsalves
Mike Oviedo
Kimanyen
The Monkey King
Francois Ravard
Marceline Tanguay
Thorsten Hasenkamm
Spot Illustration
Actarus
Grigory Lozinsky
Pareidolie
Jack Robot
Jarrett Young
Puro Sculpture
Guillerge
McTempletons
Casa Munuera
Jako Lobo
Deliriumm Tremens
Lucas Gonzaga
Paper Walker
Andy Chung

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Howdy Y'All ...

Experimenting with the Lasso Tool on Photoshop. Although I'm losing alot of control of my shapes, I really like what comes out.

Monday, January 22, 2007

Friday, January 19, 2007

Gatos y que ...

Sunday, January 14, 2007

Monday morning Love!!!!!!

Urban Barbarian (great stuff)
Todd Wilderman
Luc Desmarchelier
Luis Grane I work with Luis, and he is amazing!!!!!
Dan Platt
Chris Goal
Marraz Kilarixe
J Ferlop Gallery
Zeteos
Alfred Llupia
Joonas Joonas
Vincent Altamore Great, great caricaturist!!!
Creative Talent Network Blog
Sam Rusztyn
Mark Andrew Bailey
Vinton Heuck
Yarrow and Carrie Cheney
Safdarail
En-B
JC Sketchblog
Gerald Draws
Robert MacKenzie
Mahoas
Craig Berry
PrakashTopsy
Willie Real
Fresh Zebra
Nathan Sisler
MisterMeh
Skill of the Vagabond
Sketchbook Chronicles
RetroActivities
Jie Studio
Vincent Di
Sunny Apinchapong
Ying Guang
Limbolo
Von Kummant
Andrew Bosley
Christian Alzmann

Fairfield Short (Unfortunately, this short is shelved, but just look at the amazing work and check out its artists!!!)

Old Children's books Another great resorce!

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Yum!!

Sam the Man
Darlieness
TangoLand
Anna Gopin
Jess x Two
Sting Area
Klumsyk
Mbkkr
Mi-Bulin
the Eel Blog
Benerd
Scott Morse
RD Sullivan
Rafa Toro
Thomas Perkins
Seiro Stuff
Konefal
Baz Designs
Brian Morante
Scribble Scratches
Kevin Swartz
Shane Prigmore
Tirui
Kelsey Mann

And these sites for great reference and inspiration:
Picture Book Illustration
Today's Inspiration
Retro Kid

Tuesday, January 02, 2007

Inspiration - Billy George

The incredible Billy George. I was first exposed to Billy's work when I saw his development work for the Emperor's New Groove. His stuff is amazing! He also does comics in the horror vane. Great creatures, beautiful compositions! check out his site. Hope he starts a blog soon!

Monday, December 18, 2006

I Feel Great!!!!!!!!!

I Feel Great
Love this commercial!!!

Friday, December 15, 2006

Le meow ...

Monday, December 11, 2006

Sunday, December 10, 2006

Sunday, December 03, 2006

Mas Eye Candy...

Y otro mas artistos increibles...(Some more damn amazing talented folk)

Paper Ammo
Vidieu
Tyree Dillihay
The Smoking Pencil
Randy Bantog
The Wild Kat
Jessica Huang
Sketchwich
Anders Lazaret
Mark Montague
Wouter Tulp
Jasib Seiler
Mathieu Reynes
Martin Cote
Frasier Jewel
Himushi
The Feeb
Agreda
Pasto
Liquid Stone
Toby Cypress
Criminal Master Mind
Souvlaki

Friday, December 01, 2006

EAA Workshop with Denise Fuller

My buddy and ubertalented artist Denise Fuller will be hosting a workshop titled "Understanding the Layout Process: 2D & 3D" this Sunday, December 3 at the Entertainment Art Academy Entertainment Art Academy from 11 AM-2PM. She's been a layout artist, development and Concept designer for Feature Films and Video Games. Her work is just amazing!!!!