City of Octavia

This was a painting is a concept for the city of Octavia, described in Italo Calvino's "Invisible Cities."

Created under the guidance of Annis Naeem! Thanks for the tips, Annis!

We all have one...

That one relative that you were/are scared of...

Boogie Down Box


This playset came about from living in New York City and being around its dance culture. Each section represents different places where you might see people dancing: the practice studio, the club scene, the subway, even in front of a bodega.

It even folds into a nice boombox! (I'm looking at YOU, fellow 80's kids!)

Friends featured: Erik Otto, Jimbo, Scott, Ephrat, Hanna, Cam, Tine. Also Ferris Bueller and Mr. T (who I don't know personally) and myself (who I know sorta well).

Also, thanks to everyone who suggested a name for the playset!

Dexter Duncan













This character is based on the fictional city of Armilla from Italo Calvino's "Invisible Cities". Dexter Duncan is the Mr. Fix-it of a deteriorating city--a repairman, plumber, crimefighter.

I imagined him being created in a similar vein to the BrothersFree toys, using real materials (cloth, metal, rubber) and having a TON of accessories while also being fully poseable.

Oh, and he has a trumpet too. . . and suction cups. . . because toys are always cooler when they hang.

Rocky the Rhino

EDIT: Updated with ideation sketches











Toy project: design a plush. The inspiration for Rocky was my uncle who, when we were growing up, never really bought us toys in the "toy-ish" sense but got us useful things like backpacks and travel/exploration equipment--so more "Discovery Channel" than "Cartoon Network."

Snap-A-Jeep















The project was to create a toy vehicle. I based mine on the Jeepney--the Philippines' answer to mass transit coupled with crazy customization. Shown here is the final presentation piece as well as some brainstorming/development.

Invisible Cities, continued

Turtle concepts for the City of Armilla...

Early concepts...





More to come very soon...

The Life of Pi













I read this book last year (or was it the year before?) and, today I felt inspired to this piece--with Sergio Toppi in my head...

"Octavia"

























"Octavia"

From Italo Calvino's Invisible Cities:
More development on Octavia, the city made of rope. The first two images are of the "heart", necessary for the constant rebuilding of a decaying city. "Pods" connect to the heart and simultaneously act as workplaces and living quarters.

"Hodgepodge 101"

A whole lot of random stuff. Bear with me.
Gracias!

Written at bottom: "One of the best ways to draw is to be stranded . . .or have your car serviced."












The one and only Boogie . . .












Just a bit concept stuff for a personal project I'm working on. More of this to come . . .