Mechanical Batman II

Mechanical Batman II

2.5x3.5

Ink

My second attempt at drawing a mechanical Batman. The design is very different from the first, very challenging to come up with mechanical pieces. I'll improve eventually...hopefully.

Mechanical Batman I

Mechanical Batman I

2.5x3.5

Ink

My attempt at drawing a mechanical Batman. It turn out to look more like a cat than a bat, probably because of the ears. I should have made them longer. I'll be drawing another mechanical batman, see if that one turns out better.

Megatron and Optimus

Megatron and Optimus Prime

2.5x3.5

Watercolor

I can't wait for the new Transformers movie and what better way to celebrate then by drawing both Megatron and Optimus. I decided to make these into one art piece, since you can't have a hero without a villain. Originally, I was going to used makers but watercolor is more fun to work with.

Yuko Suzuhana

Yuko Suzuhana

2.5x3.5

Graphite

This is a drawing of vocalist Yuko Suzuhana from Wagakki Band. It's a rock band that uses classical Japanese instruments in combination with standard rock instruments. I really love the sound of this band. You can check out there video here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_xTet06SUo

El Longe Moco

El Longe Moco

2.5x3.5

Ink

Another character played by Mexican comedian Eugenio Derbez. Just look up "Instructions Not Included" and you will know who I am talking about. He used to have a popular show in the late 90's.

Chef Pepe Roni

Chef Pepe Roni

2.5x3.5

 Ink

This is one of many characters played by Eugenio Derbez. He is a well knows Mexican comedian and director of the movie "Instructions Not Included". Have any of you seen it?

Sailor Moon

Sailor Moon Cosplayer
2.5x3.5
Ink

"Fighting evil by moon light, winning love by day light." I can't believe I remember those lyrics to the intro song of Sailor Moon. Then again I never miss the show, one of the few anime shows I grew up on. I know it was show for girls, but there was something special about this one. Until, this day I only watched season 1 and 2.

Old Taylor, Perona Cosplayer, and Code Talker

The new ACEO's are now for sale, or more correctly for bid, on e-bay. Sorry for the delay. e-Bay link on your right.

Old Taylor

Perona Cosplayer

Code Talker

Now on Sale

These are the ACEO's now available on eBay. The link to eBay will always be on right of my blog. However, here it is, my eBay shop. All done with watercolor.  

Punished Snake

Evil Eddie Deux

Princess Julia

Tribute To V

New ACEO (trading card) for sale. A small tribute to V from V for Vendetta. Yes, I saw this film a few weeks ago. Took me long enough. This film made me want to start a revolution, an art revolution that is. Plus, that is the feeling I wanted to go with, since it's the main theme of the film. Will be up for the next 7 days.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181237242561

 

Mechanical Monster

A new item is for sale on e-bay, that of course means that the previous sale has ended. However, this new item will be, on the bigger perspective of things, new design for my Mechanical Eden. An environment that developed from one of my 16x20 pieces I did in 2011 for an art show. Well, like the last sale, I only made a limited run of this lino block, like it should be, of 25.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181230487791

Now on Etsy

I have been busy with work, but you can now buy my trade mark digital prints on Japanese Rice Paper on Etsy.com. Also, there is only 3 days left on my current sale on e-bay for one of my original ACEO lino block prints. It's a good deal really, and it's a limited run too. After, this sell I will be moving on to the next item for sale.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181226454733

http://www.etsy.com/shop/DigitalChronicles

Lino Block Print's in The Works

I have been making prints during my free time. I didn't touch any of my lino blocks until recently. Since I now know the fundamentals for doing a limited run of prints. My work will be available for sale on e-bay once I'm done with all the prints. So stay tune for that. In the time being check the photos below of the prints I have been working on. If you want information on a piece and what it symbolizes leave me a comment. I'll gladly answer.

Welcome To LA

 Mechanical Beast

For Freedom: Tribute To V

New ACEO Auction

The new items are now up for sale on e-bay. So bid, bid, bid!! [ This auction is now close. ]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/jjcruz00/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3686

New ACEO's (Art Cards, Editions and Originals)

This will be the ACEO's I will be selling soon on e-bay. I need to write a brief  description of the art pieces first. That way, when I sell on e-bay, I can simply copy and paste rather then writing on the spot. It is always better to be prepared before hand. The first 3 images is old work I did in college 3 or 2 years ago in illustration class. I decided to turn that work into Art Cards, Edition and Originals. Now, the last image is some thing new I will be doing. It will be along the lines of entertainment design and story boarding in ACEO format. I am going for that sketchy look, but I will try to keep it clean. That was my first attempt. Anyway, feel free to click on the images

Sketches

Here are sketches of my art pieces that will be in the 8-Bit show. As you can see it is a messy process of capturing my thoughts or ideas onto paper. I have to work quickly, otherwise I might lose that image in my head. After that I just clean the sketch on Photoshop. This is also the same process I use when I design a character, I keep on developing ideas or improving the character before I decide on a final piece. Although some people tell me to slow down on my sketching.

Funny Expressions

Here is the latest e-bay auction for ACEO's. Did I mention it's a set of 5. It was done with a water brush and ink. and like always, the auction lasts for 7 days. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ACEO-Original-Drawing-Funny-Expressions-By-JJCruz-/181049445291?pt=Art_Drawings&hash=item2a27634bab *this auction has ended.

Welcome To LA

My first ACEO lithograph called "Welcome To LA". Now to test some prints and figure how many to actually print. This piece has to do with the air pollution in LA, because of it's geographical location, the pollution just can't go anywhere. It basically locked in. That's why I did the gas mask, which I think people should wear in LA. The building behind the mask is LA's City Hall. At least part of it.

Mask and Patterns

Working with mask's and patterns. I like the turn out for the first and third drawing, because of the contrast. Second drawing seems to be blending in with the color of the card stock. Oh well.

Lion, Ocelot, & Sitatunga

Here are some animals I drew using a calligraphy pen. Although, I think I should be more loose when using the calligraphy pen. I still tend on wanting to use it as a regular pen, and that's a big no no.