8.29.2011

Seinar Fleet Systems Labbit T.I.E. Advanced

One of the custom toys I will be selling at the Vinyl Thoughts Custom Vinyl Toy Art Show next month in Dallas. This is a mash-up of a 1978 MPC Darth Vader's TIE Fighter model kit and a KidRobot Labbit.

Approximately 4.75"H x 8"W x 6.75"L

More info on the show at their Facebook Page.

UPDATE: The KRonikle did a nice post about the T.I.E. Labbit!
UPDATE: Got a nice mention over at Rampaged Reality!
UPDATE: Got a nice little write up over at Toys are Evil!
UPDATE: Another nice mention at Killabeez!

More photos after the break...

Space Junk!™ Logo



Space Junk!™ Logo

This is the logo for my new trading card idea. The type setting is Kerpow from House Industries Photo Lettering site. It's a great service. They gave me a nice little nod on their blog!

www.spacejunkcards.com

8.25.2011

An open letter to Topps

Dear Topps,

I just picked up some Wacky Packages (which I have loved since I was a kid) for 3.99 a pop and all I get now is 3 cards and a stick of crappy gum? That’s basically a buck a card and $0.99 for a stick of gum. With the economy the way it is, you should be ashamed of yourselves. I’m sad to say I won’t be buying any more cards until you either drop the price or start putting in more cards per pack.

Sincerely,

Jason Chalker

8.24.2011

Space Junk!™

Space Junk!™ P1


Space Junk!™ P1 Back Space Junk!™ P2 Space Junk!™ P2 Back

Space Junk! is my new trading card idea. I will have oversized (5"x7") preview cards with me at the Fan Days convention in Arlington, TX in October. I don't know if this is something people will be into or not, so I'm doing the samples before I go full bore and make the first series. There will be 4 different preview cards. These are the fronts and backs of the first two cards. (Click the images to view them larger)

Feel free to let me know what you think!
www.spacejunkcards.com

Threadless Loves Horror

Monstrous by Manly Art

Frankie by Manly Art

I have two designs up for voting in the Threadless Loves Horror competition. If you like one or both of them, PLEASE go vote for it. $5 and a "Notify me if..." would be greatly appreciated!

You can either click on the nifty widgets to the right -->
or click on the links below.

8.02.2011

Lego Indy

Lego Indy by Manly Art
Lego Indy, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.
A little more Lego fun!

The lego version of the Temple of Doom teaser poster.

Ink on Bristol. Digital color and type.

8.01.2011

Lego Dracula

Lego Dracula by Manly Art
Lego Dracula, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.
I survived my first year as an exhibitor at San Diego Comic-Con. It was an interesting experience. Very different from any con I've ever had a table at. I think it went pretty well.

On a completely unrelated subject, here is a Dracula Mini-fig mini-painting!

4"x6" Acrylic on illustration board.

7.13.2011

Maddox Banner

Maddox Banner by Manly Art
Maddox Banner, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.
The art for my banner at San Diego Comic-Con.

Look for it and come on by! Small Press Area: Table M-9

7.10.2011

Major Maddox Activity Page

Major Maddox Activity Page by Manly Art
Major Maddox Activity Page, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.
I decided to have a little fun with the line art for a print I will have with me at San Diego Comic-Con this year. If you're going to be at the convention, stop by and say "Hi"! I will be in the Small Press area at table M-9.

Print Maddox and break out the crayons! Oh, and make sure and read the Adventures of Major Maddox at www.MajorMaddox.com.

7.08.2011

The Milk Run

I'm excited to announce that my first Major Maddox comic, The Milk Run, is in the can and off to the printer!

I will have the comics with me at San Diego Comic-Con week after next. It's 48 pages of space adventure goodness! They will be selling for $10 each. You can find me at table M-9 in the Small Press area. After the convention, they will go on sale at The Manly Art Shop

In the meantime, you can read Major Maddox for free at www.majormaddox.com. The story will be updating weekdays until the story finishes in a few weeks. Go check it out!

7.04.2011

Captain America

Captain America by Manly Art
Captain America, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.
Happy 4th of July!
from Captain America’s Bicentennial Battles, Marvel Treasury Special 1976
Art by the great Jack Kirby.

6.30.2011

Maddox is Back!

Major Maddox Trading Card Style Sticker

As we draw closer and closer to San Diego Comic-Con, Maddox will be updating every weekday until the end of “The Milk Run”!

The Adventures of Major Maddox will be in the Small Press area at Comic-Con, table M-9. Come by and say “Hi”.

Major Maddox

6.29.2011

Falcon Gunner Luke

Falcon Gunner Luke
Falcon Gunner Luke, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.
Mini-Painting Commission I just finished.

4.5"x6" Acrylic on illustration board.

*I made a few changes and uploaded the new image. This one works much better.

6.20.2011

Lo Pan Express Tee

Lo Pan Express Tee by Manly Art
Lo Pan Express Tee, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.
Lo Pan Express t-shirts are now available at the Manly Art Shop!

Buy one here: manlyart.bigcartel.com/product/lo-pan-express-tee

David Lo Pan is back with two wives and a monkey monster to chauffeur his heavenly hotrod through the hell of the too-cool-to-stay-dead sinners. Lo Pan's not such a bad guy... he wants what every red-blooded man wants... to go off and rule the universe from beyond the grave.

The Chinese characters say "Lo Pan Express".

6.17.2011

Slag Brothers

Slag Brothers by Manly Art
Slag Brothers, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.
Here's a little Friday fun. I gave the Slag Brothers the Big Dady Roth treatment. Will other Wacky Racers be showing up in similar fashion? You'll just have to wait and see!

Check it out full size so you can see all the halftone goodness!

6.16.2011

Bloodfest 14

Bloodfest 14 by Manly Art
Bloodfest 14, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.
Well, it's that time of year again. Here is this years t-shirt art for the Huns RFC Bloodfest Rugby Tournament in Austin, TX.

If you're in the area and want to go, you can get more info HERE.

6.06.2011

Topa Chefa

Topa Chefa by Manly Art
Topa Chefa, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.
Hey gang! I have a new design up for voting at Threadless. It's for their Muppets design contest. If you like it, I would appreciate any votes and a "Notify me if this is printed" (apparently those are pretty important).

You can vote here: disney.threadless.com/themuppets/submission/412/

Thanks!

5.30.2011

Lo Pan Express Tee Design

Lo Pan Express Tee Design, originally uploaded by Manly Art.
Hey Gang, Just a reminder I have my Lo Pan Express design up for vote at Qwertees. Please go vote for it if you'd like to wear this fine piece of art. :)

The Chinese text says "Lo Pan Express".

You can vote for it here: www.qwertee.com/product/lo-pan-express/. Spread the word!

5.27.2011

Club Krayt

Club Krayt, originally uploaded by Manly Art.
Club Krayt! The hottest exotic entertainment in the Outer Rim. Conveniently located near the Mos Eisley Space Port on Tatooine. This print features Ryden Onyu, a smokin' Togruta who has won the Miss Binary Exotic Dance Off three years running.

The Aurek-Besh translation:
Club Krayt
The Outer Rim's Finest Exotic Entertainment
Mos Eisley, Tatooine

Available as a print here.

5.24.2011

Lo Pan Express T-shirt

Lo Pan Express T-shirt, originally uploaded by Manly Art.
Hey Gang! I have a t-shirt up for voting at Qwertees. If you could help me out and cast a vote, I'd appreciate it! Daddy's got some bills to pay. :)

You can vote for it here.

5.23.2011

Signed "Jilted" Print

Signed "Jilted" Print, originally uploaded by Manly Art.
I was able to get Carrie Fisher to sign one of my "Jilted" prints this weekend at the Dallas Comic-Con. She was really nice.

The autograph reads:
For my ex boyfriend Jason, I'll never forgive you for this! - Carrie Fisher

I think she liked it. However, I'm not sure if the unforgivable act was dumping her or making the print in the first place. :)

5.20.2011

Bean Pot Toiz Sticker Design

Bean Pot Toiz Sticker Design, originally uploaded by Manly Art.
This the sticker/business card I designed for Bean Pot Toiz. We were going for a Wacky Packages feel. Grego and Stacie are the nicest couple in the world. Go to conventions and buy their toys. We were going for a Wacky Packages feel.

Jinkies!

Jinkies!, originally uploaded by Manly Art.
Velma's trying to do a little light reading by candlelight in a haunted mansion and that pesky Casper just won't leave her alone! What's a girl to do?

I'll these and my Batgirl prints with me at the Dallas Comic-Con this weekend. If you're in the DFW area, come by and say "Hi". I'm at table 209.

Available as a print here.

5.16.2011

Occupational Hazard

Occupational Hazard, originally uploaded by Manly Art.
This is a homage to my favorite era of pin-up art. In particular to Gil Elvgren, in my humble opinion, the greatest pin-up artist of all time. I wish I was in his league as a painter, but I feel I at least got in the parking lot of the ballpark with this one.

15"x20" Acrylic on illustration board.

Available as a print here.

5.14.2011

Tumblr

I now have one. If you are so inclined, you can check it out HERE.

5.13.2011

Jilted

Jilted, originally uploaded by Manly Art.
"Well, Jake." said the mystery woman. "You look just fine down there... slithering in the mud like vermin. You're not going to get away from me this time."
"It's good to see ya sweetheart!" Jake said sheepishly.
"You contemptible pig!" she said icily. "I remained celibate for you. I stood in the back of a cathedral waiting, in celibacy, for you with 300 friends and relatives in attendance. My uncle hired the best Romanian caterers in the state. To obtain the seven limousines for the wedding party, my father used up his last favors with Mad Pete Trullo. So, for me, for my mother, my grandmother, my father, my uncle and for the common good... I must now kill you... and your brother."

This is a print I did for the upcoming Dallas Comic-Con. Carrie Fisher will be signing autographs and I thought I'd do something a little different. I loved her character in The Blues Brothers. Her beauty salon was called "Curl Up and Dye". How awesome is that?

Prints are available HERE.

5.03.2011

Spy vs. Spy

Spy vs. Spy, originally uploaded by Manly Art.
Apparently it is the 50th Anniversary of "Spy vs. Spy" from Mad Magazine. SvS was probably my favorite strip in the magazine when I was growing up.

So, in honor of the two sneaks turning 50, I did this little dawing. Enjoy!
(It looks best at full size. Click on the image to view it larger.)

4.29.2011

McBess x Mediatemple Design Contest, Judged by The Fox Is Black

This is my entry for the competition. The idea is to design a t-shirt for Mediatemple's 140 Team using assets drawn by McBess.

The 140 Team is Mediatemple's support team. I imagine that doing hosting/computer support would be similar to whacking yourself in the head with an axe, and being happy about it. Thus, my design. :)

If you like it (and are signed up on Flickr), please click the image and "Favorite" it on Flickr. I could definitely use the swag that's up for grabs. If you want to enter yourself, go HERE.

4.28.2011

Venture Brothers Goodness!

TimTom Dr. Girlfriend Kevin
I was in a Venture Brothers mood tonight and felt like doing some drawing just for fun. Here's TimTom, Dr. Girlfriend and Kevin for your viewing pleasure!

All pieces are available at The Manly Art Shop.

4"x6" Ink on Watercolor Paper

4.26.2011

Clarence Shrugg: YouJoint.com Cub Reporter

I've been working with a soon-to-be-launched automotive enthusiast forum called YouJoint. The concept behind YouJoint is that the forum members write the articles.

YouJoint decided they wanted a mascot. I recommended we go with something that had a Rat Fink feel to it. I came up with Clarence, the deranged doppleganger of Oscar Madison, cub reporter for YouJoint.com. As disturbung as this may seem, I'm very happy with how he came out. Oh, I do have one warning: Ladies, if Clarence asks for "an exclusive", stay on your toes. And don't drink anything he gives you. Just sayin'.

If you love cars and have a knack for writing, visit YouJoint, they are currently looking for writers. You might get to work with Clarence.

4.22.2011

Godzilla Commission

Godzilla Commission, originally uploaded by Manly Art.
This is a commission painting I did this week. It's for a friends son's 16th birthday. The guy LOVES Godzilla. He also wanted something that (if possible) would glow in the dark and/or look good under a black light. The moon, eye and flame glow in the dark and the lettering (Japanese for Godzilla) is in florescent paint so mission accomplished! This was my first time doing Godzilla art and I'm happy how it turned out.

Speaking of commissions... I am currently taking commissions for drawings and paintings. Prices for drawings start at $30, small paintings start at $120 and large paintings (like Godzilla) start at $450. Drop me a line at jasonp(at)manlyart.com if you're interested!

Godzilla- Acrylic on illustration board. 15"x20" (matted area 12.5"x17.5")

4.18.2011

Spectrum 18

Spectrum 18, originally uploaded by Manly Art.
I got my official acceptance letter today. I am very honored and humbled to announce that my print, Forbidden Love, was accepted into Spectrum 18! For those who aren't familiar with the publication, Spectrum's mission is "To promote the fantastic arts and provide an annual showcase for contemporary artists."

I'm praying that they don't realize they made a mistake putting me in this book full of awesome artists until after it's been printed. :)

If you are so inclined, you can purchase a print HERE.

4.15.2011

Dallas Observer Cover

Dallas Observer Cover
Dallas Observer Cover, originally uploaded by Manly Art.
I got my first Dallas Observer cover art assignment this past week. The basis of the concept is that three of the mayoral candidates for Dallas are pretty much interchangeable. The art director came up with the idea to make a paper doll where the accessories are the only difference between the candidates.

You can read the article HERE.

Note: Updated to the final cover art.

4.13.2011

From Russia With Love

From Russia With Love, originally uploaded by manlyartjpc.
Continuing my series of retro versions of the posters for the original Sean Connery Bond movies. I'm really enjoying the loose illustration style for these. It's a fun style to add to my bag of tricks. As always, comments are welcome.

4.04.2011

Beatles/ Kubrick Lord of the Rings Print

My Beatles/Kubrick Lord of the Rings poster design is now available as a print!

You can check it out HERE.

3.19.2011

Texas! (Table Postcard)

Table Postcard, originally uploaded by manlyartjpc.
This is a postcard style table sign for my upcoming wedding reception. To tie in with our western themed rehearsal dinner, we decided to name all the tables after cities and towns in Texas. I made 12 of these in all. The 'Texas' letters I made from scratch.

Chalker Illustration + Design

Just revamped my site and went live with it. Go by and take a look!

Chalker Illustration + Design

3.08.2011

Naughty Betty, Peeping Fred

Naughty Betty, Peeping Fred, originally uploaded by manlyartjpc.
Here are some of the drawings/commissions I did at Staple! 2011.

Thanks to everyone who came by my table. I had a the best Staple! yet. It was a blast. See you there next year!

D Magazine...

Rehearsal Dinner Invite

D Magazine's Bridal Buzz blog had a nice little post featuring some of my work. Check it out here!

3.04.2011

Weekend Events!

Knight of Swords Painting, originally uploaded by manlyartjpc.
If you happen to be in the vicinity of Lauderhill, FL, go check out the Super Punch! Tarot art show at Bear & Bird Gallery. My painting of the King of Swords will be there along with a LOT of kick-ass art for the rest of the deck. The opening is Saturday, March 5.

I will be in Austin this weekend for the Staple! Independent Media Expo on Saturday and Sunday. Click on the the little flier to the right to get all the info. I will have prints, t-shirts, and original art with me and I'll be taking commissions for drawings and sketch cards. If you're in the Austin area, stop by! You won't regret it.

3.03.2011

Fabulous Monsters of Discoland #1 - Lincolnstein

Lincolnstein is featured in this issue of Fabulous Monsters of Discoland because of his ability to emancipate the dance floor with his smooth moves and a bitchin' pop-n-lock routine that'll make your jaw hit the floor. Move over Travolta, Honest Abe is about to take you to school!

Available as a print here.

2.25.2011

¡Viva Las Vegas!

Bachelor Bash, originally uploaded by manlyartjpc.
I'm heading off to my Bachelor Bash in Vegas this weekend!

As a thank you to my buddies who could make the trip, I had t-shirts made to commemorate the (hopefully) awesome weekend we're about to have. Hope you like the shirts guys!

Cheers!

2.22.2011

Bond, James Bond...




Goldfinger

I decided to give myself a bit of a design excercise this week. I've started making my own retro versions of posters for the original Sean Connery Bond movies. It's been a lot of fun. The style is much looser than how I normally work. I think they came out OK. Comments are welcome.

The poster for Dr. No plays off of Dr. No's mechanical hand and the opening credits for the movie. The opening credits are really nice with that classic 60's feel.

For Goldfinger, I decided to feature the Nazi gold bar that 007 uses to get his foot in the door with Goldfinger and the iconic gold painted girl. I guess there's a message in there somewhere about excessive greed being deadly or something. :)

Hope you like it!

2.18.2011

LX Forums Jolly Roger

LX Forums Jolly Roger- Color, originally uploaded by manlyartjpc.
LX Forums asked me to do my take on their logo to put on t-shirts, stickers, etc. This is the color version. You can see their existing forum logo here.

If you can't tell, LX Forums is an automotive centric site. :)

BTW- If you are in the SoCal area, LX is hosting the 6th Annual Spring Festival on March 26th, 2011 in Irvine, CA. You can get the details here.

2.09.2011

pmG Dare To Share $10 CG Software Challenge

This looks like a pretty sweet deal if you are interested in trying out some high -end 3-D software for cheap!
pmG Dare To Share $10 CG Software Challenge

2.02.2011

Rabbit Calendar

Rabbit Calendar, originally uploaded by manlyartjpc.
Hey, did you know that February 3rd is the Chinese New Year this year? Did you also know it's the year of the rabbit? Well now you do!

This is a self promo piece I will be mailing out soon to art directors, clients, etc. If you want a quick reference calendar on your screen, feel free to use it as your desktop image. All I ask is that you don't remove my logo/contact/copyright info. Thanks!