Beware The Lucha Shark!

I rocked this piece as the toy packaging & promo art for Ben Spencer's Lucha Sharks action figures. This is the first time I've done artwork for a toy, so I was super stoked. From the start, I wanted to give this a similar vibe to that of the old G.I. Joe toy packaging, with all that excitement & promise of adventure in every figure.

The Lucha Sharks will also be available at C2E2, at the Nerd City booth (The Block #967). For more info on these toothy customers, visit www.luchasharks.blogspot.com!

"Easy places to get away to. Easy limbs languid all around you."
- Dave C.

Clawbber!

I was fortunate to rock this pinup art for an upcoming release of Brandon M. Barker's Warlords of Wor series. It features the powerful Clawbber in a fight for his life against some lethal vine tentacles, no doubt the agents of his vile nemesis, Bog-Nar!

This issue of Warlords of Wor will be debuting at C2E2, later this month. Brandon & company can be found near my setup in The Block, on the convention floor. Visit www.warlordsofwor.blogspot.com for more info!

"Collapse! Unload it! Pop, pop! I must accumilate!"
- Dave C.

"Original Energy"

"Original Energy" / 18 x 24"
watercolor, acrylic & ink on canvas

Here's another new piece for 2013. This one was inspired by a few lines from the Walt Whitman poem, "Song of Myself."

"Bust a Travis Bickle when I feel that I'm getting pushed. Don't step to me, cause you're gonna get mushed."

- King Gum Crosland

"The Phantom Shithouse"

I never would have guessed that, one day, I'd be illustrating an evil, sentient outhouse. And I've been in an actual outhouse, so I realize how truly horrifying a walking & sloshing version of one would be.


This piece was created for the designer of The Phantom Shithouse, Kyle Thye. You can learn more about the odiferous oddity above on Kyle's blog.


"So you should pump this shit, like they do in the future."
- David C.

"Explorer 1"

I was just messing around in my sketchbook before work, this morning. I've been on a real space & underwater exploration kick, lately.


"Two outta the five of these fuses are wired live. If I wanna survive I gotta FIND THOSE DETONATORS!"
- Dave C.

Vancouver Debrief!

At last, here are photos of the art I created while I was in Vancouver, a few weeks ago. These works include three large live art paintings I whipped up alongside Jim Mahfood & Troy Nixey at the Hennessy Lounge, plus some color drawings I rocked for the friendly crowd during Vancouver Comic-Con.

The live art pieces above were created under the smooth influence of Hennessy & ginger ale, with random shots of Patron thrown in for good measure. I also managed to paint all three of these while simultaneously dancing my proverbial ass off. DJ Mykro Douglas absolutely crushed it, that night!

To top it all off, I had an unbelievable view of downtown Vancouver, the bay and points beyond, all from my hotel balcony. I couldn't help but nab a few snapshots! 

 Food One and I had a fabulous time. The people of British Columbia were very, VERY good to us. I was totally blown away by my very first visit to Vancouver. Many thanks to the fans and friends who came out to show support. And a huge dollop of gratitude to Leonard, Andrew, Troy and everyone else who conspired to make the Live Art Funk Jam and Vancouver Comic Con such a wonderful success!

"Ya just can't stop! Got ta party on!"
- David

Holiday Art Sale!

Just in time for Cyber-Monday, I've launched my HOLIDAY ART SALE! I'm offering a selection of original drawings, sketches & paintings. Available works include:

• Color sketches from JARFACE
• Football art from my Gridiron series
• Watercolor & ink drawings from my Dangerous Women series
• and more!

This is a landmark event, as I rarely sell my original sketches. It's also the first time I've ever offered my football artwork for sale. And everything is reasonably priced, with some pieces going for as low as $55. You can't beat that with a bat!

So whether you're buying a gift for a loved one or simply treating yourself to a new piece for your own collection, nothing says "You're the bees knees," quite like original art! Visit DaveCrosland.com to check out the work and make your purchase today!

* All prices include shipping in the USA.
* Please inquire for International shipping quote.
* Contact hiredmeat@gmail.com with any Holiday Art Sale questions or concerns.

"If you wanna make a snowman, I'll help you make one, 1 - 2 - 3! And if you wanna take a sleigh ride, the ride's on me!"

- David C.

Football Drawings Abound

"Step To The Line"

"Mad Pressure"

"Not-So-Hot Pursuit"

These are a few new works from my ever-growing series of football drawings. Enjoy!


"Birds flyin' high, you know how I feel. Sun in the sky, you know how I feel..."
- David

October Art

Hello, all! It's been a long while since I last posted. So I thought I'd treat you to some recent drawings from the month of October. Enjoy!

"Behave or be slayed, cause I will be damned if mine ever decays."
- David C.

Recent Commissions

I knocked out two more drawings from the ever-dwindling list of commissions I've been catching up on. First up is (no lie) "Sexy Tony Stark." And he's followed by "Inspirational Billy Dee Williams." I tell ya, there's just no predicting what the kids'll want, these days.


"The sun is filled with ice & gives no warmth at all. The sky was never blue. The stars are raindrops searching for a place to fall. And I never cared for you."
- David C.

New Art's Bubbling Up

I've been offline for a couple weeks, and thought I'd check in with tidbits. It's been a super-busy autumn, so far. A large new project has come along, so I've been sinking my teeth into that. Of course, in between those panels and pages, I've been sketching like a maniac. Above are some quick photos of drawings I rocked last Saturday, during a Los Angeles Derby Dolls bout. Also, there are a couple pieces inspired by a flurry of football games I watched the following day.


Oh, and the top image is a snapshot of my progress on "Coral Carnivore," from my process blog, Alphabet Attack. More to come on that piece and more, next week!


"Got the drugs, but need a hot one that'll make me go, 'Damn!' With the most banging guts that I ever have smashed! If you got it, push it up on me, 'cause I'm feelin' dat ass! Know what I mean? Where's it at!?"
- King Gum

"Crouch"

I actually started this piece during a symposium at Tr!ckster, back in July. Then I worked on it bit by bit, over a month or so. I finally put the kibosh on her today, after fidgeting with the blade a bunch. It's funny... I didn't realize back when I started this, but her pose is totally a study for the "Original Energy" drawing I posted recently. Guess I've got a real thing for crouching female warrior creatures!


The piece measures 9" x 12" and is made of watercolors, gouache & ink on paper. Whoo-paint!


"The brains talk, but the will to live is dead. And prayer can't travel so far, these days."
- Dave