Big Works In Progress

Here are a few works-in-progress photos, featuring two new drawings. I haven't worked larger than 14 x 18" in awhile, so pieces this big make for an exciting workout. It's nuts how much of your body you can put into the drawing process, when you do things at a larger scale.

Putting my back into it,
- Dave 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

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

NFL Week Two: Cowboys vs. 49ers

I churned out these drawings while watching the Dallas Cowboys play the San Francisco 49ers, this past Sunday. They're each 11x12", watercolor & ink on paper.

Joined by my pal Mitch & his Fantasy League buddies, we took over a long table at South in Santa Monica, and soaked up the wall-to-wall gridiron action. The place had something like 20 TVs, each one playing a football game. It was also packed to the gills with screaming fans, beer lovers & chicken-wing devourers! This being my first full-tilt sports bar experience in a long while, I couldn't resist the opportunity to draw some of the local wildlife, along with the action on the screen.

"#45"

"Kickoff"

"Romooooo!"

"Femme Football 1"

"Femme Football 2"

"Beset Back"

"2-for-1 Incompletion"

"Gator Wing Love"

I've also got some killer drawings from the Bills vs. Raiders game. They're larger and take a bit longer to scan. But I'm hoping to have them posted by the end of this week.

"I got ta love ya, Olga! You got to help me, pleeeeeeas-uh!"
- Dave

NFL Week One - Steelers vs. Ravens

These are some of the drawings I churned out while watching the Pittsburgh Steelers get stomped out by the Baltimore Ravens, this past Sunday. Damn, it feels good to have football season back in full swing!

"They're wearing steel that's bright and true. They carry news that must get through."
- Dave

Drawings from NFL Season Opener - Saints v. Packers

These are drawings I created last night, while enjoying the NFL's season opener -- The New Orleans Saints at The Green Bay Packers.

It was a spectacular game, with seemingly impossible catches, lightening-quick kickoff returns, one human barrel roll and one vicious uppercut to an unexpecting lineman's jaw! Definitely the high impact face-off one would expect to see from the last two seasons' Super Bowl Champions. Of course, Green Bay -- being the current title-holders -- came out like bulldozers, building a healthy lead from the very start of the game. But the Saints were no slouches, as Drew Brees lead them on several comeback drives. In the end, they nearly tied it up. But a 00 second goal line stand plucked the last petal on that daisy. The final score was 42 - 34. Packers win.

Many thanks to Madman Mitch for recommending The Cozy Inn in Culver City, for our venue. It's a fine drinking establishment, loaded with down-to-earth barflies and sports fans. Honestly, the gruff (yet friendly) atmosphere of the joint was a grounding & welcome change from my usual haunts.

I'm hoping to catch at least one more Week One game this weekend. So look forward to more next week!

"You and me... that's a history... of liiiiiies!"
- King Gum

"When Will Peyton Play?"

Here's the finished painting of an illustration I showed the drawing for, a couple weeks ago. It's based on the continuing mystery of when Colts quarterback Peyton Manning will return to active duty. Neck surgeries and rehabilitation abound... Click here to read more about the topic.

The piece is 9 x 12", and was completed using an acrylic, collage & pastel technique I've mashed together in my laboratory. Now that the NFL & college ball seasons are kicking into full swing, I'm hoping these next few months will see me churning out works like this, en masse. Oh yeah!

"Too little too late, as the last man goosh! Took no prisoners -- Moosh! Rap ambush!"
King Gum

Peyton Manning Black & White

Just thought I'd share this drawing for an illustration I'm working on, regarding The Colts and Peyton Manning's questionable start for the NFL's regular season.

"You ain't gotta go away mad girl. Just go away."
- Dave

"Blitz" Black & White

Got a new football illustration in the works. Thought I'd share the black & white drawing with you guys, before I toss it into the paint grinder.

"No bye, no aloha..."
- Dave

"Neither Rain Nor Sleet"

"Neither Rain Nor Sleet"
7 x 10" / acrylics, collage & pastel on wood panel

"Night Game"

"Night Game"
7 x 10" / acrylics & collage on wood panel

"The Roar..."

"The Roar"
7.5"x14" / acrylics, ink & collage on cardboard

I've actually been wanting to create some football (and other sports) themed illustrations, for a long while. I suppose my Tecmo Bowl piece for SUPER IAM8BIT was the perfect excuse to get started.

"Stay open later than New York, and this is S-N-L."
- Dave

Tecmo Bowl-Inspired, for SUPER IAM8BIT

This is my entry in SUPER IAM8BIT, titled "Running The Gridiron Gauntlet." It's inspired by the raw brutality of one of my all-time favorite NES games, Tecmo Bowl. To inquire about purchasing, please contact the fine folks at www.iam8bit.com.

My work will be debuting at tonight's opening reception, alongside works from over 100 artists, reimagining their 80's gaming fantasies. Prepare for some visual thunder, people!

SUPER IAM8BIT
2147 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
*Opening Night Extravaganza: August 11, 7-11pm*
www.iam8bit.com

"You thought it was gunshots, the way my boombox knocks. Before you see me, you hear me comin' down the block."
- Dave, aka King Gum

"You Can Take The Kid Out of The Football Town..."

Some top secret, bone-crunching football action for the gridiron lover in me. Hut, hut!

"Long as you're groovin', there's always a chance..."
- King Gum