More sketching with paint...

Process work-- Gouache sketches

These sketches are from a job last fall that I thought I'd scan and post before I gave them away. They were done as little warm-ups-- 2.5 x 3.5 inch paintings that I try to finish in about 30-45 minutes. I kind of like the result because working this way keeps me from getting hung up on details and forces me to boil the pictures down to the essentials. There isn't much detail, but maybe the detail isn't necessary for a successful picture? I wish I had the courage to work this directly on a "finished" piece... hopefully someday I'll get there...

Web Site Redesign

Charlie Griak Illustration

I finally made the jump to a non-flash web site for my work (something a lot of people have recommended recently). It was a little bit of a learning curve for someone like me who doesn't know that much about coding, but I'm really happy with the results. After working with flash for years I am excited about how flexible a WordPress site is and how easy it will be to update with new work.

I also switched my blog so it lives within my overall site. But I will probably continue to post here as well...

"Healing" Book Cover Design

This is a book cover that I designed for my friend David Elliott. I really believe in the uplifting message of David's work and I highly recommend getting a copy at Amazon or at his web site.

Graphic Design Storyboards - Ecolab

Some storyboards from the summer done with a different approach then I've ever tried (or been asked to do). The boards were meant to reflect the look of the final video, which was an animated/graphic design video.

Always a good challenge to think in shape instead of line, it usually produces some interesting and unexpected results. Especially when you have a short deadline and no time to think...

SC Magazine Illustration "Social Media Revolution"

Artic Expedition

A piece from last summer that I never posted and just found while digging for some reference. Its oil and acrylic on board, that started with a purposely gaudy underlay of rainbow colors that I glazed again and again with bluish-white washes in order to give the ice a feeling of transparency and reflected light. A great suggestion from Andrea Wicklund.