Samhain- pron: /ˈsɑːwɪn/, /ˈsaʊ.ɪn/, or /ˈsaʊn/)

Hello,
Here"s my contribution for the Hallowed Halloween show-
Cant wait to get to Proximity and see all the art work in person-so many amazing images!
Thanks to Sam Heimer and Janel for putting together this show!

Hallowed Halloween Happy Hour.

Hey Everyone!
Just wanted to let everyone know about the Hallowed Halloween Happy Hour at Tavern on Broad at Broad and Walnut. All you have to do is say my name at the door (Christian Patchell) and you get 1/2 off domestic drafts, well drinks and house wine. It is scheduled for 9pm to 11pm on Friday, October 1st. So anyone that wants to stop in after the Hallowed Halloween Art Show is more than welcome. Be sure and tell your friends, it should be a lot of fun!

Halloween Show at Proximity Gallery - October 1

The Philadelphia Cartoonist Society and the Autumn Society are teaming up for a show at Proximity Gallery on October 1, 2010. This will be a Halloween-themed show with over 30 artists displaying work. please click on the photos below to see closer details from some of the pieces from the drop off day.

James Heimer, myself, and Sam Heimer (the curator)

Here is a detail from my piece, entitled "7 Crows":

Please stop by Proximity on October 1 for the opening or some time during the month of October when the gallery is open. Proximity is located at 2434 East Dauphin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125. For more information , please contact Janel Frey at 267.825.2949 or e-mail: janel@proximityart.com.

Loungin' Land Dweller

The latest in the series; Animals Are People Too. This one was actually started as a hand drawn commission at a comic convention but i liked it so much i needed to make a print out of it! I call this one Loungin' Land Dweller because he is a tortoise and according to Wikipedia "American English tends to use the word 'tortoise' for land-dwelling species" and Wikipedia is never wrong.

My Hallowed Halloween Submission

Mary's Nightmare Before Halloween

Oil on Board, 12" x 10"

Show Info:
This October 1st - 31st

Autumn Society of Illustration, Philadelphia Cartoonist Society and Proximity Gallery present:

HALLOWED HALLOWEEN

Opening Reception - October 1st, 2010
October 1st - October 31st

PROXIMITY Gallery
2434 East Dauphin Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
267.825.2949

Chuck Print

Here is a recent commission i did based on the tv show; Chuck.

The Pit

A little step by step of my piece for the PCS/Autumn Society Hallowed Halloween Show...


Final Thumbnail


Pencil


Ink


Color

Show Info:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
This October 1st - 31st the Autumn Society of Illustration, the Philadelphia Cartoonist Society and Proximity Gallery present:
HALLOWED
HALLOWEEN
Opening Reception - October 1st, 2010
October 1st - October 31st
PROXIMITY Gallery
2434 East Dauphin Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
267.825.2949

Many kudos go to one Mr. Sam Heimer for coordinating this whole shebang. Lots of amazing artists are gonna be in this!

That Warm Glow: Monkey & Bird Continues!

That Warm Glow: Monkey & Bird Continues!
Originally uploaded by willceau

Monkey & Bird continues at CO2 Comics! Take a look at the latest cartoon fun from Tina & Joe HERE!

This also marks the end of chapter 1 of our continuing story so if you've never read Monkey & Bird, this is a good time to start! Read and enjoy a complete storyline featuring our two smitten critters, Mickey & Sylvia! While you're there, take a look at some of the other fabulous content at CO2 Comics! There's a lot of talented folks there making comics because they want to!

Final Vintage Pabst Crate by Jeffro Kilpatrick

I finally got a chance to get these photos and scans up on the web here. I finished the Pabst Blue Ribbon vintage crate a couple weeks back. Thanks to my buddy Gravy for his patience and Pabst's generosity for all the sponsorship they've given me and the Philly Cartoonist Society over the years. I drew all the images on sticker paper, inked them with waterproof Micron pens, then colored them with waterproof markers, like Prismacolors. I also used some white colored pencil for highlights. Then I cut out the shapes with an razor and stuck the pieces to various sides of the crate. Then I used waterproof ink for the "Pabst" lettering on the top of the crate and the ink coming from the pen of the "Jeff" cartoon. Thanks to Joannie for challenging me to be a little more careful with the ink and not settle for laziness. When I was finished laying it out, I sealed the whole crate with about five coats of high gloss acrylic polyurethane. Since the sealant was water-based, I had to use all waterproof materials on the initial drawings. I used the water-based so it didn't yellow the sticker paper. Anyways, below are the final scans and then photos of how they look on the crate. Now I just have to get it back to Pabst...