new limited edition beast sculptures!

I've created two new limited edition colorways of my ovok and little trico. these guys are available as backer rewards for my kickstarter project.

hooray we made our goal!

Hooray! We made our goal! Thank you to everyone who has backed this project so far, and to everyone who has been sharing it with their friends and networks, I am forever grateful.
We're not done yet! With 20 days left, we're working on some excellent stretch goals, all of which will go into making this book as beautiful as possible. Perhaps a wrap cover, or extra pages of artwork. Maybe even a foil stamp, or spot varnish... Ooo so many delicious possibilities....
I'll also be unlocking some new backer rewards which will include some more originals, so stay tuned!

here's a new piece for your viewing pleasure "the mighty multicorn"

new beast art originals

here's 3 paintings that are now available as backer rewards for my kickstarter book project! these pieces will also be a part of the book if we reach our funding goal.

"oddFAUNA's little book of beasts" is live!

the kickstarter has launched!

maker faire recap

wow!! what a fantastic show. thank you so much to everyone that stopped by my booth, your support really means a lot, and inspires me to keep creating.
maker faire has easily become one of my favorite show to do. the kind folks at bazaar bizarre are always awesome to work with, and the show itself is full of so many talented amazing people. i always leave the show inspired. (and exhausted, but mostly inspired)
plus i was lucky enough to receive one of the coveted blue maker ribbons, which ovok is fashionably sporting.

oddfauna's little book of beasts

i've FINALLY set a date to launch my book project. may 28th, no take backs.

oddfauna painting video

here's a custom painting that i recently did! i thought that i'd try taking some video with my fancy new magic phone. please excuse the weird angle, being a little ill equipped, the camera was precariously propped up on a pile of dens and books on my desk. the next one will be better i swear.  

oddfauna book update

well it's taken much longer than expected, but the oddfauna book is finally underway! finding a good north american printer within my budget has proven to be most challenging, but now that that's taken care of i've started to put together the kickstarter campaign which should be ready to launch in the next few weeks!
until then, here's a new creature called sisleflo.

shows in may

may shows already? how time flies! I've got two coming up next month, the wonderful urban air market in hayes valley sf (may 5th), and the ever exciting maker faire in san mateo (may 18-19)! i'll have some new goodies available at both shows, and hopefully, if all goes according to plan, i'll be launching my kickstarter project, "oddfauna's little book of beasts" at maker faire!

more custom ovoks, spring and fall!

i've been painting some new custom beasties. It started with spring, inspired by the pastel blossoms on the trees. then i thought i should do an ovok for each season, where he sheds his coat to match his surroundings, so i did one for fall. next up, winter, and a leafy green summer:)

new ovok colorway

new black ovok cast, now available in my shop!

riddles in the dark, new series in progress

the first piece of a new series based on riddles from the hobbit. i've been a big tolkien fan since i was a wee thing, and thought it was about time i did a little fan art of my own.

new print for emerald city comicon

i've finally made this piece into a 8.5x11 print! it will be available at eccc next week in seattle. i'm also working on a brand new series of illustrations (non oddfauna) which will also be available at the show, sneak peek coming soon:)

journey, the most beautiful game ever

ok, so this is not a post about what i'm working on, i just had to share a little bit about this gorgeous game called JOURNEY by thatgamecompany. i played this game yesterday, and haven't been able to stop thinking about it. seriously, i was even dreaming about it last night. not only is it visually and audibly stunning, but you also become very emotionally attached to the little faceless character that you play. the story is intriguing in it's simplicity, and you are left satisfied, but wanting more.
even if you're not into games, go check this out, it will blow your mind.

another beastly sneak peek, happy valentines day!

EMERALD CITY COMICON march 1-3

i'm excited to be a part of emerald city comicon this year in seattle! i'll be at booth 2414 with lots of new work to share, as well as a few sneak peeks for the oddfauna book that i'm working on. if you're planing on being there be sure to come by to say hi:)

new beast art

 

here's another sneak peek of a new illustration for the book

new beastie work in progress

so i've been toying with the idea of putting together a book of oddfauna illustrations for a while now, and i'm excited to say that things are finally moving forward! my good friend emma wright, who is a pretty awesome graphic designer, is on board to help me make this book really special. and i've been working on lots of new beastie illustrations. top secret beastie illustrations. well ok, here's a peek of one i'm working on right now.
the plan so far is to launch this project as a kickstarter in march, so stay tuned!

new year, new studio

after a massive flood and a raise in rent, i decided that it was time to move on out to a new studio. i've moved the beasts and everything else to a new cozy little space at 19th and alabama in sf.
edwin has made himself quite comfy. 

happy new year!

it has been such a wonderful year! thank you everyone for your continued support and words of encouragement. i've got lots in store for 2013, so stay tuned!

happy holidays! love oddfauna

 this is edwin. he loves snow. happy holidays everyone!

nightlife at the academy

my last show of the holidays! come on out to the academy this thursday, have a drink, see some leafy sea dragons (amongst many other amazing creatures) and get your shopping done with a fine selection of art and craft vendors.

la renegade craft fair, dec 8-9

if you're in la this weekend, come and check out this fantastic holiday market full of super cool handmade goodies. your friends and family will think that you're the coolest for finding such unique handmade gifts this season:) i'll be at booth #127, be sure to come by and say hi!

beast ornaments, rawr!

some beastie ornaments i'll have at bazaar bizarre this weekend

bazaar bizarre holiday show!

bazaar bizarre has quickly become one of my favorite craft shows to participate in. there is always such a wide selection of talented artists and makers that together make this show unique. if you're in san francisco this weekend, be sure to come and check out this free event, not only is it a great place to shop for the holidays, but they also have lots of free workshops where you can get your craft on!
come on out to support local handmade goods, buy something unique straight from the creator.
i'll be at booth #120, here's some of my favorites that you should check out (and who will be taking quite a bit of my money from me:)
beastwares
binary winter 
bug under glass
by nieves

oddfauna frost beasts

stocking up on little beasties..

yeti snovoks are here!

some arctic beasts just in time for the holidays. I'll have some of these guys at bazaar bizarre and will be posting them in my shop at the end of the week!

little sproutling print

little sproutling print is now available in my shop!

deep sea ovok creature customs

 i've been thinking of lots of new custom ovok ideas to try out. here are the first two since all of the commissioned customs. i think of them as being deep sea creatures, something you might find roaming around in the bottom of an oddfauna ocean. these guys will be available for sale at designercon.

oddfauna zombies are back, happy halloween!

these little guys will be searching for brains at designercon this weekend. come and pick one up at booth #213

little sproutling mini comic

Designer Con!

just a few weeks away! i'll be at booth # 213 with some new goodies:)

an ovok for the sophisticated collector

i'm really excited about this new ovok cast! he is cold cast in bronze (a mixture of resin and real bronze powder) and can be polished up like a real little bronze statue.
i'll have them at designercon, which is only a few weeks away! soooo shiny

new mini book for ape!

here's a panel from my new mini accordion book that i will have at ape! you'll have to come by table 202 to see the whole thing:)

beastie wedding cake toppers

i was commissioned to do some custom oddfauna beasties as wedding cake toppers, what a cute idea!

woodland ovoks

the woodland ovok orders are finished, hooray! here's some painting process pics

the mold release is cleaned off

 they're primed

 hand painted

 and sealed with a clear matte varnish. then signed, stamped and numbered on the bottom

and packaged in their fancy pants display box before being shipped out to their new homes.

The Alternative Press Expo, Hooray!

o my, i nearly forgot that ape is 1 mere week away! don't worry your pretty little heads, in spite of being up to my eyeballs in kickstarter ovoks for the last little while i will have some new goodies for your perusal pleasure. i'll be at table 202, right front and center, i do hope to see you there.

custom #10

last but not least, a fox like ovok for cliff!

custom ovok #9

one tropical tree dwelling amphibian for david.