TechMagi: The Observer

Another color exercise using a frame from the upcoming issue of Technically Magi. 

-M

TechMagi: The Tau And The Trickster

Another color exercise with line work from the upcoming issue 2 of Technically Magi -
There's something to be said for being a HUGE fan of the project you're working on. This one was especially fun!

-M

TechMagi: The SilverFang

The next issue of Technically Magi is well into production, and while the awesome Eddy-Swan will be doing colors for the book, I thought I'd have a stab at a few frames from the up-coming Issue 2 myself, for fun. First up is Kickstarter-backed character Rob the Silverfang, created by Rob Cantrell. Like what you see? Be sure to check out/like Technically Magi for the latest! More art to come.

-M

Art on DavidLabrava.com

Hey all! The multi-talented and hella awesome fella David Labrava ("Happy" from Sons of Anarchy) has launched his official website, and it includes some of my artwork. Do check it out if you get the chance! There's going to be a ton of awesome merchandise you can purchase there, from tshirts to glass and artwork made by DL himself - even the Dynas Happy had on SoA are for sale! (I'm personally looking to snag a "This Girl loves Happy" shirt. hahah.)

Check it out at www.DavidLabrava.com!

-M 

"Final Ride" Process

 

Tribute piece for the cast of Sons of Anarchy. Amazing show - amazing cast and creative team. Going to miss the madness when it's over. Commissioned by David Labrava. 

My artwork can also be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and DeviantART.

Check out the illustration's progress below.

-MelB

Homerunners: Piper Lynn and Moira

So, my good buddy Kate NY and I have dove headlong into writing a series called Homerunners. Draft one of the first book is officially in the bag, which is especially exciting. Unsurprisingly, a side-effect of two artists writing a story we both love is ART HAPPENS.  Above is my gal Piper, one of our leading ladies, an apprenticing Homerunner. Below is a sassy Veteran Homerunner, Moira, one of Kate's lovely creations. The below portrait was my half of a recent art trade. You can check out Kate's half - a GORGEOUS rendition of my boy Fawkes - here.

Best,
-Mel

Toonstyle Mayhem

'Toonstyle Happy and Chibs - two personal favorites from Sons of Anarchy. This was actually a warm-up artwork for a separate illustration that got completely out of hand - Wound up being a fun exercise in FX/color/light. 

Also thought I'd share another warm-up: Quick first attempts figuring out how to draw Charlie Hunnam’s face. Kudos on being seriously fun to sketch there, fella.

-Mel

2014 Sequential Art Portfolio

 

Best,

Mel B!

2014 Design & Illustration Portfolio

  

Hi all! Here's my latest pass at a general Animation Design and Illustration portfolio. Click each image if you'd like a closer look. If you have any questions or are interested in hiring, feel free to contact me at artbymelb@gmail.com. Thanks for viewing! -M

Jacquotte Delahaye

Here's my contribution for Tiki Machine's upcoming art collab book, "Tales of the Nautical Deep!" - lady buccaneer Jacquotte Delahaye.

-Mel