Bishop Takes Pawn. And Creamer.

I've recently devoured the first two seasons of Fringe on DVD, and have concluded that Walter Bishop, played by the MAGNIFICENT John Noble, is one of the best characters ever created (and acted).

Good job to you sir. I toast my coffee mug to you.

For those of you not in the know, Walter Bishop was a brilliant (albeit slightly crazy) scientist who, by way of an experiment-gone-wrong, was rendered insane for 17 years. The "Fringe" division of the FBI dug him out to help investigate matters in "fringe science," an area in which Walter was well-versed.

Now, as you'd expect, it takes a little adjusting to go from a mental institution room to the wide, wide world of Boston. So Walter's son, Peter, is also brought in to "keep an eye on him."

It's great. You should be watching it, if you're not!

Ron Keeps The Beat

Here's a silly little Harry Potter comic featuring Harry, Ron, Hermoine and Animal (via The Muppets) as a Dementor. Originally, I had Ron yelling "OH GOD MY SPINE," but I opted for more sound effects, hahaha. Oh, those drumentors!

Badgering Mal

Firefly was, in my opinion, a superb series. I haven't checked out any of the collateral creative, such as the comics, but the television show was right up my alley. A sci-fi western? Yes, please. I figured it was time I did some Firefly fan art; since Nathan Fillion is one of my favorite actors, I thought it'd be super fun to draw him.

SO here's Captain Malcolm Reynolds making a cautious truce with ol' conniving Badger. Though Mal is a man of his word, he's also a man about his wits. Well, except when it comes to Saffron, sometimes...

:wink:

Random Guitaring

Another quick installment of "Play, Burt, Play." I know, it's not drawing; don't hate me. But earlier today I was watching Fringe and messing around on guitar when I played something that reminded me a lot of the White Stripes. It's the first thing I play in this video. The rest is just improvised. I thought it turned out pretty fun,
so here it is.

My mom, if anyone, gets a kick out of these videos, hahaha. At the beginning of the vid, when I laughed, was me thinking "My mom is going to watch this a million times."

MC Snape

In preparation of my "Rickmen" series (watercolors of different Alan Rickman characters over the years), I warmed up with a quick inkwash of MC Snape. He even has his forehead personalized! MC Snape spins spells like rhymes. Unfortunately, most of his lyrics are about about what a flunky Harry Potter is.

TurduckInvincible

At Wizard World Austin 2010, I picked up the two large hardcover volumes of Invincible, an ongoing Image comic created by Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker. I tore through those two volumes; it is pretty darned awesome.

Invincible, or Mark Grayson, has had to tackle a number of eccentric villains during the course of the series. So I figured it'd be perfectly natural for him to save the holidays from a giant, deranged mutant turducken. Right?

I thought it'd be a nice illustration on which to end 2010. Happy New Year, everyone!

The Shark Side of the Force

You're probably familiar with how Samuel L. Jackson went out in Deep Blue Sea. And we all know how Mace Windu perished in Star Wars.

But what if Windu was attacked by the shark from Deep Blue Sea? Here's SLJ's modified speech from Deep Blue Sea:

"Nature can be lethal, but it doesn't hold a candle to the Force. Now, you've seen how bad things can get...and how quick they can get that way. Well, they can get a whole lot worse. So, we're NOT going to fight ANYMORE. We're going to pull together...and we're gonna find a way to get out of here! First, we're gonna seal the blast doors—"

:SHARK ATTACKS:

Maybe Mace Windu would have fashioned a lure out of some fishing line and his lightsaber. That could have totally worked. Heck, he could have used Yoda as bait!

Strangels Among Us

Here's the fifth Cup Art illustration I've done at Americas Coffee House in downtown Lafayette. Was initially inspired by the Pokemon "Quagsire."

True Grit - Jeff Bridges

I don't know much about True Grit. But I DO know that Jeff Bridges is pretty awesome, AND that the Coen brothers are pretty darned awesome.

So, I reckon this movie'll be pretty darned tootin' awesome.

I haven't read the book or seen the John Wayne movie. Don't hate me.

Hellboy Loves Cats

Drawn for "Hellboy Friday" at Drawed Goods.

I've always loved the red Mignola uses for Hellboy.

That MAY be the reason that I started reading the comic, in the first place!