Rick Berry cover and “Miss June” in recently released Dellas Graphics calendar, art directed by Illustration Department Head at NHIA , Jim Burke. ”Frogfolio” has a long history of award winning interpretations of, well, frogs. Distinguished artists/illustrators, invited by Burke, contribute each year for this large format (18″ x 24″) eclectic visual treat.

Great interview with figurative painter, Phil Hale in AFEK+ED. — “a place where students, professionals, freelancers, and artists can get their daily dose of inspiration from the full spectrum of creativity”

“Phil Hale, for those who don’t yet know, is an American figurative painter who now lives and works in London UK. Phil has done some major works for Stephen King, RayGun, Playboy, Spectrum and many other renowned publications worldwide. His award winning portraits are in London’s National Portrait Gallery. In 2008 he was commissioned to paint the official portrait of former prime minister of England, Tony Blair for the House of Commons… Here at AFEKTED we wanted to learn about what inspires Phil Hale”

click here for Rick Berry painting included in Wired magazine’s spring review of new art book…“Artists reimagine the wild, dystopian world of Transmetropolitan in a new book that honors the legacy of Ellis & Robertson’s classic comic book series. The art book expertly distills the comic’s seething cyberpunk world view — for charity.”

Here’s a bit more. Scanning sketches is not a favorite activity so many have not surfaced here. I may yet cruise through the ever-growing sketchbook pile and pop up some more of these but for now it’s easel time.

I had meant to throw these up awhile back. Painting has begun to overtake me and pushed this sort of thing out of my time budget — so, before I stop doing these altogether, I thought I’d get these to you.

Rick visited old friends, met new folks and fit in some collaborative painting as well. What could be better

“Better Things” panel and movie preview was a success. Rick enjoyed the conversation and was glad to learn more about his art hero and friend. Interesting how you think you know someone well, yet each panel member has a different experience with Jeff so that during the panel a more rich image of our late friend emerges. Thanks to film creater/director  Maria Carbardo, for this opportunity.

“Better Things” traces the life of one of the industry’s most influential illustrators/painters, through interviews with those inspired by Jeffrey Catherine Jones.