I am eternally grateful and inspired. Thank you!
It's big, hardbound and was shipped from an alternative hobby story in NYC called Forbidden Planet.
In the introduction, Chris Ware mentions that he traded some of his original artwork to obtain his copy!
Here is a great review of the book. Mystery solved! Thank you!!
The DVD came out 2 days ago and again it is a 2 disc set with lots of extras. I went and bought my copy today. I just went to Amazon.com to look at reviews of the first volume and found this one (the reviewer was right about the love going into it):
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Squidbillies is of course a funny show. Aqua Teen's Dave Willis is one of the creators, and freqently does voices. Anyone addicted to inexplicable Master Shake speak will find similar comedic gold. And some brutal rape and incest humor.
The thing I don't hear enough, or even at all is that this show is beautiful. The backgrounds have gorgeous brush strokes, scratches and spots. The characters have a squiggly "drawn" look, and at the same time move remarkably smoothly and are extremely expressive and articulate. If this show sucked I'd turn the sound off and just look at it.
I feel guilty watching Squidbillies because so much love obviously went into it. I don't think I have half as much love in my heart as is in this show.
Background from the new as yet unaired season of Squidbillies.
A background from season 3. It's a rummage sale, ala 'Antique's Roadshow'. I put the Ark of the Covenant in there, you never know...
That's my deceased Jack Russell as the pet of the week.
backstage elements for David Allen Coe (acrylic/ink)
I have a library of hand painted textures that I've created over the years (creating new ones when needed). I sketch, the paint (ink) over the sketch, add textures, then color. Voila!
This is a sketch for a background from last season's Squidbillies. I needed to create a super mall for a simple cutaway shot. It includes sports arena, landing strip, it's own water supply and interstate that enters the mall itself.
I needed to revise this existing background for Squidbillies to include a lot more landscape to the right of this rundown, rural bar. Maintaining the lost/seemy/meaningless aspect was a small challenge at first. Nothing a pile of discarded tires can't fix. This is one of my favorite backgrounds.
Here's a new cotton field background.
Working on a cotton field of Squidbillies. First, I'm learning what cotton looks like.... (pencil)
The Squidbillies DVD will be included in 'HOW's' 2009 Design Annual in February. Yay. I think the second DVD may be coming out in February as well.
Squidbillies has been renewed for another season and work on the new DVD is going on as well! Thanks Adult Swim! Here's a new background from the new season.
Income + football x consumerism divided by a lack of curiosity = Suburbia
The following is my entry to the 2009 AS calendar. It'll measure 12x12" and, I believe, will be available for purchase later this year.
There are finally two limited edition Squidbillie prints on canvas for sale at Acme Archives. ( Looks like there are about 20 or so left of each. Rabbit mask not included ). Also, more prints may be coming soon from Adult Swim. I'll post info here when it happens.
Kid Robot just produced a line of vinyl figures from Adult Swim's programming. Pretty Awesome!
I've been waiting to post this. One of my favorite things I've done for the show. Also the preliminary sketch.
Been working on season 4. I always hesitate to post things before they air, as I don't want to give anything away. Here's a few photos snapped around the work being done. Obtuseness and confusion abounds! Thanks for all the wonderful compliments and emails. Here's my hand outlining a structure of some sort, the water my brushes take a bath in and the ceiling to my office.
Since the DVD came out I've gotten some great emails asking if I have merchandise or if I'm going to be touring in some areas (no kidding!) Sadly, I'm probably not going anywhere, and I don't really have any merchandise, but I've GOT to figure something out, so stay tuned. I really appreciate all the great emails and I could probably speak for everyone on the show by saying THANKS! I got my copy of the DVD and it really is great fun and even more funnier than I already thought it was. If you get a chance pick it up! It might have the best extras of any Adult Swim DVD. Hey, that Michelin man is on some TV commercial lovin some tires. He gets sad whenever he has to let a tire go, but there's always another tire right behind to lift him back up again. We never have to worry about him, that's for sure.
Here's a frame grab of some actual work going on for this season.
Here's the new 'Gum' ad for season 3. Let's put it on a shirt!
Here are some assorted pieces i've created from the upcoming 3rd season of Squidbillies.
I hate I haven't been posting much here. Part of the reason is an incredible amount of work and distraction. Also, I err on the side of no disclosing of work because of legalities. However, here is a recent element from season 3. I think I'm gonna be sneaking in more here and there, and for the people who have emailed, thanks for staying in touch. It's a great thing.
FREEBIRD!!!!!
So, it's very likely that two backgrounds will be released as limited edition prints. Stay tuned. I'll make info available as soon as I get it. Meanwhile, a DVD is in the works. We've been working on extras and commentary which has been great and tremendous fun! I've now met all the voices that contribute to the show and they are all funny and dear people with great stories to tell! So, while we all wait for upcoming Squid events, here's a stateline background from an episode where Early tries to buy his alcohol on sunday. I feel his pain.
Christmas is coming as so is a very special Squidbillies? Here are a few non-plot-giving-away elements. I'll talk more about it after it airs. As well as a couple of other things.
gouache, acrylic and enamel as usual. This was a design by Radical Axis that I adapted and expanded on.
