TOYEBOT draws

Ghost Bustin'

2012-01-30T07:27:00.000-08:00

Bill Murray as Peter Venkman in Ghostbusters. Trying to get that Murray expression was difficult and hope I got some of it in this. Might need to rework.

Donatello thinks

2012-01-18T08:40:00.000-08:00

He contemplates something he read.

Thinking

2011-11-21T02:32:00.000-08:00

Caught some old Bruce Lee movies on tv lately just wanted draw something and not think too much about it.

RIP Steve Jobs

2011-10-06T08:21:00.000-07:00

My first computer was an iMac and the iPhone is amazing. He really did change our lives and will be missed.

Spider-Man - Project Rooftop

2011-08-17T01:58:00.000-07:00

Project rooftop submission. My Spider-Man costume was influenced by the old TV Spidey movies and japanese shows. I really liked the web-shooters and wanted to keep a utility belt on the outside but didnt want them to stand out too much either. I went for deeper colors to achieve a more modern feel. The eyes are Oakley-like lenses and a lightweight hardshell backpack to carry his street clothes. I always wondered about those webbed armpits!

Kamen Rider

2011-07-11T19:34:00.000-07:00

One of my childhood...if I remember correctly, superheros that I pretended to be. Fighting crime in a scarf never looked so good!

Robocop

2011-06-26T07:52:00.000-07:00

Robocop give some great advice.

Thanks Canucks!

2011-06-26T07:39:00.000-07:00

It wasn't meant to end the way it did but hoping the Canucks will keep their flags held high and be stronger for next year! The people that cleaned up after the riots brought back faith in the good of people...thank you.

now back to the regular scheduled drawings.

Deja vu...One more...

2011-06-15T07:27:00.000-07:00

I feel like we've been here before...Canucks need one win at home to make history. One win to rule them all!

One more...

2011-06-13T08:11:00.000-07:00

Canucks need one more win in Beantown to make history.

Welcome Bruins

2011-06-01T07:46:00.001-07:00

Game day for the Stanley Cup finals. Welcome to Vancouver!

Canucks vs Sharks

2011-06-01T07:43:00.000-07:00

That last game was something to remember! Thx to our heroes that saved the day.

Canucks vs Bruins

2011-05-31T08:40:00.000-07:00

After 3 rounds Chloe and I have buried the hatchet. We now join forces to face Mecha-Chloe!

Round 4 FIGHT!

Mascot Mayhem

2011-05-24T07:39:00.000-07:00

Always wanted to see mascot duke it out. Sorry still on the hockey theme :)

Canucks vs Sharks

2011-05-16T08:18:00.000-07:00

Finally Round 3 starts! Great game to start it off last night, signs it is going to be a fantastic series! Time to catch some Sharks!

Canucks vs Predators - Winner

2011-05-10T08:21:00.000-07:00

So the series wasn't as exciting as round 1 but it definitely had it's moments. Nashville is one of the hardest working teams out there and showed they weren't just gonna roll over. In the end they got hit by the Bomber. Kesler was our superhero for this series. Thank you! Now on to Round 3!

Nucks Preds Game 3

2011-05-04T00:25:00.000-07:00

Canucks pulled out the win in another OT game. Kesler finally breaks thru and nabs the game winner! Hopefully solving Pekka Rinne but I guess we will see...

Canucks vs Predators

2011-05-02T00:24:00.000-07:00

Round 2 has begun! Canucks really need to get a jump on the Predators but something tells me the Preds are going to be a more resilient bunch as the series goes.

Canucks vs Blackhawks - winner

2011-04-27T07:37:00.000-07:00

What a fantastic series! Kudos the the Blackhawks for pushing the Canucks. Vince Vaughn was such a prominent fan that I just had to poke some fun... Go Canucks Go!

Canucks vs Blackhawks

2011-04-23T09:51:00.000-07:00

Something more on the whimsical side. Canucks and Blackhawks are getting ready to settle things soon. I'm rooting for the home team so look out!

Zombie trap color

2011-04-12T07:39:00.000-07:00

Here's the color version the zombie trap. A slight change to the text. Something tells me that if it is a nerf gun I'm holding then I'm screwed.

Zombies trap

2011-04-07T07:14:00.000-07:00

I must be playing too many zombie video games because I had a vision of myself and my dog caught in a zombie trap. I added a title (font that I tweaked) because it seemed to like a comic book. Brainsssssss. Cheers.

Captain Planet color

2011-03-31T07:38:00.000-07:00

Captain Planet back in color...and ready to be our hero! "Go Planet!" again.

Instead of the red undies, I opted for the pj look. Cheers.

Captain Planet inks

2011-03-30T08:11:00.000-07:00

If only there was a real Captain Planet! Slight tweek done to this character from our childhood. "Go Planet!"

Toy

2011-03-29T00:53:00.000-07:00

IF word - Toy. My name is Derek Toye. (pronounced "toy"). Close?...how bout the toy on my shoulder that turns out to be an alien named CJ7.

photoshop

Red Hood color

2011-03-17T01:16:00.001-07:00

Ok, I've manage to add some colors to this, and correct the freakishly long left leg she had in the sketch. Still a few things awkward but oh well on to the next thing.

Red Hood

2011-03-16T01:26:00.000-07:00

Trying to sketch abit more, and draw more girls in action...

Aquaman - Project Rooftop

2011-02-21T22:23:00.000-08:00

Another Project Rooftop re-design, this time it is Aquaman. I haven't changed too much in terms of the silhoette but I really wanted him to have a more serious look. He's tired of being laughed and pushed to the side. He's back in almost black! Mostly dark green (skin tight) with his signature orange and gold as hilights. He's slightly longer torso as I was aiming for an Olympic swimmers build and with some attitude!

UltraMang

2011-02-04T19:14:00.001-08:00

An homage to Ultraman! I grew up watching abit of the show and he was probably the first superhero I knew of.

Chicken

2011-01-18T07:43:00.000-08:00

Illustration Friday "Chicken". The future ruler of all chickens! Robot Chicken! Bwahahaha...ha

photoshop

Savour

2010-12-01T07:26:00.000-08:00

Illustration Friday word is "Savour". Let's savour the moment just a little longer.

Photoshop.

Racing

2010-10-28T01:34:00.000-07:00

Illustration Friday..last friday. "Racing" is the word and here is an unlikely pair that is racing together for a change. Cheers!

Photoshop.

Project rooftop - Captain America

2010-10-07T09:09:00.000-07:00

Thx to the guys at Project Rooftop for the redesign Captain America contest. It was a blast to do and I was fortunate enough to come in 2nd! Looking forward to doing more. thx!
http://www.tencentticker.com/projectrooftop/2010/10/04/captain-america-fighting-styles-winners/

War Machine

2010-09-22T19:03:00.001-07:00

Color sketch of War Machine with a slight tweak in the armor to make him more bad ass.

I really did like that line in Iron Man 2.

acrobat

2010-09-22T07:11:00.000-07:00

Illustration Friday, Froggy makes an acrobatic return!

Photoshop

proverb

2010-09-15T09:49:00.000-07:00

Illustration friday, never can get it in early enough. Oh well how bout "Man's best friend."

photoshop

dessert

2010-09-08T01:20:00.000-07:00

Illustration Friday word is "dessert". This is the last piece of dessert on earth!

Photoshop

Captain America in color!

2010-08-01T02:21:00.001-07:00

Well, managed to finish that Captain America and even submitted it to Project Rooftop.
The inking stage went thru some slight changes in proportion. The coloring stage, just kept a muted slightly desaturated color scheme to get a more realistic feel. Again this version was based on a SWAT look and I wanted to have a strong sense of authority. Captain America, one-man Ass-kicking machine!

Cap face study

2010-07-28T09:37:00.000-07:00

Quick Color study of the face. Costume is work in progress.

Cap full sketch

2010-07-22T07:28:00.000-07:00

Captain America coming over to kick your ass...run.
I tried to give Cap a one-man swat team look. He's the one you call in to get things done!
Sketch stage so hope i actually finish this.

Cap Head

2010-07-21T07:19:00.000-07:00

Sketching the real american hero...his head anyways.

Canuck

2010-07-01T09:35:00.000-07:00

Happy Canada day to all you crazy Canucks!

Running Man

2010-04-01T01:19:00.000-07:00

Arnold in his prime...
...Classic. "One of us is in deep trouble."

Magik

2010-03-22T09:18:00.000-07:00

Afterwork wind-down. Coming back from EmeraldCon in seattle really got the creative juices goin. Let's see how long it can last. haha..sigh.

Renewal

2010-01-05T13:10:00.001-08:00

Well, Happy New Year! First illustration friday in a long long while...Renewal...paying some homage to Pixar "Renewal" is the word and its presented by a character similar to eve.

Photoshop

Hulk SMASH!

2009-01-12T09:20:00.001-08:00

Its a new year 2009 and I'm pissed! Only I wish i were able to smash like the Hulk!

Opinion

2008-11-25T08:10:00.000-08:00

IF-Stripes horizontally or vertically? The praying mantis asks for an opinion.

Photoshop

Pretend

2008-11-20T01:44:00.001-08:00

Pretend
Originally uploaded by Toyebot

Illustration Friday...seems like ages since i've done one. This frog here is pretending to be taller than he is. Feels good!

Photoshop

Roadblocks

2008-08-28T09:16:00.000-07:00

"If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." -M.Jordan

well...I gotta figure it out..be back soon.

Worry

2008-05-26T13:38:00.001-07:00

Worry
Originally uploaded by Toyebot

Illustration Friday - I think our planet does worry...

photoshop

Wrinkle

2008-04-29T13:27:00.001-07:00

Wrinkle
Originally uploaded by Toyebot

Illustration Friday. forced myself to break and make time to do something. Wrinkle is last fridays word. Just thought of those cool old carnival characters like dogboy or "the man with a thousand wrinkles".

Photoshop

Leap

2008-03-06T12:55:00.001-08:00

Leap
Originally uploaded by Toyebot

Illustration Friday, a little late but took a quick break to loosen my mind.
I can imagine seeing Superman take his first leap across tall buildings. I think the scale is abit off but oh well. Cheers!

Photoshop

Choose

2008-02-09T11:21:00.001-08:00

Choose
Originally uploaded by Toyebot

Illustration Friday, missed the last couple so finally got a chance to have fun. "Choose" is the word, this little hobbit can choose to run or to help his friends. The mountain seems dark and scary but his courage will conquer all.

Photoshop

Stitch

2008-01-14T08:05:00.001-08:00

Stitch
Originally uploaded by Toyebot

Illustration Friday, Stitch...my bunny...his stitching wasn't very good. His leg came off and he was quite upset.

Photoshop

2008

2008-01-02T08:31:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everyone!
A fresh new start 2008 is telling me to move my but to draw.
So let's see how it goes...

So thru family,friends,even strangers we find inspiration to pursue our dreams.
All the best in the new year!

cheers

Hats

2007-11-07T00:17:00.001-08:00

Hats
Originally uploaded by Toyebot

If- Hats...Remember trying on your parents hats? It could take you to a whole new place.

Photoshop

Trick or Treat

2007-10-31T08:07:00.001-07:00

Trick or Treat
Originally uploaded by Toyebot

IF - Trick or Treat! Costumes of all sorts come out on Halloween or are they costumes? Happy Halloween!

Pencil, Photoshop

Grow

2007-10-24T08:29:00.001-07:00

Grow
Originally uploaded by Toyebot

Illustration Fridays, the word is Grow. I think I did a wooden boy on one of my first posts...but it's a coincidence I swear. He's all grown up but nothing changes...

Photoshop

Extremes

2007-10-16T08:24:00.001-07:00

Extremes
Originally uploaded by Toyebot

Illustration Friday. Extremes, this seems like a good example. I've heard of urban legends on this method of tooth removal. Maybe it's something I've blocked from my childhood memory. Hmm...

Sketch, Photoshop

Open

2007-10-11T00:26:00.001-07:00

Open
Originally uploaded by Toyebot

Illustration Friday...Open! A little late this week, thanksgiving came and went. As things start to get spooky, approach with caution if something is opening...

Sketch & Photoshop

The Blues

2007-09-30T22:13:00.001-07:00

TheBlues
Originally uploaded by Toyebot

Illustration Friday. "The Blues" , it sneaks up on us and sometimes we can't do anything but deal with it. Eventually it will pass and we can look forward to clear skies again.

Photoshop

Juggle

2007-09-24T00:27:00.001-07:00

Juggle
Originally uploaded by Toyebot

Illustration Friday. "Juggle", this one is for all the moms that have to juggle a baby, dishes, dinner, the phone, and maybe a dog. Thanks for being there!

Photoshop

Wedding

2007-09-18T07:30:00.001-07:00

Wedding
Originally uploaded by Toyebot

Illustration Friday, "wedding" is the word. Getting married means a whole day of smiling. So much so that it becomes permanent. "CHEEEEEESSE!"

Photoshop

Suit

2007-06-14T08:33:00.001-07:00

Suit
Originally uploaded by Toyebot

Illustration Friday...I cant' believe my last post was in january...it's been busy. So in that time I saw Spiderman 3. It's ok but could've been great if they just went with one villian. The word last week was "Suit". Here's Peter trying to resist the black suit.

cheers

Sprout

2007-02-08T01:29:00.001-08:00

Sprout
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

IF- Sprout...not sure what this little guy is but when he sprouts...he will do something great!

Photoshop

Red

2007-01-27T11:14:00.001-08:00

Red
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

IF again, the word is Red. Just a little lady bug enjoying some sun.
I can't wait for summer....

Photoshop

SuperHero

2007-01-21T11:05:00.001-08:00

SuperHero
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday, do you know this guy? It's not Spiderman, Superman, or Batman...It's Aquaman! He gets no respect, he is the last guy to be picked. No one wants to be a guy whos' powers is to communicate with fish. Well, this one is for you big A! Keep doing whatcha do'in and keep it real! Cheers.

Photoshop

Buzz

2007-01-10T07:37:00.001-08:00

Buzz
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday 2007! First of the new year and hope to do more than last year. Buzz is the word and just the thought of it brings back the fear!
Cheers.

Photoshop

ElSantos

2006-12-27T09:39:00.000-08:00

ElSantos
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Well, it has been a busy year...haven't really been able to do as much of my own artwork as I had hoped to do. Maybe a little break will get things started on the right foot. Happy Holidays everyone and thx for visiting. Keep on drawing!

This was a nod to the luchadore wrestlers. Photoshop.

Pumpkinhead

2006-10-25T08:34:00.000-07:00

Pumpkinhead
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Entered in to IF "Black & Orange" Halloween gathering for this year.
My name is PumpkinHead, I come in peace. Happy Halloween!

Quiet

2006-09-30T02:58:00.000-07:00

Quiet
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday! Hey I'm way early. Stop, clear your mind...you can hear so much going around you, sometimes it gets overwelming. So much so that you just want to say "Quiet! I'm trying to hear myself think!"
We all could use a little quiet time.

Photoshop

The Batman

2006-09-28T00:38:00.000-07:00

A quick paint up in photoshop. The brooding dark knight!

Change

2006-09-21T13:54:00.000-07:00

Change
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday! Late as usual..trying to make time to draw. Change is last weeks word. Remember that movie the Fly? It totally freaked me out.
Gross..ew...ack..yuck! Cheers.

Photoshop

Ultra the multi-alien

2006-09-13T23:40:00.000-07:00

A request from a fellow artist. I had no idea who this character was...some strange alien that had a chicken foot.
From Mystery in Space by DC comics if I'm correct. It turned out ok. Haha...chicken foot.

photoshop

Clean

2006-07-28T18:05:00.000-07:00

Clean
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday, this might be the only time I have done one on friday.
Guess this is what one can do when they are on vacation.

Scrub, scrub...and scrub! I'm sure glad Ducky can join in the fun. Add more soap and watch him fly! Cheers.

Photoshop

Sticky

2006-07-05T11:20:00.000-07:00

Sticky
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday...seems so long since my last one...been abit busy..finally a small break and headed to the land down under! Here's "Sticky"! Tastes so good that it really doesnt matter that it's all over his face. Kids...funny bunch.

See y'll later.

Pencil sketch, Photoshop

Angels & Devils

2006-05-16T21:30:00.000-07:00

Angels & Devils
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration "last" Friday...taking a break from the busy work life..
Angels & Devils, the imagery is too dramatic to pass up. The classic face-off between heaven and hell, good and evil...this angel has come down from heaven to have a chat of epic proportions.

Photoshop

Robot

2006-04-28T01:45:00.000-07:00

Robot
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

IF, Robots I love robots! So I had to join in on this one even though its later than late. Our robot here has finally found what he was looking for, a heart...

Photoshop

Speed

2006-04-13T18:48:00.000-07:00

Speed
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday 4 last week. Overloaded with work so much that I had enough and had to take a break. Did this little sketch,inked,scan,and then some color. "Speed" The turtle beats the hare, hell yah! Now have a Happy Easter! Cheers.

ink/photoshop

Insect

2006-03-10T00:47:00.000-08:00

Insect
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday. Remember those old freaky insect movies? Giant man-eating spiders trying to take over the earth?
After that I thought twice about squishing spiders...

Photoshop

Tea

2006-03-03T02:03:00.000-08:00

Tea
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday sucka! Inspiration hit me! Only this is for last friday, oh well. My two favorite "T"s, green tea and mean T! Thanks for the memories.

Photoshop

Song

2006-02-22T02:01:00.000-08:00

Song
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday, missed the last month and almost this whole month. Hoping to get back into a roll so lets start out with a "song".
Cheers

pencil & photoshop

Villains Pinup

2006-01-30T17:30:00.000-08:00

Here's the color version of the pinup for "Villains"
When the bank doesnt agree with me then this is what I wish I could do.
just kidding...but not really.
cheers

Ink & Photoshop

Villains

2006-01-13T14:36:00.000-08:00

Not IF this time. Here's some pinup sketches for a comic called "Villains" published by Viper comics coming out soon.
For more info check: www.villainscomic.blogspot.com

Sea

2006-01-13T01:26:00.000-08:00

Sea
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

The new year and first illustration friday! Which I'm right on track of being late! This is last weeks word "Sea". A message in the bottle. Who knows where the sea will take it.

Photoshop

Flavor

2006-01-06T01:00:00.000-08:00

Flavor
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday! The last one for last year...hehe sounds really late. The word is "Flavor"...Mmmmm nothing like the smell of something delicious to get you going. It has been really fun participating and meeting artist from all over the world. Thank you IF and thank YOU for dropping by! Have a wonderful new year!

Cheers,
Toyebot

Ink,Photoshop

Holiday

2005-12-26T10:53:00.000-08:00

Holiday
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

IF again and the word is "holiday". I did this piece as a xmas card. Happy Holidays everyone! Eat,sleep,drink, be merry, and sneak in some drawing time too.

Photoshop

Imagine

2005-12-23T02:01:00.000-08:00

Imagine
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday, uhm...last weeks. I've always imagined what it'd be like to fly, just like superman up into the clouds. Away from all the craziness of the world down below. It must be so peaceful..must be.

Photoshop

Surprise

2005-12-16T02:13:00.000-08:00

Surprise
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday, last friday...
Surprise! It's not the Super Awesomo Ultra Robot with Kung Fu kick that you asked for, it's a salmon colored dress shirt perfect for those family gatherings. Oh well it's the thought that counts right? Sigh Maybe next year...

Photoshop

Blue

2005-12-08T02:23:00.000-08:00

Blue
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday. Blue is the word, this guy is not feeling too great. Hang in there buddy things will get better.

Photoshop

Small

2005-11-30T02:50:00.000-08:00

Small
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday back. "Small" is the word. I can help...I can help... really I may be small but I can help.
It's ok this is for big people.

Photoshop

Free

2005-11-25T02:00:00.000-08:00

Free
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday, last weeks theme was "Free". Freedom has a price sometimes but in most cases that price is worth every breath.

Photoshop

Strength

2005-11-16T00:50:00.000-08:00

Strength
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday, missed last weeks so trying to get this out earlier.

After a couple sets of push ups and free weights, I'm feeling pumped!

photoshop

Broken

2005-11-02T18:07:00.000-08:00

Broken
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday! Broken...They don't make pay phones like they used to. Hulk pay...Hulk smash!

Photoshop

Remote

2005-10-27T17:45:00.000-07:00

Remote
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday, "Remote" is the word.
It took awhile but I think I finally found the remote, now I can be in control...cool.

Marker & photoshop

Cold

2005-10-20T17:52:00.000-07:00

Cold
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday again, this time it's "Cold". All I know is that this hurts.

cheers

Ink & photoshop

Lost

2005-10-20T17:49:00.000-07:00

Lost
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration "last" Friday.
Lost was last weeks word. I had this image of a scared little squirrel lost on a page, no background, no trees, no nuts, well maybe one but really no idea of where the hell he is.

Pencil & photoshop

Tagged!

2005-10-18T19:10:00.000-07:00

Argh, I got tagged by chacha. I think I'm supposed to say 20 random things about me and then pass it to as many people as it took me to fill it out. Here goes, I'm choosing all you talented people from all over.

1. I like comics.
2. I eat french fries with ketchup and mayo.
3.Hockey is back and that makes me and all of canada happy.
4.I like drawing and painting if you havent guessed it.
5.Illustration friday has introduced me to many talented and
interesting people all over the world.
6.Dragonboating is my other hobbie.
7.If I didnt have high metabolism I'd be in trouble.
8.I work at an animation company.
9.My apartment is just the right size...for now.
10.I used to watch every van damme movie that came out.
11.Hulk Hogan was my favorite wrestler.
12.I wish to own a beagle some day.
13.I still wake up and have cereal when I watch cartoons
on saturday mornings.
14.I like musicals.
15.Coke or Pepsi...Coke
16.My girlfriend thinks I have more shoes than her, I dont.
17.I flip on the tv and check out the food network.
18.I love my mac.
19.I still have alot to learn.
20. We get snow here once in a while.

alright 6 people TAG! Hope you don't mind...
Cheers

http://alinanimation.blogspot.com/
http://vfm4.blogspot.com/
http://www.aozora.ca/hyedie.html
http://paintmonster.blogspot.com/
http://phreaque-art.blogspot.com/
http://constanthing.blogspot.com/

Float

2005-10-08T10:50:00.000-07:00

Float
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday, right on time which is late for me...will try to get to the next one earlier(honest).

Float is the word. Froggy here is floating happily on his lily pad. He could also be floating on the clouds above. When you get that feeling that you are floating it doesnt really matter what you are on.

cheers

Photoshop
hmmm kinda similar to the ducky in the pond...oh well.:)

Fresh

2005-09-30T01:39:00.000-07:00

Fresh
Originally uploaded by Toyebot.

Illustration Friday. Nothing starts the morning like a "fresh" egg!

Photoshop