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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Canucks vs Blackhawks - winner


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!

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Canucks vs Blackhawks


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!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Zombie trap color


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.

Thursday, April 07, 2011

Zombies trap


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.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Captain Planet color


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.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Captain Planet inks


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



Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Toy


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.

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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Red Hood color


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.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Red Hood


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

Monday, February 21, 2011

Aquaman - Project Rooftop


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!


Friday, February 04, 2011

UltraMang


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

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Chicken


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

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Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Savour


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

Photoshop.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Racing


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

Photoshop.

Thursday, October 07, 2010

Project rooftop - Captain America


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/

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

War Machine


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


Illustration Friday, Froggy makes an acrobatic return!

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

proverb


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

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Wednesday, September 08, 2010

dessert


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

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Sunday, August 01, 2010

Captain America in color!


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!

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Cap face study


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

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Cap full sketch


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.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Cap Head


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

Thursday, July 01, 2010

Canuck


Happy Canada day to all you crazy Canucks!

Thursday, April 01, 2010

Running Man

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

Monday, March 22, 2010

Magik


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.

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Renewal


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.

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Monday, January 12, 2009

Hulk SMASH!


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

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Opinion


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

Photoshop

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Pretend


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

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Roadblocks


"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.

Monday, May 26, 2008

Worry


Worry
Originally uploaded by Toyebot
Illustration Friday - I think our planet does worry...

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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Wrinkle


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".

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Thursday, March 06, 2008

Leap


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

Saturday, February 09, 2008

Choose


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

Monday, January 14, 2008

Stitch


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

Wednesday, January 02, 2008

2008


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

Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Hats


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

Photoshop

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Trick or Treat


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

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Grow


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

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Extremes


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

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Open


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

Sunday, September 30, 2007

The Blues


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

Monday, September 24, 2007

Juggle


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

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Wedding


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

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Suit


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

Thursday, February 08, 2007

Sprout


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

Photoshop

Saturday, January 27, 2007

Red


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

Sunday, January 21, 2007

SuperHero


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.

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Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Buzz


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