See Ya

 

Time for a family holiday to recharge the batteries. I'll be back to work on the 15th December. See ya on the flipside and watch out 2012 is going to be HOT.

BIG NEWS!

 

The time has come for a new chapter to start in my life, and it's BIG NEWS!

From 28th November I will be heading out of the corporate world of graphic design to start working for myself again, and it's going to be fun.

I've got lots of whopping projects with some really great artists lined up, so keep checking back for information as and when I can talk about it.

I'm also looking for COMMISIONS to help put food on the table at UME HQ, so if you’d like me to work on a project drop me an email (umetoys @ googlemail.com) My background is graphic design (major brands) offline and online, but I’m always up for sculpting, toy work and illustrations. I have some availability late December and the end of January – but if you fancy a chat, I am up for talking shop anytime.

Speaking of toy work – I’d love to get involved in more shows in 2012 – if you’ve got one or know of one coming up that you think I’d rock, let me know.

And last but no means least – I’ve also been known to snap a few photos from weddings to pet portraits and everything in-between, to have a look over my portfolio please visit www.umephotography.co.uk

So here’s to 2012 – exciting times indeed.

www.ume-toys.blogspot.com and www.rubberrodeo.blogspot.com

 

Iron Man needs a home

He came with us to 'thought bubble' and was a hit on the UME table. But it's time to offer him up to a new home, if your display cabinet/shelf would like a little Christmas present drop me a line.

Digital Artist

 

Nice surprise today - my tutorial for Digital Artist magazine has landed in the shops. If you fancy having a laugh at my copywriting skills and learn to draw a tiki in illustrator this 'cheats guide' is made for you.

It's been a while

It's been a few weeks since I posted much over here. I haven't been slacking but have been so busy with New York comic con, the icons show at the Hang Gang in Leeds and then prepping for Thought Bubble on the 19th. I squeezed in this little spider-man poster to keep the vectors going. If you'd like to keep an eye on my work come over to umetoys and have a look.

UME Store - Open now!

Fancy a pack of UME goodness? Go to the new UME Store and add some sticker happiness to your life - select here for the jump.http://umetoys.bigcartel.com/product/ume-sticker-pack

Here's a montage of my one off exclusive for NYCC this week - I'll be done at the Big Kev's Geek Stuff booth (E7) which is at the end of Artist Alley and part of the Podcasting/Show row and look for the strange dude with the facial hair - See you on Sat 5:00pm-7:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm-2:00pm

If you haven't seen the Tuttz and Pharaoh Hounds you're missing out, head on over and check them out.

Emily The Strange

If you're like us at our house then you'll be a fan of Emily - here's a little poster for my favorite fan - my daughter :-D

Bite me Edward!

Another little 'simple' style digital scribble for Society 6 - If you fancy owning a print select here.

Strangers In The Night

Here's something I haven't done a long time - a drawing for my Mum and Dad. My Mum's favorite song is Strangers in the night by Mr Sinatra so I thought I'd combine that with a Tuscanesque still retro landscape.

New York Comic Con

 

 We'll here's a few snaps of what I'll have with me next week at the Comic Con:

• Custom resins of the UME Kittens
• Custom sketch pads
• Stickers
• Art prints
• Postcards
• Zombie Bratz
• Original scribbles

It'd be great to say 'hi' so come on down to the Big Kev's Geek Stuff booth (E7) which is at the end of Artist Alley and part of the Podcasting/Show row and look for the strange dude with the facial hair - I'll be there Sat 5:00pm-7:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm-2:00pm for sure but put money on it I'll be there more. Look forward to seeing you.

For a map of the con select here.

Liar!

Smell burning? It's this chaps lederhosen on fire. If you'd like him smoking up your wall head on over to get a print here.

Lady

Don't tell anyone but I've drawn a lady - something I don't do very often ;-)

Fancy a print? Select here

Beauty And The Beast

Here's a negative space 'Beauty and the Beast' poster - haven't done one in a while.

Got some of these for sale now printed on matt 160gm A3 paper - £10 + £2.50 P&P - drop me a mail if you are interested.

Hi

Hi all - sorry for being a little on the quiet side of late, but things have been anything think from quiet over here (in a good way). Lot's of preparation for up and coming events (more over on UMETOYS) and other projects that I can hopefully share soon.

Also the above is a quick makeover to my 'richpage' landing page - trying to keep things simple.

New York Comic Con

Just a heads up as I'll be over in New York next month for all 4 days of the Comic Con. Come and say 'hello' I will post booth info etc ASAP.

Hi

 

It's offical I'll be going to New York Comic Con (13-16) for all 4 days with the fantastic Mr Argonauts Resins - If you fancy saying 'Hi' and maybe even getting your hand on some of my goodies let me know.

 

Working the Whistler up - nearly done - he's going to be a ltd edition print and sticker pack - Should have some with me at NY Comic Con (Oct) and also UK Leeds Thought Bubble (Nov).

Zombie Overpaint

Here's a little project for a Sunday - overpainted an old picture to give it some zombie love :-D Also aged the shiny gold frame.