Don't let the Goofy Smile fool You... If His ipod is playin' the Action PlayList, that's Your Ass... You do NOT, want to get hit by the Tatted-Up Arm of His... BRRRR!!! It just sends Shivers up My spine thinkin' of what it'll do to a person...



Hmmm, T-Shirt material??? Could Be...

Later Chums,

Tony

I sure do Loves Me some Medusa... This is one of many Medusas I've drawn in the last year... I think it might be My Favorite one yet...



Tony

I LOVE Anime... Always have, always will... It's been as much an Influence to Me as Looney Tunes or Disney (Yes, I know they're EVIL... But They have still given us some Treasures worth Noting, So Shut-It)... After fendin' off a Ninja Invasion of Epic Standards, I sat down and Doodled this one out... Nothin' too Special about the Characters, but I Liked the Angle and Energy of the sketch...



Tony

This a Comission Sketch I did for SomeOne at this past WizWorld... It was late, but it got done and sent off with a HUGE HeartFelt Apology... The Character's name is RumbleBee... Hope You like it Bennett...



T...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! You Lonely Rice Freaks... Down below, You'll see a couple of pics of Jen and I as ZOMBIES... If You follow the link to My FLICKR page, You'll see the others... I had a BLAST doin' Her Make-Up... Can't wait to see what We do next year...





At the bottom of this SketchBook Page is what I woulda' Vectored for this year's Halloween Greetin', but I dropped the Ball on it (My Apologies)... I told You He was a Lil Bastard...



Hope You All Have a Fantastically Horrific HALLOWEEN...

Now get outta' here and go get some Candy...

Lonely Rice and Tony

Quick Posts Quatro (That's Four, for You Non-Spanish Speakin' Folks)...

This is one of Many Sketches I did while developin' a look for a Short Horror Story with My Friend and Sooper talented Rafael Nieves... This style wasn't picked, so I'm throwin' up here... I'll keep You guys abreast of that as it progresses... Bloody Kids just creep Me out...


This was another SKetch I did at the con... So, for You WereWolf Fans check out the link to the

WereWolf Cafe

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Almost there... 1 more post for the nite...

Tony

Quick Posts the Third...

Just a Random Sketch Page... I Like it cuz' Lonely is a Little Bastard and always has somethin' to say... And the Tat Guy is Pretty cool too...




I saw this guy Cuss Out a Bird for Shittin' on his Hoodie (Priceless)... And My own LiL Red Ridin' Hood...


I Shall Return!!!

T...

Quick Posts Part 2...

This was an Early Tat Sketch I did for My Friend Chris... It was based off an Illo He liked... I'm gonna take another stab at it...



Apparently now I can only do One Sketch per post now...

BAH!!!

T...

Quick Posts Part 1...

Sorry folks, my Comcast is down which has left Me with no Cable or Internet til Friday... So, I'm at Pressure Cafe usin' Their WiFi so I can get to My email and Bloggin' Bizness...

I LOVE KUNG-FU!!! And CyberBunny Chicks...


This was a Sketch I did for the Sooper Talented Doug Klauba's Kids at the Last WizWorld... I know I still have one outstandin' one (You know Who You are)... But I'm so gonna make it up to You...


BLOGGER is actin' weird, so I'm havin' to only do a couple of sketches per post...

Be right Back...

T...

Some more Sketch-A-Roni's...

What if BatMan was an Ass ???


Tryin' something different here, LineWise... Not sure if it looks any different though... Let Me know what You think???


My Friend Nick, loaned Me His "SpectreMan" DVDs... I watched a few episodes (Sooper-Campy, just like I remembered) and Doodled these Karas Sketch-A-Doodies... I think there might even be a Dr. Gory one in there too... The show still works for Me, but on a totally different level now...


I'm Out!!!

Tony

Just some quick Sketch-A-Ronis to get back into the mix of postin' on here again...


I had just finished watchin' "Touch of Evil" on TCM, and it made me think of My NOIR Story "ChiTown"... So, I did these... I think I might have another page of character sketches for it... If i find it, I'll throw it up...


This was for a quick little job doin' some clip art for an invite, that died as soon as it started...


I saw this guy at the Coffee Shop... How do You Not Draw that Profile??? I Know... So I Did...


Some more Moleskine Sketch-A-Roos...


That's all for now...

Later,

Tony

GoodBye Mike Wieringo (1963-2007)



I can't even begin to explain how messed-up I'm feelin' right now about the passin' of Mike Wieringo... Although I never met the Guy, it's hard not to feel some connection to someone whose Art You've followed, and studied for such a long time... I can only imagine how difficult it must be for His Family or those who knew and worked with Him... It's unfortunate, that it takes a Tragedy like this to put things back into Perspective...

Article

damn...

MOB RULE DECLARED IN CHICAGO!

Authorities uncovered a plot by a nefarious group of artists, writers, and other bohemian ne’er-do-wells planning to storm the upcoming Wizard World convention in Chicago on Thursday, August 9th, through Sunday, the 12th.

The insurgents are intent on taking over the event, inciting riots and attempting to add numerous supporters to their dastardly cause. Their goal seems to be nothing short of world domination!

Early intelligence reports have identified key members of this mob; a full disclosure of their names and areas of expertise are as follows:

Rafael Nieves, a Writer (VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE; THE PHANTOM; MR. MOTO) and subversive, and the apparent ringleader of the mob whom, it is said, has threatened to sell and sign numerous publications from his 20 year stint in the field. Nieves has aligned himself with quite a diverse band of hooligans, which includes these known associates:

Douglas Klauba, Painter and Cover Artist for THE PHANTOM, KOLCHAK, THE SPIDER, DOC SAVAGE, ZORRO... will have copies of his Sketchbook for sale, packaged between full color covers, with never before seen drawings, sketches and roughs from throughout his career and, for the very first time, includes a special Phantom section of preliminary drawings and studies. Along with the Sketchbook, Klauba will have collectible postcard sets and DC VS trading cards on hand, and there will be a selection of limited edition fine art prints available.

Juan Arevalo is an Art Director and Freelance Artist who has collaborated with Nieves on various projects in the pre-production phase. Arevalo has worked with leading Christian publisher UMI and comics creator Michael Davis on the initial launch of THE GUARDIAN LINE of faith-based comics. He has also created character designs for an upcoming animation in association with toy company RC2. Rumor has it that Arevalo is currently working on a personal project, RIMANAKUY YAWAR-THE BLOOD COVENANT, a web comic due out next year.

Antonio Maldonado, Artist and Radical (CHILLIN'S, the cover art for band Aiden's RAIN IN HELL CD, and Game Animator for Spongebob Squarepants:Diner Dash 1 and 2 for Nickelodeon and Playfirst) has a number of projects in the works: a back-up story for Nieves' re-release of EDGAR ALLAN POE’S THE BELLS titled "Alone", and the graphic novel BLACKBIRDS, also with Nieves. This malcontent will be selling copies of CHILLIN'S and his CUCOS! sketchbook, and will be doing seditious Commission Sketches.

Dan Dougherty (CYCLONE BILL AND THE TALL TALES, KOLCHAK) will be previewing several upcoming projects, including two zombie period pieces, ROTTEN and NATIONAL HORROR, as well as the long awaited anti-gravity yarn NEWTON'S LAW.

Len Kody: The up-and-coming comics Writer started his career contributing short stories to the MOONSTONE MONSTERS anthology series, which is now available in trade paperback. He'll be selling and signing copies of his dark, Western mini-series, CISCO KID: GUNFIRE & BRIMSTONE. And he'll no doubt be talking up his long awaited CISCO KID vs. WYATT EARP crossover, a two-issue event also featuring the talents of Chuck Dixon and EricJ, scheduled for a late '07 release. As a Convention Exclusive, Kody will debut pages from his first independently produced original graphic novel, SOUTHSIDE COP, about the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Nick Muntean, the Writer of "Kay-rash" from the anthology CHILLIN'S. Currently working with Antonio Maldonado on their upcoming 2008 project DOOM DOOM: 21ST CENTURY GIRL, a book so quirky, so odd, so manic, so pop-culture that it's best and most coherent description is "The Archies on acid!" Nick and Antonio will preview their book with a special, for-sale print of the characters.

Juan Gomez, Artist (CHILLIN’S, EDGAR ALLAN POE’S THE BELLS) will be previewing his latest project, WHO? THE HEX! as well as MALGATO, a graphic novel to be released in 2008.

La Morris Richmond is a Writer/Publisher/Revolutionary who, through his B.L.A.M! comics imprint, has produced the comic series CANTON KID and PURGE. His BOOTS OF THE OPRESSOR and JIGABOO DEVIL remain benchmarks in provocative, guerilla storytelling. Richmond will invade the convention on Thursday, Friday and Sunday, and will have copies of these books available for purchase.

John Siuntres is Host/Agitator of wordballoon.com, the best place to find podcast interviews with comicdom’s best and brightest. Siuntres is a raconteur and bon vivant nonpareil, so be warned!

All law-abiding citizens are urged to attend the WizardWorld Chicago convention and seek out this rabble at booths 4110 through 4120. Only by purchasing as much of their tracts and propaganda as possible can we deflate their scheme for rampant anarchy, preventing them from spreading their misinformation and half truths to the unsuspecting world!

Now go Buy Your Tickets... You know You wanna meet Us...

I'm Out!!!

T...

Sketch-A-Roni's...









Later,

Tony

Alright... I did One...

The Movie Site

has it set up so You can create Your own SIMPSON character... But, You have to register... Oh Stop It!!! It took less than a minute to do it...



Go Now... Or this Guy will show up at Your door and Eat all of Your Donuts...

Sketches Later... For Real...

Tony

Another SketchPage from My current Canson SketchBook... And yes, I know I spelled "MROWR" wrong...




Later HomeSkillets,

T...

Oooh, another June Sketch Post ((Watch Out Now))...

This is pretty much how it works for Me... I'll be there ((Usually in a Daze)), then an image pops into My melon, and I Doodle it out... I might add more to this page, cuz' this only takes up half of it... We'll see...



Later,

Tony

Just Sketch-A-Roni's... Comments Later...
















Later,

Tony

Just Some Sketches... Some more Cartoony Animal Designs I found... And a Random SketchBook Page...
















Later,

Tony

Four Things...

1.) Sorry I've been absent for so long... I've been Sooper Busy workin' ((Yes, I have))... I won't let that much time go by without any kind of post again... Whether it's a Page of Sketch-A-Doodies, One of My Stories, or a Favorite Video that made Me Laugh, You will not be left wantin' again... Movin' On,

2.) Have You ever Wondered, " Hmmm, I wonder if Tony will ever do Commission Work" ??? Well Compadres, the answer to this Question is "Yes" I am... Are You just Dyin' to get ahold of Your very own TMALO70 piece of Sketchery Goodness??? Sure You are... Then call up a New Browser Window and send Me an email at tmalo70@gmail.com , and We'll take it from there... More details comin' at You later, so keep Your Eyes peeled...

3.) Mi Amigo Rafael Nieves will be appearin' at Amazing Fantasy in Tinley Park on May 5th... Head on over to His

BLOG

for more details... GO NOW !!!

4). Lastly, some Sketch-A-Roni's to tide You over til the next post...

Accordian SketchBook Post # 2...


I had a Dream about Cartoony People Dancin'... Really...


Man, there was defintiely "SomeThin' " in those Brownies...


Nosferatu Vampires have always Creep'd Me out... Don't be Naive, They EXIST...


Later,

Tony

Post #4...

Gonna be a little light on descriptions for this one, since my EyeLids are startin' feel Pretty Heavy right now...

This is a "Moldie-Oldie" Sketch of Stormy Cat... She was the "Cat-Girl" in a Old Story of mine... Not much to tell now, since She's gone through some Visual and Characteristic Changes since I Sketched this out... NEXT!!!


I was just tryin' out some "CardBored Art"... After I did it, it sat on Norm Dwyer's Desk for over a year... I asked if He would mind if took it home and Scanned it... Needless to say, Norm and Family have moved to Montana and I must find away to get it to Him... Sorry Norm...


I HATE It when I doddle somethin' out with a Word Balloon it, but I can't think of what to write in there... Oh well, I'll think of somethin', someday...


A Little Guy Character I Doodled-Up for a Mock Ad... I might still do It someday, We'll see...


Norm gave me a Japanese Accordian Moleskine SketchBook... I sat on that thing for 2 years without drawin' anythin' in it... I needed to think of a Creative Theme to follow... Turns out, that was a Dumb idea... So, at the TailEnd on 2006, I started to throw down a few lines "here and There"... And, I got this...


Thanks for Stoppin' buy ((Come Back Soon))...

Later,

Tony

GAH!!! Febuary Post #3 was supposed to get put up last night, but I became preoccupied with Stella and Her Neediness... It's hard to resist Her and Her Puppy Powers... So, here We go...

I've got a couple of "Moldie-Oldies" in this post... First off, is a Dragon I designed back in 2000... It blows my mind that I drew every Scale on this baby... I still haven't found the other ones I did around the same time... They're much less detailed than this one...


"Moldie-Oldie" #2, is of a Character I did several years back for an Animation Group called CATNAP ((Chicago Area Toon Novices and Professionals))... It was started by Norm Dwyer, Kevin larson, and other Chicago based Animators... We had meetin's where We learned about Animation, Showed off whatever projects We were workin' on at the time, and had Guest Speakers within the Industry... The first group project was supposed to be an Animated Short featurin' a "CATNAPPER" ... This is the LiL Guy I turned in... The project never went anywhere, so I stopped goin' to the meetin's...


Just a Grafitti Doodle that got Colored... I still like the colorin' and the letters, but I wish I woulda' paid more attention to that Generic-Ass Character...


A grip of Teddy Bears and a Piggy Marker Doodies... Oh, and a Rice...


Random Warm-Up Sketch of "I Don't Know What"...


For Christmas, my Friend Nicky bought Me the Art of StreetFighter... After lookin' through it, I couldn't help but doodle out a couple of them...


I'll be back later for today's regularly scheduled post...

Later,

Tony