Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Here’s some more concept work for my new bird book. Unlike my last book-- Gwango’s Lonesome Trail, the new one will feature ink illustrations. Because of this I’ve been working the old ink pen like mad lately, trying to come up with a line style I’m happy with.


In other news, this week I have an article featured on the website Roadside Peek. It’s about my encounters with a bizarre little roadside attraction called the Lonely Bones.

So if you’re an aficionado of prehistoric dinosaurs and humdinger tales, click here to have a gander!


33 comments:

Jared Chapman said...

Man, I'm really excited about this project you're working on... as well as Gwango. They will both be excellent, I know. Nice article... it will be my read while I'm at work today ;)

Mattias Adolfsson said...

Looking great as usual

Anonymous said...

cool.

the pen work matches the subject well.
good luck to you.
-brian

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justinpatrickparpan said...

Thanks everyone, and welcome Scarecrow!

Jared, thanks for taking the time to read my little article. I hope you like stories set in smelly little cow towns!

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Unknown said...

That birdman is TOO COOL for words!

boob said...

Fan-freekin'-tastic. The birds you've been conjuring up are magnifico. The subject could be anything though - you're style is completely fresh. Off the heezy. I'm done embarrassing myself now.

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justinpatrickparpan said...

Thanks a lot Alina!

Bob, or wait, I mean Boob-- really, really appreciate the words. I'm a monster fan of your work, so thanks!

Willie Baronet said...

Love that top image! :-)

Alexei Martins said...

This is gonna be a wonderful project...That birdman is awesome, I liked them ears wing.

Isaac said...

Cool article–wish I had grandparents like that.

justinpatrickparpan said...

Yep, my Pops probably the most colorful man in the history of America, maybe even the history of the world! Thanks for checking out my article Isaac.

Danne8a said...

Me Likey very much!
Makes me feel great just to look at it!
Justin, I am a huge fan of your work!

craig said...

oh sweet lord of all good bird pics! Can't wait to see some more avian goodness

Ryan Bullard said...

Poor Lonely Bones.

I can't wait for the bird book though, those guys look amazing! I'm birdman fan!

Gregory Sesma said...

So this is what has become of DUCKMAN

Natascha Rosenberg said...

Your work is amazing!! Thanks very much for your post in my blog!

Urban Barbarian said...

You're a twisted mad man!! Where do you come up with this stuff! Great, great work!

Pickledog said...

I love the ink on the birdman. Birds with teeth rock! Neat article too, the dino sculptures are so cool.

Young Vo said...

Always a pleasure seeing your work. Nice!

Josh Parpan said...

Very nice work
-Bernard B, Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Ben Reynolds said...

you have SUCH a unique style man..its very very cool. That ink piece for the book looks fantastic!

Hans said...

lol that's awesome, I think your mind works slightly different than most, in a good way that is!;) Always something new and refreshing on your blog. Would still love to see those lonly bones someday.

Have a great weekend,

Hans

justinpatrickparpan said...

Thanks Danny and Craig.

Ryan, thanks for taking the time to mourn the Lonely Bones. Just give it some time man, and the pain will slowly get better.

Hey Greg! Yep, old Duckmans managed to become even weirder and more dilapidated then he was before! That’s what booze does to you!

Thanks natascha and Mr. Urban Barbarian.

Sir Pickledog, thanks for checking out my article. I really appreciate it!

Young Vo, Ben and Josh Parpan. Thanks! And Josh, for a kid in Elementary school you sure stay up mighty late. It’s almost midnight, got to bed son!

Hans, coming from a talented chap such as yourself, that’s a swell compliment.

Checkmark said...

Wow, that bird drawing is great! I really like the style, the line work seems really fluent too. Really awesome stuff man.

Jarrett said...

man, I expect to see your work in lights someday. you have such a wicked color pallette and style.

Debbie Shelby said...

Oh man this bird guy is so creepy! I really like it. Great work Justin!

Ken said...

very cool, your style is quite unique and original! would be interetsing to see how your new book turns out :D

the doodlers said...

We're stopping by to thank you for your return visits to our blog. Congrats on the beautiful recent book.. it looks AMAZING.. fascinating imagery. I get the feeling it's (somewhat) from your life experience. The new one looks like it will be a clucking good tail. Pen line is such fun to throw yourself into~ Let 'er rrrrip!

Cheers, Justin!

Scott Wright said...

Man...I can't wait to see this project finished....love the work you're doing.

justinpatrickparpan said...

Thanks guys!

Doodlers, I agree, its a thrill to do some ink work for a change. Having a swell time at it. Thanks for the encouragement.