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Grieverjoe (Jose Alvarez) is NOT a whiny emo as his name would suggest. He's an IT student with a love for art.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Pink Yoshi


Still working on that commission.
In the meantime, have a pink Yoshi, as requested by my daughter.

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Game Art HQ/OC Remix FFIX Anniversary Album

Back in January, I did an illustration of Zidane atop the Prima Vista for the Game Art HQ/OCRemix FFIX Anniversary Album. Today, I received notice that my piece was picked to be featured on the trailer for the album. Go check it out.
And check out Game Art HQ for more game-related art.  

Sunday, June 21, 2015

MTG Playmat commission WIP 1


How's that for a handful of a title?
This is a commission I'm doing of a Magic: The Gathering playmat featuring Angus Mackenzie (or as I like to call him, Goat Jesus).
Keep an eye out for the finished version.

Sunday, June 14, 2015

WHO WANTS FISH TACOS

So, in Monster Hunter, they have this weapon that's a frozen swordfish and you use it as a sword (sadly, in game, you swing the fish from the nose). I was playing and using that weapon, then I asked my wife if her character would use a fish as a weapon.
"Oh, yeah, totally. She would scream, 'WHO WANTS FISH TACOS!' before smacking people with it."

Watch out, monsters!

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Sunday, June 7, 2015

Xtabay

Quick pinup sketch of Xtabay, after Elvgren, as she appears in Guacamelee.

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Let The Good Times Roll

I was originally going to name this one "The Thrill Is Gone", but then I remembered, despite being The King of the Blues, BB King was always cheerful, optimistic, and full of energy. Always looking ahead, never looking down. So, instead, I decided to portray him as I remember him: having a good time, doing what he loved doing.
Good night, Riley. We'll miss you.

Process video