... from the drawing board

Yes, I do caricatures

I'm often asked so here's a recent piece for the cover of Network World on the competition between the leading I.T. companies... or at least their CEO's.

As with most assignments, this illustration had to allow for cover elements; mailing label in the lower left side, masthead along top and various copy headlines on the left side of the page.

It's always both fun and challenging to create an image that works within the confines of space and restrictions of deadline. And, of course, pleases the client.

Thanks to Stephen Sauer, art director at Network World for this opportunity.

Giddy up!

Dan

Risk assessment

Have you ever found yourself trapped in an intimate setting with someone you have absolutely nothing in common with?...

Humorist Pat McManus writes of such an encounter (as only he can) in the March 2009 issue of Outdoor Life magazine.
And after reading Pat's take, I figured an illustration of him in the paddler's "distress" position would say it all. The good folks at OL agreed and here's the two-step; sketch to final process above.

Thanks for dropping by,

Dan

Try something new...

Okay, I'm not suggesting bananas with ketchup. More along the lines of trying a new creative approach like calling me to collaborate on your next visual assignment.

My hand-drawn, humorous, pen and ink and watercolor illustrations have served to connect a wide-range of clients stories with their intended audience. My work resonates through humor and expressive characters who are all-too familiar. In short, my work (and I) won't disappoint.

Give me a call.

Thanks,

Dan

781-829-8815

Vasky Cards

"Share a laugh."

Now here's a concept I trust we can all agree on, and the very spirit which informs Vasky Cards; my new line of greeting cards featuring, yes, my artwork. Funny and smart Vasky Cards bring the gift of humor to every occasion. View my initial 12 designs by simply clicking and following the 'Vasky Cards' link on the home page.

And please bear with me as this effort is in its infancy. Presently the cards are available for purchase by check with a minimum order via the web of 8 cards (1 box). Our online purchasing capability should be in place early 2009. If you're located on the the South Shore of Massachusetts, there are several shops carrying Vasky Cards with more venues to come. As always, feel free to email or call me directly with any questions and we'll get the cards to you.

If you'd like to stay informed of Vasky Cards updates and announcements please send your email to cards@vasky.com and you'll be added to my mailing list. Of course, I respect your privacy, and I will never sell, share or distribute your email or personal information to a third party, ever.

I appreciate and encourage your feedback and suggestions. Thanks for your support.

Share a laugh,

Dan

Da BEAR

In the category of "Lead Animal in the Present Economic Crisis" the winner IS...

(drum roll)

... dah hulkin' bear.

Sketch above was created for Christian Science Monitor, Mutual Funds Quarterly article. As federal investigations continue to evolve somebody might want to tell the pig to be ready and waiting in the wings. This role could be recast real soon.

Lets Make a Deal

This from a radio program earlier today in response to the 'rescue' package being debated on Capitol Hill:

"We're socializing losses and privatizing profits".

- Gretchen Morgenson, business columnist for The New York Times.

Dead on, if you ask me. Dead on.

Laughter + wine =

If laughter is good medicine then why not combine it with the fruit of the vine. Well, Mr. Ron Leland and the talented folks at Real Life Branding did just that with this client's product, and on a recent visit I bumped into these old friends.

http://www.reallifebranding.com/portfolio/?id=kookaburra

The sketches were provided by yours truly for their Laughing Kookaburra brand development project and the little guy that eventually made the cut can be seen here:

(Note: Have the volume on your computer turned down)

http://www.kookaburrawine.com

© Daniel Vasconcellos 2008 All rights reserved

Yellow Bus

I don't know where summer went, but I suspect the yellow school bus which arrived on our street last week may have been involved with its disappearance.

It also reminded me of this illustration I'd created for a Smart Money Magazine article on summer camps. It addressed the concerns parents have for their child's well being when going off to summer camp. As a parent, and veteran kid, this experience transfers with the changing season from camp to the school bus. The big yellow school bus.

And now our son, Davis, fully appreciates the exaggerated preparedness concept behind this illustration as his overnight summer camp experience was a worse case scenario of what awaits the unsuspecting camper. Thankfully, he's fully recovered, but there's one aspect of summer I won't miss.

Dogs, Dogs, Dogs...

I came across these sketches recently and thought I'd share them with you. Suffice to say I was asked to render some simple dog characters for a potential assignment and here's a sampling of what poured onto one of several sketchbook pages.

Posted for two simple reasons:

1. Yes, I do draw dogs.

2. My web host is anything but a dog and can be found by clicking their logo down below. (Woof! a bit of a shameless plug for these fine service-minded canines.)

... from the drawing board

Yes, I do caricatures

Risk assessment

Try something new...

Vasky Cards

Da BEAR

Lets Make a Deal

Laughter + wine =

Yellow Bus

Dogs, Dogs, Dogs...

Summer fare

Enough said

Knock! knock!

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