A couple of recent drawings. The first was inspired by a slice of lemon floating on water in a glass. The lemon looked like upper jaw teeth while the seeds at the bottom reminded me of a couple scraggly lower jaw teeth. After I did it, I realized how much it looks like master shake. I guess all that time at radical is starting to spew through my subconscious.

The second is another concept sketch for an up coming animation. It started out as a dog on a bike but kinda evolved into this strange creature standing on a bike crank. It's a unusual drawing but I really like it.

In my never ending quest to own every bike ever made, I've purchased yet another bicycle. This little number is an American Flyer with a body style very reminiscent of the classic Schwinn Stingray. I saw it for $20 at a garage sale last weekend and couldn't pass it up. Now comes the long process of cleaning off all the rust and coming up with a name for it.

life at the beach

Filmed by Bike revisited


This year I'm getting a head start on my Filmed by Bike entry. I've got some really good ideas for the next animation. I don't want to give away to much, but I will say that I'll be animating this one in 2d, on paper, as crudely as possible. Its gonna be great! Above are two concept drawings I did to get the creative juices flowing.

I also have another animation in the works, but that one is so top secret I don't even want to share any sketches yet. Stay tuned.

I'm turning into a goonie. That's right, I'm moving to the coast of oregon to pursue my life long dream of finding buried treasure with a bunch of preteen miscreants. Really, my girlfriend allie got a job down in cannon beach, and we're renting a beach house down there. I'll be commuting a bit for work (its 80ish miles west of portland), but this is definitely a welcome change. I love pdx but sometimes it can be overwhelming. There is so many fun things to do and great people to meet, but it's been tough getting steady work. I'm doing a thorough review of all my options. I've also been sketching a lot and have some good ideas for two new animation shorts I'll be working on this coming year.

if you only check out one new blog this week make sure its Dizmal's. He's the heir to the craziest bicycling clowns that ever lived. They have an amazing story, with an undecided end. Check them out.

Da Dingo Dizmal Digest

My buddy Joe and I put together a ride to the midnight premiere of the simpsons movie. The ride was great and we actually convinced a few people to go. I liked the movie, I laughed a lot but don't remember any points that really struck me as outstanding. I'll have to watch it again when I'm a little more sober. Anybody else see it?

viva le TOUR!




I love this race, and if it takes extreme measures, as the tour has suffered this year, to return this sport to a respectable place then so be it. We should not be calling for the death of this beloved institution rather, embracing all those who still ride on and are proud to say they are dope free. My hats of to those riders. Lets keep riding.
-C

Do you see what happens, Larry?



When the tooth of a chain ring goes into your ankle. This is the second time in a month that I've suffered from this injury. The first time the chain ring dug into my shin. This time was a little deeper and very bloody. Heed my warning, when trying to stop a bicycle weighed down with a heavy load, don't expect you foot to stop you.

Vinokourov's Astana team manager Marc Biver. "He'll go to his limit and will die on the bike if he has to. He'll do everything to stay in the Tour."

I Love This Guy!-C

Pedalpalooza 2007
I introduced The Black Bomber, my newest bike, during the festivities. Unbelievably fun! Below I've posted pictures from the Multnomah County Bike Fair, the finally of two weeks of bike rides, workshops, and madness.

black bomber pictured to the right

amazing Triplane bike

I thought about trying the figure 8 derby but knew the competition was fierce.

Tall bike jousting was awesome. I don't know how they stay on the bikes.

Team Green. Joe won gold in the Pie Joust Competition.

Filmed by Bike

good times...

Is there anybody out there










I'm getting the feeling that this blog is a waste of time. Its not like I have anything else to do with my time, but if a tree falls in the forest and there's no one to hear it does it make a sound. If a blog gets new posts but there is no one to read it, does it have a purpose. I'm having a rough week. Like a boat cast out to sea without a paddle, my motivation for everything is adrift.

Portland to the Oregon coast, and back.

Last week my buddy Joe and I went rode our bikes to the Oregon coast. The way there was treacherous with some tough climbs and lots of rain. Fortunately the weather let up and we had a sunny day off at the beach. On the way back home we choose an easier route. The weather cooperated and all along the way we enjoyed the beauty of the pacific northwest spring.

It's been selected!

My animation entitled "rabbit" has been selected to be screened at Filmed By Bike, a local film festival dedicated to bicycles. I've been working on this animation for a month or so now and was originally planning on screening it at The Platform Animation Festival. Until, I found out about Filmed By Bike and figured I should enter both. I am still hoping to make it into Platform, but just to have it seen by a large audience is more than I could ask for. Below I've posted some info about the festival. If you're in the Portland area or just a diehard bike/carlos fan, you should come see the show.

FILMED BY BIKE
A festival of bike-themed movie shorts

Clinton Street Theater, Portland, Oregon April 13-15, 2007

Bicycle scenes from around the world will overtake the silver screen at Clinton Street Theater in Portland, Oregon for three full days of Filmed by Bike, a festival of bike-themed movie shorts.

Over 50 international movies were submitted, but only 12 will make the final cut. The festival, now in it's fifth year, runs April 13-15, 2007. The opening night extravaganza is on Friday.

OPENING NIGHT
Festivities begin on Friday night with the "Opening Night Throwdown"
extravaganza featuring drinks, a raffle and entertainment. In the mix of raffle prizes is an Electra Amsterdam, a unique Euro-style bicycle donated by the Bike Gallery. Tickets for the Amsterdam are available online in advance or on Friday night for $1.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Filmed by Bike is a world-renowned film festival, but it only happens here in Portland, the bicycle capital of the U.S. From steamy stories of bicycle love to BMX trick riding, Filmed by Bike offers a small peek into the creative psyche of artists who are passionate about bicycles.

SCREENINGS
Friday, April 13, $5-10, 7:00 and 9:00 pm, 21+ Saturday, April 14, $6, 5:00 (all ages), 7:00 and 9:00 pm, 21+ Sunday, April 15, $6, 7:00 and 9:00 pm, 21+ Discounts for youth, students and seniors

MORE INFORMATION
www.FilmedByBike.org
971-221-7228 (ticket hotline)
Info@FilmedByBike.org

Newest Member of the Fleet

This little number was built specifically for Allie. Its a smaller frame with cruiser bars and a banana seat for a more relaxed ride. I'm hoping to replace the stem soon to make the handlebars sit just a bit higher. It rides like a dream.

My website is up!! Long over due and millions of dollars over budget

pedalmation.com

is finally up.

Check it out when you get a second and tell me what you think.

Beach Relief



Made it out to Lincoln City on the coast of Oregon last week. My friend Jennifer was having her 30th birthday out there. Everyone had a great time.

Snow in Portland




This is a shot out of my window a couple of weeks ago. I didn't leave the house all day, it was great.

FOLLOW MY LEAD!

step one:
Find a Mountain



step two:
Climb to the top of said mountain



step three:
Ski down the side of mountain with friends


NOW thats a friday of no work!

Election Day Jitters!



I've been reading through a lot of bicycle repair and frame building books as of late and came across this gem in a book titled "Bicycle the history." Go online for a library near you, and check out something that interests you. These two young upstarts had to take this photo, at our capitol, early in the morning to avoid arrest. Don't forget to vote!

jesus.

Like I need another blog.

I know your telling yourself, does Carlos ever update this thing, and the answer is no, not really. But, yes I decided to co-op on another blog with my buddy Sam. Check the link below for some super sexy sketches.

supersexysketchparty

I promise I'll take some damn fotos of this city and post them soon. Im really hoping to get my real camera in the mail cause my camera phone does nothing its justice.

Portland, OR

Its been a little over a month since I arrived in Portland, and what a whirl wind of changes have taken place. My first mission once in town was to find a place to sleep. For the first week Chris (Hip Hop) and some friends from Atlanta let me crash on their collective couches. And it was good, but a man needs a place of his own. So, i hit craigslist with a vengence. I must have emailed a dozen people and seen 4-5 places. But it was this great old house with two folks and a dog, that I decided to call home. I'm renting a huge room, with two walk-in closets, one of which I'm using as an office. At first I was taken back with Portland. It wasn't what I was expecting,and I'm not sure I was ready for a big city, after being alone in the country for so long. But, after a week or so I adjusted to city life. The people here are very laid back and at first I took that as not caring. To a degree this is true, but upon further review I've found most people to be very nice, they just tend to stay out of your way. The next thing I needed to do was find a job. Now, I was willing to settle for anything, but when I got a phone call on Thursday and asked to come in on friday for an interview I was shocked. I hadn't even sent resumes or filled out applications and here I was already getting a call back. Turns out Chris made some phone calls to some folks, and next thing you know I'm working at a company. They fabricate and design mechandise booths & store fronts, and were in desperate need of a replacement 3d modeler. So I picked up the job without even showing a bit of my work, just Chris' word (thanks HipHop ;-). Now all this has happened in just the first 2weeks, so you can imagine my head is spinning. But I wasn't done yet, another friend had told me about a coffee shop that just opened. They needed baristas stat. Low and behold, I was working for another company without so much as a referance. Now my plate is full, I went from having nothing to do but ride a bike day in and out, to having two jobs in less than a month. Its truely been mind boggling going from one extreme to the other. Its like I woke up one day and had a completely different life. With so much excitement I haven't gotten out and explored the city fully yet. I've got to get on it soon though, cause once the rain hits, it won't let up until spring. So, before that happens, Im going to get out, take some photos and post them here for your enjoyment. Thanks again everyboby for your comments and emails. Everytime I read a new one I smile. I still miss my ATL crew, but all ya'll should know Im in a better place, not just physically, but mentally as well (no Im not dead or in heaven).