continuing with the wood inspired theme, three more woodland creatures. This time I grabbed a piece of drift wood from the beach and sketched it several times. These three show very different observations of the same piece of drift wood.

Woodland Creature 2

I really love these drawings, especially this one. I'm gonna go right out and do a few more.

side note: next time I'm in portland I've got to get me some new sketch pads. This paper from walgreen's is one step up from toilet paper.

Woodland Creature 1



We bought a wood table at a garage sale last week. It has the best grain running across the top. I've started a couple drawings based on the shapes made by the woodgrain. Here's the first. I've always wanted to start a series like this and hope that it will inspire a few more studies of this sort.

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.