the world of frappeboy

Shiny Happy People

2011-09-07T09:57:00.000-04:00

Did this for a now defunct project...but I like it, so I share it with you, my loyal followers. Hello? Loyal follower? Dang... Well I share it with you imaginary friend I call Burt.

Alphabetting...again

2011-08-25T21:09:00.000-04:00

More work on the alphabet - this tie I laid it out so I can see how much I'm missing...which is sadly more than I thought. I have slated this to be done in 2015 - just in time for flying cars.

More alphabetting

2011-07-18T21:17:00.000-04:00

Now featuring Ratchet, Xavier Stone (Guitar Hero), Donkey Kong, and Goro. And that's about it for interesting things I can add... (only 15 more to go)

Video Game Alphabet continued...

2011-07-07T21:25:00.000-04:00

I made up 3 of these guys before, but I decided to redo them with a more dynamic line. Also added two more... Ultimately I'm going for the whole bunch of them and print them in either a poster or book. Cause Kade needs to know ToeJam and Earl was a thing.

From Left to Right:

Axel (Twisted Metal) Blanka (Street Fighter) Inky (Pacman) Kratos (God of War) and Luigi (Halo)

Wrasslin'

2011-04-15T20:14:00.000-04:00

Back in the day, Lee and I would always play wrestling video games and create our own characters. These are those characters. Eh, I dunno - I guess I was caught up in nostalgia.

Care Bear Bug Thing

2011-03-10T20:25:00.000-05:00

I was messing around and this happened. I dunno...

Superhero's Part 2

2011-03-03T20:26:00.000-05:00

Updated from the image a few posts before. I realized after doing the original one that it turned out very Justice League-esque so I had to even it out and make it more Avenger-ie. I am a great storyteller.

Shannon

2011-02-10T17:25:00.000-05:00

After (she claims) 17 years i finally made a picture for Shannon. If you don't know Shannon this will probably make no sense.

Friends of Will

2011-02-10T11:11:00.000-05:00

A bit late in the posting - but last Christmas I created a photo card and a logo (seen over there to the right) for the Friends of Will Charity.

It's a charity that helps children with Relapsed Neuroblastoma - you should go and check it out.

ElectricRex is now Live!

2011-02-09T16:33:00.000-05:00

Ok...so admittedly it's still basically in Beta form with one product on it (the Monkeys book mentioned below) but still - Go check it out!

Visit ElectricRex

The point of the site is I want to have a hub where people who do self publishing can advertise their stuff. I figure if someone can get their audience to look at their product on the site, they will also see other peoples products and we all win...well, in theory. If you have something you self published, or know someone you do, let me know and I can fill you in with the details. Just send an email to rex@electricrex.com

Thanks

Monkeys in the Fridge now Available!

2011-02-09T16:27:00.000-05:00

Five or so years ago my aunt wrote two books that I illustrated. We had a publisher who subsequently stopped being a publisher (which was awesome). After years of these books just sitting on a hard drive, I decided to go the self publishing route. This is the first of the two books - Monkeys in the Fridge. You can find the book on Amazon:

Click here to check it out

There are some images posted there as well.

SuperHero Arrows

2011-02-08T08:01:00.000-05:00

I dunno...

They would make lovely lawn darts.

El Scariachi - 2011

2011-02-02T09:27:00.001-05:00

An update on an old sketch - its on this site way back at the beginning. Anywho - my style has evolved so i figured why not update him. Available on a shirt soon....ish.

GearHeads

2011-02-02T09:17:00.001-05:00

So - this is a new idea for a story I will eventually do. So look for that sometime in early 2044. Hopefully i get it out before the cloned super intelligent dinosaurs and man-sharks join forces to destroy the humans...

Family Portrait

2011-01-25T22:27:00.001-05:00

Now with Kade!

A is for Axel

2010-08-15T09:58:00.000-04:00

The alphabet continues with everyones favorite man who was surgically attached to giant tires by his father, Axel from Twisted Metal. If he really was a pluch character I figure they would sell him at carnival games next to posters of camaro's and square yellow plushes they call SpongeBob.

L is for Luigi

2010-07-21T23:33:00.000-04:00

Ah Luigi...possibly my favorite video game character. I think cause when I too jump I flail my legs about all willy-nilly. Ok - I really just wanted to say Willy-nilly... Anyways, the second in my eventual video game alphabet of characters I enjoy.

B is for Blanka

2010-07-14T22:27:00.001-04:00

So after working on the animal alphabet for the kids room, I decided I wanted to do a video game one. Characters all plushie-like. Anyways, here's Blanka. I'll be done sometime in the 2020's...

Alphabet

2010-05-18T22:29:00.001-04:00

So with the baby coming I've been working on some room decor. So here's my alphabet - will be larger and not in one giant sheet when all's said and done. The only other difference is that a) stuff will be going in those bottom corners and b) the Monkey is now a mouse. Too much monkey in all baby stuff lately ;)

Also...I like the Yeti.

Bill Mays

2010-04-09T23:39:00.001-04:00

I sketched this a while ago and thought - hey that looks like Billy Mays. Then he died (which was like 6 months ago)Posted now... this is the speed in which i roll .

Olympic Mushroom

2010-04-09T23:37:00.000-04:00

...or something. All i know is I like his socks.

In Space, no one can hear you cuddle...

2010-02-08T23:03:00.001-05:00

I have lost respect for myself with that headline. That said, i want an alien plush doll.

1.17.10 - Skier Guy/Thing

2010-01-17T17:47:00.000-05:00

That's one sharp hat...(drum roll)

1.9.10 - Ugly thing in the rain

2010-01-09T15:25:00.000-05:00

I wanted to capture all the meaning and symbolism of this sketch in the title. I think I captured it. Deep....

1.07.10 - CandyMan

2010-01-07T20:37:00.000-05:00

And why not...

1.4.10 - Angry Bear

2010-01-04T21:00:00.000-05:00

My attempt to start doing more quick sketching this year. This will not last...

Kickball Logo

2008-07-31T15:20:00.001-04:00

A logo I created for my work Kickball team. Yea, we're bad arse...

A new caricature

2008-07-31T15:18:00.000-04:00

Does this make me vain? Dammit...
Anyways I liked the style and wanted to share it with all 2 of you who check out the site. Hi Lee...

Rhino...thing...I suppose

2008-07-31T15:15:00.000-04:00

I know...he's breathtaking.

The real Mr. Bean

2008-06-26T14:25:00.000-04:00

Yep, this is even dumber than the last picture I just posted...

He looks upon you with contempt

2008-06-24T15:24:00.001-04:00

...nothing about this makes sense, but that is a stylish moustache.

A chance to do the hump

2008-04-24T16:59:00.001-04:00

I started sketching something that kinda looked like Humpty Hump, so I went with it. Back stories are awesome...

Public Service Announcement

2008-04-09T17:55:00.001-04:00

Hey, i'm just trying to help...

New for 1979!

2008-04-08T12:06:00.000-04:00

My dad used to have an orange volkswagon bug. I remember it looking slightly like this. Except it didn't go this fast...and it had no backseat...but i digress.

Fat Batman

2008-04-04T14:58:00.000-04:00

Like the title says...

Bappity boopity

2008-04-03T11:14:00.000-04:00

My favorite of the Mario Bros - not including seldom seen older brother 'Phil.' Actually - that's not a bad idea. Draw a third Mario brother who never got any public attention and works as an accountant or something. Kind of like the third Manning brother. I don't think anything I wrote just makes sense, but regardless, I like Luigi.

Ughhhh...

2008-02-02T16:19:00.000-05:00

Even evil fire spewing demon creatures do not enjoy mornings...

Brown Bear Childrens Center

2008-02-02T16:18:00.001-05:00

This is the logo/mascot I created for Brown Bear Childrens Center in Hingham.

Brown Bear Reject

2008-02-02T16:12:00.000-05:00

This is my favorite of the rejected bears...

Animal Fantastic

2008-02-02T16:07:00.000-05:00

So, I have this side project where I do creative for Little Blue Suit Entertainment (Music for kids) anyways, this was one of the covers I designed (I also created all the characters). You can check it out here: http://www.animalfantastic.com/ I created the website as well.

-End self promotion-

Only 6 months between posts...

2008-02-02T16:01:00.000-05:00

I'm still way ahead of my normal schedule. Anywho, here's a design I made for a T- Shirt of a Tiki spirit thing...when on a t-shirt looks as tho he is bursting from my stomach and trying to strangle me. I'm not sure what my reasoning was.

Groovi to the rescue

2007-06-04T16:24:00.000-04:00

Just realized after I made Groovi that he had the same color scheme as the Greatest American Hero, and I'm quite alright with that. Believe it or not, I'm walking on air...

I dunno...

2007-06-04T16:21:00.000-04:00

...what this is. But I like it. I will name him Blocky and he will be my new friend. Or enemy. Eh, we'll figure something out.

Cheshire Non-Cat

2007-06-01T13:33:00.000-04:00

Or something to that effect. I dunno what I was actually doing with this, but I thought he would look better with really bright pieces while the rest of him hides in shadow. Uhhh...yea. I don't know how I really feel about this yet.

Cupid is kind of creepy

2007-05-31T15:42:00.000-04:00

Yes he is...yes he is.
Well, I have now uploaded 5 pictures in 2 days. Going by my rate, I will post something new in two years. Happy 2009 everybody.

Dog

2007-05-31T15:40:00.000-04:00

I know, you want to know how i can come up with such exquisite, unique titles. All I can say it's a gift. A gift that I cannot give to you even if it is your birthday.

So, as you can also see this week I'm all about random squiggles and the such for backgrounds. Dunno...I'm taking something for it, so it should clear up in a few days.

Flamingo Cocktail Party

2007-05-31T15:32:00.000-04:00

And why not...
(Don't worry, someone will show up soon...probably.)

Leo!

2007-05-30T14:23:00.000-04:00

Yep, it's leo. Go ahead, gaze at him, he enjoys it.

I am a terrible updater

2007-05-30T14:13:00.000-04:00

Hey only two and a half months, where does the time go? Or rather, why am I so lazy? I blame television...or something. Anywho, this latest drawing is modeled after those punching bag things little kids play with. The ones with the sand in the bottom that you punch and it bobs around then comes back at you. Except this one is weighed down by your fears. And if you punch it, it comes back and tries to eat your face. No, wait - thats not this at all. Or is it?...
Hopefully one day I will make a full illustration with him.

El Scariachi

2007-03-12T13:30:00.000-04:00

This is Juallo, the scariachi. ( A scary mariachi) my official spokesman for the Day of the Dead. Yes, I know it's in November and this is March. I just like to be prepared

Quiet...I think it wants my soul.

2007-02-22T15:43:00.000-05:00

I call this guy Drippy. He has no eyelids, but if he did, he would still look like this. He just really enjoys staring...into your soul.

Watch where you step

2007-02-22T15:39:00.000-05:00

Here is a small bird...

There's really not much to say. I think it's trying to look at it's own forehead.

Globby

2007-02-01T20:43:00.000-05:00

So this is Globby. I guess he likes to eat people...or guard skulls. Either way, when he does it, he does it adorably.

Before horses...

2007-01-18T15:44:00.000-05:00

An old illustration, made all new and shiny with technology. SCIENCE!

When trouble strikes, turn to Reggie Danger!

2007-01-11T16:14:00.000-05:00

I have just now dubbed him Reggie Danger. I dunno, I think it fits.

Sticks

2007-01-05T15:25:00.000-05:00

Some little pixel sketch i did years ago I decided to update. Yea, I know it's nothing crazy, but it still pleases me. Also, since I did those texture tests, I've been adding the canvas look to most of my drawings. Makes it look like I drew it on watercolor paper, which is nice. Don't know how I truly feel about it yet. I mean, I like it but I don't know if it's a passing phase. Anywho, yea...sticks.

WhiteBoard Dino Riding

2007-01-02T15:33:00.000-05:00

We have a whiteboard in our offices here at work. Once a week I've started doing a 'drawing of the week' and this was one of them. As more of them come, they get more and more bizzare. This is probably the most sane of them. I also picture that cartoon character from Jurassic Park saying dinosaur like 'dinosahwr' and it makes me happy.

Illustrated Images Part V

2006-12-29T13:29:00.000-05:00

Poor Spoonie, he's left all alone...

Textured Images Part IV

2006-12-29T13:28:00.000-05:00

Being Lost on the moon can be mildy irritating...

Textured Images Part III

2006-12-29T13:27:00.000-05:00

I call him Grumble. He likes pie.

Textured Images Part II

2006-12-29T13:26:00.000-05:00

This is if a germ overtook the city.

Textured Series Part I

2006-12-29T13:17:00.000-05:00

The next few images are part of a series. This is my quasi-mascot named Devil Boy. I know, I wasn't feeling very creative with names that day.

Stay Classy San Diego

2006-12-29T13:08:00.000-05:00

You know I don't speak spanish...

My first image post is a Pimp?

2006-12-29T13:01:00.000-05:00

Yea...is this a good omen or a bad one? Anyways, Here's the start of a few images I will post today, mostly just to not start with nothing. Then, onto the lack of posting, hizzah!

Frappeboy Lives again...sorta

2006-12-29T12:57:00.000-05:00

So here's the deal: My old site was all flashy and fun, but I realized I would never update it because it wasn't really setup for that and it was a pain in the arse. Also, wanting to get in the habit of drawing more, I needed some reason, so the new Frappeboy was born. Just a place to put all the quick images (or maybe a few not so quick images). Hopefully this will get updated more than once every year :).