DeJarnette Designs

MUG SHOT

2011-12-17T20:10:00.000-08:00

Another mug shot that I'm going to make into a character for one of my shows.

The Hundreds X GPK Double, Double!

2011-12-17T15:49:00.000-08:00

The Hundreds’ Garbage Pail Kids with illustrations by Layron DeJarnette have Doubles as well. They are being printed in extremely low numbers (less than 20 of each Double), and will be randomly assorted throughout all distribution. Consider yourself VERY lucky if you open up your packaged t-shirt to find a The Hundreds’ Garbage Pail Kids Double…

SOURCE

THE HUNDREDS + TOPPS + GARBAGE PAIL KIDS

2011-12-15T06:03:00.000-08:00

The Hundreds x Garbage Pail Kids collection with illustrations by Layron DeJarnette are now available at The Hundreds Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Santa Monica flagship locations.

LINK TO THE HUNDREDS X GPK COLLECTION

Garbage Pail Kids: Burger Ben

2011-12-02T21:49:00.000-08:00

THE HUNDREDS + TOPPS + GARBAGE PAIL KIDS t-shirt illustration.
Acrylics 8.5 X 11 with digital type.

Garbage Pail Kids: Stinky Scotty

2011-12-01T21:03:00.000-08:00

THE HUNDREDS + TOPPS + GARBAGE PAIL KIDS t-shirt illustration.
Acrylics 8.5 X 11 with digital type.

The Hundreds X Garbage Pail Kids

2011-11-29T09:05:00.000-08:00

Here are some Garbage Pail Kids t-shirt illustrations I did for The Hundreds and Topps. (More to come.)

MUG SHOT

2011-11-23T08:33:00.000-08:00

Caricature of "yours truly".

Sketcholas!

2011-11-13T18:19:00.000-08:00

GPK FB3 WATN: "Bony Tony" illustration

2011-11-06T16:23:00.000-08:00

Garbage Pail Kids Flashback series 3 WATN: "Bony Tony" illustration.

Painted in acrylics. Original size: 5 X 7 inches

Illustrator: Layron DeJarnette
Concept: David Gross
(Originally based off of his FB return sketch card)

Final Card

"We're ANIMATIN'!"

2011-10-27T08:38:00.000-07:00

It's not the latest hip-hop single that will inhabit your ipod roster but this humorous take on the process of producing television animation is quite accurate.

Coming Soon! GPK Flashback Series 3

2011-10-07T01:15:00.000-07:00

Look out for more sketch cards from Layron DeJarnette in this series!

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

2011-09-26T22:42:00.000-07:00

Here's a fly character design I did for Mattel's Monster High.

These t-shirts are THE BOMB!!! More designs to come later this year!

2011-09-05T09:40:00.000-07:00

Check out The Hundreds' blog highlighting the opening reception for Gallery 1988‘s Garbage Pail Kids tribute art show.

To commemorate the show’s opening, which runs until October 1st, the first 50 people in line had the opportunity to score a free sneak-peek exclusive The Hundreds x Garbage Pail Kids t-shirt, illustrated by Garbage Pail Kids artist, Layron DeJarnette.

It will be the first of the collaboration set that will release to the rest of the world later this year.

http://thehundreds.com/blog/2011/09/03/grossed-out/

An illustration I did for THE HUNDREDS x GARBAGE PAIL KIDS "ADAM BOMB" t-shirt

2011-08-31T09:16:00.000-07:00

Based on the original Adam Bomb by John Pound and combining "The Hundreds" mascot (which is a cartoon bomb character).

Be the first to get your hands on the sneak-peek exclusive THE HUNDREDS x GARBAGE PAIL KIDS "ADAM BOMB" t-shirt, which doesn't release to the rest of the world for another several months. Only 50 of these tees will be made available and given out for FREE at the opening night of our GARBAGE PAIL KIDS tribute at Gallery 1988 on Melrose this Friday from 7 to 10pm. Everyone else will have to wait for ADAM BOMB and the rest of the gang when the full THE HUNDREDS x GARBAGE PAIL KIDS collection drops later this year...

Here's the original illustration with the old series logo:

A Taste of Things to Come

2011-08-24T19:42:00.001-07:00

Stay tuned!

Rat lip sync test 02

2011-07-17T10:53:00.000-07:00

Rat animation composited in After Effects by Walter Santucci.

Rat lip sync test 01

2011-06-01T00:27:00.000-07:00

Flash animated lip sync test for a music video. I'll be implementing embellishments within the body animation on the final comp.

Sketcholas: hunchback & girl

2011-06-01T00:24:00.000-07:00

Sketcholas!

2011-05-14T14:26:00.000-07:00

Character design sketches.

More GPK sketch card commissions

2011-03-25T15:42:00.000-07:00

This is a mash-up of the movies "Child's Play" and "Gremlins".
(2.5 X 3.5 Acrylics)

(I know that Gremlins' blood is green. It's strawberry jam all over the place, which is part of the gag.)

Madonna GPK
(2.5 X 3.5 Acrylics)

A mash-up of Garbage Pail Kids' "Oliver Twisted" and the movie "Black Swan".
(2.5 X 3.5 Marker and colored pencil)

Retched Ronald (GPK style)

2011-03-02T10:06:00.000-08:00

Here's my piece for DIKLIK art & Meltdown Comics “Meat!” art show
Painted in Acrylics (Inspired by John Pound’s Richie Retch)

Opening reception is Thursday, March 3rd from 7-10pm.
Here's the flyer to the event:

Some old Character Designs

2011-02-24T19:48:00.000-08:00

Milestone Creator Dwayne McDuffie has Died

2011-02-22T13:55:00.001-08:00

This news is VERY disheartening!

SOURCE: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=30969

Dwayne McDuffie as drawn by friend and collaborator Denys Cowan.

CBR News has learned that comic writer, animation producer and respected industry veteran Dwayne McDuffie passed away. The cause of death and specific details are unknown at this time.

A native of Detroit, McDuffie officially joined the comics industry as part of Marvel Comics editorial in the late '80s. While working on special projects for the publisher, he quickly made his name as a writer creating series such as "Damage Control" and helping to redefine the Deathlok character to fan and critical acclaim. He soon left the staff to become a full time freelance writer, becoming a voice in the industry for diversity, particularly fighting against stereotypical portrayals of people of color on the comic book page.

In 1993, McDuffie co-founded Milestone Media along with creators Denys Cowan, Michael Davis and Derek T. Dingle. The company's mission statement involved expanding the role of minorities in comics both on the page and off, and they launched (through DC Comics) a line of superheroes that included "Static," "Icon" and Xombi" – all of which McDuffie had a hand in creating.

Over the years, the writer contributed to scores of notable comic book launches and series, always with a keen eye on character, regardless of race. In 2000, his character, Static, made the leap totelevision in the Saturday morning cartoon "Static Shock." In 2003, an episode of the show dealing with gun violence earned the writer the Humanitas Prize.

In recent years, McDuffie pursued dual tracks in animation and comics writing. He served as story editor for the popular "Justice League Unlimited" animated series and wrote a number of DC's recent direct-to-DVD animated films. McDuffie had notable runs on comic series "Fantastic Four" and "Justice League of America," often incorporating Black characters into the core of the fabled franchises.

McDuffie's latest work was the script for the "All Star Superman" animated adaptation, which went on sale today in stores across America. CBR ran a lengthy interview with McDuffie about that project last week and caught up with him, looking in good health and acting jovial, last week at the Paley Center's Los Angeles premier for the film. McDuffie's last known public statement was a post to his Facebook page Sunday at 12:17 PM Pacific. He was scheduled to sign at Golden Apple Comics tomorrow evening as part of Reggie Hudlin's Reggie's World launch party.

The writer is survived by his wife, though at this point no further details are available on what exactly happened to McDuffie. The staff of Comic Book Resources offers our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Here is a youtube clip:

MEAT! Art Exhibition at Meltdown Gallery

2011-02-22T11:20:00.000-08:00

Flyer for an upcoming exhibition I'm in at Meltdown Gallery.

DIKLIK art & Meltdown Comics present “Meat!”
(an art show completely about meaty things)

Artist line up includes:
Michael Kupperman, Charlyne Yi, Brandon Bird, Carlos Ramos, J.R.Goldberg, Julia Vikerman, Myke Chilian, Layron DeJarnette, John Olsen, Richard Lee, Deanna Rooney, Britt Sanders, Andy Ristaino and Jhonen Vasquez.

Opening reception is Thursday, March 3rd from 7-10pm.

"The Ricky Gervais Show" Character Designs

2011-02-19T22:22:00.001-08:00

I had the wonderful opportunity again to be part of a stellar cast of extraordinary artists from the "Ricky Gervais Show. Comic book veteran, Dan Fraga was at the helm as Director and the virtuosic maestro, Bryan Arnett provided Art Direction.

Here's a imdb link to the rest of the super-marvelous crew. CLICK HERE!

Below are some character designs I provided.

The two characters on screen right are somewhat modeled after fellow character designers, Myke Chillian and Alex Kirwan.

I used my own 'mug shot' for this hunter.

Garbage Pail Kids Flashback 2 Sketch Card Preview

2011-02-19T11:36:00.000-08:00

Here are some sketch cards I did for Topps' Garbage Pail Kids Flashback 2 series.

Here the promo flyer:

GPK style personal commission

2011-02-14T07:16:00.000-08:00

Garbage Pail Kids style commission of family in Star Wars costumes. Concept by James Houx.
(Painted in acrylics)

Monster High webisodes

2010-10-19T15:52:00.000-07:00

Produced at W!LDBRAIN

Cartoon "Me"

2010-10-09T18:55:00.001-07:00

I finally made a mock GPK card out of the g1988 piece

2010-10-04T01:00:00.000-07:00

Here's a mock GPK card of the painting I did for G1988's Twilight Zone show a while back.

A taste of what's to come

2010-10-04T00:45:00.000-07:00

Concept art for a new project.

Inception Premiere & Live Performance with Hans Zimmer & Johnny Marr

2010-08-01T17:25:00.000-07:00

Love this movie and the soundtrack! Truly a great musical score.

Hans Zimmer is becoming one of my favorite composers and Chris Nolan my favorite film director.
The track is "Time" from the Inception soundtrack.

Hans Zimmer (piano) and Johnny Marr (guitar).

Other musicians:

Drums: Satnam Ramgotra
Electric cello: Tina Guo
Violin 1: Ann Marie Calhoun
Violin 2: Lili Haydn
The guy working with samples: Mel Wesson
Keyboard: Lorne Balfe
Vocals: Tera Hendrickson
and a 20-piece brass section in the background

It's cool to see and hear Tina Guo on the cello. She performs an amazing solo on Bear McCeary and the BSG Orchesta's "Apocalypse" from Battlestar Galactica's dvd movie "The Plan"

Cartoon Network's The Looney Tunes Show Sneak Peak

2010-07-19T08:39:00.000-07:00

Thoughts?

Disrespectoids Ep 6

2010-07-12T21:08:00.000-07:00

Here's a flash animation webisode I did for Capri Sun. I also provided asset designs.
Produced by Wildbrain
Directed by my man Tyree Dillihay
RESPECT THE POUCH!!!

Good Grief!

2010-06-30T18:47:00.000-07:00

Here's a conceptual illustration for a Met Life insurance commercial.
Line art: Layron DeJarnette
Colors: John Calmette

More GPK style sketch cards

2010-06-25T07:18:00.000-07:00

Concepts by James Houx.

This one is based on the movie, The Princess Bride.

This one is based on He-Man's Beastman and Evil Lyn.

Another GPK caricature sketch card commission

2010-05-31T19:17:00.001-07:00

This is a GPK caricature of Jaycee as her superhero alter-ego, Jaycee Justice!

Small Robots

2010-05-28T04:27:00.000-07:00

A couple of pieces (2.5 X 3.5) for Lulubell Toy Bodega in Tucson, AZ exhibition titled: TOY (RE)COLLECTIONS. June 5, 2010 thru June 29th.

Here's the flyer for the exhibit.

"Oh My Assets!"

2010-05-21T08:21:00.001-07:00

Here are some asset designs I did for Mattel's Monster High web series.

Submitted for Your Approval...

2010-05-11T09:17:00.000-07:00

Here are my two paintings for Galley 1988's Twilight Zone Tribute art show. The first one is a GPK style titled: "Kanamit's Finger Food" based on the episode, "To Serve Man" (Painted in acrylics).

This one is titled: "Martians Are Stronger" from the Twilight Zone episode "Mr Dingle The Strong". (Acrylics and white pencil)

Gallery 1988 will be paying tribute to what is easily one of the most influential television shows in the history of the medium, "The Twilight Zone," with "Another Dimension," where over 50 artists will reinterpret and remix episodes, themes and iconography from classic episodes of the series. The show opens Thursday, May 20th and will have an opening reception from 7-10 PM.

Here's a link to other artwork:
http://superpunch.blogspot.com/2010/05/twilight-zone.html

More GPK Style Sketch Card Commissions

2010-04-11T19:49:00.000-07:00

Sketch card commissions of GPK characters. Concept by James Houx.

This one is a Darth Vader / Terminator combo.

(Luis Diaz originally created a GPK Terminator hybrid called "Veinimator", which is a combo of Varicose Wayne and The Terminator. LINK )

GPK Ram-Man with Skeletor.

GPK Mickey Mouse.

The Mickey sketch card is based on the Matt Ratt GPK os1 card.

THE RICKY GERVAIS SHOW

2010-02-19T21:02:00.000-08:00

Just got back from the premiere screening of The Ricky Gervais Show. HBO has the complete 1st episode online

Interview with Studio Magazine

2010-02-15T13:27:00.001-08:00

I had the opportunity to be featured in The Studio Museum in Harlem Magazine artist's profile section. Look for it in the Winter 2010 edition. Below is a link to the feature and a few illustrations I provided for the article.

Cover

Feature

Commissioned GPK Style Sketch Card

2010-02-06T08:46:00.000-08:00

A Garbage Pail Kid style caricature commissioned sketch card. (2.5" x 3.5")

Garbage Pail Kids Flashback Sketch Cards

2010-02-04T08:00:00.000-08:00

Here are some sketch cards I drew for Topps Garbage Pail Kids Flashback series. I drew 200 plus 10 return sketch cards (which are part of the first nine on the blog) They are available for purchase.

He-Man art show opening night @ Gallery 1988

2010-01-10T09:00:00.000-08:00

Opening night for the He-Man art show at Gallery 1988 was totally packed. Super long line for two blocks.

The gallery inside was transformed into Castle Graveskull.

Here are my paintings of Trapjaw and Beastman.

To view more photos of the show click here.
To view all of the artwork click here.

The Avengers (BBC) Sketch Cards

2010-01-03T01:54:00.000-08:00

Here are some sketch cards I did for The Avengers (BBC) Series 3 trading card collection.

Curse of Frankenstein Sketch Cards

2010-01-03T00:06:00.000-08:00

Sketch Cards of Hammer Horror Films: Curse of Frankenstein.
Illustrated in pen and ink.

Commissioned Star Wars Sketch Cards

2010-01-02T10:58:00.000-08:00

Illustrated in Markers.

He-Man art show flyer

2009-12-28T09:51:00.000-08:00

Dates: January 8 - January 29, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday, January 8th, 7-10 pm

Gallery 1988
7020 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Contact : (323) 937-7088
http://www.nineteeneightyeight.com/

I'll have a couple of paintings on display at the gallery. Hope to see you there!

TRAPJAW - GPK style

2009-12-17T03:44:00.000-08:00

Here's a second acrylic painting for Gallery 1988's art show: “Under The Influence: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe”.

Opening reception date is January 8th, Friday night. The show will run through January 29.

Here’s their info:
Gallery 1988
7020 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Contact : (323) 937-7088
http://www.nineteeneightyeight.com/

Here's a link to some of the other participating artists work.
Here's a link to John Pound's He-Man GPK

He-Man Art Show at Gallery 1988 (Los Angeles)

2009-12-05T16:56:00.000-08:00

Here's one of my paintings that I was commissioned to do for Gallery 1988's art show: “Under The Influence: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe”. They are teaming up with Mattel to bring a variety of artistic interpretations of the He Man characters.

The acrylic painting above is Beastman done in the style of Garbage Pail Kids .

Opening reception date is January 8th, Friday night. The show will run through January 29.

Here’s their info:
Gallery 1988
7020 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Contact : (323) 937-7088
http://www.nineteeneightyeight.com/

GPK master, John Pound painted He Man and Skeletor in the style as well. Here's the LINK.

History of the Detective

2009-11-15T11:18:00.000-08:00

Here's a flash animated clip that I co-directed and animated for a Walt Disney dvd featurette "The History of the Detective".
*Note: These are not true events!

Cartooning Tutorial for Magazine

2009-11-14T06:39:00.001-08:00

Here's a tutorial I did for the January 2010 edition of the Studio Museum of Harlem's magazine. I'm being interviewed and featured on their artist profile and coloring page section.

More Sketch Card Commissions

2009-11-01T07:44:00.000-08:00

Here are sketch card commissions of GPK characters based on Yoda, Soundwave and Han Solo.

Sketch Card Commissions

2009-10-10T20:40:00.000-07:00

Here are sketch card commissions of a GPK character based on Darth Maul and an ink sketch of Opera Ursula (bonus card from ANS5).

New website up. (WOOHOO!)

2009-07-10T23:02:00.000-07:00

More illustrations & animations. Click link. http://www.dejarnettedesigns.com

Michael Jackson, you were a Thriller!

2009-06-25T16:01:00.000-07:00

Here's a caricature I did a while back during his "Bad" era. (Painted in watercolors.)

Dental Website Flash Animation

2009-06-04T23:13:00.000-07:00

Here's a Flash animation I did for a dental website for kids.

Jeff Foxworthy book illustrations

2009-05-17T09:33:00.000-07:00

Here are some spot illustrations that I did for comedian Jeff Foxworthy's latest book, "How To Really Stink At Work". Co-authored by Brain Hartt. I provided 77 illustrations, which had to knock out really fast.

This is the fifth book that I've illustrated for Jeff.

RETAIL SALES

THE JOB INTERVIEW

GUILDING THE LILY

THE COMPANY CHRISTMAS PARTY

SECURITY GUARD

College for Creative Studies Interview

2009-05-16T16:54:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity to be interviewed by CCS (my old art college and where I used to teach).
Click HERE for the interview.

RENEGADE ANIMATION TEST

2009-05-04T00:57:00.000-07:00

Flash Animation test for production training.

Flash animation for The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas.

2009-05-01T11:13:00.000-07:00

I provided assets and flash animation for an interactive poker-themed stage show now showing at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas.

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5 (Animated magician and bunny only)

"At last we will have revenge!"

2009-04-29T10:46:00.000-07:00

2.5 X 3.5 inches acrylic painting of Darth Maul.

Flash animated commercial for Lockheed Federal Credit Union

2009-04-28T04:35:00.000-07:00

Here's a commercial with a simple style that I animated in Flash.

Terminator Salvation Sketch Cards Promo #3

2009-04-27T18:59:00.000-07:00

Well Topps has another sketch card promo for Terminator Salvation and one of my sketch cards made it on the list. COOL!

Here's my card Topps used in the promo

Here is a link to more of my sketch cards.

Here's a list of Signers, Memorabilia and Sketch Artists:

Garbage Pail Kids sketch card commission

2009-04-22T21:31:00.000-07:00

GPK sketch card commission of "Boney Tony" done on preprinted card stock. Illustrated in markers, color pencils and white acrylic paint.

Guerrilla Guide to Animation

2009-04-12T15:13:00.000-07:00

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This is a shameless plug for my friend Walter Santucci's new book, Guerrilla Guide to Animation: Making Animated Films Outside the Mainstream.

Synopsis
The Guerrilla Guide to Animation: Making Animated Films Outside the Mainstream seeks to teach those not able to afford animation training or who seek to find an alternate path. It’s meant to provide the outsider, the anarchist, the rebel, guidance into the world of 2D animation. Provocatively written, the author’s experience in directing and teaching makes him the perfect source for all of those would-be animators out there.

Amazon Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Guerrilla-Guide-Animation-Animated-Mainstream/dp/0826429858/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239573947&sr=8-1

Terminator Salvation Sketch Cards for Topps

2009-04-08T07:41:00.001-07:00

I had the opportunity to provide sketch cards for Topps "Terminator Salvation" trading cards series. I did 100 sketch cards, along with 6 personal ones. I had a lot of fun using various styles and techniques on the rendering.

Here is a link to an interview on Denise Vasquez's blog.

Obamacakes

2008-11-05T08:25:00.001-08:00

My wife got a little creative on me yesterday and made these Obama cupcakes. For a rush job, I think they turned out quite alright and they tasted great. They're red velvet cupcakes with food coloring sprayed on to create the logo.

Some Character Designs of Bees

2008-10-29T00:45:00.000-07:00

Some character designs for an animation pilot pitch based on a children's book.

Wacky TV Parody Flash Animated Commercials

2008-10-24T22:47:00.000-07:00

Parody flash animated commercial for Wacky TV, in which I provided flash animation. Brent Engstrom provided storyboards.

Fruity Peppers

Jesse Jackson on Barack Obama

2008-07-13T18:50:00.000-07:00

Taken from the "Hot Mic" soundbite.

Animated by http://www.DeJarnetteDesigns.com

Barack Obama Speech

2008-06-10T18:06:00.000-07:00

It's not an attack, just political parody humor.

Click here for Flash version.

Layron DeJarnette Garbage Pail Kids Interview

2008-05-31T22:16:00.000-07:00

Here's a link to an interview I did on BARREN AARON'S GARBAGE PAIL KIDS WORLD website. Thanks AJ!

http://www.gpkworld.com/GPKInterviewDeJarnette.htm

Layron DeJarnette 2d and Flash Animation Reel and Samples

2008-05-24T23:46:00.000-07:00

ANIMATION REEL

ANIMATION SAMPLES

Here's a flash animation webisode I did for Capri Sun. I also provided asset designs.
Produced by Wildbrain
Directed by my man Tyree Dillihay
RESPECT THE POUCH!!!

Segment I animated from The Ricky Gervais Show now airing on HBO. Produced by W!LDBRAIN

Here's a flash animated clip that I co-directed and animated for a Walt Disney dvd featurette "The History of the Detective".
*Note: These are not true events!

I provided assets and flash animation for an interactive poker-themed stage show now showing at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas.

#1

#2

Flash animation taken from the "Hot Mic" soundbite.

Here's a commercial with a simple style that I animated in flash for Lockheed Federal Credit Union

I provided animation for the opening title sequence of 'The Punisher' movie. Teaming up up again with Walter Santucci as the Evil Cat Land crew along with Kaleidoscope Films Group, which provided overall art direction, texturing & compositing.

I teamed up with Walter Santucci & April (Seo Jin) Lee to provide animation for a theatrical commercial for the 2008 season of ABC's series LOST. The concept was to recreate the old movie theater intermission animation. Animation done in Flash.

2004 Telly Award winner commercial that I co-directed with Walter Santucci as the Evil Cat Land crew.

I teamed up again with Walter Santucci as the Evil Cat Land crew along with Academy award winning director Curtis Hanson (L.A. Confidential, 8 Mile, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle) of Deuce Three Productions and Fox 2000 to Co-direct & provide animation for the open title sequence of 'In Her Shoes' movie. Starring Cameron Diaz, Toni Collette, Shirley MacLaine and Mark Feuerstein.

These titles were created for the film a year before its release and then cut from the final picture when the producers decided to make the film seem more serious.

Here's a flash animation for a Sonic the Hedgehog promo. I provided flash character animation of Knuckles and the Robot.

Chevy s10 commercial that I provided character and prop animation for.

Gansto commercial in which I co-directed the animation along with Walter Santucci & Seth Strong as the Evil Cat Land crew.

A Bobson Construction commercial that I co-directed an animated.

I animated the "Number 1" in these spots.

New Garbage Pail Kids illustrations for ans 7

2008-01-05T19:39:00.000-08:00

Here are some Garbage Pail Kids (ans 7) illustrations that I painted for the Topps Company. Concepts by Wheaton, Pingitore, & Gross.

Car Jack

Final card print

Gator Abe

Final card print

Glass Blow Joe

Final card print

Special Holiday Greeting from me to YOU!

2007-12-25T09:27:00.001-08:00

Please click on the link to view holiday greeting.

http://www.dejarnettedesigns.com/holiday_greeting01.htm

Have a wonderful new year.

Layron DeJarnette
www.dejarnettedesigns.com

Style Guides and Character Designs for Commercial Spot

2007-12-21T11:32:00.001-08:00

Here are a few style guides and character designs I did for a Kraft commercial spot.

Graffiti on Facebook

2007-11-23T13:41:00.001-08:00

Here's an illustration of Darkness from the 1985 movie Legend that I did on my Facebook's Graffiti page. To view the replay, click on the link below.

For those of you who have Graffiti, do you have trouble saving detailed images? I had a couple of illustrations that did not save in the program. It's really frustrating!!!

"Did I Do That?" (Flashback TV)

2007-11-14T09:37:00.000-08:00

That nasally voice, the crazy laugh, huge glasses, colorful suspenders and pants that flooded way more than New Orleans... This is a 'very old' caricature of Steve Urkel. Painted in dyes and colored pencil.

Question? Did he get on your nerves or were you a fan of Urkel?

Portraits in Colored Pencil

2007-11-08T06:28:00.001-08:00

Bill Gates as "Alfred E. Neuman"

2007-11-08T06:26:00.000-08:00

Painted in acrylics for Upside magazine.

Super Sharp Steve!

2007-11-08T06:19:00.001-08:00

Steve Harvey - Drawn in pencil & colored in photoshop.

Big Rube!

2007-11-08T06:11:00.000-08:00

Here's an old caricature of Ruben Studdard done in pencil & colored in photoshop.

The Punisher opening titles (2004)

2007-10-30T09:20:00.000-07:00

I provided animation for the opening title sequence of 'The Punisher' movie. Teaming up up again with Walter Santucci as the Evil Cat Land crew along with Kaleidoscope Films Group, which provided overall art direction, texturing & compositing.

In Her Shoes (opening animation)

2007-10-30T09:17:00.000-07:00

I teamed up again with Walter Santucci as the Evil Cat Land crew along with Academy award winning director Curtis Hanson (L.A. Confidential, 8 Mile, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle) of Deuce Three Productions and Fox 2000 to Co-direct & provide animation for the open title sequence of 'In Her Shoes' movie. Starring Cameron Diaz, Toni Collette, Shirley MacLaine and Mark Feuerstein.

These titles were created for the film a year before its release and then cut from the final picture when the producers decided to make the film seem more serious.

On youtube now!!!

2007-10-30T09:06:00.000-07:00

I finally opened a youtube account. Here is the web address:
http://www.youtube.com/dejarnettedesigns

Below are some animations that I worked on.

Chevy s10 commercial that I provided character and prop animation for.

2004 Telly Award winner commercial that I co-directed with Walter Santucci as the Evil Cat Land crew.

A Bobson Construction commercial that I co-directed an animated.

Gansto commercials in which I co-directed the animation along with Walter Santucci & Seth Strong as the Evil Cat Land crew.

Various animations involving parodies of superheroes that I worked on.

Captian Trek

2007-10-30T05:40:00.000-07:00

Here's an old illustration of the captians of Star Trek & Star Trek TNG. The old debate still remains: "Which one was the best captian?"
My vote is for Sisko - (Just kidding!)

Below are a couple of caricatures of Don King, Bill Cosby, Barbara Streisand & Usher

More Sketch Cards

2007-10-18T09:46:00.000-07:00

Here are more Trading Sketch Card samples of Marvel superhero women. Done in markers.

Marker Sketch Cards

2007-10-05T04:02:00.000-07:00

Here are some sketch card samples for an upcoming project. Done in markers.

Here is a close up of Darkseid.

More Caricatures

2007-08-31T06:31:00.001-07:00

Here are some old caricatures that I did for magazine companies and self promotion. Most of the caricatures are painted in acrylic paint. The others are done in watercolors or rendered in Photoshop

The Proud Family

2007-08-31T06:11:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of comics that I illustrated for Disney Adventures magazine with artist Robert Rucker. A great thing about this project is that I met with Bruce Smith, The Proud Family's creator and he taught me how to draw the characters. I still have some of his original sketches. Thanks Bruce!

Caricatures of Caricaturists!

2007-07-08T14:24:00.000-07:00

Here are some caricatures of caricaturists I did for The Drawing Board. I tried to stretch myself by rendering the illustrations in various styles.

This one's in pencil.

Pencil sketch.

Pencil sketch scanned and rendered in Photoshop.

A couple of graphically illustrated caricatures.

Garbage Pail Kids

2007-07-08T12:28:00.000-07:00

Here are some illustrations of 'Garbage Pails Kids' that I did for The Topps Company. They were part of ANS5. AN7 is in the works. Hopefully I can be a part of that series as well. I really had a lot of fun painting these cards.

Here's how the original paintings looked.

Transformers "Animated"

2007-06-25T19:30:00.000-07:00

Is this "More than meets the Eye"?
Bumblebee looks good

"I would have waited an eternity for this!"

2007-06-21T15:20:00.000-07:00

Oh well, at least he's the voice on the video game. Boy do I wish Chris Latta (the guy who did Starscream's voice) was still alive. His voice was classic! CCCOOBBRRAAA!!!

More Hollywood Zombies Illustrations

2007-06-20T20:38:00.001-07:00

Here are more painting I did for Topps' Hollywood Zombies trading card series. On the Beyonce zombie, Jay-Z was originally in the crowd. His likeness is changed (by Topps) on the final print. (It was probably a legal issue.) All illustrations are painted in acrylics.

Here's the photoshop change of Jay-Z in the final print. (Some people can still see a little Jay-Z hiding underneath all that facial hair.)

Hollywood Zombies

2007-05-17T08:47:00.000-07:00

Below are promotion pieces for the Hollywood Zombies trading card series from The Topps Company. I painted some cards in the series. The medium used is acrylics. Here is a link to the official website. http://www.hollywoodzombies.com/

Disclaimer: Due to my strong personal convictions, I wish to stress that this (project) is in no way endorses a belief in the occult.

(If you are a Michael Jackson fan, you know I just totally ripped that from the beginning of his Thriller video!)