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movin' on up!

2006-10-05T00:05:00.001-05:00

Now I know how George and Weezy felt... I've got a new blog on Drawger. Check it out won't you?... unless you feel I've become too uppity.Goodbye blogger.

My last reader, I think

2006-09-27T19:05:00.000-05:00

Here are few of my favorites from the reader I just finished. I think this is my last one for a while... Now what will I do at 3 o'clock in the morning? Oh yeah, sleep.

lollipopeacock!

2006-09-20T10:46:00.000-05:00

Lollipops from the lollipopeacock are the most deliciousist! Painting for the upcoming Wootini potluck show. Weeee![link]

Hot Dog t-shirt for sale!

2006-09-14T22:36:00.001-05:00

The People Like Us Collective has printed my shirt, Hotdog. It's currently available for purchase on their website. It's a limited print run of 200. So, get em while they're hot(dog)!

Happy Mother's Day! (4 months late)

2006-09-06T20:51:00.000-05:00

This was to be a mother's day present for my wife... er, been a bit busy. Better late than never.

Free Unicorn Rides!

2006-08-31T19:46:00.000-05:00

Leprechauns can't catch a break.

...and I'm spent

2006-08-30T09:38:00.000-05:00

Just finished my last reader. Time for a nap.

One more down... one to go

2006-08-25T22:47:00.000-05:00

A few from my latest reader...

Another Reader

2006-08-17T23:20:00.000-05:00

Here are some images from my latest reader, "The Trouble With Thomas".

at the restaurant

2006-07-24T16:50:00.000-05:00

12 days to finish 12 illustrations... I eat tight deadlines for breakfast! Here are a couple of my favorites.

new index page

2006-07-12T22:25:00.000-05:00

It was time to retire the ole hot dog. I sketched this last weekend while losing cards at my brother's house and thought it might make a nice opening page for my portfolio site.

just for kicks

2006-07-03T12:37:00.000-05:00

I was asked to participate in a local customized shoe show. I had a great time doing it. Charlotte doesn't really have a great art scene. The one cool little art gallery, DigDugs went belly up about a year ago. Thankfully, Black Sheep does things like this from time to time.

my parents were nuts.

2006-06-29T16:23:00.000-05:00

Please Vote

2006-06-28T09:20:00.000-05:00

Giving the threadless another shot with 2 new designs. Be a pal and vote for me.

wePod

2006-06-22T19:15:00.000-05:00

kid

2006-06-07T22:42:00.000-05:00

dog and giraffe

2006-06-02T20:12:00.000-05:00

dog digs giraffe, her height doesn't matterwhen he wants a kiss, he grabs a step laddergiraffe and dogon their first dateheight is irrelevant,when you find your soul mate.

Oh, to spin a web.

2006-06-01T20:26:00.002-05:00

I just finished a job with Harcourt illustrating a reader. I had a really tight deadline and actually pulled an all-nighter last Monday. I haven't done that since my old college days. Here are a few of the pages.

All Your Ducks In a Row Print

2006-05-27T14:47:00.000-05:00

I've completed my 3rd silkscreen print! 6 x 18, 3-color, silkscreen print on 110 lb French white paper.

Fat!

2006-05-11T12:06:00.000-05:00

another one from the archives...

robot!

2006-04-27T20:12:00.000-05:00

robot

2006-04-22T22:11:00.000-05:00

an oldie...

magazine work

2006-04-20T09:32:00.000-05:00

These are some recent magazine illustrations. It was an article explaining camp-meeting to kids. I didn't do the texture thing because I had 2 days to finish.

bad mushroom gets runners up

2006-04-11T05:45:00.000-05:00

A sickened Mario gets the bronze and I get a couple games to keep me from my responsibilities. I really dig Johnny Yanok's and Josh Holland's pieces.

I'mma callin' you out Jared!

2006-04-10T08:12:00.000-05:00

Jared and I had an idea... What if we picked iconic characters from our childhood and pitted them against each other? Below is the fruit of our labors. But who would win? He-Man told me he has the power. We'll see.oh, I did He-Man and Jared did Lion-o[click image for larger view]

Monster

2006-03-28T21:26:00.000-05:00

the reviled octorok...

bad mushroom

2006-03-24T13:13:00.000-05:00

I had some time so I thought I'd take a stab at IGN's and IAM8Bit's video game art contest. It was fun to break out the paints again.[link]

my favorite mirror

2006-03-20T22:17:00.000-05:00

LINKNeed to checkity-check yo-self before you wreckity-wreck yo-self? Why not do it on a super-keen my favorite mirror by yours truly? Aw-yeah booyeee! [note: No, I don't know what's wrong with me and yes, I'm aware I've reached my hyphenated-blog quota for the month.]

happy st. patrick's day!

2006-03-18T15:14:00.000-05:00

an oldie...

insect

2006-03-08T19:30:00.000-05:00

These beautiful spring days sparked a memory of childhood. I remember my mom teaching me how to tie a string around a junebug's leg and letting it fly around in circles above my head. Ah... country toys. Good memories. Anybody else do that as a kid?

Does a bear poop in the woods?

2006-02-23T16:27:00.000-05:00

yes... and apparently it stinks.

forbidden love (now in color!)

2006-02-10T17:49:00.000-05:00

"dogs and cats, living together... mass hysteria!"First person to tell me what movie the above quote comes from gets a free 2-color, limited-edition gocco print of this image!

bike ridin' is hard

2006-02-08T18:40:00.000-05:00

This is a magazine illustration about a girl that takes a spill on her bike.

I'm sorry Saelee (and Souther and Caroline)

2006-02-08T11:34:00.000-05:00

Saelee is good people. She found my previous post about the similarities between our images [link] and took the time to write me about it. She explained that the image was created collaboratively with Souther Salazar and Caroline Hwang. During the creation of the piece they never saw my illustration. I just wanted to write and apologize to Saelee, Souther and Caroline for the post. I meant for

that yarn cat

2006-01-25T21:18:00.000-05:00

hotdog

2006-01-24T01:42:00.000-05:00

E is for...

2006-01-19T07:56:00.000-05:00

eye exam.

Flavor (chocolate, to be exact)

2006-01-04T17:49:00.000-05:00

Oh... by the way part 2

2005-12-21T13:23:00.000-05:00

start mobile

2005-12-14T10:17:00.000-05:00

Just say no to lame mobile wallpapers! Start Mobile goes live today... and guess who's wallpapers you can buy? That's right, your's truly! [link]

forbidden love

2005-12-11T14:33:00.001-05:00

Here's my first gocco print. 5x6, 2 color on 100lb green stock. Rather silly, wouldn't you say? :) it was fun and very easy. [link]I also made up some cards. [link]

blue, bluer, bluest

2005-12-06T23:37:00.000-05:00

Oh... by the way part 1

2005-12-04T16:58:00.000-05:00

I've had octopi on the brain recently...

Small

2005-11-29T14:30:00.000-05:00

...elves are small, right? This is a card I just created and thought it would fit this week's illustration friday theme.It's for sale at my etsy shop. [link]

coincidence?

2005-11-14T23:43:00.000-05:00

I was recently forwarded a message from Jon Buonaccorsi of Tiny Showcase concerning the uncanny resemblance between my piece and the illustration used for the 'flood the gutters' show at new image gallery {link}. Octopus Bouquet was created in May and a run of 50 prints sold out at tiny showcase in June. It seems improbable that 2 artists could conceive an image so absolutely similar in concept

strength

2005-11-14T15:27:00.000-05:00

There is no better display of strength than the annual Trunk Wrestling Championship. Over the top!

Begabung

2005-11-10T20:20:00.000-05:00

I'm able to (obsessively) check to see where people are coming from to visit my site with statcounter. I noticed quite a lot of Russian visitors thanks to Begabung. It's a great design and illustration blog... and I bet even better if you can read Russian. Here's the translation Sherlock spits out- Brandon Reese Risuyet merry pictures and leads interesting personal blog I think that means they

Christmas cards for sale

2005-10-31T14:48:00.000-05:00

Here's the first card I'm selling at my online store. I also came up with a name and logo. I attempted to make a batch with the Gocco, but they really didn't come out too well, so I had them printed. I think the Gocco is best suited for 1 color jobs, with not too much detail.

illustration friday- Cold

2005-10-20T10:36:00.000-05:00

I'm working on a small print that would definitely have gone with the cold theme, but I'm not going to be able to finish it on time. So, here's an oldie but goodie magazine illustration.

Birdies Say

2005-10-18T15:57:00.000-05:00

I just completed my second silkscreen print. I have to say this one went much smoother. I think I'm getting the hang of it.So, here it is...Birdies Say, ~$40 12.5 x 193 color limited edition silkscreen print on olive green 100lb stock Click >here< to purchase

Brandon Reese Prints

2005-10-17T11:25:00.000-05:00

I've set up an etsy >link< store to sell my silkscreen prints. I figured it would be the easiest way to take care of transactions, as I haven't the foggiest idea how to set that up yourself. Plus, thumbtack press is now live and you can purchase my prints. Some may be familiar to those who have followed my illustration friday submissions >link<

illustration friday- lost

2005-10-13T17:16:00.000-05:00

Happy Halloweenie!

2005-10-07T08:53:00.000-05:00

My man Jared >link< did this amazing and cute little halloween piece for illustration friday last week. After seeing it, I remembered something I did last year for halloween. Here it tis...

illustration friday- float

2005-10-05T16:47:00.000-05:00

Print and other news

2005-10-03T10:17:00.000-05:00

Hello all. I'm happy to say that I've sold 5 Your Nuts prints so far. Plus, a local store, NOFO is carrying some. I'm waiting on supplies to start on my next print Birdies Say. Look for a post about that in a couple weeks.I've also ordered something called the Print Gocco. It's an amazing little Japanese unit for making small silkscreen prints. Check it out! I can't wait to do my first

My First Silkscreen Print!

2005-09-18T16:52:00.000-05:00

After many mistakes, I've finally finished my first hand-pulled, silkscreen print! I taught myself by reading in books and looking online. I started with 40, but ended up with only having 12 excellent prints that I feel comfortable selling. This was a great learning experience and I'm sure my next print will go much smoother. I'm already gearing up for the next one.So, here it is.Your Nuts, 12x19

illustration friday- Depth

2005-09-15T12:12:00.000-05:00

Monkey versus Robot

2005-09-04T13:06:00.000-05:00

Since I was unable to finish last week's 'dreams' subject for illustration friday. I thought I'd post a possible t-shirt design I was working on. I'm also working on my first silkscreen print. I screwed up with the emulsion on my screens but I think I've figured out how to do it correctly. I'm waiting for an emulsion spreader in the mail now. I hope to have it finished early next week and have

iFriday- Reflection

2005-08-25T11:55:00.000-05:00

vampire ted, vampire ted,what is wrong with the hair on your head?your hair is unkempt and sloppy as can be,for yourself in the mirror you cannot see.

iFriday-Wisdom

2005-08-17T17:48:00.000-05:00

One kid stayed up late to study,the other kid played video games with his buddy.Test Time! Test Time! Take your seat.Both got an 'A', Now isn't that neat?

iFriday- Empty

2005-08-09T22:15:00.000-05:00

elephant, elephant... memory so great,he'd eat more peanuts but he forgot they're all ate!

Hate post removal

2005-08-02T16:32:00.000-05:00

I've removed the Spongebob post. I shouldn't have given someone's ignorant email the time of day. Sorry if it offended anyone.

IlloFriday- Tranquility

2005-07-27T15:41:00.000-05:00

Noah sez, "ain't nothin like your sippy cup and an afternoon nap."

Karma

2005-07-21T18:17:00.000-05:00

Better late than never...

metropolitan

2005-07-11T13:37:00.000-05:00

Not too jazzed about this week's subject. So, just a quickie!

Sport

2005-07-05T19:56:00.000-05:00

Yetis hate snowboarders.

Heroes

2005-06-28T12:18:00.000-05:00

The city of Charlotte would once again be safe, thanks to Salt!Sorry, just a quickie this week.

Black asphalt, White light...

2005-06-23T23:24:00.000-05:00

Ok, it's a stretch. I was going to do something with a zebra but something came up. On the way back home from the gym today I noticed a squirrel in the middle of the road. As soon as I got near, it bolted into my lane and under my tire. There was a thump and two quick crunches. In the rear-view I saw ol' skippy, lifeless and flat as a pancake. I felt so bad that I had to do something in honor of

Tiny Showcase Print!

2005-06-21T18:23:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone! Check out Tiny Showcase @ 10:00 tonight. A limited edition print of my 'Octopus Bouquet' is going on sale. All proceeds go to the 'Feed the Reese Family Fund'.Here are the kind comments from Tiny Showcase-"This evening's print comes to us courtesy of Mr. Brandon Reese. Brandon sent us an email a day or two after I had spotted his work on Illustration Friday, sparing us the trouble

Good day to you!

2005-06-20T08:20:00.000-05:00

Just finished this little logo for someone's website. I can't resist drawing a monkey!I've got to get a faster computer. These textures in illustrator really bog my system down. Maybe I've got a figure out a way to simplify the textures.Sorry I missed out on 'Summer'. I really wanted to do that one. It sounded like a pleasure after the daunting 'Digital'.

Digital

2005-06-07T22:24:00.000-05:00

Jeez, did anyone else have a tough time coming up with something for digital? I must have done 100 sketches until I got to this.Shadow puppetry takes some digital dexterity.

Envy

2005-06-02T01:19:00.000-05:00

Printmaking class

2005-06-02T01:15:00.000-05:00

I just took a class on printmaking. I love it! And it seems I've only skimmed the surface of what there is to learn. Here's my first print.

Aquatic

2005-05-26T12:04:00.000-05:00

I've always wanted to do something with an ocotopus. What a nutty creature!

Nourishment

2005-05-13T10:58:00.000-05:00

Wow. Great timing. I just did this illustration about how overeating can be triggered by depression. I however have the opposite reaction to depression. I can't eat. I must be pretty happy now, as I am getting a little pudgy around the middle. Better use this week off to go to the gym.

Mischief

2005-05-13T00:22:00.000-05:00

ambition

2005-05-05T17:21:00.000-05:00

I struggled with this one. I've got an unfinished painting for noah's room that is similar to this. I was going to try and finish the painting but I've just been too busy... so, you'll have to settle for a digital version for now.

Adobe Illustrator

2005-05-02T10:22:00.000-05:00

After seeing all the amazing things Steve Mack (http://www.illustrationfarm.com) has done all in illustrator. I've been experimenting and creating my own textures in said program. Just wanted to share my latest, all done in Adobe Illustrator CS. Thanks Steve! You da man.

Daring

2005-04-29T02:02:00.000-05:00

Man, I'm late on this one. Pretty daring of me to stay up until 3:03am to finish this thing. Night night.

Reinvent

2005-04-20T22:02:00.000-05:00

Remember back in the day when $1.30 per gallon was expensive? It's gotten out of control. I say we all go out and buy hover-bikes that run on bottled water!... but then I suppose we wouldn't have an excuse to bomb brown people for control of their oil.

Alone

2005-04-15T00:23:00.000-05:00

Birthday Boy

2005-04-11T10:29:00.000-05:00

Look at the uncanny resemblance between the card I made and this photo. I must be clairvoyant.

Travel

2005-04-05T12:21:00.000-05:00

Ok, this may be a bit of a stretch, but this illustration is about a journey out of depression. I just did this for a magazine editorial and figured I'd kill 2 birds with one illo. I'm in the midst of getting Noah's party together for this weekend and doubt I will find time to do another more focused illustration.

Crowded

2005-03-30T19:09:00.000-05:00

I hate Wal-Mart!Sure, you can save 35¢ on a pair of tube socks, but at what cost? Small businesses suffer because they can't compete with big box store prices. Wal-Mart is bad for small businesses and bad for America.

Please support...

2005-03-24T12:32:00.000-05:00

I received this forward from my illustrator friend Rob Collinet. Please consider supporting. Send an email to info@illustratorspartnership.org and add your name to the list.------------------------------FROM THE ILLUSTRATORS' PARTNERSHIPMarch 9, 2005Dear Artist,The Illlustrators' Partnership is submitting the following letter to the U.S. Copyright Office. We invite you to read it, consider it,

Bloom

2005-03-23T22:48:00.000-05:00

Even robots have seasonal allergies...

Birthday Bash Invite!

2005-03-22T10:22:00.000-05:00

Noah is turning 1 on April 7th. I made up these invitations and I'm mailing them out today. I can't believe a year has gone by already.It's a folded card. There's a dotted line where it folds. Here's the front...And here's the inside...

Noah's day at the park

2005-03-18T19:41:00.000-05:00

Noah and daddy had a great time today. We picked up the Flight 1 graphic novel that I ordered last week (with a story illustrated by the very talented Douglas Holgate). Then walked down to the park and did some swinging. Noah likes to swing, he giggles.

Hoop Dreams

2005-03-18T14:22:00.000-05:00

You know what?... I'm tired of jumping through hoops. You don't know how many emails I've gotten like the one below...------------------------Dear Brandon,We're looking for an illustrator for a picture book - and I think you may be a good candidate for the project. Do you have printed samples to send me? I'd like to run more than a website past the editor.------------------------...So, I go ahead

Fragile

2005-03-16T10:01:00.000-05:00

This poor leprechan is emotionally fragile.

Drawn!

2005-03-11T14:36:00.000-05:00

For those of you who haven't checked out the amazing, funtastic, new site Drawn!... please do so now!Drawn! is a collaborative weblog for illustrators, artists, cartoonists, and anyone who likes to draw. I was honored to be listed among the random creative blogs.

2005-03-11T14:29:00.000-05:00

Haloscan commenting and trackback have been added to this blog.

Ancient

2005-03-11T00:43:00.000-05:00

Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus), lifespan- 200 years.Not only is this turtle ancient, he is also well traveled.

Jazz

2005-03-03T22:49:00.000-05:00

Tee Hee!

2005-02-22T16:43:00.000-05:00

Since I had this week off from illustration friday, I decided to paint this for Noah's room. So, while you were all struggling with your sorrowful pieces, I was doing this fun and happy painting! Tee Hee!

Sorrow

2005-02-21T12:28:00.000-05:00

I was delighted to find that this week's subject was my suggestion. I'm sorry to say that I had other motives... I wanted a break! I did this illustration a couple of months ago for a story about suicide and wanted to share it.If I have the time, I may upload something else.

Flight

2005-02-17T21:21:00.000-05:00

Chicken by Brandy Reese, age 5

2005-02-11T10:55:00.000-05:00

Here's a drawing I did when I was 5. My mom saved it and gave it to me recently. Ah, such fond memories of drawing just for the pleasure of creating something. Maybe that's why I like Illustration Friday so much. I can create without the boundaries of a client's approval.

Rooster and Monkey

2005-02-11T01:15:00.000-05:00

1:16 am and I am all tuckered out... Illustration Friday, why do you do this to me? You are a harsh taskmaster!

Friendship part 2

2005-02-07T02:59:00.000-05:00

I thought of this one too. I decided to crank it out for extra credit. This is me and my best buddy, Bert. I miss you man.