San Diego Comic-Con 2014 Art Show Preview

Posted on July 20, 2014 by DigitalDragan

Thank goodness for Comic-Con’s deadline. Otherwise this artwork would never get done.

This year I’ll be exhibiting and selling five new pieces at the art show.

If you are interested in purchasing any one of them before the Con starts, please let me know.

A WISH FROM MARS
A Wish From Mars - Comic-Con 2014 Medium: Acrylic paint on canvas
Image Size: Approximately 8.75″ x 12.75″
Frame Size: Approximately 12″ x 16″
Signed

BELIEVE
Believe - Comic-Con 2014 Medium: Hand printed serigraph on white paper
(4-color screen print, limited edition of 20 prints)
Paper Size: 18″ x 24″, Image Size: 16″ x 22″
Signed & Numbered

MIDNIGHT’S FURY
Midnight's Fury - Comic-Con 2014 Medium: Acrylic paint on canvas
Size: Approximately 9″ x 12″
Signed

JUNGLE THUNDER
Jungle Thunder - Comic-Con 2014 Medium: Hand printed serigraph on tan paper
(1-color screen print, limited edition of 21 prints)
Paper and Image Size: 12″ x 16″
Signed & Numbered

KAIJU NATIONAL FOREST
Kaiju National Forest - Comic-Con 2014 Medium: Photograph on wood
(limited edition of 4 pieces)
Image Size: 16″ x 20″
Signed & Numbered
(Only one is available to purchase at this time.)

Park ranger included at no extra cost!
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NOTE: Even though this piece is UV protective coated, do not expose to direct sunlight or any UV light source. Wood may darken over time due to the photo emulsion used to create the image.

Thank you for checking out my art… and maybe I’ll see you at the Con!

(The San Diego Comic-Con starts on Thurs, 7/24/14 and runs through Sun, 7/27/14.)

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Don’t “Bergdahl” Me!

Posted on June 9, 2014 by DigitalDragan

You heard it hear first. I’ve decided to add a new saying to our lexicon.

The next time someone tries to screw you over in a deal, say: DON’T BERGDAHL ME!

Definition
BERGDAHL [burg-duhl]:
-noun, verb
1. A tremendously lopsided, fraudulent deal done under the guise of legitimacy, propriety and necessity.

Because I’m a good guy, I will not accept any royalties for this saying… so please start using it freely today!

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Movie Discommendation: ROBOCOP (2014)

Posted on February 20, 2014 by DigitalDragan

Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton
Directed by: José Padilha
Written by: Joshua Zetumer, Edward Neumeier & Michael Miner
Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Action

Robocop Movie Poster

No spoilers here!

This reboot is no match for Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 version starring Peter Weller as the original ROBOCOP. In short, this new version lacked charm. For me, this was not an enjoyable movie-going experience. Even though the 1987 version had tons of violence like this version did, the original Robocop had a fun and light-hearted nature to it. I rooted for and cared about Peter Weller and Robocop. In other words, the ’87 version remained a human story while this latest version was darker and way too heavy handed. Furthermore, I didn’t care for Samuel L. Jackson’s loudmouth, preachy character Pat Novak at all. This may have been the tipping point for me and why I cannot recommend this movie.

On the bright side, Gary Oldman’s and Michael Keaton’s performances stood out as the best things about this movie. Together they gave some legitimacy to this film and I wanted to see more of their characters on screen. In fact I’m quite certain if Jackson’s part was edited out or if his character contributed something to the story, I’d probably would have different feelings about this ROBOCOP.

To sum up: 1987 = Good Robocop. 2014 = Bad Robocop.

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Failed Apple IOS 7 Marketing Slogans

Posted on September 25, 2013 by DigitalDragan

It’s been fun to watch the growing resentment toward Apple’s recent release of IOS 7 for iPads and iPhones. I am not an Apple fanboy, but I do use their devices, along with many other technology brands. It’s going to be even more fun to watch Apple squirm around and do damage control, just like how Microsoft dealt (and is still dealing) with the Windows 8 backlash.

In the meantime, for your enjoyment I’ve compiled of a list of FAILED MARKETING & ADVERTISING SLOGANS for IOS 7…

  • Lacking In Design, But Full of Disappointment
  • Upgrading Has Never Been This Easy
  • Will Make You Happy as a Little Girl
  • Now with a Lot More New Features & A Whole Lot of Headaches
  • Designed by Unicorns For Simpletons
  • My God, It’s Full of Rainbows!
  • You WILL Upgrade & You WILL Like It
  • Makes Your Device Smell Like Bubblegum & Candy
  • Voted #1 By Teen Choice Awards
  • Now Supported Under Apple Care & Obamacare
  • Jam Packed with Fairy Dust
  • Stop Complaining, You Minions
  • Downgrading is so Overrated
  • It Could Be Worse… Just Kidding
  • Our Thin Fonts & Icons Will Make Your Fingers Look Fat



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    Movie Discommendation: RIDDICK (2013)

    Posted on September 22, 2013 by DigitalDragan

    Starring: Vin Diesel, Jordi Mollà & Matt Nable
    Directed by: David Twohy
    Written by: David Twohy, Jim Wheat and Christopher Nolan
    Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Action

    Riddick Movie Poster

    No spoilers here!

    Vin Diesel is back as the no holds barred badass from the planet Furya, in RIDDICK, the third movie in the series. Considering I enjoyed PITCH BLACK (2000) and even found the second movie, THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK (2004) quite decent and entertaining, I was hoping for the best for this latest installment.

    Overall, RIDDICK had plenty of stuff to like about it, especially the performance of Vin Diesel. He OWNS this character! Other performances by Jordi Mollà & Matt Nable who play bounty hunters were solid and added some flare and comedic moments. I also found first act of the story to be captivating and was fully immersed in Riddick’s tribulations on the desolate planet.

    However, like many movies nowadays over 90 minutes long, RIDDICK needed a good deal of editing to help out the pace. Clocking in at a run time of almost two hours, the story started to drag during the last half of the movie. Despite the all the action sequences, it seemed sluggish.

    A 90 minute version would probably have been ideal this movie. Maybe we’ll get lucky and get a re-edited shorter version on the DVD release. Until that time, I cannot recommend this movie. Sorry Vin.

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