The Founding Face of Pixar

I sent in some artwork to the Pixar fan site "Pixar Times" recently as part of their new Knick Knacks project (it's like Disney's Vinylmation product line, except 2D and set in a Buzz Lightyear template). I figured no Pixar tribute would be complete without a nod to its creative co-founder John Lasseter---idea-man behind Toy Story, Cars, and other favoraites, known especially for his constant enthusiasm and walk-in closet full of Hawaiian t-shirt---so that's how I ended up with the cherub-faced figure above. Be sure to head over to Pixar Times  to see the rest of the great submissions in this round!

Guess Who Poisoned the Water Hole?

Jon Favreau's latest action flick--Cowboys & Aliens--has been getting a lot of attention at the box office this weekend. And even with a less-than-fresh Rotten Tomatoes score, it seems that a lot of audiences just can't get over the ingenious idea of a straight Western that just happens to feature aliens in one of its title roles.

Nevertheless, amidst all the hubbub for Favreau's film, I thought it only proper to pay homage to the original blockbuster that thought to combine Western wranglers and extra terrestrials on the same screen. Yep, Toy Story.

Here's a quick snap-shot of the process below: