Art of Ivan Mendoza

Set of Minis...

2011-12-01T21:59:00.001-08:00

Here is a set of mini characters i've put together the past few days. Some of it is development work for a story i'm working on called "Patches". Well hope you all likes.

Cheers,
-i...

All Development work on "Patches" © Ivan Mendoza 2011.

The November Post that almost slipped...

2011-11-30T18:57:00.001-08:00

Heres a collection of some drawing from the past month... I haven't really had that much time to post, just because i've been focusing on how to paint in Photoshop. Anyhow... here's the November Post. Hope you all likes...

Cheers,
i...

More Four PM Sketches...

2011-10-12T15:34:00.000-07:00

Here are a few more of those 4pm sketches. I have a huge stack of drawings, but I figured I'd just pick and choose which ones would go up. Might start a 4pm sketch blog... but we're still trying to figure that part out.

Anyhow... hope you all ike.
Cheers,
-i...

Animation Insider.com Interview...

2011-10-10T11:44:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Animation Insider a couple months back. Then it finally went up today. So its pretty exciting to see. If you wanna check it out go to:

http://www.animationinsider.com/2011/10/ivan-mendoza/

Thanks Everyones!

-i...

Steven P. Jobs 1955-2011

2011-10-05T23:29:00.000-07:00

Wise words from Steve Jobs.

"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on." Steve Jobs

Thank you for your innovations & your ambition. You have inspired us all.

Our prayers go out to you, your family, & friends.

SIncerely,
Ivan & Sab

4pm sketches...

2011-09-29T18:14:00.000-07:00

Here are a few sketches that I did during some 4pm sketches with a few co'workers. It's actually really good practice that helps you loosen up, and not really focus on how good the drawing is, but yet the personality and overall design. Hope you all like.

Cheers,
-i...

Before & After...

2011-08-18T13:35:00.001-07:00

This is a drawing I did for my good buddy as a going away present in a way. Since he's off to big and better things. Obviously with bigger things theres bigger stress. So heres my rendition of 'Before & After'.

Cheers,
-i...

Finally a new post...

2011-07-31T21:56:00.000-07:00

Here are a few roughs I was working on last night, and also earlier this afternoon (which was more like a doodle...) Its been a hectic time with so much planning going on. I'll be posting more soon! Hope u 'likes'.

Cheers,

Paintings... (or lack there of...)

2011-06-13T19:01:00.000-07:00

Here is just a couple quick studies on head shapes and color. I've been really focusing on what color compliments another with some help from a few buddies here at work.

Drawing's gone to a new level for me when I just splash some color. Lets see what else I can whip out! Hope you all like!
Cheers-
i...

Sketchbook-ness...

2011-05-23T23:42:00.001-07:00

Ok... I've done alot of drawing digitally and I figured i'd post some drawing thats on paper. After drawing on paper it feels totally weird, but yet so satisfying, cuz we can't just bring a computer with us anywhere to draw... OH! maybe if I had an Ipad then maybe... Anyhow... here are a few drawings i've done the past few days. I hope you guys like. :)

Cheers,

-i...

Style Sketch 2011

2011-05-11T10:34:00.001-07:00

Here is a set of some head design studies that I've put together.
Hope you all like!

Cheers,
i

Style Sketches...

2011-05-11T00:13:00.000-07:00

Here are some sketches I've had for some time now... I figure i'd post these up to show my progression and also my various styles. hope you all like!

Cheers-

Style Sketches Part 2

2011-05-11T00:10:00.000-07:00

Here is the 2nd set.

Cheers,

-i

Style Sketches Part 3

2011-05-11T00:06:00.000-07:00

Here is the 3rd set of art. Hope you all like.

Cheers,

-i

Another, Lunch time drawing...

2011-05-09T19:04:00.000-07:00

Heres a quick sketch I did during lunch today. It was just the first drawing I did in the new panoramic sketchbook I bought.

Hope you all like.
Cheers,
-i

This is my sketch...

2011-04-27T18:07:00.000-07:00

For a painting lesson i'm getting from one of my good buddies, Michael Baylis. We're starting off with a sketch then from here, I don't know what happens... but whatever it is, i'll post my progressions.

Hope u guys 'like'.

Cheers,

tell me what you think...

2011-04-18T00:50:00.001-07:00

this is the idea that my fiance gave to me for my new header for this blog. Tell me what you think, maybe some changes? hope you all 'like'.

cheers,

i...

Lunch doodle...

2011-04-14T14:17:00.000-07:00

Here is a doodle I did during lunch with a few co'workers... Hope you all 'like'.

Cheers,
-i...

Another, end of the day drawing...

2011-04-11T18:57:00.000-07:00

I'll try to do one either one a week, if I can...

Cheers,
i...

The end of the day drawing...

2011-03-29T19:12:00.000-07:00

Here is a drawing I did at the end of today... hopefully I can splash some color on it tomorrow.

Cheers,
i...

Spy Vs. Spy...

2011-02-26T01:09:00.000-08:00

Hey All-

Here is the piece i've submitted for the 'Characters' Show in LA. If you guys can make it, that'd be cool.

Have a good and dry weekend everyone. (Its raining here in LA right now :/ )

Cheers,

-i...

!Characters!...

2011-02-08T20:06:00.001-08:00

Hey All-

Sorry I haven't posted anything in a while... I've been trying to prepare for this show on the 26th of Feb. It's themed 'Characters', basically the characters that influenced me to do what I do. Come check out what I come out with.

Cheers All!

-i...

Quick Draftin....

2011-01-18T20:01:00.000-08:00

Hey All-

I'm trying to be better about posting up new drawings... so heres a quickie I did during break at work. Hope you all like it.

Cheers,
-i...

Patches...

2011-01-12T21:17:00.001-08:00

Hey all-

First off, Happy New Year... :) Its been a while since i've posted actual drawings instead of digital drawings.

I wanted to post up a few of my new drawings for a story i've been thinking about the past few years. So heres just a few designs I came up with, with some help from my Fiance' and also a few co'workers.

Hope you all like it.
Cheers,

-i...

My Wednesday Night...

2010-12-29T17:21:00.001-08:00

Since its raining here in California... my wednesday has summed up to Mediterranean Food, TV, Facebook, and a sketch i'm doing in photoshop.

Hope the rest of you guys are having a good day.

Cheers,

-i...

Rainy days...

2010-12-22T02:36:00.001-08:00

There's been alot going on recently, from spending time w/ my Fiance, shopping, working, and trying to figure out how to paint. I recently turned 35 and one of my good buddies got me a book that had alot of great digital paintings/drawings, so I figure that I would take my work down that path.

As all of you know... its been pouring here ever since friday, and so I figured i'd paint the rainy day...

Hope you all like it... and more importantly Merry Christmas!

Cheers,

-i...

Wednesday Sketches...

2010-12-02T00:36:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone-

I know I haven't posted anything in a while... its been a hectic November, from b'day parties to thanksgiving with the Family. :) I took pictures of my drawings, because I don't have a scanner, so hopefully Santa brings me one for Christmas. Lets just hope. :)

I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving, and i'll be posting more in the following weeks.

Cheers,

-i...

Quick Sketches...

2010-10-15T01:57:00.000-07:00

Here are some quick sketches i did during my down time. I've been really busy with a whole lot of things. I hope all is well.

Cheers,

-i...

Pygmy Marmoset...

2010-09-09T22:07:00.001-07:00

I absolutely had no idea what a 'pygmy marmoset' was... then i looked it up and finally came up with this. hope you all like it!
Cheers!

-i...

Quick Lunch time sketch...

2010-08-24T21:11:00.000-07:00

This is a drawing I did during lunch while eating my Orange Chicken that I made the night before. I figured that since I do mostly all digital it would be nice to go back and do something on paper. It's a good feeling, I tell ya!

Hope you all like it.
Cheers,
-i...

Its been a while...

2010-08-17T17:25:00.000-07:00

I know, I know... its been a while since i've posted... my July was really busy from 2 weddings & a Comic Con. (almost sounds like a movie title.) Here are some drawings thats done in Photoshop... I'll be posting more work in the months to come. Hope you guys like it!

Cheers,
-i...

I just had to...

2010-06-28T23:46:00.001-07:00

While I had slow time today at work, I thought i'd play around with flash and what it can do... I usually practice painting in photoshop, but this time I wanted to see if I could do it in flash. So here is what I came up with. Hope you all like it.

Cheers,

-i...

its the feeling...

2010-06-28T00:13:00.000-07:00

Someone special asked me... "do you draw to advance yourself or do you draw for fun?"- my answer to that was or is... I draw to advance myself and also to draw for fun... but more importantly its not the 'look' I go for in the drawing, its the feeling. So I attempted convey that in these drawings. Hope you all like it. :)

Cheers,

-i...

At dusk we DRAW...

2010-06-04T11:50:00.000-07:00

After listening to a older podcast of Bobby Chiu and Stephen Silver, I decided to draw this. I also think its cool how artist show their 'process', so I decided to show you mine. hope you all like it.

Cheers-

-i...

Trying something different...

2010-05-18T21:08:00.000-07:00

My attempt at trying to post once every couple weeks has been turned into once every month... I've just been really busy at work and things that have been going on. Weddings and such... Fun ey? haha.

Anyhow, I thought i'd try something new by putting a live background with a 2d character that I drew. Hope you guys like it...

Cheers All!

-i...

Drawings from the Desktop...

2010-04-27T20:59:00.000-07:00

Hey All-

I've been wondering what to post next... and I really couldn't think of any, cuz of all the things that have been going on. I decided to just put up a few drawings that i've done in my spare time within the past month or so. Some of them are just sketches, and some thats inspired sketches... Anyhow... hope you like em.

Cheers,
i

Uplift my food! & Yours too!

2010-04-13T10:44:00.000-07:00

Check it out!

http://upliftmyfood.blogspot.com/

Someone dear to me, has began her blog... if you're a foodie at heart and love watching Food Network, you'll definitely enjoy this blog! I know I have so far...

Cheers all. (literally, wine glass and all.)

-i...

Life...

2010-03-17T12:04:00.000-07:00

I was having a discussion with a friend yesterday about "Life behind the drawing", that a drawing can look pretty and well constructed... but if it doesn't have life behind the drawing, then all it is, is a pretty drawing. So i've put together a couple random scribbles of Life in a drawing without the 'Pretty' in it. Hope all of you like it.
Cheers,

-i...

Black Lines...

2010-02-15T19:00:00.001-08:00

I'm still trying to get rid of the "Black Lines". But can't seem to without destroying the drawing. I guess its just that comfort of that outline being there that makes it feel like a drawing... well I've become good buddies w/ a painter friend, so slowly but surely these "Black Lines" will go away.
Hope you all like it.
Cheers,

-i...

The Irregular Drawing...

2010-02-01T00:20:00.001-08:00

I wanted to draw something that I normally don't draw or really concentrate on... So hopefully there won't be as much "Human" drawings on here, and more of a variety. I'm also trying to include "Life" into my drawings... :) Any crits would be appreciated.

Thanks All!

-i...

Weekly Work...

2010-01-14T10:55:00.001-08:00

At this point, I've been trying to atleast post a new drawing or 2 every week. Any Crits would be appreciated. Thanks! and hope you all like it.
cheers,
-i...

+1 for 2010~!

2010-01-04T09:52:00.001-08:00

First post for 2010. Hope everyone had a great time w/ Family and Friends on NYE. I know I did. ;) Lets all make this a good year. Cheers -i...

Just a few...

2009-12-15T19:34:00.001-08:00

drawings... from memory. 1 from a local target and a local burger king. haha. hope u guys like.
cheers,
-i...

34 years...

2009-12-09T23:59:00.001-08:00

Its now midnight, and i'm now 34. I wanted to see how far I am as an artist with everything that i've learned and picked up the past 34 years of experience. Not just with art, but also with life. So its been quite a ride, but lets see where 34 and on takes me.

Cheers,

-i...

I'm trying to paint!

2009-11-25T18:01:00.000-08:00

Just trying to learn how to paint (digitally), before spending alot oof money on wasted paint.
Hope you like it...

-i...

I need to post...

2009-10-31T01:57:00.000-07:00

Hey all-

I know I haven't posted anything in a while. I've been so busy with work and by the time I get back, i'm really so burnt out that I have no time to draw anything for myself or just to work on any freelance projects.

So soon enough, another flood of work will come through. :)

Cheers,

-i...

The Nursery...

2009-10-12T00:46:00.000-07:00

Hey again everyone! here is a project that i've been working on the past couple months from designing to planning to painting. Then finally completed today...

Rough through Photoshop...

Colored in PhotoShop- Attempted to keep all the colors with a Pastel feel... Nothing too bright
and nothing too dull.

Then the painting begins...(this picture was taken 3/4 of the way in)

then after hours of painting... here's what we got. I'm really happy with how it turned out. :)

to Yo & Els' - Congratulations! Love u guys! :)

-i...

Congratulatory Gift

2009-10-03T01:22:00.001-07:00

I did these pieces for a friend since he's now doing so well in school. I've seen him go thru a bunch of changes so I drew out these for him as a 'Congratulatory Gift'.

Good Job again buddy.
Cheers,
-i...

Drawing from 2006

2009-09-29T23:50:00.000-07:00

I was just looking through old sketchbooks trying to find a certain drawing I did. I came across this one and thought to myself, what made me do this...? hrmmm.... anyhow I found it interesting that drawings I've done back in 2006- seems to be more about how it 'Looks' than how it 'Feels'.

Its always good to look back at old work and to see if you've improved or not... sometimes yes and sometimes no.

Hope you all like it.
Cheers,

-i...

Started a Mini-Sketchbook! :)

2009-09-23T11:35:00.001-07:00

Couldn't really scan it cuz of the spiral. But got a good shot of my 'Office Max' pen. Hope you all like it.
Cheers,
-i...

Some time out for my own...

2009-09-16T16:17:00.000-07:00

Just a rough sketch I did earlier in the day... This is probably not the final design for a film i've been trying to work on the past year... but we'll see what I come up with.

Critiques are welcome! Thanks Everyone!
-i...

Neo Layout

2009-09-09T15:09:00.001-07:00

Hope u guys like it. Cheers, i...

DJ FRO BG's

2009-09-08T23:02:00.000-07:00

Some BG's while working on the show "DJ & the Fro". All images copyright MTV 2009.

Cheers,

-i...

My Inspiration...

2009-09-04T18:33:00.000-07:00

This is a drawing done by my Dad... It was done on a post it note and I found the line quality & the overall drawing to be amazing! Happy B'day Dad! :D

-i...

Wasabi Project

2009-09-02T14:00:00.000-07:00

I couldn't help it but I just had to post this... it a little side project that someone asked me to do... so I decided to call it the "Wasabi Project".

Extra's Designs

2009-09-01T02:30:00.000-07:00

Heres a few designs I did for the Independant Film that a few friends and I are working on... Enjoy! :)
-i...

Aminal Drawlings!

2009-08-25T23:51:00.001-07:00

Just doodling while waiting a bit... "Hope you like it."
-i...

Before & After

2009-08-23T00:27:00.000-07:00

Just a couple cropped out parts to a larger piece. Enjoy. :)
-Ivan

Posting...

2009-08-20T03:05:00.000-07:00

Thought i'd take a screen shot, and give you a preview of what a few friends and I are working on. When its done i'll make sure to post it on here and also send out as SPAM Mail. :D jk!

Enjoy! Cheers,
Ivan

doodling on a monday evening...

2009-08-18T01:11:00.000-07:00

Just some doodling I was doing... and a few requests. I'd normally say at this part "Hope you guys like it...", but this time... i'm just gonna say "Enjoy!"

Cheers,
I...

More Sketches

2009-08-12T23:05:00.000-07:00

A few drawings from the sketchbook that I just finished. Hope you all like it. Cheers, I...

A drawing after the Con

2009-07-27T21:06:00.000-07:00

After seeing such great artwork at Comic Con... I figured I would draw this. Hope you all like it. Cheers, I...

Midnight Sketches

2009-07-19T19:17:00.000-07:00

Hope you guys like it... Cheers, I...

Quick Drawing

2009-07-08T19:17:00.001-07:00

Quick drawing I did in Photoshop.

My drawing Sculpted...

2009-07-06T22:59:00.000-07:00

My talented friend Jonaas Sevilla did this... SOOOOO DOPE!!!
hope you guys like it! if you do... email him!

fakebritishaccent@hotmail.com

WOOT! MUCH KUDOS JONAAS!
cheers,
I...

Flash Project

2009-06-29T17:17:00.001-07:00

I've been workin on the past few weeks. I decided to take a screen shot so I can post it.

Hope you guys like it.

CHeers,

I...

Old Website...

2009-06-27T00:58:00.000-07:00

I had back in 2007. I can't believe its still up from an old friends server. Check it out. I think it still looks pretty ok although the artwork is spread all over the place.

check it out:
http://injenue.com/clients/old/ivan/

haha... see how it says "OLD" haha!

Cheers all!

Ivan

Robots

2009-06-21T21:53:00.000-07:00

part of my piece for the art show in July. So art show in July 18th then off to Comic Con. YAY! :)

DJ & The Fro

2009-06-16T02:13:00.000-07:00

Hey guys! this is the show i've been on the past 3 months. If you guys have time, watch it on MTV. its on M-F ( i think* also saturday & sunday ) @5PM and replay's thru the night. Hope you guys like it.

Cheeers,
Ivan

Photoshop Drawing

2009-06-11T12:11:00.000-07:00

A quick photoshop drawing I did, my friend told me it looks like an "AMISH" kinda guy. Tell me what you think?

Hope all you guys like it. Cheers, I...

Caricatures...

2009-06-08T21:33:00.000-07:00

Couple caricatures I did. First time. Hope you guys like it... (if you don't know who these ppl are then I FAILED! :( )

my robot first draft...and a samurai

2009-05-27T09:09:00.001-07:00

another drawing I did in Photoshop. Hope you all like it, cheers!

Part of my piece...

2009-05-25T00:01:00.000-07:00

heres the first part of my piece for the art show in July. Hope you all like it... cuz i'm still debating if i do :P cheers,
i...

sketchbook stuff...

2009-05-24T22:44:00.000-07:00

some stuff i pulled from the sketchbook. hope you guys like it! cheers, i...

granny.

2009-04-09T16:55:00.000-07:00

A quick design I did for a friend's short film. This character will only have a small part in it. But anyhow hope you all like it.
Cheers, i...

Rigging...

2009-03-22T23:01:00.000-07:00

is a pain in the butt! i'm still roughing out the mouth movements and eye... I just did a screen shot but hope you guys like it.

T-Shirt Designer "Hey the Quickness"

2009-03-19T22:41:00.000-07:00

First my good buddy JV aka "Hey the Quickness". Check out his designs on:

www.paperrootclothing.com
www.emptees.com
www.shirt.woot.com
www.shirtwhat.com
www.threadless.com

I know thats alot of sites huh? But its worth checkin' out! heres a piece that he did that I really like. (above)

SUPPORT!!!

Hunchback

2009-03-02T23:06:00.000-08:00

Another quick sketch I did in Photoshop. Hope y'all like it. Cheers, i...

Self Portrait 2009

2009-02-28T01:04:00.000-08:00

This is a super exxaggerated self portrait I did in Photoshop. ( First time kinda painting/drawing in photoshop) Hope you all like it. :) Cheers all, I...

Sketchbook Pgs.

2009-02-25T22:39:00.001-08:00

I've had alot more time to doodle in my sketchbook, so here are a few pages. Cheers, I...

Oafie 2009

2009-02-19T00:41:00.000-08:00

Had to run this drawing back into illustrator. I think this time it looks much better with somewhat newer colors.

My attempt at drawing a car...

2009-02-11T14:38:00.000-08:00

Hope you all ike it.

a quick drawing...

2009-01-10T22:42:00.000-08:00

I did for a friend at work. Hope you all like it.

Miko is done! :D

2008-12-21T00:47:00.000-08:00

After 3 weeks its finally done.

Macaroni Grill Sketch

2008-12-16T09:55:00.000-08:00

Quick sketch I did at Macaroni Grill in Tustin.

Miko Almost done!

2008-12-09T23:28:00.000-08:00

We're more than halfway! :D

Coffee Drinker...

2008-11-29T12:26:00.000-08:00

Another quick piece i'm working on... I'll post all my finished stuff soon. :)

Carbonmade

2008-10-26T14:49:00.000-07:00

I was trying to put an online portfolio together about a week or so ago, I was gonna do it on here but decided not to. A good friend of mine mentioned Carbonmade so I put a portfolio together on there. Check it out! :)

www.ivanmendoza.carbonmade.com

Hope you all like! Cheers

Animation Thumbnails

2008-10-08T09:06:00.000-07:00

To a short film i'm working on.

Coffee Art

2008-10-07T09:00:00.001-07:00

another drawing I did at the coffee shop.

Lunch Time Sketch...

2008-09-24T09:08:00.000-07:00

Just a sketch I did during my lunch yesterday.

VOTE!!!

2008-09-23T09:53:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone! Vote for this design on www.designbyhumans.com , if you have an account thats awesome. Here's the line to the direct design. http://www.designbyhumans.com/vote/detail/29312

Thanks Everyone!

Few Pages from the Sketchbook...

2008-09-22T11:47:00.000-07:00

That I thought that i'd put up. :)

Couple New Drawings!

2008-09-04T16:25:00.001-07:00

These are just drawings I did last night. Hope ya'll like it.

Cheers!

I was trying to go to Comic Con but...

2008-07-28T10:03:00.000-07:00

this happened... :(

Just another one...

2008-06-18T12:43:00.000-07:00

Another drawing i'm working on. This one is a quick sketch I did at the office. :)

Monster & Mice

2008-06-12T22:55:00.000-07:00

just a quick drawing I did in Flash.

Finally!

2008-06-11T10:34:00.001-07:00

I posted a drawing. Took me some time to do so but finally. Anyhow... i've been more concentrated on working on Flash. So anymore drawings I come out with i'll make sure to post.

This is gonna be interesting...

2008-02-02T13:53:00.000-08:00

From here on out will be all new artwork. No Re-Post.

I will also post:

Shows
Books

Happy New Year!

2008-01-04T08:15:00.000-08:00

Heres a couple drawings I did. One on top is a Co-worker's wife and the one on the bottom is just some random drawing I did.

Hope everyone has an awesome 2008!