Another year, another Elly De La Cruz illustration. Getting ready for Opening Day!

Huge congrats, Sean!

Last year, I somehow crushed 22 books! It’s not a huge number - but I’m proud of myself for putting the phone down before bed and picking up a book instead!

Happy Birthday, Jorge!

Welp, living in a 130 year old house it was bound to happen eventually. We had our first mouse after almost 3 years in the house - not too bad!

I’m not great at killing things so I made a little drawing so that hopefully his little mouse ghost moves on 🐭👼

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Congratulations, Betsy!! So happy for you!

Still playing around in After Effects!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I hope you all have a warm and restful couple days!

I hope he’s brining me what I wished for! (It’s a job)

Still learning the ropes of after effects. I hope you all have a great and restful holiday!

Absolutely give it a rewatch! It’s funny how when I was growing up I empathized with the kids and thought that the Louis was unfair and mean, but now as an adult I empathize with Hal and Louis.

Plus - tons of early 00’s pop punk bangers in the soundtrack ; can’t go wrong!

My favorite show in the world is Malcolm in the Middle and I will die on the hill that Cranston was born to play Hal.

We’re back in town for 2 weeks after having to move for work during Covid. It’s by far our favorite city - so much to see and do and the food is unmatched. Trying to gobble up all of Oscars’ smoked fish tacos before heading back to Ohio!

Thank you, Judy! Trying to keep the ‘ol noggin up. Layoffs definitely hit different when you have a kid and house!
I appreciate all the kind words! 🙏

Danny Dufford Art Director and Illustrator living in Cincinnati, Ohio

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Today was my last day as Art Director at Hambone! While I’m sad that this chapter in my career is closing, I’m excited for what adventures the future could have in store.

When I got word I was being laid off a few weeks ago, I didn’t waste any time and started learning some After Effects!

Sean! Thanks so much, man. Good to see you over here and I hope all is well!

Stopping at the bakery on the way home from work.

Playing around with Nomad Sculpt and using it to figure out my base architecture before I jump into Procreate. I highly recommend - it was fun!

Aw Betsy, I’m so happy for you both and I’m sorry this cloud is hovering over what is supposed to be a joyful time.
I hope everything goes smoothly these last couple months - being a girl dad is the best.

Welp! About a week ago I was informed that I was going to be impacted by layoffs. I’m trying to stay positive and look at this as an opportunity to continue my growth as an Art Director and Illustrator.

If you know of anyone looking for a hands-on AD for commercial, you know where to send them!

Bat!

Happy Friday!

Guess it’s time to start posting here again!

I’m still alive! I hope you all had a great holiday!

Glad to see your work here, Chris!

I always thought the name Paintpig was more badass than it was demeaning.

Channeled my inner Bernie Fuchs this morning while the baby napped to celebrate the first Bengals game of the season. Who Dey!

Late summer evenings.

No real plan for this one, I just really wanted to keep using @maxulichney.bsky.social ‘s oil brushes, ha! I hope you’ve all had a great summer as it starts to wind down.

Finally posting something on here!

I had ton of fun noodling around on this old sketch with @maxulichney.bsky.social ‘s oil brushes. They’re making painting on the iPad feel new and exciting again.