A Few of my Favorite Themes: The Intruder

The Intruder

Here's where you can see the influence of classic suspense thrillers growing up, especially the works of Alfred Hitchcock.

You may also be able to detect my introverted personality in these illustrations of someone who just bursts onto the scene to spoil the tranquility of solitude. 

Sometimes its a foreboding omen of things to come.

Or maybe someone just doesn't understand personal boundaries

But it can also be an unexpected source of seasonal comfort and charity

I even made a whole Pinterest board of this theme for inspiration:

Now I want to hear from you! 

What's your favorite example of "The Intruder" be it in my work or other art?

What other themes would you like to see in this series?

I got the job!

Good news! I got the job as a caricature artist at Cedar Point for the summer!

It's a position I found through Kaman's Art Shoppes.

No, Kaman's, not Kamens

This means I'll be moving to Sandusky OH in the next week, so I may be off the grid while I set up and start my training.

On the plus side, maybe this will finally be my chance to upgrade to a mobile device with a camera so that I can keep you all up to date via Instagram! Thats just one of many good things this job could lead to...

In the meantime, I'm off to celebrate in the tradition of my people!

Sketch you later!

Geek Fallout 124: Actors we'll watch in anything

Join Chris Lockhart, Miss M and myself as we discuss our favorite actors with an eye on their best work as well as embarrassing early roles.

News: Casey Jones cast for TMNT2, David Lynch leaves Twin Peaks, Gem and the Holograms conventions, Star Trek/Green Lantern crossover and a look back at season 4 of Legend of Korra. 

Weekend Caricature Collection

I had two different interviews this past week for a job as a park caricature artist, so in preparation I drew over 100 caricatures. Here are some of my favorite selections:

Jonathan Banks

Peter Capaldi

Anne Hathaway

Jennifer Lawrence

Michael Keaton

Lupita Nyong'o

Christoph Waltz

JK Simmons

Sketch you later!

MCC Weekly 18: Dick Tracy

The MCC Weekly Sketches resume, this time with comic strip detective Dick Tracy!
I drew strip's logo is my own style, while still holding to the character's iconic look.

Geek Fallout 123: Bad Futures

Join Derek Ash, Jason Roberts, and myself as we talk about the worst of things to come!

News: X-Men Apocalypse casting, Batman '66 animated film, new Reaction figures, Transformers movie universe, Games of Thrones/Doctor Who crossover!

Good Friday

Here's a picture of Jesus I drew as part of a mailer for "Red Threads". I had done some designs for them back in 2013 when they were just a start up company. Now they've got their own offices and printing set up and everything. Cool!

Have a Good Friday and a Happy Easter! 

New Month, New Look

I've updated my website again, adding some of my more recent work.

Check it out for yourself at www.erikjohnsonillustrator.com

Thoughts and feedback are always welcome.