My Fav Meth Minute

This was one of my favorite Meth Minute cartoons I got to work on. I think Vic and Cougar are so damn funny, and they deserve their own tv show. I animated the blocking in this one. I love Ed. If you never seen the first Vic and Cougar, go here
http://youtube.com/watch?v=vLK3GhmxaBo

Hey, I say, Hey Boy!

Arrgh, Matey!

Doodles For Today

Can I Keep It?

Lobster Larva. Every child should own one!

Before and After

Self improvement is a funny thing. This picture of these characters was done back in '03 before I started SVA. Unfortunately, I was not very computer savy and I didn't have those big-shot painting programs like photoshop or corel painter. I did this straight ahead without any thought of construction, or composition, with a ball point pen and colored it in the paint program. You know, the software that everyone and their mother has for PC. None of the art schools I went to before SVA gave me any real artistic lessons. It was just "Paint or draw something to get a grade. I'm gonna eat my banana and drink coffee". Needless to say, I was FAR inferior compared to my classmates, who seemed to have true artistic backgrounds. I was pretty much lost my freshman year. I had the passion, but no artistic talent.

This picture was done recently. Although I still think I need more improvement on paint and color, this picture looks more animated and loose compared to the above pic. Basic construction and a proper use of your lines really makes a difference. Teachers like Matt Archambault, Steve Gaffeny, and Andy Gerndt had an impact on me. My parents had the above pic in their kitchen for the past 5 years, so they wanted me to make a new one. Also, the kids faces look different from each other, compared to the above pic, where their faces are structured exactly the same.

I started working on the pilot episode for this. I can't think of any other independent films right now, so why not start something that's been sitting in my head since school started. Besides, I want to get this thing on TV, and it's not going to happen unless I make a move and start something. These are concept sketches.

It's gonna be a long journey to get this done. But what the hell. I don't give up easily. I'm not going to waste four years of education and training. Artwork displayed is copyright of James Sugrue

Christina Ricci

Last Thursday night, the lovely Christina Ricci came to SVA to screen her new movie "Penelope", talk about her acting career, and what she does to prepare for a role. She says she draws out who she's going to play! How bout' that! I was so happy I finally got to see her in person. She's seems like such a kind and down to earth woman, and she's even more beautiful in person. I really liked Penelope because was a charming and feel good movie. I felt bad for Miss Ricci when all the film students started throwing their scripts to her. All I did was give her this picture I drew above. I reall hope I get to see her again. I would love if she did a voice over for one of my cartoons. You're the best, Christina Ricci!