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A couple of months ago I decided to try my hand at Wood Craving. I decided to the first one of an eagle bust and the second of a full-bodied one a turtle.

I love trying out new forms of art even if I only try them once, it always gives me a new experience I won't trade for the world.

As much as I enjoyed making these cravings, they were nightmare to clean up after if I ever do it again I'll be doing them outdoors from now on.

Leveling Up with Patty

Here another one of my Rotoscoping efforts, this time featuring everyone's favorite fitness model Lean Beef Patty.

The First Five Days of Inktober!

This year I've decided to take part in this year Inktober, an Annual month long drawing challenge.

I figured it would be fun if I made a video of my first five drawings, I hope y'all enjoy it and feel free to check out my DeviantArt Gallery; I may do another video on this subject in the future.

Harold Henry Hazard was born March 9, 1900 in Mobile, Alabama. Coming from a poor family Harold or Hap as he was more commonly known, worked nights as a school janitor while concentrating on his studies by day; Hazard's hard work would pay off as he soon received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. Hazard would graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering and was commissioned as an Ensign in 1921, he was soon assigned to the U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps were he would be posted to various ships and bases over the course of next six years. Hazard grow tired of the military life and resigned his commission leaving the Navy at the rank Lieutenant, he soon took a marketing executive job with the Packard Motor Car Company in Detroit , Michigan.

Hazard would work for Packard from 1927-1931 before being laid off due to the Great Depression, He would work various odd jobs over the next five years before moving to the United Kingdom. In 1936 Hazard arrived in Canterbury, Kent with hopes of starting a new business selling used farm equipment called Hazard Supply & Engineering, the company would do well for three years turning a small profit until the outbreak of the second world war in 1939.

After Britain declared war against Nazi Germany Hazard joined the Canterbury Home Guard eager to fight the supposed coming invasion, Hazard built a wide variety weapons out of worn out farm equipment he could not sell. Many of his fellow Home Guard volunteers thought him mad but welcomed his ingenuity nonetheless, Hap was ahead of his time with several of his ideas such a Mini Smoke Machine and a Hand Held Rocket launcher. He was often seen at Home Guard meetings wearing his Makeshift Suit of Armor, Hap took great pride in his contribution to British defense. When the United States enter the War Hazard rejoined the U.S. Navy and served as an aide to the Commander of Naval Forces in Europe Admiral Harold Stark; Hazard was disappointed not to have a frontline assignment but was proud to wear a U.S. Navy Uniform once again. After the war Hazard was discharged with the rank of Captain, he returned to Canterbury were he continued to run his business until his death from stomach cancer in 1983.

After seeing several posts with the #Influenceindiechallenge which was started by the folks at NRGComics, I decided to throw my own hat into the preverbal ring with listing off influences for my original character Hap Hazard.

Hap's physical appearance without his armor is modeled off that of famous NASCAR driver Bill Elliott, as you can see they both have curly red hair, blue eyes and both possess a tall slim build; However that's were similarities the end as Elliott is more down to earth then Hazard and has much more soft spoken personality; Awesome Bill from Dawsonville holds several records in NASCAR too numerous to mention here.

Two historical figures from the actual time period who played a small role in helping me create his backstory were British military engineer Percy "Hobo" Hobart and American architect C. Howard Crane; Major General Sir Percy Hobart came up with several ideas for specialized tanks, dubbed 'Hobart's Funnies' the vehicles which proved to play a key role in the D-Day landings; Hobo and Hap both served in the Home Guard before returning to full time military service, but his story shares more parallels with fellow American C. Howard Crane; He was the architect who designed both the Fox Theatre and the Olympia Stadium in Detroit, Michigan, Crane's Career was sadly effected by the Great Depression and he moved to London, England to find work; During World War 2 Crane served in the 1st American Squadron of the Home Guard, a unit made up of several Americans who lived in Britain at the time; Hazard's key different is that he's younger then both Crane and Hobart, nevertheless both men inspired me to create the character.

The United States Navy Civil Engineering Corps plays a key role building and maintaining several of Naval Bases, since their formation in 1867 during the 1920s and 1930 they played a key role in the Navy's Airship program; it is possible that Hazard worked in the constitution of at least one these Airships during his time in the Navy from 1921-1927; During World War 2 Admiral Ben Moreell modernized the Civil Engineering Corps by forming the Naval Construction Battalions or Seabees these units were mobilized to deal with a variety engineering tasks often during heavy combat; Hap would have tried to get a command assignment to one of these units, He was passed over likely due to being the Engineering Advisor to Admiral Stark's staff.

Mick Jagger's portrayal of real life 1870s Australian Outlaw Ned Kelly in titular 1970 film, Jagger gives strong subtle performance in the role considering he's normally a singer rather then a full time actor; Ned like Hap created his own suit of armor out of used Farmer equipment, thought his goals were much less heroic then Hazard's were.

Two fictional characters also inspired the creation of Hap Hazard were Tony Stark and Angus MacGyver, Tony Stark or Iron Man created his own suit of armor to escape his captive in Vietnam during his first appearance Tales of Suspense #39; Iron Man's armor he wore in his first appearance was not the slick red gold look we know today but rather a grey bulky utilitarian no thrills design, it was this version that gave me the idea for Hazard's own suit of armor; MacGyver is the titular character of the American action television series, MacGyver is secret agent who is well known for his scientific abilities; MacGyver like Hazard often uses improvised gadgets to get him out of tricky situations.

Finally the setting I was largely Influenced by the hit British television series Dad's Army which told story of a fictional Home Guard unit, the series was set during the early days of World War 2 and was partially based on co creator Jimmy Perry experiences in the Home Guard; I also used the 1964 film The Americanization of Emily were James Gardner played an aide to American Admiral on the eve of the Normandy Landings, the film was loosely based off a novel written by William Bradford Huie who also served as an Naval Officer during World War 2.

Well that's story behind my latest creation I hope didn't bore y'all too much hearing about it, this was a lot of work to write down but it was also a lot of fun thanks for reading.

I did this drawing recently of famed Basketball Player Charles Barkley. I based on a photo of him taken during his time with the Phoenix Suns.

The Mayor and Magnolia

I made this drawing of Mayor John Hancock and singer Magnolia from the video game Fallout 4, if you look closely notice that I drew Magnoila to resemble her voice actress Lynda Carter who needs no introduction and who wrote and performed several own her own songs in the game.

I showed it to @reallyndacarter herself and she said she loved it, I mean it's always cool when someone who you're a fan of enjoys your drawing.

A Test of Man and Mopar

September of 1971 NASCAR Driver Bobby Isaac made history setting several speed records at the famed Bonneville Salt Flats. In the iconic 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona after the car was banned from NASCAR in 1971, Isaac's car owner Nord Krauskopf with help of USAC decided to give the car a fitting send off. Bobby Isaac and his pit crew led by legendry Crew Chief Harry Hyde set 28 speed records several of which still stand today.

The Simpsons S10 E13 Homer to the Max

All in The Family 1999 walked so that The New Norm could stumble.

A Test of Man and Mopar

I made this video edit of another watercolor painting; Based on Bobby Issac's record setting drive down the Bonneville Salt Flats with the soon to be retired Dodge Daytona Charger.

Slip Sliding Away

On August 4, 1991 the Greek Cruise Ship Oceanos was badly damaged in a storm off the coast of South Africa, to make matters worse the Captain and several senior crew members fled the ship leaving the lives of passengers and their fellow sailors lives in jeopardy. Fourtunately the ships entertainment staff and remaining crew members stepped up to the challenge, among them was musician Moss Hills who was intrumenal in getting several people to safety. Because of his actions and the actions of others that fateful day no lives were lost in what could have been a horrible tragedy.