I recently entered a Burton Snowboard design contest and I need your help! The first round is a popularity contest with the top 40 designs moving on to the next round. I need a score on (Creativity, originality and execution) between 1-100 , 100 being the best. Here is the link to my design... Spread the word and link with your friends. -Thanks
http://www.blankyouverymuch.com/burton/design/2226

A new rendition of Domino from Xforce 11"x17" to get the creative juices flowing and back into traditional inking.

Oil Painting on hand stretched canvas 24"x36" titled: Morning Swell.

Slowly moving along with the Mini Simms (Piggy Soap) build.  The rocker table set-up with the spine and ribs glued and waiting for the bottom to be applied.  Under the aiding eye and guidance of Jason May found at: www.jimmycakes.com

Congratulations to Ed & Jess winners of the MonizGraphics HopArts raffle 2012!  A HUGE thanks to everyone that stopped by this weekend to check out the Moniz Brothers artwork.  We are eagerly looking forward to next years event.

Spines cut using marine grade plywood, base combo of cedar planks and oak strips glued up.

The build is underway.... Mocking up a wooden 5'3" Mini Simms surfboard (or better known as the Soapy Pig) build with Jason May of http://jimmycakes.com/ 

http://www.hoparts.org/

You're INVITED! HopArts joint art showing of the Moniz Brothers October 13 & 14 10-4pm. @ 18 Nichols Lane, Hope Valley, RI 02832

Next up in my 1950's style revamped Disney Princesses is Ariel from The Little Mermaid. I went for an older refined look with her. Done on recycled chipboard using watercolors and india ink 8.5x14. Part of a gallery show coming up on October 13-14, currently available for $60.00 shipped. *10/19/12 - SOLD

Watercolor and ink of a shipwrecked Clipper nestled on the sands of Narragansett Beach RI.  Original 11"x17".

Next up in the traditional sailor tattoo artwork is the Pig & Chicken. Believed to keep a sailor safe from drowning due to the high survival rate of these animals in the aftermath of a shipwreck. Most often they were the only survivors since they were kept in wooden crates which would wash up on shore. "A pig on the right knee, safety at see... a cock on the left, never lose a fight."

#2 Sailor Tattoo Art: The dagger and rose tattoo symbolized the willingness to fight or kill even something as fragile as a rose.

NEW mini-series... Classic sailor tattoos with my spin added to them.  First up is the oldest of them all the Anchor.  At sea, the anchor is the most secure object in a sailor's life, making it the perfect representation of stability. This is why you'll often see them emblazoned with "Mom" or the name of a sailor's sweetheart (the people who keep them grounded). Anchors have become popular within general tattoo culture over the years, but the symbolism is still the same. It's a reminder of what keeps you steady. (- www.sailorjerry.com )

A little Cheeky lunch break doodle...

Introducing the elusive Cheeseburger Mermaid!  She is a sly creature who tempts surfers out beyond the break, out of lineups and the cause of "drifting" out of position.  Her spoils of girlish/fishy good looks and abundant supply of juicy cheeseburgers tempt her pray.  
   So the next time that your out on the water and you drift down shore or out to sea.... you now know the culprit behind 
Mother Nature's tools of wind and currents, as she pulls you closer.   Some days she is stronger than others as she tempts your fate.

   Commissioned piece of Domino done for myself. 11"x17" pen & ink, Copic markers. I try to do one image of Domino a year to view my progression. I have been collecting Domino original pieces of art since 1992 when Greg Capullo did a Domino sketch for me at a comic book signing as he was working on X-Force at the time. Since then I have amassed a variety of artists renditions of her.

I couldn't resist throwing some colors over my pencils of Supergirl prior to inking this piece.

Had fun with the different looks that Supergirl has had. Pencils on 11"x17" bristol board, now I just need the time to ink this piece.

I'm trying to focus on loosening up my art style a bit.  So my victim was DC comics Supergirl.  30 minutes sketch to finish with Copic markers, 10"x13".

Done for my cousins 30th birthday. He is a fan of Dragon Ball but not of Krillin, so what better way to usher in the Dirty 30 Bday with a destructo disc of terror!

Bettie Page ink & brush. I went the minimalist route with this one... Nudie!!!

Geisha girl, digital artwork.  Hopefully I can attack this with some color in the near future!

Domino WIP... Going with traditional inks on this piece.

Finished... My rendition of the ever popular Koi tattoo, colored and drawn using Copic markers (11"x17").

This was a good practice piece for a Sketch Saturday event.  Drawn and colored digitally using Photoshop.  X-Men vs. Avengers

Time to revisit an old dear friend.... Domino.  At this stage I'm stuck with what direction to take her... digital inks or traditional?  I'll probably end up trying both!

Diving back into the world of watercolors with this recent piece of Psylocke. It was a blast to work on this!!! Original available for sale at: Psylocke_Original

This is a digital drawing that I just completed. 9"x12" printed on .8 mil fusion rigid polyester (plastic) for durability, deep rich tones and unique print medium. Throwing a little nod to the beauties of the 50's and hanging ten. High quality prints of this image are available at my Etsy store:  EtsyMoniz

Work in progress.... stage 2.

I read the Hunger Games Trilogy and just recently saw the movie, so I thought that I would try my take at the character.

Work in progress...

Warm-up piece for the day... Emma Stone. She had a great role in Easy A, Zombieland and is playing Gwen Stacy in the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man film reboot. 9"x12" Copic markers.

My Koi 11"x17" tattoo line artwork... colored version in progress.

A little warm-up sketch to get the day going.  Hitting NH for some winter fun and where is all the snow at this year? The Yeti wants to know!

Alt Girl, practicing on some digital painting.

I Simpsonized the Character Ron Swanson from "PARKS AND RECREATION". Digital rendering and color.

   Part of a quick study this weekend using some toned recycled cardboard and these Gorgeous ladies appeared! There are four unique women in this "CRAZY EIGHT" series. Each individual and original artwork is available for only $8.00 (each) shipped within the USA. First come, first served.... simply email me your request moniztodd@gmail.com with address and I will notify you if the piece is still available. Paypal only as GIFT to Todd@thunderroadlaser.com

Mixed media, ink & watercolor. 6"x8"

   This is a recent custom snowboard helmet design that I just finished for a friend.  I started out with a plain gloss white Giro snowboard helmet.  She requested some hibiscus flowers and the color pink.  I stated off by sanding off the gloss of the helmet and masking off the area that I wanted the paint to adhere to.  Then using some masking tape I sectioned off the helmet as I only wanted to have the design on half of the helmet leaving the other half untouched.  Then using an Exacto blade I began cutting out the shapes and placement of the flowers that I wanted.  Once complete I rattle can sprayed the pink base color on the helmet.  Prior to removing the tape I added a few swish lines and applied 6 generous layers of clear coat to the entire helmet leaving the swish details as a matte finish (image #3).  From there I added the extra details for a little extra pop overall.... and DONE!!  Now I'm just waiting for the helmet to be used to acquire an in use shot at the mountain which I'll post at a later date.

The first day of 2012 I snagged my camera and hit the beach for the second year in a row.  The weather was insanely warm for January, and I shot this image of the Watch Hill Lighthouse.  Now if we could just get some snow in our forecast already!!