Long overdue for sketching: Sketch Card Project

Over the last few days/weeks I've been taking a minute to sketch out some new characters on Bristol sketch cards.

The cards where a gift awhile back and are way overdue for some intense penciling!

Enjoy!

Check out the May/June issue of the Jack and Jill Gang!

Enjoy - Merrill

A little Lunchtime Love!! Awwhhh..... Merrill

New Work for Local Non-Profit

A little texture, some hand lettering, a witty saying, and a cute dog... what else could you ask for :-)

I hope you enjoy!!

Merrill

Top Secret Project revealed! New Jack & Jill Characters & Comic

A few months back I was approached by Jack & Jill magazine, and I was asked if I would be interested in helping them rebrand their core set of characters as well as illustrate their bi-monthly comic.

With out hesitation, I of course said "yes", I mean how could you pass up an opportunity like this :-) and without further ado…I would like to present to you the first appearance of the new Jack & Jill gang.

Below you will find the new character studies as well as the release of the first comic staring the new Gang.

I would love to hear what you all think, and of course to find out more about Jack & Jill magazine or to sign up for a subscription check out their web-site here.

The Origin

I've been working on a top secret comic for the last few weeks. So in honor of this piece of work, I've been thinking of a short comic strips based on the antic of a boy turned into a bear. The idea would be semi biographical base on someone I know very well, someone who some people call LittleRainey, but other have nicknamed him The Bear (That's me if you didn't catch the hint). Enjoy!

- Merrill

New Work for Jack & Jill Magazine

I bet you never knew making a snowball was so easy.
New Work for Jack & Jill Magazine, Enjoy!

- Merrill

Merry Christmas from LittleRainey Illustration!

Grab your scissors and your tape and take a moment to remember what is was like to be a kid. Enjoy this years Holiday paper toy!

Download it here: http://bit.ly/tbkJTl

From My studio to Yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Bring The Sting!

Check out the new logo for the Perrysburg Ohio Youth Lacrosse.

The Yeti Paper Toy Has Arrived!

Cut him out, glue him together, and watch as The Yeti paper toy catches some mean air over top your desktop or table!! Gnarly!!

Download Here >> http://bit.ly/qAto4A

The Yeti is coming!

Check back soon to find out how you can download and create your own Yeti!

© Merrill Rainey, www.littlerainey.com

New Work Humpty Dumpty Magazine

This is a Sneak Peak of an illustration I just finished last week for the Sept./Oct. issue of Humpty Dumpty magazine.

Pencils/Concept Sketches:


Final Art:

Current work for Jack & Jill Magazine

It's been awhile since I last posted, and I wanted to share some new/fresh work with you. So hold on to your seats, and let me know what you think.

This piece was for the hidden picture activity for the current issue of J&J.

Sketch Phases or Pencils:


Final Art:

Meet Gungle

Every kids best friend!!


Copyright Merrill Rainey, LittleRainey.com