Tuna Sammich

The Tuna Sammich cartoon pilot was finally posted by one of my friends online (thanks Ron)! Now all can witness the hijinks of this charming and inquisitive little Sammich. The "Pilot" was created at Startoons back in the late '90s. Here it is in glorious "standard definition" - suitable to the late days of this popular format. This looks like it was transfered from some sort of tape media (since I can pick up on some scan lines). Ugh, so much I'd change nowadays - but nonetheless, most of this animation still looks pretty sweet.  Gotta again thank Jon McClenahan for taking a chance on a young me and a young Phil Gullett and allowing us learn so much by working out this idea from start to finish. If a network liked it - you could have been watching this on your own TV. Tuna Sammich still has a lot of fun potential in my mind. At the very least - it was a blast to make and be part of such a great team of artists. Hope you enjoy!

Tuna Sammich Theme song:

Tuna Sammich... Tuna Sammich!!!

He's only just a man that looks like a Sandwich,

There's really nothing strange a-bout it.

He's got some legs and arms, and some bread for some skin,

He's just like you and me, or your own next of kin.

And, even though he's normal, he came packaged in a can.

He's Tuna Sammich!

All American Maaaaaaaaaaaaaan!!!

These Are the Droids You're Looking For

So, the Star Wars Blu-Rays are out and about now - anyone pick them up? I don't yet have a Blu-Ray player, so I'll have to keep watching on DVDs for now.  Preferably the "non-special" editions, back in the days when Dewbacks didn't work right and sand would freeze up R2-D2's robotic mechanisms. I'll take a wolfman in the cantina any day of the week over whetever the heck that thing is that replaced him. Anyways, here's to the days when a real person in a brown hood and 2 lightbulbs inside for eyes was good enough to pass as an alien creature.

Thanks for a great SDCC!!!

Hi everybody. Here is my end of the show "Thanks" to everyone who stopped by booth F5. Your encouragement and kind words really help keep me motivated - I truly appreciate it!  No, I really mean it - I hope I can use all this positive energy for good (I better get the pencils out while it lasts).
I was also humbled by a few nods to my work from io9 and padinga. Those guys are sweet. Of course a big thanks to my art-wizard pal Bob Rissetto for pulling it all together with me (and helping to put down a slice of pizza or two).

I have to mention one of my favorite exhibits this year - the Vintage Star Wars dedication by Bwana Spoons which featured some exceptional interpretations of every figure released between 1978 and 1985.

San Diego Comic Con 2011

Hi everyone! I'm wrapping up the finishing touches on preparations for the Con again this year. Bob and I will be in the same spot (Table F5), meeting and greeting all you wonderful art lovers. This year, I will have a larger selection of prints - some new, and additions based on requests from the Inner Workings and Choke books. Buttons will again be on hand - so get ready to add to your collection! Be sure to stop by and say hi!

I will be at the table Wednesday July 20th (preview night), Then all day Thursday July 21 through Saturday July 23. I will not be there on Sunday.  

Empire Totem

A brave tribe of Bounty Hunters - eternally in search of the Millennium Falcon.

Bacon for President!

Greasing the wheels of progress, Bacon sizzles on the election scene. A delicious candidate that offers more than just empty calories, Bacon will fill your appetite for change. So vote for someone that will finally meat you halfway and won't leave you hungry for more - stuff that ballot box with Bacon!

Modulok Misshap

I created this in hopes that Modulok and Ram Man get figures announced at Comic-Con this year. Crossing my fingers that Mattel will pull through...

Man-E-Faces

Good ol' Man-E-Faces comes out later this year from Mattel. Simply put - can't wait. I always wondered what the other 2 faces did while the one exposed face got to take in all the action. I'm sure it was plenty boring in that head chamber for 66.6% of those faces. Here is a little homage to one of my faves.

Comic Con 2010 - Thanks to everyone!

Another super year in San Diego. I met a ton of great people, and I'm again honored by all the fans that bought my art - I really can't thank you enough. Some items sold out early, so if there is a print you're interested in, just drop me a line. Hope to see you again next year!

San Diego Comic Con 2010

Hey Everyone. It's been a busy year - but I wanted to let you know I'll be back at Comic Con again this year at table F5. I'll mainly be bringing a resupply of prints that sold out last year, and a few new ones - like this second in the "Feathered Friends" series. And for those of you that love to collect buttons - I should have more of those too. See you in about a week!

Masters of the Universe

Anyone who knows me knows that I have a special place in my heart for He-Man and his pals. The brightly colored 80's toys were a favorite of mine in childhood, and I've been collecting the new toys Mattel has been putting out for the last year. Here are a few new paintings inspired by these musclebound goofballs.

Alien for Christmas

Here is the video just in time for Christmas! Enjoy!

Alien for Christmas from Dave Pryor on Vimeo.

Big Movies for Little Kids

Merry Christmas everyone! Another festival update for you. "Alien for Christmas" will be playing at the "Big Movies for Little Kids" festival in Brooklyn NY. Check it out on Monday Dec 7th. at 4pm.

Cobble Hill Cinemas is located at 265 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231(718) 596.9113

Big Movies for Little Kids is sponsored, in part, by the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, administered by the Brooklyn Arts Council, Inc. (BAC)

Little Big Shots - Sydney Opera House

My speaking engagement at the Sydney Opera House was a delight! The festival directors, Chloe Boulton and Nick Place, were more than gracious and really know how to orchestrate a top notch touring festival. The kids at the screening were treated to an excellent array of films from around the globe. Even though the age range was between 2 and 7, they would have eagerly stayed for more films in the program!

Early morning at the Opera House

The festival was held at "The Studio", one of the more intimate theatres within the Opera house

The crowds lines up - waiting to get in. It was a sold out show.

Interior of the theatre as the audience takes their seats. Many kids filled the space by sitting in the open area in the front of the screen.

Festival Director, Nick Place and Me (Dave Pryor)

The next stop on the Little Big Shots tour is Geelong

Geelong Performing Arts Centre
50 Little Malop Street

Geelong October 03, 2009: 11-11.50am: Big shots, small packages 2 Short films for kids aged 3 to 8 (well, OK, you may have missed this one, but December is still coming up!)

December 02, 2009: 9.30-10.30am: Big shots, small packages 2 Short films for kids aged 3 to 7

"Alien for Christmas" hits Sydney AUS

On September 13, AFC will be playing at the Sydney Opera house as part of the "Little Big Shots" film festival. The great news is that since I get to travel to AUS for work a lot, I will get to be there and speak at the showing! So if you live in Sydney and follow my blog, please plan on attending - it should be a memorable one.


Sydney Opera House is Australia's leading performing arts centre and one of the most recognised (and photographed!) venues of the modern world.

- Sydney - September 13, 2009: 10-11am: Big shots, small packages 2 Short films for kids aged 3 to 7

- Swan Hill - September 16, 2009: 11-11.50am: Big shots, small packages 2 Short films for kids aged 3 to 7

The other side of the rainbow

Some fun little creatures waiting for you on this side of the rainbow.  Don't bother looking for a pot of gold here. 

Back to the Brothers

The power of brotherhood is strong! Here is another Super Mario idea - this one showing how Mario and Luigi have each other's back.   They are inseparable.

Cameron Frye

I always liked the conflict John Hughes portrayed between Cameron and his dad (even though only a car represents him, that's enough). 

SUPER MARIO!

Just a big ol' Mario with his spunky brother. My favorite Mario game is still the original Mario Bros. arcade game, which my brother and I played the hell out of on the Atari 26oo.

The Prisoner

No one can escape from bear island. 

Sleepwalkers

Delicious fate.

CHOKE!

The 2009 art book "Choke!" is now available to buy online! Just click on the sidebar in the books section to link to the "Choke!" page. Also, The first book, "Inner Workings", is back in stock too.

Captain America

The Capt shakin' hands with Mr. O!

Thanks!!!

I'd like to express a HUGE thanks to all those fans who picked up my work at SDCC this week (above is a sampling of those gracious enough to pose with my art). I'm humbled that you considered it worth hanging on your wall, placing on your bookshelf, or pinning to your bag. I really appreciate your support and compliments, and you really made the trip memorable. I had a great time talking with everyone, and the support for "Alien for Christmas" has been outstanding! I hope to see all of you next year!

San Diego Comic Con 2009

Hey everyone, the creation of new art has been pretty bleak for a bit, but the good news is the new art book is complete, and will go on sale tomorrow in San Diego! My second book, again a collaboration with the super talented Bob Rissetto.

The new book is called "Choke!", a collection of independent art from this year. 6x9, hardcover, 100 full color pages. So, why call it Choke? Well, we were gonna be all clever and call it "ART-i-Choke", but something about just the word choke seemed to sound just right. Also, drawing someone getting choked was a lot more fun than drawing a vegetable. It fits right alongside the first book, Inner Workings, which has now been reprinted and is available again after it's sellout last year.

So look for booth F5, say hi, and check out AFC if you haven't seen it in one of the festivals this year. I'll also have a limited supply of high quality art prints for sale - so if you're looking for Hulk smashing a school bus full of kids, or maybe a Russian propaganda inspired Kermit image - you might be in luck!

The Big Robot series makes a return - with 4 more robots added to the series. You may have seen Red and Blue last year. This year, Yellow, Green, Orange, and Purple complete the set.

If you can't make it to Comic Con (I know, it's already a sellout show), we have reserved a bunch of books for online sales (which we will set up soon afterwards), so check back soon for that info.