Evil Cartoons, Skull Logos, and Custom Tattoos

How to Draw a Cartoon Bear

2008-08-08T16:51:00.001-07:00

Ok guys. Still workin' hard on my cartoon drawing tutorial website.

Check out the cartoon bear section of TeachMeCartoons.com to learn how to draw a cartoon bear.

Keep checkin' back daily!

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Ty Lombardi
Ty@RottenToons.com
www.RottenToons.com
Pictures of Cartoon Bears

Skull Drawings

2008-08-05T15:16:00.000-07:00

Check out these human skull drawings that I created for a company called Lucky Bastard. The client wanted to combine the symbols of death and luck.

This design was first drawn up as a pencil sketch with a standard pencil and some computer paper. After the sketch was complete, I scanned the skull drawings into the computer and then digitally inked them in Adobe Photoshop.

If you are interested in a custom skull cartoon or evil skull drawing, simply contact Rotten Toons and I will be happy to work with you on your idea.

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Ty Lombardi
Ty@RottenToons.com
www.RottenToons.com
Skull Drawings

How to Draw a Cartoon Squirrel

2008-08-05T12:27:00.000-07:00

Ok guys, I'm on day two of my how-to-draw-cartoons website. I drew up a funny cartoon squirrel and put it under my "how to draw cartoon animals" section of TeachMeCartoons.com.

Keep checkin' back while I build my new website and feel free to post any ideas.

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Ty Lombardi
Ty@RottenToons.com
www.RottenToons.com
How to Draw a Cartoon Squirrel

How to Draw Cartoons

2008-08-04T17:14:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,

I decided it was time for me to make a site that will teach people how to draw cartoons! The site will take me a couple months to complete, and will feature a bunch of simple cartoon designs that are easy to draw.

The how-to-draw-cartoons website is called TeachMeCartoons.com. Feel free to check it out and bookmark it today. I will be putting up new tutorials every day!

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Ty Lombardi
Ty@RottenToons.com
www.RottenToons.com
How to Draw Cartoons

Evil Cartoon Clowns

2008-08-01T15:13:00.000-07:00

If my site is all about evil cartoons and rotten art, then why haven't there been any evil clown drawings on it?

I figured it was time to add evil clown art to my website, so I drew this evil cartoon clown the other night. I had a lot of fun creating this guy, and I created him straight from scratch!

Keep checking back to RottenToons.com for more evil clown sketches and cartoon clowns. Also, feel free to suggest new ideas or contact Rotten Toons for custom cartoon art today!

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Ty Lombardi
Ty@RottenToons.com
www.RottenToons.com
Evil Cartoon Clowns

Funny Cartoon Characters

2008-07-23T19:01:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,

I was sketching up some new ideas last night, and accidentally created this unique funny cartoon character. He is a cartoon devil, and for now his name is Devious Dave. I may or may not keep this name.

I will be developing a body for Dave in the next week or so, and then I will scan in some different poses and facial expressions of this funny cartoon character.

Keep checking in on RottenToons.com for new cartoon characters and funny cartoon art.

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Ty Lombardi
Ty@RottenToons.com
www.RottenToons.com
Funny Cartoon Character Designs

Free Graffiti Art

2008-07-20T18:21:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,

I've recently launched a brand new free graffiti art website called SpeedyGraffiti.com. The site will eventually feature graffiti sketches, graffiti fonts, street art, custom graffiti character drawings, and more! Check it out and feel free to bookmark any cool art that you like. Please also give me feedback on my current work.

Thanks.

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Ty Lombardi
Ty@RottenToons.com
www.RottenToons.com

Flaming Dice Clip Art

2008-07-02T12:39:00.000-07:00

Check out this flaming dice clip art image. Feel free to download the dice and flames art by right clicking on the image and pressing "save as..."

Dice and flames designs are very popular and edgy. You can easily use this clip art on documents, web pages, greeting cards, and more!

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Ty Lombardi
Ty@RottenToons.com
www.RottenToons.com
Flaming Dice Clip Art

Tribal Skull Tattoo

2008-06-29T08:26:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,

I've been working on updating the site lately. The new layout is cleaner and much easier to navigate. It will take me a week or so to update each page individually so please be patient!

In the meantime, I designed a tribal skull tattoo design last night. I have always enjoyed drawing tribal skull designs, yet I don't have many on Rotten Toons!

I will be creating a page for my tribal skull drawings, but for now you can check out this one right here.

Keep checking back for more tribal skull art!

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Ty Lombardi
Ty@RottenToons.com
www.RottenToons.com
Tribal Skull Decal

Cartoon Logos

2008-05-16T14:25:00.001-07:00

Cartoon logos are great ways to attract customers to your business. A quality cartoon logo is very effective at catching the eye of your customers, which will keep them coming back for more.

Cartoon logo designs are not only fun and colorful, but they also remind us of when we were young and used to love watching cartoons...and for those of us like myself who still love watching them!

Cartoon logos are great for any company, website, or organization, no matter what size! They come in all different shapes and colors, and they are GAURANTEED to bring you more business.

If you are interested in purchasing your own custom cartoon logo, simply contact Rotten Toons for your FREE quote today!

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Ty Lombardi
Ty@RottenToons.com
www.RottenToons.com
Cartoon Logos

Cool New Art

2008-05-13T19:52:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,

I was experimenting with drawing text in new "cartoony" ways the other night. I sketched up this design and realized that it would look great if I inked it up and colored it.

I decided to finish it up. I will be printing it on a poster about 24 inches wide soon.

Lemme know what you think about this design. I will be doing a lot more of these in the next couple of weeks.

Enjoy!

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Ty Lombardi
Ty@RottenToons.com
www.RottenToons.com

Life Updates

2008-05-08T16:25:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,

I've been working hard on my new cartoon logo website, so I haven't had much time to upload any new art to Rotten Toons. I will upload some new stuff next week.

I also worked a little bit on my royalty free clip art website. Feel free to take as many images as you want from there, and once the collection is complete I will offer it all in a downloadable package.

I've been listening to a few new heavy metal bands to help me with my evil art work. One of the bands is Fear Factory. They really know how to set a gloomy vibe, which is a perfect tool for creating my art.

Check back soon!

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Ty Lombardi
Ty@RottenToons.com
www.RottenToons.com

Cartoon Logos. Cartoon Pictures, Pics, and Funny Characters

2008-05-05T18:26:00.000-07:00

Check out my brand new cartoon logo website. I will specialize in creating any type of cartoon logo: happy, evil, animal, human....you name it!

It's still under construction but it will be fully up and running by the end of the week.

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Ty Lombardi
Ty@RottenToons.com
www.RottenToons.com

Funny Cartoon Pictures

2008-04-26T09:14:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,

Check out this funny cartoon picture I designed the other day. The idea started with a sketch of my own face that I turned into a wild cartoon devil!

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Ty Lombardi
Ty@RottenToons.com
www.RottenToons.com

Cartoon Logo Design

2008-04-22T16:42:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,

I put up a page for my cartoon logo service. I designed a crazy cartoon logo as an example.

Also, I've given the site a new look. I'm trying it out. I feel that it is easier to navigate now.

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Ty Lombardi
Ty@RottenToons.com
www.RottenToons.com

Sexy Female Tattoos

2008-04-16T13:41:00.000-07:00

Sexy Female Tattoos: It Isn't Just Butterflies

By: Tim Croy

When you think of tattoos, what comes to mind? Do you contemplate pirates looking for adventure? Perhaps your fantasies turn to hardened criminals serving life sentences. Do you think of Harley bikers? How often do you consider your best friend or colleague? You may not be aware of this, but some of your female acquaintances may have tattoos, and many probably could tell you much about the benefits of having sexy female tattoos.

Were you told as you were growing up that having tattoos wasn't feminine? If you still think this is true, wake up! Deciding to have a tattoo is in all reality one of the most feminine experiences you can choose. These designs don't have to be elaborate works of art that reflect armed services duty; rather they are subtle, yet sexy images of your perception of femininity.
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What exactly defines a sexy tattoo? The answer to this question is entirely your choice. Selecting a design is the ultimate expression of individual freedom. You have the opportunity to make every decision surrounding it. Everything - the color, shape, size, design, and location, is all up to you.

This freedom means that no matter how you define "sexy," your tattoo can reflect it. Many women choose to get inked on the small of their back. This is a popular choice for a variety of reasons: it can easily be displayed (or covered) if you wear the right clothes, and it draws the eyes to a particularly flattering place on the female body.

Maybe you prefer something a little more secretive. Fortunately, you've got a beautiful body with a lot of possibilities! A small flower or butterfly on your hip is a popular choice. These tattoos can be hidden by most pairs of pants or skirts that you wear, but if you want someone to see your tattoo, that can easily be arranged!

It's hard to say what the most popular kind of "sexy tattoo" is, because there are as many different tattoos as there are different women. But some recent trends seem to indicate that the lower back, hip, and navel are popular areas for women to get tattoos. These are good choices because they're likely to flatter your figure.

Do you want to get a tattoo but have worries about the process involved? Take heart! Tattoo artists are artistic professionals. Find a clean, properly licensed studio, and you will almost always find an artist with whom you can relate comfortably. Rest assured that the artist will offer you and your decision-making process the respect and dignity you deserve.

Sexy females involve much more than just attracting men, however. Women can choose to get a tattoo for any reason they like. Perhaps you want to remember a special person, or just get one for the sheer enjoyment of it. Despite the reason you have chosen to do it, asserting your freedom in this ultimate expression of individuality will be very satisfying.

Author Resource:-> For additional ideas and designs on female tattoos, please visit: Tattoo Ideas

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Electric Guitar Blog

2008-04-14T12:06:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, I just launched a brand new blog a couple days ago. The blog features everything you need to know about the electric guitar. I will be posting tutorials, reviews, and more daily!

Click the link below to check it out:

Electric Guitar Blog

Keep checking back every day!

Logo design prices

2008-04-10T15:02:00.001-07:00

Pricing a logo
This logo information page was inspired by the absolute confusion I see when it comes to online logo creation. I've searched dozens of logo web pages and have found that there is no consistency and more confusion than information. This page is strictly about the creation of the logo alone, no stationary package or implementation guidelines would be included.

I feel the price of a logo should be based on three criteria:
1. Experience of the logo designer
2. Size & budget of the company using the logo
3. Scope and length of the logo usage

I use the three criteria above assuming that the logo design is a standard type of logo. One other factor might come into play if a client were to request a very detailed and complicated logo design that bordered on being a technical illustration. You would have to factor in the extra time to create this type of design.

Below are my further thoughts on the subject and a guide as to what you should look for in an online logo designer.

Cheap logo design
They're all over the Internet - logo designs under $150! I've seen $99 logo designs, $75 logo designs, $49 logo designs and even lower! You will easily find a wide range of prices for logo design on the Internet.

Be careful of cheap logo design offers, some designers may use clip art. A logo design that includes a royalty free piece of clip art cannot be copyrighted. Any company in the world could use the same piece of clip art as part of their logo design. Be sure and check out the designers portfolio. At $49 each, do their logos all look the same? Do 80% of them have block lettering and a swoosh?

Some logo designers charge one flat fee for a logo with no questions asked. Can you imagine Pepsi purchasing a logo design for $99? What a deal! Or how about Bob's bait shop paying $750 for a logo. There goes the budget! All companies are not equal in size, budget and scope.

The confusion doesn't stop there. Some logo designers charge additional costs for extra colors, extra modifications and extra preliminary designs. You have to get your calculator out just to figure the final cost of your logo. Do you really know what you are paying for?

How much is a logo really worth?
How much is a logo design really worth? Ask Coca-Cola, Polo, Nike, The Hard Rock Cafe, Hallmark or any other company that relies on their logo as their number one spokesman. Not every company is as large as these but every company should have a logo that is easy to identify and stands for the integrity of that business.

A logo design is more valuable to a company than a single spot illustration. An illustration is normally used once or used for a limited campaign, whereas a logo is used for years and is placed on business cards, letterheads, envelopes, web sites, vehicles, buildings and products. Do you see the difference in value to a company? A logo has more value than just the hours spent on creating it. It becomes the companies identity.

With that said, shouldn't a logo be worth more than just the time involved in creating it? Professional graphic design rates average anywhere from $30 to $75 per hour. If you see a logo design priced at $125 and that designer charges $50 per hour for design work, do you assume that they spent 2.5 hours on your logo? That price would include the time spent to contact you, the research done on your company and competition, the preliminary ideas, the changes, the finalizing of the logo, the file prep for each different format, sending the logo, billing and allowing you to have all rights to the design. So how much time was actually spent creating your logo?

My conclusion is that a logo is much more valuable to a company than a standard illustration so the price should reflect the added value. Many professional graphic designers would be hard pressed to create a top notch illustration for under $150 let alone a creative, well designed logo. So beware of logos priced under $150, you may get what you pay for.

Added charges
I personally do not believe that the cost of a professionally priced logo design should be influenced by the list below. These factors are a part of logo design and should be kept under control by the logo designer.

Logo Modifications - If a logo designer asks the right questions, does the research and stays in close communication with the client there should be no need for major changes during the creation of a logo design. Be a good communicator and explain to the logo designer exactly what you want your logo to be saying about your business.

Do be aware though, that there will be those clients that will pick, pick and pick at the design. As a logo designer I do sometimes see the need to limit modifications but it will all even out in the long run. Some clients will need zero changes while others may request ten.

Extra Colors - Printers charge more for extra colors. If a logo designer charges more for a two color logo than they do for a three color logo, get a detailed explanation as to why. It only takes the click of a mouse to add an extra color.

Preliminary Designs - A few choices is good, to many choices is overkill. A logo designer should be able to decide for you the correct amount of preliminary designs it will require to create your perfect logo. Be leary of eight, ten and more initial designs. How much time could actually be spent on each design? If you don't like your first two or three designs you can easily request two or three more.

If you are on a committe or a board, I assure you, you do not want to present ten logos to ten different people. You may never get down to a winning design.

If you need an additional presentation of logos due to a complete change in direction on your part, you should be charged an extra fee. An example would be asking for a yellow duck logo design and changing your mind to a red dog design once the logos are presented to you.

Adding an identity program to your logo is a legitimate cost. Designing the business card, letterhead and envelope layouts are normally a higher priced package. You should receive camera ready files for each design.

A fair logo price
There is a standard reference for pricing graphic design and corporate identity projects. It is Pricing and Ethical Guidelines, published by the Graphic Artists Guild. Any logo designer can purchase the book. A professional graphic designer would have a tough time supporting a family and a studio designing all of their logos below $200.

I'm not going to give exact prices for a logo design because each logo designers circumstances are different. Amateur logo designers charge much less to get their feet wet, but they should slowly increase their rates as they gain experience and creativity.

The standard logo design rates are based on two major components, company size and application or distribution size. The majority of logo designs created over the Internet are created for small companies and individuals with limited application and distribution uses. Fortune 500 companies normally pay much higher logo design rates and use advertising agencies.

An individual or small company with small to average uses should be prepared to pay anywhere from $300 to $1500 for a top quality, professional logo design.

Negotiate
If you have a small budget but like a more professional logo designer with higher logo rates, try to negotiate a better deal. Explain that you are a start up company or that you cannot pay the full amount until a later date.

Providing an exact idea of your logo with sketches might also save you a little money. If you can help the designer save time, you may be able to save money. A very simple text only logo might also be negotiated for a lower price.

If you have the budget and you like the logo designer, pay the going rate. Logo designers rely on top paying clients to make a living. Once established, a logo designer can then begin to negotiate and help smaller mom and pop businesses.

What's included with your logo?
The worst part of paying for a cheap logo is finding out that you were not sent the correct file formats for printing and web. You will then have to pay another graphic designer or printer to create the correct files. Be aware of what file types you will be needing and ask your logo designer what file types are included in their price.

The most common file types needed are AI (Illustrator) and EPS for most professional print jobs. These are vector format files. These files should be in a CMYK color format. Vector art allows you to reduce or enlarge a design to ANY size without losing detail or clarity.

For home use and some print jobs you will need TIFF and BMP files. These are pixel files and should have a DPI (dots per inch) of at least 300 dpi. 600-1200 dpi is best for professional printing. These type of files lose their detail when enlarged but can be reduced.

The last file types you will need would be JPEG and GIF. These are pixel files and are used for web design. They should be in a RGB color format. Be aware that not all colors translate well on the Internet, especially GIF files. Ask if the logo designer used web safe colors. You should receive crisp 72 dpi files for the Internet. A GIF file should be transparent if you do not want a white box around it when displayed on your page.

Be sure and ask your logo designer about your logo colors. Ask them for the Pantone PMS color numbers for each color. You will need this information each time your logo is printed. This insures that you get the exact same colors with every printer that you use.

Will you get your files over the Internet or will you receive a CD? Try to get a CD, it is much easier to take that to your local printer. Ask your designer how long they keep your logo on file in case you lose your versions later down the road.

You should also receive all rights (copyrights) to your logo. Since a logo is a companies identity you will need to own all rights to get a trademark. Ask for this in writing if you have any doubts. When it comes to a cartoon or character logo some designers might negotiate fewer rights or usage's to your logo to help save you money. You can renegotiate all rights and usage's at a later date when you can financially afford it.

Ask for the background on the logo designer you choose, you should at the very least know their name. Do they have a degree? How long have they designed logos? Is this their profession or a hobby? Where is there portfolio? Can you contact their other clients? Can you speak to them directly? With the amount of software available today and the invention of the Internet, any sixteen year old kid can start his own logo design company.

Final Thoughts
In closing let me say that the information above is my own personal opinion and is taken from years of searching logo design web sites and reading books on graphic design. Some logo designers will disagree with my thoughts, especially the $49 logo designers. The prices and information I have explained here only pertain to the work of graphic designers, not advertising agencies. An advertising agency handles logo design on a larger scale and incorporates an entire corporate identity service. Their logo design rates are many times higher than a graphic designers.

Curtis D. Tucker
Cartoon Logo Designer
http://www.curtoons.com

Thank you for reading Curtis D. Tucker's rant on logo design prices. Curtis hopes that he helped you out in some small way. If you would like to know how much Curtis charges for logo design and other services please visit his comments are welcome and much appreciated.

How to care for a tattoo

2008-04-10T14:55:00.000-07:00

Caring for that New Tattoo

By: James Beckett

It is probably safe to say more people think about getting tattoos than get them. One of the problems people have is the concern for the process of getting a tattoo from a health perspective and knowing how take care of the tattoo once you get one. On top of that worry, there is a misperception that tattoo artists are not professionals and we see them in the same category as circus people and pawn shop operators. But it is important to note that there are many very professional and sanitary tattoo parlors who will do their part to make your experience both fun and safe when you get your first tattoo.

This is not to say that there has never been a tattoo artist that didn't conduct himself in a sanitary way. There are bad elements in any business. So the first step of taking care of a tattoo is to be discriminating in who you use to put the tattoo on you. Make sure they are running a good business that has been there a while and is in good standing with the community. Get references and then go and check them out yourself. If you look at their facilities for giving you a tattoo and you are not convinced they will take care to apply the tattoo in a safe fashion, just keep looking.

The tattoo artists should put your health at a high priority which will be reflected in three things you will get from them while getting the tattoo. First, they will use a reliable ointment that is antiseptic throughout the process to keep your skin clean and free of infection. Second, the post application process will include additional cleaning and a bandage on the tattoo to help your body heal from the needle work. Finally the tattoo artist should be the first one to teach you how to take care of the tattoo when you get home.

When you get home with your new tattoo, in that it might still sting or itch, you should resist the urge to wash it too much. The very act of getting the tattoo, if it's done right, is completely clean so it's fine. But it will be up to you to keep it sanitary and to change the coverings so the tattoo area is always free of anything that could contaminate it. But also work to keep it dry, at least for the first few days as the wound of the tattoo heals. And if you can go without the covering or bandage for a little while each day, you should because the oxygen will speed the healing process.

Your tattooist should be available to help you wish questions even after you have paid him for the tattoo and he can guide you on the right medicated ointments to buy for the important few days and weeks after the initial application of the tattoo. Most of what you will need can be found at the local drug store so it shouldn't be a big expense. Just be sure to be faithful to use the ointments he has you buy and avoid using harsh soaps on the tattoos area because the skin is still very tender and recovering from the tattoo.

The skin where your tattoo will continue to need special care even after the initial three to six days of using the medicated ointment. So some very basic moisturizing lotion can help keep that skin soothed and moist as the healing continues. One of the major name brand baby lotions is just the right thing because if it is safe for the delicate nature of a baby's skin, it will be right for the skin you are nurturing back to health.

The final step of healing will be phase that may be the hardest for you of all of them but you have to be ready for it so you preserve the beauty of the tattoo you have worked so hard to get. When the tattoo area develops scabs, you will feel an instinct to work on them with your fingers. Resist that instinct because allowing the skin to heal as it already knows how to do will sure you don't remove some of the tattoo itself by working on that scabbing before it has finished doing its job.

Taking care of a tattoo is as much a part of the life of being a lover of body art as getting one was in the first place. By caring for the skin that proudly displays your tat, you will assure good health and a great looking design for a long time. And when you invest the effort, the money and the discomfort into a pattern that will be on your body forever, that tender loving care is certainly justified.

Author Resource:-> Tattoo lettering needs to be done right, find the very best tattoo sites to get top quality lettering from at 5minutereviews.com.

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Tribal Heart Tattoo

2008-04-01T11:18:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,

I just designed this tribal heart tattoo! It came out great. I will be putting up more unique heart tattoos in the near future. If you have any ideas for RottenToons just let us know by contacting us.

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Ty Lombardi
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Pictures of Heart Tattoos Tribal

Hot Biker Babe

2008-03-18T10:20:00.000-07:00

Hey guys. Check out this hot biker babe design I created. She's sexy and she loves to ride! I will be creating more sexy girl art in the next few weeks so keep checking back.

If you want your own custom biker art, contact Rotten Toons and I will quote you right away.

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Ty Lombardi
Ty@RottenToons.com
www.RottenToons.com
Custom Biker Art

Royalty Free Clip Art

2008-03-16T18:23:00.000-07:00

I've been working hard the past few days on a bran new site! It's a royalty free clip art site called ILoveClipart.com. It's under construction now, but I am tossing up one new category per day. Feel free to contact me and let me know of some other clip art ideas to add to my site!

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Ty Lombardi
Ty@RottenToons.com
www.RottenToons.com

Devil Tattoo Art

2008-03-05T13:49:00.001-08:00

I just got another tattoo a couple of days ago. I designed the devil tattoo and Art made it look great on my body. The artist is from Hollywood Stars Tattoo. Check out the devil tattoo design!

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Ty Lombardi
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Cartoon Doctor

2008-02-10T14:58:00.000-08:00

I found an old sketch I drew at a restaurant while waiting for my food. I decided to touch him up digitally. Check out this cartoon doctor.

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Ty Lombardi
Ty@RottenToons.com
www.RottenToons.com

Sexy Devil Girl

2008-01-28T11:58:00.000-08:00

Check out this new sexy devil girl illustration I created the other day. I will be posting my new gallery section within the next week or so. Check back and send me any suggestions you have for the site!

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Ty Lombardi
Ty@RottenToons.com
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