MiddletonEmpire

Work out Session

2011-07-23T20:47:00.001-07:00

@DJCOPPERKIDD COMPLETED

2011-06-13T11:31:00.000-07:00

Using the sketch layout from "How to Draw Hip Hop" book to complete this design for my DJ homie in the "A" (Atlanta)!!!
Color done by my homie Black Ant

#TEAMBRINGIT

2011-06-13T11:30:00.000-07:00

DJ CopperKidd

2011-03-24T17:30:00.001-07:00

Workout Session

2011-03-01T20:48:00.001-08:00

Lone Wolf's Journey...

2011-02-27T04:04:00.000-08:00

After long periods of patiences and some circumstances with fellow developing parties I have decided to venture out on my on Independence Journey. I plan to develop my own ideas from writing, layout, story boarding, inking, coloring and publishing of my very own Comic Books. Now don't get me wrong when all things are back on track with my pervious developing team and the projects going on over there I'll be right back in line to assist with all my task at hand for them but till then I have to do this next move in the progress of my development for myself. All I ask and look for is the support of all my family and friends. Please look forward for all upcoming projects from myself and I hope you all will enjoy.

Thank in Advance,
Cary V. Middleton

Open 4 Commission Art...

2010-11-23T09:53:00.000-08:00

Ok Blogging friends and family... I'm officially opening myself to you all to do Commission Artwork. I'm looking for a way to help finance myself for upcoming Comic Conventions in the upcoming year as well as my 1st official sketchbook. Pricing will be fair for I'm not looking to hurt anyone's pockets, purses, wallets or bank accounts... I'm just here to show of my talents and make some of you and family member day a lil more pleasant (Maybe). I hope that I fulfill all expectations of all that plan to request work from me as well as put a smile on a face (or 2).

Pricing:

Head Sketches
Pencil Work - $5
Colored - $10

Full Body
Pencil Work - $10
Colored - $15

Artwork pricing doubles with the more characters in artwork (Ex. 2 character head sketches = $10/ 2 Full Body characters = $20 etc...)

All request for artwork can be sent to my official requesting email address via middletonempirerequest@gmail.com and all payments can be made via my paypal via middletonempire@gmail.com.

Kingdom

2010-04-18T01:03:00.001-07:00

Toothless

2010-04-11T11:04:00.000-07:00

So I seen "How to Train Your Dragon" a week and so back and just simply was amazed by the film... Pryer to seeing the film I had received my official Art of "How to Train Your Dragon" Book which really had me excited to see the film with the amazing Character Designs and Development on this project. So fast forward to current day and my last entry I enter the contest via the "Cartoon Block" Youtube by drawing my own dragon and here it is...

Just my take on the NightFury Dragon Toothless

Follow and Support the CartoonBlock!!!

2010-04-07T23:01:00.000-07:00

Good Friend and Super Talent Evan Burse has his own youtube channel the "CartoonBlock" were his gives great tutorials on how to draw some of your favorite cartoon characters old and new along with some awesome giveaways and prizes. Here a look a his most recent episode...

The End is Coming!!! (Boondocks Season 3)

2010-04-07T13:30:00.000-07:00

Are You Ready???

Monkkey

2010-03-27T20:45:00.000-07:00

Hey All,

Sorry for my long absence from the scene but I've been dealing with my higher learning @ WestWood College and focusing on my grades and all... But I'M BACK!!! and ready to let you all back into my world. Currently I've be recruited on a web series called "MONKKEY" and I'm very excited about this project. A action-packed series currently with two Chapters ("Crossed Paths" & "500") for your viewing pleasure at www.Monkkey.com brought to you from the mind of my good friend and awesome talent Ajamu M. Frasier. We are currently in development for Chapter 3 (No Title as of yet) and we really look forward to all of the support to come and all the current support we have already received thus far on the project. Thank you all and God Bless.

Ninja Takeover

2010-01-18T14:50:00.000-08:00

2010 Update to Blog Coming Very Soon

2009-12-29T03:12:00.000-08:00

Its that time of year were its out with the old and in with the new. So to all those who keep a lookout for my latest work get ready for it will be flowing over 2010. My official blog banner with be out 1/1/10 followed by he launch of my official site so be as always "Sit Back and Enjoy the Ride!!!"

Beautiful and Deadly

2009-12-28T18:42:00.001-08:00

Classic Upgraded

2009-12-18T23:24:00.001-08:00

Bringin out the Classics

2009-12-05T23:12:00.000-08:00

Astro Boy

Gorilla Boyz... Its Official!!!

2009-09-08T19:34:00.001-07:00

Here is the Clean up and final version for my clients Gorilla Boyz Productions.

Logo Finished

2009-08-25T20:43:00.000-07:00

This is a logo design I finished for my client company which they are very happy will and we have used for their flyers. Thank to my homie Isiah Banks aka Prophet Blaq for the awesome color job on the logo.

WIPs (Works in Progress)

2009-08-22T21:47:00.001-07:00

Whaddup World... I had to come and show what I've been working on. Here are some logo designs I working on for some clients... Stay tune I got more coming just need to get'em scanned in.

Legend of the Monkey King

2009-07-22T09:43:00.001-07:00

During other great session @ The Animation Academy I developed my version of the Monkey King. This version is I was going for a younger and slender look... More on a K.I.T (King in Training) vibe.

Update White Party Flyer

2009-07-10T01:30:00.000-07:00

Whaddup Yo!!!

2009-07-09T08:12:00.000-07:00

Used a little of the great Skottie Young flow.

Heroes R us

2009-07-09T08:11:00.000-07:00

Just a random hero character design.

Thug Life

2009-07-09T08:09:00.001-07:00

Was listening to some 2Pac when I came hope will this piece.

Vote Now

2009-07-05T10:26:00.001-07:00

Party Time

2009-07-02T16:00:00.001-07:00

Flyer Designs for my good friend Michael Ferrera, CEO of Michael Ferrera Clothing.

99 Problems but HRs ain't one...

2009-06-22T22:40:00.000-07:00

Promo/Display use only. I was getting my Graphic Design game going today and as of late I been hearing Manny this and Manny that so I decide Manny so love and design a poster in his honor... 50 games is nothing in a baseball series... Keep ya heads up Dodgers Fan!!!

And in this Corner...

2009-06-19T16:21:00.000-07:00

This is my Luchador El Raging Fuego.

Black Mamba!!!

2009-06-11T23:58:00.000-07:00

Promo/Display use only. Free Throw Line you hear them chat MVP MVP Kobe Bryant aka Envy Me.... Black Mamba nuff' said!!!

Poster by Cary Middleton

Bunny Fun Colored!!!

2009-05-23T16:44:00.001-07:00

Summertime Bunny... I know my sand is not the greatest but just wanted to give a beach feel with this piece. This bunny is all about his fitness and the "Summer Bunnies" on the beach!!!

Bunny Fun Cont.!!!

2009-05-23T14:01:00.001-07:00

Follow-up Clean up!!!

Bunny Fun!!!

2009-05-18T11:26:00.000-07:00

Having some fun in class last Tuesday with my classmates we decide to draw bunnies and this is what I come up with.

Official Website on the way...

2009-05-10T20:30:00.000-07:00

Ladies and Gentlemen its official I am currently in process of get my website developed. This website will present the development of myself in my craft of animation. From Character Designs to Story Boarding even to when I land my first job with a studio.

Above is my design for the banner for my website. With my banner design I incorporated my very own character Parry D. Frog as a Samurai for I have gotten a lot of good feedback on this character design. I hope you all are feel the design and I would like you all to look forward to my site being up by the end of the month.

My Official Site - www.MiddletonEmpire.com

Mini Me

2009-05-09T17:32:00.000-07:00

This is a cartoon version of me with the tools of my craft in my hands. I had to get some down on paper and as I was developing this is what the outcome was...

8 medals and some fun!!! Pt. 2

2009-05-01T11:23:00.000-07:00

This is the clean up following my initial sketch...

8 Medals and some fun!!!

2009-05-01T02:56:00.000-07:00

Not much to this one... I got a request for a humor piece by a friend of the great Michael Phelps with the medals smoking a bong. I thought in would be funny to see and this is what I developed in the process.

This piece is only meant for humor processes!!!

King James Colored!!!

2009-04-28T01:34:00.000-07:00

He and the gang pull out the brooms on the Pistons and now wait for Orlando or Philadelphia.

After my clean up in Illustrator I decided to color in Illustrator and add a gradient background, shape and font in Photoshop!!!

King James Line Art

2009-04-27T19:03:00.000-07:00

This here is my clean up work to follow my original sketch work of King James below.

King James

2009-04-17T10:53:00.000-07:00

King James
He on a mission for his first NBA Championship and is to me this year's MVP!!!

Samurai Warrior Colored

2009-02-24T08:50:00.000-08:00

This color version of my character complete by one of my good friends and PM team members Isiah Banks. The reason I had him complete the color portion was to help display some of his talents but also I am currently still in the process of mastering my coloring techniques in photoshop.

Line Work by MiddletonEmpire
Color and Background by Prophet Blaq

Samurai Warrior Revised

2009-02-20T00:50:00.000-08:00

Taking a look back at some of my previous work I decided after some training and lessons in Illustrator (Thanks Jay) I would go and begin cleaning up a few of my pieces.

Logo/Banner Designs!!!

2009-01-19T23:30:00.000-08:00

So my friend Darryl Bess Jr. aka DJ or WAKE UP Mr. Bess asked that I put in a little work for him and design a logo/banner for him base on some ideas he jotted down. From the 3 concept idea bred these 3 designs. This is just the beginning stages of the works at hand. For more info get a Mr. Bess at http://wakeupmrbess.blogspot.com/ for once all 3 are completed he will be hold a voting campaign for his New Logo Banner. All color credited to my partner Isiah Banks.

Another One!!!

2009-01-19T19:36:00.000-08:00

I'm in a zone today... Its been not stop. The kid in the headband is another character I plan to develop and do something major with soon. As for the other two just some random pieces for now but I'm pretty sure with be use along the line somewhere!!!

Hiro Project

2009-01-19T17:06:00.000-08:00

Just a concept I plan to work and develop as the year progresses. I really like this concept and really plan to push it to the limit. To Be Continued...

NO NO NO Notorious!!!

2009-01-19T16:56:00.000-08:00

I was listening to my whole Biggie Smalls collection and as I was drawing this became the final outcome. There are definitely some things that I can approve and I plan on doing revisions on this piece.

New Concept for a Hero

2009-01-12T09:06:00.000-08:00

Here a little something I finished up to get my juices following today. I like the look of the character design but still a few things to work on. He reminds me somewhat of an Egyptian so I may do something with that type of vibe. The world may never know...

Warm-Up 1/4/09

2009-01-04T08:19:00.000-08:00

This was a little early morning sketch to start of 2009 in a righteous direction for me and what I have planned for this year. I have a team of TALENTED artists and writers here so this is the beinnings of something special.

Graysclaing

2008-12-20T11:28:00.000-08:00

These are just a few head shots I did so I could play around with shadowing a graysclaing

Agent in Color

2008-11-20T08:22:00.000-08:00

Watch Out Bond there's a new agent in town... Frog... Parry D. Frog!!!

Secret Agent Parry

2008-11-19T01:26:00.000-08:00

Man Oh Man Parry is back and better than. Parry has now going secret agent in honor of the newest James Bond installation "Quantum of Solace". Right now I'm post this semi-finish product to see the process of work I put in and to please a friend (Hi Jay) but don't worry completed color finish will be up later this morning!!!

Speed Demon

2008-11-02T07:17:00.000-08:00

Speed is of the essence... A now the Frog himself has the speed with a P on his chest and streaking through i the Red and Yellow Parry is just so incredible and fast!!!

Don't Get Me ANGRY!!!!!

2008-10-26T17:20:00.000-07:00

Parry the HULK... He mean, green and full of anger!!

Samurai Warrior

2008-10-22T21:59:00.001-07:00

Parry Yojimbo the great Samurai Warrior

Meet Parry D. Frog!!!

2008-10-22T09:52:00.001-07:00

This is my NEW character Parry D. Frog!!! And what he will be bringing you is himself to you all in a variety of different pics in different costumes. Be on the look out cause you'll never know whats next from Parry!!!

True Love Colored

2008-10-13T14:28:00.000-07:00

Just thought I'd add a lil color to this pic using Photoshop CS3.

True Love

2008-10-12T20:43:00.001-07:00

Ever since I could remember Peter Parker and Mary Jane have been the couple in comics that everyone wants to be like so I thought I'd do a little piece to dedicate to the comic couple.

Why So Serious!!!

2008-10-11T10:21:00.000-07:00

Just got the itch to draw the Joker after view this mag. on Heath Ledger.

Friend or Foe!!!

2008-10-07T22:55:00.000-07:00

The mysterious 5th turtle... we all know the other four but who and where did this one appear from. Was there one other turtle in that infamous bowl that fell in the sewer that day and this turtle just happened to get hit with the ooze and washed away. From the looks of it he definitely has been tranied by a master but WHO!!!

Its a Bird, Its a Plane NO Its...

2008-10-03T23:51:00.000-07:00

SUPERMAN!!! Just thought I'd throw up some DC love with the RED,BLUE and YELLOW. A nice younger years look to the Man of Steel ready to sweep good ol' Lois Lane off her feet!!!

Spidey Headshot

2008-10-02T23:28:00.001-07:00

Just a lil something quick and brief to get some of my drawing jitters out of my system before going to bed.

Video Blog #1

2008-10-01T10:10:00.000-07:00

Vid Blog #1 from Middleton Empire on Vimeo.

Here I Come To Save the Day

2008-09-30T10:37:00.000-07:00

A true hero in his own right Mighty Mouse was a cartoon I really loved watching growing up. He was pint size and packed one hellava punch.

Under Wraps...

2008-09-28T21:18:00.000-07:00

This was a piece I started on about 2 am on 9/28/o8 for a project I'm currently apart of. Really its just the start of something that I hope takes off. But anyways I hope you all enjoy... And Welcome to the Empire!!!

Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

2008-09-11T02:17:00.000-07:00

It's Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man... I just happened to be up reading a Spider-Man comic and got a urge to sketch out a Spidey pic. The way I envisioned my sketch is just the way it came out from my version for Peter Parker to the swinging away silhouette. I feel I'm in a whole new zone so be sure to stay tuned...

The Force is Strong in This One!!!

2008-09-10T23:07:00.000-07:00

"May The Force Be With You" I was just up and watching some Star Wars The Clone Wars cartoon bit from the Cartoon Network and I got to think about doing some Star Wars Fan Art. Here we have my version of Anakin Skywalker before his days with the Dark Side look as if his ready for battle.