The Nordean Blog

In living color

2009-09-05T06:13:00.000-07:00

Officially one of the most saturated designs ever made.

I was specifically told to go all out on this one because in the world of Calypso, there is no such thing as "too much color".

Newfound Respect

2009-09-03T08:43:00.000-07:00

Artwork for the debut album of Respect (tha god).

http://www.myspace.com/respectthagod

All the best

A duel in the dirt

2009-09-03T08:16:00.000-07:00

An homage to the all but extinct art of rendering, if you will. Whith modern graphics software drawing is simply not needed anymore, is it? I think it is, but most people do not.

I also think that the monkeyman is bound to lose this battle eventually. One could even claim that the sasquatch in this image is a symbol for the traditional arts, slowly beeing crushed by the sheer mass that is modern computer graphics, in this case represented by a giant constrictor.

Tyger style

2009-09-03T07:46:00.000-07:00

Don´t look too closely at the eyes. In some cultures It is the eye of the tiger that is concidered to be the thrill of the fight. I think it has to do with the way it rises up to the challenge of a rival.

Something to think about...

Killer shorts

2009-09-03T07:14:00.000-07:00

I drew some graphics for these here killer shorts a while back. If you luck out you might still be able to find them in some stores.

WALL ART

2009-05-11T07:41:00.000-07:00

Basically a wall painting in every sence of the word. Comission for a mural for my palestinian friend. Strong stuff. Gaza is no joke.
Not really a political statement for me personally, I think all forms of genocide are pretty bad. Using suicide bombers or gunships is kinda irrelevant, it is still very uncool.

Mixing it up

2009-04-11T12:39:00.000-07:00

First draft for an upcoming mixtape. Mixtape artwork generally look like home-made crap (because they usually are) so hopefully this one should stand out a little.

The second Black Viking

2009-03-12T06:29:00.000-07:00

The latest revision of the viking cover.

It still needs some work, but it´s getting there.

The first Black Viking

2009-01-28T12:27:00.000-08:00

Or at least to my knowledge. Album cover in its early stages still, but by the time I´m done with it, it ought to be really wicked.

He will be on the shelves this spring, so dont miss out.

THE FUTURE OF COMBAT

2008-12-12T08:59:00.000-08:00

Martial arts is where it´s at.

Stay tuned.

Some sweet gear

2008-12-12T07:51:00.000-08:00

This is what has kept me gone for the last couple of months.

Created and designed by ME. Jesper Nordin. Yours Truly.

The brand name will be changed however. People found it hard to pronounce, and it turned out there was already a clothing brand using it.

But I´m sure I can come up with something better.

Robo-doodles

2007-11-21T03:24:00.000-08:00

Sketches from the process of defining a classic Retro-Robot. Each doodle sort of represent one decade of robot design from the 30's up to the 80's. It shouldnt be too hard to figure out the right era for each 'bot.

Frag-Tag

2007-11-21T03:11:00.000-08:00

I still dabble in grafitti ocasionally.
This one is actually just the result of me testing all my spray-brushes in photoshop, but it turned out pretty sweet.

Sort of ironic, yet appropriate if one considers the origins of grafitti.

The new and improved WASA hoody

2007-10-08T01:47:00.000-07:00

It is going to be crisper than crack!

All the kids will want one.

Available shortly.

Respect

2007-09-12T16:11:00.001-07:00

Don't we need a little?

Still Fantastic

2007-09-10T15:48:00.000-07:00

I polished one of my old propaganda poster to give it more of a next-gen feel and texture. (gotta keep up hith the times)

And I made the not-so-subtle ironic message even more blatantly ironic. I Hope everyone gets it now.

I don't really think war is fantastic.

KIAIII!

2007-09-06T06:20:00.000-07:00

Where Rasta meets Ninja

WASA Kickboxing

Respect

Ambushed

2007-08-30T06:39:00.000-07:00

A new game-idea I´m working on. Still trying to get the whole painting thing down. Some ways to go still, but at least it´s moving in the right direction.

The Truth Uncovered

2007-08-08T15:24:00.001-07:00

Cover-art for the the forthcoming debut album of SALIF.
In actuality he is just like this giant teddybear of a man, so I try to make him look as badass as possible.

For more info on SALIF check out:
http://myspace.com/salifdiop
And:
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=727694

Ice cream of the ancients

2007-08-08T14:59:00.000-07:00

What better way too cool down on a hot summers day?

Only some of those who read this will be able to appreciate the Cthocolate. I pity the fools that don´t.

DEATHBLOW

2007-08-08T14:46:00.000-07:00

In my teens I had a small obsession for DeathBlow. Lets just say I spent a lot of time trying to draw like Jim Lee. This is a 20-minute sketch I made the other day to see if I could still do it. You be the Judge.

(Dedicated to my girlfriend for putting up with all my nonsense.)

Return of the Black Tigers

2007-07-11T15:47:00.000-07:00

I repainted an old game cover that I made waaay back. I never felt like the coloring did the drawing justice so it deserved a second shot. I wont post the old one, but trust me when I say there has been some progress.

Time for some ACTION.

2007-05-09T06:54:00.000-07:00

The unfashionably high waist and "no bind" guarantee simply make them a must-have item for any aspiring warrior.

Get yours for only $ 24.99!

(Boots sold separately)

Zenith 7 ( the Eagles of Cosmic Rock)

2007-05-01T04:51:00.000-07:00

This T-shirt was actually worn on MTV´s "celebrety rehab" once.

How´s that for publicity?

Motor Mayhem

2007-05-01T04:22:00.000-07:00

The one-color series continues.
Bolted skulls never go out of style.

An evening of Cosmic Soul

2007-03-13T08:22:00.000-07:00

Coming October 1931.
One night only.

Power to the People

2007-03-13T08:08:00.000-07:00

If you as tired as I am of getting screwed by the power companies, here´s an alternative to consider.
Can also be found in T-shirt form on H&M.

Year of the Monkey

2007-03-13T08:01:00.000-07:00

A time of mischief and shenanigans.

Arguably the best year.

Blasted Dog!

2007-02-19T04:22:00.000-08:00

That damned dog is back again. This time, more diabolic than ever.

Do not be fooled by it´s puppylike proportions! This beast is frenzy personified.

Kind of cute though.

The Robot Ninja Revolution

2007-02-16T11:05:00.000-08:00

(Will not be televised.)

Anger leads to the dark side

2007-02-16T08:24:00.000-08:00

When I got home my girl went completely sith on me.
But we worked it out.

_

International man of mystery

2006-11-16T19:06:00.000-08:00

This jerk has somehow gotten into my vacation photos. And it wouldn´t be so bad if it wasnt for that bad attitude of his. I dont know what his whole deal is. He´s all over the place.

The Tower of Power and whatnot

2006-11-16T18:43:00.000-08:00

I finally took a stab at that matte painting stuff that people keep asking for. The results were not too shabby for one nights work I must say.

Many thanks to Craig Mullins, Snygg, and Onesimus for showing the way.
(and Bigup to JoJo for sending me that Blackhawk)

Nothing but Fantasy

2006-11-12T06:07:00.000-08:00

Here are a few pages from a pitch for a Fantasy game. The games future is still unclear but they didn´t end up using these drawings, so they are now available for public viewing.

Fall cleaning

2006-11-12T05:36:00.000-08:00

I am currently reconstructing my portfolio. Following below are some old stuff out that may not make the cut this time around. It´s all nice work and everything, but I need to make a little room for improvment.

The COIL Project

2006-11-12T05:15:00.000-08:00

Some consept sketches from a TV-show I was involved in. MTV wanted to make an american anime-show set on a near future music festival. Unfortunately they changed their minds and cancelled it before it ever aired. Too bad I say. We had "Tech-Sumo" fighting and everything. Now the world will most likely miss out that.

Fantasy Collage

2006-11-12T04:50:00.000-08:00

Random fantasy drawings from my school days.

Just for the record: These interpretations of Gollum were made BEFORE the Lord of the Rings movies came out. (I´m no byter)

Maybe there´s some just truth to what they say about Great minds, and all that.

A Dark Dynamic Duo

2006-11-12T04:27:00.000-08:00

Character portraits from an RPG session.

Digital Goblin Gutter-runners

2006-11-12T03:52:00.000-08:00

If one were ever to make a Low-res Polygon, Savage Goblin, Cyber-football team, It could very well look something like this. Wouldn´t that be cool?

Nudie time

2006-11-12T03:03:00.000-08:00

Some quick Sketches from a figure-drawing class.

Mr. Niceguy

2006-11-12T02:41:00.000-08:00

Don´t mess with this guy.

Hellboy

2006-11-12T01:54:00.000-08:00

I took a stab at drawing Hellboy, to see if I could. Allthough it was a while ago, and it´s not anywhere near Mike Mignola, I am still happy with the results.

Cool Herc

2006-11-12T01:29:00.000-08:00

A sketch of the Farnese Hercules .

Pencil on paper, Oldschool style.

No tricks.

2006-11-12T01:22:00.000-08:00

A portrait of my friends Kid.
Both cute and sassy.
How about that?

Back in action

2006-10-11T09:59:00.000-07:00

I have been hard at work lately, hence the absence of posts. Unfortunately almost all the stuff I´ve been working on is Top Secret so I can´t show any of it without suffering serious legal reprisals. But I assure you it´s all dy-no-mite.

Conquering Lion

2006-10-11T08:49:00.000-07:00

This design was made for my club. It is a work in progress so feel free to comment. I like it because it works on so many levels. It´s got that whole regal swedish/conquering lion of judah/asian emblem/ combat sport vibe to it. Can´t go wrong with that.

Urukh

2006-10-11T08:37:00.000-07:00

I saw the whole Lord of the Rings trilogy again recently. And I drew an orc. I did nt quite agree with Peter Jacksons take on the dark kin at first, but I have come to apreciate them over time. Except for the pale sticky ones, they still dont work for me. Too much latex and goo for my blood.

But the movie rocks. No doubt. Except for all the glowing green stuff towards the end. That was lame. So was the elvish architecture that looks like Dungeons & Dragons patio furniture. Great movie though...

Heart of Darkness (a very original working title)

2006-07-25T17:05:00.000-07:00

Consept sketches for an animated feature idea I developed with a friend of mine. He needed a "fake" movie to compose a score for, so I drew up one. He actually ended up producing a few really good tracks, but that was as far as the project got.

Give me about 20 mil. and I promise to finish it.

Big Orange Robot

2006-07-25T01:10:00.000-07:00

Project VX 191.
Codename: Omicron 3.
Tactical Aeronautic Deployment Droid.

It is very important to have a solid background story for all your T-shirts.

A cloudy day in Africa

2006-07-25T01:00:00.000-07:00

A study I did a while back of a friends beach house in Cameroon. A pretty exotic place. I liked the way it turned out, but it looked a lot nicer in real life.

Ask a Ninja

2006-07-23T05:57:00.000-07:00

You got questions?
NINJA got answers!
For immature viewers only.
See link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lVSub2wsys&mode=related&search =

Battle Chasers

2006-07-20T18:19:00.000-07:00

I actually did this drawing about five years ago when I was all into Battle Chasers. However, I never quite finished it because at that time my digital coloring skills were nowhere near good enough to do the art justice. I´m still not all that good at coloring, but I think this one turned out ok now. It´s not 100% complete yet but I promise to post the final result soon.

It´s Manfred the Hamster!

2006-07-20T18:12:00.000-07:00

Look everyone!
It´s Manfred the hamster!
Both cute and sassy.
How about that?

The key to sanity

2006-07-20T18:08:00.000-07:00

Drawing happy squirrels and other cutesy crap for days on end can really get to you after a while. You start seeing things in shades of pink, rainbows appears while little birds chirp. If you have experienced this and want to remain what little sanity you have left in this crazy world, here is what you should do:
Always draw a hardcore version for your personal collection. It really helps. I´ve been doing it for years, and I still consider myself a pretty mentally sound guy. Just look at my drawings.

2006-07-20T18:06:00.000-07:00

These images clearly illustrate the relevance of a good work-ethic compared to a good chainsaw.

Age of the Anti-Hero

2006-07-19T16:43:00.000-07:00

I made yet another new attempt at doing my own comic book yesterday. It´s got that whole politically satirical, post-apoclyptic, neo-Gothic action twist to it. A genre that simply hasn´t been given enough room on the international scene. IF I ever finish it(and that´s a big IF), it will be awesome. So far I´ve only done the cover so you will have to do with that for now.

What is it good for?

2006-07-19T16:31:00.000-07:00

An ancient propaganda poster from the time when I still did 3D. It was fun, but never as fun as drawing. What is war good for anyway? Absolutely nothing...

Vive la France!

2006-07-18T16:23:00.000-07:00

I DID NOT draw this image. (I sometimes wish I did though). It was done a French guy called Alex Alice. This was the cover for Totendom: act 1. A book that I strongly recommend to anyone who speaks french and enjoys fantasy. Check it out even if you don´t, because the art is epic!

Some of them french guys sure can draw. I think it´s because they generally have a more thourough Classical art schooling than Americans. I say; If you can´t do it in traditional media to begin with, maybe you shouldn´t do it at all? Let professionals handle it!

And check out:

http://www.alexalice.com/index.html

Kreepencrawl Castle

2006-07-18T14:44:00.000-07:00

A gig I did for a clothing company. Kidswear with a haunted house theme. Allthough this one was actually printed over an entire t-shirt, it turned out pretty well. And it sold even better.

Gaki zosshi (The Hungry ghost)

2006-07-18T03:45:00.000-07:00

Me and a friend have a little Nippon thing going. A book about japanese folk legends of some sorts. Or possibly a Game. Or nothing at all. That happens to a lot of my projects. So stay posted...

Dripping Dog

2006-07-17T07:20:00.000-07:00

I have been known to do ocasional urbanized stencil portraits of dogs. (I mean, who has n´t?)
I guess you could say it is one of my PET projects.
I was very happy with how this one turned out though. And so was the owner of the dog.
(no Animals were harmed during the making of this design)

Strictly for my Ninjas

2006-07-17T06:38:00.000-07:00

These are my ninjas. I sure like Ninjas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khS4zlinxk0&mode=related&search =

Oh, Brother

2006-07-17T06:08:00.000-07:00

An illustration of my other brother. He really doesn´t like Reklam.

2006-07-17T05:55:00.000-07:00

This here´s a sketch of my brother. He may look a little diabolical, but he´s alright most of the time.

2006-07-17T05:24:00.000-07:00

Who is this grim looking character?
So I know I look a little sour. I swear I had nothing but lemons to eat that day.

Arize, Great Nordean blogh!

2006-07-17T02:04:00.000-07:00

Ok!
I have Blog now.
Awesome.