I've done my best to break my work into thematically similar nuggets. Why not take a taste?
Just a series of creatures, just taking life day by day and trying to make ends meet.
These are a bit of a mix between sketches and more fleshed out pieces, but still they deserve love.
It feels like an eternity since he came into existence. But soon the world will see his shining smile!
You guys wanna go for a walk in that patch of fog? It just seems so...nice..
One of these days he'll finish his blood ritual degree and finally get out of this one-horse town.
She always enjoyed the movies, this one was especially thrilling.
Ah youth...
we're all outta rocky road.
A collection of time-lapse videos taken from my Youtube Channel. There are quite a few that didn't make it to this page, so feel free to take a look over there and give me some of those sweet sweet views.
If you have data-plan issues, there is a gallery of the finished images in the main list.
For as long as any of us can remember, it has always been in our town. It never moves from this spot, only the small sounds of its breathing even indicate that it is alive. Some say that it appeared one night while everyone was asleep. Others say that it simply walked into town and quietly took a seat in the center of the park where it is now. Still others say that it was here long before the town grew around it. Just sitting, waiting, breathing. Many have come to accept the strange figure as just another of the universes little quirks, while others are disturbed by its uncanny ability to appear like another piece of the scenery. As if it is not some sort of strange and possibly immortal creature, just another part of the park like the trees and squirrels. It is said that one day, many many years ago a young man approached the creature. It had been a sort of right of passage for men in the area to sit in its presence for as long as they could manage. Typically this was only a few minutes before they found some reason to quickly retreat but this man was different. He sat. He watched it. He sat. He breathed. And he asked it, "What if the thing you are waiting for never comes?" The creature's breathing slowed. Slowly, almost imperceptibly, its head tilted. And for the first time since the town had been formed the creature spoke. Picture and words by Michael Riegler Audio: Darkness and Dissonance by TeknoAxe go to www.teknoaxe.com for more works of audio greatness like the one used in this videoWords and Image copyright of Michael Riegler. I don't mind if you show it around, just give some credit eh?
There are people who hate their jobs, who go to bed each night dreading the sunrise and another day. Jerry is not one of those people. He could tell, this was gonna be the best crop so far, he just had to keep it up!
Drawing: Watering the Crops - Michael Riegler
Image copyright Michael Riegler
Audio: Regurgitate - Floating Organs
go to http://floatingorgans.bandcamp.com/
you must!
He's got the perfect face for the job, if only his body wasn't so damned off-putting.
Drawing: Taking a Lean - Michael Riegler
Image Copyright Michael Riegler
Audio: Funky Lords of Leisure - TeknoAxe
www.teknoaxe.com
Did somebody have an accident? Did they?
Did somebody learn not to betray the Don? Did they? (That guy Don can be a real hardass)
Video: Whoopsie - Michael Riegler
Image and video copyright Michael Riegler
Audio: Sneaky Fiends R Us - TeknoAxe
Thar be more music at www.teknoaxe.com
Oh! Hi there new friend! Come sit with us, it's so cold out there by yourself.
Video: Am I Interrupting Something? - Michael Riegler
image copyright Michael Riegler
Audio: Third Level Encryption - TeknoAxe
www.teknoaxe.com for more!
He started so small cute. All covered in fuzzy little patches.
And he was so well behaved, always coming when called. Sure, there was the occasional issue with damaged couches and carpets, but digging was just in his nature. She could never stay mad at him, he was her "little wuggums".
Over time however, it became apparent that her Wuggums wasn't cut out for apartment living. There were more and more repair bills, and his tunnels were beginning to become a problem for the building's foundation. And there was also the issue with the sudden disappearances in the neighborhood. Nothing Major, just a few vegetables from a garden, some toys, children.
It didn't take long for the neighbors to figure out that Wuggums was behind it. They didn't have any proof mind you, just a hunch. They approached her, demanding that he be put down, but she wouldn't hear of it.
Video: He's a Big Softy by Michael Riegler
Image copyright Michael Riegler
Audio: Totally Not a Scary Accordian - TeknoAxe
www.teknoaxe.com for more music stylings
After all, from the moment she looked into those adorable little nasal folds, she knew she could never abandon him.
The tunnel grows longer every day. He is a hard worker. He has always been a hard worker.
Every day, as the sun rises, he begins his work. Only stopping once his body can move no more.
He is not terribly interested in his task, but he is the best.
And every now and them he finds something nice that he can take with him...
Drawing: Draggin by Michael Riegler
image copyright Michael Riegler
Audio: Liquid Locamotino by TeknoAxe
go to www.teknoaxe.com for more.
They had tried everything:Ovulation Calendars, Hypnotherapy, Blood Magic, Good Old Fashioned Elbow Grease, Dark Summoning Rituals, Medicines, Donors, Diet.
But finally they had done it! In 9 short months their lives would be changed forever.
Drawing: Bundle of Joy - Michael Riegler
All that there visual stuff and the words copyright Michael Riegler
Audio: No Creature of God - Floating Organs
go to www.floatingorgans.bandcamp.com and show some support.
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I always knew that this day would come.
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I've been getting sl
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Too much
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It was all too much.
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Oh well.
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At least I can be useful one more time.
Drawing: Smokestacks by Michael Riegler
images and such copyright Michael Riegler
Audio: Something is Afoot by Teknoaxe
go to www.teknoaxe.com for sounds
This was turning out to be one of those days. I'll have to pull myself together and make it through like always.
Video: Falling Apart by Michael Riegler
Images and my arm copyright Michael Riegler and all that good stuff.
Audio: Dark Tiding of the Antihero by TeknoAxe
www.teknoaxe.com for even more musics!
Nearly three days had passed since it made its move. He was sound asleep when it grabbed onto his skull.
Typically prey will become subject to the creature's whims, providing protection and transport until their body is spent and a new meal must be found.
But this one was different....this one resisted. All day long the creature could hear his voice screaming out against its influence. Every order was a battle that left the creature more and more drained.
His voice seemed to be getting louder and louder as time went on, always repeating the same phrase....
Video/Image: I can't miss my shows! - Michael Riegler
Image copyright Michael Riegler
Audio: Coaxial Transmissions - Floating Organs
Go to www.floatingorgans.bandcamp.com and check out their mastery of all things sound.
It's like this all the time. Everywhere I go they follow me, screaming for my attention. I can't even lay outside and enjoy the sun without them hassling me.
I can't stand these little people.
Drawing: Just Lounging Around - Michael Riegler
Music: Monday Night Funk Jam - TeknoAxe
check out more music at www.teknoaxe.com
video and image copyright Michael Riegler.
It always starts the same, there you are alone in the dark. At first it is just a feeling that something has silently entered the room. You can feel it, creeping closer and closer behind you.
You turn to look, but you are alone.
As you turn back it returns, having entered through some path outside your vision. You can feel its breathe on the back of your neck, it's right behind you now, looking at you. You know that you must not turn around this time.
It moves closer, it does not know that you have already noticed its presence. Its mouth is inches from your ear, you can hear its breath as it looks down over your shoulder.
You remain still...it does not retreat as it usually does. It has become familiar with your usual actions, it knows you will not turn to look again.
You can hear something behind you, a small, wet, satisfied sound in the dark. It does not leave.
You are very interesting.
Music: We Knew You Were Watching All Along - Floating Organs
Check them out at http://floatingorgans.bandcamp.com/ and buy the sounds!
Image and words above copyright Michael Riegler.
As the doors slammed shut behind him, it was like his body went into autopilot. Almost as if someone else was in control..
It was over in an instant. He took what he had come for, and made his way back outside. As he left, he stopped.
It all felt so familiar...
Drawing by Michael Riegler
Music: Chiptune Heros by TeknoAxe
go to www.teknoaxe.com for more music
Megaman and Cutman are property of Capcom. This work is not affiliated with Capcom, and has not been commissioned by them in any way.
total time: 2 hours and 57 minutes
He's just a happy little piggy guy.
Drawing: He's so Happy by Michael Riegler
Audio: Beat Timed Grime Remastered by Tekno Axe
www.teknoaxe.com has a ton more music like this, and other genres.
Total time: 56 Minutes
You want a hint?
Drawing: You Guys are Really Bad at this Game - Michael Riegler
Music: Global Glitch Soul - TeknoAxe
Go to www.teknoaxe.com to find more music by...TeknoAxe
Ink & Pastel
Total time: 1 Hour 42 Minutes
Our handsome hero takes a well deserved rest after another job well done.
Title: The Perfect Hunter by Michael Riegler
music: Another Necktie Murder by Floating Organs
Check out more by Floating Organs at http://floatingorgans.bandcamp.com/
Medium: Pencil
Total Time: 1 Hour 22 Minutes
His eyes tell you he wants you to stay, his smile tells you it may be wise not to argue.
Drawing - A Beautiful Man by Michael Riegler
Music - Gritt and Sour Chords by TeknoAxe
go to www.teknoaxe.com for more musics
Medium: Charcoal
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Finally, after all of the sacrifices, blood rituals, and unspeakable acts of depravity, the evil necromancer's plans will come to fruition.
Title: Boogie Down by Michael Riegler
music: Juchebag by Floating Organs
Check out more by Floating Organs at http://floatingorgans.bandcamp.com/
Medium: Pen in Sketchbook
Total Time: 1 Hour 7 Minutes
An aging sorcerer gives a harsh lesson to one of his many apprentices using the oldest spell of all.
Drawing - Mathemagician by Michael Riegler
Music - Old School Western Brawler by TeknoAxe
go to www.teknoaxe.com for more musics
Medium: Pen
Total Time: 1 Hour 38 Minutes
Two old friends have an unexpected reunion, and take a little time to catch up.
Drawing - Old Friends by Michael Riegler
Music - Forest Blocks by TeknoAxe
go to www.teknoaxe.com for more musics
Medium: Pencil
Total Time: 1 Hour 52 Minutes
He totally thought they were bros too.....
Drawing - Give it back! by Michael Riegler
Music - Try Hacking the Mainframe by TeknoAxe
go to www.teknoaxe.com for more musics and sound arrangements
Medium: Pencil
Total Time: 2 Hours 38 Minutes
An unexpected family reunion for our hero.
Title: Dad!? by Michael Riegler
music: Coaxial Transmission by Floating Organs
Check out more by Floating Organs at http://floatingorgans.bandcamp.com/
Medium: Pencil
Total Time: 43 Minutes
The music track is "Welcoming the Undead" by TeknoAxe. You can find it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKCTBK_Z-X0or if you're feeling frisky you can go over to http://www.teknoaxe.com and give this guy some love.
The next video will not feature these wonderful black bars, so enjoy them while they last folks!
Medium: Pen and Ink
Total time: 56 Minutes
A lovely parent and child spawn enjoying a lovely day in the white void that is this piece of paper.
A quick and dirty first attempt at a time-lapse. Please bear with me while I attempt to navigate the murky waters of video-smithing.
Drawing - Family Bonding by Michael Riegler
Audio - Psilocybin Submerged by Floating Organs
Check out Floating Organs athttp://floatingorgans.bandcamp.com/
A collection of drawings that are accompanied by time lapse videos posted to my Youtube channel. These drawings usually took between 1 and 2 hours to complete and if I'm being honest are of wildly varying quality.
Go to my Youtube Channel to see the videos.
It's like this all the time. Everywhere I go they follow me, screaming for my attention. I can't even lay outside and enjoy the sun without them hassling me.
I can't stand these little people.
For as long as any of us can remember, it has always been in our town. It never moves from this spot, only the small sounds of its breathing even indicate that it is alive.
Some say that it appeared one night while everyone was asleep. Others say that it simply walked into town and quietly took a seat in the center of the park where it is now. Still others say that it was here long before the town grew around it. Just sitting, waiting, breathing.
Many have come to accept the strange figure as just another of the universes little quirks, while others are disturbed by its uncanny ability to appear like another piece of the scenery. As if it is not some sort of strange and possibly immortal creature, just another part of the park like the trees and squirrels.
It is said that one day, many many years ago a young man approached the creature. It had been a sort of right of passage for men in the area to sit in its presence for as long as they could manage. Typically this was only a few minutes before they found some reason to quickly retreat but this man was different.
He sat.
He watched it.
He sat.
He breathed.
And he asked it, "What if the thing you are waiting for never comes?"
The creature's breathing slowed. Slowly, almost imperceptibly, its head tilted.
And for the first time since the town had been formed the creature spoke.
They better keep their voices down. They don't want Jessica's mom and dad to wake up!
The sun is shining bright in the sky and the birds are screaming as they claw at their own eyes. It's days like this that make it all worth it.
Here we go again.
The tunnel grows longer every day. He is a hard worker. He has always been a hard worker.
Every day, as the sun rises, he begins his work. Only stopping once his body can move no more.
He is not terribly interested in his task, but he is the best.
And every now and them he finds something nice that he can take with him...
It was just a few organs.
