David Billings
Illustrator/2D Animator

Sparky Firepants Images

• http://www.sparkyfirepants.com
• http://illoicious.blogspot.com

• AIM: sparkyfirepants

I create fun, bright, punchy commercial illustration for people who need a reliable pro.

I help get projects done right, with time to spare. My clients have fun working with me in the absence of the stress monster!

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  From Karen Hallis

  Given on Fri Jul 18, 2008.

  I contacted David about an image for my website and books. He immediatley returned my e-mail and sent me some...[more]

  I contacted David about an image for my website and books. He immediatley returned my e-mail and sent me some samples of his work. He was professional, prompt and listened carefully to what I am looking for.

  He later sent tme a follow-up e-mail to ask me how my projects are going. Excellent follow-through like this is rare in the business world.

  David's work is high quality; I will recommedn him to anyone looking for an illustrator or graphic artist.

  • Karen Hallis, JD, CPC (Seattle biznik - attorney and writer)   [less]
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  From Dawn Renee Mallory

  Given on Wed Jul 16, 2008.

  Good Fun likeness of Joe, David!!!
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  From Benjamin Chambers

  Given on Thu Jul 10, 2008.

  I just ordered and read David's children's book, Road Trip with Rabbit and Squash, and I recommend it highly. The...[more]

  I just ordered and read David's children's book, Road Trip with Rabbit and Squash, and I recommend it highly. The illustrations are fabulous, and the story's fun as well.

  My favorite lines? "Bear couldn't turn his back on a squash. Especially a squash with a plan."

  David's an excellent, creative artist - I recommend the book, and his illustration skills.    [less]
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  From Cathy Goodwin

  Given on Wed Mar 26, 2008.

  Amazing website - so much personality! It's great to meet an illustrator who can write.

David's blog: Sparky Firepants Art Blog

• They just don't get it, do they? Ghosts in the machine...

  Posted Wed, 20 Aug 2008 by

  It was inevitable that blogs would become mainstream. My kids each have their own blog and my wife has a few, including a daily photo blog from our time in Washington, D.C. With free hosting (like this one), the ease of template choices, and photo uploading, blogging has given voice to people who would otherwise keep their thoughts to themselves, or tucked away in a journal.
  
  So it's no trick that blogs have become uber marketing...

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• Cupertino, we have a problem.

  Posted Tue, 19 Aug 2008 by

  Let's say that I rely on my Macbook.

  
  
  Let's also say that without it, Sparky Firepants Images is an Apollo command module tumbling through space, ricocheting off the Earth's atmosphere instead of landing safely in the Pacific Ocean.
  
  
  Monday morning in Portland was a delightful, dazzling display of ball lightning, one instance of which made my Macbook hard drive sizzle like the faulty wire on Apollo 13. Oddly enough, it was on the best surge protector...

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• Creating in a Vacuum... sucks

  Posted Fri, 08 Aug 2008 by

  Have you ever tried staring at a blank piece of paper and making something appear using only your fabulous power of will?
  
  Think about when you get your best ideas. Is it sitting at your desk, pencil in hand, examining that coffee stain on your sleeve for the bazillionth time?
  
  Or is it in the shower? Driving through the car wash? Sitting on the toilet?
  
  Okay, those are mine and oddly enough, they all involve water. I'll have...

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