Here are my 3 lead characters from Beyond the Great Chimneyâ„¢ (sans Wendell.) It’s been a while since I have drawn my characters in this much detail. I have been working on the rough layout pages where the characters become much simpler. This drawing is really 3 seperate ones put together in photoshop. Tag(s): Beyond …
2006 archive
Apr 02
BTGC Graphic Novel update 4-2-06
Well, I know I have not posted much about what’s happening with Beyond the Great Chimneyâ„¢ in it’s graphic novel form. Probably since I am reworking parts of the story to make it better then ever before. After some helpful feedback from some trusted allies I realized that the story did not have the amount …
Apr 02
Sketch 4-2-06 – Monster and it’s handlers
Aren’t ball point pens great for drawings. It’s like a pencil, but it’s not. This monsters fins on his neck are inspired by the charcter Abe in the comic Hell Boy. Tags: drawing|sketch|painting|art|Brian Kolm|comics|Atomic Bear Press|AtomicBearPress|ABP|
Apr 02
COMIC JAM WAR NOW!
An artist challeng called the Comic Jam War is going on right now, according to the web. It will be interesting to see what comes out of it. _____________________________________ Visit http://www.atomicbearpress.com/comics/log/ to see my production art for my comic book, Beyond the Great Chimney as well as other art, sketches and drawings.
Mar 31
Two upcoming classes at the Cartoon Art Museum (april/may 2006)
I am scheduled to teach two kids classes at the Cartoon Art Museum… April 29, 2006 – 1-3 April 18, 2006 – 1-3 (updated on April 11)May 13, 2006 – 1-3 For more information visit: http://www.cartoonart.org or call (415)CAR-TOON. Due to increasing popularity, reservations are encouraged. I am also avalible for private parties and classes. …
Mar 31
826 Valencia St collaboration
Yesterday I helped out, as a cartoonist, at the826 Valencia St. writing center. While kids worked together to write a story for book (pictured below), I did the illustrations. It’s fun to see what you can do in a very short amount of time. tags: 826valencia|826 valencia|drawing|sketch|painting|art|Brian Kolm|comics|Atomic Bear Press|AtomicBearPress|ABP|
Mar 29
What is a Pumonkey?
Alexis Fajardo, author of Kid Beowulf, has posted on his site some intresting news. And a question…what is a Pumonkey? In anticipation of APE (the Alternative Press Expo April 8-9), I’m preparing a simian treat of my own because there just aren’t enough cartoon monkeys in the universe. Tentatively titled Pumonkey Pin-ups this zine will …
Mar 28
Sketch 3-27-06 1950’s Parrot
This drawing is based on a sketch from a project that did not make it past the development stages. Pen and Ink with digital color. Tags: drawing|sketch|painting|art|Brian Kolm|comics|Atomic Bear Press|AtomicBearPress|ABP|parrot|
