Aug
22
2008
OK folks, here is some new art I have done. These were done in watercolor, then photoshoped for cleanup and color. I have been trying to work more graphically, inspired by the work of Michael Cho. He does his inks as shading, but not outlines per-say and then uses flat color to help shape the design.
Feb
25
2008
Being an artist at a convention like Wondercon means that I want to make money from my Art. I was lucky enough to do that.
First off are drawings used in the Maps Magic and Menagerie Convention Sketchbook. Each of the 32 page books had space for a new character and also a spot on the center map for where they lived. Here are a few of the custom drawings I created….
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I also did some one-of-a-kind commissioned art too. It’s always fun to create art “on stage.”
NOTE: If any of the recipient of the artwork would like me take down the photos of them holding it up, please let me know.
First off is a drawing for Thorsten Brümmel who has an amazing collection of sketches and commissioned art at comicartfans.com. He was kind enough to show me some of his sketchbooks and I must have just sat there, slack jawed holding those amazing collections of American and European artist he had. For the art commission I recreated my Cavalier Cat drawing with color washes. Below is a photo of the art as well as a photo of Thorsten as well.
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Next up is two pieces from the same lovely trio of ladies. The first drawing was of them as animals and the second as princesses. I usually resist drawing likenesses, but I think the princess drawing came out very well.
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And last, but not least is the first Tiki in a Tiki themed sketchbook along with a photo of the awesome folks who purchased it. I really love how this drawing came out and it was so fun to do.
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If you have any art that I created at Wondercon 2008 and have it posted online or can send it to me, I would love to share it.
Feb
22
2008
I know, I know, I should be in bed. But I am getting ready for the big day today. Wondercon is the first major comic book convention of the year and I plan to have a good time. Today, Friday the convention runs from 12pm to 7pm. To find out more about the convention, visit the official site.
This is our first year back with a table since…er…a while ago and I am looking forward to seeing what I can do.
Featured at the table:
- NEW convention sketchbook: Maps, Magic and Menagerie. Includes an original custom one-of-a-kind drawing and features 32 pages of sketches in drawings in glorious black and white.
- NEW special edition postcard featuring Robin Hood and Friar Tuck. Only 25 CENTS each, or free with a purchase.
- Original art commissions, featuring color and black and white artwork.
- Beyond the Great Chimney issue #1 and #2
- Greeting Cards
- and possibly more!?
Atomic Bear Press can be found at Artist Alley table AA48. To find out more information on where to find us, visit HERE.
