Not-daily, daily sketches

I'm working on getting in the habit of creating warm up sketches and drawings, but I haven't been perfect in this goal. I'm happy with the results so far, though. It is helpful and it means I have somethings to post online regularly as I work on the other projects that aren't able to be posted yet.

The Wolverine drawing I did last week got me on a bit of an X-men kick. Here are a few others that I've finished recently.

Captain Marvel

Over the last few years I've incorporated digital methods and tools into my artistic process with increased frequency. One of the tools I use most is Clip Studio Paint. This has been my go-to drawing program. Recently I've been introduced to a new feature in CSP called "colorize" (thanks, Phillip Sevy!).

I do very little with color at this time in my career. I hope to start doing more in the coming months and years, but my plate is a bit full to give it any additional attention. The colorize tool is intriguing. I don't see it providing an avenue for a coloring option that is equal - or even close - to hiring a talented professional, still there is some potential here.

This is the coloring I created with CSP for a Captain Marvel drawing of mine. The coloring phase of this took less than ten minutes to do:

The "blur" around the character is something I don't think I'll be able to keep from happening. I could clean it up if I had to, but I think it's kind of cool. The color of her face got washed out for some reason. Not sure how to fix that. Alot of trial and error head of me, though.

Fargo-Moorhead Comic Con

I'll have a table at this year's Fargo-Moorhead Comic Con. The event takes place Saturday, Feb. 23 and Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Ramada in Fargo. I'll be selling original art, prints, comics, and some exciting new merchandise related to my webcomic, "Bingo!"

Check out the official Facebook page of the event by clicking here.

Bloodjack!

Please say hello to....Bloodjack!

Bingo Funnies!

Something a bit different.

Bingo! Scene 1, page 4

Here it is! For your viewing pleasure, the final page of the intro scene for my webcomic, "Bingo!" Exclamation point!

Why is this old west story called "Bingo"? All will be revealed when you click the "read more" link below!

Bingo! Scene1, Page 3

Third page of my webcomic, "Bingo!" Got an additional six page story to post soon. Be on the lookout for that!

Bingo!

A while back I teased a new project I've been working on. I've been slowly getting the word out at some recent conventions and, as of two days ago, announced it on Twitter and Facebook. It's called "Bingo!" and is a Western (think Weird West subgenre) starring a couple of mispaired people using each other for their own benefit. Hilarity ensues...hopefully.

New project

First post for a new project I'm working on and co-created with some friends.  Not officially titled yet so I'm going to hold off spilling the beans on too many details.  A quick summary is that it's a comedic western with supernatural elements.

Luigi as Green Arrow

I had the pleasure of setting up a table last weekend here in my hometown of Fargo, ND.  One of the commissions requested of me was of Luigi cosplaying as Green Arrow.  Fun idea.  Instead of trying to fit a character of such a traditional "cartoony" appearance into my own style I took this as an opportunity to try something different.  The folks who commissioned the piece seemed genuinely pleased so that's the important thing but I am quite happy myself.  In hindsight there are some things that I would have done differently but, that's common.

Darkseid

As I get more comfortable working digitally I'm finding it fun and challenging to broaden my horizons and try some new things.  Due in part to my general unease with inking I typically create my pencils very tight.  I'd rather have a clear understanding of my intent when inking rather than having to interpret the meaning.  Weird to say since all of the steps are my own but, whatever...

Jean Grey inks

Digitally inked version of the Jean Grey/Phoenix piece I did a few days ago.  Working on my inking.  Fun to try some new things.  Not too skilled yet but I feel comfortable working like this.

Jean Grey Phoenix

The "good" version of Jean Grey's Phoenix.  That explains why she doesn't look pissed off.  There probably wouldn't be much more a difference than that.  I think I'm going to put some digital inks on this too.

Captain Marvel digital inks

I recently purchased a Yiynova MVP20U+FE tablet monitor.  I've worked mostly "traditionally" to this point but have recently been feeling an increased desire to branch out and start doing more digitally.  I considered purchasing a Cintiq but, given the price, felt that a less expensive alternative would be a better starting point.  If this digitally thing doesn't take it's probably easier to be out a few hundred bucks than $1000+.  The Yiynova products were getting some very good reviews so I thought I'd give it shot.

DC Workshop page 5

Page 5 of my DC Talent Workshop submission.  The big finish!  Business guys, old west madams and desperadoes, superheroes, and cavemen.  All on one page for you viewing enjoyment!

DC Workshop page 4

Looks like I forgot to post this.  I planned to a few days ago.  Dang.

DC Workshop page 3

Page three of my DC Comics Talent Workshop submission.  More details in the posts below.

DC Workshop page 2

This is the second page of the submission I prepared for this year's DC Talent Workshop.  Like mentioned in my previous post, I used one of the scripts that DC provided on their website.

Hyperion

I started this while sitting in my hotel room a couple of nights ago.  Finished it yesterday when I got home.  No specific reason for choosing to draw Hyperion, just kind of a spur of the moment thing.

Wonder Woman pencil drawing

Fairly quick drawing of Wonder Woman.  I was pretty happy with the sketch phase but I don't know if the final pencils turned out as well I hoped.  Drawn on 8.5 x 11.  Think I'm going to switch back to 9 x 12 for these types of images going forward.