Panels Galore!

This panel sample comes from David Petersen's Blog. He is the artist for Mouse Guard. He is a nominated artist for the 2011 Eisner Cover Artist and his book is also nominated for Best Anthology. If you're not reading this book then you are crazy! It's beautifully drawn and the mythology he has created is amongst the most fantastic worlds ever dreamed. Go, NOW, and pick up a graphic novel of Mouse Guard! Seriously, get going....
He has provided this sample on his blog site to explain his process and thought for square format. Strathmore even has a 12X12 bristol pad made available to comic artists... Even though this format has only been used in his books and the Muppets. Great horizontal layouts though! It provides a unique cinematic feel, the dynamics are balanced and the eye isn't pulled through the book with traditional comic format. *I'm not knocking it ,but his book IS nominated!

Check him out!
http://davidpetersen.blogspot.com/
Enjoy!

J.

WOW! Simone Bianchi rocked this...

So, here I find myself on the blog spot once again... Twice for the month, that's a record. Seriously, I am trying to make a weekly effort become a daily effort. So bear with me and follow the white rabbit!
Simon Bianchi is by far one off the best illustrators that Marvel has under it's roof. It is no joke to ink-wash art work! What a great piece he produced for this X-Force cover. 
BOOM!
Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the view! *I hope that they make this into a poster!

Nuff' said!

J.

Snow White My Way!

My-oh-my haw the time does pass...

I have been noodling around with this illustration for the past 10 weeks. Sketches, inspiration, re-sketch, upside down double checks, and "Hmmmm, she sure needs more hip to match them boobs!" And, hurray! This is the finished pencils...

NOT FINISHED YOU SAY! Correct, this think needs ink-spiration! I am currently slapping on a coat of higgins and will most likely kill a pen or two as well.

AND THEN?! Holy (Top) Cow! I will get color pumped into the damn thing if you demand it! Since this is to be the creme-d'crop for my studio pieces. All-in-all, I'm pleasantly pleased with the progress thus far. Now, I need to get those deadline demons under control.

Enjoy!

J.