Ohh, where has the time gone!

I don't know where to start or quite honestly where I ended... I do remember the faint cry of my drafting table, 2 ply Bristol and a $#*T load of comics waiting to be bested.
All that aside. I would like to kick off my summer proper.
DRAW, DRAW, DRAW! And remember that it's a GIFT! Wasted talent is nothing but that, unless you go out and scream out your own name (insert giggles and snickering)!
That life drawing clinic on Sundays sounds like a good place to start. 12:30-3pm? You can hang out Saturday and not regret a thing, still enjoy that lazy Sunday, and be in downtown A2. Tell me that doesn't suck!
Well, nothing to show (visually) until I get things scanned and cleaned up. See you in a few. Until then, check out a few cool and crisp pages from a high school buddy (hope to re-discover that art-clique bond between many).
Ladies and Gentlemen! Mr. Sean Dove... Take it away!
http://www.andthankyouforflying.com/

J.

Touch Ups Needed!

Once again, more digital art is good for practice. But, you must be able to take criticism with a grain of salt... A very large block of salt! Like the kind you set out during deer hunting season to lure them in before the kill. So, I did learn a few cool tricks and will apply them with more apt to detail, and will find a way to refine this image before final turn in.
Had some crazy fun with old school ink wash. What's that you say? (ahh, youngens) I have not ink washed in quite a long time, but it was good to get back to my roots. Hell, if John Cassaday can do it I should practice till I get to that level of excellence.
Anywho, enjoy!

J.

Animator & Illustrators can be friends too...

So, it would appear I have neglected my own creativity since the break. Therefore I feel compelled to dote upon someone else and their work once in a while, hoping to spark that creative engine of mine once again.
My friend Alex, a CCS animation monster, has joined the free publishing world of Blogger and gone one step further to create her own website. That's right! I said "HER". Be careful not to doubt the artistic abilities of women, and definitely check out some on the rise in the comic craft as well.
So, with out continuing on and forgetting my point, check out her work in progress here:
http://www.chapman-animation.blogspot.com/
Oh, and few of the rising women in comics as well:
Ivory Madison- Huntress: Year One
Amy Reeder Hadley- Madame Xanadu
Jo Chen- Buffy
Kathryn Immonen- Runaways
Nicola Scott- Blacket Night: Wonder Woman
Yup- that's it...

Later-
J.

FAIRY TALE WARS!

Well, I haven't burned out... Yet. I thought that I'd take away from the visual assault that I have become so accustomed to inflicting.
If you have seen ANY of the "LEGENDS" comic work than there is nothing new to you...
BUT, there is great artwork mixed with an even better script. Check out the link and newsarama.com has got the scoop!
Enjoy!
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/091202-Legends-Enchanted-Interview.html

J.

WHOA! Done... for now.

Ladies and Gentlemen! Drum-roll please.....
Here are some finished pieces from the Steampunk Video Game. From top to bottom; Environment sketch, 1 main character, 2 supporting characters... Enjoy as you peruse the images!
Done...

J.

Updated... COLOR! Bam!

Well, I hope y'all are as surprised as I am.... Something near completion is posted! YAY!
My first instinct was to say, "Holy $#*^!" and rub my eyes to make sure I saw the end of this illustration coming to a head. Here is the color concept for the villain-ess for the Steampunk Video Game.
Back to the drawing tablet I go... Oh, and if you don't own a Wacom tablet.... GO GET ONE! Enjoy!

J.

Arrrrgylle!

Well, now I got an old man's tale for ya'! Or, just some wrinkly old Steampunk Character... Another video game addition to the wall. He's in the pencil stage too, but to be continued in color before Monday. I thought the idea of a blacksmith with an anvil stylized sledge would be cool. I'm not sure if it will make it to final production...?
Oh, well. Hope y'all had a great Thanksgiving! Now I have to give thanks to the computer Gods for letting mine start one more day.... That's right! I seriously need to rebuild.

J.