Me as Tin Tin

I drew Tin Tin as a self-portrait because when I had short hair I kinda looked like him. Definitely had the little whip of hair. So I added glasses and my new beard, but now it just looks kinda creepy. heh!

I remember discovering the Tin Tin books back in Middle School. I think the first book I saw was even in french. I couldn't read it, but the story telling captured me! I searched them out at the library and the adventure and action and childlike wonder still gets me today.

And, of course, because I can't get away from my love of the look, a half-tone version:

Swamp Thing Sketch reposted from Summit City Ink

EDIT

Added some water and a little more detail around the shadows and such. Done for now.

...but I needed to post SOMEthing.....Must confess: I never really got into swamp thing. Prolly just never really got into at the right time. But as a kid, I dug the movie. And we had one of those weird playdoh-like action figures where you could rip his arm off and stick it back. (Except when it got too full of carpet junk and animal hair!)

My Hellboy Cover

No, it's not a paid gig. (Yet! ; P) It's for this contest over at Dark Horse. Choose a cover and redraw it. 

I chose this one because this was a great storyline, one that changed Hellboy's life forever and this issue featured a mucked with gorilla! Mine doesn't come close to Mike's but such is life. I'm digging my work, tho, if I can stretch my arm muscles a little to reach my back! Keep your fingers crossed for me!

Polly Esther Posters

My better half is a pretty talented artist as well as teacher. Her new little venture is this thing called Polly Eshther Threads. She makes these fun-shaped crayons--

And these T-Shirt scarves. She has a really good eye for putting this stuff together and making it look pretty rad. She sells Polly Esther goods at Firefly Coffee House, Fort Wayne Museum of Art and will be, along with myself, the Featured Artist at Freshly on July 18th. I put these posters together to start advertising her work a little more as she she starts to get some more exposure.

Look for an Etsy store soon!

If you'd like to order some crayons or scarves, drop her a line at pollyestherthreads@gmail.com. She can do batches, too!

The Cauldron In The Back Cabinet Book One!

That's right! My little baby is ready to fly out of the nest and into the bright world! 

You can check out the first 30 or so pages over here. If you want would like a copy order below or on the side of the blog!

It's 48 black and white pages with full-color cover.  

$8 for the book and $2 for shipping and it will come to your door with an original sketch tucked inside! 

(Let me know if you want the sketch kept PG.)

When Livi stumbles across a strange black pot in her parent’s kitchen she unexpectedly opens a door to a magical world filled with mystery.   

How far through the door is she willing to go?

And can she close the door before it becomes too dangerous?

Summit City Comic Con Sketches

Summit City Floor Plan Map!

I've been busy creating sketches for pre-orders for my book The Cauldron In The Back Cabinet and to have some avaliable at Summit City Comic Con this weekend. So I thought I'd throw a few up here. I'm still taking pre-orders and would love to draw something for you! Stop by my table and see this weekend or drop me a line if you want a little sketch up! 

I like to draw all kinds of stuff so if you wanna pick a subject you can! 

Sketches are 5"x7" Ink on Bristol board and only $5! 

$10 if you just want it in color. 

Add $2 and they can be shipped right to your house!

The Cauldron In The Back Cabinet going to the presses!

That's right! My little baby is about ready to fly out of the nest and into the bright world! The first book is ready to print and I am taking pre-orders! You can check out the first 30 or so pages over here. If you want would like a copy, drop me a line and your name will go on the list! 

It's 48 black and white pages with full-color cover.  

$8 for the book and $2 for shipping and it will come to your door with an original sketch tucked inside! 

(Let me know if you want the sketch kept PG.)

When Livi stumbles across a strange black pot in her parent’s kitchen she unexpectedly opens a door to a magical world filled with mystery.   

How far through the door is she willing to go?

And can she close the door before it becomes too dangerous?

I will also have stuff at Summit City Comic Con again on June 18th at the Grand Wayne Center. Stop by and say hi and pick up a book. 

Lots of other great buddies there with some great work for sale! 

Hope to see you!

New Cauldron Page

Alright, now we get to start getting a look at what this thing is.

 Hey! I'm going to start reminding everybody that I'm going to be at the super sweet Summit City Comic Con June 18th! I'll have a table representing Red Rocket again. I'll have copies of RocketBoy, Cauldron, and some copies of the mini I did. Plus art and stuff. And, I'd love to be commissioned. Some other rad guys and girls will be there, too, like my buddy Tim Baron, who'll have copies of his new book, which looks amazing! 

You can follow me on twitter here and the con here. Hope to see you all there!

New Cauldron Page and Other Comic Stuff

 

Livi's tired of not knowing rhat's going on, too. She doesn't quite know why she's scared suddenly, but she's gonna find out.

Also--

A bit comics journalism: Matt McClure from the IPFW Communicator contacted me about contributing to their comics themed issue of The Communicator. I agreed. They sent me a story. The story was about Lloy Ball retiring. It was a fun little project. Quick turnaround. Not en ought time to dwell.

Above is the final color version, below the sketch.

Columbo Contemplates His Lost Keys

My submission to the group sketchblog I'm a part of: Columbo!  Gotta admit: I don't know much about this guy other than a few episodes I watched on a little RCA TV with one of those UHF/VHF dials and rabbit ears at my Grandma's. I'd prolly like it, the character is interesting visually, but, you know how these things go....

Brush pen, with some PS toning. I left the scanned sketchbook rings in homage to the whole P.I. thing. It might be cheesy, though....

Original sketch is 8" x 10" Brush pen on paper. Can be part of your collection if you're a lover of 70's detective stories starring dumpy, dirty old heroes. Drop me a line if you want it.