Jinx artists

[Arion]

That's the coolest concept of Medusa since Clash of the Titans! Love the colors.

Oh yes, I love the way it looks.

[SaintMike]

Love the final look. Would you be interested in coloring some of my sketches just for fun?

Thank you so much. As flattering as coloring your great artwork would be, I wouldn't have time at the moment to really do them justice. I'm only trying to practice color when I can so that I can do it in my own comics when I'm finished drawing the pages and save myself the hassle and money of acquiring a colorist to do it for me.

That's not to say that I won't ask you to throw something my way in the near future though. Every little bit helps. ;)

[SaintMike]

Love your Peej SaintMike and I enjoy your use of shadows dmh3000!

I don't post here much but here's something I finished last night:
http://i52.tinypic.com/33w5wkx.jpg
This is a piece of art for an up-coming sketch card set labelled 'Dungeon Dolls.'

Thanks, Cassandra. It was just meant to be a doodle out of boredom is all but thanks for commenting on it.

Now your piece...screams Heavy Metal magazine cover. It's fantastic! :cool:

Here's another little scribble I did for fun in-between working on my own stuff. Just a simple Joker pic where I played up the shadows. I tried to give him an TCM noir look:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g245/RougeArtist/jokercopy.jpg

I love those old 40s gangster movies so that's what I was going for.

[Arion]

Thank you so much. As flattering as coloring your great artwork would be, I wouldn't have time at the moment to really do them justice. I'm only trying to practice color when I can so that I can do it in my own comics when I'm finished drawing the pages and save myself the hassle and money of acquiring a colorist to do it for me.

That's not to say that I won't ask you to throw something my way in the near future though. Every little bit helps. ;)

That's OK, maybe in a few months you'll have time . So I'll be here wating ...

[Reverend Smooth]

I love those old 40s gangster movies so that's what I was going for. You got it. The noir look is perfect.

[SaintMike]

That's OK, maybe in a few months you'll have time . So I'll be here wating ...
Sounds good.



You got it. The noir look is perfect.

Thanks, Rev. I think that Batman's world fits perfectly in a noir setting. :)

[HamsterRage]

http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/110/3/8/robocop_by_hamsterrage-d3egnm7.jpg

[DungeonMasterJim]

Love the Joker, SaintMike.

Something I've got going on...

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/115/d/a/land01_by_dungeonmasterjim-d3ewi8a.jpg

[Arion]

Love the Joker, SaintMike.

Something I've got going on...

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/115/d/a/land01_by_dungeonmasterjim-d3ewi8a.jpg

Looks good, I want to see the rest of it.

[kojak]

cover for Back Alley Hero #0, a teaser trailer thing i'm self publishing. http://backalleyhero.blogspot.com

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q195/bkojak/backalleyherocoversmall.jpg

[DungeonMasterJim]

Looks good, I want to see the rest of it.

Thanks, Arion. Unfortunately, I can't really post any more. It's for a project and I don't want to spoil it.

[Arion]

Thanks, Arion. Unfortunately, I can't really post any more. It's for a project and I don't want to spoil it.

Don't worry . Allow me to say again that it looks quite good .

[DungeonMasterJim]

Something I did this year.
http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/126/9/3/make_over_part_1_by_dungeonmasterjim-d3fpvaw.jpg

[JTPencils]

This still needs something, so I'm looking for input. Suggestions are welcome, and might get used... so don't hold back!

Thanks all!

http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/monstersreworking.jpg

[DungeonMasterJim]

That looks like a moon or spotlight in the background so I would go with a black background around it. Wolfman's muzzle keeps drawing my eye. It's a seems a little big for my tastes. Kind of reminds me of horseman. Drac's got a great hand. I'm guessing that's Igor above Werewolf? Unless I'm mistaking him (and not for Fritz, the first assistant to Dr. Frankenstein) he seems to have a pretty big image for a flunky. I have no idea who the person with glasses is. Pyscho, maybe? I'm guessing it's not Lizzie Borden considering it's a axe. I can't place her so it's throwing off the vibe of monster movies for me.

[stevapalooza]

Looks great! The only thing I might change is the creature from the black lagoon in top right. That pose makes him look more disinterested than menacing. Like he's in the picture grudgingly. But even that isn't a deal-breaker.

[JTPencils]

@Jim... you're right, it IS Norman Bates indeed! (I'll have to punch up the old lady wig I guess... I wanted it to look like it was falling off of poor Norman's head)... the knife was also a hint (think showers!!!)... lol! Yeah, that's Igor as well... a great character who got ignored to much I think. btw... that Drac hand took FOREVER!!!!!!!

@Steve, you're the second person to mention the creature not looking as if he's "part" of the image... so I think I'm going to rework him... try to bring him more "into" the image. Thanks!

[Arion]

Something I did this year.
http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/126/9/3/make_over_part_1_by_dungeonmasterjim-d3fpvaw.jpg

Very good page. But I have to ask... does one of the guys get fresh with her?

[DungeonMasterJim]

Very good page. But I have to ask... does one of the guys get fresh with her?

Heh. Well, she is biologically female, but she is actually originally a he. It's a body-swap story where the girl above usually wears sneakers, jeans & hoodies but for reasons not mentioned here, goes through a make-over. And while the guys here don't get frisky with her there are some awkward situation that end up taking place.

[Paploo]

http://andrepaploo.deviantart.com/gallery/ Posted a ton of pieces to my DA recently, and thought I'd share em here. Most of these are from the sketchbook I've been filling this month, where I inked the illos I think turned out the best, and coloured/uploaded them to my DA. Posting images via photobucket since DA doesn't hotlink

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/SUPERMAN2011.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/STORM2011.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/SQUIRRELGIRL2011.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/MISSMARTIAN2011.jpg

Really love seeing Miss Martian used on the YJustice toon btw

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/BLACKADAM2011.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/batgirlinked2011.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/BLACKWIDOW2011.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/KIDFLASH2011.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/FIRESTARSILHOUETTE2011.jpg
[I think this is the sole Silhouette fanart on DA]

And earlier experiments with pencilling- these are older from around Dec [sketch] and Feb [page]- might of shared these earlier in the thread
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/xmenspidermandoodles.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/marveltasticB.jpg

[Paploo]

And another Dump o'Art
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/X232011.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/VISION2011.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/shazam2011.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/SCARLETWITCH2011.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/ROGUE2011.jpg
Rogue had ever so many short lived costumes before Jim Lee
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/MARTIANMANHUNTER2011.jpg
kind of an easy pose, but J'onn's face is a hard to draw, so thought I'd share it. Goofed on the cape holders though.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/MAGNETO2011.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/NAMORITA2011.jpg
I swear Speedball's next
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/HELLCAT2011.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/CRYSTAL2011.jpg
I just noticed how similar these poses are....
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/captainamerica2011.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/BEAST2011.jpg

[ayhe]

Paploo, your drawings are so cute! And I loved your Magneto ! <3

[ayhe]

This is a take of the Granger sisters, and forms part of a 2-paged comic I am drawing for a fan of H&D.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/tempusangewomon/escena.jpg
:3

[Paploo]

Paploo, your drawings are so cute! And I loved your Magneto ! <3

Thanks :) It seems my webcomic cute translates to DC/Marvel cute too.

[stevapalooza]

I kinda liked Rogue's 80's tunic look. But it didn't showcase her boobs so you knew it wouldn't last long.

[Arion]

Heh. Well, she is biologically female, but she is actually originally a he. It's a body-swap story where the girl above usually wears sneakers, jeans & hoodies but for reasons not mentioned here, goes through a make-over. And while the guys here don't get frisky with her there are some awkward situation that end up taking place.

Sounds like the kind of story I'd enjoy reading.

[Paploo]

On a less crabby note, here's a new ART DUMP!
http://andrepaploo.deviantart.com/gallery/ Some recent sketchbook pieces scanned, coloured and uploaded to my DA...

First some mildly Gail-related BOP Cast art [plus Batman!]
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/BLACKCANARY2011b.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/BATGIRLTOO2011.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/BATMAN2011.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/WILDCAT2011.jpg

How about some X-women? Love Revenant btw [who is she? read Age of X to find out :)]
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/REVENANT2011c.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/DOMINOPLUSSIRYN2011.jpg

Some classic Marvel characters-
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/MEDUSA2011.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/THOR2011NEW2.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/WASP2011.jpg

Some Wolverines- he's everywhere in comics, why not my sketchbook
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/WOLVERINEAGAIN2011.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/WOLVERINE2011.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/WOLVERINE3B-2011.jpg

And a dozen horses for Jim Lee.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f88/andrepaploo/dozenhorses2011.jpg

[Paploo]

http://andrepaploo.deviantart.com/art/Horse-and-Cat-Part-1-209125419
Started posting a new, short story webcomic on my DA account.
http://andrepaploo.deviantart.com/art/Horse-and-Cat-part-2-209382177
Think it's an odd mix of cute and sedate so far. Thinking about doing anothyer story with the characters on bigger paper sometime soon, but for non, fun sketchbooknonsese with whatever materials I have at hand.

[SaintMike]

this is a take of the granger sisters, and forms part of a 2-paged comic i am drawing for a fan of h&d.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/tempusangewomon/escena.jpg
:3

Love it, love it!8-)

[Matthew Brown]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2895019/lethallanterns.png

[coveredinbees]

http://doopdaap.blogspot.com/2011/06/uatu-meets-neil-armstrong.html
I drew it and he told me what to draw. lol, I'm just stoked to be online tbh

[Arion]

http://andrepaploo.deviantart.com/art/Horse-and-Cat-Part-1-209125419
Started posting a new, short story webcomic on my DA account.
http://andrepaploo.deviantart.com/art/Horse-and-Cat-part-2-209382177
Think it's an odd mix of cute and sedate so far. Thinking about doing anothyer story with the characters on bigger paper sometime soon, but for non, fun sketchbooknonsese with whatever materials I have at hand.

I just left you a comment over at deviantart.

[Jim Ritchey]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/Superwoman.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/Ultras_n.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/Alex.jpg

Warm-ups from this week. An Earth Three Retrospective.

[JTPencils]

I've always wanted to take a crack at more Bat villains!! So I put 'em in a group shot!

http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/GalleryofRogues.jpg

[JTPencils]

I had to add something here.... this thread has been dead for weeks now!!!

[DungeonMasterJim]

Studying for computer certification has slowed my production. Finished the pencils for this about 20 minutes ago:
http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/181/9/e/issue_6_page_15_pencils_by_dungeonmasterjim-d3kkei6.jpg

[DungeonMasterJim]

Trying this again...
http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/181/9/e/issue_6_page_15_pencils_by_dungeonmasterjim-d3kkei6.jpg

[JTPencils]

Inks courtesy of Jeff Austin

http://images.artwanted.com/large/63/6925_1085863.jpg

[DungeonMasterJim]

Pretty sure I've said it before but it bares repeating. You guys make a terrific art team, JT!

[stevapalooza]

Inks courtesy of Jeff Austin

http://images.artwanted.com/large/63/6925_1085863.jpg

Sweet! The improvements work perfectly!

[JTPencils]

Thanks Jim and Steve! Glad ya like the near final version. Now if someone were to color this (or even BETTER)... a b/w version where they try to make it look like old film style... .that would be killer.

[dmh3000]

Messing around on my tablet. Harley's latest gambit in her quest to get the Joker's attention.

http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/180/e/f/harley__s_gambit_by_david_3000-d3kfcb2.png

Am I the only one confused about mini-capes? Yeah, I guess they don't block the woman's arse so people can get a nice view for fan service, but I don't know, to me it just seems pointless, like why not just cut it out all together? As for why I drew one, I figured a cape needed to be there and I didn't want to make it too long.

[Matthew Brown]

http://mattinahat.webs.com/loneranger.png

[dmh3000]

While I don't like Babs out of her wheelchair, I do hope we get to see her and Dinah in the field together:

http://th05.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/182/f/b/babs_and_dinah_by_david_3000-d3kpen4.png

[Arion]

I've always wanted to take a crack at more Bat villains!! So I put 'em in a group shot!

http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/GalleryofRogues.jpg

Top notch work . Love it .

[DungeonMasterJim]

A page for my horror webcomic The Necropolis Chronicles in the middle of being inked:
http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/185/d/8/work_in_progress_09_by_dungeonmasterjim-d3l0h4k.jpg

[JTPencils]

Top notch work . Love it .

Thanks Arion.

[Jim Ritchey]

Prelims/layouts for Sean Taylor's Blue Lady story for All-Star Pulp Comics #1:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/BlueLadyAlmostPageOne-copy.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/BLpage2Layout-1.jpg

[JTPencils]

Jim, some very cool "old school" layouts there!

[Jim Ritchey]

Yeah--trine ta make it as '1938' as possible for me, crossed w/ Sterankoish action sequences and and Ditkoness. I even suggested to Sean (who's lettering as well) to find an old-timey looking font.

[Arion]

Thanks Arion.

You're welcome.

[Cassandra]

I haven't shared anything here for a long time but here's a piece I just finished inking:
http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i372/Cassubean/arts%20n%20stuff/c_hulklingwiccan00.jpg
Marvel's Wiccan and Hulkling from the Young Avengers. They're the cutest couple ever, I want to hug them both. (As long as they're hugging each other at the same time.)

[Arion]

I love it. I added this to my favorite gallery in DeviantArt.

[JTPencils]

This piece is soon to be in the hands of a member of the forum here. Can anyone guess who?

http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/Punishment.jpg

[JTPencils]

Remember when Sat morning cartoons were actually kind of cool...
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/SpaceGhostdark.jpg

[JTPencils]

Jeff Austin never ceases to amaze me with what he can do with my puny pencils!!

http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/ghostink.jpg

http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/batvillains.jpg

[Arion]

This piece is soon to be in the hands of a member of the forum here. Can anyone guess who?

http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/Punishment.jpg

That is such an awesome image .

[dmh3000]

http://th04.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2011/196/b/a/longing_by_david_3000-d3tukjk.png

[JTPencils]

DMH.. did you do that in Painter? I'm just curious.

[Arion]

Jeff Austin never ceases to amaze me with what he can do with my puny pencils!!

[IMG]http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/ghostink.jpg[IMG]

[IMG]http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/batvillains.jpg[IMG]

Do you think Jeff Austin would be interested in inking some of my stuff?

[JTPencils]

Arion... the best way to find out is to contact him directly. He's a reasonable guy!

More Jeff Austin fun!

http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/punished.jpg

[JTPencils]

Not sure if using my name is a help or not... but you can anyhow.

[dmh3000]

DMH.. did you do that in Painter? I'm just curious.

No, I use photoshop for all my drawings.

[JTPencils]

No, I use photoshop for all my drawings.

My hand's not steady enough for that. I'm lucky Photoshop comes with an "undo" button!!!

[DarkKnightJared]

I recently got into Witchblade and decided to draw this:

http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/199/e/2/witchblade_by_darkknightjrk-d40jh3s.jpg

[dmh3000]

My hand's not steady enough for that. I'm lucky Photoshop comes with an "undo" button!!!

That's been a god send. I'm still pretty shaky with my lines, if you look closer.

[Reverend Smooth]

Pages 2 and 3 of Hollow. I don't remember if I ever posted these. Penciled by Duncan Eagleson, painted by me. Larime did the letters; he letters stuff that sits above the art, and I letter stuff that's integrated with it. (Though I think L and Duncan do t-shirts and movie posters in the art.)

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc108/reverendsmooth/page02small.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc108/reverendsmooth/page03small.jpg

I don't remember if these were side by side; most pages that share a theme and show up side by side have a background that spans both pages. (I consider what's behind the panels to be wasted space if it's not painted, too, though sometimes stark black or white is okay if it's atmosphere. May as well use it to set the ambiance.)

[Lester C.]

Pages 2 and 3 of Hollow. I don't remember if I ever posted these. Penciled by Duncan Eagleson, painted by me. Larime did the letters; he letters stuff that sits above the art, and I letter stuff that's integrated with it. (Though I think L and Duncan do t-shirts and movie posters in the art.)

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc108/reverendsmooth/page02small.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc108/reverendsmooth/page03small.jpg

I don't remember if these were side by side; most pages that share a theme and show up side by side have a background that spans both pages. (I consider what's behind the panels to be wasted space if it's not painted, too, though sometimes stark black or white is okay if it's atmosphere. May as well use it to set the ambiance.)

I don’t remember if it was you or Larime but the picture of the artist drawing with their feet because he couldn’t use his hand and the result of that work is one of the most inspirational things I’ve ever witnessed in my life.

[Reverend Smooth]

Neither; he draws with his mouth (his hands and feet don't move as his limbs are locked in place from the elbows and knees down). He's doing the second issue from here on out, this is penciled by an artist who worked on Sandman. I paint, but I'm legally blind, so I work with my face a few inches from the tablet or the screen.

And <333 thank you.

[JTPencils]

Great stuff as usual Rev!

[JohnBehling]

GORGEOUS stuff, Rev!

[Reverend Smooth]

Pages 22 and 23 of hollow. Penciled by Duncan Eagleson, word balloons (except for one) and knocking lettering by L, paint (including splatters that look like frames) and lettering integrated into the coloring by me. I also tweaked the layout and flipped some stuff. I wish I had the original pencils for this, I think L does.

Normally I'd object to the objectification of Andi in a scene like this, but there's a point. Some of what she's gone through is drawn from some of my past.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc108/reverendsmooth/page22small.jpghttp://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc108/reverendsmooth/page23small.jpg

I'm reposting stuff to try to enthuse myself over it. I'm aware that these pages are incredibly busy, and a lot of the text is Andi's stream of consciousness over it all. I also think these and two other pages are what landed us the contract, and they are what caught the eye of a few publishers.

[DungeonMasterJim]

I like your stuff, Rev. It's bright and fun walking just below the garish line so it looks well done but not overly rendered.

[Reverend Smooth]

Thanks. Those last two pages were deliberately loud, yep. ^^

[Reverend Smooth]

Istra consults with a patient. The colors in the glare that backlights her were picked for a reason. I believe these are Larime's favorite pages from Issue one. We actually never agree on which pages we like the best, I noticed, except for the darkroom pages, which we both like.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc108/reverendsmooth/page12small.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc108/reverendsmooth/page13small.jpg

All of these are presented with the full bleed.

[ammonen]

@Rev: Those are beautiful. I love the style --- the colors have a painterly, watercolor feel, and I'm always a sucker for realistic pencils. My favorite part? Definitely the "glare backlight" and how the colors bleed into the tails of her word balloons. Keep up the amazing work!!!

[Reverend Smooth]

Thank you! A couple characters have colored balloons, and Istra and Stan are two of them. :3 I think that was originally Larime's suggestion.

[ammonen]

Now, I feel bad for not knowing this, but do you and the rest of your team print the comic yourselves? Or do you post it online? Where do I find the other parts of the story? I'd love to read more!

[Reverend Smooth]

Archaia is going to be publishing it-- print for the trade, digital for the individual issues because of Diamond's new rules made it impossible for them to be carried. Larime currently does the pencils (issue two on, I am finishing issue one's colors) and some of the lettering (word bubbles, sound effects). I ink, paint, add in text that blends with the art, and design the covers (fonts, etc). We share some of the layout stuff. It should be out within a year, if I remember the release date right.

<333 Thank you for being interested, that helps me with art mojos.

[ammonen]

OH SHIT NO, REALLY??? Archaia? You're, like, MAJOR LEAGUE! Eeeeagh! Well, congratulations!

(I'm so intimidated right now! Just so you know!)

I'll definitely keep an eye out for it. At my local comic store, no less, since ... well, Diamond goes just about everywhere. Wowwww. Definitely was not prepared to be talking to comic book pros on this forum, but I should know better --- I mean, Bendis, Simone, Maleev, and now Reverend, haha. (You need to SAY when you're a celebrity, otherwise I assume you're just a normal person like me!!!)

[Reverend Smooth]

*beams* Thank you! I'm not a celebrity yet, the book needs to come out and hopefully be successful. >.>;;; <3

And I am as normal as weird gets. XD So no intimidationings!

[Arion]

Archaia is going to be publishing it-- print for the trade, digital for the individual issues because of Diamond's new rules made it impossible for them to be carried. Larime currently does the pencils (issue two on, I am finishing issue one's colors) and some of the lettering (word bubbles, sound effects). I ink, paint, add in text that blends with the art, and design the covers (fonts, etc). We share some of the layout stuff. It should be out within a year, if I remember the release date right.

<333 Thank you for being interested, that helps me with art mojos.

Archaia? Congratulations!

[Reverend Smooth]

:3 Thanks.

[DungeonMasterJim]

I finished this up last night and lettered it today. I'm contemplating removing most of the lettering from the first panel. I think the lettering lessens the impact of seeing the crew behind a bunch of trees.

http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/204/3/b/issue_6_page_16_by_dungeonmasterjim-d41elbl.jpg

[DungeonMasterJim]

Sorry for the double post. Not really sure how that happened...

[Arion]

:3 Thanks.

You're welcome.

[Reverend Smooth]

^^ And I really like that first panel, Jim.

[JTPencils]

Good work Jim.. but I don't know if the 911 service was available during the 1970's. Did you check that out? (I only mention it... because you have the character talking about the 70's... and then in the very next panel, you state about a call to 911).

Keep at it bud!

[DungeonMasterJim]

Thanks for the props, folks.

Rev - again, I should post the top panel without word balloons. I still think it's cooler that way.

Jim - I might need to change the wording a bit for clarity. The new family moved in in the 1970s and the murders took place in the 80's as 'the last big thing'. This is why it's nice to have a second set of eyes to ask me just what in the heck I was thinking! :)

[Arion]

Maybe I should post my pages here to make sure they're as clear as I think they are.

[JTPencils]

Arion, it never hurts to post and get second (and sometimes third) opinions.

[DungeonMasterJim]

Maybe I should post my pages here to make sure they're as clear as I think they are.

Go for it. I know I benefit from people that point out things that may be skewed or see it from an angle I never thought of.

[Reverend Smooth]

Part of a submission I did a few years ago for a publisher who wanted to see what my style would look under traditional inks. I didn't get the gig, but they did say they liked it.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc108/reverendsmooth/gijoe1final.jpg

Unfortunately, the slightly rougher style is just not something that many publishers want to take a chance on when it comes to mainstream properties, even if the editors personally like it. I can understand some of the caution, since comics operate on such a narrow edge of profit, and they don't want to mess with a licensed property. At the same time, I think it sells fans a little short.

So, if you plan on coloring comics in a style that deviates from the norm, be aware that while some publishers may want to give you work, they may hesitate (or pass, or simply not have projects where they think you'll 'fit'), especially if you aren't already a name with a fanbase. The airbrush style is proven to sell, so they prefer that.

Anyway, this was a scene at twilight or night, hence the darker tones and the lights on helmet dude's helmet.

[Arion]

Arion, it never hurts to post and get second (and sometimes third) opinions.

I'll do it then, but first I'll post a lettered page of my upcoming story for vol. 4 of The Gathering (which you can preorder in www.grayhavencomics.com)

Enjoy:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YhvWEQ--8Wk/Tiuxo9g8weI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/GJe6CP4xkHw/s640/d4.jpg

[AndrewG]

GrayHaven Comics and The Gathering is looking for some new artistic blood. Our four issue of the acclaimed anthology is at the printers now and we'll be publishing 9 more issues by the end of 2012.

While submissions for new writers are currently closed we can always use a few more artists to help ease the workload and help keep our deadlines.

Each issue of The Gathering features a specific theme: Hope, Romance, Western, Horror, Sci Fi, etc. We feature many different styles of story and art but do tend to shy away from the super hero type.

If you're interested, please check out our website at www.grayhavencomics.com where you can find out much more about The Gathering. You can also email me direct at gatheringanthology@hotmail.com to submit.

While we're still at the non paying phase of our existence (booo) creators do own their material in full, our print run averages about 1500 per issue and we have a heavy con presence so your work will be seen, and pro contributors such as Gail Simone, Michael Lapinski, Len Wallace and Sterling Gates have contributed to The Gathering so your work will be featured along side professional creators.

Drop me a line if you're interested.

[Reverend Smooth]

Thanks for the heads-up, Andrew!

[JTPencils]

http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/HerculoidsforMainEsm.jpg

Jim Main needed some more tribute type work for his next publication.... wanted to go back to the days when cartoons were nearly as cool as the comics!

Me at the pencils... Jeff Austin on the inks.

[Arion]

[IMG]http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/HerculoidsforMainEsm.jpg[IMG]

Jim Main needed some more tribute type work for his next publication.... wanted to go back to the days when cartoons were nearly as cool as the comics!

Me at the pencils... Jeff Austin on the inks.

This looks absolutely amazing.

[JTPencils]

Thanks Arion, glad ya like it.

[DungeonMasterJim]

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/218/0/d/issue_6_page_17_by_dungeonmasterjim-d45nt81.jpg
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/218/0/d/issue_6_page_17_by_dungeonmasterjim-d45nt81.jpg

[dmh3000]

I drew an LWI page all by myself:

http://th03.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/218/8/2/lwi___milky_way_by_david_3000-d45mggs.png

[Jim Ritchey]

Page 1 of Sean Taylor and Jim Ritchey's The Blue Lady--fresh out of the oven.

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/BlueLadyP1.jpg

[stevapalooza]

Still on a never-ending quest to improve my coloring. Think I finally found the right mix of textures and colors

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/snafu1056/nomadsland-page2samp.jpg

[DungeonMasterJim]

REALLY like that last panel. I can also feel the warmth of the day and the on-coming night air. Nice job.

[DungeonMasterJim]

2 new pages done recently:
http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/222/0/7/building_hit_01_by_dungeonmasterjim-d464ra6.jpg
&
http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/222/b/6/building_hit_02_by_dungeonmasterjim-d464r6u.jpg

[Jim Ritchey]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/The%20Blue%20Lady/BLpage01.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/The%20Blue%20Lady/BLp2fx.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/The%20Blue%20Lady/BLpg3.jpg

Sean's a fixin' up the lettering on two and three, but progress...

[JTPencils]

2 new pages done recently:
http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/222/0/7/building_hit_01_by_dungeonmasterjim-d464ra6.jpg
&
http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/222/b/6/building_hit_02_by_dungeonmasterjim-d464r6u.jpg

Good work Jim... but I DO have to say... since I was just in Boston, and didn't see a single house (or yard) like this... you might want to either change that to a suburb of Boston (Sharon, Danvers, whatever), or ref the architecture of Boston's residences. I'm just saying. It would be akin to showing a log cabin house and saying "Deep in the heart of NYC..". Ya know?

[Jim Ritchey]

Good work Jim... but I DO have to say... since I was just in Boston, and didn't see a single house (or yard) like this... you might want to either change that to a suburb of Boston (Sharon, Danvers, whatever), or ref the architecture of Boston's residences. I'm just saying. It would be akin to showing a log cabin house and saying "Deep in the heart of NYC..". Ya know?
First page: The house doesn't look like a box, and needs to be two-point--at least--perspective.

Second page: First panel needs a two point perspective. That last panel really, really needs a three point perspective.

I like everything else about it...

(ONE, TWO, THREE)
WE ARE THE JIMS, WE ARE THE ARTISTS... :cool:

[stevapalooza]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/The%20Blue%20Lady/BLpage01.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/The%20Blue%20Lady/BLp2fx.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/The%20Blue%20Lady/BLpg3.jpg

Sean's a fixin' up the lettering on two and three, but progress...

Wow. That's slick. Reminds me of Ditko at his best.

[Jim Ritchey]

Wow. That's slick. Reminds me of Ditko at his best.

Thanks! Huge compliment, I'm a big fan of Ditko's art--but more influenced lately by his influence--Mort Meskin.

I'm trying to make the art as '1939' as possible--since that's when the story's set. Looked at a bunch of Jordi Bernet, Noel Sickles, Alex Toth and 1940's Meskin 'Gangster' stuff before I started.

[Tetsuo_man]

Thanks! Huge compliment, I'm a big fan of Ditko's art--but more influenced lately by his influence--Mort Meskin.

I'm trying to make the art as '1939' as possible--since that's when the story's set. Looked at a bunch of Jordi Bernet, Noel Sickles, Alex Toth and 1940's Meskin 'Gangster' stuff before I started.

I can totally see Toth's influence in those panels (particularly your use of shadows in the last three panels).

[Jim Ritchey]

I can totally see Toth's influence in those panels (particularly your use of shadows in the last three panels).

Thanks--he and Sickles are tied for being my favorite artist.

[Jim Ritchey]

Sean's words and letters:

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/The%20Blue%20Lady/BLpage01.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/The%20Blue%20Lady/BlueLadypg02lores.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/The%20Blue%20Lady/BlueLadypg03.jpg

[JTPencils]

Love it Jim... only in comics will you find dialogue like "Heed my words.."... classic!

[JTPencils]

Was bored at work one day, and drew this up... inks are of course... all Mr J Austin!

http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/batbully.jpg

[dmh3000]

It's dreary and rainy here, so I whipped this up. Didn't feel like colouring it though.

http://th05.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2011/230/f/9/summer_street_by_david_3000-d4730u1.png

[Jim Ritchey]

Love it Jim... only in comics will you find dialogue like "Heed my words.."... classic!

Thanks, Jim! Yeah, Sean's having a blast with the '1930's' dialogue (I suggested the Emily Post line--she was a famous etiquette writer from back then)--it's a prelude for the modern-day reboot.

Love the Bat.

[JTPencils]

Thanks Jim.... it would be awesome to see someone put some color to it!

As for Emily Post... yeah, I know who she is. (I watch all The Stooges.. and they mention her all the time!! "Hey... where's yer Emily Post?")

[DungeonMasterJim]

Finished last night. I might be tempted to go back and add more black to the building but overall I'm pretty happy with this since buildings aren't my forte.

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/232/3/5/issue_6_page_19_by_dungeonmasterjim-d47835u.jpg

[DungeonMasterJim]

Good work Jim... but I DO have to say... since I was just in Boston, and didn't see a single house (or yard) like this... you might want to either change that to a suburb of Boston (Sharon, Danvers, whatever), or ref the architecture of Boston's residences. I'm just saying. It would be akin to showing a log cabin house and saying "Deep in the heart of NYC..". Ya know?

Yeah, buildings aren't my strong suit and I sorta wimped out on drawing a big, multi-family house like I should've. Coincidentall, I went up into my loft where I have a lot of my art supplies and filled 'blacks' for the pic I just posted and noticed my 'Great Buildings of Boston' picture book on the floor and realized I hadn't opened it for quite some time. I'll have to rectify that.

[stevapalooza]

Yeah, buildings aren't my strong suit and I sorta wimped out on drawing a big, multi-family house like I should've. Coincidentall, I went up into my loft where I have a lot of my art supplies and filled 'blacks' for the pic I just posted and noticed my 'Great Buildings of Boston' picture book on the floor and realized I hadn't opened it for quite some time. I'll have to rectify that.

Dude, it's even easier than that these days. Just use Google streetview. It's a godsend for artists.

[DungeonMasterJim]

Dude, it's even easier than that these days. Just use Google streetview. It's a godsend for artists.
Never heard of it before. Thanks for the heads up!

[stevapalooza]

Just go in google maps and punch up any major city. Zoom in close on an area (close enough to see streets) and then drag the little orange man icon on the left over the map. Whatever streets are viewable will be highlighted in blue. Drop the little man on a street and you'll get a 360 ground level view. It's a lifesaver if you need to draw a place you've never seen.

[JTPencils]

Steve's right, there's lots of access online if you don't have any hard copy type reference. Remember... at least in the matters of art... "Google is your friend!". LOL!

[Personamanx]

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac62/Personamanx/ActionComics1.jpg

Did this before I graduated in Art Club. Being painted on a ceiling Tile it's now on the ceiling of the Art room at my old school. It's not the greatest thing ever but I had fun doing it. (http://personamanx.deviantart.com/art/Action-Comics-1-Painting-253283728)

[Matthew Brown]

Just go in google maps and punch up any major city. Zoom in close on an area (close enough to see streets) and then drag the little orange man icon on the left over the map. Whatever streets are viewable will be highlighted in blue. Drop the little man on a street and you'll get a 360 ground level view. It's a lifesaver if you need to draw a place you've never seen.

Holy crap, I think I love you.

[stevapalooza]

Holy crap, I think I love you.

hehe don't thank me. Thank Mr. Google and his Stalkermobile.

The angle of the pictures themselves make them kinda questionable for direct reference material, but at least you can find out what different areas look like in general.

[DarkKnightJared]

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac62/Personamanx/ActionComics1.jpg

Did this before I graduated in Art Club. Being painted on a ceiling Tile it's now on the ceiling of the Art room at my old school. It's not the greatest thing ever but I had fun doing it. (http://personamanx.deviantart.com/art/Action-Comics-1-Painting-253283728)

That's pretty cool!

Here's a recent one I did that I like--it's Dakota North, from Marvel Comics:

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/235/e/1/trdl_dakota_north_by_darkknightjrk-d47ndla.jpg

[JTPencils]

I was told this is to be the back cover for Main Publishing's "Tribute" book.

Pencils me... Inks Jeff Austin... colors James Abels..

http://images.artwanted.com/large/04/6925_1103104.jpg



Just wanted to share.

[ayhe]

http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/HerculoidsforMainEsm.jpg

Jim Main needed some more tribute type work for his next publication.... wanted to go back to the days when cartoons were nearly as cool as the comics!

Me at the pencils... Jeff Austin on the inks.

This is so beautiful! I love it! <3

[JTPencils]

Why thanks Ayhe... glad you like it!

[Arion]

Just go in google maps and punch up any major city. Zoom in close on an area (close enough to see streets) and then drag the little orange man icon on the left over the map. Whatever streets are viewable will be highlighted in blue. Drop the little man on a street and you'll get a 360 ground level view. It's a lifesaver if you need to draw a place you've never seen.

That's so great. I'll use that tool in the future. Thanks for the heads up.

[Jim Ritchey]

My character The Bogus Man. Gonna try to find a publisher--after having four fall through-- ONE LAST TIME. Fifth is the charm, I hear.

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/The-Bogus-Man-1.jpg

[Arion]

My character The Bogus Man. Gonna try to find a publisher--after having four fall through-- ONE LAST TIME. Fifth is the charm, I hear.

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/The-Bogus-Man-1.jpg

That's looking good, do you have more about it on Deviantart?

[Jim Ritchey]

That's looking good, do you have more about it on Deviantart? Thanks. Not yet. Did a 16 pager in 1990, 30 page in '92 that I lost (both) when a friend died who was storing them, and a 22 pager in '96 that I never lettered, but I'm starting it from scratch for the next one. Have a couple of multi-issue story arcs plotted, and I'll set up my own site around the time I finish the next first issue. Description from my Twitter: "Ditkoesque Punk Rock version of The Shadow, with Dr. Strange tendencies. Also Reincarnated Ancient Sumerian GOD." I'd add Moorcock's Eternal Champion to the mix.

Basically, poor, poor David Regent finds out he has super-powers when given John Dee's Magic Spectacles by a girl he's had elaborate dreams of his whole life (who turns out to be the goddess Inanna). He's told he's the reincarnation of Ninhurta (rather like the Sumerian Thor--kind of a 'security chief' for the Lords of Order) when he just wants to beat up bad guys--but he keeps being dragged into potentially world-ending battles between good and evil--with other ancient gods of both varieties waking up and realizing who they were. The series will be called Dark Vs. Light

[DarkKnightJared]

I did this for my sketch group, who assigned the FDNY on the day after 9/11 this year. Took a photo that I found and tried to do it justice:

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/255/4/a/dsc_fdny_by_darkknightjrk-d49o8tu.jpg

[ayhe]

My character The Bogus Man. Gonna try to find a publisher--after having four fall through-- ONE LAST TIME. Fifth is the charm, I hear.

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/The-Bogus-Man-1.jpg

I like him :3

[Jim Ritchey]

I like him :3

Thanks!

Trying to get into the habit of doing a color sketch a day, so here's a more famous character--MY version of an updated costume.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/Superman2012AD.gif

[Jim Ritchey]

A color sketch a day.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/bATMAN-1.gif

[Jim Ritchey]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/Creeper.gif

[Arion]

Thanks. Not yet. Did a 16 pager in 1990, 30 page in '92 that I lost (both) when a friend died who was storing them, and a 22 pager in '96 that I never lettered, but I'm starting it from scratch for the next one. Have a couple of multi-issue story arcs plotted, and I'll set up my own site around the time I finish the next first issue. Description from my Twitter: "Ditkoesque Punk Rock version of The Shadow, with Dr. Strange tendencies. Also Reincarnated Ancient Sumerian GOD." I'd add Moorcock's Eternal Champion to the mix.

Basically, poor, poor David Regent finds out he has super-powers when given John Dee's Magic Spectacles by a girl he's had elaborate dreams of his whole life (who turns out to be the goddess Inanna). He's told he's the reincarnation of Ninhurta (rather like the Sumerian Thor--kind of a 'security chief' for the Lords of Order) when he just wants to beat up bad guys--but he keeps being dragged into potentially world-ending battles between good and evil--with other ancient gods of both varieties waking up and realizing who they were. The series will be called Dark Vs. Light

I really like that Dark vs. Light logo.
And your Creeper is simply amazing.

[Jim Ritchey]

I really like that Dark vs. Light logo. And your Creeper is simply amazing.

Thanks, the logo is a first draft. Need to recenter the letters...

And...thanks. My favorite Ditko character. I only wish DC would quit writing EVERY Ditko character as Rorschach/an Objectivist Fascist. I'd write Jack Ryder as sympathetic and under siege by his crazy, Randian, cluelessly Social Darwinist alter ego.

[Jim Ritchey]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/WW-1.jpg

[Arion]

Thanks, the logo is a first draft. Need to recenter the letters...

And...thanks. My favorite Ditko character. I only wish DC would quit writing EVERY Ditko character as Rorschach/an Objectivist Fascist. I'd write Jack Ryder as sympathetic and under siege by his crazy, Randian, cluelessly Social Darwinist alter ego.

You're welcome .

[Matthew Brown]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2895019/demonknights.png

[Arion]

Hey Matthew, good work!

[JKCarrier]

Newest page from my webcomic, Glorianna (http://www.webcomicsnation.com/jkcarrier/glorianna):

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u313/JKCarrier/Sample%20pages/mountain03.gif

[Jim Ritchey]

My Pencils:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/AlanScott.jpg
Inks and digital paint by my pal, James Burns:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/Alan-Scott-lores.jpg

[Arion]

Newest page from my webcomic, Glorianna (http://www.webcomicsnation.com/jkcarrier/glorianna):

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u313/JKCarrier/Sample%20pages/mountain03.gif

I'm really liking this page. How often do you come up with a new page for the webcomic?

[JKCarrier]

I'm really liking this page. How often do you come up with a new page for the webcomic?

Thanks! A new page goes up every Friday. My other strip, Lady Spectra & Sparky (http://www.webcomicsnation.com/jkcarrier/ladyspectra), updates on Mondays.

[JTPencils]

My Pencils:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/AlanScott.jpg
Inks and digital paint by my pal, James Burns:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/Alan-Scott-lores.jpg
Liking this one Jim... I always dig a good Alan Scott image!

[Jim Ritchey]

Liking this one Jim... I always dig a good Alan Scott image!
Thanks, JT. While JB 'fixed' a few things the wrong way, I think as a combo we achieved the Kirby-ocity I was shooting for.

[Lew'sGhost]

Just finished this reproduction of an old Neal Adams' panel... my second painting this year.
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii281/Randylbishop/P1030670.jpg

[Arion]

Thanks! A new page goes up every Friday. My other strip, Lady Spectra & Sparky (http://www.webcomicsnation.com/jkcarrier/ladyspectra), updates on Mondays.

You're welcome.
Good to know that.

[DungeonMasterJim]

http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/272/1/f/issue_6_page_20_by_dungeonmasterjim-d4bbhkf.jpg

[DungeonMasterJim]

This is older but I like the results of my pencils. Sometimes I'm not able to keep the energy of the pencils after I do the inks.
http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/275/b/d/faceoff_pencils_by_dungeonmasterjim-d4bl5yd.jpg

[Arion]

This is older but I like the results of my pencils. Sometimes I'm not able to keep the energy of the pencils after I do the inks.
http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/275/b/d/faceoff_pencils_by_dungeonmasterjim-d4bl5yd.jpg

I totally understand that. When I first started inking my drawings the results were simply bad...

[JTPencils]

I totally understand that. When I first started inking my drawings the results were simply bad...

http://images.artwanted.com/large/15/6925_32515.jpg

Whenever anyone asks me if I can ink my own stuff... I always say "it'll be reproduceable... but it won't be pretty"

I know I hate inking my own pencils... it never turns out the way I want it to. So I leave it up to those that KNOW how to use the inks. Everyone involved is usually MUCH happier!! (I know I am!)

[Jim Ritchey]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/SHAZAM-copy.jpg

[JTPencils]

Nice Shazam Jim!

Here's a little something being worked up by Jeff A and myself for a Tribute to the indy books...

http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/wraithjt.jpg

[DungeonMasterJim]

from a page I'm working on for my webcomic:
http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/292/e/8/seth_falls_by_dungeonmasterjim-d4daqze.jpg

[Jim Ritchey]

Nice Shazam Jim!

Here's a little something being worked up by Jeff A and myself for a Tribute to the indy books...

http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/wraithjt.jpg
That is sharp! Nice to see the Wraith agin.

[DungeonMasterJim]

finished product from what I drew that's at the top of this page:
http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/294/4/9/issue_6_page_21_by_dungeonmasterjim-d4dic60.jpg

[JTPencils]

That is sharp! Nice to see the Wraith agin.

Thanks Jim... now if comic buyer's felt the same way! LOL!!!

[Matthew Brown]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2895019/marvelmonsters.jpg

Happy early Halloween.

[Arion]

finished product from what I drew that's at the top of this page:
http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/294/4/9/issue_6_page_21_by_dungeonmasterjim-d4dic60.jpg

Looks really great. I love the movement.

[DungeonMasterJim]

Thanks, Arion. I'm very happy with the way panels 2,3 & 4 came out. Panels 1 & 5 show I still need to improvement my presentations of hands.

[SaintMike]

Liking this one Jim... I always dig a good Alan Scott image!

JT, they both look so cool! I love Alan Scott too. 8-)

Some great work posted on here since I've been away busy. Great work, all.

I did this last night; it started out as an aimless line work of no one in particular and I just kept picking at the sore so to speak...

I do love Kingpin though.


http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g245/RougeArtist/Kingpin.jpg

[Arion]

Thanks, Arion. I'm very happy with the way panels 2,3 & 4 came out. Panels 1 & 5 show I still need to improvement my presentations of hands.

I don't see anything wrong with your hands, maybe the fingernails on panel 1. I always have a hard time with hands, sometimes I take one out of the frame to make things easy.

[Arion]

Nice Shazam Jim!

Here's a little something being worked up by Jeff A and myself for a Tribute to the indy books...

[IMG]http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/wraithjt.jpg[IMG]

This is so awesome. Excellent work!

[JTPencils]

JT, they both look so cool! I love Alan Scott too. 8-)

Some great work posted on here since I've been away busy. Great work, all.

I did this last night; it started out as an aimless line work of no one in particular and I just kept picking at the sore so to speak...

I do love Kingpin though.


http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g245/RougeArtist/Kingpin.jpg


Great expression you go here on ol' Fisk face.. my ONE suggestion, would have been to make his hand holding the stogie larger... the hand outstretched should be able to cover the majority of your face... right now.. his hand looks a bit... dainty. Other then that... I'm liking it. Then again, it's always cool when a "simple doodle" ends up a nicely finished piece!

[JTPencils]

This is so awesome. Excellent work!

Thanks Arion. I always liked working on the Wraith... a really cool character.

[SaintMike]

Great expression you go here on ol' Fisk face.. my ONE suggestion, would have been to make his hand holding the stogie larger... the hand outstretched should be able to cover the majority of your face... right now.. his hand looks a bit... dainty. Other then that... I'm liking it. Then again, it's always cool when a "simple doodle" ends up a nicely finished piece!

LOL. Dainty.

Thanks, JT. His hand's not outstretched per se; I wasn't going for dynamic perspective at all.But yeah, he usually has really large hands anyway.
Just trying not to waste another crappy piece of art paper that was given to me as a gift...y'know... so when the gifter likes to see their gift put to good use? :lol:

I'm a little shocked I ended up with this so I'll take it. Glad you like it though...

[DungeonMasterJim]

Heh, I snuck in a butt shot.

http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/300/d/4/issue_6_page_22_by_dungeonmasterjim-d4e3ms5.jpg

[JTPencils]

Never underestimate a good butt shot!


Unless you're Joel Schumacher.

[Arion]

Thanks Arion. I always liked working on the Wraith... a really cool character.

You're welcome, I think it looks better than pretty much everything I've done.

[JTPencils]

You're welcome, I think it looks better than pretty much everything I've done.

Nah... just a matter of different skill levels.. and different approaches to your own art style. That's all. I say there are no bad artists... just underdeveloped ones. It's all a matter of practice, repeat, repeat.

But I thank you for the nice compliment.

[Jim Ritchey]

Prize Comics The Black Owl.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/TheBlackOwl-copy.jpg

[Lew'sGhost]

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii281/Randylbishop/ThingOLantern1.jpg
Happy Halloween!

[DungeonMasterJim]

I missed the pumpkin post during my 6 days without power. That thing it AWESOME!

A work in progress that I'm liking:
http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/311/9/e/heads_shot_by_dungeonmasterjim-d4fh0z6.jpg

[ayhe]

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/309/4/a/new_52_batgirl_by_ayhe-d4f59oc.jpg

This is my humble rendition of Barbara Gordon in the new DC
I admire her spirit, and no matter if she´s wearing the costume or fighting crime on the chair..she´s someone who ´ll overcome all the challenges. She´s special <3

[DungeonMasterJim]

I like it a lot ayhe it has a very 'human' feel to it meaning there's more to Batgirl than a costume or an action pose.

[Arion]

That's such an amazing Barbara Gordon !

[dmh3000]

Some of my random drawings:

http://th06.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2011/318/4/6/harley_vs_hardly_by_david_3000-d4g7exz.png
http://th00.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2011/318/2/f/ms_marvel_by_david_3000-d4g7gxi.png
http://th00.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2011/318/3/8/robins_by_david_3000-d4g7fvj.png

[Arion]

Nah... just a matter of different skill levels.. and different approaches to your own art style. That's all. I say there are no bad artists... just underdeveloped ones. It's all a matter of practice, repeat, repeat.

But I thank you for the nice compliment.

Yes, Practice is always necessary.

[DungeonMasterJim]

I'm pretty happy with this pic. There are some gaffes but I ain't pointing them out!
http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/320/5/b/school_desk_by_dungeonmasterjim-d4gctfq.jpg

[JTPencils]

Ouch Jim... sorry bud, but this chick's got a butt of absolute diamond... it isn't affected at ALL by the fact she's sitting on a fairly sturdy desk chair. There's a slight angle to the seat... but not to HER seat... (pelvic angle)... and there's more... but they're all something I'd rather discuss in person with ya when we get a chance to get together.

Sorry... that butt thing just SHOUTED out to me... so had to speak my mind.

[Arion]

I think it looks very good.

[DungeonMasterJim]

I think it looks very good.
Thanks, Arion.
When I work on a picture sometimes I get so involved and wanting to finish it I miss errors or things that could be adjusted to make a better picture. For me, I think the legs going up from the chair set looks a little weird but not horrible. But I didn't really notice it until I inked the page. And I wasn't totally sure what to do with her left hand. So it looks a wee bit wonky to me.
Overall, I still like the pic quite a bit. :)

[dmh3000]

http://th05.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2011/320/f/1/batman_vs_joker_by_david_3000-d4geyyy.png

[DungeonMasterJim]

I like the flow of energy and action in this pic. Nice job, dmh 3000.

[Arion]

Thanks, Arion.
When I work on a picture sometimes I get so involved and wanting to finish it I miss errors or things that could be adjusted to make a better picture. For me, I think the legs going up from the chair set looks a little weird but not horrible. But I didn't really notice it until I inked the page. And I wasn't totally sure what to do with her left hand. So it looks a wee bit wonky to me.
Overall, I still like the pic quite a bit. :)

What's amazing is that you're drawing out of thin air... I always need some sort of reference, whether pics or looking myself at the mirror or something like that.
I can't really do it on my own, like you do. If you want to check some of my recent pages for The Gathering go to my blog.

[DungeonMasterJim]

So the record is straight, I used the following photo as reference but I can say I did it all freehand.
http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/322/d/1/reference_for_teh_school_desk_pic_by_dungeonmaster jim-d4gkevj.jpg

[dmh3000]

I like the flow of energy and action in this pic. Nice job, dmh 3000.

Thanks, I've been enjoying drawing characters interacting more than one character one their own, so I'll probably do more of that.

[Arion]

So the record is straight, I used the following photo as reference but I can say I did it all freehand.
[IMG]http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/322/d/1/reference_for_teh_school_desk_pic_by_dungeonmaster jim-d4gkevj.jpg[IMG]

Yay! That means I'm not the only one.

[DungeonMasterJim]

Had this laying around and finally lettered it.
http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/326/8/1/issue_6_page_23_by_dungeonmasterjim-d4gzzak.jpg

[Arion]

It's a nice page.

[JTPencils]

Jim.... start varying your angles a little more bud. You've got (what appears to be) 4 extreme bird's eye views on this one page alone... no worm's eye views... it's like you're starting to repeat yourself with very "comfortable" angles. You've got to mix it up more. Just for example... panel 5 (I think it's panel 5... I can't tell if you're trying to create separation with the shadows and word bubbles in Panel 2), you could have done an extreme close up of the feet of the foreground characters, while showing the bg characters falling out of the window... it would have changed the pacing (and the angle) a little for you. Play around with the shots. Don't become a "three shot" director with your panels.... get creative... get inventive... go nuts! They are going to impact your story... as much as the plot and the art.

But definitely keep at it!

[DungeonMasterJim]

The final page of the first half of a two-aprt story.

http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/326/5/9/issue_6_page_24_by_dungeonmasterjim-d4h06c1.jpg

[Arion]

Jim.... start varying your angles a little more bud. You've got (what appears to be) 4 extreme bird's eye views on this one page alone... no worm's eye views... it's like you're starting to repeat yourself with very "comfortable" angles. You've got to mix it up more. Just for example... panel 5 (I think it's panel 5... I can't tell if you're trying to create separation with the shadows and word bubbles in Panel 2), you could have done an extreme close up of the feet of the foreground characters, while showing the bg characters falling out of the window... it would have changed the pacing (and the angle) a little for you. Play around with the shots. Don't become a "three shot" director with your panels.... get creative... get inventive... go nuts! They are going to impact your story... as much as the plot and the art.

But definitely keep at it!

I think I tend to use the same angles ...

[DungeonMasterJim]

I'm pretty happy with this page. All pulled from my head, no reference and I was able to draw what I saw so that feels pretty good. I knew the 2nd panel would have a lot of writing as the heroine goes off but I wasn't sure how much. I had an idea but I didn't pick the exact words until I actually typed it. I'll probably go back and fill in some backgrounds so it's not so empty.
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/350/3/e/the_speech_by_dungeonmasterjim-d4jakir.jpg

[Arion]

The final page of the first half of a two-aprt story.

[IMG]http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/326/5/9/issue_6_page_24_by_dungeonmasterjim-d4h06c1.jpg[IMG]

That's good. I like it.

[DungeonMasterJim]

Wow, a full month without a new post from anybody. Where are all the artists??????

Finished this last night. It's the splash page for the second part of a two issue arc. I haven't done the lettering yet. The kids are noting that all their electronic devices have lost power.

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/020/5/b/issue_7_page_1_by_dungeonmasterjim-d4n096e.jpg

[Arion]

This such a great page, I love the ceiling , that's very original.

[DungeonMasterJim]

Thanks, Arion!

Part of this is JTPencils influenced. I was going for a different angle but it gave me a lot of problems so it morphed into this page. To spruce it up I remember JT's suggestions about items in the forefront of the picture. I think the forward cobwebs give the picture an extra oomph that makes it much more interesting.

[EmarAndZeb]

So Monday was the internet-decreed "draw a dinosaur" day, but I was busy with a thing, so instead I drew one last night.

http://t.co/s7LlRJHd

[Arion]

Thanks, Arion!

Part of this is JTPencils influenced. I was going for a different angle but it gave me a lot of problems so it morphed into this page. To spruce it up I remember JT's suggestions about items in the forefront of the picture. I think the forward cobwebs give the picture an extra oomph that makes it much more interesting.


You're welcome. And I can see the influence.

[DungeonMasterJim]

Another month without any art posts from anybody. People! We MUST CREATE & POST!!!!
http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/068/7/8/issue_7_page_5_by_dungeonmasterjim-d4s7na3.jpg

[JTPencils]

Thanks, Arion!

Part of this is JTPencils influenced. I was going for a different angle but it gave me a lot of problems so it morphed into this page. To spruce it up I remember JT's suggestions about items in the forefront of the picture. I think the forward cobwebs give the picture an extra oomph that makes it much more interesting.

I did? I'm flattered. Anything that can make the reader's eye focus more on what you really want them to notice.. .using foreground items and such... can really give a piece a new life. Well done Jim!

[DungeonMasterJim]

:)

[HamsterRage]

Updated Hamster Rage today! This week! He's FOUND! In the blog I talk at length about hamsters, social media and urban legends! http://www.hamsterrage.com/2012/03/1...e-webcomic-31/

[Arion]

Another month without any art posts from anybody. People! We MUST CREATE & POST!!!!
[]


I know, I'll post my latest work:


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QzMtz8o3boA/T1106842suI/AAAAAAAAB5I/YfvZ8SfwEUg/s640/b5.jpg

You can see 'behind the scenes' material on my blog.

[DungeonMasterJim]

That looks like a really hard head angle to draw, Arion, and it came out great!

[JTPencils]

Sketchy pencils that are now being inked by Jeff A... this piece is dedicated to the folks here at the board... for always supporting and liking my work....

http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/GoldenAgeherosDC_edited-1.jpg

[Tetsuo_man]

Sketchy pencils that are now being inked by Jeff A... this piece is dedicated to the folks here at the board... for always supporting and liking my work....

http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/GoldenAgeherosDC_edited-1.jpg

That is awesome. Can't wait for the inked version.

[JTPencils]

Thanks Tet... I can't wait to see it either!!

[DungeonMasterJim]

new stuff finished last night:
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/082/a/c/issue_7_page_6_by_dungeonmasterjim-d4tnwnx.jpg

[dmh3000]

Comparing my pencils to my inks.

http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/081/3/3/black_widow_by_david_3000-d4tjpdx.png

[DungeonMasterJim]

dmh300, how are you doing your inks? I'm almost getting the impression that the pencils are turned from a grayscale scan to a black and white scan. Or that maybe the resolution you are scanning at doesn't seem quite high enough. The inked edges don't seem quite smooth and fluid to me.

[EmarAndZeb]

I already made a new thread specifically for promotion (http://www.606studios.com/bendisboard/showthread.php?215011-shameless-I-got-a-Threadless-design-in-the-running) of this upstairs, so rather than start a duplicate on the Gailbo-mo-section of the forums, I figured I'd just mention this here:

Got a Threadless design in the running (http://www.threadless.com/submission/412514/Filled_With_Whimsy). On day 1 of 7 for promotion/scoring. Please go and vote on it, and maybe it'll get printed. Thanks, everyone!

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q21/EmarandZeb/doodles/Threadless%20Designs/01_whimsy.jpg (http://www.threadless.com/submission/412514/Filled_With_Whimsy)

[Arion]

That looks like a really hard head angle to draw, Arion, and it came out great!

Thanks !

[Cassandra]

That tee design is awesome Zeb, you've combined all of the elements so well!

[Erica J Heflin]

Very nice, Zeb. I don't vote often but that one is worth it.

[Arion]

I'll probably post another drawing soon.

[Personamanx]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e23_sCxD0qo&feature=youtu.be

May as well post my new Demo Reel here I guess.

[DungeonMasterJim]

15 minute sketch done while watching the evening broadcast news:
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/122/0/f/15_minute_sketch_by_dungeonmasterjim-d4yc3lm.jpg

[JTPencils]

Not bad for a sketch Jim... careful though. Her breasts are sitting JUST barely above her belly button (they need to be higher on her rib cage)... and it looks as if you sort of lost your way below her hips... actually.. she doesn't really have hips (or a buttocks) and it's just lines down to you go off paper. Again... it's a sketch... yeah.. but these little tweaks are important, so that when you go to apply something to a more permanent image, you avoid those pitfalls.


And naturally... I'm gonna make a comment about... those eyebrows. Spend some time drawing just some eyes and eyebrows on a sheet... and work that. The "eyes are the soul"... and can actually make or break a piece! (IMO)...

Always just my opinion... I am no paragon of "all knowing sage" or anything..

Just sayin....

[DungeonMasterJim]

Thanks for the feedback, Jim.
The pic does fall apart a bit at the bottom. I wanted to draw something tonight but I wasin a weird time frame. I was looking to kill about 20 minutes of time before starting supper tonight. I was working from a pic of Bianca Beachampe who's fantastic at times with great poses and faces. My pict was suppose to be a copy of her photo but morphed into my sketch. The face is probably a little too big on the skull as well. I may ink this so some fixes are in order if I do that.

[EmarAndZeb]

Did another Threadless design, this time based on a comic I once did which contained a widely-used pun taken to it's logical conclusion (http://bit.ly/JjxUG7).

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q21/EmarandZeb/doodles/Sub.jpg

[JTPencils]

http://images.artwanted.com/large/00/6925_1180000.jpg

What if the JSA were made up of the heroes when they first appeared in comics?? I'm talking original appearances!

This was just for fun!

JT pencils/Jeff Austin inks

[Arion]

i cant do shit in 15 minutes...

[JTPencils]

Why... who did what in 15 minutes? It takes me that long sometimes to just get some sketch lines in!!!

[JKCarrier]

Danielle Corsetto over at Girls With Slingshots (http://www.girlswithslingshots.com/) put out a call for guest strips. She needed 5...she got over 100. :Panic:
You can see all the submissions she got up on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dcorsetto/sets/72157629719340340/with/7193880200/

This was the one I sent in:
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5343/7193880200_3b2b859d3f_b.jpg
Didn't make the cut, but I had fun doing it.

[AndrewG]

Hello you talented, talented people. Some of you have done work with us in the past. Others only know me as the guy who pops in to plug the comics. Well now we needs some artists. Expanding the line and launching a lot of titles is great but we need some talented artists to help bring some of these stories to life.

Right now we're looking at getting a couple more artists for our Western and Romance issues. 2-5 pages each, B&W with deadline being end of July. Also going to need artists for True Ghost stories (deadline in September) If you're interested email me at gatheringanthology@hotmail.com

[DungeonMasterJim]

New page for my webcomic:
http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/152/1/c/issue_7_page_35_by_dungeonmasterjim-d51wcz9.jpg

[JTPencils]

Final outcome of this image. Exactly what I was aiming for...

http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp286/JTPencils/Artwork%20Album/JSAOriginalAppearanceFanArt.jpg

[Personamanx]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTqs7VDt9ko

[DungeonMasterJim]

new webcomic update:
http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/168/b/a/issue_7_page_36_by_dungeonmasterjim-d53ui94.jpg

[JTPencils]

Good to see you're still working on these Jim. I will say... don't try to fake the perspective shots so much... it doesn't work for you. It's long, it's tedious, and it sucks to have to do... but well done perspective shots will just enhance your overall image. I say this, because in your second panel... the stair's banister rail... and the angle of the roof line, are WAY too divergent. Things like that (which seem minor)... can affect the overall look of an image!

Just cautionary words, my friend!

[DungeonMasterJim]

"A man's got to know his limitations."

Mine are perspective shots. I just suck at them.

[JTPencils]

"A man's got to know his limitations."

Mine are perspective shots. I just suck at them.

True words... but also... that's what practice is for!

[Personamanx]

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac62/Personamanx/legoman.jpg

Modeled this today in Autodesk Maya. Gonna UV it in a few days and then I can texture it. Gonna have a lot of fun making textures for this. No longer will I be limited to the Lego minifig parts that Lego makes. No Character is out of my Reach now! MUWHAHAHAH!

[ayhe]

My take on the new Supergirl :)

http://th07.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/204/8/a/dcnu_supergirl___coloured_by_ayhelen-d58bm63.jpg

[Karen El]

"A man's got to know his limitations."

Mine are perspective shots. I just suck at them.

There's a simple thing you can do to improve them no end - decide where your vanishing point is going to be and line everything up to it with a ruler. In that panel the vanishing point would be somewhere close to the centre, but I can tell by eye that even the wall edges aren't lined up to the same point, let alone that desk (or whatever it is) against the right hand wall.

[Cassandra]

This is beautiful ayhe! I love the way you drew her hair, and face; she looks so sweet and tranquil!

[ayhe]

This is beautiful ayhe! I love the way you drew her hair, and face; she looks so sweet and tranquil!

Awww!!! Thank you!!!!!!
<3 <3 <3 <3

[Larime Taylor]

I live.

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp301/LarimeGimp/Zoey-2.jpg

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp301/LarimeGimp/Ash-1.jpg

[Larime Taylor]

And two more.

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp301/LarimeGimp/Krista-2.jpg

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp301/LarimeGimp/Mona.jpg

[bert]

hey Laramie!

how have you been!

the stills look great :)

Glad to see you're still working on Zoey

[Larime Taylor]

Bert! Doing okay. Alive. And thanks! I finally think my style is pro enough to submit to Image.