Working on the story, I got a big sketchbook that I used as a design manual. This is a spread from the actual book, one of the first scenes laid out with sketches, references and notes.
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Interviewed: MIKE CAVALLARO
Tell us a little about yourself I’m originally from New Jersey, but I’ve been in New York for about 20 years. I’ve been involved with comics and animation for most of that time, working for clients like Valiant Comics, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Image Comics, BOOM! Studios, First Second Books, IDW Publishing, MTV Animation, Warner […]
On the move: NEW OFFICE
After 12 years at the Gimle studios, I found it was time to try something different. I just moved into my new office space at Republikken this week, and already it’s a bloody mess! I’m not to keen on change, really, so sometimes I have to force it on myself. This is one of those times. […]
Work in progress: STILETTO
Before starting my work on “Stiletto“, I did a couple of character shots in different styles, to decide what materials to use. This guy got way to much attention in terms of character design. After all, he’s dead by page 4.
Interviewed: OLIVIA PELÁEZ
Olivia Pelaez is a comic book artist/illustrator, resident of New Jersey. When not drawing, she loves to cook, knit, crochet, and review comics via her podcast, The Verbal Mosh (available through iTunes). Her most recent work is a short three page comic completed for the upcoming Gothology Vol. 3: Theatre of Tragedy anthology. In 2010, […]
Contest: WINNER ANNOUNCED!
As described here, the contest ended May 1. With the help of my lovely 5-year old assistant, we just picked a post from an old hat. And the winner is… …Erik Petri! An original painting is on the way, Mr. Petri. Congratulations!