theIntrepids

I've mentioned on Facebook recently that I was fortunate enough to be able to work on a new independent comic series that is being published by Image comics, called the Intrepid's, with fellow ACAD Alumni Scott Kowalchuk. Scott provided the Illustration work, and I did all the colour artwork. 
It was a very challenging project that took me out of my element, and was a a lot of firsts for me. I had never coloured someone else's work, nor coloured any comic pages before this, so I had a lot of learning to do, while of course working to maintain a timely schedule as well. ( well, tried as hard as I could..) 
It certainly led to many late nights, but I think ultimately it was in many aspects, a rewarding learning experience. As well as being very exciting to have a published comic with my name on it!
Ultimately it was very time consuming to work on this project, and it took me away from drawing and developing my own stories ( which is still, and always has been my goal.) so after completing the first two issues of the series, I decided to leave the colour work in someone else's capable hands.
Both of the issue's I had worked on are in comic shops now. They were released in March and April respectively ( sorry for the late post.) And actually issue 4 has just come out today! I think you should definitely check it out. It's fresh and fun, and of course it's good to support young up and coming independent comic creators. I wish the creative team all the best in finishing the series.


below, in non-sequential order, are some of my favourite pages that I worked on from the series: (unlettered)

From the Depths [inked]

These are my finished inked pages for my short story "From the Depths". I originally planned for this to be an exercise in sequential storytelling, and to serve as a portfolio piece. As I've spent time with it I've had other idea's for expanding the story and the world it exists within. So there be more of this to come. I think these might look even better coloured as well... 
I had previously posted my pencils for the story, and you'll noticed I've changed a couple of the pages to have new story pacing. Enjoy!

It's been far too long.

Wow! My first post of 2011, not really the prolific output I had planning at the start of the new year. The irony of course is that I have been locked away in the studio, developing some new peojects, I've just forgotten about the sharing part! Well, I'm determined to make up for lost time, so I'm thinking you will see a flurry of activity here now. First up:

The Captive 9" x 14" Ink on Bristol

TheGoldenAvenger

This new piece is my contribution to Happy Harbor Comics (Edmonton) Vision of Comics art show which opened this past friday.  ( I know I should have given a bit more notice for those who may have actually wanted to check it out....)
It's an illustration I'm quite happy with, featuring the golden avenger, Iron man, and some nasty robot monsters ! Prints might still be for sale at Happy Harbor comics ( or you can contact me if you're interested) proceeds will go to paying my rent...
Thanks for visiting !

Coral

Coral, Acrylic on Canvas 12"x 12"


    This painting is my contribution to El Kartel's current show 100 Amigos, and is on sale an the boutique at 1025 Robson street. Come check it out if you are in Vancouver, there are a lot of talented artists in the show, including this guy, my pal Brennan.

    The Coral creatures of the dark seas have been capturing my imagination lately. I love the disquiet of the human form in this strange alien environment. 

Coral Sketch, Ink on Bond 5.5" x 5.5"

This is where it started. 

Captive.

      The pencils for a personal illustration I've been working on. I've loved drawing the coral formations, I find the variety of shapes and lines fascinating and wanted to build a drawing around them. The ocean floor is strange, but I've tried to make it look even more surprising...

SeeNo

O Internet, how I neglect you so. Here is a picture of my Moleskine.