I was asked to color this exclusive cover for Zenescope’s Kickstarter campaign. I guess it is going to be used on only 250 copies of Grimm Fairy Tales: Myths & Legends #18 as an incentive reward to larger contributors to the Kickstarter thing. I don’t know much about that stuff, though. I just color.
I thought this cover would be a good one to use for recording my process, too. Normally, when I post them to YouTube, I speed them up, but this one I kept actual speed. That’s how I like to watch others work, so I can really see what they are doing and how quick they do it, so that’s why I did it this time. I’d love to do a commentary, but I just don’t have the time. Someday…
Anyhow, here’s the cover with awesome lines by Jamal Igle and a link to the video. It’s 3.5 hours long and available to watch at up to the full res of my Cintiq (1600×1200) so you can watch as if you were looking over my shoulder. Thanks for checking it out.
I noticed this page was posted on the Zenescope blog (http://blog.zenescope.com/2012/04/zenescoop-previews-alice-5/) so I figure it’s safe to post here. Awesome lines by Sheldon Goh who I worked with on the Grimm Fairy Tales: Special Edition 2011 a while back. I’d love to be able to work with him more. Enough yammerin’. Here’s the page.
Just noticed the solicits were out for these books that I did the covers on.
First up is a Call of Wonderland #1 cover by Anthony Spay. I colored an alternate cover of this, too, but don’t see it announced, so you’ll have to wait to see it.
From Previews:
Publisher: ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC
(W) Dan Wickline (A) TBD (CA) Anthony Spay
The COUNTDOWN to the brand new WONDERLAND ongoing series begins here!!! The Jabberwocky has been defeated. The Queen of Hearts is dead and Wonderland is in a state of chaos with no ruler on the throne. Enter the Red Knight who is determined to destroy all of Wonderland and the world at large by unleashing a deadly ancient force long thought to be gone. Meanwhile on earth, a literary student researching Lovecraft will discover a long forgotten secret that could save or damn us all. Don’t miss out on this incredible mini-series that sets the stage for the upcoming Wonderland ongoing series! Featuring covers by Zenescope superstar artist Anthony Spay and long time Wonderland fan favorite Rich Bonk.
Item Code: MAR121288
In Shops: 5/23/2012
SRP: $3.99
Next is a Grimm Fairy Tales Presents: The Jungle Book #3 cover by Carlos Granda.
From www.comicscontinuum.com
Written by Mark L. Miller, art by Carlos Granda, covers by Pasquale Qualano, Carlos Granda.
As tragedy strikes and mother wolf lies dead, Mowglii sets off on a quest for vengeance against Shere Khan and the rest of the tiger clan. With the treaty now broken, nothing will stop Mowglii from getting her revenge. But even her determination may not be enough when she comes face to face with the unpredictable apes of the jungle.
Grimm Fairy Tales #67 came out yesterday. I got to do the whole book, so that let me stretch my abilities a bit and try things I’d not been comfortable with before. Lots of fun!
More Mermaid fun from Zenescope that I got to come on board for. Lines by CA Gutierrez or Marlin Shoop ( they both did pencils for the book, so not sure who did these pages exactly)
Last page, last panel Beast is pasted in by request from editorial using part of the cover image that I didn’t color from issue 15 (I think).
The over sized 36 page issue of Grimm Fairy Tales 2011 Special Edition came out on December 7th. This book was a huge accomplishment for me. Firstly, it was my first solo job where I did every page of colors. Second, I did it in just of two weeks–my best production speed to date. And last, but most importantly, I feel it is some of my best work and a project where I’m finally starting to develop my own style and work method. So far I’ve been using mostly techniques gained from working for Hi-Fi, but now I’m getting back to my fine art/oil painting roots and exploring how to incorporate those into the commercial needs of a published book. I’m currently coloring Grimm Fairy Tales #67 and taking them even farther. My goal is to get to a point of doing fully painted work at a speed that allows a two week production schedule. I’m getting closer.
I’ve also updated my Coloring Samples page to showcase some of my favorite pieces from the last month. Please contact me if you are interested in seeing more, having my try over other lineart, or just want to hire me outright!
Best to you and yours and have a happy holiday season!
