Comic Art

My second TCAF piece from Michael Cho and my first full colour work from him.  I’m really on the fence about single versus full colour but I love the Kirby-esque fist coming at you.

Picked up three pieces of artwork at TCAF this month, all from Michael Cho.  He wasn’t sketching but did bring along a large amount of finished work; this is the one that caught my eye straight off.  I love his inked with single colour style and this Thor really shows it off.  His prices are going up every year but that’s the same across the board for original artwork and to be fair these are larger than what he was doing last year and using gouache and ink instead of marker: it’s a cleaner finished product that really shines.

My one piece of artwork from Wizard World Toronto.  Dan Morton’s profile on the Wizard site caught my eye since I really liked his take on 1950′s science fiction illustration.  He was at his table when the show opened so I asked for a colour commission of Adam Strange but then ran back to his table and asked for a space girl instead: why limit him when I’ll be happier with his own thing.

Another great sketch from the one day Fan Expo.  Francis was providing free sketches, making a great reason to attend the one day shows.

Attended the one day Fan Expo show in Toronto this past weekend.  Guy Davis was doing free sketches and was kind enough to provide the sketch below.

Waited patiently for three hours on Saturday for Dale to show up.  I had always seen him at shows but the lines were long and I didn’t want to wait.  This time around I wanted to get something, but I was in for a surprise.  When he arrived at the show he was told by Fan Expo staff that he had to charge for sketches, so this went from free to $100.  I had waited and knew his work was great so I went ahead and asked for the Hulk.  Judging from the finished product I’m very happy with my purchase.

Another great Fan Expo 2009 piece; this show was a real hit for me.  I missed out on Van Sciver and Dodson but what can you do.  I get something from Cooke every chance I have and this time asked for the Spirit with a logo somewhere: I’m very happy with the result below.

One of the highlights of Fan Expo 2009 was having Olivier Coipel at the show.  He didn’t for several hours after the show opened Friday but myself and a lady where the only two waiting for him: we took turns standing.  I happened to get his first sketch of the show and I am extremely happy with the piece.

Attended Fan Expo 2009 in Toronto last month and picked up some wonderful art.  First up is a Galactus piece from Michael Cho: he took pre-orders so you could get what you want without waiting in line: a great idea that allows the artist to take the time they need to get you a great product.  As always Michael pencils and then uses a light box to ink and apply his signature single colour.

Attended the 2009 Chicago Comicon in August and came back with a few pieces. Overall it didn’t seem to be an art buyers market. I did get to meet Mike Allred who wasn’t doing sketches but did have a bunch of art for sale. He had a bunch of pages from the Hourman story in his Solo book but this piece jumped out at me. I forgot to ask him the backstory but it’s the same pose as the cover and back cover for the Solo book so I’m guessing it was one DC didn’t want to use.