Foundations in Comic Book Art: SCAD Creative Essentials (Fundamental Tools and Techniques for Sequential Artists) by John Paul Lowe I have the privilege of reviewing this from a semi-professional view in that I used to work in the comic book business. Recently I have craved to get back into comics and illustration so when I … Read moreFoundations in Comic Book Art: A Review
{spoiler alert} Last night, after waiting for 17 years, I went to see “Watchmen”. It was 2 hours and 45 min. I had my pretzel and coke in hand. I was ready to be super happy or super disappointed. I of course read the book. and while the movie stands alone I do believe that … Read moreWho watches the Watchmen? or should you…?
Years ago I used to draw comics professionally. I was published in comics, graphic novels and even a RPG. I was always into spiderman and Batman and when Dark Knight came out I was wetting my pants in anticipation of the movie. In 1992 I was working for an independant comic guy, as an apprentice, … Read moreWatchmen: 1992 the year my life changed
I want you to read this and get a good mental picture. The year is 1992. My friend Jon and I are both huge comic book fans and are trying to break into the industry as artists and writers. Somehow we met an industry pro who just become a “christian”. So we are sitting in … Read moreThe Watchmen: I’ve been waiting forever!
That’s right I used to be in the comic book industry. I loved it, but there was absolutly no way to make a living in that business without being a bigwig so I had to move on to other things. I will tell you some of the new things I will do with art soon. … Read moreDid you know I did comics?