07/03/08
This July 23rd through the 27th I'll be appearing at Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA. I'll be sketching for fans in Artist Alley at table CC-20 and selling my Star Wars and comic book artwork there. Appearing with me will be Star Wars and sketch card artist Justin Chung, creator of World Famous Comics.com right next to my table at CC-19. If you're in the area stop by our tables and see us, say hi and check out what artwork we have with us for the show.
You can also find me signing at the IDW Publishing booth throughout the weekend so bring your Star Trek, Doctor WHO, Spike Vs. Dracula, Angel, 24: Nightfall and Fallen Angel comic books if you'd like to have them autographed.
Visit the Comic-Con International website to purchase tickets for the event and for more info.
I'm really looking forward to the show and hope to see some of you in San Diego for Comic-Con soon!
05/21/08
I was just interviewed for the latest episode (episode 27) of the Indiana Jones fan podcast, the IndyCast, which you can download online or via iTunes at their Myspace page right here.
You can also download and listen to it directly right here (right click "save as" to download the show directly to your PC).
The interview starts at about the eleven minute mark and I discuss my latest sketch card artwork for Topps new Indiana Jones trading card sets along with some other Indy related and Star Wars topics.
I've also updated my Indiana Jones gallery with new artwork so follow the link to see more.
Thanks for checking it out and I hope everyone enjoys the podcast.
05/08/08
Head on over to the excellent Indiana Jones fan site, The Raider.net, to check out my interview there regarding my sketch card work for Topps new Indiana Jones trading cards sets and get an *exclusive* first look at my artwork for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull -
Here's a sneak peek at some of my latest sketch card artwork for Kingdom of the Crystal Skull -
Visit The Raider.net and check out my new interview to see more.
Thanks for the support everyone. I hope you enjoy the read and my new Indy artwork too.
04/06/08 Hi-Fi Color For Comics: Digital Techniques for Professional Results (written by my friends and collaborators Brian and Kristy Miller) is now available for sale and you can order your copy right here.
The book features my introduction to "Advanced Photoshop Techniques and Special Effects" along with tutorials featuring my Star Wars and Star Trek artwork. The book also features advice and artwork from some of the industry’s top comic book professionals like:
Dan Jurgens John Byrne Mike Worley Joe Quesada Steve Lightle Paige Braddock Phil Hester Frank Quitely Terry Moore Humberto Ramos Dave Bryant Casey Malone
Check it out whether you’re an amateur artist or a professional illustrator in the field interested in learning how to render comic book art and illustrations digitally and professionally the Hi-Fi way.
For more information and in-depth look at the book check out the official websites for Hi-Fi right here -
03/19/08
Just giving you guys here a heads up regarding my new interview on Star Wars.com where I discuss my Indiana Jones: Heritage sketch card artwork for Topps. Hope you enjoy reading it and checking out my new artwork.
And I’d like to thank Star Wars.com’s Bonnie Burton for her great questions and for the fun interview too.
ToppsTV recently produced a new video spotlighting the sketch card collecting phenomenon. When you check out the video you’ll be able to spot my artwork from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Heroes and The Lord of the Rings.
Head over to youtube.com and check out the new video right here.
I’m currently illustrating brand new sketch cards for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Check back here for a sneak preview of my new Indy artwork soon.
01/23/08
I'm offering my exclusive full color sketch card artwork from Topps new Heroes Season One trading card series (featuring Claire Bennet, Niki Sanders, Hiro Nakamura and Peter Petrelli) for sale on eBay.com and throughout this week I'll be listing each sketch card as a seven to ten day auction with no reserve. Feel free to bid if you're interested in owning an official piece of Heroes artwork memorabilia. You can check out what's available right now and have a look at all of my sketch card artwork for this new set in my Heroes Sketch Card gallery.
01/23/08 Hi-Fi Color for Comics, written by my friends and collaborators Brian and Kristy Miller, is now available for pre-order right here.
Here's the description for this new book -
"This exciting and complete instructional package starts with the basics and progresses through step-by-step demos that take readers from line art to full, awe-inspiring color. Readers will get instruction on equipment, scanning, setting up pages, color theory, flatting, rendering, special effects, color holds, color separations, and even details on the business of becoming a professional colorist. The CD-ROM includes Photoshop tools and actions that artists can use to streamline their coloring work, plus sample Photoshop files so that readers can work along with the demonstrations."
It's 160 pages and suggested retail price is $24.99 but if you pre-order it here you can save a bundle at only $16.49.
I wrote the introductory text for chapter four on "Advanced Techniques and Special Effects". The chapter also features my artwork from Star Wars and Star Trek.
Other contributors include:
Art by
John Byrne, Humberto Ramos, Joe Quesada, Phil Hester, Dan Jurgens, Steve Lightle, Casey Malone, Terry Moore, Frank Quitely, Matt Wagner, Mike Worley, and more.
Text by
Gail Simone, Terry Moore, Paige Braddock, Jim McLauchlin, Kel Nuttall, Shelly Bond, & Joe Casey.
This is a great book featuring some great talent and tutorials for any artist, amateur or professional, interested in learning the dynamics of digital coloring for comics and illustration.
Thanks for the support!
10/27/07
Just in time for Halloween, you can download Zombie Prom from iTunes for *FREE*!
Zombie Prom, written and directed by Vince Marcello with support from horror legend Wes Craven and art direction from horror comic book artist Tom Mandrake, is an award-winning short film featuring production artwork by yours truly and other names familiar to fans of Star Wars like Jan Duursema (Star Wars Republic and Star Wars Legacy for Dark Horse Comics) and Justin Chung (Star Wars Artist sketch cards for Topps) and including post production work and services from the technical wizards at ILM and Skywalker Sound.
The film is a comedy/horror/musical that's a cross between Little Shop of Horrors and Grease that pays homage to American's Atomic Age (duck and cover, everyone!) and Golden Age comic books.
Please help spread the news!
For a limited time only, you can download this film for free at iTunes right here!
If you don't have the free iTunes player to view this, you can get it here.
And finally, for more information about this film visit the official site.
Enjoy and Happy Halloween!
10/27/07
My Star Wars Celebration Europe Limited Edition Print artwork is currently available to purchase for a *very limited time* on Star Wars Shop.com. This signed and numbered (of 250 edition size) exclusive artwork commemorating thirty years of Star Wars is 18" x 24" with a glossy finish on 90 pound cover stock. Supply is very limited so if you missed out on this artwork at the event be sure to order one for your collection today. -
07/21/07 This July 25th from the 29th I'll be appearing at Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA. I'll be sketching for fans in Artist Alley at table BB-08 and selling my Star Wars and comic book artwork there. Appearing with me will be Star Wars and sketch card artist Justin Chung, creator of World Famous Comics.com, at table BB-09. If you're in the area stop by our tables and see us, say hi and check out what artwork we have with us for the show.
You can also find me signing at the IDW Publishing booth on Friday July 27th from 3 - 4pm so bring your Star Trek, Spike Vs. Dracula, Angel, 24: Nightfall and Fallen Angel comic books if you'd like to have them autographed.
Visit the Comic-Con International website to purchase tickets for the event and for more info.
I'm really looking forward to the show and hope to see some of you in San Diego for Comic-Con soon!
06/26/07
Star Wars.com has posted the full preview of my new Celebration Europe Limited Edition print artwork which commemorates the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars. You can also view this latest Star Wars artwork from me below. Just click the image for a larger preview -
This print will be limited to 250 hand signed and numbered editions, 18" x 24" (or 46 x 61 cms) in size and will sell for £35 each. It will only be available for sale directly from me in the Art Show (located in the South Event Hall of the Excel London) at Star Wars Celebration Europe in London, England from July 13th - 15th.
I am currently taking a list of reserve requests for prints prior to the show if you email me directly at joe@joecorroney.com or through my Myspace page and type CELEBRATION EUROPE PRINT in the subject line. I will be taking reserve requests up until midnight on July 10th and I will be accepting payment at the show. The artwork *will* be available for sale to all fans and everyone that attends the event and there will be *no limit* to how many copies you can purchase in person until it is sold out.
This reserve list is only meant for serious and interested fans and collectors (or their chosen representative) intent on purchasing the print from me on site at the show. The print will be held for you until pick up by the end of show time on Sunday, July 15th though I recommend pick up on the first day of the event if you would especially like a lower number edition. Due to Lucasfilm contract rules and regulations I cannot sell this limited edition print artwork before Celebration Europe on July 13th or after the event on July 15th.
For all of the European Star Wars fans who missed out on this artwork at Celebration IV in May this is your chance to own a rare and highly collectible art piece of Star Wars history.
At Celebration Europe I will also be signing, sketching for fans and selling my original art from Star Wars Empire, Star Wars Insider, The Star Wars Role-Playing Game, Hasbro, unpublished Star Wars art, sketchbooks, sketch cards, and other comic book artwork.
The Celebration Europe Art Show Hours (Hall S5/S6) -
Friday July 13th 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday July 14th 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday July 15th 10 am – 5 pm
9 - 10 am each day for members of the Official Star Wars Fan Club only
Also, the original pencil artwork for this print is currently available for sale. Feel free to email me and inquire if you're interested.
I hope everyone enjoys the artwork. This will be my first ever European convention appearance so I'm really looking forward to the show. Thanks for the support and I hope to see you in London this July for the 30th Anniversary celebration of Star Wars!
11/20/06
I've launched my new, official message board and joined my friends and other comic book creators at Comics Community.com!
Come discuss my work with me on comic books like CRIMSON DYNAMO, STAR WARS: EMPIRE, SPIKE VS. DRACULA, ANGEL, and 24: NIGHTFALL and my official Star Wars art for Lucasfilm of course.
My new forum is also open for discussion on just about anything, especially other comic books, favorite artists, movies and video games. So stop on by, post and say hi anytime. Special thanks to Justin for his assistance and making my new board and Comics Community.com possible. Thanks, Justin!
11/20/06
This November 25th and 26th I'll be attending Mid-Ohio-Con here in Columbus, Ohio! This year the pop-culture extravaganza will be taking place at it's new location in Battelle Hall at the Columbus Convention Center located in downtown's exciting Arena District.
I'll be appearing at the World Famous Comics.com booth all weekend with Justin Chung (Star Wars Revenge of the Sith, The Lord of the Rings and Marvel Complete Avengers sketch card artist), Steve Miller (The Lord of the Rings sketch card artist) and Doug Wangler (model for Expanded Universe Jedi Quinlan Vos). We'll be selling artwork, sketching and signing all weekend so be sure to stop by our booth, say hi and see what's in store.
My friends from the OSWCC and the 501st Legion will be setting up and attending as well so come on out and join us for a great time that weekend if you can.
You can purchase tickets online for the event at the official website right here.
We hope to see you at the show and I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving soon!
10/28/06
I'm offering my exclusive full color sketch card artwork from Topps new The Lord of the Rings Masterpieces trading card series (featuring Frodo, Aragorn, Arwen, Gandalf, Legolas and Galadriel) for sale on eBay.com and throughout this week I'll be listing each sketch card as a ten day auction with no reserve. You can check out what's available right now by clicking the My Art on eBay button on the right at anytime to view these new auctions. Feel free to bid if you're interested in owning an official piece of The Lord of the Rings artwork memorabilia.
10/11/06
This weekend, October 14th-15th, I'll be appearing at the Motor City Comic Con in Novi, Michigan with Justin Chung (Star Wars sketch card artist and model for my Expanded Universe Jedi character Kai Justiss) of World Famous Comics.com. You can find us selling artwork, sketching for fans, and signing in Artist Alley. Be sure to stop by our table at the show and say hi.
Another Star Wars guest signing at the show will be our pal Doug Wangler, the model for Expanded Universe Jedi Quinlan Vos from the Star Wars Republic comics by Dark Horse Comics.
We hope to see you at the event in Novi next weekend!
10/07/06
The Spike Vs. Dracula Trade Paperback, collecting my artwork from all five issues of the series, is on sale in stores now. This week in my Comics 101 column you can view my art process for the third and fourth issue covers for Spike Vs. Dracula.
I previously shared the art process for the first and second issue covers in Comics 101 here and here.
If you like what you see feel free to pick up the trade paperback today or order one directly right here from Action Is My Reward.com.
10/07/06
I was recently interviewed for The Force-Cast, the new weekly podcast program from The Force.Net. You can check out part one of my interview here, part two here and part three here or you can download the podcast directly to your iTunes by holding option and click or right clicking here, here and here.
My interview starts at the seventeen minute mark in part one, at the nineteen minute mark in part two and the twenty-six minute mark in part three but be sure to check out the entirety of each program and give them a listen. Thanks to Jason and Pete for all of the great questions and check out part three of the interview next week.
Hasbro has released the images for their new series of classic Marvel Comics Star Wars series 2-packs. These new action fgures will be painted up in the same color scheme as the characters appeared in the panels of the original comic books, complete with shadows and highlights on the sculpts. These sets will retail for $9.99 and will include a reprint of the original comic, plus the 2 action figures.
I provided character illustrations as packaging art for these figures which you can view for each 2-pack set in this Rebelscum.com update right here.
You can also grab new desktop wallpaper featuring my artwork of BoShek Meets Prince Xizor in my Downloads section.
09/24/06
I've added my new 24 gallery featuring my artwork for this new comic book series and right now in my MySpace.com blog you can check out a sneak preview of my full color cover art for 24: Nightfall #3.
I'm providing covers for all six issues of this new 24 prequel series so keep your eyes peeled here and on my MySpace.com page for more news and artwork soon. And be sure to order 24: Nightfall from your friendly, neighborhood comic book shop today.
For more information on 24: Nightfall and for more about my artwork for this series, including a look at my variant pencil cover for the first issue, check out this link.
You can also view my full color The Lord of the Rings: Masterpieces sketch card artwork in my MySpace.com blog. These six, special sketch cards featuring Aragorn, Arwen, Frodo, Galadriel, Gandalf and Legolas will be available for sale starting October 25th on eBay.com.
09/24/06 Zombie Prom, the short film directed by Vince Marcello and featuring artwork created by yours truly along with Star Wars artists Justin, Jan Duursema, Brian Miller and ZP Art Director Tom Mandrake, is now listed in indieWIRE's Ten of the Most Buzzed-About Films from Two of Southern California's Largest Shortfest. The film recently recieved an 8 out of 10 review from FilmGuru.Net and also picked up the Audience Favorite Live Action Short Award at the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films & Short Film Market (ShortFest)! You can check out the press release for the ShortFest winners right here.
Zombie Prom will play the Chicago International Children's Film Festival on the follow dates and locations:
October 20: Fri, 9:45am, Cedric L. Hampton Theater
October 23: Mon, 11:45am, Facets Cinema
October 28: Sat, 3:00pm, Facets Cinema
For more info, visit www.cicff.org. And be sure to check out the official Zombie Prom website to view the trailer and download artwork from the film.
This new update includes my article, "The Art of Underworld", presenting a behind the scenes look at my artwork for Insider 89's "Underworld: A Galaxy of Scum and Villainy" feature by Star Wars authors Ryan Kaufman and Abel Peña. You can read about my design process and inspiration and even have a look at some of my original photo reference, rough sketches and pencil art for these illustrations.
You need to be a Hyperspace member to access this content.
I hope everyone enjoys the feature!
08/24/06
This weekend, on Saturday August 26th, I'll be appearing with my Star Wars art along with sketch card artist Justin Chung for Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination at COSI in Columbus, Ohio. Stop on by and say hi this weekend and check out this amazing, interactive exhibit one last time before it leaves Columbus on September 4th.
Also appearing at the exhibit this Saturday will be three very special guests - Darth Vader, Chewbacca and Wicket the Ewok! These Star Wars characters are hitting the road in celebration of the September 12th DVD release of the Star Wars Trilogy and the LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy game from LucasArts. You can read more about thier tour right here.
Its their first-ever trip across the U.S., and its progress will be chronicled on Star Wars.com, where visitors can also view photos from the tour and submit their own. The photographer behind the best photo, as judged by Star Wars fans online, could win a trip for four to Celebration IV, the ultimate Star Wars event, which will be held in May 2007 in Los Angeles.
Vader, Chewie and Wicket will begin their Columbus appearance with a visit at Columbus Childrens Hospital and then they'll be at the COSI Star Wars exhibit from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. From there they'll be heading over to the Easton Town Center from 2:30 p.m. 3:15 p.m.
I hope to see some of you at COSI this weekend!
08/01/06
This week, from August 3rd - 6th, I'll be appearing at Wizard World Chicago. You can find me at table 3206 A in Artist Alley with sketch card artist and World Famous Comics.com creator Justin Chung. We'll be sketching, signing and selling plenty of Star Wars art so drop on by and check out what we have in store.
I'll have more copies of my new JoeCorroney.com Sketchbook Volume II available for $15 at this convention. This new, square bound, 8 1/2" x 11" edition features color front and back covers with over 40 interior pages of original sketches and pen and ink artwork. They will be in limited supply for this show so be sure to stop by and purchase one if you're interested. You can check out a sneak preview of the cover in my Stuff to Buy section (special thanks to my good pal and sketchbook co-creator Jeff Wedding).
Other Star Wars guests at the show include John Jackson Miller (writer for Dark Horse Comics' Knights of the Old Republic), Ray Park (Darth Maul), Matthew Wood (]General Grievous), Daniel Logan (Boba Fett) and my good pal Doug Wangler (Quinlan Vos).
I'm looking forward to seeing some of you at Wizard World Chicago this weekend!
07/09/06
I'll be appearing at Comic Con International in San Diego, California from July 19th to July 23rd. You can find me at table FF-01 in Artist Alley with Star Wars sketch card artist and World Famous Comics.com creator Justin Chung. We'll be sketching, signing and selling plenty of Star Wars art so stop by and say "hi" if you can.
On Thursday, July 20th at 7:30 PM Zombie Prom will be showing at Comic-Con as part of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival. I provided original artwork that appears throughout the film and along with Star Wars artists Justin, Jan Duursema, Brian Miller and ZP Art Director Tom Mandrake we created a "comic book in the movie"-- an homage to the EC horror and romance comics of the '50s. We'll all be attending along with the film's director, Vince Marcello, and we would love to see you there! And a panel with Tom and Vince is also being planned after the screening too.
The film is "kid friendly" so feel free to bring your own little convention zombies to the screening after you watch the trailer right here.
Besides Justin and Jan, other Star Wars creators appearing for Comic-Con include my friends Abel Peña, Dan Wallace, John Jackson Miller and Chris Trevas. If you can't find them in the expanse of Comic-Con then stop by my table in artist Alley at FF-01 and just ask for directions or you might even bump into them there.
Also, I'll be premiering my new JoeCorroney.com Sketchbook Volume II at Comic-Con. This new, square bound, 8 1/2" x 11" edition features color front and back covers with over 40 interior pages of original sketches and pen and ink artwork. They will be in limited supply for this show so be sure to stop by and purchase one if you're interested. You can check out a sneak preview of the cover in my Stuff to Buy section at my official site right here (special thanks to my good pal and sketchbook co-creator Jeff Wedding).
By the way, before Comic-Con, Justin and I will be appearing as guests for the OSWCC Summer Social on July 15th. They're one of the best and friendliest Star Wars fan clubs out there so be sure to check out their website and learn more about their fun community.
See you soon in San Diego!
07/09/06
I was recently interviewed in my studio about my Star Wars artwork for the local cable affiliate station WOSU-TV and their show called ArtZine, a television magazine featuring local art organizations, activities and artists. The show is a unique collaboration between WOSU and the Greater Columbus Arts Council designed to develop greater appreciation of the cultural opportunities available in central Ohio. Previous features have included the Columbus Arts Festival, musicians, muralists, sculptors, painters, mimes and actors.
Here are the dates and times this month that you can check out the program if you're interested (and if you receive WOSU-TV in Ohio) --
Wednesday July 5th 7:30pm
Saturday July 8th 2:30pm
Sunday July 9th Noon
Wednesday July 12th 10:30pm
Sunday July 23rd 11:00pm
Sunday July 30th 12:30pm
06/21/06
This Saturday, June 24th I'll be appearing with my Star Wars art along with Star Wars sketch card artist Justin Chung for Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination at COSI in Columbus, Ohio. Stop on by and say hi this weekend check out this amazing, interactive exhibit.
Also, on Saturday I'll be teaching a "Learn to Draw Star Wars Characters" workshop for kids. Here's the press release from the museum -
What: NEW! Learn to Draw Star Wars Characters Workshop
Wish you could draw Star Wars characters like you see in the movies? Learn cartoon and drawing basics from Joe Corroney, a professional illustrator who's created official Star Wars artwork.
When: Saturday, June 24, 11am-12pm OR 12:30-1:30pm
Cost: Sold Out!. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Where: COSI Columbus 333 West Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
614.228.COSI (Mon-Sat, 9-4pm)
I'll be returning with my Star Wars art throughout the exhibit's run until September 4th so keep your eyes peeled on my appearance schedule on my homepage.
I look forward to seeing some of you in Columbus this weekend!
Jeremy Bulloch, Boba Fett himself, will be appearing as well along with the 501st, Rebel Legion and my pals from the OSWCC. There will be appetizers, drinks, music, the film Fighter Pilot on the 7-story Extreme Screen Theater, an exclusive meet-and-greet with exhibit designer Ed Rodley and of course the amazing and interactive exhibit itself.
Along with my pal Brian Miller, I've created brand new, full color artwork as a limited edition print only available to VIP guests attending the exhibit. You can view a sneak preview of the artwork right here.
UPDATED! You can view the final print artwork tonight in this Star Wars.com update covering the new exhibit right here!
Also, on June 24th I'll be teaching a "Learn to Draw Star Wars Characters" workshop for kids. Here's the press release from the museum -
What: NEW! Learn to Draw Star Wars Characters Workshop
Wish you could draw Star Wars characters like you see in the movies? Learn cartoon and drawing basics from Joe Corroney, a professional illustrator who's created official Star Wars artwork.
When: Saturday, June 24, 11am-12pm OR 12:30-1:30pm
Cost: $5 per child. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Where: COSI Columbus 333 West Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
614.228.COSI (Mon-Sat, 9-4pm)
I'll be returning with my Star Wars art on June 4th and throughout the exhibit's run until September 4th so keep your eyes peeled on my appearance schedule on my homepage.
I look forward to seeing some of you at premiere night in Columbus!
05/16/05
This weekend, May 19th-21st, I'll be appearing at Motor City Comic Con in Novi, Michigan with Justin of World Famous Comics.com, Star Wars artist and real life model for my Expanded Universe Jedi character, Kai Justiss. You can find us selling artwork, sketching for fans, signing autographs and hanging out in Artists Alley. Be sure to stop by our table at the show and say hi.
Other Star Wars guests include Matt Wood (General Grievous from Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith), fellow Star Wars artist Dave Dorman and my pal John Jackson Miller, writer for Dark Horse Comics' Knights of the Old Republic series.
Don't forget to bring along your copies of my new series from IDW Publishing, Spike Vs. Dracula, if you'd like me to sign those for you also! I just updated my Spike Vs. Dracula gallery with new artwork from issue #3 so be sure to have a look.
I hope to see you at the show!
05/16/06
I've updated my Star Wars Sketchbook gallery with artwork I recently created for a new Star Wars project featuring the following characters from the Original Trilogy - Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Han Solo, Rebel Fleet Trooper, Stormtrooper and Governor Tarkin.
Also, on June 2nd I'll be appearing as a special guest for the premiere of the new exhibit, Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination, right here in Columbus, Ohio. I'm currently creating brand new, full color artwork as a limited edition print for this special event but in the meantime feel free check out this sneak preview in my Star Wars sketchbook.
I hope everyone enjoys this new Star Wars artwork. I'll have more news to share regarding this event so check back here soon!
05/16/06
I was recently interviewed in Star Wars Insider #87 which is on newstands now.
I've added Star Wars Insider #87 to my Stuff to Buy section so feel free to purchase an autographed copy today!
05/03/06
This Saturday, for Free Comic Book Day on May 6th I'll be appearing at Midgard Comics located at 5505 Westerville Road (behind Collision One-across from the Auto Zone and Iron Pony) in Westerville, Ohio 43081. I'll be signing Spike Vs. Dracula comics along with my Star Wars artwork so if you're in the area be sure to stop by and bring your friends! My buddy, Darryl Banks (artist for DC's Green Lantern), will be there signing as well.
Hope to see you there!
05/03/06
My good pal, Dustin Roberts (along with his campaign partner, R2-D2), is currently in the running for President of the Official Star Wars Fan Club as part of the Hyperspace membership recruitment contest. Dustin not only brings fans (like myself) their daily Star Wars news as part of the Rebelscum.com and TheForce.Net team but is also a fellow member of the OSWCC, one of the best Star Wars fan clubs and collecting communities operating today!
Here's more from the man himself -
Hello Star Wars fans!
First off let me say thank you so very much for all your support! We've come a long way in the past month but with only two weeks left there's still work to be done. As of this morning we're sitting comfortably in 2nd place. I'd like to see if we can collectively make a push to come out on top!
If you have access to a website that posts daily updates, message boards or forums, email distribution lists, weekly podcasts etc etc, could you please help me rally your readership and or organization membership to sign up or renew, and help spread the word?!
Going into this weekend I'd love for you guys & gals to help me fire everyone up! So that come Monday we will see a big spike in votes for the Roberts & R2 camp!
All the info they'll need is located there! I truly appreciate everyone's combined effort on this contest!
Thank you all so much!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sincerely,
Dustin Roberts
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Dustin For Fan Club President! http://www.rebelscum.com/dlr06.asp
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Best of luck to you, Dustin!
04/05/06
The first two issues of Spike Vs. Dracula from IDW Publishing are currently on sale and you can view some of my interior artwork from #1 and all five of my covers for the series at my official site in this new gallery. If you like what you see feel free to pick up these comics if you see them or you can order autographed copies from my site soon.
You can view my art process for the first issue cover in my weekly Comics 101 feature right here.
I'll also be signing for this series (and my Star Wars artwork too) on May 6th for Free Comic Book Day at Midgard Comics in Westerville, Ohio. So if you're in the neighborhood stop on by. My buddy Darryl Banks, artist for DC's Green Lantern, will be there signing as well.
Later that month, May 19th-21st, I'll be appearing at the Motor City Comic Con in Novi, Michigan with Star Wars sketch card artist and Jedi Knight extraordinaire Justin of WorldFamousComics.com. Other Star Wars guests at the con will include Dave Dorman and General Grievous himself, Matthew Wood. Fellow Star Wars illustrator and good friend Chris Trevas might be stopping by too.
Thanks for the support everyone and I hope to see you at some of these events coming up!
You can also grab brand new desktops for your PC featuring some of this artwork in my Downloads section.
Star Wars Insider #86 is on newsstands now so be sure to pick up a copy if you're not a subscriber. If you do have access to Hyperspace be sure to check out the Star Wars Insider #86 online supplemental feature "The Story of General Grievous II: Lord of War" (also written by Abel) at the official Star Wars website.
For my behind the scenes commentary on this new Star Wars artwork be sure to check out my Star Wars.com VIP blog right here.
I've also added Star Wars Insider #86 to my Stuff to Buy section soon so feel free to purchase an autographed copy.
And check back soon for more news regarding my upcoming projects for Star Wars Insider.
02/08/06
The official website for Zombie Prom is now up!
Zombie Prom is a 1950s horror comic book brought to life as a musical comedy - a rollicking, romp through America's "Atomic Age" and the Golden Age of horror comic books. I've already seen a screening of the movie and it's really funny, it's Grease meets The Rocky Horror Picture Show done as an old EC comic book.
After you watch the movie trailer be sure to check out the comic art gallery featuring artwork by yours truly along with fellow Star Wars artists Jan Duursema and Justin from World FamousComics.com. We provided original comic book artwork for the film which act as cut scenes for the live action. If you've seen George Romero's and Stephen King's Creepshow then you get the idea.
Zombie Prom will be playing Big Shorts 2 at the Hollywood Pacific Theater in Hollywood Feb. 9th and at the Beverly Hills Shorts Festival in Beverly Hills, CA on Feb. 24 and 25. If you're in town or nearby head on over or tell your friends. If the film is a success it might open a few more doors for us and everyone involved.
Thanks for the support!
01/27/06
Head on over to Newsarama.com to check out a five page preview of Spike Vs. Dracula #1. I'm providing the pencils and inks for the series (along with the inking talents of Jeff Dabu and Bill Nichols) as well as the covers. The five issue series is being written by Peter David and debuts this February from IDW Publishing. I hope you enjoy the preview and be sure to pick up a copy at your friendly neighborhood comic book shop soon!
Also, you can view my first two covers for Spike Vs. Dracula along with my cover artwork for Angel: Old Friends #3 in my Comic Books Misc. Art gallery.
Stay tuned for more Spike Vs. Dracula news and artwork which will be added to my site very soon!
11/02/05
I was recently interviewed for the Star Wars fan site Lightsabre. You can check it out by following the link and clicking "interviews" in their sidebar navigation. They asked some great questions and I had fun chatting about my artwork for Star Wars, Revenge of the Sith, the Expanded Universe and more.
I was also recently interviewed by my pal Brian Miller for Hi*Fi colour design's new Storytellers feature.
Enjoy!
10/31/05
I've added my cover artwork for IDW Publishing's two new series, Angel:Old Friends #3 and Spike Vs. Dracula #1, to my Comic Books Misc. Art gallery. I'm illustrating both covers and interiors for Spike Vs. Dracula and the first issue will debut in early 2006. The five issue series is being written by Peter David (The Incredible Hulk, Star Trek, Fallen Angel, Aquaman, Supergirl).
Click the the images below to view the covers in my gallery and be sure to place your order for these comic books at your friendly neighborhood comic book store or online today!
