New Header!

I don't have much to share this time, but I have been pumping out a ton of new art... like the new header! I fell in love with the sketch so I hope u all like it too. Plus It is gonna serve as the cover for my 2010 sketch book so keep an eye out for that too! Also, here are some thumbs for new DC samples I'm working on. I'm really having fun working on these.

New day job, but still rockin' the pen

I just finished my second week at my new job and I gotta say it has been a challenge. I'm still doing parties and events, drawing comics and doing some pieces for family and friends though. For a bit I didn't think I had the stamina or will power to keep going and follow my dreams, but I realized that the only thing that has ever been in my way is me. I know that the key is to work hard and be persistent. I will have to be more selective about the projects I take on in the future, but that is hardly a bad thing. I'm looking forward to seeing what I will accomplish with my new focus and determination. 2010 has already had a ton of changes come my way. I'm ready for whatever is next.

The first image above is the newest cover I did for Pendant. I think this has been my best version of heat vision ever. and the second piece is a chibi of Superman and Clark. I just had to do something for me to keep my skillz fresh.

sketchin it up

hmmm.... I don't really have to much to say today. I'm finally getting closer to being caught up on a bunch of projects and I'm starting to feel pretty good. I just finished up and mailed out these 2 personal sketch card commissions. I really had fun working on these. It might have been because I have never really drawn these 2 before. Anyhow I think I did a pretty good job and so I'm sharing them with all of you out there in Blogger land!

Happy V-Day!

Yup, I know I'm late, but I thought I would post this all the same. My wonderful wife and I just had a great Valentines day date. We had to do it a day late because we both had to work on Valentine's day. So to anyone and everyone a big ol' best friend hug from theFranchize!

DRAW LIKE ME!

I'm under super tight deadlines with about 5 different projects right now, but I felt like I had been neglecting the blog (it's been like 3 months!) so I thought I would drop in and show some of what I've been up to.

Here is the process of how I put together the cover for issue 59 of Pendant Audio's Last Son of Krypton drama. After I read the script I grabbed the closest graphite pencil and roughly sketched out what I thought would be a cool cover. I even through in a quick color guide to help establish the mood. After the thumb was approved I broke out a piece of 11x17 blue line bristol and started to pencil the page. From there I inked the lines with micron pens then scanned the art and did the colors on photoshop Cs3. I try to stick with simple cell shades and push the contrast to create a dramatic piece. And there u have it! Now I gotta get back to work!