Free comics for you!!

Yes you! I will be attending Kinokuniya Sydney this weekend, as part of Free Comic Book Day! There will be a heap of other comic book creators and fun activities. I will be selling new prints and comics too. Hope to see you all there!

Date: Saturday 5 May 2012
Time: 10am to 4pm
Location: Books Kinokuniya, Level 2, The Galleries, 500 George St, Sydney NSW 2000

Flirty or friendly?

Editorial story about a guy who is getting worried about his girlfriend...
I ended up drawing some of the "bees" as my mates... see if you can spot "Elvis"...?

How to survive any dangerous situation! (Part 2)

Hey, more feature editorial excitement!! Pub fights and lame nights!

Nor hell a fury like a woman...

Editorial about jealousy and the dangers of bro-mancing...

The master at work!

Thanks to Craig for finding this one...MAGIC!

How to survive any dangerous situation! (Part 1)

SHARK ATTACK! and so much more...
This feature story was more fun than a barrel of monkeys!.

Stinky!

Article about smelly personal amorous matters...

31 more sleeps!

Caught in the Matrix

Editorial article about a man caught having a virtual affair on-line...

Itchy burning feeling...

Because some guys just don't learn ... ouch!

The Bully (part 2)

More children's educational spot illustrations...

Pervy Batman meets Bogart!!

Or how to reinvigorate your love life! Happy Friday!

(Not really Batman...)

Harpy and Jason designs

These are a couple of character designs for the Jason and the Argonauts comic... I love drawing the Harpy! I was inspired by the original "Jason and the Argonauts" (1963) for Jason's armor... with a few alterations!

Long live Moebius! 1938 - 2012

I found out the sad news that one of the world's greatest and most inspirational comic artist passed away...

Bye bye Summer...

Actually this story was about dodgy tans...

Excess Skin!

Editorial story about a guy who lost too much weight... too fast...

Interview on IADWs

Big thanks to Dan for the interview on his very cool comics blog!

Reflections of a shy guy

New editorial work! Happy Thursday! Hey... it's nearly Friday...

The Bully (part 1)

A couple of illustrations for a US children's publication feature story...

Happy Valentines!

... because love isn't always easy, but it's worth more than gold!

Fitness Myth (part 2)

More art from the fitness feature... HAPPY FRIDAY!

yes I recycled this art for the She Hulk piece...whatever!

Dragon's teeth warriors

Part of the title page for "Jason and the Argonauts"... I could draw this stuff forever....

BTW... they didn't really want pizza .... I'm just hungry... 

Fitness Myth feature (part 1)

Editorial feature story for Zoo magazine, highlighting the various fitness and health myths...

The Handyman can!

Here's an interesting editorial story ... this Handyman believes he can build his girlfriend the "ultimate pleasure machine"!

Super Hero Squad Rogue (private commission)

I based this pose on Jim Lee's famous Rogue from the 90's...

Thanks again to Sarah for this fun commission!

Strong Lady!

An editorial story about a bloke who is scared to tell his mate's that his attracted to muscly, man-ish type woman...

Gallery exhibition

Thanks to Terrarium for featuring my work in their gallery this week ... drop by if you get a chance!

Jason & the Argonauts comic

Here's another page from the comic...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I wanted to say a sincere thanks to everyone who has supported and encouraged me last year, I wish you all a brilliant 2012!

(yes it's She Hulk... I had a little crush on her as a teenager...I don't know what it means, and I don't want to...)
Now back to work!!

All the best for the season!

"On the first day of Christmas ..."

Editorial spot, on what guys would like for Christmas...

Cheat!

Editorial story about a guy who wants to confess about his indiscretions... and the repercussions...

The Amazing Spidey!

A bit of fun for the weekly Ozcomics challenge on facebook ... Happydaze!

GQ comics now in South Africa ...

I'm very excited to announce, that my GQ Australia feature is being reprinted in this months GQ South Africa!

Secret Admirer ...

New editorial spot illustration, about a girl who enjoys her neighbor's attention, but is a little concerned about meeting her mysterious fan...

Educational illustration for UNSW
This project was a meant as a writing stimulus for students from Year 3 to Year 12.

Smart-car Tomfoolery
An editorial spot, about a couple learning the improper use of a smart car for two... and it's dangers!

Spacey promo cards!

Just thought I'd share my latest promo postcards, which I received last week...

Jason and the Argonauts comic preview part 2

Here's another couple of random colour pages from the comic...

ASA Comics Masterclass with Colleen Doran only 5 more sleeps!!

Don't forget the Australian Society of Authors upcoming Comics Masterclass featuring the internationally renowned US comics/manga creator Colleen Doran! Coming up this weekend Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November 2011!

DAY 1:

This is what you’ll learn on this intensive Comics Masterclass weekend!

• Introduction
• Storytelling Techniques – Marvel method; Plot with dialogue; Full script; Shitagaki; the Emotional wave; Adaptation and more.
• Visual Storytelling Styles – East (uncompressed) and West (compressed) narrative styles (ie. Manga vs US comics); Linear and mood.
• Professional Polish – 180 Degree Rule; World building; Don’t fall in “romantic love” with your characters; Composition and pacing; Lettering secrets; Style and substance; How to give your work that sharp edge!

DAY 2:

• Deconstructing the Process – Are you the right person for the job?; Collaborating; Breaking down the job; Comics in the context of time; The nuts and bolts of creation; It’s not about the gadgets: it’s about what you have to say.
• The Professional Life – Understanding the submission process; How to get into the US market; How to identify “Very Bad Publishers!” (and find the good ones!); How to make money from comics and graphic novels; Understanding the new world of digital comics; Engaging with fandom.
• Creator Rights – Understanding the importance of your Intellectual Property (IP); Creator-owned work vs work-for-hire (commissioned work) properties; Legal and ethical issues.
• Hollywood Insider’s Secrets – How to get your work from graphic novel to silver screen; How to find an agent and more.
• Chalk Talk – Q & A with Colleen with some on-the-spot comic art magic!

Don't forget to check out the website for more details and bookings!
http://comicsmasterclass.com/

Annoying neighbors

Spot illustration about neighbors complaining to local council about the umm... noise ... as it were.