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.

Jason and the Argonauts comic preview

I'll start previewing a bunch of the comic pages over the next month or so... will post the colour versions soon... Such a dream job for me!

Weekend Warrior!!

According to this feature story for Men's Health this month "Mondayitis might be nothing more than frustration at another weekend that failed to live up to your expectations." Thanks to the AD for a cracking good brief!

United Investors ... ASSEMBLE!!

An opening spread for a story about foreign investors in Singapore...

John Carter of Mars! Plus some cool covers...
I've been planning a John Carter piece, and I decide to experiment building a Barsoom Airship in Sketch up... here are a few angles...

PLUS...check out these AWESOME John Carter book covers I found in second hand book store...

Slaying your green-eyed monster!

Here's an interesting feature for the latest Men's Health magazine. Giving men advice on how to control their jealousy... a fun project!

  

Mice for Dinner?

New art for a double page spread in a US children's magazine...

Tips Tricks & Bits!

Welcome all to the useful part of this blog! 


I'm always asked questions by young artists on the "how to" of my illustration stuff, or what I use to do this and that, how do I use my computer, what sort of paper do i use etc.
I'll be posting all sorts of advice regarding anything that I find useful, handy (low tech and high tech) or just plain inspiring for illustration, comics, design and beyond!
I've been helped along by so many generous creatives in my career that I'm hoping to "pay it forward"


Anyhow... as a warm up, here's some new tech from Wacom that looks really exciting!!

Optimus Prime

DON"T BELIEVE THE HYPE!
I bit of fun with Optimus Prime for the OZCOMICS challenge on Facebook.... I was thinking "Public Enemy" while I was looking at Russian avant-garde posters...

Zombie me!
By the talented Tom Bonin!

Jake Gyllenhaal and I share a GQ cover (LINE)!! Or my GQ comic adventure!

Well a cover line with Jake is better than nothing!

Anyhow.... this month I was lucky to get this great gig with GQ illustrating a main story "The Modern Guide to picking up" lots of fun. It included a 2 page comic and a bunch of spot illos, the ADs gave me a lot of room to move... thanks again! It's on the stands now, check it out!

X-men tattoo

Here's something I don't do much of! I was commissioned to do a Gambit "super hero squad" style for a tattoo...

Here's my original...

Thanks again to Sarah!

HARPY ACTION!

Another sneak peak of the Jason and the Argonauts comic...  more soon...