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Saturday, August 1, 2009

kit - Deathstroke the Terminator

Probably going to be another semi-quick post, but it's been a week and I still haven't properly thanked Mr. Kevin Comer. He took time out of his busy schedule to build/paint this kit for me and for that I am VERY thankful. Don't worry Kevin something is in the works as a more appropriate thanks. Anyway I found this kit from a garage kit site that I lurk on and loved it. I have always had a soft spot for the character and this kit really is a nice representation of him. A nice little bonus with this kit was the change-o-head option. It came with both a masked and unmasked head for your displaying option. Basically I wanted a classic Perez feel to it and the only 'mods' I suggested were moving his staff to his back (originally it was mounted on his left hip - I felt like it being there was 'in the way' of his sword arm) and I wanted a little blood on the sword. You can see some in progress pics on Comer's blog - link below. I won't ramble any more since I know what few visitors that do come here are looking more at the pictures than my nonsense. So now onto the photo goodness: I present to you Mr. Slade Wilson a.k.a. Deathstroke the Terminator. The last pics are the statue in front of my recently acquired (thanks again Mike) Hawkman. I sat the statue there to clear a spot and get the camera ready and discovered that it makes a nice scene displayed there on a full time basis.

http://www.plamowarriordx.com/blog/

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

bored

couldn't get into the All-Star game like I thought I would, so figured I may as well throw out a quick post. Nothing really to say just wanted to post up some new art that I received. My brother surprised me with a commission from Australian artist Wayne Nichols. www.wnichols.com I was so taken with his art that I ended up contacting him and lining up a couple of my own. Don't want to spoil the surprise of what I am getting until they arrive, which may be awhile according to Wayne. He is attending the San Diego Convention so he probably won't get started until he returns home after the show. Oh well, I have waited this long a little longer won't kill me.

Also finally signed up on Facebook and have been poking around there and trying to figure it out. No guarantees that I am making any progress, but I think I am starting to get the hang of it. Starting to search around and see if any artists or friends are on.

As I said quick, boring post, but I did get the art posted I think I am caught up on any new art that I have got. Plus with a couple shows coming up in August it's probably best that I don't fall behind. I don't know that I am going to add anything else this year, but you never know. As much as I would like all my art to be in my sketchbooks I have started getting more loose so despite the lack of cons I may end up with more before the next major con.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

HeroesCon part II

Start with the print available to advance ticket holders. Signed & numbered 68/1200 by Bill Sienkiewicz. I will try and post a little more general con review later, but for now onto the art!!

Kid Flash by Tom Lyle. Tom was a late addition and wasn't even mentioned on the online list. After I stumbled across his name in the program I knew I had to add him to my book. Very glad he was able to squeeze me in before a panel on Sunday.

Bullseye - pencils by John Tyler Christopher / inks by Bernard Shepard. Both members of Studio Revolver and nice guys in general. Noticed a set of Seven Deadly Sins prints by John and was able to get the Bullseye by him.

Beaker by Roger Langridge. After seeing the Zoot that Chris got from Roger, I was glad that I was able to get on his commission list. Another really nice guy.

Deathstroke by Andy Black. Presented Andy with an option of about 5 different characters and told him it was his choice. I think he chose wisely.

Dr. Strange by George Perez. Missed out on the raffle of Friday, but was able to score a very nice sketch in Saturday's drawing. Went into the show not even thinking about getting a sketch from him and didn't even have a character in mind while I was standing in line in the morning. Of course anything by Perez would be a worthy addition to the sketchbook, but I am glad I picked the good Dr.

Captain Cold and Loki by Chris Giarrusso. I had seen his stuff posted by others before and had a rough time selecting the characters, but was pleased with the end results.

Spider Woman and Dr. Light by Rhiannon Owens. Ran across her in Artists Alley and was taken by her art. After inquiring as to her rates (VERY reasonable) and avialability (wide open sketch list) I picked Dr. Light. After seeing how well it turned out I knew I had to get another. Spider Woman jumped to mind and after I quick search through the $1 boxes I found a reference book.

Modred by Chistian N. St. Pierre. After viewing his art prior to the show I thought he could do justice to Modred. It turns out he was only doing headshots, but still a nice sketch for the book

Mirage by Bob McLeod. First one on my sketchlist. I had contacted Bob prior to the show and dropped the book off with himfirst thing Friday morning. It makes a nice addition to the Shadowcat that he did for me a couple of years ago. Yet another very nice guy.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Back from Charlotte and finally posting some pictures. First up - some of the costumes that were on display. Forgive any fuzziness, I am still getting used to using the camera. I think most came out okay for the most part. Overall it was another great show and I picked up some very nice artwork-by both established artists and some new talent, at least new to me. I will probably post up the artwork this weekend.