New creator owned comic coming soon!

Hey everyone!

I'm working on a side project with some pals, and we're using Kickstarter to help fund it.

Head over the our Kickstarter page for more info. 

Thanks!!

Mike

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New sketchbook time!

Started a new set of my Story Supply Co. Sketchbook. Here's a peek. 

Get your own set by hitting the link at the top right. 

Thanks! 

Mike

2016 Highlights PT.7: War and Peace Sketchbooks!

Hey everyone!

So, the final "Best of 2016" for me, and it's easily the biggest one for me! I got to develop my own line of sketchbooks with the amazing stationary company Story Supply Co. I can't overstate how important this project is for me. As a kid at an inner city public school, I got to take art classes for the first time and was given something magical: a sketchbook. There was one promise attached, If I fill it up I get a new one,  no questions asked.

So, I drew. I mean, I REALLY drew. Every minute I could. The rest is history.

I wanted to be able to offer that same deal to a new batch of young artists. The Story Supply Co. sketchbooks, and your support, allow me to do just that.

You see, we set up the deal so that if you bought a set of two "War and Peace" themed sketchbooks you were also donating a student version of the sketchbook to a young artist with ideas.

This project means the world to me, and the folks who backed it are close to my heart. Thank YOU, all of YOU, who helped make this thing real!

Just some of the limited "custom"  and "random" sketch orders that supported the project-

If you haven't bought a set, please consider picking one up. I hand picked the paper stock and designed the cover art. I poured as much love as I could into them, and the Story Supply Co. has been there every step of the way. This is my major "creator owned" project! Please support it!

Here are some pictures from our first visit to a city school art program to drop off several hundred sketchbooks. I'm so humbled by the artists I got to meet. Truly inspiring.

Much love,
Mike




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In the Studio 2/11/13

Hey everyone!

Over on my Twitter account I've been posting random pictures from inside my studio. Everything from what page I may be working on that day, shots of what's inside my sketchbook, pics of the materials I use, and even a shot of my motorized desk.

I thought I'd post a few here, for you folks that follow the blog. Hope you enjoy!
 

 More soon!

Best,
Mike




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Black Metal Vol. 2 pin up

heyo!

Ok, so a book I've been looking forward to for a long time is out, Black Metal 2! If you read volume one, you know just how awesome Rick Spears and Chuck BB are! I was won over by volume 1, and when Chuck asked me to contribute a pin up to #2 I was all like "DUDE!"... or something like that.

Anyway, I did this...

And Chuck is all like, "We should print it like THIS!"...

And I was like "my DUDE!"


Do yourself, and these fantastic creators, a favor - check out the book. Ask your comic retailer for it. Order it online. Telly our friends!

You can read a free preview for it over on the Oni Press website.

Thanks!

best,
Mike

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Hack Slash

hey all!

Tim Seeley's "Hack Slash" is this week's feature on Comic Twart.

Swing by, enjoy the art, and maybe look into a creator owned book maybe you haven't checked out before.

best,
Mike

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Loose Ends

This week on Comic Twart Declan chose "LOOSE ENDS" a creator owned crime comic by my friend Jason Latour, and his insanely talented pals Chris Brunner and Rico Renzi.

You should look for the comic at your local comic shop. I believe creator owned comics drive the industry with new ideas, and if you care about comics you gotta support them.

More info about LOOSE ENDS here.

Best,
Mike


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