Been working like hell, but still hoping to get another Sweet Science girl done soon. Here's one of the drawings that in the running (or jumping;).
Hope you like it.
Mike
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Sweet Science #4 WIP Final pt. I
Been working like hell, but still hoping to get another Sweet Science girl done soon. Here's one of the drawings that in the running (or jumping;).
Hope you like it.
Mike
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Un-men #3 out today!
Hey, Un-men #3 is out today! AND if you thought the ending to the last issue was a shocker, just wait till you see this one! I can't give it away, but I will tell you it involves a bare butt and a little head ;)
Here's some of the ol' sneak and peek. Pencils and rough inks.
Best,
Mike
Here's some of the ol' sneak and peek. Pencils and rough inks.
Best,
Mike
Friday, October 05, 2007
Countdown to Thinktankcomics.com! - 3...
With the new site launching in just three days, I'm going to take the next couple of days to post things related to the site.
One of the unique features I'm going to have on the site is going to be a bi-lingual web comic. That's right, it'll be in English and Spanish. Eventually, I'm going to do it in French too...but baby steps for now ;)
Anyway, I'm starting with the original Hysteria comic from 1998/99 and working forward. It'll run daily, Monday through Friday.
Best,
Mike
Monday, October 01, 2007
Sweet Science #3 WIP Final pt. II!
Remember when I said I was done with this print? Man, I was SOOOO lying!
I can't leave it alone. I'm still tweaking it, hoping to get it JUUUUUST right. More to come soon...
Mike
Sweet Science #3 WIP Final
Here's the final art for the print. I guess I shouldn't say FINAL, as I may still end up changing the background color a bit. However, I'm pretty happy with it. I was really shooting for a very light, cool skin tone and then contrast it with some rich hair color, ornate tatoo, and lots of warm freckles.
I'll make this print available in a week or so. Just want some time to tweak it a bit, and drop it off at the printer.
Now, off to a week of the Un-men and then #4!
Best,
Mike
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Sweet Science #3 WIP pt3
It's coming along. Been adding more freckles, and working on the tatoo. Drew the tatoo on an overlay, over the original drawing. Then I scanned it, dropped it on the arm and tweaked it till it looked right to me.
So far so good.
Mike
Friday, September 28, 2007
Sweet Science #3 WIP pt2
Still fighting with the third print in the series. Some things I like better, like the cooler/lighter skin tone and the freckles, but I'm still not sold on a couple of other things. Expect more changes before this is all said and done, especially once I start on the tatoos. :)
Mike
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Layouts to pencils for The Goon
A while back I wrote and drew a short for The Goon. I absolutely loved working on it, and wish I could do more with the character. Anyway, here's the "script". You'll notice that there are more pages here then I ended up with. Check them out closely, and you'll see that I trimmed it down to bring it in at six pages.
Here are the pencils, some of my favorite ever.
I'll post the inks later.
best,
mike
Here are the pencils, some of my favorite ever.
I'll post the inks later.
best,
mike
Monday, September 24, 2007
American Splendor
I got the opportunity to do a short with Harvey Pekar for his American Splendor series over at Vertigo. Had a ton of fun on it too!
If you're not reading American Splendor, then you should check it out. They've got some fantastic artists on it, including some of Harvey's old colaborators.
best,
mike
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Sweet Science prints for sale!
Hey all,
So, I'm officially making the first two prints in the 'Sweet Science' line available online. I'm really excited about these prints, especially after the reaction to these at the Baltimore Con.
Anyway, I'm using Pay Pal to process orders. Just check over to the right to order. I'll be using priority mail, and mailing them flat in sturdy cardboard envelopes. Each will be signed too. If you get both prints I'll cut you a break on shipping costs by just charging for shipping one print.
Thanks in advance.
Best,
Mike
So, I'm officially making the first two prints in the 'Sweet Science' line available online. I'm really excited about these prints, especially after the reaction to these at the Baltimore Con.
Anyway, I'm using Pay Pal to process orders. Just check over to the right to order. I'll be using priority mail, and mailing them flat in sturdy cardboard envelopes. Each will be signed too. If you get both prints I'll cut you a break on shipping costs by just charging for shipping one print.
Thanks in advance.
Best,
Mike
Friday, September 21, 2007
Un-men #3 sneak peek
Here's a penciled page from #3. Can't show too much, as I'd be giving SOMETHING away in terms of story. Just about every page has something on it that might be a hint, and I don't want to ruin the shock at the end of this issue!
Oh, and #5 is available for Pre-order now. Be sure to ask your local shop to get you some! ;)
Mike
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Sweet Science #3 WIP pt1
hey all,
Been working on the third print in the series (in between pages of the Un-men) and figured I'd post some work in progress stuff.
First, if you didn't see the line for this then scroll down ( or follow the link)
The line art
My first step is usually to set a warm, dark brown of some sort down and do a monotone underpainting. This is an old habit from my oil painting days. In this case I went lighter then normal, and ended up with this peanut butter kind of color, which I can tell you now I don't like. I'll change it later on.
Next, I have a "glaze" layer - which again is a hold over from when I painted exclusively in oils. This skin tone is way too dark, as I wanted to go with a very pinkish light skin tone. I'll change that later too.
Here's the glaze without the underpainting.
Here's where I've left off. I dropped in the hair color and shorts, mostly to see if the skin tone would look lighter with something to contrast it against. It does NOT, hence me wanting to lighten it more.
So, basically everything here will more then likely change a good bit. BUT, this blog's all about works in progress, right? ;)
Anyway, more soon.
best,
mike
Been working on the third print in the series (in between pages of the Un-men) and figured I'd post some work in progress stuff.
First, if you didn't see the line for this then scroll down ( or follow the link)
My first step is usually to set a warm, dark brown of some sort down and do a monotone underpainting. This is an old habit from my oil painting days. In this case I went lighter then normal, and ended up with this peanut butter kind of color, which I can tell you now I don't like. I'll change it later on.
Next, I have a "glaze" layer - which again is a hold over from when I painted exclusively in oils. This skin tone is way too dark, as I wanted to go with a very pinkish light skin tone. I'll change that later too.
Here's the glaze without the underpainting.
Here's where I've left off. I dropped in the hair color and shorts, mostly to see if the skin tone would look lighter with something to contrast it against. It does NOT, hence me wanting to lighten it more.
So, basically everything here will more then likely change a good bit. BUT, this blog's all about works in progress, right? ;)
Anyway, more soon.
best,
mike
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Hysteria Vol. 0 - the web comic
During the Fanboy radio interview we talked about the up coming launch of the Hysteria web comic. I'll be republishing my original, four part series from 1998. This is the book that started it all.
Jamal Walton and Erik Swanson and I are hard at work trying to get the comic ready. Here's a sneak peek.
The site goes live on Oct. 8th. Sign up for the newsletter to get up to the minute info on the new site.
ThinktankComics.com
Mike
Jamal Walton and Erik Swanson and I are hard at work trying to get the comic ready. Here's a sneak peek.
The site goes live on Oct. 8th. Sign up for the newsletter to get up to the minute info on the new site.
Mike
Monday, September 17, 2007
Once again, Sweet Science
I'm actually working on the digital paints for this one now. I'll post work in progress through out the coming weeks.
Also, thanks to everyone that tuned into Fanboy Radio last night! The interview went really well, and Scott/David/Brita were very welcoming and gracious. Thanks to them for having me. I had a great time.
Check out their website for a download of the interview.
Mike
Friday, September 14, 2007
Un-men at Newsarama, me on Fanboy Radio
hey all,
Newsarama.com just posted an interview with me about the book. Thanks to Micheal Lorah for having me, and for doing such a good job.
Check it out
Don't forget to also check out #2, in comic shops now!
Also, I'll be on Fanboy Radio this weekend. Tune in this Sunday 9/16 at 7pm / 6pm Central for me and Open Lines Comic Talk LIVE!
Fanboyradio.com
Call up and say "Hi"!
Best,
mike
Newsarama.com just posted an interview with me about the book. Thanks to Micheal Lorah for having me, and for doing such a good job.
Don't forget to also check out #2, in comic shops now!
Also, I'll be on Fanboy Radio this weekend. Tune in this Sunday 9/16 at 7pm / 6pm Central for me and Open Lines Comic Talk LIVE!
Call up and say "Hi"!
Best,
mike
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Un-men #2 out on 9/13/07
Hey all!
Un-men #2 ships this week, so I thought I'd give you guys and gals a sneak peek of the book. These are a couple of pencils, and unfinished inks for that issue.
Be sure to check the book out and ask your local shop to carry the book.
best,
mike
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
More Sweet Science
Working on more Sweet Science prints, in between breaks on the Un-men. I have a few more penciled, and will get them scanned and uploaded shortly.
Best,
mike
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Umbra at the Harvey's
Hey all,
As you may have heard, we did not win the Harvey awards for best writer and best series. BUT, Steve and I were treated to a great dinner and the award show was plenty cool!
Thanks to EVERYONE that got us nominated in the first place, and thanks to everyone that voted for us to win. Murphy and I appreciate the hell out of your support, and we're honored that you all thought we were good enough to compete.
ALSO, special thanks go out to Marc Nathan for having us out and for putting on a great con!
We were both set up on Saturday and got to meet some great fans. The prints were a huge hit with folks too! So thanks to everyone that came by!!
Best,
Mike
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Ape-law sketchbook PT.4
Just wanted to wrap up the last of the Ape-law sketchbook, so it's all on here now.
This last batch is pretty good. There's a How-to page for the Hysteria FCBD cover below as well as a pencil to ink breakdown of an Exterminator page and even some designs for Un-men and The TMNT.
Portait of my daughter at age 2
Hysteria FCBD How -to
Turtles designs
Extermiantors pencils and inks
Un-men designs
Best,
mike
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Sweet Science Finals
Hey all,
Ok, so the printer here is working on the prints. I got back two proof's which came out beautiful!
The prints will be 12" x 18", full color on a really nice heavy stock paper. I'll be selling them for ten dollars, signed. I'll have a small batch available at my booth in Baltimore and will be selling them through the site a week or so after that.
I'll also be doing some painted commissions and selling original art from my comics.
Hope to see you there!
Best,
Mike
Monday, September 03, 2007
Sweet Science PT. III
Here's the other print I'm working on for the con in Baltimore this weekend. This one will be 11" x 14". Again, still working on it so it may change a bit when I'm done. I'll post the final here later in the week.
Happy Labor Day!
mike
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Sweet Science PT. II
Here's the second print I'm working on for the con. This still needs a little tweaking, but I thought you guys might like to see it so far.
Mike
Saturday, September 01, 2007
Sweet Science
I love my job drawing comics, but I gotta do stuff on the side to let me stretch my legs in ways I don't get to do in comcs. One of those "side projects" is a series of full color prints called "Sweet Science". All boxing related drawings, with a twist ;)
I'm hoping to have two prints ready for the Baltimore con this coming 8th and 9th. Here's a link for more info on the con
I'll be there as a guest of the show and set up with UMBRA writer and my pal Steve Murphy.
I think I'll also be doing a panel for Vertigo. Come by and check us out.
Mike
Friday, August 31, 2007
Ape-law sketchbook PT.3
Hey all. More from the old Ape-law sketchbook.
Just a few more to post and I should have from 2005 to 2007 covered.
Hope you enjoy this stuff.
best,
mike
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
More goodies from my past Ape-law sketcbhook (covering 2004 and part of 2005), including some life drawings, Batman sketches, and some How to stuff on inking.
Best,
Mike
Monday, August 27, 2007
Ape-law sketchbook PT.1
I'm in the process of replacing the ape-law sketchbook (see http://www.ape-law.com) with this sketchbook blog. The ape-law one was getting to be too hard to maintain, so I'm hoping to consolidate the two here. In an effort to have all the content from that old site here I'll be posting links and art from that old sketchbook every so often. Hope you enjoy the flash back ;)
mike
Sketchbook entries from 2002 and 2003 -
Monday, August 13, 2007
Goodbye, Ringo
Mike Wieringo, Ringo for short, was a buddy of mine and a damned fine artist. He just passed away at way too young of an age, which makes me damned angry at the universe right now.
I won't go into what a fantastic human being he was, or how much I learned from him. I'll just say that we'll miss him.
http://www.newsarama.com/Chicago_07/Ringo.html
Mike
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Un-men #1 color preview
There's a cool preview/interview for my new Vertigo book, The Un-men, over at the Pulse.
Check it out.
Best,
Mike
Best,
Mike
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Hulk commission
I almost never do commission, but made an exception for a buddy. Thought you might like seeing the process.
Mike
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
UMBRA up for two Harvey Awards!!
Hey all,
Sorry for the lack of posts here lately, just been busy getting The Un-men ready for the launch of the series in August (ask your local comic shop to order it for you in the new Previews).
BUT, I got some great news this week! My Image book, UMBRA, is up for two Harvey Awards this year!!
BEST WRITER
• Ed Brubaker | DAREDEVIL | Marvel Comics
• Grant Morrison | ALL-STAR SUPERMAN | DC Comics
• Steve Murphy | UMBRA | Image Comics
• Don Rosa | UNCLE SCROOGE | Gemstone Publishing
• William Van Horn | WALT DISNEY COMICS & STORIES | Gemstone Publishing
• Brian K. Vaughn | Y: THE LAST MAN | DC/Vertigo
BEST CONTINUING OR LIMITED SERIES
• DAREDEVIL | Marvel Comics
• LOCAL | Oni Press
• THE SPIRIT | DC Comics
• UMBRA | Image Comics
• WALT DISNEY COMICS & STORIES | Gemstone Publishing
http://www.harveyawards.org/index.html
Thanks to everyone who supported the series, and if you're voting this year please remember us. We're up against some stiff competition and can use all the help we can get!
Best,
mike
Sorry for the lack of posts here lately, just been busy getting The Un-men ready for the launch of the series in August (ask your local comic shop to order it for you in the new Previews).
BUT, I got some great news this week! My Image book, UMBRA, is up for two Harvey Awards this year!!
BEST WRITER
• Ed Brubaker | DAREDEVIL | Marvel Comics
• Grant Morrison | ALL-STAR SUPERMAN | DC Comics
• Steve Murphy | UMBRA | Image Comics
• Don Rosa | UNCLE SCROOGE | Gemstone Publishing
• William Van Horn | WALT DISNEY COMICS & STORIES | Gemstone Publishing
• Brian K. Vaughn | Y: THE LAST MAN | DC/Vertigo
BEST CONTINUING OR LIMITED SERIES
• DAREDEVIL | Marvel Comics
• LOCAL | Oni Press
• THE SPIRIT | DC Comics
• UMBRA | Image Comics
• WALT DISNEY COMICS & STORIES | Gemstone Publishing
http://www.harveyawards.org/index.html
Thanks to everyone who supported the series, and if you're voting this year please remember us. We're up against some stiff competition and can use all the help we can get!
Best,
mike
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