The Crossbones one-shot i did has been previewed online again, with one new unseen page. Thought i'd post the colours (by the great Matt Wilson) at a decent resolution to show to ye all.
Friday, February 04, 2011
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
ULTIMATE SPIDEY (in colour)
I drew Ultimate Spider-man as part of this weeks Eclectic Micks theme week. Jordie Bellaire then did a nice job colouring it.
Dec.
I drew Ultimate Spider-man as part of this weeks Eclectic Micks theme week. Jordie Bellaire then did a nice job colouring it.
Dec.
Friday, January 07, 2011
ORIGINAL ART FOR SALE
I get asked about selling work now and then. Truth be told, i'm not very organised, AND i'm forgetful. Might as well throw in 'lazy' too while i'm at it, so i'm not that adept when it comes to arranging to sell and post work. I prefer to concentrate on the actual drawing part of the job.
Thankfully, I don't need to worry about that now, as I sell the bulk of my work though Cadence Comic Art now. Any work available to sell will be up on his site. There's various pieces i've done for the Eclectic Micks and Comic Twart blogs, and it's just been updated with pages from my run on 28 DAYS LATER, and my recent THUNDERBOLTS issues.
So if interested, pop on over to my page at Cadence Comic Art so see what's up for grabs. There's also work from great talent like Nathan Fox, Sean Murphy and Gabriel Hardman, so you're spoiled for choice.
Dec.
I get asked about selling work now and then. Truth be told, i'm not very organised, AND i'm forgetful. Might as well throw in 'lazy' too while i'm at it, so i'm not that adept when it comes to arranging to sell and post work. I prefer to concentrate on the actual drawing part of the job.
Thankfully, I don't need to worry about that now, as I sell the bulk of my work though Cadence Comic Art now. Any work available to sell will be up on his site. There's various pieces i've done for the Eclectic Micks and Comic Twart blogs, and it's just been updated with pages from my run on 28 DAYS LATER, and my recent THUNDERBOLTS issues.
So if interested, pop on over to my page at Cadence Comic Art so see what's up for grabs. There's also work from great talent like Nathan Fox, Sean Murphy and Gabriel Hardman, so you're spoiled for choice.
Dec.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
I'VE BEEN SOLICITED!
The Marvel Solicitations for March '11 ore out so i can finally harp on about what i'm doing next.
First, as i've already mentioned is...
Written by WILLIAM HARMS
Penciled by DECLAN SHALVEY
Cover by GREG TOCCHINI
Cap's assassin stars in his own horrific comic! When a monstrous virus overtakes an isolated island, the skull-faced psychopath is unleashed to rescue the one person who may deliver resistance to the terrifying outbreak. But can the man who shot Captain America be trusted to do the right thing? Writer William Harms (Impaler) and artist Declan Shalvey (Thunderbolts) deliver the twisted answer in this extra-sized shocker!
40 PGS./One-Shot/Rated T+ ...$3.99
You can read about the other one shots, featuring work by Ramon Perez, Rob Williams, Kieron Gillen and more on the Marvel website here.
I'm very happy to report there's more Thunderbolts in the pipeline, starting with #154...
THUNDERBOLTS #154
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by DECLAN SHALVEY
Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS
Before he was pressed into service for the Thunderbolts, the mysterious swamp monster of the team knew another life: as guardian for a force of nature called The Nexus of Realities. An old friend of the creature does remember this–and breaks the silent one out of The Raft to return to duty at the borders of our world. What danger awaits the Man-Thing–and what will The Thunderbolts say to losing their favorite plant?
32 PGS. Rated T+ …$2.99 (each)
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
VOTE FOR A T-BOLT
From the Marvel website....
Ever wanted to play the role of Luke Cage and pick which super villain has what it takes to earn a spot on the Thunderbolts? Here’s your chance!
So i urge you all to cast a vote as it *may* affect me. Lets just say if you want to see me draw a certain Marvel villain, then here's your chance to suggest him.
Personally; I'm voting for Black Tom Cassidy. Yes; cuz he's Irish.
Vote here!
Dec.
From the Marvel website....
Ever wanted to play the role of Luke Cage and pick which super villain has what it takes to earn a spot on the Thunderbolts? Here’s your chance!
THUNDERBOLTS writer Jeff Parker has begun preliminary evaluations on who should join the T-Bolts and he wants your help.
"Somehow we've gotten the idea that you readers have opinions on who would make a good Thunderbolt,” he says. “Remember a villain you want back in the spotlight? Then hit me! We're planning out next year and 2011 could have a lot more of your favorite heavy in it."
So i urge you all to cast a vote as it *may* affect me. Lets just say if you want to see me draw a certain Marvel villain, then here's your chance to suggest him.
Personally; I'm voting for Black Tom Cassidy. Yes; cuz he's Irish.
Vote here!
Dec.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
CAPTAIN AMERICA and CROSSBONES
Well, cat's outta the bag. Yesterday on CBR's T&A column, uber-editor Tom Brevoort announced a series of Captain America related one-shots. One of which is CROSSBONES, written by William Harms and drawn by myself (See here for more on the other one shots).
Added bonus to the project was getting to work with colourist Matt Wilson. I've known Matt a while and have been dying to work with him. Check his blog to see the GREAT work he's done on this book, taking my halftone, colourizing it, and adding some of his own. Feels like i'm actually collaborating with a colourist for once.
This book won't be out until March, so that's the only news i'll have for a while. My next Marvel book is supposed to be out in March too, so that might be announced soon, we'll see.
Well, cat's outta the bag. Yesterday on CBR's T&A column, uber-editor Tom Brevoort announced a series of Captain America related one-shots. One of which is CROSSBONES, written by William Harms and drawn by myself (See here for more on the other one shots).
Added bonus to the project was getting to work with colourist Matt Wilson. I've known Matt a while and have been dying to work with him. Check his blog to see the GREAT work he's done on this book, taking my halftone, colourizing it, and adding some of his own. Feels like i'm actually collaborating with a colourist for once.
This book won't be out until March, so that's the only news i'll have for a while. My next Marvel book is supposed to be out in March too, so that might be announced soon, we'll see.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
As per the tradition, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Of course, I also wish a Good Merlinpeen to all my fellow Verdukians. Thanks to all who have been following my exploits this year.
And what a year it has been for the auld Decster. See yeh in the next one folks.
Dec.
(PS; thanks to Stephen Mooney for the Man-Tree-Thing idea)
As per the tradition, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Of course, I also wish a Good Merlinpeen to all my fellow Verdukians. Thanks to all who have been following my exploits this year.
And what a year it has been for the auld Decster. See yeh in the next one folks.
Dec.
(PS; thanks to Stephen Mooney for the Man-Tree-Thing idea)
Sunday, December 05, 2010
ECLECTIC MICKS SKETCHBOOK (Vol.2) IRISH LAUNCH
Though we already launched Vol.2 at this year's New York Comic Con, this coming Friday sees the Irish launch of Vol.2 of the Eclectic Micks sketchbook in Forbidden Planet; Dublin. It's a great collection; I suggest you stop by and pick up a copy if you're in the Dublin area. You'll get a free sketch by either myself, Will Sliney or Stephen Mooney, who will be at hand on the day. If ye have any copies of Thunderbolts or the new 28 Days Later trade, i'll sign the crap outta 'em.
In other news, I've just finished my next project; a one-shot for Marvel. I believe the details will be announced in the next week or so. Next up; I'm FINALLY going to finish my long-delayed Sweeney Todd graphic novel for Classical Comics, and then back to Marvel for some really cool stuff that's in the works.
As a great man once said; "Moon ...Pie...? What a time to be alive..."
Dec.
Though we already launched Vol.2 at this year's New York Comic Con, this coming Friday sees the Irish launch of Vol.2 of the Eclectic Micks sketchbook in Forbidden Planet; Dublin. It's a great collection; I suggest you stop by and pick up a copy if you're in the Dublin area. You'll get a free sketch by either myself, Will Sliney or Stephen Mooney, who will be at hand on the day. If ye have any copies of Thunderbolts or the new 28 Days Later trade, i'll sign the crap outta 'em.
In other news, I've just finished my next project; a one-shot for Marvel. I believe the details will be announced in the next week or so. Next up; I'm FINALLY going to finish my long-delayed Sweeney Todd graphic novel for Classical Comics, and then back to Marvel for some really cool stuff that's in the works.
As a great man once said; "Moon ...Pie...? What a time to be alive..."
Dec.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
'GOAT-MAN' INKS
Every now and then I like to ink someone else's work; it stops me from getting too complacent when inking myself. Frequent readers of this blog may know that I predominantly ink with a Pental brush-pen, along with other tools of course. But still, I use the brush-pen a LOT. Recently Jordie Bellaire challenged me to ink with a proper old-school brush. I light-boxed one of her pencil drawings to try it out.
Her brushes were pretty small and rough, which resulted in an interesting line, but some awkward drawing. I lost all the precise lines i get with a brush-pen, but I got some unexpected, rough lines because of it. She also had a rough, busted-up pen, so I was able to get some nice, gritty lines with that. Afterwards, I thought I should bump it up with some greywash, but in retospect i think I should have just left it alone; it worked better without it. See below for Jordie's pencil drawing, and more of her work here.
I'd like to have another try at the drawing with the tools i'm more comfortable with, but the experiment was worth it to open me up more to using a proper brush more.
Dec.
Every now and then I like to ink someone else's work; it stops me from getting too complacent when inking myself. Frequent readers of this blog may know that I predominantly ink with a Pental brush-pen, along with other tools of course. But still, I use the brush-pen a LOT. Recently Jordie Bellaire challenged me to ink with a proper old-school brush. I light-boxed one of her pencil drawings to try it out.
Her brushes were pretty small and rough, which resulted in an interesting line, but some awkward drawing. I lost all the precise lines i get with a brush-pen, but I got some unexpected, rough lines because of it. She also had a rough, busted-up pen, so I was able to get some nice, gritty lines with that. Afterwards, I thought I should bump it up with some greywash, but in retospect i think I should have just left it alone; it worked better without it. See below for Jordie's pencil drawing, and more of her work here.
I'd like to have another try at the drawing with the tools i'm more comfortable with, but the experiment was worth it to open me up more to using a proper brush more.
Dec.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
28 DAYS LATER Vol. 2 OUT TODAY...
READ 28 DAYS LATER #1 FOR FREE ONLINE
Volume 2 of 28 Days Later hits shelves today, and to whet your appetite, Newsarama have the full first issue of the series online for you all to check out. So check it out here, and if you like it, check out both collections!
Dec.
READ 28 DAYS LATER #1 FOR FREE ONLINE
Volume 2 of 28 Days Later hits shelves today, and to whet your appetite, Newsarama have the full first issue of the series online for you all to check out. So check it out here, and if you like it, check out both collections!
Dec.
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
THUNDERBOLTS #149 OUT NOW
Yep, my second issue of Thunderbolts is out now in the UK and Ireland. Came out yesterday in the States. I still haven't seen a copy; haven't had time to get to a comic shop, so do let me know what ye thought. The action reeeaaaalllly ramps up in this issue; it was a hell of a lot of work (i DARE you to count all the ninja!) but was worth it in the end.
With this being the last part of my Shadowland story for T-Bolts, that means this is also the last of my published work for a while. I can't say what i'm doing next for Marvel, but it looks like i'll have a lot of stuff out in March of next year if all goes according to plan.
Dec.
Yep, my second issue of Thunderbolts is out now in the UK and Ireland. Came out yesterday in the States. I still haven't seen a copy; haven't had time to get to a comic shop, so do let me know what ye thought. The action reeeaaaalllly ramps up in this issue; it was a hell of a lot of work (i DARE you to count all the ninja!) but was worth it in the end.
With this being the last part of my Shadowland story for T-Bolts, that means this is also the last of my published work for a while. I can't say what i'm doing next for Marvel, but it looks like i'll have a lot of stuff out in March of next year if all goes according to plan.
Dec.
Monday, October 25, 2010
THUNDERBOLTS #149 PREVIEW
A lettered preview of my second Thunderbolts issue is now online at Newarama. See it here.
Dec.
A lettered preview of my second Thunderbolts issue is now online at Newarama. See it here.
Dec.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
PUNISHER vs DAREDEVIL
Over on Comic Twart this week, we're doing a 'What If Marvel' theme week, where we do mock illustrations of dream projects we would do at Marvel, given the chance. It's no secret I'd love to do Punisher or Daredevil, so I thought a Punisher vs Daredevil Mini would be a cool project. Fellow Twart Nathan Fairbain offered to colour it, so I thought I'd post the black-and-white version here. See the coloured version here.
Dec.
Over on Comic Twart this week, we're doing a 'What If Marvel' theme week, where we do mock illustrations of dream projects we would do at Marvel, given the chance. It's no secret I'd love to do Punisher or Daredevil, so I thought a Punisher vs Daredevil Mini would be a cool project. Fellow Twart Nathan Fairbain offered to colour it, so I thought I'd post the black-and-white version here. See the coloured version here.
Dec.
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
NYCC THIS WEEKEND!
This Friday-Sunday is New York Comic Con and I can't wait.
If you're going, at booth R-12 you will see the ECLECTIC MICKS banner; the place to find (at different times) Len O'Grady, Will Sliney, Stephen Mooney and myself signing and sketching copies of Eclectic Micks Vol. 2, the new edition of sketches from out group blog. It looks great. Kudos to Will for putting the whole thing together.
As for me specifically, I'll be at the following tables at the following times...
Friday:
Boom Studios booth 1-2pm
Eclectic Micks table 2 -5pm
Saturday:
Eclectic Micks table 10am - 1pm
Boom Studios booth 1-2pm
Eclectic Micks table 3-4pm
Sunday:
Eclectic Micks table 10 -12am
Marvel booth from 12.30 to 1.30 pm
Eclectic Micks table 3 -5pm
I'll have my pre-order sketches for those who ordered them, and will take a list for sketches ($50) on Friday and see how it goes after that.
Also; sketches from the Micks and Comic Twart blogs along with original artwork from 28 DAYS LATER and my first issue of THUNDERBOLTS will be on sale at the Cadence Comic Art table, Small Press booth #253
Hope to see yeh there!
Dec.
This Friday-Sunday is New York Comic Con and I can't wait.
If you're going, at booth R-12 you will see the ECLECTIC MICKS banner; the place to find (at different times) Len O'Grady, Will Sliney, Stephen Mooney and myself signing and sketching copies of Eclectic Micks Vol. 2, the new edition of sketches from out group blog. It looks great. Kudos to Will for putting the whole thing together.
As for me specifically, I'll be at the following tables at the following times...
Friday:
Boom Studios booth 1-2pm
Eclectic Micks table 2 -5pm
Saturday:
Eclectic Micks table 10am - 1pm
Boom Studios booth 1-2pm
Eclectic Micks table 3-4pm
Sunday:
Eclectic Micks table 10 -12am
Marvel booth from 12.30 to 1.30 pm
Eclectic Micks table 3 -5pm
I'll have my pre-order sketches for those who ordered them, and will take a list for sketches ($50) on Friday and see how it goes after that.
Also; sketches from the Micks and Comic Twart blogs along with original artwork from 28 DAYS LATER and my first issue of THUNDERBOLTS will be on sale at the Cadence Comic Art table, Small Press booth #253
Hope to see yeh there!
Dec.
Monday, October 04, 2010
28 DAYS LATER #15 COVER
My final cover for 28 Days Later went online today. Was happy with how minimal i was able to make it. See the version-with-logo along with a preview of the issue here. I didn't intend on the logo being so big, but i still think it works; very bold and striking. Hope it stands out on the shelves.
Dec.
My final cover for 28 Days Later went online today. Was happy with how minimal i was able to make it. See the version-with-logo along with a preview of the issue here. I didn't intend on the logo being so big, but i still think it works; very bold and striking. Hope it stands out on the shelves.
Dec.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
NYCC Pre-order Sketches.
Okay; i'm gonna try this out.
Never one to be original, i'm gonna copy Tom Folwer, and take a list of NYCC pre-order sketches.
I'lll definitely take 5, *maybe* more, we'll see. Not sure how much i'll be sketching at NYCC, so this is one way you can definitely get a decent piece from me. 11 x8" black and white with greywash for $50.
Just gimme an e-mail (address in sidebar) and i'll add you to the list.
Dec.
Okay; i'm gonna try this out.
Never one to be original, i'm gonna copy Tom Folwer, and take a list of NYCC pre-order sketches.
I'lll definitely take 5, *maybe* more, we'll see. Not sure how much i'll be sketching at NYCC, so this is one way you can definitely get a decent piece from me. 11 x8" black and white with greywash for $50.
Just gimme an e-mail (address in sidebar) and i'll add you to the list.
Dec.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
NEWSARAMA 'ARTIST ALLEY' INTERVIEW
I recently did an interview with David Pepose at Newsarama for his 'Artist Alley' series. It just went up on Newsarama to coincide with my first T-Bolts issue. He asked some pretty interesting and challenging questions. I hope my answers were half as good as the questions. You can read it here.
Dec.
I recently did an interview with David Pepose at Newsarama for his 'Artist Alley' series. It just went up on Newsarama to coincide with my first T-Bolts issue. He asked some pretty interesting and challenging questions. I hope my answers were half as good as the questions. You can read it here.
Dec.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
NEW THUNDERBOLTS PREVIEW
A lettered preview of THUNDERBOLTS #148 went online yesterday with some previously unseen pages.
Plus; my name is on it. On a Marvel comic. Who'd have thunk it?
Dec.
A lettered preview of THUNDERBOLTS #148 went online yesterday with some previously unseen pages.
Plus; my name is on it. On a Marvel comic. Who'd have thunk it?
Dec.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
CROSSBONES
Another Crossbones sketch that is being given away (i'm sick of giving these away!) for the release of Thunderbolts #148, this one for Asylum Books and Games in Aberdeen, Scotland. Check with the shop to see how you can win it.
Dec.
Another Crossbones sketch that is being given away (i'm sick of giving these away!) for the release of Thunderbolts #148, this one for Asylum Books and Games in Aberdeen, Scotland. Check with the shop to see how you can win it.
Dec.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
THUNDERBOLTS SIGNING
I'll be doing a signing in Forbidden Planet Dublin for THUNDERBOLTS #148 on Sept 16th. More info on the Eclectic Micks blog.
I'll be doing a signing in Forbidden Planet Dublin for THUNDERBOLTS #148 on Sept 16th. More info on the Eclectic Micks blog.
Friday, August 27, 2010
THUNDERBOLTS COLOUR PREVIEW
Colour pages from THUNDERBOLTS #148 went online today. Here's updated colours of the first three pages by Frank Martin without the glorious Marvel watermarks. See the rest here.
Dec.
Colour pages from THUNDERBOLTS #148 went online today. Here's updated colours of the first three pages by Frank Martin without the glorious Marvel watermarks. See the rest here.
Dec.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
THUNDERBOLTS PREVIEW
Preview pages for my first THUNDERBOLTS issue went up on Comic Book Resources yesterday evening. Here are some of them; showing just why this blog has been so quiet of late. I've been working my ass off trying to do the best job i can on these pages. Hopefully it shows.
Colourist Frank Martin has done covers for both my issues, which both join up to make one image, which is pretty neat. Go to CBR to check it out.
Dec.
Preview pages for my first THUNDERBOLTS issue went up on Comic Book Resources yesterday evening. Here are some of them; showing just why this blog has been so quiet of late. I've been working my ass off trying to do the best job i can on these pages. Hopefully it shows.
Colourist Frank Martin has done covers for both my issues, which both join up to make one image, which is pretty neat. Go to CBR to check it out.
Dec.
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