Sean Phillips just put up a post on his blog showing the process of a 28 Days Later cover. See it here.
Dec.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
(PLANNED) DUBLIN COMIC CON POSTER
Howdy. Just put up the original layout for this piece on the Micks blog, but sure i might as well put the finished version up here while i'm at it. I made the main character a bit bigger than planned in the layout; a suggestion of Thompson's if i recall correctly. The two characters are from a planned graphic novel by a mate o' mine, so it's ultimately a bit of a fan pic, really. The Dublin Con was supposed to be on this month but was rescheduled. Instead, us Micks are doing this.
Dec.
Howdy. Just put up the original layout for this piece on the Micks blog, but sure i might as well put the finished version up here while i'm at it. I made the main character a bit bigger than planned in the layout; a suggestion of Thompson's if i recall correctly. The two characters are from a planned graphic novel by a mate o' mine, so it's ultimately a bit of a fan pic, really. The Dublin Con was supposed to be on this month but was rescheduled. Instead, us Micks are doing this.
Dec.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
COMIC RELATED INTERVIEW (ISSUE 3)
My monthly '28 Words Later' interviews with David O' Leary from Comic Related continue, this month talking about 28 Days Later #3 . Check it out here. (Here's the page you wanted to see Jamie).
Off to London for a few days. Catch youze alls laters.
Dec.
My monthly '28 Words Later' interviews with David O' Leary from Comic Related continue, this month talking about 28 Days Later #3 . Check it out here. (Here's the page you wanted to see Jamie).
Off to London for a few days. Catch youze alls laters.
Dec.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
28 Days Later #2 Page 12
Here's a page (pencils and inks) from #2 of 28 Days Later. I'll show some stuff from #3 soon, but i just wanted to show one more page from the previous issue first.
I remember finding the layouts for this page pretty tricky but was pretty pleased with the end result.
I heard #3 has sold out already. What a crazy, crazy world we all live in.
Dec.
Here's a page (pencils and inks) from #2 of 28 Days Later. I'll show some stuff from #3 soon, but i just wanted to show one more page from the previous issue first.
I remember finding the layouts for this page pretty tricky but was pretty pleased with the end result.
I heard #3 has sold out already. What a crazy, crazy world we all live in.
Dec.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
28 DAYS LATER #3 PREVIEW ONLINE
Greetings to all. The first few pages of #3 of 28 Days Later went online this weekend on CBR. First 3 pages below, but see more and the spiffy covers here
Dec.
Greetings to all. The first few pages of #3 of 28 Days Later went online this weekend on CBR. First 3 pages below, but see more and the spiffy covers here
Dec.
Friday, October 09, 2009
BICS IRON FISTS
Strangely enough, the most requested sketch of my weekend at BICS was not Infected/ zombie-like characters, but was in fact Iron Fist. I had a folder of Eclectic Micks sketches, one of which being this Iron Fist that everyone likes, so i reckon that's why i got so many requests for auld Danny Rand.
This is probably my favourite one.
I made a stupid, stupid mistake with this one and drew him with two flowing hands instead of one.
He's not Iron Fists Dec ....you idiot!
A very noir-y sketch.
And finally a really loose and rough sketch.
This was the very last one of the weekend, so was a little more rushed, and i was at my most tired.
Sue me.
Dec.
Strangely enough, the most requested sketch of my weekend at BICS was not Infected/ zombie-like characters, but was in fact Iron Fist. I had a folder of Eclectic Micks sketches, one of which being this Iron Fist that everyone likes, so i reckon that's why i got so many requests for auld Danny Rand.
This is probably my favourite one.
I made a stupid, stupid mistake with this one and drew him with two flowing hands instead of one.
He's not Iron Fists Dec ....you idiot!
A very noir-y sketch.
And finally a really loose and rough sketch.
This was the very last one of the weekend, so was a little more rushed, and i was at my most tired.
Sue me.
Dec.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Monday, October 05, 2009
BICS 2009
Back today from the British International Comics Show (BICS) and have to say, i had a brilliant time. So very, very tired now though. Sold a good few Eclectic Micks sketchbooks and did a lot of sketches. I charged for the first time ever, but i'm kinda glad i did, as i put a lot of work into the sketches and was so tired by the end of the day. Having a bit money in my pocket by the end eased the pain.
So, i would just like to say thanks to all who stopped by the Eclectic Micks table, got a sketch, bought a book, and to everyone who came up to me and said nice things about my work on 28 Days Later. It was very surprising and even more so appreciated.
Above is a photo from the launch party (borrowed from Martin Tierney's Facebook album) with the following Vogue-ing it all up; IDW's ANGEL; After The Fall artist Stephen Mooney, his lovely wife Jacintha, Image Comics' CHOKER writer Ben McCool, myself, DC editor Michael Wright and artist of Boom's FARSCAPE ongoing series Will Sliney
I took photos of nearly all the sketches i did. I'll post some in the next few days. First; here's some bunny-themed ones. Strange i ended up doing 3 bunny-type drawings. First, a sketch of Paul Grist's Mr. Floppsie Woppsie.
Next; Usagi Yojimbo
And finally; Zatanna
Back today from the British International Comics Show (BICS) and have to say, i had a brilliant time. So very, very tired now though. Sold a good few Eclectic Micks sketchbooks and did a lot of sketches. I charged for the first time ever, but i'm kinda glad i did, as i put a lot of work into the sketches and was so tired by the end of the day. Having a bit money in my pocket by the end eased the pain.
So, i would just like to say thanks to all who stopped by the Eclectic Micks table, got a sketch, bought a book, and to everyone who came up to me and said nice things about my work on 28 Days Later. It was very surprising and even more so appreciated.
Above is a photo from the launch party (borrowed from Martin Tierney's Facebook album) with the following Vogue-ing it all up; IDW's ANGEL; After The Fall artist Stephen Mooney, his lovely wife Jacintha, Image Comics' CHOKER writer Ben McCool, myself, DC editor Michael Wright and artist of Boom's FARSCAPE ongoing series Will Sliney
I took photos of nearly all the sketches i did. I'll post some in the next few days. First; here's some bunny-themed ones. Strange i ended up doing 3 bunny-type drawings. First, a sketch of Paul Grist's Mr. Floppsie Woppsie.
Next; Usagi Yojimbo
And finally; Zatanna
Thursday, October 01, 2009
OFF TO BIRMINGHAM
Just getting ready for this year's British International Comics Show (BICS) in Brimingham. Off to Brum tomorrow. I'll be at the Eclectic Micks table with PJ Holden, Stephen Mooney and Will Sliney. I'll have original art from 28 Days Later, copies of #1 and the above Eclectic Micks sketchbook (which looks lov-er-ly as you can see above) all for sale. I'll most likely be at the Classical Comic table at some stage too.
Really looking forward to the con. I always have a blast at Brum.
Dec.
PS. I think i'll be charging (a little) for sketches this year, but if ye buy any of the above, i'll do one for free.
Just getting ready for this year's British International Comics Show (BICS) in Brimingham. Off to Brum tomorrow. I'll be at the Eclectic Micks table with PJ Holden, Stephen Mooney and Will Sliney. I'll have original art from 28 Days Later, copies of #1 and the above Eclectic Micks sketchbook (which looks lov-er-ly as you can see above) all for sale. I'll most likely be at the Classical Comic table at some stage too.
Really looking forward to the con. I always have a blast at Brum.
Dec.
PS. I think i'll be charging (a little) for sketches this year, but if ye buy any of the above, i'll do one for free.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
COMIC RELATED INTERVIEW (ISSUE 2)
The second of my monthly interviews with David O' Leary from Comic Related has just gone online; this one about 28 Days Later #2 . Check it out here.
Dec.
The second of my monthly interviews with David O' Leary from Comic Related has just gone online; this one about 28 Days Later #2 . Check it out here.
Dec.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
ECLECTIC MICKS SKETCHBOOK
Don't that look nice?
I'm happy to report the Eclectic Micks sketchbook is on it's way.
Ages back at one of the Dublin cons, the idea was suggested that all us Irish lads working in comics should organize and put together a group sketchbook, since there was a decent group of us. Plans were made and of course, they fell by the wayside. Everyone was busy, and yet-another-project was a tough thing to add to an already busy plate for all. However, a few months ago we managed to organize ourselves into running a group blog, the Eclectic Micks blog, where we all contributed a sketch a week. Because of that output, we now have the material for the sketchbook we were originally planning on.
So, i'm delighted to say we've now compiled a 120 page sketchbook to be released in time for the British International Comics Show in October. Hopefully, then we'll organize an Irish launch soon after. Then, maybe be able to sell it online. I personally would love it if we had such a sketchbook every year, compiling the best of the material from the blog.
So, keep checking in here and on the Micks blog for news on the sketchbook. I personally can't wait to get my hands on a copy.
Dec.
Don't that look nice?
I'm happy to report the Eclectic Micks sketchbook is on it's way.
Ages back at one of the Dublin cons, the idea was suggested that all us Irish lads working in comics should organize and put together a group sketchbook, since there was a decent group of us. Plans were made and of course, they fell by the wayside. Everyone was busy, and yet-another-project was a tough thing to add to an already busy plate for all. However, a few months ago we managed to organize ourselves into running a group blog, the Eclectic Micks blog, where we all contributed a sketch a week. Because of that output, we now have the material for the sketchbook we were originally planning on.
So, i'm delighted to say we've now compiled a 120 page sketchbook to be released in time for the British International Comics Show in October. Hopefully, then we'll organize an Irish launch soon after. Then, maybe be able to sell it online. I personally would love it if we had such a sketchbook every year, compiling the best of the material from the blog.
So, keep checking in here and on the Micks blog for news on the sketchbook. I personally can't wait to get my hands on a copy.
Dec.
Monday, September 14, 2009
COMIC RELATED INTERVIEW
An interview i did with David O' Leary from Comic Related about 28 Days Later #1 has just gone online. It's the first of a series of interviews; the plan being to do one for each issue of the series. Check it out here.
An interview i did with David O' Leary from Comic Related about 28 Days Later #1 has just gone online. It's the first of a series of interviews; the plan being to do one for each issue of the series. Check it out here.
Friday, September 11, 2009
28 DAYS LATER #2 PREVIEW ONLINE
Just saw a big preview for 28 Days Later #2 just went online on Comic Book Resources. The issue is out next week. Didn't realize it would be out so soon. Check it out. First 3 pages below...
Just saw a big preview for 28 Days Later #2 just went online on Comic Book Resources. The issue is out next week. Didn't realize it would be out so soon. Check it out. First 3 pages below...
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
28 DAYS LATER #1 Page 9
I haven't been regularly posting of late. Apologies. Felt like the blog could do with a bit of a re-vamp so i changed the layout. Had been using the same one for about 3 years, so it was due a change.
Anyway, since #1 of 28 Days Later is out, i guess i can show any pages i want now, so here's page 9. I'm still pretty happy with this one. There was no dialogue of any kind in this page so there was more pressure on me to tell the story in pictures alone. That's always the aim mind; that you can follow the story by just looking at the art, but it's fairly uncommon for a writer to leave the storytelling of a page to an artist and not feel like dialogue is needed to support it. Since there was more attention to the art, i tried to make the panel layout a bit more interesting.
Also, my good friend (and fellow Eclectic Mick) Will Sliney has a comic written by Dave Hendrick in the Zuda Comics competition this month called The Symptoms. Check it out and give it your vote won't ya?
Dec.
I haven't been regularly posting of late. Apologies. Felt like the blog could do with a bit of a re-vamp so i changed the layout. Had been using the same one for about 3 years, so it was due a change.
Anyway, since #1 of 28 Days Later is out, i guess i can show any pages i want now, so here's page 9. I'm still pretty happy with this one. There was no dialogue of any kind in this page so there was more pressure on me to tell the story in pictures alone. That's always the aim mind; that you can follow the story by just looking at the art, but it's fairly uncommon for a writer to leave the storytelling of a page to an artist and not feel like dialogue is needed to support it. Since there was more attention to the art, i tried to make the panel layout a bit more interesting.
Also, my good friend (and fellow Eclectic Mick) Will Sliney has a comic written by Dave Hendrick in the Zuda Comics competition this month called The Symptoms. Check it out and give it your vote won't ya?
Dec.
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