Creating a Graphic Novel : Art – Food – Photography

I’ve posted a few iPhone Wallpapers including Zatanna by Dean Juliette and Supergirl by Cedric Poulat. From an image by Phoenix by David Enciso, I like how the dark colours and flames of sit as the wallpaper.

It’s been a while since I last caught up with featured artist James Nguyen. He was nice enough to allow me to showcase a couple of his pin-ups of some hot women from both Marvel and DC. I definitely like the Elektra pose best, although Zatanna (in terms of look) is my favourite DC character.

Elektra :

Zatanna :

Rogue :

Huntress :

So James . . what have you been up to since the interview?

I’ve continued to attend comic book conventions and continued meeting new and exciting creators on their way to the top. I started doing artwork for a role playing game company and that’s been satisfying to see my artwork in print. I recently finished up a zombie anthology called FUBAR with a bunch of very talented indy creators. It will be offered in the September Preview so please check it out and order one (order code: SEP100743). I’m currently working on a book about a vigilante called Absolution with the frontmen of the band Showbread. Its good to get back to drawing sequential art. Its challenging and rewarding at the same time.

When is Absolution slated for release?

Absolution (although we may have to change the title because of the Avatar Press comic). We’re hoping issues will be available on their website by November/December.

That’s excellent! I’ll be sure to be on the lookout later in the year. Anything else in the pipeline?

I’ve also been mentioned in DJ Coffman’s eBook coming out Septmeber 30th called CASH FOR CARTOONIST.

Thanks again for your time and sending through the pin-ups!

To contact James email jamesq75 [at] verizon.net
Be sure to check out :

• James’ Website
• Art for Sale

For some nostalgia, I have put up the various featured artists’ impression of Phoenix, one of Marvel’s iconic characters. Would love to hear your thoughts on which ones you liked! You can click on the heading to see the original post it appeared in.

Phoenix – David Enciso

Phoenix – Troy Parke

Lady Death artist Di Amorim has more great original artwork on offer on eBay. (Check last post for some of the previous highlights.) Make sure you get your bids in or you might miss out on some amazing pieces, click on the picture below to link to the auction.

Powergirl :

Goblin Queen :

Phoenix :

So Di, how long have you been drawing for?

I’ve been drawing comics professionally since 2000.

How would you describe your artwork?

My artistic style is still developing. I still don’t have an own style yet but I am getting closer. It’s a little difficult being self taught but I have received fantastic advice from the great Ed Benes.

Ed Benes is remarkable!
Who else are your inspiration?

Jim Lee, Frank Miller, George Perez, Jose Garcia Lopez, Mike Mignola, Dave Mazzucchely, Silvestri, Capullo, Joe Kubert and many others.

Any published works out there?

For several years I was the regular designer of the lady death, Pandora vs Hellina, Jungle Fantasy, Belladonna and Unholy working with Avatarpress. I’ve also done work Chaos Comics and others.

Wow that’s an amazing list of titles you have worked on. Any special project you are working on at the moment?

I have a character in development – “Call: Aby – Sex and Murder” for the the publisher quadrixeditora. Check out the link for more details.

Thanks for your time!
Can’t wait to see more of your work and good luck with the auctions.

For more of Di Amorim (or for commision details) :

• DeviantArt
• Blogspot

Di Amorin will be the next featured artist on this site. I thought it would be great to provide a quick sneak peek on some of the amazing work he did on Lady Death – War of the Winds. Check back very soon on this site for the full interview and more amazing art from Di Amorim to showcase. Be sure to check out his eBay Auctions to pick up a piece of original art!

Page 20 :

Page 18 (Sketch) :

Page 18 :

Be sure to check out Di Amorim’s Deviant Artpage!

Upcoming featured artist Di Amorim (who’s done some amazing Lady Death work!) has some amazing original art available on his eBay Site. As you know, good artwork is always hard to find so bid high and bid often! You can click on any of the pictures to be taken directly to the auctions. I personally love the Black Widow one!

Black Widow :

Kitty Pride :

Mary Jane and Black Cat :

A while ago I posted a photo of a Gargoyle sitting atop Notre Dame in Paris. I liked how this photo turned out, especially the Paris cityscape in the background. There’s a few photos I’ve listed on my eBay page, bid high and often if you like ‘em or just click on the below photo.

Notre Dame Gargoyle :

More artwork on sale from featured artist Dean Juliette. Check out his eBay Site to see all the artwork he is on offer. (You can also click on the sketches below to be taken to respective auction.) The Rogue sketch is easily my favourite, very sexy pose and detailed!

Rogue (X-Men) :

Elektra :

Psyclocke :

Previous featured artist Jamie Tyndall is showcasing another amazing Wonder Woman Rolling Stones Cover. I love the overlay of his sketch onto a cover template! Especially love the detail on the corset. To own a copy of own of Jamie Tyndall’s incredible prints visit his eBay site. Remember to bid high and bid often!

Wonder Woman – Rolling Stones Cover :

Wonder Woman – Sketch 1 :

Wonder Woman – Sketch 2 :

For more of Jamie’s work visit :

• Jamie’s Website
• Deviantart

Thought it would be great to also showcase previous covers by Jamie :

Wonder Woman – Esquire :

Wonder Woman – Rolling Stone :

Was doing some shopping over the weekend and I came across the Twilight action figure set. While most of the other characters had cool “special abilities” like super strength or super speed, I think poor Bella got ripped off. I doubt I would class being Accident Prone or Attracts Bad Luck as special abilities.