Creating a Graphic Novel : Art – Food – Photography

When some people think of graphic novels, they think of comics and balk at the thought of reading a “superhero comic“. Blog site pornokitsch provides a couple of great recommendations to get people into the medium who may not want to read the standard “superhero stops evil bad guy” plot. I agree with his picks […]

Another Green Tea Ice-Cream from a sushi shop in Sydney’s northern suburbs. Except this time wafers instead of cornflakes were used and this version was topped with fresh strawberries. The ice-cream was home made and was very delicious!

This will be the first of many posts focused on comic writing (graphic novels). Comic writing is a very different art form from a short story, novel or even a movie script. Like all forms of writing, there are things that various people extol you should or shouldn’t do. Over the next few months, I […]

Gamer chick and New York resident Heather Ryerson has provided two pieces to showcase her work. Love the manga influences in the work especially the big eyes! Her colouring in both pieces are great although very different, with the first a darker style in the moon glow and the second much softer as though in […]

In support of the March of Dimes, Troy Parke will be attending the Sports card / Collectible show at the Tacoma Mall Days Inn in Tacoma, Washington on Saturday, March 7, 2009. The below sketch card will be donated. In addition Troy will be sketching for fans from 10am – 5pm with all proceeds benefiting […]

In support of the March of Dimes, Troy Parke will be attending the Sports card / Collectible show at the Tacoma Mall Days Inn in Tacoma, Washington on Saturday, March 7, 2009. The below sketch card will be donated. In addition Troy will be sketching for fans from 10am – 5pm with all proceeds benefiting […]

In support of the March of Dimes, Troy Parke will be attending the Sports card / Collectible show at the Tacoma Mall Days Inn in Tacoma, Washington on Saturday, March 7, 2009. The below sketch card will be donated. In addition Troy will be sketching for fans from 10am – 5pm with all proceeds benefiting […]

Jarrod a good friend of mine, has allowed me to post some of his life drawing work. His work is impressive to say the least. The shading and how certain parts of the face is illuminated and the shadows gives it real depth. I’m especially fond of his hand detail, it’s very difficult to draw […]

Sometime last year I posted a photo of a Green Tea Cappucino with heart design on the froth. On a recent visit I noticed the design had been changed to flowers. Still tastes great! Troy Parke : Also previous featured artist Troy Parke will be at the Sports Cards / Collectibles Show at the Tacoma, […]