Creating a Graphic Novel : Art – Food – Photography

For Christmas, I managed to sneak in one of Pasquale’s artwork. Now I have the opportunity of posting up more, showcasing his works on The One. His preliminary sketch is brilliant, capturing the movement of the horse as the rider pulls back on the reins. The final colours are muted but excellent.
Preliminary Sketch :

Detailed Sketch [...]

Dead Future Issue #1 created by the Grim Crew debuted at Baltimore Comic Con October 10th-11th. Issue #2 to be officially released Nov 9. I was lucky enough to read a preview copy and it’s a fantastic anthology of zombie stories told with the most incredible artwork from using photo style to more traditional pencils. [...]

Featured artist Jamie Tyndall is able to combine sketches with some digital graphics to create the most impressive artwork. His sequential artwok on Supernatural High is a perfect showcase.
Cover :
Standard sketches with a pentagram in the background. It’s a wonderful fusion of different techniques.

Interior :

Some fantastic pencils. The details are incredible, especially one of the [...]

Back in September I showcased Bayonetta by Jame Tyndall for a Wizard competition. Jamie also did this incredible Rolling Stone with Wonder Woman as a feature. I don’t think why the song “Papa was a rolling stone” popped in my head but it’s not leaving. Arrgh!
Final Cover :

Sketch

So where are you from? How did you [...]

Yohann Schepacz (a.k.a. OYO!) is a freelancer in the entertainment and publishing industry for 4 years where he has worked as art director, concept artist and illustrator. His showcase piece covers original sketch to final completed piece.

When you were growing up what did you want to do?
I was born with a voice. My parents [...]

Previous featured artist Kirk Lindo has completed a Lady Death (created by Brian Pulido) piece. It’s the cover of an exclusive Baltimore Comic Con Lady Death: Dragon Wars #1 – Halloween Edition. If you’re at Baltimore Comic Con, remember to say “Hi” to Brian and pick up this comic! Speaking of Halloween, there’s going to [...]

Previous featured artist Sean Harrington did an amazing step by step photoshop tutorial for this site. He’s released a new comic Spying with Lana : Year One which is definitely worth checking out.

How did you come up with the idea for “Spying with Lana”?
I first got the idea for Lana when my brother and I [...]

Keith Dotson was also kind of enough to show us the tools of his trade and walk through a quick tutorial of a concept to final piece.

A) #102 Crowquill
B) Mirado HB pencil
C) Lead holder with a 2H
D) .05 Mephisto HB
E) 4h pencil
F) Magic Rub eraser
G) Kneaded eraser
H) Micron Pigma disposable tech pens 01, 05 & [...]

From previous featured artist Keith Dotson, another one of his works is Rogue (X-Men). This piece of original art is currently available on eBay (click here) so make a bid if you like his art! You can click on below picture to be taken to the auction page.
Final :

Artist and musician Keith Dotson is showcasing an impressive Flare final and sketch. He’s done work for a variety of small-press companies including illustrating a feature in Scary Monsters Magazine (circulation around 10,000 at the time) and Femforce from AC Comics. More of his work can be seen in a set of sketch cards for [...]