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2011 Year in Review

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:20:32 +0000

2011 was definitely an interesting ride. Earlier in the year, I got to meet Laura Vandervoort (a.k.a. Supergirl) in a recent convention. (She was as sweet as pie!) Also in 2011, sigmatestudio.com was fortunate enough to interview and showcase the talents of some amazing artists!

Thanks to all the below artists for their time and absolutely amazing contributions :

It’s really hard to pick a single piece in 2011 which so much great artwork but after a tough time, Frank Kadar’s coloured Arkham piece was my choice. (Definitely Joker’s crazy eyes that made it memorable!)

So what’s waiting in 2012? Well it’s a blockbuster year for comic movies with Avengers bringing all the characters from Marvel’s shared universe and the Nolan’s final chapter in the Batman Trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises. Both trailers are incredible and the 7min prologue with Bane is buzzing up the anticipation.

Hope it’s a great 2012 for everyone. Be good!

Batman – Arkham Asylum Montage by Frank Kadar

admin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:32:51 +0000

Featured artist Frank Kadar is showcasing the colouring on his amazing Batman – Arkham Asylum piece with notable villains from Batman’s Rogues Gallery. The sketch was completed almost 2 years ago and is really brought to life with the stunning colours!

Original Sketch :

Initial Colouring :

Harley Quinn :
I’m a bigger fan of Harley in the Jester costume but she looks pretty fine dressed as a nurse in this picture.

Poison Ivy :

Joker :
The trick with the Joker is in the eyes. He needs those crazy, sadistic eyes to make him menacing otherwise he’s really just another guy with clown facepaint. Frank really nailed the eyes in this piece!

Final :
The final result is amazing, Frank manages to integrate the blacks with the bright colours of the villains’ costumes. Although Batman has the centre position, it’s the rogues who takes the centre stage! When I first saw the original artwork I thought it was fantastic but am blown away by the extra dimension the colours add.

If you like his work, Frank currently has some FULL COLOUR SKETCH CARD Commissions on eBay. This is a great opportunity to own an original piece of his artwork. It’s a rare chance, so make sure you get in quick with Frank!

Psylocke ACEO by Dion Hamill

admin — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 02:38:21 +0000

A Psylocke ACEO current on eBay by Dion Hamill. This is one is gouache on stiff illustration board. I prefer Psylocke over the previous Cyclops ACEO. This pose seems a little more dynamic!

Green Lantern Ryan Renolds by Michael Bridges

admin — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:42:08 +0000

Michael Bridges (who previously painted an amazing Heath Ledger Joker) has painted an amazing Green Lantern based on the costume in the upcoming DC movie with Ryan Renolds. This piece is currently on sale at eBay so be sure to make an offer on this rare opportunity.

Green Lantern Painting :

Black Cat ACEO by Dion Hamill – eBay

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:51:57 +0000

Featured artist Dion Hamill recently had a Wonder Woman ACEO up on eBay. Another one of his auctions worth highlighting is an amazing Black Cat piece. (Click on the picture to be taken to the auction!) It’s a rare opportunity to win an piece of original artwork so remember to bid high and bid often!

Jokers by Michael Bridges

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:01:21 +0000

Michael Bridges who previously completed a Heath Ledger tribute piece, has recently finished a Three Jokers piece showing Jack, Cesar Romero and Heath. Check out the progress from sketch to final product here.