Dean has some work on auction now if interested :
Link to eBay auctions

Zatanna :

Wonder Woman :

Witchblade:

Looking forward to taking a little break as the holidays roll around. Still a lot of shows that I have to catch up on as well as a lot of reading. Dan Brown’s Lost Symbol has still been sitting patiently at my bedside table waiting to be read. It’s high on my list to do when the break from work arrives!

Coloured image :

Black and White image :

Really like this image and the details. Especially Wonder Woman’s free flowing hair and the little pumpkins used as earrings.

From Gilelvgren.com by Charles G. Martignette :
“Gil Elvgren (1914-1980) was the most important pin-up and glamour artist of the twentieth century. During his professional career, which began in the mid 1930s and lasted more than forty years, he established himself as the clear favorite of pin-up collectors and fans worldwide. Although most of his work was created for commercial use, it has been increasingly recognized as “real” art by many private collectors, dealers, galleries and museums. And indeed, though Elvgren has been considered as mainly a pin-up artist this last half-century, in reality he deserves recognition as a classical American illustrator whose career encompassed many different fields of commercial art. He was always a master in portraying feminine beauty, but his output was by no means confined to the calendar pinup industry.”

Baroness – Sketch

Baroness – Sketch

I’ve always had a thing for the Baroness. Maybe it’s the fact that’s she’s extremely hot, deliciously evil and wears glasses. Something about bad girls I suppose . . . This however does make an interesting contrast to Wonder Woman who’s really DC’s good girl.

Wonder Woman – Sketch

Wonder Woman – Esquire Cover

For more artwork :
http://jamietyndall.deviantart.com

For prints :
http://www.jamietyndall.com/collection/

Final Cover :

Sketch

So where are you from? How did you get into comics?

I’m a 70’s kid from Brantford, ON. I grew up on GIJOE and Star Wars. A cousin of mine got me hooked on comic book, mainly X-Men, as a teenager and I started drawing comics at around the same time. I guess I just never stopped!

How would you describe your artwork?

I enjoy the art of 1990’s to early 2000 comic books. I think it reflects in my work. One word to describe my art: detail. I love details in the characters and backgrounds. Since I also ink and colour my work, my love of details often comes back to bite me.

Did you pursue any specific path to follow your artwork?

I went to both UofT (University of Toronto) and Sheridan College in a co-studies program in Arts, Arts History. I did do some studio art while in school. As far as comic book art, I learned by referencing artists I enjoy and going to comic-con to meet artists and ask questions. I learned a lot at comic cons from Joel Gomez, Beth Sotelo and Alex Sinclair. They have been generous with their time and I thank them for that.

Who do you rate as your artistic influences?

I am inspired by the art of Jim Lee, J. Scott Campbell, Marc Silvestri and the late Michael Turner. For colours, I reference Peter S., Alex Sinclair and Beth Sotelo. If anyone references any of these artist in relation to my artwork, they’ll make my day.

Thanks for your time!
As well as letting me showcase your work. Keep watching this space as I will be getting more of Jamie’s work up.

For more artwork :
http://jamietyndall.deviantart.com

For prints :
http://www.jamietyndall.com/collection/

Parcel in mail :

Close up of the Emma Frost :

Love Free Comic Book Day. *happy sigh*

Besides Hello Kitty what do you do for fun?

I am a judo player going on two decades now and like to snowboard, draw, play with legos and (re)read comic books. My family is a big part of my life, so I am always blending time with them into my fun pursuits.

How would you describe your artwork?

Ugh – that’s a hard one for any artist.

I know it’s a tough question but it’s always nice to hear it from the artist’s point of view.

The host of Dr. Sketchy’s described my style as “every line means something… each line is vital with nothing extra added.” Other folks have called my approach “line art” or “sexy lines”. I can’t argue with that last one . . . its what I am trying to do.

Are you self-taught? Training?

I have always drawn, but I did not take formal art/design classes until college. I use how-to books, web tutorials, life drawing classes and ask other artists for suggestions and pointers. My philosophy is you can learn from everyone, even if it’s what NOT to do.

Artistic influences?

A look around my studio walls has work by: Patrick Nagel, Take Hama, Adam Hughes, Trent Parke, David Mack, Matt Tamaru, eboy, Travis Charest, Dan DeCarlo, tokidoki, Michael Schwab, Alphons Mucha, Shane Glines, Phil Noto and my daughter.

Thanks for your time and wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

For his artwork sample, Troy provided two Wonderwoman sketches for approval.

Sketch 1 :

Sketch 2 :

I much preferred Sketch 1 as it gave the character a better presence, like she was staring you down. Troy also mentioned “I can finish either one with an inking style that is more quick and loose (Dr. Sketchy’s) or more polished and slick.” I requested a Dr Sketchy’s still and the below is the finished result.

Final :

For more information on Troy check his website :
http://www.tparke.com/
or email him at troyparke [at] gmail.com

To meet Troy in person :
March 7 & 8
Sports Cards / Collectibles Show at the Tacoma, WA Days Inn
He will be donating sketchcards for the March of Dimes

April 4 & 5
Emerald City Comicon
http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/

This is a very different feel to Spidey by GW Fisher. There’s less movement in this piece compared to the the GW commission but it’s still incredible. Unfortunately I couldn’t get it inked at the time . . . something to look into in the future!

Check out more of his work at http://www.skrashdrawings.com

Background :
Generic Background

Characters :
Batman (left) / Wonder Woman (middle) / Superman (right)

Description :
Action picture of the 3. Very strong pose.

Update 19-Sep-08:
Found the original Preliminary Sketch! Post updated.