Blank Covers
Got these bad mamma-jammas (mostly) inked a few weeks ago. Have a look, won’t you?
The Avengers, assembled. This is the not quite finished one. Was using a pen that was too big for some of the small stuff. So I gotta hunt up a .3 or .35, depending on which brand I use, to get those parts. Was using the .6 for these.
She-Hulk! I used a model for this one. She had no muscle mass at all though (or boobage really), so I had figure that out myself. Turned out okay I think.
I have no idea when it’ll be coming, but trade bait will be coming next. Maybe. Until then, back to the drawing board.
Drawing in the Dark…
In The Meantime…
I got seven packages sent out on Feb. 29th. Hopefully they’ve all reached their destinations by now. In the meantime, I finally broke out of the writing funk briefly and got nearly 1000 words in on Missionworks one night, but mostly I’ve been getting my art on. And it has mostly just been one big picture. I recently started watching Ring Ka King, and I absolutely love it. It’s a TNA-backed Indian wrestling promotion. So I had the big idea to take a 9″x12″ piece of cardstock and cram as much of the roster as possible on that thing. I’m only maybe 30% done with it, and it’s taking forever to find the right pics, but here’s a preview, if you missed it on Twitter the other day.
First Ring Ka King champ Matt Morgan, Commissioner Jazzy Lahoria & his bodyguard the Deadly Danda, and Ring Ka King goodwill ambassador and apparently a rather famed cricketer Harbhajan Singh.
Singh again, The Sheiks, & Alyssa Flash/Raisha Saeed.
It was too big to fit in the scanner, so I had to do multiple scans of different parts. Anyway, there ya go. Not much of a post, but it’s something. Hopefully I’ll finally get to the trade bait from COMC soon. Until then, back to the drawing board.
Drawing in the dark…
Mac and Trouble Sketch Cards
I got all my Mac and Trouble cards approved, which means I can post ‘em up. And I figure it’s been way too long since I posted something. So, enjoy.
Here they are in inked form..
The red bordered cards are the regulars..
The border colors were purr-ly to make it easier to scan. Also, cat puns..
The blue borders are my artist proofs..
I'm rather proud of this last one. Do you know recognize what I'm parodying?
Not too bad, eh? Hopefully more posts about things and stuff coming soon.
Until our next…
I’ll Get Back to Baseball Cards Eventually…
They are really boring me right now though, Diamond Giveaway site aside. The only cards I’ve purchased this month that I’ve really enjoyed were the blasters of Panini Americana. Everything else I should’ve left on the shelf. The first Americana blaster has been scanned and will be posted up in the near future, but today feels like a sketch card dump post kinda day. So sit back, relax, and get ready to enjoy some serviceable art!
Goku!
Batwoman!
King Felix! On a decoy card.
Green Lantern John Stewart!
Vampirella!
Ricky Romero! Also on a decoy, but one with a non-slick side, so I was able to use my normal lighter pencil on it. Hopefully you can see it somewhat okay.
Dani Moonstar! (X-Men)
Supergirl!
Starfire!
Rukia! (Bleach)
Well, there ya go. Most of it is for sale or trade. Inquire within. Thanks for stopping by. Next time, a blaster’s worth Americana.
Until our next…
The X-Men Blank Variant Cover… It Is Finished
Pencils..
Inks..
Almost colored..
Colors Finished.. L-R: Jubilee, Storm, Wolverine, Cyclops, Pixie, Angel, Emma Frost. Whatcha think?
Until our next…
It’s a Sketch Card Kinda Day
Huh? What’s this? A post with recentish sketch cards completely ready to go? Did the blog fairy type this up when I wasn’t paying attention? No, I vaguely remember doing this myself for a rainy day. So seeing as it rained steadily all day today, let’s post it! All cards for sale or trade.
A scan of the Batum sketch card..
A really old card of Dawnstar (Legion of Superheroes) I finally got around to coloring. I kinda like how the super simple color job turned out. Only used about five different colors..
Jayna of the Wonder Twins and SuperFriends..
Now officially known as the "Ultimo Cup Card". Also, look! Random sunflower seeds!
Kirk and Janeway..
Me make pretty…
Odds, Ends, Updates and Highlights
Hey. Wassup? Got some random stuff to hit on, so here goes.
First, there is one slot left in The Daily Dimwit‘s Ovation Case Group Break! One team of your choice and a second to be randomed off, for $30. Go for it!
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Next, I’ve gotten into trade talks with all of the following recently! Cardboard Collections, The Good Dimwit again, Things are Funner Here, the legendary Night Owl, Argyled Plaschke, The Lost Collector, Potch Wheeler, Nomo’s Sushi Platter, Too Many Vergrandersons, Cards on Cards, Offy and more! I know what you’re thinking. Why do I always get myself in so over my head with trades that at least a couple will end up taking forever? Well, this time I’m not in over my head (it just looks that way). Every single person up there has most of their cards set aside for them already. Once finalized (three already are), these will start going out in June.
Stuff for Marie and Cardboard Conundrum is pretty much ready to go and just needs sent. I’m pretty sure that despite my extreme brokeness, I will be able to send these towards the end of the week after the weather breaks (it’s storming something fierce as I type this).
On top of all that, I think I’ll finally be sending what I believe are my last four horrendously long overdue trades in the near future as well.
Finally, check back this evening to see what football cards I have available. I should at least have most of my swatches and autos listed by then.
Oh, and for the sake of having a picture in this post, here’s a look at my latest artistic endeavor:
Pencils on the X-Men blank variant cover I picked up on Free Comic Book Day, which wasn't even close to free. L-R: Jubilee, Storm, Wolverine, Cyclops, Pixie, Angel, Emma Frost.
That’s all for now. Seeya.
Jubilee is a vampire now. Vampires are cool.
The League
Finished the rest of my Justice League sketch cards. Timely too, being as I am down to $29.00 for the rest of the month (even a cheap computer isn’t cheap). If anybody has ever considered buying any pre-made cards or commissioning a piece from me, this would be swell time to do it! Anyway, have a looksie at my wares:
Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter, Plastic Man, Aquaman, The Flash
Hal & Ollie came out pretty nice, especially GL. I think I shaded the guardian of Sector 2814 with little bit better touch than Green Arrow.
Green Arrow has a tiny bit of open space I need to do something with. The target in the background is for “social relevance” purposes, by the way. 
Martian Manhunter got a bit of shading, and the green I used on him seems to have lightened up a touch somehow.
I added the stretching to Plas after I already colored the head shot part. I’m thinking I should shade him too, but I dunno. The solid flat colors seem to work.
I was using my new brush-tipped pen on Aquaman, and with the bright colors of his hair and costume, the thicker lines give him an oddly cartoony look. Unsure if it works, but I’m not hating it.
Also brush-tip penned The Flash, before Aquaman actually. Looked okay I guess, but I totally messed up his skin tone. Accidentally used the wrong marker, so I finished it off and then tried going over it several times, ever-so-slightly lightening it up, but not nearly enough. So I shaded his costume and the background extra dark to match and hopefully make it not so horrible.
What do you think of them, this Justice League?
I’ll give you all six for $30.
Quick Sketch Card Post
I finished up the couple sketch cards I started the other night, so I thought I’d share them real quick since they pertain to some of you.
Nicolas Batum mixed media sketch card
Busted out my new watercolor pencils for the first time on this one. The only markers are on his name in the corner, the pic itself is all the watercolor pencils (except for the outline in pen). I think it turned out pretty nice for a first attempt at something different.
Now things get a little weird. I debated on just letting it be a surprise, but I think it’s too crazy to not show off here myself. So here goes.
That's right...
The ULTIMATE cup card. What more need be said? I’ll just let that sink in and get back to coloring more cards. Thanks for stopping by. 
Thank you and goodnight.
