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DCnU: Justice League

Administrator — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:38:26 +0000

Justice League DCnU

With all the renditions I’ve done based on DC’s relaunch in the fall, this one was inevitable. I present my version of Justice League!

First of all, the layout isn’t anything original. This looks exactly like a hundred group attack shots I’ve done. But sometimes the typical works. I also love paying homage to Garcia-Lopez iconic Justice League marketing group shots.

Also, a lot of cheats with this one since we’ve only seen a handful of these redesigns. Even basing it on Jim Lee’s JL cover, it’s still hard to do an interpretation, especially with Cyborgs new look. So I applied heavy shadows in parts and created new detail in others.

But another fun Justice League piece to put together. And if you’ve been living under the proverbial rock: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Aquaman, Flash, and Cyborg.

DC Character Sketches June 2011

Administrator — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:59:40 +0000

Here are some of my more recent comic book character sketches, most based on new art released for DC’s relaunch this fall. I enjoy reinterpreting the new costume designs. The Green Lantern Corps sketch was done to celebrate the upcoming movie, which I am eagerly anticipating.

Atom (for Outcast Studios Forum)

Administrator — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:18:10 +0000

Wonder Woman vs Cheetah

Administrator — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:25:17 +0000

Wonder Woman vs Cheetah

Second of my “versus” ink study series. It’s everyone’s favorite girl-on-girl, Wonder Woman vs. Cheetah. Pencil layout & ink on 9×12 bristol.

Cyborg Fight!

Administrator — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:13:00 +0000

Cyborg vs Cyborg

This will be the first in a new series of inked sketches where characters just beat the beejeezus out of each other. The first bout is between Cyborg Superman and Teen Titan Cyborg, a match I don’t believe I’ve ever seen in print.

DC: Deaths

Administrator — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:55:05 +0000

I got inspired after watching the newly released “Batman: Under the Red Hood”, so I began with that stark image everyone remembers from “A Death in the Family”. And of course in keeping with this morbid theme, my version of the final page from Superman #75 followed.

Both pieces: pencil layout, pen and ink on 9×12 bristol.

Ink Studies Series: DC Hotties

Administrator — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:28:13 +0000

Ink and figure drawing series featuring the ladies of the DC Universe
Pen & Ink on 9×12 bristol

Ink Studies Series: DC3-Young Titans & Resurrections

Administrator — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:23:57 +0000

Ink Studies Series: DC3
Pen & Ink on 9×12 Bristol

Wow, that was a long hiatus!!!

Administrator — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:39:08 +0000

I’m back!

Not only that, I’m back with new stuff!

Check ‘em out! And check back often!

-Teej-

Inking Studies Series: DC3

Administrator — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:34:11 +0000

In my effort to practice inking techniques, I created this series of illustrations based on DC Comics characters in thematic groups of 3. These are mostly done on 9×12 bristol board using both Pitt pens and Prismacolor fine point pens in varying sizes.