Jun 18

Rare drawings from artist George Bridgman, inspiration to Norman Rockwell

Rare drawings from artist George Bridgman, inspiration to Norman Rockwell
… at Rockefeller Center), painter-muralist Gifford Beal, comic creator Will Eisner, illustrator Edmund F. Ward, illustrator Andrew Loomis, artist/teacher Kimon Nicolaides (known for his widely-used book, The Natural Way to Draw), abstractionist …
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Inspectors on fleetwide hunt for anything offensive
Some were obvious: porn, profanity-laced comics, torture videos and even a pubic hair placed in a logbook. But they also removed milder items, such as copies of an … Other debatable items: World War II-era aircraft nose art, a Princess Leia action …
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Talent spotters: Camberwell Degree Show 2013
Camberwell College of Arts's degree show is open to the public this week and includes work from photography, illustration, design, painting and sculpture graduates. There are hundreds of … There were some excellent graphic novels and comic art on …
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Jun 06

Rachel Rising Characters Were Secretly in Strangers in Paradise

Rachel Rising Characters Were Secretly in Strangers in Paradise
In the issue, Katina Choovanski (Katchoo) holds one of her first major gallery shows, and among the numerous splash pages of people responding to her art, or simply captioned looks at her paintings, you get the page seen at right (in the book), which …
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HASSAN PATTERSON
When I wasn't looking at record covers and listening to music I was always watching cartoons on television and reading comic books. Guys like John Buscema … “Rick taught me a lot about painting and the art of selling it,” he tells me. When asked to …
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May 07

Latest Painting Comic Book Art News

Video: Dash Shaw Doesn't Want to Go to Parties
“Comics, you know, occupy an orchestrated, really theatrical land,” says the comic-book artist Dash Shaw, standing over the slop sink in his Brooklyn studio as he pours himself a fifth cup of coffee. “It has such an advantage over just painting, or …
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New comics releases include several superhero debut issues and an impressive
Over the past few years, more and more high-profile creators have been making their way to Image Comics, and Frank Quitely is the latest comic-book all-star to make his debut at the publisher with Jupiter's Legacy. Written by controversial blowhard …
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Exciting New Gallery Exhibits Solo Work by Pompano Beach Surreal and Pop
Since the age of four he has immersed himself in art and creativity. From comic books to graffiti, his style has matured into a blend of Urban Surrealism and Pop Art. His illustrations and paintings aim to peek interest, send a message, or pay homage …
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'G-Man' creator talks with students about comic books
Acme will offer 52 comic books this year and will present 18 comic book artists from across the country drawing free sketches. There also will be face painting, superheroes and contests. Parts Unknown in Greensboro will offer about 50 comics, and …
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Feb 15

Latest Painting Comic Book Art News

79 Students Win Visual Art Awards
Millburn Township Public School students have won 79 Visual Art awards in the prestigious 2013 Northern NJ Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition. … Ryan Sunada-Wong- Gold Key-Comic Art … Altenburger – Gold Key- Mixed Media; Natasha …
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14 Succulent Works of Chocolate Art, From Ruscha's Room to Abramovic's Lips
… Valentine's Day-related, the Dutch design/art duo's macabre short video puts a darkly comic twist on “I'll melt with you” — in just under three minutes of anthropomorphic horror, we watch three chocolate bunnies, in three different pastel-painted …
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'Artists Assemble' at Union City comic book and art festival
The festival, the first of its kind for the museum, is themed "The Avengers" and features artwork and paintings based on the popular comic book series. A few superheros are also on the scene taking pictures with roughly two dozen fans enjoying the …
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Feb 10

Distress Marker demo

I’m comic book artist Brett Weldele. I demo Distress Ink as a 100% solution for creating interesting works of art. I draw with it. I paint with it. I spray with it, etc. If you have questions, post them here, or hit me up on Twitter. Music by Brett Weldele
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Comic Book Heart (Nail Polish Art Tutorial)

If you’re into comic book art, then this comic book heart is just the thing for you! Check out a quick and easy way to do a sheer lay-over effect on a hot pink heart :) ! Tools Used: – Silky Polish – Erie Isle – Silky Polish – Daylight Yoryu – Silky Polish – Viole Serenade – Paint Brush – Silky Wet Look Topper Enjoy! xoxo Janna
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Jan 29

Drawing Black Widow: with Todd Nauck at SDCC

Comic book artist Todd Nauck has worked at DC, Marvel & Image. Check out this Black Widow sketch he did for me at San Diego Comic Con. Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com Subscribe to the vlog channel: www.youtube.com Join me on Facebook: tinyurl.com Cartoon Block PO Box 7461 Northridge, CA 91327 Music by: www.youtube.com www.youtube.com
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Jan 06

Latest Painting Comic Book Art News

Also in Books
In fact it was Sam who was instrumental in giving a start to the Kildare writer's career: he recommended him to his own publisher, John Calder, who brought out Higgins' first book, Felo de Se, in 1960. This new book, 52 years later, is his 16th …
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Quartet – review
Second, the seemingly idyllic life the inmates spend singing, reading and painting in the house's beautiful grounds, shot to give the place an elegiac, autumnal tone by the cinematographer John de Borman. Third, the group dynamics of this disparate …
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