Category: Illustration
Family Circus Creator Bil Keane Dies
Bil Keane, the creator of the one-panel comic FAMILY CIRCUS, passed away from congestive heart failure on Nov. 8, 2011 at his home Paradise Valley, Arizona (via The Huffington Post).
Early Signed Walt Disney Drawing Going To Public Auction
On November 29th and 30th at the Atlantis Casino Resort in Reno, Nevada, Holabird and Kagin Americana will give collectors the opportunity to bid on a unique collection that shows the genesis of a career and man that has become a worldwide icon in the world of entertainment.
Vaughn, Millar, Gibbons Team on Secret Service Comic
Director Matthew Vaughn, comic book writer Mark Millar and WATCHMAN artist Dave Gibbons are teaming up for the comic THE SECRET SERVICE, reports Heat Vision.
'Digital Painting Fundamentals with Corel Painter 12': Welcome to Painter 12 - Part 1
Scrat Art Featured in Established Contemporary Art Auction
Esteemed French auction house Cornette de Saint Cyr will hold its much-anticipated sale of contemporary art to collectors from around the world on October 23, 2011 in Druot-Montaigne during the FIAC festival of modern art in Paris.
'Secrets of Corel Painter Experts': Dwayne Vance
In this excerpt, ride along with transportation designer Dwayne Vance as he shows us how he creates really cool cars.
Dice Tsutsumi’s Sketchtravel Art Project is Auctioning a Masterpiece of Art History
Recently, I had an opportunity to talk to Daisuke “Dice” Tsutsumi, whom many of you know as a driving force behind the Totoro Forest Project and most recently, the Sketchtravel charity art project. An accomplished artist who spends his days applying his formidable skills as an art director at Pixar Animation Studios, Dice gave me an inside look at the unprecedented Sketchtravel sketch book, a historic collection of sketches which is being auctioned off this coming October 17th.
Bill Plympton to Have First New York Gallery Exhibition
Ellen Sragow, curator/owner of Sragow Gallery, is pleased to announce: “Bill Plympton: “The King of Indie Animation" Exhibit and Sale of his Hand Drawn Works from the 1980’s to the present.”
Ballistic Publishing Releases EXOTIQUE 7
Every year Ballistic Publishing invites digital artists to contribute their best character creations to its EXOTIQUE series.
Fringe Digital Comic Series Debuts
Just in time for the start of its fourth season on September 23, critically acclaimed TV show FRINGE (Fridays 9/8c on FOX) debuted today a new digital comic series “Beyond the Fringe.”
'Secrets of Corel Painter Experts': Torsten Wolber
In this excerpt, Torsten Wolber leads readers through the steps from initial sketch to finished digital painting.
Ziggy Creator Tom Wilson Dies
A Tribute to the Fallen
I have been going to Comic-Con on and off since ’94 and I have seen the change. Up to a few years ago, the Con, as it is now know, was the celebration of the comic book artist and writer. It celebrated a genre that had sustained since the turn of the last century.
'Secrets of Corel Painter Experts': Brian Haberlin
In the excerpt, Spawn artist Brian Haberlin takes readers through how he brings the comic to colorful life.
Gene Deitch Releases Chapter 3 of Roll the Credits!
Gene Deitch has released the third chapter, "Louis Desser & Gene D," of his blogbook, "Roll the Credits!"
Conan Director Chosen for Comic Book Series
CONAN THE BARBARIAN director Marcus Nispel has inked a deal with Liquid Comics to create a comic book series titled THE CHOSEN, reports Deadline.com.
Jack Kirby Estate Appeals Marvel Court Win
The estate of Jack Kirby has filled an appeal against the decision of a U.S. District Court judge in favor of Marvel, reports Deadline.com.
Digital Version Of Neon Genesis Evangelion Launches On VIZ Manga App
VIZ Media has announced the digital launch today of the acclaimed sci-fi manga (graphic novel) masterpiece, NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, on VIZManga.com and the VIZ Manga App for the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
Snow White Writer Taking on Emily Strange
Melisa Wallack, who wrote Relativity's untitled Snow White project, has been hired by Universal to write its adaptation of EMILY STRANGE, reports Heat Vision.
Mutts Coming to the Big Screen Thanks to Fox
20th Century Fox is developing an animated feature version of the comic strip MUTTS, reports Heat Vision.
Catdog Creator Art Show Opening at Nick Studios
A showing of paintings and drawings from CATDOG creator Peter Hannan will open at Nickelodeon Studios.
VIZ Media, Autodesk Team On Art For Hope To Benefit Japan Disaster Relief
VIZ Media, the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in the North America, announced today a collaboration with Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) to create a limited edition digital art book anthology that will be sold through VIZ Media’s Manga App, with 100% of VIZ Media’s net proceeds going to support disaster relief efforts in Japan.
NBCUniversal to Promote Stan Lee's Guardian
NBCUniversal has taken an equity stake in Stan Lee's hockey superhero property THE GUARDIAN PROJECT, reports Variety.