shart-work

[Pencilero]

Failed Iron Man redesigns for that Draw Off:
http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/ironman001.jpg
http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/ironman002.jpg
http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/ironman003.jpg

[Pencilero]

Captain Commando's Babyhead
http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/babyhead.jpg

A pal
http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/hugeretardedT.jpg

A Mystique redesign doodle:
http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/mystique.jpg

[Pencilero]

Failed Jamborees:

Ninja v. Pirate
http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/ninjavpirate.jpg
Pandas
http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/pandapool.jpg

Catwoman V. Black Cat doodle
http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/pussyfight.jpg

[Pencilero]

Pracitcing my anatomy after Cheetara draw-off bitching
http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/runner.jpg

Tim Sale style Catwoman:
http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/salecatwoman.jpg

She Hulk reaction doodle:
http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/shulkieoveralls.jpg

[Pencilero]

Self portraits, oh I hate me:
http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/scaryme.jpg

http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/scootfatty.jpg

Page o' crap:
http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/shulkiedoodles.jpg

[Pencilero]

"Hey guys, that's just my style" Spider-Man:
http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/spidurrman.jpg

At some point we was gonna draw the Thing around here:
http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/thething.jpg

For Howlers, and crap Transformer heads:
http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/vampirejack.jpg

[shoryukenmaster]

I enjoy your artwork. The first post with iron mans have a skew to them that really flattens out the images. And sometimes it seems like you are losing energy from the red pencil sketches that you have. That happens to be all the time though, so I have no advice as to how to fix that. Good stuff though. I look forward to seeing more.

-Brian

[nevermore]

I love the Deadpool Panda. :D

[tboardman]

Great "just my style" spidey!

[Spidey]

There's some really cool stuff in here. I like the runnning pose.

[geniuspen]

mmm...i like the design you did for ironman as well as your style very nice...keep it comin bro..goodluck!!

[Pencilero]

Slap some colors on it so the joke is more obvious:

http://pencilero.com/images/large/pandeadpool.jpg

[nevermore]

hehe, i love it! ;)

[Pencilero]

Monkeying around with Savage She-Hulk:

http://pencilero.com/images/large/shedoodles.jpg

I was trying to draw my Marvel entry, but I flubbed it all up. I draw too big on page. :(

Also trying to keep in mind the whole "Draw Comics the Marvel Way!" and using a bit more dynamic perspective.

[Karim]

I didn't know you could draw like that GAG2. The panda b/w version is awesome, the pirate pic and spiderman are great too. nice stuff

[Logan]

Pracitcing my anatomy after Cheetara draw-off bitching


lol

i like how reasonable critiques=bitching. good one.

[Pencilero]

I didn't know you could draw like that GAG2.

Heh heh - thanks. Yeah, I gotta stop being so damn lazy. Or clone myself.


i like how reasonable critiques=bitching. good one.

Late much? :P

Don't worry your pretty little head Lil' Lulu. If I didn't take the comments to heart I wouldn't bother boning up on my anatomy.

So nyah! :D

[Pencilero]

http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/tigra.jpg

Trying to get back on the horse. . .

[NickRocks]

There's some really cool stuff in here. I like the runnning pose.


agreed. its very relaxed and natural. my favorite of what ive seen so far.

not that the other stuff isnt good! count me inspired! :)

[Pencilero]

agreed. its very relaxed and natural. my favorite of what ive seen so far.

I appreciate the compliment, but it's a bit disconcerting as that image is a photo-reference and after watching the HTDCt Marvel Way; it reminded me that more exaggerated motions work better for primary colored funnybook stuff.

Though taken for what it is, photo-ref; I guess that's kosher. Still I'd hate to become Tim Bradstreet Jr. :P

[Juan2.0]

http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/tigra.jpg

Trying to get back on the horse. . .

She has no neck... :o

[Pencilero]

Her head's in the way! :P

[Pencilero]

I was bad at work today and did some doodling.

Here's how I feel after the past month of putting up with hacker's shit and Microsoft's gaping security holes:

http://pencilero.com/images/large/decemberme.jpg

And here's how I do a cherub / my guardian angel:

http://pencilero.com/images/large/guardian_angel.jpg

[Juan2.0]

Those last two are probably some of the best and most creative work I have seen come from you yet. More please. :)

[G-man_2000]

I really like your original characters. Very imaginative, I would like to see more work.

[Pencilero]

Trying to doodle more at work.

Monkeying around with some poses for the Feb Pulp Battle:

http://pencilero.com/images/large/zorro.jpg


Dragon and Alex:
http://pencilero.com/images/large/dragon_alex.jpg

Lobo:
http://pencilero.com/images/large/lobo.jpg

[Pencilero]

Swamp Thing & Abby:

http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/swampthing_abby.jpg

Still practicing with that god damned Kuretake brush pen. OMG! It's nuts.

I cheated and used a Micron .005 pen for Abby's face. I'm weak, Loston give me strength! :P

[Juan2.0]

Swamp Thing & Abby:

http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/swampthing_abby.jpg

Still practicing with that god damned Kuretake brush pen. OMG! It's nuts.

I cheated and used a Micron .005 pen for Abby's face. I'm weak, Loston give me strength! :PWhy is he making her touch his weiner? :p

[blamito]

Why is he making her touch his weiner? :p


Don't you mean his 'swamp thing'? :)

On a related note, I really like the angel/cherub one.

[Bongo]

i like th panda deadpool and your anatomy on the leg
good job

[Pencilero]

Spidermang, spidermang

http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/spiderman002.jpg

[Pencilero]

Catwoman birthday pic:

http://pencilero.com/images/large/catwomanbday.jpg

[Mat Major]

I like how you depicted her mask. It's reminiscent of the Halle Berry movie which, ya' know, was terrible and the costume was stupid...but I thought the mask was well done.

[Pencilero]

It's swiped from Tim Sale's Long Halloween design.

He tweaked it a bit for his CAtwoman series, but you can see it here (http://pencilero.com/images/large/catwomanbday.jpg).

[Pencilero]

http://pencilero.com/images/large/freepunisher.jpg

[Newlead]

ha...shart work!! It's actually showing promise, keep working out the kinks

[Pencilero]

Cry for Inks, Dawn!

http://pencilero.com/images/large/dawnpencils.jpg

Detail will be ironed out in ink.

[Pencilero]

Worktime doodle.
http://pencilero.com/images/large/gregatron.jpg

[Pencilero]

Remembering why I love to draw.

Linked for the nudititties, and bushosity. (http://pencilero.com/images/large/ksheera.jpg)

Practicing pencil tones.

[Pencilero]

http://pencilero.com/images/large/sketchbookpage001.jpg
http://pencilero.com/images/large/sketchbookpage002.jpg
http://pencilero.com/images/large/sketchbookpage003.jpg

[Pencilero]

http://pencilero.com/images/large/sketchbookpage004.jpg
http://pencilero.com/images/large/shulkie001.jpg
http://pencilero.com/images/large/skullshield.jpg

[Spidey]

Ooh, was that redskull for Mase's draw-off? It looks promising. I was gonna do Thor myself. I upload those sketches tomorry.

[Pencilero]

Yeah.

I figure it only fitting that Red Skull, Cap's greatest foe and peer end up with the shield.

I may ink it up in Mangle Studio.

[Pencilero]

http://pencilero.com/images/large/bizarropencils.jpg

[Mase]

http://pencilero.com/images/large/skullshield.jpg This would have rocked.

[Pencilero]

http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/cgsLordShaperDawn_small.jpg

[Pencilero]

http://pencilero.com/images/large/capnatominks.JPG

[Pencilero]

Fun with tablet PC!

Avec clothes:
http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/ksheera001.gif

Sans clothes:
http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/ksheera_n00d001.gif

Having a natural feeling digital means of drawing, and an diverse array of art tools at my finger tips helps better realize the images in my head. Now I can flesh out my character designs in earnest! :D

[Pencilero]

http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/BePPO1.jpg

[FlipOFaCoin16]

You should propose a new super chimp story to DC. After all they brought back detective chimp. I say you got a shot with that drawing.

[Pencilero]

Yes, monkeys are almost as fun to draw as hot babes. :P

I should try out for a Cavewoman book. :P

http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/WONDER-WOMAN2.jpg

[Pencilero]

SKETCHBOOK PRO 2!

ALLEZ CUISINE!

http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/KAGA1.jpg

[Werner]

You need to draw Chairman Kaga after he bites into the pepper. :)

[Pencilero]

lol

I'll have to look at a photo. I was just coasting on memory. All I could remember was a cocky little smirk. :P

[Pencilero]

http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/Red-Sonyabeta.jpg

http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/Red-Sonyabeta1.jpg

Tomorrow colors.

[Pencilero]

http://pencilero.com/images/large/12_17_2007.jpg

Just getting it out of my head.

[Pencilero]

http://pencilero.com/images/large/docstrange.jpg

[Keith]

Strange FTFW! Seriously though, that's nice.

[Pencilero]

Thanks.

Realized after looking at some comics that I missed some detail on his cape. I added that later.

Anyhow here's where I stand on a draw-off that's well over now:

Original:
http://i19.tinypic.com/8541tmx.jpg

Gregorsux:
http://pencilero.com/images/large/asm195.jpg

[Pencilero]

Screw digital!

Back to brush pen, micron .005, and god damn paper:

http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/robin.jpg

[Pencilero]

Oh hey, how about a bump after nearly five years?

Newest to oldest.

Commission piece:

http://pencilero.com/images/large/HellboyVsPitt.jpg

Charity Auction piece:

http://pencilero.com/images/large/sketchcover_EMP.gif

Superhero of the Month Blog entry:

http://pencilero.com/images/large/asian_dragon.gif

For fun, because Danny Trejo is awesome:

http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/9x12_badass.jpg

To celebrate Kirby's Birthday:

http://pencilero.com/images/large/9x12_demon.jpg

And because I thought it would make sense:

http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/hellboy_atomicrobo.gif

[Pencilero]

Working on a Huntress commission. Trying to nail the figure/pose and lighting. Background roughed out with the Manga Studio perspective tool and printed onto 11x17 paper, Huntress hammered out on another sheet. Once I feel it's ready, then I'll lightbox it all together.

http://pencilero.com/images/large/huntressroughs.jpg

I need to refine her costume. The person that requested it wants it based off the Shunya Yamashita statue design, and every time I look at it it makes less sense. :P

[Einar]

Pretty sweet work, GAG2. The Hellboy piece is especially awesome. Keep posting, pls!

[Pencilero]

Thanks.

I'll post some more stuff once it piles up. I'm going to be doing some quick squirrel illustrations this weekend.

Inspired by Squirrel Girl and just the curiosity to know how many different species of squirrels are out there.

[Pencilero]

Squirrels!

http://pencilero.com/images/large/squirrels.jpg

Micron, Copics, and Watercolors.

Will try to crank out a few more before I return the book to the library.

[Pencilero]

Too much time on my hands:

http://pencilero.com/images/large/prissyspiderman001.gif

[Pencilero]

Some 5x7" freebie sketches:

http://pencilero.com/images/large/5x7juri.gif

http://pencilero.com/images/large/5x7shehulk_c.gif

[Spidey]

Cool stuff, Greg. I like that SotM character. Is it your design?

[Pencilero]

Cool stuff, Greg. I like that SotM character. Is it your design?

Thanks. It's kind of embarrassing see all the old stuff still up here. Haha.

The Superhero of the Month design was for a "Redesign Savage Dragon" theme. So it's just a funky fusion of Indian and Chinese themes. I thought that might work, like a Three Kingdoms hero or Hindu deity.

[Pencilero]

Impulse.

http://pencilero.com/images/large/5x7impulse.gif

[Pencilero]

11 O'Clock Comics monthly sketch theme is redesign your favorite characters.

In my opinion my favorite characters are perfect already, so I'm just horsing around with things.

Such as this completely garish Captain America in which I wanted to give Cap some totally awesome thigh high boots.

http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/sketch_capredesign.jpg

I may go back and play around to see if I can fine tune this. Make it less garish, more classic, and less like a 90's Image/Topps Comics oddity. :P

[Pencilero]

What's with me and red, white, and blue?!

Revisited my eight year old Powergirl re-design.

http://pencilero.com/images/large/sketch_pgred_c.jpg

[BPS Morganza]

Really nice pieces here, cool stuff Maynard!

[Pencilero]

Really nice pieces here, cool stuff Maynard!

Thanks sir! That's quite encouraging.

Breaking in a new sketchbook by attempting to make some good out of my random wacky Cap redesign ideas. Streamlining and trying to visualize colors.

http://pencilero.com/images/large/sketch_cap_red02.jpg

Still too 90's for my liking. Some of the elements I wanted to include were left out for fear he'd look too much like a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader. :p

May take a third pass later on in the week. First I'm going to try my hand at a wacky Iron Fist idea I've got.

[crazyjedichicken]

really nice stuff in here man! i really like that the powergirl redesign!

[Spidey]

I always thought that Powergirl logo was genius.

[Pencilero]

Thanks guys!

As I'm doing those designs I'm thinking, "Why don't I just make use of them already?" :P

Here are some freebie 5x7 sketches I did for folks who purchased the anthology I contributed a story to.

Uncle Creepy

http://pencilero.com/images/large/5x7uncle_creepy.gif

Peacock, Skullgirls game character

http://pencilero.com/images/large/5x7peacock.gif

Robin

http://pencilero.com/images/large/5x7robin.gif

I need to get past my block on that Huntress commission. I've penciled it in beyond my normal skill level and now I'm terrified I'm going to eff it up in the inking process. :(

[PTX40]

Real fun work! I'm especially loving these colors!

[Pencilero]

Thank you sir.

I was going to take a crack at re-designing Star Sapphire, but somebody suggested a male version and what better way to finish off a sketchbook?

http://pencilero.com/images/large/sketch_guysapphire.jpg

Jinkies!

[Pencilero]

More bad scans and redesign shenanigans.

First, a completely unoriginal origin story:


Daniel Rand. Wastrel son of British aristocracy whose family wealth was established in the dark depths of the opium trade. He is sent to China to oversee the families poppy interests.

While abroad Daniel became hooked on opium and neglects his familial duties. Disowned for his failures, he becomes a regular of the Canton opium dens. With no money Rand turned to thievery to fund his habit.

Rand runs afoul of mobster Yee Kwan Chung and is caught. As punishment for his thievery Chung orders Rand's hands cut off.

The crippled Rand is left to wander the streets of Canton; an outsider, destitute, and experiencing severe withdrawal from his addiction.

Rand comes to the attention of eccentric inventor Ziling Wing who sees him regularly in the street after business meetings. Wing brings the broken Rand into his home in an attempt to rehabilitate him.

Prior to his fascination with steam power and locomotives, Wing studied Hung Gar curriculum under Lam Fook Sing. Wing applies this martial science in his rehabilitation of Rand.

Rand takes to the fundamentals of the Hung Gar style in time, but his development is limited due to his handicap.

Wing sees this limitation and uses his inventive skills to craft steam powered gauntlets for Rand to take the place of his amputated hands.

The rehabilitated Rand is deeply appreciative of this amazing gift and excels in his martial studies, and becomes a confidant of Wing.

Meanwhile, Wing has been devising a plan to begin expanding the rail system into the Canton region. In 1899 Wing takes his proposal before Guangxu Emperor. Plans are underway for the rail system to begin construction.

The gangsters of the region are not pleased by this development, among them Yee Kwan Chang. Chang discovers not only is Wing planning to build a railroad which will impact control of the opium trade in the region, but is also an associate of Rand. Chang orders the execution of both men.

Chang's men attack during the night. Wing and Rand attempt to fend off the assassins, but Wing is mortally wounded during the skirmish. Rand is able to use his martial skills and steam powered gauntlets to disarm and drive off the attackers. Fleeing from Rand, the assassins set fire to Wing's home.

With Wing dead and his plans destroyed in the fire, railroad expansion in the region is put on hold.

Again alone in a foreign land, Rand takes it upon himself to exact revenge for Wing's death on Yee Kwan Chang and the rest of the mobsters in Canton. In time Rand's hung gar prowess and steam powered gauntlets earn him the nickname Iron Wire Fist.

In 1902 Rand's fight continues, and American interests begin construction of the Canton am Shui Railway. Soon he will meet former slave cum railroad worker Lucius Cage.

http://pencilero.com/images/large/sketch_ilf001.jpg

And now for some Nth Man, Ultimate Ninja redesign shenanigans.

http://pencilero.com/images/large/Nth004.jpg

http://pencilero.com/images/large/NthMan001.gif

[Pencilero]

A test run for C2E2 ideas.

http://pencilero.com/images/large/5x7_MLP_thanos.jpg

As much as I love painting space with watercolors, that's not going to work for commissions in a timely manner.

[Pencilero]

Another one I cranked out at work today. Colors are a bit too much because the room I was it was poorly lit.

http://pencilero.com/images/large/5x7_MLP_deadpool.jpg

I have no shame. :P

[Pencilero]

Just a pin-up. Wish I could say it was quick, but I'm dreadfully slow. Watched Superman 1, and started Superman 2 by the time I finished.

http://pencilero.com/images/large/9x12_bigbarda.jpg

Happy that I didn't run into any bleeding on this one. I erased pretty thoroughly with a Factis white vinyl eraser. Inks Pentel Pocket Brush, Sakura .005mm, Pitt AP Small.

Copic markers and Winsor & Newton watercolors on colors.

[Pencilero]

Battleground Teela commission.

http://pencilero.com/images/large/9x12_BGT003.jpg

Copic marker, watercolors, and colored pencil.

[Pencilero]

Trying to get some stuff together to sell at C2E2.

http://pencilero.com/images/large/sketchcover_IM_MM.jpg

I hope the other Marvel Now sketch cover paper stock is better.

This is less waxy than their previous sketch covers, but it's still like working on low grade wax paper.

Maybe they take the Sketch Cover thing more literally, and you're not supposed to want to produce finished art on these? :p

[BPS Morganza]

I like the red and white Iron Man, good luck man.

[Pencilero]

I like the red and white Iron Man, good luck man.

Thank you sir!

Bob Layton's "silver centurion" armor was my favorite run on Iron Man. I don't care how technically proficient the new designs are, to my eye they'll never be as cool. :)

[stoat]

I agree,layton during that period had it down.
Love the barda and teela pieces

[crazyjedichicken]

love that big barda!

[Pencilero]

Thanks a bunch!

Whipped up a Wonder Woman cover for C2E2:

http://pencilero.com/images/large/sketchcover_WW001.jpg

Copic markers and watercolor.

Big thumbs up to DC for their sketch cover stock. IT IS GREAT! :)

[Pencilero]

Image sketch cover paper is amazing too!

Copic and watercolors again.

http://pencilero.com/images/large/sketchcover_twd001a.jpg

[Ollivieri.art]

Just looked through all this, love the colours man, your anatomy is solid but I really love the colours.

[Pencilero]

Just looked through all this, love the colours man, your anatomy is solid but I really love the colours.

Wow, thank you! I'm trying to play more with color theory and keep it simple to compensate for partial color blindness.

I don't trust old Marvel sketch cover paper stock, so I'm knocking out some black and white covers:

http://pencilero.com/images/large/sketchcover_dd001.jpg

[Pencilero]

Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster

http://pencilero.com/images/large/sketchcard_sands.jpg

[chinujhon]

Interesting sharing.. 1st one is great..

[chinujhon]

Image sketch cover paper is amazing too!

Copic and watercolors again.

http://pencilero.com/images/large/sketchcover_twd001a.jpg

Super like...

[Pencilero]

My local comic shop invited a bunch of artists to raise funds for the Hero Initiative with $5 sketches. I sketched for about four hours straight:

http://pencilero.com/images/large/FCBD2013/cap.jpg

http://pencilero.com/images/large/FCBD2013/hawkeye.jpg

http://pencilero.com/images/large/FCBD2013/hulk.jpg

http://pencilero.com/images/large/FCBD2013/joker.jpg

http://pencilero.com/images/large/FCBD2013/magneto.jpg

http://pencilero.com/images/large/FCBD2013/merman.jpg

http://pencilero.com/images/large/FCBD2013/namor.jpg

http://pencilero.com/images/large/FCBD2013/rulk.jpg

http://pencilero.com/images/large/FCBD2013/fan01.jpg

http://pencilero.com/images/large/FCBD2013/fan02.jpg

http://pencilero.com/images/large/FCBD2013/fan03.jpg

http://pencilero.com/images/large/FCBD2013/cap_IM.jpg

Here's another full blown sketch cover I made for them to sell with profits going to Hero Initiative as well.

http://pencilero.com/images/large/sketchcover_mlb001.jpg

[Pencilero]

Finished the Huntress line art. Thanks for the feedback in other threads to help hammer down the finished piece.

http://www.pencilero.com/images/large/huntress_card.jpg

[Pencilero]

Uncanny X-Force sketch cover for kicks.

http://pencilero.com/images/large/sketchcover_ucxf001.jpg

Copic markers, watercolors.