Manji's stuff

[lost-spartan]

She looks like a very sad jedi sith whatever she is. The upper left arm looks hella skinny, but overall, very nice execution Manji.

[Dr. Baltar]

Great Asajj pic Manji. I thought about drawing her but went another direction.

I do that alot... :o

[Teratophile]

i wish the posture was alittle more interesting...but That ventress is bad ass.

[Archerion]

Manji your entry is kickass ~! Love the point sabers~

[Manji]

Quickie for the sketch group

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/vamp.jpg

[hadesillustrations]

Very nice. The face reminds me a bit of Hughes. Is this ink or PS?

[John Shine]

I can't believe this is the first time I've gone through your blog. You do great work. I like your pencil work the most; I think it showcases your strengths best, your understanding of the form, your general rendering skills. The color work is nice but the drawing underneath gets lost somewhat. I don't think you have a tight grasp yet of creating solid form in the color pieces but strong progress is being made.

I'll definitely be stopping by more often.

[swampy19]

this is a fantatic sketch i love it

[Manji]

Thanks for the comments guys and yeah I have a ways to go to get really good with my color work.

[John Shine]

Thanks for the comments guys and yeah I have a ways to go to get really good with my color work.

No doubt you will though, and I look forward to it.

[dfbovey]

Really digging the face on that last one.

[Mack]

Great work Manji! That last sketch is a beauty.

[Manji]

Thanks all this is one from this weeks sketch group

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/elvira.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/av_girl.jpg

[Manji]

Quick late night phone doodle for the pile

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/succubus2.jpg

[John Shine]

Courtney Cox is such a bitch. Just kidding. It is very nice.

[Manji]

Courtney Cox is such a bitch. Just kidding. It is very nice.

lol Yeah I guess it does resemble her in a way. More for the pile

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/succubus4.jpg
http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/succubus5.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/succubus6.jpg

[hadesillustrations]

I love this stuff. Keep it up man!

[Manji]

Another indian chick vampire concept thing I am working on right now. More of a brainstorm than anything.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/succubus10.jpg

[krikkit13]

I really like the face on the full figure sketch in that last post man. Good stuff.

I've noticed that you've had some "off" proportions in the last few full body female sketches. It's a problem I sometimes have too, so it kinda jumped out at me... :confused:

Looks like you have the elbow too high on the arms and the legs might be a bit on the short side for her torso. I think...

[Manji]

Yeah you're right. Funny thing is I usually draw arms too long.

More for the pile.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/Joker.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/succubus11.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/gwen%7E0.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/mj.jpg

[Caimano]

really nice stuff! Love both the way you draw and the way you colour

[NickRocks]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/mj.jpg

boobies seem a bit too circular(?) but i really like this one. that joker reminds me of ashley wood for some reason.

[Manji]

Added colors to the ninja piece I did for a draw-off a while back. Also included a quick 20 minute Batman from 1 in the morning yesterday.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/ninjas_color.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/batcave.jpg

[1peace]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/gwen%7E0.jpg

Awesome dude

[Teratophile]

F.U> you're using painter for the most part?

[Ugga Bugga]

holy crap. I can't believe I've never looked through your sketch blog. Extremely impressive stuff. when I have some time, I'm going to look through this in greater detail.

I dropped the ball on this one. Great stuff.

[Manji]

Awesome dude
Hey thanks. I plan on going back to it though and rendering a bit more etc.

F.U> you're using painter for the most part?
Love you too angel. Nah its all PS just using the pallette knife and a couple of other brushes like that to simulate brush strokes better. I will send you the brushes if you want. Let me know.

holy crap. I can't believe I've never looked through your sketch blog. Extremely impressive stuff. when I have some time, I'm going to look through this in greater detail.

I dropped the ball on this one. Great stuff.

Thanks Ugga I really appreciate it, especially since you are my art swap buddy for Xmas this year.

[Manji]

Character concepts from a project I am working on right now.


http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/concepts2.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/indian_girl.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/concepts.jpg

[Manji]

Something drawn for me a couple friends.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/blind3.jpg

[Teratophile]

Something drawn for me a couple friends.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/blind3.jpg

I like it, but i'm trying to figure out how it hunts. i'd imagine its prey getting away quite often. lol

[Manji]

couple from tonight one for a concept design the other just playing around

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/succubus17.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/white%7E0.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/phoenix_sketch.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/phoenix.jpg

[Repo Man]

I gotta' say Manji, I've always dug your art, but that Phoenix is taking it to a whole 'nuther level.

Awesome.

[Manji]

Thanks Repo. As far as Native American reference I just used Google got a vibe off of some pics then made this up. Thanks

[Manji]

A few pencil sketches from tonight

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/guywithgun
http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/stuff
http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/bubble

[qwertyuiopas]

these are beautiful and awesome!

[Caimano]

you know...I'd like to have the same tool as in Matrix to be connected to my head and,.....ZING....now I know how to colour as Manji:D

[Anim8r13]

Watching your improvement over the past few years, gotta say, you are really coming into your own! Well done M8!
~Wes

[NickRocks]

Quickie for the sketch group

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/vamp.jpg

bumping this image because i love it so much.

[jeremy dale]

I enjoy that piece. Love this thread!

- jeremy

[celes]

Pencillllllssssssssss! Yaaaaay!

[Stark Raving]

A lot of great stuff in here, Manji. Keep it up.

[1peace]

That Phoenix is off the hook man. great work

[Maverick]

Love the phoenix and the rendered sketch

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/bat_studies.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/fairchild.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/mystic.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/jolie.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/jolie2.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/succubus24.jpg

[Bruce]

This place just gets better and better

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/ww3.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/savage.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/chickkiller.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/1b.jpg

[hadesillustrations]

I love the energy in your work. Your greyscale stuff visceral. Maybe its just my love for sketchwork over finished work, but it really appeals to me.

[Manji]

Thanks man. This is a current character design I am working on. I will take it further if I get an OK from the client.

http://www.headstatic.com/images/forum/chickass.jpg

[Manji]

Yet another character design rough.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/cub1.jpg

[hadesillustrations]

Nice. I like the knit cap.

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/Black_Widow.jpg

[hadesillustrations]

Giggity-giggity!

Nice work Jason!

[Manji]

Thanks Alex. Speedpaint and doodles for the pile

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/studies.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/scar1.jpg

[Endemic]

i did through all 32 pages! wow you did a lot, lot improved! very nice. keep it up.

[Caimano]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/scar1.jpg


Really like colours and light in this one...I like it as it is I woudn't change a line

[Anim8r13]

You continue to amaze me with your improvement. It's always a treat to see what new pieces you post.
Keep it up!
~Wes

[Manji]

Thanks all.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/chess.jpg

[lost-spartan]

His glasses don't look wide enough Manj, but I dig the tentacles.

[Manji]

Good catch Spartan thanks I will correct that before I send it off.

Picked back up on that speedpaint because the face was buggin me. I plan to completely finish this one.

http://www.headstatic.com/images/forum/scar2.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/talia.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/talia_kiss.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/COVEROct14.jpg

[hadesillustrations]

I must spread reputaion around before giving it to you again. Damn, that's an awesome piece. You totally pulled off that silver outfit look. Great job!

[Manji]

Thanks Alex much appreciated. More for the pile.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/cubfinal.jpg

[blamito]

I have to say I really like your girls' faces. I don't know what it is. Keep up the good work.

[Manji]

More progression.
http://www.headstatic.com/images/forum/scar3.jpg

[Manji]

I done with this thing now.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/scarlett_study.jpg

[hadesillustrations]

Very nice Jason. I really like the bear-shirt girl as well.

[Manji]

Thanks. Another for the pile

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/savage2.jpg

[WolfSpiritZero]

Great Stuff Manji. Especially your digital paintings.

[spidey976]

I done with this thing now.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/scarlett_study.jpg

Honestly dude I would love to see this taken all the way ... it loks AWESOME ... absolutley amazing work. I know I don't swing by here NEARLY enough ... but your stuff is absolutely top notch.

Edit: The Black Widow is also just INSANELY well done.

[Manji]

Yeah that hand on the ScarJo study is buggin me now so I will go back and fix it once I get through these character designs. Below is the final for the assassin chick. I do like this look better.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/chickass.jpg

[Bruce Lee]

Got a thing for red n' black clad gals? I do! :D

Loston

[Manji]

Got a thing for red n' black clad gals? I do!

Loston

Heh yeah I do. Just love that color scheme.

Recent RPG commissions. Meh. Couldn't get excited about this project. Not really sure why either but hey the client liked 'em.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/wizard5.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/trader.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/fixer2.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/warrior2.jpg

[krikkit13]

I really like that Scarlett Johansson piece, and you made a really nice fix to it a few pages ago. That said, I think the chin needs a bit of a fix (unless you just want to move on at this point). If you follow the lines of her face down to the chin, you'll see that it sorta tapers off too much, and gives the lower half of her face a really pinched look. I'm having a super hard time verbalizing what I'm talking about here, but if you take a look at her face from a similar angle, hopefully you can see what I mean...

http://thesuperficial.com/assets_c/2007/12/1205_scarlett_johansson_nose_00-thumb-450x675.jpg

I think that it might be that her cheeks are a bit more rounded and full than you portray them to be. Sorry to be so vague here...

[Manji]

Thanks for the critique. Doodles while on the phone. I miss my pencil. lol


http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/doodle.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/bvgh.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/sfsfs.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/typhoid.jpg

[1peace]

Well done Manji.
love the feel of the womens hair. esp in the pencils.
nice work my friend.

[Caimano]

I done with this thing now.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/scarlett_study.jpg

I'm really in love with this image....I could have at least 10% of your colouring skills!

[Travis]

Wow... I will be keeping my eye on this thread from now on. Manji, what is your practice routine? What have you done to achieve this level of skill?

[Teratophile]

What has he done to achieve that level of skill?


It involves the Satan and fellatio.

[hadesillustrations]

He got a BJ from the DEVIL???!!!???

[Manji]

Wow... I will be keeping my eye on this thread from now on. Manji, what is your practice routine? What have you done to achieve this level of skill?

Just practice. Nothing more. I focus on line work and line weights and try to keep everything loose. I think that may help. It should also be noted though that listening to all the critiques here and at Conceptart have helped a ton. PJ and CA offer the best critiques in my opinion. I appreciate the comments but I assure I have a long way to go still. ;)


What has he done to achieve that level of skill?



It involves the Satan and fellatio.

You know my ex?


He got a BJ from the DEVIL???!!!???

Yes. But it was the Elizabeth Hurley version.

[Manji]

Phone doodles.

http://www.headstatic.com/images/forum/sketch_thread/studies1.jpg
http://www.headstatic.com/images/forum/sketch_thread/concept1.jpg
http://www.headstatic.com/images/forum/sketch_thread/bear1.jpg

[Manji]

http://www.headstatic.com/images/forum/sketch_thread/bear3.jpg

[ENTITY]

Your skills are utterly incredible, Manji. Even your base developmental sketches impress. Damn!

[Manji]

Your skills are utterly incredible, Manji. Even your base developmental sketches impress. Damn!

Hey Hellseeker! Good to have you back man and thanks. Couple roughs for the pile.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/bw%7E0.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/bwc.jpg

[jaketerlecki]

Ecellent stuff here.I'm a big fan of your roughs. Keep this thread going, very inspirational.

[hardcore]

nice sketches

[Manji]

Thanks guys.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/warrior_type.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/redhead_dud.jpg

[antquinonez]

I look away for a minute, and your making some nice leaps and bounds. good work.

[jeremy dale]

I dig that one. :)


- jeremy

[Keith]

I look away for a minute, and your making some nice leaps and bounds. good work.

our little Manji is growing up, sniff

Also that last picture is killer, and it got REJECTED?! The others must be gold then.

[Manji]

I look away for a minute, and your making some nice leaps and bounds. good work.

Hey thanks man.



I dig that one. :)


- jeremy

And thank you kind sir.


our little Manji is growing up, sniff

Also that last picture is killer, and it got REJECTED?! The others must be gold then.

I don't know what to say about you. :p Yeah it was canned more for pose than anything else. I went away from the original approved rough just a tat too much. :rolleyes:

[Manji]

more junk for the pile

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/speedpaint2.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/loch_city_final_color.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/fish_scrap.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/tourist_final.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/loch3_final.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/loch3_finalc.jpg

[1peace]

Great Sketches love the FF pieces

[fusciart]

I really like the creature-fish stuff.

[Beastie]

I love the design of that scary 'circus-pirate' at the top of the page.

There are some lovely little details on his outfit.

[Manji]

Thanks guys 'nother one for the pile

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/flygirl.jpg

[Bruce Lee]

Thanks guys 'nother one for the pile

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/flygirl.jpg

I like this one better than the previous incarnation. Nice work, Jason!

Loston

[ENTITY]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/loch3_finalc.jpg


Sweetness! :lml-:

[Manji]

Thanks guys. More for the pile.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/flygirl_brigade.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/mech_leg.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/cloak.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/battle1.jpg

[Manji]

Reworked an old sketch.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/zantanna_color.jpg

[Repo Man]

I always look forward to seeing whatever is new in your blog. Zatana is gorgeous. I especially like what you did with the hair.

[Manji]

Thanks a lot Repo. Couple of quickies from the other day.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/nw_3.jpg
http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/nw_1.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/jungle_babe.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/Poison_Ivy.jpg

[Teratophile]

how long did you spend on that poison ivy pic? lol

[Mr.Carroll]

Reworked an old sketch.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/zantanna_color.jpg

This is flat out amazing. And I love the expression on her face. And the hair!

[mrerictbrown]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/battle1.jpg

your arts ballin' especially these guys

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/jungle_babe.jpg

*UPDATE*
Corrected the mouth and started coloring in PS. I plan to post the progress so here is the first
http://headstatic.com/whitenoise/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/jungle2_3.jpg


how long did you spend on that poison ivy pic? lol

Ha! Not as long as a I should have. I knew about it but I had some other work to do first and kept waiting to start. Then next thing I know time is almost up. I'm so dumb sometimes.


This is flat out amazing. And I love the expression on her face. And the hair!

Hey thanks man. This was an older sketch I decided to make look more finished etc. Been 'going back' to stuff lately.


your arts ballin' especially these guys

Again thanks a lot.

[FIG]

Nice! Can't wait to see this cave woman finished.

[CoreyPledger]

Wicked awesome, Manji!
Always love your work

[Manji]

Nice! Can't wait to see this cave woman finished.

Hey thanks Fig and where the heck have you been? Good to see you again.


Wicked awesome, Manji!
Always love your work

Thanks Rock

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/sickle.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/cybergirl.jpg

[kubankin]

Nice stuff! i like the ladies you had on some of the pages back there.
Tight stuff :)

[Manji]

Hey thanks a ton although I think I have been drawing too many ladies lately.

[Travis]

You are an art producing machine. Keep it up!

[Manji]

Thank you sir...

Here is a draw-off piece. Had to cross sailor moon with the hulk. Not too happy with this but oh well.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/sailor_hulk.jpg

[dfbovey]

Definitely a strange combo. I knew something weird would come out of that draw off!

[Manji]

Quckie for a draw-off. I may come back to this once I finish up a few other things.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/or.jpg

[Bruce Lee]

Cool Omega Red! You remembered the Ω emblem on his headband. A lot of artists seem to forget to draw that.

Looking good, man!

Loston

[John Shine]

Manji, nice Omega red, but one problem that I see- at first glance it seemed that his front hand was holding the coil coming from his back hand.

[lost-spartan]

Thank you sir...

Here is a draw-off piece. Had to cross sailor moon with the hulk. Not too happy with this but oh well.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/sailor_hulk.jpg

I think that came out dope as hell for that combo. I always dig seeing your pencil work Manji!

[hadesillustrations]

Manji, nice Omega red, but one problem that I see- at first glance it seemed that his front hand was holding the coil coming from his back hand.

I saw the same thing. Definitely needs a fix. Otherwise, it's one of the best Omega Reds I've seen, and I hate that character. You actually made him look interesting. :)

[ink4884]

i been itching to draw omega red for ages and that's a great rendition.

[ArmstrongArts]

i like that sailormoon hulk pic

[Manji]

Thanks all. Here are a few sketchbook pages.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/sb1.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/gun-girl.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/catwoman.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/sb2.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/wq.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/catwoman2.jpg

[hadesillustrations]

Veeeeery nice.

[ArmstrongArts]

whoa pretty sweet dude. nice sheen on the costume

[airbrushartist]

You're stuff's starting to get a Phil Noto Look and feel to em especially the females.

[airbrushartist]

Gotta work on them hands a bit, too many of them look flaccid or un-involved in what's going on.

[Manji]

Thanks for the comments guys and thanks a ton for heads up on the hands Justice. I have alway struggled with hands and I really nneed to start doing hand studies etc. Especially making them look involved, because I know exactly what you are talking about.

[airbrushartist]

I blame Marko. His hands always seem twisted or to be doing something else.

[Manji]

I blame Marko. His hands always seem twisted or to be doing something else.

Nah I just can't draw hands very well. lol

'nother for the pile.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/robochick_final.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/whitequeen.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/elektra.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/thor.jpg

[Hofling]

One word;
Awesome!

[Manji]

http://www.headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/death.jpg

[Bruce Lee]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/elektra.jpg

Nice vibrant colors on this one, Jason! Missed you at Heroes this year. :(
Hope you had a good convention? Brian hang with you again this year?

Loston

[hardcore]

nice job on the mech and the girls suit :pj:

[Manji]

Nice vibrant colors on this one, Jason! Missed you at Heroes this year. :(
Hope you had a good convention? Brian hang with you again this year?

Loston

Yeah I hate I missed you but I was really busy Friday and Saturday at the table. I stopped your table on Sunday but Nate and Jeremy said you had been kicked out. Uh...I mean "left early to be with family" yeah that's it. :p

Really awesome con this year maybe I will catch you at a mini con?


nice job on the mech and the girls suit :pj:

Thanks

[Manji]

Long time no post. Been in a slump. Anyway here is a preview of my PUMMEL piece. About 50% complete. I'll have it ready though.

http://headstatic.com/whitenoise/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/ljsample.jpg

[dfbovey]

That looks like it'll rock man.

[Manji]

Thanks Bovey. Didn't get a chance to take it as far as I wanted because while working on it there was a really bad thunder storm. Another disadvantage to working digital I suppose. Anyway here is the "finished" version for now.

http://www.headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/lobster_johnson.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/red_sonja.jpg

[CoreyPledger]

man i need to get working on my drawing, havent put much into it lately...

always awesome stuff, man.

[Manji]

Thanks and yeah start drawing...now

Poison Ivy WIP

http://headstatic.com/whitenoise/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/ivy1.jpg

[CoreyPledger]

Yes sir.

Love the green in the hair. Personally I like the old, slightly pale green tint on poison ivy's skin, but this actually looks badass.

[airbrushartist]

I'm stealing that Red Sonja.

[Manji]

I'm stealing that Red Sonja.

HA! Go for it man just be sure to fix the foreshortening on the arm and make the hands look better. ;)

[Ryverine]

Awesome Red Sonja!

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/poison_ivy.jpg

[CoreyPledger]

her nose looks a little pointy but otherwise badass my friend.

[NickRocks]

shes got a very "psycho artsy ex gf" vibe going on

[Bathill8]

Nice Manji! Every one of them look great but the very first one throws it off. Her eyes have about an eye and half between them. Excellent pose on the half figure too.

[Porpitude]

Yeah, 2nd, 3rd, and the Background one are far and away the best. The eye on the 2nd one blows me away. Great expressions.

[slam]

Wow Manji, you must do a lot of life drawing. Your characters feel so natural and your coloring is very complementary to that. I think I found a new spiritual mentor :D

[Porpitude]

Painter or Photoshop?

[Manji]

I just started doing figure drawing literally like two weeks ago. Before that I just drew from my imagination and photos. I did use reference for 3 of the faces on this one.

Photoshop I just haven't taken the time to learn Painter. But really I'm wanting to get back to more traditional work but digital allows me to work so much faster.

[Porpitude]

That's why I asked, you seem to use Photoshop like a traditional medium (very painterly strokes). I would totally recommend Painter because that's what it is designed for. It has a more traditional feel and look to it.

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/whitequeen_cyclops.jpg

[spidey976]

to quote myself in the PG thread... DAMN ...nuff said.

[Manji]

Thanks here is the original pencil sketch/rough.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/whitequeen_jean_sketch.jpg

[Manji]

Shredder redesign....meh. Not quite what I wanted so I may come back to it. I had a lot of distractions at the time.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/shredder.jpg

[NickRocks]

that is a seriously badass piece, dude. my absolute favorite by you.

[Ratcrack]

Shredder redesign....meh. Not quite what I wanted so I may come back to it. I had a lot of distractions at the time.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/shredder.jpg

This is Excellent, Manji. Goodness.

[Manji]

Thanks guys. The following piece is one that I did at this Heroes con this year. I have a bad habit of forgetting to take pics of convention sketches but I do come across one every now and then. Such as with this one, which the guy I did it for has a pretty cool theme going.

Basically he picks a character and then you pick a movie poster to do using that character. Such as with this one he picked Fairchild and decided to go with Kill Bill as the theme.

http://headstatic.com/whitenoise/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/killgen.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/whitenoise/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/PJ_Harvey.jpg

[Beastie]

Basically he picks a character and then you pick a movie poster to do using that character.

Sounds like an excellent idea for a draw-off..........

[Manji]

Sounds like an excellent idea for a draw-off..........

Yes...yes it does, doesn't it? Mwuha..Mwuha...MWUHAHAHAHAHA!

[Manji]

Pummel piece with an obviously rushed last panel, which was supposed to be the money shot. But I wrecked my truck today so its all good.


Wait.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/starkiller.jpg

[Manji]

Couple copic doodles from tonight. I need to play with them more than I do.

http://headstatic.com/whitenoise/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/copic_fun.jpg

[girdoggy]

These are cool , luff seeing ppls marker work, your black widow is missing an eye or is she blinking?

[Manji]

No no that's simply because I can't ink.

At all.

[girdoggy]

Wait but all you need to do is add a circle dot thingy! she looks cool anyways

[k0b13]

No no that's simply because I can't ink.

At all.

I have seen that most of the people who go for painterly dont usually ink. I have been thinking of doing more painterly stuff cuz it would cut the time spent on inking. Geez.

[Manji]

I have seen that most of the people who go for painterly dont usually ink. I have been thinking of doing more painterly stuff cuz it would cut the time spent on inking. Geez.

Ha Amen. You know it's strange because I kind like my pencil lines but I just can't replicate that in ink. I just get all heavy handed and scared. Its sad really how uptight I get about the whole thing.

Speaking of which here is one last thing before I'm off to bed. Promised myself I would start doing a 20 minute speed paint every night so here is my first. You would never know it by looking at it but it's Avril Lavigne. Long story short there are about 5 women and 3 men who I make every effort to memorize their faces and she is one of them.

Basically I just study the pic for 10 minutes or so then give myself 20 to complete it.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/speed2.jpg

http://headstatic.com/images/forum/avril03.jpg

[hadesillustrations]

Dude, buy a Pentel brush pen - it's changed inking for me 100%.

[Manji]

Dude, buy a Pentel brush pen - it's changed inking for me 100%.

Are you talking about the one with actual bristles? I have tried to felt tip ones but not the one with bristles. I was talking to Nat Jones at a show a couple years back and he was telling me about the one with bristles but he said you could only get them from Japan for like $20. Have prices dropped or am I thinking of something totally different?

[Bathill8]

Try like $3.99 through Blueline Pro. I use the Pentel Color Brush Pen-Black. It's refillable, and you can squeeze the handle to increase the flow.

I'm no expert or pro, but it has been great using it. I just wish I had more time to mess around with it.

[Jel]

I live in Europe, but here I can find Pentel bristle brush pen inp pretty much any art supply store... I'd be surprised if this wasn't the case in the US.

Cool speed paint otherwise. Did you have the photo in front of you while you were painting or is it all from memory? In either case, very nice.

[Manji]

Thanks guys I will definitely look out for those next time I'm at the art store. Or I might just get it online. Thanks though because I actually forgot about those things. Again when Nat Jones was telling me about it it was probably more like 4 years ago so maybe they were still "new"?

Yeah the speedpaint is drawn from memory. I study the pic for 10 minutes or so then give myself 20 to get down what I can.

[Manji]

Did this for the hell of it tonight. I used the cover of PJ Harvey's new album as reference.

http://www.headstatic.com/images/forum/PJ_Harvey.jpg

[Manji]

For Scott Ewen's Marvel/Disney crossover thingy. Snow White Queen. Yeah I know original right?

http://headstatic.com/whitenoise/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/snow_white_queen.jpg

[VicM]

Sexy. I like the one shoulder top. You went fairly minimal with the skin values and I think it really works.

[hadesillustrations]

Are you talking about the one with actual bristles? I have tried to felt tip ones but not the one with bristles. I was talking to Nat Jones at a show a couple years back and he was telling me about the one with bristles but he said you could only get them from Japan for like $20. Have prices dropped or am I thinking of something totally different?

I paid $16.50 for mine at Hyatt's. Worth every penny.

[Manji]

http://www.headstatic.com/images/forum/DG-1
http://www.headstatic.com/images/forum/DG-2
http://www.headstatic.com/images/forum/DG-3

[hardcore]

rare to see you do seqs.
nice gesture in your figures.

you still doing that Zuda submission?

[thordad]

awesome Manji

[Manji]

rare to see you do seqs.
nice gesture in your figures.

you still doing that Zuda submission?

Thanks this is my first real attempt at doing panel work. But its still really rushed and sloppy due to time. Long story short my mom was hit with cancer this month so that has taken a lot of my time lately. The surgery was last week and was successful so thats good but still chemo will be required.

Oh and yeah I do still want to do a ZUDA entry but just waiting for my personal life to settle a bit. Thanks.

[Manji]

20 min sketch

http://www.headstatic.com/images/forum/scarjo20.jpg

[lost-spartan]

Those seqs might be rushed and rough but I dig the hell outta them already! I'd be thrilled to see what they would look like tightened up real proper like when and if you don't have more pressing matters to deal with Manj.

[paladis]

Sorry to hear about your mother, I know from experience that cancer is a horrible experience at any degree.

Your sequentials are amazing, really enjoyed looking at them :)

[Manji]

Sorry to hear about your mother, I know from experience that cancer is a horrible experience at any degree.

Your sequentials are amazing, really enjoyed looking at them :)

Thanks man I really appreciate it. My mom is getting better but still a slow process.

But you're wrong about the sequentials. They suck. Got a long way to go on storytelling.

Anyway here is a Manji piece I did tonight last minute. Just wasn't feeling it at all. Just one of those days I suppose, started on it while talking to my mom and went from there. I was originally going to ink it and give it the copic treatment. But my mind started wondering so I went all render crazy.

Ok enough rambling here is the pencils and a pencils with sloppy PS colors. Thanks.

http://www.headstatic.com/images/forum/manji1.jpghttp://www.headstatic.com/images/forum/manji.jpg

[Manji]

I have a decent amount of new stuff but it's all in NDA right now. So in the mean time....doodles!
http://www.headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/manji_studies.jpg
http://www.headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/doodles3.jpg
http://www.headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/doodles2.jpg

[Manji]

http://www.headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/doodles.jpg
http://www.headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/figure1.jpg
http://www.headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/doodles5.jpg

[Manji]

http://www.headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/doodles4.jpg

[NickRocks]

fantastic stuff man.

[alfred183]

Great doodles, manji!!

[Manji]

For PUMMEL. I don't think I have ever worked that fast before. Lol. I have a lot of other projects going on right now so I didn't have a lot of time for this. I don't like it but I'm happy with how it came out considering the time frame. Last time I plan on doing that again.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/elektra_bullseye.jpg

[g0b1in]

I don't believe I've ever seen your fine linework before.

I have to say it's very impressive.

[Manji]

Thanks g0blin and yeah I went through a pretty long digital phase. I was both learning it plus for concept work it's just so much faster etc. I still draw and doodle traditional all the time just too lazy to scan it most of the time. Either that or I just trash it. lol Thanks again.

[Teratophile]

Elektra should have had her sai going through bullseyes bullseye.

whats wrong with you?

[Eric Henson]

You're well-rounded and I really enjoy your sketch pages the most! Please keep em' coming!

[Manji]

Elektra should have had her sai going through bullseyes bullseye.

whats wrong with you?

Yeah I know I thought about that after I posted it. I did this in one setting in like 3 hours. That's why there is so many dark colors...dark colors hide stuff. ;) But yeah the sai bugs me along with her knee being totally screwed up and the cast shadows aren't accurate either.

But what's wrong with me you ask? I wasn't hugged enough by my parents but was hugged way too much by "Uncle Jerry" I think that is what's wrong with me.

I think.


You're well-rounded and I really enjoy your sketch pages the most! Please keep em' coming!

Thanks and yeah I think most people prefer my sketch work. Seems to fit me better I suppose.

[alfred183]

I prefer seeing your sequentials, manji! :)

I do like that Elektra, though! She looks sophisticated and it's beautifully painted.

[cbikle]

I really like that Elektra-Bullseye piece; there's a lot of cool stuff going on there, but I especially like the "annoyed" look on Elektra's face as she regards Bullseye's severed head.

Very nice job.

[Manji]

Thanks for the comments all. Couple of doodle pages from tonight whilst watch Dirty Jobs. Getting back into the groove after being sick and warming up before I start paid work.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/sketch1.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/sketch2.jpg

[girdoggy]

these doodles are great !

[dfbovey]

Lovin that Batman!

[Ra Havok]

That Batman scares me. :(

(Good stuff, Manji.)

[Manji]

Thanks guys.

[Eric Henson]

That Batman scares me. :(

(Good stuff, Manji.)

He's got a little hunchback of Gotham-Dame going on!

Nice doodles as always!

[Manji]

30 minute studies and figure drawing stuff from Saturday.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/g1.jpg

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/g2.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/f1.jpg
http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/f2.jpg
http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/f3.jpg

[Manji]

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/f4.jpg

[Manji]

Study for an upcoming Draw-off. Its a redesign of the Wicked Witch of the West from Oz. This is the first step of her evolution.

http://www.headstatic.com/images/forum/westwitch1.jpg

[Ratcrack]

Nice stuff, Manji! More Batman. I make too many requests, heh.

[Eric Henson]

That post of the Wicked Witch of the West is really intriguing. Her "black widow" themed apparel speaks volumes about her character.

[Manji]

Thanks guys I will try and do some more Batman stuff soon. He has always been my favorite.

Eric thanks and yeah I've got a couple of tricks up my sleeve for this redesign. She is only about 20% complete right now

[Teratophile]

oh you're taking the easy way out.

[Manji]

oh you're taking the easy way out.

Oh how little you know...muwhahahahaha

[NickRocks]

Study for an upcoming Draw-off. Its a redesign of the Wicked Witch of the West from Oz. This is the first step of her evolution.

http://www.headstatic.com/images/forum/westwitch1.jpg

....she doesnt look that wicked. and why isnt she naked?

[hardcore]

When you do a painting don't use pure black.
Try using a dark gray. The black tends to flatten everything out.
Good job, man. Keep it up.

[Manji]

Thanks hardcore. This is only about 60% complete and I just laid in black for the base shape. I'm actually going to do it in purple and green

[Manji]

More witch redesign stuff again not complete...yet

http://www.headstatic.com/images/forum/witch5.jpg

[Manji]

Have one more illustration coming to add to this set and a little more tweaking to go on these.

http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/wicked_witch_west_1.jpg
http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/wicked_witch_west_2.jpg
http://headstatic.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/wicked_witch_west_3.jpg

[ThreeEyesWorm]

Wuuuuuuuu That last one is AWESOME. The second one, however, isn't working for me. I think firstly, you should show her face because you are trying to show transformation in 3 pictures so every visual aspect counts and face is a VERY important one. The skull mask does not work as a symbol within this transformation. Her figure also seems a bit stiff and stocky. Did you mean to make her look a little bit chubbier? Also I think it would work better if she started to crouch over a bit.

[Arne S.]

last one is very cool!
all in all - great drawing skills!

[Manji]

Thanks guys and I agree that the "red one" is the weakest I will work on it some more tonight. I haven't been able to get what I want out it yet.

[Bathill8]

I like the atmosphere in the middle one, but the witch looks a little squatty...but I agree that last one is boss, Manj....... you are the Phil Noto of PJ, man.