Look...it's Big Dog's Sketch Blog!

[Big Dog]

Glad you could make it! This is the place where I'll share my art with those of you who decide to visit. Feedback (consructive or otherwise) are welcome and appreciated!

I'll start the thread out with my "studio's" logo...

Big Dog Studios (http://www.myspace.com/bigdogstudios)

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/BDS-logo400.jpg

[Big Dog]

I'm reworking this one. His right wrist is a tad tweaked and his left foot is a bit floppy. At least that's what I've been told! ;)

I'll post the reworked one here in its place once I get to it.

Kid Flash
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/KidFlash-resize.jpg

[Big Dog]

Another one that's been posted...Jonah Hex. The size is a bit off in terms of the ratio of horse:man. This one will get reworked, just not anytime soon...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/JonahHexfinal.jpg

[Big Dog]

Matt Wagner's Grendel...
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Grendel2.jpg

[Big Dog]

Robert Kirkman's Invincible...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Invincible.jpg

[Big Dog]

Swamp Thing...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/SwampThing.jpg

[Big Dog]

A commission I did for one of my fellow Newsarama posters...

Black Suit Spider-Man...
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/commission1-BlackSpidey-edit-1.jpg

[Big Dog]

This piece was for an alter ego assignment on another board. We were to draw the secret identity and cast the alter ego in shadow. I chose Robert Reynolds...aka the Sentry/the Void...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Sentry-final-resize.jpg

[MEPsketcher]

awsome work
i really like ... all of them they are great

[Big Dog]

awsome work
i really like ... all of them they are great


Thanks...I really appreciate it! :D

[Bruce Lee]

Really diggin' the Sentry illustration, Big Dog! Spidey's pretty cool too, and I like the Jonah Hex piece as well (though I think his horse could use a little work).

Looking forward to seeing more stuff!

Loston

[Big Dog]

Really diggin' the Sentry illustration, Big Dog! Spidey's pretty cool too, and I like the Jonah Hex piece as well (though I think his horse could use a little work).

Looking forward to seeing more stuff!

Loston


Thanks Loston, means a lot coming from you! Here's another Sentry piece...another assignment from the Art Group over at Newsarama...hero -vs- villain

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/sentry-void.jpg

[Big Dog]

The Question...my first attempt at using a brush pen. Now I'm hooked! :D

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Question.jpg

[Big Dog]

Batman Villains...

Scarecrow:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/scarecrow.jpg

Killer Croc: (added the scale texture in photoshop)
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Croc-scaled.jpg

[Juan2.0]

That Scarecrow is creepy good.

[Big Dog]

That Scarecrow is creepy good.

Thanks! :D

[covie]

You've got an interesting style for sure dude. I'm digging it. And Juan's right, that scarecrow roxxorz my soxxorz. Good job. The killer croc though, I'm not feeling that so much. I think the texture actually hurts more than helps on that one.

[Big Dog]

You've got an interesting style for sure dude. I'm digging it. And Juan's right, that scarecrow roxxorz my soxxorz. Good job. The killer croc though, I'm not feeling that so much. I think the texture actually hurts more than helps on that one.

Thanks Covie! Yeah the texture might have been a bit much. I should have shaded it to give it depth. Here's the original sketch...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Croc.jpg

I never took the time to finish it. I'd like to revisit it someday and experiment with textures.

[covie]

Yeah, that I like MUCH better.

[Big Dog]

My part of a collaboration with Mark G's Art Attacks (http://www.myspace.com/markg72):
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Savage_Dragon_post.jpg

I'll post the finished piece here soon...

[Bruce Lee]

Good drawing of the Question! Gotta say though, I like the Question best when he's in the trenchcoat--it adds a little something to his look, I think.

You know, I had two people pay me to do drawings of the Question at HeroesCon this year! I think his appearance on the JUSTICE LEAGUE animated series has upped his profile a bit!

Good stuff!

Loston

[Big Dog]

Good drawing of the Question! Gotta say though, I like the Question best when he's in the trenchcoat--it adds a little something to his look, I think.

Good stuff!

Loston

Thanks man! One of these days I'm going to do a more elaborate piece of the Question and I'll include the trenchcoat! ;) Who knows, maybe I'll put it in next year's sketchbook!



You know, I had two people pay me to do drawings of the Question at HeroesCon this year! I think his appearance on the JUSTICE LEAGUE animated series has upped his profile a bit!


I could see how! You had some great stuff at your table. I totally forgot to swing by as we were leaving. I didn't buy a single print from anyone for fear of damaging it, but I'll have a table to store things next year!

[Big Dog]

Here's another collaboration with MarkG's Art Attacks (http://www.myspace.com/markg72):

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/GL-GA-FINALpost.jpg

He drew the zombie in the foreground and I drew the rest. Mark has a knack for drawing zombies! :D

[Big Dog]

Another DC Zombie cover - Action Comics Annual #1 (originally by Art Adams & Dick Giordano) This time all by my self...
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/ActionZombie-post.jpg

[AlphaMale73]

great stuff man!

[Big Dog]

A few movie sketches I did back in college...

Beetlejuice
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/beetlejuice-post.jpg

Patriot Games
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/harrisonford-post.jpg

Scarface
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Scarface-post.jpg

[Big Dog]

Some skull tattoo designs...
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/skulls-post.jpg

[Big Dog]

Looking through some paperwork looking for a bill and found a few cool sketches...

Rasta Skull!
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/rastaskull-post.jpg

Head Sketch...was going for a sleek angular look.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/headsketch-post.jpg

[Big Dog]

A Dr. Strange re-do I did from way back...found it while digging through my art stuff...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/DrStrangeredo-post.jpg

[Big Dog]

When comes...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Galactus-post.jpg

GALACTUS! :p

[Big Dog]

Here's a piece I did last night for a TRibute Thread we're doing over at Newsarama...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/RingoTribute-Supes-post.jpg

[JimLeeforGod]

Zommmbbbbbbbiiiiieeeee!!!!!!!!!



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[Big Dog]

Did this for the Art Group Thread over at Newsarama...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Huntress-post.jpg

[Big Dog]

She now comes with legs & feet! (although I botched the cape..)

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Huntress-post-1.jpg

[JimLeeforGod]

She now comes with legs & feet! (although I botched the cape..)


Noooooooooooooooo!!! My fantasy is gone.....! http://www.conceptart.org/forums/images/ca_smilies/normal/anj_nohope.gif

[Big Dog]

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Madman-color-post.jpg

I'll get around to coloring the characters eventually! :D

[Big Dog]

Here's an unfinished cover homage to Amazing Fantasy #15 using Mike Allred's Madman!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/MadmanComics15-post.jpg

I'm hoping to finish this up soon, but I have too much on my plate at work at the moment.

[Big Dog]

Not art, but close! I've started a blog over at my MySpace page called "Ask a Pro!" I ask comic book professionals the same 6 questions and post their subsequent answers along with what they're working on, where to find them, etc...
Head over and check it out! (PLEASE!!!) :D

http://www.myspace.com/bigdogstudios

Here are the first four entries...

#1: Chicago area artist Franchesco (upcoming War!)
http://www.franchesco.com

#2 writer/creator Dwight L. MacPherson (The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo - out now!)
http://www.myspace.com/dwightlmacpherson

#3 artist/creator/writer/publisher Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon)
http://www.myspace.com/eriklarsen

#4 writer/creator Steve Niles (30 Days of Night, Cal McDonald)
http://www.myspace.com/steveniles

If you enjoy "Ask a Pro!" please leave comments, send me feedback and pass the word! I'm always looking for Pro's too, so if you are one or happen to know one...please let me know!

[Bruce Lee]

Man, that second version of the Huntress is SO much better than the amputee version. Heh. Very cool!

Loston

[Big Dog]

Man, that second version of the Huntress is SO much better than the amputee version. Heh. Very cool!

Loston

Yeah I caught hell for that...truth is I just ran out of room to finish it! :p

Thanks Loston! :D

[Big Dog]

I've been rather unproductive art wise lately. I've been distracted by work, home & the NFL. So, I've gone through some of my sketches and came up with these...

Neal Adams inspired Batman:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/adamsbatman-post.jpg

Quick Batman Head Sketch:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Batmansketch-post.jpg

Exaggerated Batman Sketch:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Batmansketch2-post.jpg

[Big Dog]

and these...

A few studies...
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/study3-post.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/study2-post.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/study1-post.jpg

[Big Dog]

Here's something I'm toying with...quick portraits. Very minimal and quick...

Mr Miracle:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/portrait-MrMiracle-post.jpg

Batman:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/portrait-Batman2-post.jpg

Batman 2:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/portrait-Batman-post.jpg

[Big Dog]

a few more...

Superman:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/portrait-Superman-post.jpg

a generic masked hero:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/portrait-genhero-post.jpg

[Big Dog]

Here are the leftovers!

A sketch I did after Ron Garney's Cap from way back...
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/GarneyCap-post.jpg

A Madman sketch in orange & black sharpie...
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Madmansketch-post.jpg

A random portrait using a sharpie...
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/inkedhead-post.jpg

[Big Dog]

What, no comments, critiques or even a "you suck!"? What's a guy gotta do to get some feedback around here? :confused: :p

[Big Dog]

Here's something a little different from the norm...

Contour drawings of flowers...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/contourflowers-post.jpg

Here's one from way back in 1995! It's a prelim for a mural I painted on a wall in East Hall at Appalachian State University. I got 8 hours credit for researching methods, creating & following protocols, and directing 4 other mural artists that semester. It stayed up for almost 10 years! Last I heard they painted over it a few years ago...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/mural-post.jpg

[Big Dog]

I was re-reading Planetary and came across a Cassaday splash page of Elijah Snow from issue #16. It started out as a study in folds in clothing ended up as this...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Planetary-post.png

[Big Dog]

Here's a ripped-up Darkwing Duck I did for the Newsarama Art Group...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/DarkwingDuck-post.jpg

[Big Dog]

Here are a few drawings I did for my fiance. She teaches 2nd grade and they had a Eat-a-Book program this week. Where everyone brought in a book that had something to do with food (at least I think that's it!). And the teachers made food to go along with their book...I actually ate green eggs & ham for two days! :D

I did these two for her and another teacher. I sketched them out in large gestural shapes and drew them in ink. These are 11 x 17.

Green Eggs & Ham
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/bookeats001-post.jpg

If You Give a Moose a Muffin
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/bookeats006-post.jpg

[Big Dog]

Just got back from an Unknown Hinson (http://www.unknownhinson.com) show, and it was AWESOME!!! I just found out about this guy today...checked out his website. He's quite the character and one helluva guitar player. Anyway, I decided to draw this:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/UnknownHinson-post.png


Looking somewhat like Dracula's nasty little brother who spent some hard years drinking and working as a carnival barker for a second-rate freak show, Unknown Hinson translates that vibe to his style of country and western-tinged psychobilly.

http://www.unknownhinson.com/

[Big Dog]

I'm trying to get back in the swing of things after nearly 4 months off.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Nightwing-post.jpg

I need to knock the rust off, but hopefully I'm back!

[Big Dog]

Did this for the Newsarama Art Group. The assignment was to animate a live action TV character. Who else would you expect me to draw?! :p

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/EarlToon-post.jpg

[Big Dog]

Had some spare time today...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/3Amigos-post3.jpg

[lost-spartan]

LOL I love Randy's expression!

[Big Dog]

LOL I love Randy's expression!

Thanks man! That was the hardest part to get on Randy!

[Big Dog]

I know it's been awhile, but things have been crazy as of late!

Thought I'd stop by and let everyone in on some good news! I'm getting some shirts made for my "studio" in time for convention season. Here's what they'll look like:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/BDSt-shirt.jpg

White ink on a black 100% preshrunk cotton shirt. $10 (includes US shipping). If any one is interested drop me a PM here or send me an e-mail at: BigDogsStudio -at- gmail.com

Thanks! :D

[Big Dog]

My entry in this week's Newsarama Art Group: Devil Dinosaur

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/devoldino-post.jpg

[Big Dog]

I ran out of room on it before, so I reduced it in Photoshop and printed it out. Finished it up this afternoon...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/devoldino2-post.jpg

[Big Dog]

An extra Devil Dinosaur entry for the week...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/devoldino3-post.jpg

This was the first idea that popped in my head when I started researching the character. Kirby's Devil Dinosaur is so outrageous and over the top that the first thing I think about is that it looks like the old rubber suit Godzilla from the movies. Then I actually started drawing the character and had so much fun that I thought about what he went through as he drew it. He HAD to have had fun with it, so I imagined that Jack was actually running around in a giant rubber suit as he created Devil Dinosaur! I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!

[Big Dog]

My take on Darwyn Cooke's Green Lantern for Darwyn Cooke Appreciation Week over at Newsarama...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/glcooke2-post.jpg

[Big Dog]

My first attempt at Scott Pilgrim...a character I know nothing about (so far!) It was a ton of fun! :D

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/ScottPilgrim-BDS-post.jpg

[Big Dog]

Here's something for my buddy CountD...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Grundy-post.jpg

Did this at work with sharpies & white out on a manilla mailer! :D

[Big Dog]

Tis' Elektra week over at the Rama Art Group...

I wasn't going to contribute this, but I got an idea over lunch...did a search for Elektra and found a back view from the Bowen statue. I was wanting to do a ninja pose, but this stayed with me...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/elektra-post.png

Penciled, inked, scanned & posted in just over a 1/2 hour!

Here's another version for Elektra purists....;)
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/elektra-post2.png

[Big Dog]

Almost four months...what gives?

Here's a commission I did for my buddy Troy from another board...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/BSSpidey-post.png

Sharpies & Microns...I added the photo manipulation in photoshop.

[Big Dog]

I won't even get into how long it's been this time! ;)

Here's a Dr Horrible piece I did in a friend's sketchbook:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Dr_Horrible-post.png

The great one: Kenny F'in Powers:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/KPowers-post.png

[Big Dog]

The Justice League of Hockey! :D

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/JHL-post.png

[Big Dog]

Snake Eyes commission done for my buddy Terry...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/BDS_Snake-Eyes_post.png

[Big Dog]

A few sketches I did for my wife's 2nd graders...

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/BP_BB-BlueBeetle_post.png

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Owly_post.png

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/BP_Shazam_post.jpg

[Big Dog]

We have a brand new sketchbook to give out again this year! In addition to my usual partner in crime Mark Godby, we've added Terence "Teeminus" Hoskins! Give me a heads up before the show and I'll put one on reserve for you...and like last year...they're FREE!

This year's book features 24 pages in b&w with a cardstock cover. We're leaving them at the Dollar Bin booth for pick up this year. While you're there stop and talk to Brian, Adam and the guys!

Contributing artists:
Brandon/Big Dog (me) - http://bigdogsstudio.deviantart.com/
Mark G - http://markg72.deviantart.com/
TeeMinus - http://teeminus.deviantart.com/

Here's an example of the kind of sketches that I'm doing on the back of the sketchbook...this request was for a Solomon Grundy.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/cover_sketch.png

There's still time if you want one of your own! ;) [end shamless self promotion]

[Big Dog]

Now that the Sketchbook has seen print, here's a few new things...

Luke Cage - then & now playing card
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Luke_Cage_post.jpg

Kenny Powers trading card (as used in the sketchbook)
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Kenny_Powers_post.jpg

2009 Big Dog's Studio Presents Sketchbook cover art (printed on Rocket Red cardstock - see above)
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/2009_BDS_Cover_post.jpg

[Bruce Lee]

Good to see you at HeroesCon this weekend, Brandon.

Loston

[Big Dog]

Good to see you at HeroesCon this weekend, Brandon.

Loston

It's always great seeing you Loston! Here's a photo of that jam piece we all did:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/IMG_6459_post.png

Ended up going for $325! Thanks for contributing and the quick tutorial on Spidey and graytone markers! ;)

[Big Dog]

Thanks to requests on other boards, I've decided to start selling these!

We set a price of $5 USD to ship a custom sketched copy anywhere in the US & CAN. Shipping is included in that price. Paypal is preferred. (PM me for info)

Here's an example...my newest sketch was a request for Medusa of the Inhumans. (an example of Solomon Grundy is a few posts before)

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/BDS09_Medusa_post.png

[Manji]

Cool deal and nice work. It was great meeting you at the con and I hope to join you guys for your sketch group sometime soon.

[Big Dog]

Cool deal and nice work. It was great meeting you at the con and I hope to join you guys for your sketch group sometime soon.

Holy cow! I just realized I never made it back to your table to give you a copy of our sketchbook! I'll have to fix that the next time we get together, hopefully for a Sketch Charlotte meeting!

It was great meeting you and looking through your stuff was pretty inspiring! You have a great portfolio!

Hope to see you soon! :)

[Big Dog]

My latest commission...

Did this for "Lord Simian" over at the Outhouse. Done with Copic multiliners on 100lb bristol - 9" x 12"

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/King_Monkey_post.jpg

Next up...Jayne Cobb from Firefly! :)

[Bruce Lee]

It's always great seeing you Loston! Here's a photo of that jam piece we all did:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/IMG_6459_post.png

Ended up going for $325! Thanks for contributing and the quick tutorial on Spidey and graytone markers! ;)

Cool! Happy to contribute, man!

Loston

[Big Dog]

As much as I hate to do it, I have to step back from the internet. In part, not in whole. So I'll be disappearing from many of the forums, message boards and threads that showcase my art in an attempt to get more free time to draw and do things around the house. You can still find me on twitter (BigDogsStudio), the occasional facebook post and a few select sites...just not as often.

This isn't really a goodbye thread because I'll peak in when I have time (especially weekends), just not as often. And besides, I'm not that guy.

If you need anything between now and then (especially commissions or trades) drop me an e-mail over at google: BigDogsStudio

Here's one for the road: The Man Called Jayne...
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Jayne_Cobb_post.jpg

See you on the other side! ;)

[Big Dog]

Well I guess this is the other side...

A few new pieces from the 2010 Big Dog's Studio Sketchbook...

Abe Sapien -
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Abe_Sapien_post-1.jpg

Monster Weddings (also from the Dollar Bin Wedding Anthology) -
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/MonsterWedding_post.jpg

Batman (done for a friend as part of a comics/tpbs trade) -
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Batman_Eison_post.jpg

[Big Dog]

The client gave me liberty to draw any Superman-related character for him and since I've already drawn Lex Luthor and Superman for him on two different occasions I went with my favorite DC viallain...DARKSEID!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/bp1224/Darkseid_v2_post.jpg