dave's brain trust

[davechisholm]

i don't know what the title means, but i'll periodically post some sketches on here, and you can look at them.


TEH BATMAN!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/BATMAN.jpg
my friend, matt...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/mattglass.jpg
a character from a comic i'm doing...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/leif04.jpg

i hope you gained enjoyment from this venture.

-dave

[davechisholm]

here's a few more from the last few days...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/letsgotoutah.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/davebat.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/gale01.jpg

these are all from my comic idea...

[MEPsketcher]

wow there pretty good the batman one that you dre w looks fustrated

[davechisholm]

wow there pretty good the batman one that you dre w looks fustrated

indeed.
indeed.

[davechisholm]

here's some doodles from the last little bit that i finally got scanned:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/REDsketch.jpg
just a character sketch for let's go to utah!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/ballpointsketchguy.jpg
this is a ballpoint sketch of some guy who came into my cd store...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/leifballpointsketch.jpg
this is a sketch of real-life leif, ballpoint. no pencils, pen straight to paper. good practice!

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/akirasketch.jpg
i was watching akira the other night and doodling and this is what came out. pretty cool.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/ninjaguy.jpg
THIS GUY.
i was at work, and this guy came in...
leather hat, sunglasses indoors, black and white striped tight pirate shirt, TIGHT STONEWASHED HOT PINK jeans, big early '90s sneakers, talked like he was from california, AND practiced karate moves in the store. blew my mind, so i had to draw him.

amazing.

[bindlestitch]

Where the heck to you work, dude? Sounds like an interesting place to say the least.
That real life lief looks like Axel Rose.
Nice stuff, man.

[davechisholm]

Where the heck to you work, dude? Sounds like an interesting place to say the least.
That real life lief looks like Axel Rose.
Nice stuff, man.

it's a used cd, dvd, videogame, vinyl, etc. store.
we get more crackheads and meth-heads then you have ever seen trying to sell stolen goods. it's awesome.

[davechisholm]

SWEET! page 21 of my comic "let's go to utah!" got a deviantart daily deviation. righteous.

http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs19/i/2007/293/e/f/LGTU_page_21_by_davechisholm.jpg

[davechisholm]

Let's go to UTAH! issue #3 pages 1-15

GO!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU03p01.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU03p02.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU03p03.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU03p04.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU03p05.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU03p06.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU03p07.jpg
http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs24/i/2007/361/2/e/LGTU_03_pages_08_and_09_by_davechisholm.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU03p10.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU03p11.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU03p12.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU03p13.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU03p14.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU03p15.jpg

there ye go.

[bindlestitch]

And it just keeps getting better.
Keep up the good work, man. You've got me hooked.

[davechisholm]

And it just keeps getting better.
Keep up the good work, man. You've got me hooked.

thanks so much! i'm probably going to print off a few copies of each issue and sell them for $3 or so...if yer interested...
i'm so stoked.

it means a lot, man!

:D

[davechisholm]

the thrilling conclusion to LET'S GO TO UTAH! issue #3!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU03p16.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU03p17.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU03p18.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU03p19.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU03p20.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU03p21.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU03p22.jpg

thanks for reading!!!

:D

[e_t_i]

Just discovered this thread. Nice to see more pieces of the puzzle!

[davechisholm]

Just discovered this thread. Nice to see more pieces of the puzzle!

thanks! i'm glad you found it.
:D

[davechisholm]

http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs24/i/2008/021/3/4/Let__s_go_to_UTAH_1_cover_by_davechisholm.jpg

cover design for issue 1--i'm going to send it off to be printed on thursday, hopefully! there are extra goodies in the comic, too...

:-)

first time coloring with PS, i think it turned out pretty good!

[davechisholm]

wow, that's huge.

here's a more manageable version:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/COVER1yellow.jpg

:D

[davechisholm]

for sale soon!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LGTU01frontcover.jpg

:-D

[e_t_i]

D'ya take paypal? :)

[davechisholm]

D'ya take paypal? :)

yes, i will...it will be approx 1 month to print and ship them to me...
but you will be the first to know, friendo...

:D

[davechisholm]

CRAP i posted the wrong image.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/COVER_FRONT.jpg
sorry sorry

[davechisholm]

i got a new scanner! now i can scan them as i do them, instead of stockpiling them to scan at kinkos 15 at a time!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page01-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page02-1.jpg

let's go to utah #4 starts now!

oh, go to letsgotoutah.com and check it out. it will be totally up and running soon.
:-)

[davechisholm]

here's some more:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page03-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page04.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page05.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page06.jpg

http://www.letsgotoutah.com

[davechisholm]

http://www.indyplanet.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=807

let's go to UTAH! #1 available to buy!

28 pages of raw comic power!

3.50 cover price, 1.67 shipping in the US!

if you want a signed copy with an original sketch for 15 bucks, you have to wait a little bit--i haven't gotten my copies of the book quite yet...

thanks, people!

-dave

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page07.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page08.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page09-1.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page10-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page11-1.jpg


holy crap!

[Dr. Baltar]

lol I actually know someone that looks exactly like that guy. All stringy hair, bug eyes and Smeagol-like. LOL
Nice job Dave. Must be very satisfying to finish a book. :)

[davechisholm]

thanks baltar! i never got that reply...
means a lot coming from you!

on to more pages...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page12-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page13-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page14-1.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page15-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page16-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page17-1.jpg

enjoy!

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page18yo.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page19-1.jpg

awwww

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page20-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page21-1.jpg

[1peace]

Very very cool stuff man.
Well done. It drew me right in. I was off the forum and in the story. quality art and layout. well done.

peace

[davechisholm]

Very very cool stuff man.
Well done. It drew me right in. I was off the forum and in the story. quality art and layout. well done.

peace

thanks! that's a great compliment. :-)

[davechisholm]

the thrilling conclusion to Let's go to UTAH! #4!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page22-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page23.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page24.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page25.jpg

enjoy!

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/IMG_0022.jpg

yayayayayayaaaaa!!!

DUDES!

i'll have a signed-copy-with-sketch for $15 available soon...

YES!

so excited!!!

[e_t_i]

It's teh guy from teh comic! Kewl!

[davechisholm]

:)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/COVER_FRONT-1.jpg

number 2 cover!

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/COVER_FRONT-purplebackhandlegrey.jpg

[Jel]

I discovered your art with this cover, and after a little search, I headed in this thread.
Quality, quality stuff man, you can be proud. The story is very immersive, it feels real despite all the weird shit happening. It kind of has a Coen bros flick' feel, mixed with some Preacher-era Garth Ennis.

I'm curious as to how you write your scenario. Do you script it page after page? Do you rough it page after page? Do you have a general synopsis in your head and just go for it?

Anyway, again, congratulations, I'm hooked.

[davechisholm]

I discovered your art with this cover, and after a little search, I headed in this thread.
Quality, quality stuff man, you can be proud. The story is very immersive, it feels real despite all the weird shit happening. It kind of has a Coen bros flick' feel, mixed with some Preacher-era Garth Ennis.

I'm curious as to how you write your scenario. Do you script it page after page? Do you rough it page after page? Do you have a general synopsis in your head and just go for it?

Anyway, again, congratulations, I'm hooked.

thanks, jel!
i have the whole run pretty well plotted, generally.
then, i write a script, panel by panel, page by page.
then i rough out each page in my sketchbook,
then i draw them.
the coens are the primary influence on this story... i love their movies so so so so much.

:-)

[davechisholm]

here's the start of Let's go to UTAH! #5, folks:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/Page1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/Page2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/Page3.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page4-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page5-1.jpg

thanks for looking!

[davechisholm]

*note*
Let's go to UTAH #1 is now available for free on WOWIO...
http://www.wowio.com/users/product.asp?BookId=3670

if you download it, i get paid a bit.
so sign up and download the crap out of it.
*the site has a ton of comics on it.

[davechisholm]

here's s'more!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page6-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page7-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page8-1.jpg

[e_t_i]

Live by the ice-scraper, die by the ice-scraper.


Looking good!

[davechisholm]

Live by the ice-scraper, die by the ice-scraper.


Looking good!


that would be the tagline if this was a movie.

[e_t_i]

that would be the tagline if this was a movie.

Remember me when you sell the film rights.

[davechisholm]

Remember me when you sell the film rights.

hahaha that would be a dream come true!

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page9-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page10-2.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page11-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page12-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page13-2.jpg
did these today...YES...it's my ode to calvin and hobbes.

[Jel]

You really got me hooked. Can't wait for the rest!
As for the wowio thingie, I happily wanted to download the first ish, but the site works for US residents only :/

Anyway, kudos for these new pages, I especially like the locust part.

[davechisholm]

You really got me hooked. Can't wait for the rest!
As for the wowio thingie, I happily wanted to download the first ish, but the site works for US residents only :/

Anyway, kudos for these new pages, I especially like the locust part.

thanks very much!
no worries about wowio. just buy the issues when more than one comes out, if you want!
thanks for reading!
:)

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/SLUGCOVERFINAL.jpg
sweet.

[davechisholm]

check this out:
http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=886
laura martin interviewed me for this site.
laura's super cool. she's the colorist for the comic astonishing x-men.
anyhoo, go ahead and read it if'n you want.
:-)

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/PETEsweirdstoriescover.jpg
this is the cover to the limited 8-page mini comic that i'm going to be selling with issue #2.
good times.

[hydekomiksink]

Great cover - I love minis

[davechisholm]

Great cover - I love minis

thanks!
:D

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/3coverWIP.jpg

work in progress. what do you think?

[davechisholm]

here's the final cover:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/issue3COVER.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page14-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page15-2.jpg

back on track!
whew.

[e_t_i]

Whoa! Evil Dave! XD


Great as always.

[davechisholm]

Whoa! Evil Dave! XD


Great as always.

thanks, eti!

[davechisholm]

by the way...
i have issues of #2 available with the 8-page mini comic "Pete's weird stories" signed and numbered.
paypal 10 bucks plus 2 bucks shipping to davechisholmcomics@gmail.com
and i'll send it to you TOOT COURT.

:)

[davechisholm]

http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs25/i/2008/094/3/7/LGTU_05_pages_16_17_by_davechisholm.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page18-1.jpg

here's s'more.

[davechisholm]

the thrilling conclusion to issue #5!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page19-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page20-2.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page21-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page22-2.jpg

what will happen next??!

[davechisholm]

hey dudes, check out this review of my comic!
http://circumstantial.wordpress.com/2008/04/05/spring-review-2-lets-go-to-utah/#comment-9994

this guy really gets it...
awesome.

[davechisholm]

http://www.slweekly.com/index.cfm?do=article.details&id=34AE74E7-14D1-13A2-9F7742A2ED4CBFB3

fun times.

[davechisholm]

issue #3 is now available to buy!

http://www.indyplanet.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=961

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page01-2.jpg
http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs30/i/2008/104/3/a/LGTU_06_pages_02_03_by_davechisholm.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page04-1.jpg

the saga continues.

[bindlestitch]

Heh. Awesome. I'll be ordering issue two and three shortly. I'll lump 'em in with the 100 artists book.
Have you submitted this to any companies yet, Dave?

[davechisholm]

no...i wanted to get the first three issues printed to send out...because #3 turned out so so good...
as soon as i get my batch of #3's, i'll send out care packages to image, top shelf, and a few others...

thanks, man!

:-)

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page05-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page06-1.jpg

[Jel]

As always, I'm a big fan.
I just must say that your inking is getting better and better with each page you put out.

[davechisholm]

As always, I'm a big fan.
I just must say that your inking is getting better and better with each page you put out.

thanks very much!
:D

[krikkit13]

Yeah, he's absolutely right. I can tell that you're getting more and more comfortable drawing the characters too.

I love this book man - I hope you get it picked up, because it definitely deserves to be.

[davechisholm]

Yeah, he's absolutely right. I can tell that you're getting more and more comfortable drawing the characters too.

I love this book man - I hope you get it picked up, because it definitely deserves to be.

that would be so frickin rad.
thanks, man!

:D

[davechisholm]

check it out, friends:

http://www.ryanottley.com

ryan gave my comic a shout out!
awesome!

:D

[davechisholm]

here's 2 more pages:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page07-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page08-1.jpg

[e_t_i]

That last frame is pure awesomeness.

[davechisholm]

That last frame is pure awesomeness.

thanks, man!

i think that the last page is one of the strongest i've ever done.
the next segment is going to freaking rule.

[lost-spartan]

check it out, friends:

http://www.ryanottley.com

ryan gave my comic a shout out!
awesome!

:D

Damn I'm jealous of you man. It'd be awesome to have a draw night with a dude as talented, and cool as Ryan seems. ;)

[davechisholm]

Damn I'm jealous of you man. It'd be awesome to have a draw night with a dude as talented, and cool as Ryan seems. ;)

yeah, he's rad.
i'm going to that draw night as much as i can now...

[davechisholm]

BIG update today...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page09-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page10-3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page11-3.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page12-3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page13-3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page14-3.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page15-3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page16-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page17-2.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page18-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page19-3.jpg

enjoy!

[Ryan.Smith]

Great stuff, Dave. I need to move to Utah so I can go to draw night with you and Ryan. Not to mention Mormons as far as the eye can see!!! :p

[Mase]

Great update!

[Ryan.Smith]

Hey Dave-

Would you mind posting a couple of pages before and after the ink washes? I was hoping to get a feel for how much you apply.

I feel like my eyes play tricks on me and I can't tell with some of the areas whether all the black is making it appear grey, or whether you've put a wash on it.

It'd be greatly appreciated if you could. Thanks! :lml-:

-Ryan

[davechisholm]

thanks, guys!
there aren't really that many mo's here in slc.
i'm pretty sure ottley's a mo. i have several good lds friends, even though i'm not lds.

ANYHOO

ryan-not sure i want to destroy the mystery of it...haha! i just do it all at once, so WIPs are kind of a pain.

i'll try, though...

3 more pages!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page20-3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page21-3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page22-3.jpg

yeah!

[e_t_i]

Something fishy is going on there. :skull:

[Jel]

I had missed the 04-25 update, and I must say it was AWESOME. The story is tight, compelling and weird as ever, but also graphically your images are becoming more and more striking and refined. That one-pager close-up of Leif is very powerful and dramatic for instance.

Ah, and I can't wait for the following pages. Keep up the excellent work, and I can't wait for you-know-what ;).

Cheers!

[davechisholm]

Something fishy is going on there. :skull:

hahahaha of course!!! this ain't no slice-of-life story! something is always afoot!!!!! ;-)


I had missed the 04-25 update, and I must say it was AWESOME. The story is tight, compelling and weird as ever, but also graphically your images are becoming more and more striking and refined. That one-pager close-up of Leif is very powerful and dramatic for instance.

Ah, and I can't wait for the following pages. Keep up the excellent work, and I can't wait for you-know-what ;).

Cheers!

thanks, jel! you are a champion.

[davechisholm]

the thrilling conclusion to #6!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page23-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page24-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page25-1.jpg

what will happen next?!??

[Ryan.Smith]

Oh CRAP!!! :eek:

Great stuff, Dave. I just finished inking some fan art for you. Hopefully it meets your standards. :D

[davechisholm]

Oh CRAP!!! :eek:

Great stuff, Dave. I just finished inking some fan art for you. Hopefully it meets your standards. :D

thanks, man!
:D

[davechisholm]

here's some sketches to tide you over:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/leifsketchhill.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/leifsketchbrushpen.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/SPIDEYSKETCH.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/Leifskechbarefoot.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/LEIFPUNCHSKETCH.jpg

the script for issue 7 is turning out to be a beast.
it's gotta be at least 26 pages.
might take awhile to write. it will slay, though, i promise.
:-)

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page01-3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page02-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page03-2.jpg

yes!

[krikkit13]

Whew - glad to see some more - I needed my fix!

By the way, I love that last page layout - nicely done!

[davechisholm]

Whew - glad to see some more - I needed my fix!

By the way, I love that last page layout - nicely done!

thanks very much!
:D

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page04-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page05-2.jpg
http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs25/i/2008/142/7/1/LGTU_07_page_06_and_07_by_davechisholm.jpg

HOLY CRAP!

[lost-spartan]

^That last page is f*ckin' fantastic Dave!

[e_t_i]

Dayum!! 8910

[Ryan.Smith]

Super tight! The undead was a nice touch. :lml-:

[davechisholm]

^That last page is f*ckin' fantastic Dave!

thanks!


Dayum!! 8910

that's right.


Super tight! The undead was a nice touch. :lml-:

was it?

thanks!

and here is a cowboy wrangling a mermaid:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/cowboyandmermaid.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page08-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page09-3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page10-4.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page11-4.jpg

[Ryan.Smith]

That is one creepy mamma-jamma! :eek:

Nice pages, Dave. :p

[e_t_i]

I'm starting to get a Tezuka vibe from these. Very cool!

[davechisholm]

I'm starting to get a Tezuka vibe from these. Very cool!

nice!


That is one creepy mamma-jamma! :eek:

Nice pages, Dave. :p

thanks!
she's a SUPERFREAK!

[davechisholm]

today i sent copies of Let's go to UTAH! #'s 1-6 to some publishers...here's hoping, eh?

[davechisholm]

dudes!
issue #4 is now available!http://www.indyplanet.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1060

[e_t_i]

Does Indyplanet take paypal?

[davechisholm]

Does Indyplanet take paypal?

i think it's ALL they take.

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page12-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page13-4.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page14-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page15-4.jpg

!!!!

[davechisholm]

yo dudes.
issues 1-3 of Let's go to utah! got some reviews.
http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/06/04/lets-go-to-utah-1-3-review/#comment-664858

it's not the most glimmering review, but any press is good press, right?
i really like this blog, anyhow...

so, read it, and chime in with a comment at the bottom!
thanks, friends.

[e_t_i]

I get the feeling Sinner had something to do with that "BOOM."

Just a hunch. :D

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page16-3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page17-3.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page18-3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page19-4.jpg

SINNER!
ETI nice job. you are the only person on the internets who saw it coming...

[e_t_i]

Hahaha! Awesome! It took me a while. I was trying to figure why lightning wouldn't hit Dave under that tree first. And then I remembered how Sinner stole a little fire from the gods and so forth. :D

Now what's this about a fish???

[davechisholm]

Hahaha! Awesome! It took me a while. I was trying to figure why lightning wouldn't hit Dave under that tree first. And then I remembered how Sinner stole a little fire from the gods and so forth. :D

Now what's this about a fish???

http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs22/i/2007/317/d/d/LGTU_02_page_13_by_davechisholm.jpg

i guess dave understands now...

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page20-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page21-4.jpg

[Ryan.Smith]

I'm building a statue dedicated to you. :D

[davechisholm]

I'm building a statue dedicated to you. :D

hahaha awesome!

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/COVER_FRONT-3.jpg

COMING SOON!

[Caimano]

terrific cover Dave,really like the colors used and the design

[davechisholm]

terrific cover Dave,really like the colors used and the design

thanks, simone!
any compliment coming from a badass of your caliber always goes down smooth...(that sounds bad somehow)

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page22-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page23-2.jpg
!!!!!

[Ryan.Smith]

DON'T DIE, LEIF, YOU CRAZY S.O.B.!!!!! :skull:

[e_t_i]

Dun dun dunnnnn!!!!!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Kyi0WNg40)

[davechisholm]

DON'T DIE, LEIF, YOU CRAZY S.O.B.!!!!! :skull:

!!!!!!!!!!!


Dun dun dunnnnn!!!!!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Kyi0WNg40)


hahaha awesome!

[davechisholm]

dudes i got interviewed for comic week on deviantart.
http://news.deviantart.com/article/51379/

neat-o

[KrisDiaz]

dudes i got interviewed for comic week on deviantart.
http://news.deviantart.com/article/51379/

neat-o

pimp shit....congrats.....i hope one day someone will care to interview me

[Ryan.Smith]

I'll interview you... but I don't think it'll count for anything. :p

[KrisDiaz]

I'll interview you... but I don't think it'll count for anything. :p

that would be sweet! i gotta warn you tho...im hard to inteview and i come off as an asshole most of the time

[davechisholm]

pimp shit....congrats.....i hope one day someone will care to interview me

it's just dumb luck, really.
:)

[davechisholm]

http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll398/davechisholmcomics/page24.jpg
http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll398/davechisholmcomics/page25.jpg
http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll398/davechisholmcomics/page26.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll398/davechisholmcomics/page27.jpg
http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll398/davechisholmcomics/page28.jpg

issue #7 is done! 2 issues left!

[Ryan.Smith]

SUPER AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

:lml-: >D :-lml:

[e_t_i]

Highlanderiffic! ;)

[davechisholm]

SUPER AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!



thanks!



Highlanderiffic! ;)

hahaha awesome!

[davechisholm]

a couple of sketches...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/PPbatman.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/leifjumping.jpg

from draw night...good times.

[1peace]

Your going to make me buy that book of yours.
You know the economies slow and all.
people just can't buy all the comics they want.
grrr.

Funny lace ups on Batman.

peace

[davechisholm]

Your going to make me buy that book of yours.
You know the economies slow and all.
people just can't buy all the comics they want.
grrr.

Funny lace ups on Batman.

peace

DO IT. buy. buy.

the batman is supposed to be from paul pope's amazing "batman year 100." do yourself a favor and buy it.

[JoieSimmons]

This is extremely fantastic stuff.
Lots of energy in the lines.

I have to make a visit to Indy Planet to pick these boys up.

[davechisholm]

This is extremely fantastic stuff.
Lots of energy in the lines.

I have to make a visit to Indy Planet to pick these boys up.

thanks, joie!
do it! buy!


skeeze--what? asphinctersaysspam?

[davechisholm]

sketch dumpster:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/SAMNEILLcopy.jpg
a couple superman sketches:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/SUPERMANSKETCH1.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/SUPERMANSKETCH2.jpg
x-men on a day off:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/Xmendayoff.jpg
i decided to ink it a bit:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/leifjumpingINKED.jpg

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/CHRONYPIC.jpg

what do you think?
is the map too much?

[Ryan.Smith]

I like it. Is this the cover for #6?

[davechisholm]

I like it. Is this the cover for #6?

nope. it's for an article in the university of utah's student paper. this one goes out to every student in the university, so i thought i'd do an illustration for it.
re-posting because of page change...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/CHRONYPIC.jpg

[Mase]

Your color palette seems a little "happy". Darker colors would match the tone better.

[davechisholm]

here's a few little doodles:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/CIRCUSAD3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/leifforshortened.jpg

[Ryan.Smith]

:omg: I don't think I'll be able to get the image of Lief in a bikini out of my head. Thanks a lot. :pj:

[davechisholm]

:omg: I don't think I'll be able to get the image of Lief in a bikini out of my head. Thanks a lot. :pj:

i do what i can.

[davechisholm]

i know you have been waiting for this....

http://www.indyplanet.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1166

http://www.indyplanet.com/catalog/images/2173_14996A.jpg (http://www.indyplanet.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1166)

buy!

[davechisholm]

issue #8 starts HERE!!!!!1
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page01-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page02-3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page03-3.jpg

yes!

[davechisholm]

CHECK THIS OUT!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/paulpope.jpg
paul pope...holding...my...comic...

*photo by http://flickr.com/photos/royalflushmagazine/

[krikkit13]

Congrats dude - that's friggin' awesome.

Also... I'm glad you posted some more, 'cause I've been needing my fix.

EDIT - I just ordered your super-special edition of number 1! Can't wait...

[lost-spartan]

CHECK THIS OUT!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/paulpope.jpg
paul pope...holding...my...comic...


That's a nice score right there!! ;)

[davechisholm]

Congrats dude - that's friggin' awesome.

Also... I'm glad you posted some more, 'cause I've been needing my fix.


That's a nice score right there!! ;)

thanks, guys!
now if we can get him to put out battling boy and total THB...garrrrr...

[Jel]

Whhhaaaaaaa
Awesome man, and well deserved :)

Diggin' the new pages.

[davechisholm]

Whhhaaaaaaa
Awesome man, and well deserved :)

Diggin' the new pages.

thanks, jel!

also...i got engaged last night!!!
to the lovely lady seated in front of me here:
http://tn3-2.deviantart.com/fs31/300W/i/2008/210/f/6/awesomeness_awesome_by_davechisholm.jpg

[Jel]

Ha! Got engaged in the water coaster? j/k
Congrats man, all the best.

[davechisholm]

dudes!
i'm up for a local award called an 'arty.'
if i get the most votes i get an artist grant.
please vote for me?
you have to register at the site first--it's for a local rag called "the City Weekly."
here's a link:
http://www.slweekly.com/index.cfm?do=survey.viewSurvey&surveyID=94CF2864-14D1-13A2-9FD93132E8FC94A0

i'll have more pages up soon!
thanks for voting!

[davechisholm]

the saga continues!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page04-3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page05-3.jpg

[Caimano]

cool! keep updated about new;)

[davechisholm]

cool! keep updated about new;)

thanks! will do!

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/6coverdone.jpg

the cover to number 6--coming soon!

[krikkit13]

Congrats on the engagement man!

[Mr.Hades]

That cover looks great. It'll certainly standout on the shelves

[Ryan.Smith]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/6coverdone.jpg

the cover to number 6--coming soon!

CREEPY!!! :lml-:

[davechisholm]

Congrats on the engagement man!

thanks so much!


That cover looks great. It'll certainly standout on the shelves

yes! thanks!


CREEPY!!! :lml-:

creepy, indeed.

[davechisholm]

more!

http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs32/i/2008/234/8/a/LGTU_08_pages_06_and_07_by_davechisholm.jpg


davesop's fables

[e_t_i]

Beautiful!

[Spidey]

Are those traditional inks? They're fantastic!

[davechisholm]

Beautiful!

thanks, man!


Are those traditional inks? They're fantastic!

yep, they are. thanks very much!

[Ryan.Smith]

awesome work, dave! :lml-:

[davechisholm]

awesome work, dave! :lml-:

thanks, ryan!

[davechisholm]

hey dudes! sorry about the lack of updates.
see, i was asked by an editor at darkhorse comics to write and draw an 8-pager for darkhorse presents. so i've been working on that.
i'm so so so excited about this!

[lost-spartan]

Oh, is that all? An editor from Dark Horse asked you to do some pages, pfft lame.........whatever. :rolleyes:







But seriously, Congrats Dave! Good luck, it seems like a helluva step up to the bigger and better we're all after. Maybe you can get them to put out Utah one of these days for all to behold. :D

[davechisholm]

Oh, is that all? An editor from Dark Horse asked you to do some pages, pfft lame.........whatever. :rolleyes:







But seriously, Congrats Dave! Good luck, it seems like a helluva step up to the bigger and better we're all after. Maybe you can get them to put out Utah one of these days for all to behold. :D

thanks, man! every time you post i imagine it's matt damon talking to me, so thanks for the encouragement, matt damon!

haha

but, seriously, though...i just got this random email from her at darkhorse and i nearly shit myself.

[hadesillustrations]

Wow! Congratulations! That's great news man!

[Caimano]

Congrats crazy dave! :lml-: :-lml:

[davechisholm]

Wow! Congratulations! That's great news man!


Congrats crazy dave! :lml-: :-lml:

thanks, guys!
:D

[davechisholm]

hey, guys!
Let's go to UTAH! #6 is now available to buy on indyplanet!

http://www.indyplanet.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1257

thanks!

[e_t_i]

hey dudes! sorry about the lack of updates.
see, i was asked by an editor at darkhorse comics to write and draw an 8-pager for darkhorse presents. so i've been working on that.
i'm so so so excited about this!

I just saw this; knock 'em dead! :lml-: :-lml:

[Paulo_P]

A little late, but congrats, Dave!

[davechisholm]

I just saw this; knock 'em dead! :lml-: :-lml:


A little late, but congrats, Dave!

thanks, guys!
:D

[davechisholm]

i wish i could post these pages i'm doing right now for darkhorse...they look so good. i can't wait for you guys to see them when they get put out online and in print.
:-)

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page08-3.jpg

sorry about the wait...more will be here soon!
:-)

[NickRocks]

awesome!!!!

[davechisholm]

awesome!!!!

thanks, man!

[davechisholm]

more! more! more!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page09-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page10-5.jpg

ahhh...glorious salt lake city!

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page11-5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page12-5.jpg

BOWLING!!

[lost-spartan]

Lookin good Dave! How is the DH stuff going, you finish everything up?

[davechisholm]

Lookin good Dave! How is the DH stuff going, you finish everything up?

yup. it's going well. i hope the colorist doesn't hijack my lines too much, though! :-)
i can't wait for you guys to see that work.

[Jel]

Neither can we ;)

Nice pages, waiting for the boom that I sense looming a few pages ahead ...

[davechisholm]

Neither can we ;)

Nice pages, waiting for the boom that I sense looming a few pages ahead ...

thanks, jel!

[davechisholm]

hey dudes. just so you can hear what i've been working on...
http://www.myspace.com/davechisholm
i'm playing the trumpet...good times.

all of the tracks were recorded live at shows by a friend of mine.

more pages very soon.

[lost-spartan]

Damn your a talented cat dude.

[davechisholm]

Damn your a talented cat dude.

thanks, man!

[krikkit13]

Awesome, Dave!

I knew you were into music from the inserts in Let's Go to Utah, but this is definitely cool.

[davechisholm]

Awesome, Dave!

I knew you were into music from the inserts in Let's Go to Utah, but this is definitely cool.

thanks, man!

[hadesillustrations]

I only listened to a tiny bit of your first track (I'm at work and goofing off - I try to keep that to a minimum ;)) but you really have a great sound. I've recently been getting more into jazz as we have a HUGE Jazzfest here in Rochester. A good friend of mine actually takes the week off of work for it. It's a great time with tons of great music. Keep up the great work Dave - both art forms!

[davechisholm]

I only listened to a tiny bit of your first track (I'm at work and goofing off - I try to keep that to a minimum ;)) but you really have a great sound. I've recently been getting more into jazz as we have a HUGE Jazzfest here in Rochester. A good friend of mine actually takes the week off of work for it. It's a great time with tons of great music. Keep up the great work Dave - both art forms!

thanks, hades!
:-)

[Bruce Lee]

How long have you played trumpet, Dave?

Loston

[davechisholm]

How long have you played trumpet, Dave?

Loston

approx. 16 years...
i'm working on my masters degree in jazz comp. and performance.
good times!

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page13-5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page14-5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page15-5.jpg

YES!

[lost-spartan]

Lovin' panels 4 and 5 on the 1st page, very Big Lewbowski. :D

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page13-5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page14-5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page15-5.jpg

YES!

thanks, lost-spartan!
quoted for the page turn.

[krikkit13]

Great to see some more art Dave! There are some awesome facial rendering and expressions on these pages.

I did notice a typo on Page 3 in Panel 1 ("An I crazy) - also that last phrase from Cowboy Bill is kinda awkward to read. I get that it's his cowboy-ish phrasing, but you might want to re-work it a little bit so people don't stumble over it.

[davechisholm]

Great to see some more art Dave! There are some awesome facial rendering and expressions on these pages.

I did notice a typo on Page 3 in Panel 1 ("An I crazy) - also that last phrase from Cowboy Bill is kinda awkward to read. I get that it's his cowboy-ish phrasing, but you might want to re-work it a little bit so people don't stumble over it.

thanks, man. he's supposed to be saying, 'those boys stole 253 million dollars from me...etc."
flows much better.
i'll fix them asap.
:-)

[Caimano]

hey dudes. just so you can hear what i've been working on...
http://www.myspace.com/davechisholm
i'm playing the trumpet...good times.

all of the tracks were recorded live at shows by a friend of mine.

more pages very soon.

Can't beleave it! I love Miles and Kind of Blue is one of my all times fave album in my top 5 for sure (just for let you know my taste...I'm a blue mood guy).

[davechisholm]

Can't beleave it! I love Miles and Kind of Blue is one of my all times fave album in my top 5 for sure (just for let you know my taste...I'm a blue mood guy).

totally great album for sure. timeless stuff. i always make my students learn at least 2 solos off of that album.

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/COVERFRONTcopy.jpg

available to buy soon!

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/savethedateSMALL.jpg

it's the save the date for our wedding!
DAVE + HANNAH
YES!

[e_t_i]

Congratulations!

[davechisholm]

Congratulations!

thanks, man!

[lost-spartan]

When is the big day Dave?

[davechisholm]

When is the big day Dave?

june 13th! 2 days after my birthday.

[Caimano]

Congratulation!!

[davechisholm]

Congratulation!!

thanks, man!

[ScottEwen]

Congratulations, Dave! The idea of drawing your own save the date card is pretty genius. Might have to steal that idea...

[davechisholm]

Congratulations, Dave! The idea of drawing your own save the date card is pretty genius. Might have to steal that idea...

glad i could inspire you!
:D

[krikkit13]

Heh. Awesome. I did our own save the date cards too. I'd hoped to make all of our stationary, but it got way too complicated.

Congrats again man!

[davechisholm]

thanks, krikkit!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page16-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page17-4.jpg

the saga continues!

[davechisholm]

more!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page18-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page19-5.jpg

thanks for looking!

[Caimano]

what a fist!...poor dave

[davechisholm]

what a fist!...poor dave

poor dave, indeed!

[davechisholm]

http://www.indyplanet.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1431

issue #7 is now available to buy!

go here and buy it, friends!
if you want a signed one with a sketch, wait a few more weeks until i get my copies.
thanks!

-dave

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page20-5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page21-5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page22-5.jpg

one issue to go! what will happen?!

[lost-spartan]

Man those cops showed up fast! :p

[davechisholm]

Man those cops showed up fast! :p

very curious...hmmmMMMmmmm

[davechisholm]

THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!!!!
LGTU #1- http://www.indyplanet.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=807
LGTU #2- http://www.indyplanet.com/index.php?id=887
LGTU #3- http://www.indyplanet.com/index.php?id=961
LGTU #4- http://www.indyplanet.com/index.php?id=1060
LGTU #5- http://www.indyplanet.com/index.php?id=1166
LGTU #6- http://www.indyplanet.com/index.php?id=1257
LGTU #7- http://www.indyplanet.com/index.php?id=1431

order them now!!! it is time.

thanks, friends.
your pal,
dave

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page01-5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page02-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page03-4.jpg

THE BEGINNING OF THE END!
this is the start of the final issue--issue 9.

thanks for looking!

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page04-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page05-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page06-2.jpg

WOAH! BAD COP BAD COP

ps. if the mods want to link the last page because of violence then i understand.

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page07-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/page08-4.jpg

thanks for looking!

[davechisholm]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/dchisholm/COVERFRONT.jpg
what do you think?
more contrast?
i'm pretty psyched on this one.