6 Awesome Places to View Original Comic Art Online
For a comic artist there's nothing more instructive than getting to hold and study a piece of original… [more]
A Crapload of New Pen and Ink Drawings and Paintings
It's been a while since we showed you what we've been up to creatively around these parts. While we've… [more]
Comic Artist, Webcomic and Cartoonist MEETUP Groups Around the World
In late 2009 Sean Fidler and I became aquainted with Meetup.com. A site that allows you to coordinate… [more]
Simon Bisley Paints a Badass Movie Poster for CENTURION
Hot damn is it good to have the Biz back. Simon Bisley was one of several artists who got me back into… [more]
Aaron Crawford and His Technicolor Artistic Nightmares
by Jason Thibault There was just something too crazed, twisted and fun about Aaron Crawford's artwork… [more]
Blog
A Crapload of New Pen and Ink Drawings and Paintings
It's been a while since we showed you what we've been up to creatively around these … [Read More...]
Fun With Wordle: What Does Your Website Say About You?
It's always interesting to see how a third party looks at your website even if it's … [Read More...]
AMC Releases 4-Minute Trailer for The Walking Dead
And finally the moment all of you zombie fanatics have been waiting for. AMC has … [Read More...]
Simon Bisley Paints a Badass Movie Poster for CENTURION
Hot damn is it good to have the Biz back. Simon Bisley was one of several artists … [Read More...]
Aaron Crawford and Scott Saw Collaborate on a Wicked New Print
Filed under cool shit that shows up in my inbox. Artists Aaron Crawford and Scott … [Read More...]
Weekly Wrap-Up June 12, 2010 – Batman All the Time, Incredible Realistic Pencil Drawings and Tim Bradstreet’s Judge Dredd
by Jason Thibault Yesterday we collected four awesome videos that showed up online … [Read More...]
Did Your Head Explode From All of the Amazing Videos Posted Online This Week?
It was a banner week for badass videos showing up online. 'Fake' video game shorts, … [Read More...]
Articles
6 Awesome Places to View Original Comic Art Online
For a comic artist there's nothing more instructive than getting to hold and study … [Read More...]
Comic Artist, Webcomic and Cartoonist MEETUP Groups Around the World
In late 2009 Sean Fidler and I became aquainted with Meetup.com. A site that allows … [Read More...]
Some Thoughts on Frank Frazetta’s Passing and a Roundup of Tributes
by Jason Thibault and Richard Serrao Now that we've had a week to contemplate … [Read More...]
How to Draw a Zombie [VIDEO]
Artist Christopher Williams Draws a Zombie from Jason Thibault on Vimeo. My longtime … [Read More...]
Four Great Resources for Comic Creators
Work in Comics, Nexus, Webcomics.com and Optimum Wound's Submission Guidelines Directory. by … [Read More...]
Anatomy of a Pen and Ink Drawing From Concept to Finish
Hello, my name is Richard Serrao. I'm the co-owner of Optimum Wound and I'm also … [Read More...]
23 Ways for a Comic Artist to Survive and Thrive in any Economy
By Jason Thibault This was originally a to do list that I wrote for myself. I … [Read More...]
Masters of Ink
Aaron Crawford and His Technicolor Artistic Nightmares
by Jason Thibault There was just something too crazed, twisted and fun about Aaron Crawford's artwork to not ask him to do a Masters of Ink interview. I love talking to artists who work in the music biz and get a chance to generally be as wild and imaginitive as they want. Especially on art for more underground metal and hardcore bands who would typically seek Aaron out BECAUSE his art is so badass. … [Read More...]
Artist Wes Craig on Combining Ink and Emotion
by Richard Serrao The first time I saw Wes Craig's artwork was on a Texas Chainsaw Massacre comic from Wildstorm and to be honest I had never heard of him before. Once I looked inside though his artwork blew me away. Ever since then I've been a fan and I really wanted to share his work with everyone so that you can enjoy his work as well. First professional work (piece / year) and maybe a … [Read More...]
Tim Bradstreet on Drive, Determination, Craft and Red Sky Diary Part 3
By Richard Serrao and Jason Thibault In the first part of this 3-part conversation with Tim Bradstreet he talks about the tools he uses to create his highly realistic pen and ink work. In part two he discusses his influences and process. In this third and final part Tim hands off advice and wisdom for aspiring artists and talks about recent and upcoming projects. What would you tell an aspiring … [Read More...]
Tim Bradstreet on his Influences and Artistic Process – Part 2
By Richard Serrao and Jason Thibault In part one of this interview Tim Bradstreet opened up his artistic tool box and went through it in detail. In part 2 we get a look inside his process and his artistic (and cultural) influences. In part 3 he gives out advice to aspiring artists and talks about his artistic evolution and upcoming projects. Tim, which artists or creators do you return to for … [Read More...]
Tim Bradstreet; A Master Class in Pen and Ink Realism
By Richard Serrao and Jason Thibault *Note* this is part one of an epic 3-part interview. Here is part two and part three. Tim Bradstreet. What can I say about this awesome artist that hasn't yet been said by people much more talented than myself? Quite a lot actually. There have been a lot of artists in my lifetime that have influenced me in so many ways BUT overall Mr. Bradstreet has been the … [Read More...]
A Quick Talk with Comics Legend Tony DeZuniga
By Richard Serrao Tony DeZuniga is a comics legend who has been working in the industry since the age of 16 or in 1957 if you prefer. In the 60's and 70's he moved back and forth between the Philippines (his native country) and New York City working for both Marvel and DC Comics. That means he's forgotten more about comics than you or I will probably ever learn. Later on he worked as a conceptual … [Read More...]
Wesley Allsbrook; An Interview with an Accomplished Illustrator
by Jason Thibault Wesley Allsbrook is a very skilled illustrator who has worked with magazines, newspapers and in the comics medium. She studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and became a freelance artist after graduation. What inspired you to first start drawing? Did you struggle in your formative years or did it come easy to you? I always drew. I wasn't always good with it, but … [Read More...]
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