Artist Series - Day 304: Victor Martinez

Today's artist is another film guy in L.A.  He worked on Tron, Oz, and Star Trek - Seems appropriate for Halloween :)

Artist Series - Day 303: Phil Saunders

Today's artist also came to me from my deep dive into the "Tron: Legacy" art book.  Wish I knew more about him, his blog is fairly up to date, but his website seems frozen in time, circa 2003 :(

Artist Series - Day 302: Brent Boates

I spent last night going through my "Tron:Legacy" art book, finding who did what, and grabbing their websites....and that's where today's artist came from for me!

I haven't featured nearly enough storyboard people, and I'm happy to fix that problem here.  Even better, he lives in Vancouver!  I wonder if I could meet him sometime....

Artist Series - Day 301: Chase Stone

I know almost nothing about today's artist, but he's got some damn fine painted Magic cards out there!

Artist Series - Day 300: Jakub Rozalski

Holy shit, we are already at day 300!  Still lots of cool stuff to come, don't worry!

Today's artist was suggested to me by a non-artist friend a couple of days ago.  I hadn't heard of him before, but man, I am BLOWN AWAY.  Jakub seems to have my same love of quiet moments, and mash-ups, and the feeling of the uncanny.  On top of that, such a loose digital painter!

Artist - Series - Day 299: Stephen Silver

Today's artist is a character designer, passionate crusader for artists' rights, teacher, app developer and all-around good guy.  I had coffee with Stephen on Friday (he was visiting Vancouver and made time to come talk to me!) and it was amazing.  The two things I remember most - He asked FAR more questions than he spoke,and he was very passionate that EVERYONE in our industry should draw more.  With that, I'm going to leave you...and go draw more!

Artist Series - Day 298: Justin Sweet

Woo!  Travelling all day, getting my artist in with 14 minutes to spare!!!!

Today's artist is a concept artist as well as a more traditional fantasy painter/illustrator.  I met him at IlluxCon several years ago, and was impressed with his sheer intensity!

Artist Series - Day 297: Cecil Kim

I found today's artist via his Gnomon demos,  and the fact that he worked on God of War....which I didn't play, but I have the art book :)  

Artist Series - Day 296: Jim Lee

Today's artist has probably has as much or more impact on mainstream comics in the last 20 years than any other artist.  Love his style or hate it, there is no denying he made it popular.

Artist Series - Day 295: Howard Pyle

 
Today's artist is the grandfather of American Illustration.  He founded the Brandywine School, and trained some of the best illustrators of the 20th century....he also loved pirates.  Most interesting to me are his sketches, and how unfinished they are.  Not every drawing needs to be a masterpiece for you to use them to make amazing finished work!

Artist Series - Day 294: Daniel Landerman

Today's artist is one of those ones that I just found myself following...I don't really know where I heard of him, but man, I love his drawings.  He posts a ton on instagram too!

Artist Series - Day 293: Tyrus Wong

 

Today's artist is probably best known for his work on Bambi.  According to wikipedia, he's still alive, 103 years old.  Amazingly atmospheric work.

Artist Series - Day 292: Brian Matyas

A friend recommended today's artist, and when I did some research, not only did I agree, but it turns out we both grew up in the same city!  We probably have friends in common.  Weird.  Amazing work too!

Artist Series - Day 291: Didier Cassegrain

Back with the French comic artists!  I discovered today's artist via his Comix Buro sketchbook when I was in Paris in 2010....I really wish they'd translate his stuff to English...maybe I can find a scanlation fansite...

Artist Series - Day 290: Nate Simpson

I first heard of today's artist from my friend Robin, who was reading Nate's comic "Nonplayer".  He is now the art director for "Human Resources", which is a game of multiple apocalypses currently being kickstarted.  It looks amazing, you should check it out and support it!

Artist Series - Day 289: Ursula Dorada (SulaMoon)

Today's artist has been my friend for several years now, and I'm super happy to share her work.  Sometimes it feels like Sula and I share a brain....which may be a scary thing!  I wish I shared her ability to paint people!

Artist Series - Day 288: Rovina Cai

I met today's artist at Illustration Master Class as well, and I wish I'd talked to her earlier in the week, I feel like it was an opportunity lost that I only really connected with Rovina on the last couple of days.