Sunday, February 17, 2008

cool shit and WWLA

hey everyone, i've been a bit absent of late...it's always a bit tough to have time to update all my pages and stuff when im working two jobs....but i get stuff done eventually...

So, I've been waiting and waiting to the 'near print date' of a certain comic I'm rather fond of...I've been teasing it a bit on my DA page, as well as this one too and of course my blog....and now I think I cant tell you all what's up and post the actual art on here in a few days.

and............

here.....................................

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So, I managed to snag the back pin-up in the final issue of the first run of UMBRELLA ACADEMY. It's been done for months, but I wasn't allowed to say anything about it. I will say now though (as it hits shelves this wednesday, february 20th) that I am SO honored and humbled to join the ranks of UA pin-up artists, along with other AMAZING (and I must say MUCH more well known than I, like by a million times!) comic artists such as Becky Cloonan, Fabio Moon, and Vasilis. These people are seasoned pro's and I'm so fucking happy I have an opporunity to contribute to a book to chalked full of fucking talent. SERIOUSLY!!! I seriously still cannot believe I actually have work in a book that I am such a fan of, but somehow the fates have smiled my way and given me the opportunity to share the printed pages with the amazing talents of James Jean, Gabriel Ba and Gerard Way....it's only one page, but I have been so fucking stoked about it! so there...now it's out....I think I can gush now! I cant wait to see what it looks like in print, it's a fully rendered pencil drawing, kinda similar to the snake cover I did for issue 11 of ARCHAIC.

And speaking of ARCHAIC, the boys will be at Wizard World Los Angeles selling copies of the book, the trades and issues 10, 11, 12 (the 3 issue story arc I contributed on) in artists alley. I'll most likely be there on saturday signing, but I'll defiantly update here first to let everyone know exactly when and where I'll be. The con is march 14-16 I think...and if you want your copy of UA signed, I'd love to sign that as well...

And now I'm thinking towards SDCC of this year...I dont know if I'll be doing sketchbooks or not...what do you all think? Let me know if you'd be interested in getting one, and if there's enough interest, I'll put my 'sketchbook makin' gloves' on and get the whip crackin'

So that's that...I'm writing today, because I have a bunch of crap to finish this next week and I dont know if I'll get a chance to write again....

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

february 20th

No art today...although im working on a few things. just wanted to let everyone (if anyone) who reads this know that something rather neat comes out on comic book store shelves on feb. 20th...7 days from now. I suggest you pick it up, and flip through to the back. It's something I'm rather proud of....i'll let you know more in a few days...

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Tuesday, February 5, 2008

now that you got it...


& now with the following collection of the swizzy sounds

Now that you got it, what you gonna do about it?
Now that you got it, what you gonna do about it?
Now that you got it, what you gonna do about it?
What you gonna do about it? What you gonna do about it?
Now that you got it, what you gonna do about it?
Now that you got it, what you gonna do about it?
Now that you got it, what you gonna do about it?
What you gonna do about it? What you gonna do about it?

Now that I'm your baby the things you promised me now I want
Now that you got it, what you gonna do about it?
What you gonna do about it? What you gonna do about it?
All the stars I was reachin' for you had in the palm of your hand
& if for just once I would let the
padlock on the door be open
Well, dammit, just get on over here
This better be the best thing I ever felt
My days, they better be sunny
It better be nothing but all that I want

Now that I'm your baby, the things you promised me now I want
Now that you got it, what you gonna do about it?
Now that you got it, what you gonna do about it?
If I'm really your baby then share with me your secrets & all
Now that you got it, what you gonna do about it?
What you gonna do about it? What you gonna do about it?

I'm the raddest queen of them all
I could have anyone, so what I want?
Perfect, get it right, never wrong
So you gonna step it up? Or you gonna be gone
Not like the rest (not this), nothing is typical (ain't nothing is typical)
This is not a test (no test), this is a for sure (it's all gotta be for sure)

Now that I'm your baby, the things you promised me now I want
Now that you got it, what you gonna do about it?
Now that you got it, what you gonna do about it?
If I'm really your baby then share with me your secrets & all
Now that you got it, what you gonna do about it?
What you gonna do about it? What you gonna do about it?

(Yo Gwen whatcha make 'em do?)
Well, I'd train him like a marine corps
Boot, camp, make him like a superhero (yes ma'am)
That always better be his response
Or I don't give a dog a bone
Attention! Show me your skeletons, let's not play games
We can be closer than sharing last names (gimme my award)
The award is a purple heart, it could be yours
If you earn that medal, yeah you could be my boy

Uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh
Uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh


If I'm really your baby then share with me your secrets & all
Now that you got it, what you gonna do about it?
What you gonna do about it? What you gonna do about it?
If I'm really your baby then share with me your secrets & all
Now that you got it, what you gonna do about it?
What you gonna do about it? What you gonna do about it?

Now that you got it, what you gonna do about it?
Now that you got it? What you gonna do about it?
Now that you got it, what you gonna do about it?
What you gonna do about it? What you gonna do about it?

Monday, February 4, 2008

because I'm just a girl....


Take this pink ribbon off my eyes
Im exposed
And its no big surprise
Dont you think I know
Exactly where I stand
This world is forcing me
To hold your hand

cause Im just a girl, oh little ol me
Well dont let me out of your sight
Oh Im just a girl, all pretty and petite
So dont let me have any rights
Oh... Ive had it up to here!

The moment that I step outside
So many reasons
For me to run and hide
I cant do the little things I hold so dear
cause its all those little things
That I fear

cause Im just a girl,
Id rather not be
cause they wont let me drive
Late at night
Oh Im just a girl,
Guess Im some kind of freak
cause they all sit and stare
With their eyes
Oh Im just a girl,
Take a good look at me
Just your typical prototype
Oh... Ive had it up to here!

Oh... am I making myself clear?
Im just a girl
Im just a girl in the world...
Thats all that youll let me be!

Oh Im just a girl, living in captivity
Your rule of thumb
Makes me worry some
Woh Im just a girl, whats my destiny?
What Ive succumbed to
Is making me numb
Oh Im just a girl, my apologies
What Ive become is so burdensome
Oh Im just a girl, lucky me
Twiddle-dum theres no comparison

Oh... Ive had it up to!
Oh... Ive had it up to!!
Oh oh oh oh oh ... Ive had it up to here.