Minor fame, here I come!

I never thought seeing my name on a website would give me a thrill.

Only weeks away before my comic goes live on DARK HORSE!!

For those of you not in the know, I'm the only non-famous/respected guy in the bunch! I envision myself as one of those birds that perch on rhinos in order to eat the bugs that land on them...except instead of a Rhino its Joss Whedon...and instead of bugs its little bits of fame that drip from his ravenous jaws! Luckily Joss (I can call him that now) will never read this post and never know that I compared him to a rhino of fame.

Beginnings

Notice the official DARK HORSE PAPER!!!!

And the official (semi) PRO COMIC BOOK ARTIST SMIRK OF CONFIDENCE!!!

And (most importantly) the OFFICIAL CONTRACT!! I can't tell you what's in it because it told me not to....well, I shouldn't have told you that.

I haven't posted anything in a bit, but for good reason. I've been up to my ears working on my short story for Dark Horse Presents and don't feel like posting progress shots on a comic that is going to be online anyway in about a month. SO, I'll just post some pics of me beginning to work on it instead. I just turned my pencils in, so now its time to letter and ink (as long as the editor gives me the thumbs up)

Character Doodles

Well, my script was just approved for Dark Horse Presents and I just received my fancy official Dark Horse Comic Paper! Here are my initial character designs for my main characters, I'm sure they'll change 40 times this weekend once I get down to drawing out the story. I'll be sure to post a link to the story once it goes live! My very first PAID comic job...oh validation, you taste so sweet.

Stumptown, I shall miss you

Well, Stumptown wrapped up on Sunday night and it couldn't have gone any better (well, maybe a little better, since I didn't find a winning lotto ticket while flying a jet pack or anything). I had a complete blast, met a ton of awesome people who were excited about my work, sold out all of my comics, and had a great turnout of friends and family. Thank you all who were able to attend and stop by my table.

Here is a link to some photos from the event, with Ash acting as a puppeteer forcing me to draw draw draw.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oceanyamaha/3455049036/in/pool-stumptowncomicsfest2009/

Also, I just got the final back on the Roller Derby poster I did for the Rose City Rollers! I did the illustration and the Art Director (Nami, aka "Draggin") did the text layout. I think it looks pretty dang good, the font reminds me of boogie nights with a splash of vidal sassoon.

Stumptown here I COME!

Well, we're down to the final week! My books came yesterday and they look pretty good (wish I could afford to print a grayscale comic in COLOR, then maybe it'd look more like my drawings). They really look nice though, I feel a small spark of pride when I look at them.

My lil' sis took some photos from the gallery opening, thanks to all of you that came! I think the printer I chose will be selling my comic through their online store, so those of you who'd like to buy a comic (no pressure) but can't make it to Stumptown, keep you're eyes peeled for a link to their store soon.


By the BRUSH OF FRANK MILLER!! IT'S A CRAIG THOMPSON ORIGINAL FROM HIS UPCOMING BOOK HAIBIBI!! HANGING WITHIN 50 FEET OF MY STUFF!!


This is me pointing to something at the show. Probably Craig Thompson...did I mention that he had some pieces there? Oh, I did? How silly of me.


And here I am with my lovely wife and greatest critic/moral supporter/editor/self esteem booster/marketing forcer on-er in front of some of my pieces, doing who knows what.

Roller Doodle

Here's a sketch of a sexy gal on skates. I've been doodling roller derby ladies in my spare time lately since my friend Heather put me in contact with the Rose City Rollers art director in hopes of doing a poster for one of their bouts. So, I guess I just have to whittle the hours away drawing sexy girls being tough and graceful, it's hard to be me. In other news, the opening of the Stumptown Art Show went EXTREMELY well and I got to meet a lot of great people (rubbin' elbows and taking names). Plus, tons of my friends and family showed up, so I felt warm and fuzzy on the inside the entire time.

Art Opening

Here is the press release for the art opening on Thursday! I didn't make the image cut, but I did get on the list with such luminaries Craig Thompson and Farel Darlymple!! Hope to see some of you at the show!