Monday, November 9, 2009

J Scott Campbell Calendar, Sky Doll Factory, Do Sheep Dream..

ARRIVING THIS WEDNESDAY

The Calendar is in. Don't miss yours!

New Draw - Always worthwhile. The guys behind this magazine are working professionals (animation/comics) that do this in their 'free' time. So while its not quick to come out, it is a labour of love as each issue is packed with nothing but art instruction goodness.



note there are supposed to be 2 different covers for the sky doll factory comic #1 -which features pencil artwork and extras. one cover is by Wendling (above) and the other by the creators of sky doll (not shown)

The image for Do Androids dream of Electric Sheep above is for the comic, but what is coming is the first collected book. The title may sound familiar as there was a small film back in the day called Blade Runner that might have had something to do with all of it >_<

For anyone that wanted the whole thing in one book. Alex Ross - Justice Absolute edition is here.









The full list of stuff arriving on Wednesday

CLINT EASTWOOD ICON ESSENTIAL FILM ART COLL HC
DRAW #18
FUTURE OF FANTASY ART HC
J SCOTT CAMPBELL FAIRY TALE FANTASIES 2010 CALENDAR
SKY DOLL DOLL FACTORY #1 (OF 2)
SKY DOLL DOLL FACTORY US WENDLING VAR #1 (OF 2)
BLUE SHEEP REVERIE GN VOL 02 (OF 2)
CAT PARADISE GN VOL 02
CIAO CIAO BAMBINO GN
DEVIL INSIDE GN
FLAME OF RECCA TP VOL 33
GA GEIJUTSUKA ART DESIGN CLASS GN VOL 02
GREAT PLACE HIGH SCHOOL GN VOL 01 STUDENT COUNCIL
HAYATE COMBAT BUTLER TP VOL 13
HIGURASHI WHEN THEY CRY GN VOL 05
ICHIROH GN VOL 02
IKIGAMI ULTIMATE LIMIT GN VOL 03
INU YASHA TP VOL 42
INU YASHA VIZBIG ED GN VOL 01
JACK FROST TP VOL 02
JORMUNGAND GN VOL 01
MILLENNIUM PRIME MINISTER GN VOL 02 (OF 4)
OH MY GODDESS RTL TP VOL 13
RECORD OF A FALLEN VAMPIRE GN VOL 07
SUNDOME GN VOL 06
SWANS IN SPACE GN VOL 01 (OF 3)
SWITCH GN VOL 11
TRAIN TRAIN GN VOL 03 (OF 3)
TSUBASA GN VOL 24
YAKITATE JAPAN TP VOL 20
ABSOLUTE JUSTICE HC
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN BY JMS ULTIMATE COLLECTION TP BOOK 02
ANGEL AFTER THE FALL TP VOL 02 FIRST NIGHT
AVENGERS X-MEN UTOPIA HC
BATMAN PRIVATE CASEBOOK TP
BEAST GN
CRIMINAL DELUXE ED
CRIMSON SHELL GN
CSI OMNIBUS TP VOL 01
DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP HC VOL 01 (OF 6)
DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS TP VOL 04
ESCAPISTS TP
ESSENTIAL MOON KNIGHT TP VOL 03
FARSCAPE UNCHARTED TALES HC VOL 01 DARGOS LAMENT
GREEN LANTERN AGENT ORANGE HC
HULK GREEN HULK RED HULK HC
INSOMNIA CAFE HC
JUDGE DREDD COMPLETE CASE FILES TP VOL 14
JUDGE DREDD MECHANISMO TP
NYLON ROAD GRAPHIC MEMOIR GN
OUTSIDERS THE DEEP TP
PROJECT SUPERPOWERS BLACK TERROR TP VOL 01
SPIDER-MAN DIED IN YOUR ARMS TONIGHT PREM HC
SPIDER-MAN DIED IN YOUR ARMS TONIGHT PREM HC DM VAR
SUPERGIRL WHO IS SUPERWOMAN TP
SUPERMAN RED SON DELUXE EDITION HC
TRANSFORMERS BEST O/T UK CITY OF FEAR TP
USAGI YOJIMBO HC YOKAI
WOLVERINE TALES OF WEAPON X TP GN
WOLVERINE WEAPON X ADAMANTIUM MEN PREM HC VOL 01
X-FACTOR TP VOL 07 TIME AND A HALF
X-FILES TP
X-MEN LEGACY TP SALVAGE
X-MEN MANIFEST DESTINY TP
X-MEN WOLVERINE GAMBIT PREM HC

M.M.'s Pockybox. A Talented Student Artist!

Maren Marmulla is a 20 year old communication design student from Dortmund, Germany. She is passionate about videogames and drawing and has a great sense of humor! Her work is a great example of a hardworking student who's constantly doodling and creating fan art and comics about her interests; much of which springs from games such as Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, and numerous other franchises from games, comics, films, manga and anime alongside many of her own original works. Her site is designed to be like navigating a videogame and her gallery and blog contain many sketches, colourings, works in progress and some step by step breakdowns of her art. She works in both digital and traditional disiplines. There is much to see and take inspiration from!








Sunday, November 8, 2009

Illustrator Su Haitao


Anyone interested in gorgeous illustrations and charming designs of characters, robots, mascots and caricatures can find inspiration in the work of Su Haito. Working in Harbin, China, Mr. Haito is a very talented freelance artist for hire and also founded one of China's first Sci-fi and Fantasy Illustration Magazines. You can find a selection of his works on his official website as well as his blog.


http://www.suhaitao.com/

http://suhaitao.blogspot.com/










Saturday, November 7, 2009

James Cameron's 'AVATAR'

The grand marketing campaign for this highly anticipated film has kicked off this month! Avatar promises to be one of the most ambitious and spectacular showcases of digital CG effects and the most immersive stereoscopic 3-D experience ever! James Cameron has developed some revolutionary filmaking techniques in virtual cinematography and pioneered real time 3D technology and cameras to bring his vision to life. And it also helps to have some of the very best concept artists and production designers around to bring the colorful alien world of Pandora and its creatures to life!

Here are some links to interesting articles and interviews for anyone interested in the work involved behind the production for this film:

An interview with Sculptor Jordu Schell, who created the designs for the Na'vi alien characters out of maquettes.
http://io9.com/5354315/avatar-concept-designer-reveals-the-secrets-of-the-navi

An interview with concept/production artist James Clyne about working with Cameron on Avatar as well as his Battle Angel Alita adaptation.
http://marketsaw.blogspot.com/2009/04/concept-designer-james-clyne-talks.html

An excellent 12-page article about James Cameron from the start of his career right up to some behind the scenes information on Avatar. It really highlights the enormous amount of effort and money filmaking requires in this day and age. A very informative and inspiring read for anyone aspiring to get into filmaking!
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2009/10/26/091026fa_fact_goodyear

Also here's a special featurette video about Avatar:


If you haven't had a chance to check out the official trailer, you can find it here!
Eleven in Motion: Abstract Expressions in Animation



Anyone interested in experimental and artistic animated short films is welcome to attend a free screening for the film 'Eleven in Motion.' Taking inspiration from the local Painters Eleven Movement of the 50s, 11 commissioned animation directors have created some unique pieces ranging from 2 to 5 minutes based on the artwork of the original Painters Eleven Group. You can learn more here.

Other events will also be taking place, so for anyone interested in taking advantage of this, details are below:

Eleven in Motion Events include:

Free World Premiere Screening
All filmmakers will be in attendance
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 8 PM
Cinematheque Ontario
Art Gallery of Ontario, Jackman Hall
317 Dundas Street West, Toronto

Gallery Opening
Wednesday, November 18, 6 – 9 PM
Christopher Cutts Gallery
21 Morrow Avenue, Toronto
Exhibit will be on Display November 18 – 25, 2009

Free Artist Talk
Tuesday, November 17, 7 PM
NFB Mediatheque
150 John Street, Toronto

Hands-on Workshop with Richard Reeves
Learn how to scratch & paint animation/sound directly onto 16mm & 35mm film
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 11 AM – 5 PM
CineCycleCoachhouse behind 129 Spadina Rd, Toronto

Thursday, November 5, 2009

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON - Trailer!

Dreamwork's Animation has a new 3D animated film coming out that will be playing in both 2D and stereo 3-D in theatres and IMAX. Adapted from a book by Cressida Cowell, the movie is set in the world of Viking and Norse mythology where a young boy who wishes to be a warrior captures a baby dragon and raises him as a pet. It is being directed by Chris Sanders, the creator of Lilo and Stitch who took over the reigns of the project from a previous director and redesigned the dragon to suit his character style. You can view the trailer here:

Monday, November 2, 2009

art of kung fu panda, NEW Shane Glines Sketchbook

Art of Kung Fu Panda - back in stock on Thursday!



Shane Glines Lily and Finch Sketchbook IN STOCK NOW!


Monster Green - Sketchbook back in stock. limited quantities.