crosshatching

Some of you may have seen a lifesize Planet Hulk bust almost a year ago which was based on a 3d model I had done before.  The initial model was back then just from head to traps (shoulder).  Months later I revisited that sculpt and decided to give him an armless torso and a pedestal… mainly because I wanted to have a hulk mini bust which I would then get printed… well that was my plan.  So i had been scouring forums and bugging other artists about 3d printing, but remained unsure of  how it will turn out.

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I had previously showed it to a few friends, and then Pat Carlos insisted he’d show it to Randy Bowen.  So I said ok, still quite nervous about the prospect,  that and I’ve been a fan of Bowen Statues way back.

And when the letter came and it was from Mr. Bowen, it took me a while to think of how to reply to Randy himself.  But suffice to say, he was interested in producing the bust.

The bust was then announced I think 2 months back and I held back on any news about it since I really didn’t know the time table for these things.  So why now?  Well I have recently been emailed a picture of a rough look of the bust.  Of course I can’t show the picture, but I am quite excited about how it looks so far.  Yes!

Went on a short summer trip to the Queen City of the south last May 22, along with fellow friends slash artists Stephen Segovia, Harvey Tolibao, Ariel Padilla, Jason Paz, Noah Salonga and Max-C Cubacub.  With Harvey and his friend Jess doubling as tour guides.  Met up with the rest of the Renaissance crew, and splurged on Cebu Cuisine

If you plan on visiting the Philippines, make sure you drop by Cebu — Try their Lechong Baboy (Roasted Pig), and Sample the menus from Don Merto’s and Casa Verde (especially their ginormous baby back ribs).  And you know what really is a sure win Cebu?  Their price per serving!

Jason Paz vs the Baby Back Ribs

MMmmmmm… hungry all over again.  Cebu we vow to return!

On the other hand if you visit Bohol to take a dip in Panglao, never walk on the sand in the wee hours… do so nearest the waves.  You’ll never know what you may step on in the dry sand.

Deviating a while from the Marvel Universe, I give you Supergirl.  I guess it’s safe to say I’m finally getting the hang of coloring with markers.  If only  I could do it a bit faster.  Also I’m not calling this one a sketch as I have taken utmost care drawing the lines and the colors.  I also did not have the exact blue so i had to experiment on combinations.  After finishing this one I’m thinking of revisiting the previous drawings.

This is so far only my third Supergirl drawing, one I gave away in France, another was a sketch request, and this will definitely not be the last.  However I haven’t drawn anything else after this piece, and as soon as I can I’ll grab those markers again.

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On the right is the rough for this drawing.  Drawn last week after the first color sketches gave me a few ounces of self confidence.

I haven’t drawn Black Cat before so I paired her with one of my favorite female characters, Ms. Marvel.  A few things did not turn out the way I wanted it but it was a fun accomplishment at the least.

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Right after the Namora sketch I went in and tried to do some lighting effects to see how Copic blends with Tria.  I guess it’s ok, but at areas with thicker Tria colors, it somehow becomes slightly “Copic proof”.  Especially with lighter colors.  But Kurecolor markers and its blender (solvent) seem able to eat right through

I’ll probably do a different sketch of Thor next time

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First colored piece trying out Letraset’s Tria markers.  Regretfully I had only bought 2 flesh tones, since I don’t know how the ink sets with this brand.  And I really loved it;  it had this this thick pastel flat look to it combined with a paper I’ve been using.  So I’m sold with the brand, and I plan to rummage through Fully Booked to get more colors and hopefully a complete set.

I’ve done several pieces in color since I got it.  Will post them soon.

This piece was done a few weeks ago and was undecided whether to do it by pen or brush… I chose brush.

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During the recent months and several cons we’ve become acquainted with our local Komiks Masters; the few who chose to stay in the Philippines after working under the Big 2.  Namely Jun Lofamia, Rico Rival, Danny Acuña, Ernie Patricio among them, and occassionally we’d get a glimpse of their brushwork and luckier still if we see them in action.  That method in drawing was what practically identified most Filipinos during the 70’s; the flowing and purposeful and intricate brush work.  It’s something I’ve told Sir Rico Rival I really envy and wish I could do.

Hence the drawing on the right, a futile attempt with the brush.  It’s not the first time, however it’s been 10 yrs since the last time I tried it.  However this time I tried doing it over a reallly rough and unrecognizable draft….  I was wondering if I can do that too.  Not trying it again haha.

Wanted to use whites unfortunately don’t have any at the moment but I sure wish I had and as well rendered Betty’s robe differently, as it contrasts the way I did Hulk’s.

I’m tempted to ask the veterans if they could ink a different version…

By the way, for this one I used regular india ink and employed a Tamiya detailing brush for the finish.

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Another with the markers.  Did these a week back, and I don’t like it when I have to do color corrections in photoshop for a grayscale drawing!  The markers aren’t as even as i want them to be…

His current costume is in my opinion the best design, or i like it because I just hate drawing undies on top of suits

This was a request that was to be included in a 3 yr old commission.

Haven’t had much experience with markers, so I’m not particularly happy about the end result.  It must be the paper I used.  Can’t say whether my Copics are strating to dry out or its just the way they mixed their colors; just a variation on the amount of solvent to a particular color to produce a different shade.

Anyway it’s just a sketch and hope you like it