OXYGEN – ORANGE
Issue two of OXYGEN is now available to view online. Having landed on an unknown planet, our astronaut now begins the long journey to 'the destination'. His companion droid, LUNA giving little clue as t0 the dangers that lie ahead. You can buy your online issue of...
RED!!
It has been a while but finally, OXYGEN -RED is complete, printed and ready to buy. Nice glossy full-colour first issue. The official launch date is 15th November as part of the UK ThoughtBubble Festival but as followers of this blog I am giving you the heads up. A...
Crossing the Void
Today's panel from OXYGEN book 2. Currently up to page 16 with this issue. The detail in this scene is slowing me down a bit. slowing Major T down as well. But we will struggle on. I also have 13 pages of colour from the colourist too so I can start dropping on some...
Re-Creation
I recently had a request to do a cover recreation of one of my X-Men covers from 1992! I hadn't done one before but time allowed so I thought I would give it a go. Once I had it all prepped it was like stepping back nearly 30 years! Inky McInk ink. Messy old stuff but...
FIRST REVIEW
The first review of episode one, RED, of OXYGEN is in. Really great to see that it is hitting the spot. It has been a long journey to get the first issue out but it has certainly achieved what I wanted it too. Many thanks to Darryll Robinson and all at MONKEYS...
landscape
One of the things I always love drawing is landscapes and environments. Creating the world where characters play out their story. Here is another panel from OXYGEN. Echoes if Horizon on this one. Which of course is totally deliberate
EPISODE TWO – ORANGE
The linework is well underway for the second instalment of OXYGEN. Having left the ship we now travel with the Major and LUNA across the landscape. As with HORIZON, the landscape is not just a location, it is a place of challenges and reflection. It is a character in...
SCULPTING THE HELMET
Drawing curved shapes in perspective is always a tricky one for comic book artists. I mean, we manage it fine but it's always useful to have some reference, and if possible at exactly the right angle. A number of Comic artists use Sketchup for basic modelling so I...
RED LAUNCH
The first issue of the new OXYGEN comic project is now available. Entitled RED it introduces our main characters and sets up the challenges ahead. It is going to be a tough journey.
Episode One: RED
Due to the lockdown over the Coronavirus I found myself with more time than usual. this means that all the art, colouring, lettering and design for the first issue is complete. There will be an initial digital launch where you can read the issue online followed by a...