August 3, 2010
Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking to Dave Ryan, the man creating the HUGE indie crossover story in the comic book realm coming later this year. Dave took time off his busy schedule to answer a few questions regarding this larger than life project.
BelkisNYC: What is War of the Independents?
DRyan: It’s a voice for indie creators. A chance for their character to be seen in an ocean of obstacles. A huge independent crossover in which I hope will spread light on an often-overlooked wealth of ideas.
BelkisNYC: What are you hoping to get out of this concept? Keep reading →
July 18, 2010
Let’s face it, with the big guys such as Marvel and DC hogging up the spotlight in every major comic con, it’s very hard to get noticed by anyone. So what can you do to make yourself stand out? Here are a few things you can do to make you a memorable sight. Keep reading →
December 16, 2009
Last but certainly not least is the artwork of Chris Torres. I have been told plenty of times that this is by far the most realistic image in the 2009 NovaStar Studios Fantasy Illustration Calendar. This is because Mr. Torres’ work comes with great attention to detail and an eye for true representation. As you can see, this is not work from an amateur.
Christ attend The School of Visual Arts and graduated with a Fine Arts Degree specializing in illustration. Since then, he has worked on several different projects including comic book covers, murals, CD design packaging and promotions, etc.
Recently, Chris’ work was displayed along with other artists at The Longwood Art Gallery at Hostos University located in the Bronx, NY under the title “Dream Sequence” (2009). Currently he is working on a number of projects for Atlas Unleashed.
Check out this other great blog post on Chris Torres.
November 13, 2009
Don’t you love going to a social event where people are interested in your work and they ask you for your contact information? You eagerly give them your business card and wait for them to call you. Do you ever wonder what they think? Well, believe it or not your contact information says a lot about you, especially your email address.
I have come across dozens and dozens of business cards and have seen many creative emails such as, “VampireLover 5467, Spiderman1981, SexxyKittn.” There are a few problems with this. Keep reading →
November 9, 2009
David Quiles is by far one of the most talented independent artist I have ever met and that is why he is the November Artist of the Month. He is a famed inker who has done some great work – most notably his Batman and GhostRider collections. His other works include projects such as Arcane, Gothicsoul, Bare Knuckled Fighter, 10,000 Miles Through Exile and Caesar of Brooklyn for Infinite Line Comics. He has also illustrated for companies like Now Comics, Harris Publications, NovaStar Studios, Argo Comics, Jam Packed Productions, G B Studios, Crazee Comics, Blazer Studios, FBMFM Books and many others. David travels the convention circuit through out the United States, he can be seen at New York Comic Con, San Diego Comic Con, Pittsburgh Comic Con and many local engagements on the east coast. He is always available for freelance and private commission work. Check out his site at www.dquiles.com.
*Colors by Brian Kong
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September 5, 2009
Graphic Designer, Juan Arevalo has a few things to share with us about his experience working with comic book publishing companies like Comico Comics and big corporate clients like McDonald’s. He took a moment to speak with us about his learning (and sometimes humiliating) experiences. Keep reading →
September 1, 2009
New York City artist, Ed Tranquino, is this month’s Artist of the Month. He is a British graphic artist based in the Bronx. With 10 years of working in the graphic field, he is a pretty well-rounded guy. He has done work for MTV, Xbox, Michelin, Stella Artois, Hershey’s, Nike, ESPN, ABC television, Kraft, PGA Golf Tour, Met Life, Ford, Jack Daniels and Sands Casino-Macau. Ed doesn’t stop there. His sense of humor mixed with grotesque visuals makes this artist stand out. He has done an array of work from film & tv to illustration to comic books to animatics. To see more of Ed Traquino’s work, visit his website at www.edtraquino.com.
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Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking to Dave Ryan, the man creating the HUGE indie crossover story in the comic book realm coming later this year. Dave took time off his busy schedule to answer a few questions regarding this larger than life project.
