ARTIST GUILD: from 'Half Dead' to 'Ricochet"

A Word From the Guild Commander: "Welcome all that have entered the guild!"

Your presence, this day, is a delight to my beating heart. There is much to accomplish, so let us make haste. Our quest will take us from the center of all that is creative and flourish into Skilled Artisans. Look lively and glean from your brothern/sistern. Together, we are one strong!!! Those that have enlisted, you shall fall under the following recruits: ____________________ •The sure handed Artisan (or artist): One familiar with Comic book Art - has a knowing of the basics ____________________ •The keen-eyed Artisan: One who understands perspective, and is willing to train his fellow guildsmen. ____________________ •The detailed Artisan: One who is familiar with figure drawing or at least knows some general basics ____________________ •The cataloging writer. One who who has been endowed with the ability to tell wondrous tales of suspense and adventure. ____________________ •The color wielder. One who has been given the gift to release immense radiance of color accross any surface. ____________________ Focus of this Guild: We are a group of skilled artisans who gather to draw amazing imagery, to feed off each other's strengths, develop relationships, and honor the one sitting to your right while keeping a peaceful, light and friendly atmosphere.

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

from 'Half Dead' to 'Ricochet"

Hey guys, Thanks to Caanan for the invite to participate in this community. My name is Jimmy Bott. The graphic novel I pencilled and inked "Half Dead" hit shelves recently. Written by Barb Lien-Cooper and Park Cooper and published by DBPro/Marvel.

I've just started experimenting with Adobe Illustrator to "ink" my work. Still not getting it feeling quite right. But experimenting with a new medium is a lot of fun and its easy to manipulte lineweights etc.

This is a pinup for my new creator owned project "Ricochet" written by Screen Writer Will Wilson and News Producer Jason Stevens. It's a really fun book and I'm looking forward to getting it out.

4 comments:

Caanan - Guild Commander: said...: Man, you already know. I dig yer clean style. But what reallt sticks out to me is yer understanding of Architecture! It's mind blowing. that truely is yer strength. Well Done man and I will look for HD on the shelves.

Be blessed man.

†; April 11, 2007 at 11:28 AM
Afua Richardson said...: Hey Jim, i didn't know you were over here heheh. i love this peiceand the progress you've been makin with illustrator! so quickly!
xo
Foo; April 11, 2007 at 4:32 PM
Szerian said...: Awesome line art! There's a lot going on but you don't get lost in the picture. Great Job and can't wait to see more!; April 11, 2007 at 6:50 PM
John Rauch said...: Great stuff Jimmy! I'm not totally sure I like that superclean Illustrator style with your work though. It seems to take away some of the life of your drawings.; April 17, 2007 at 10:54 AM