Snareser - I am the Law!

A new, very beautiful piece by snareser/StockmanArt - I always try and snag a project from him when he's got slots open.  I've still got a few more pics by him that are being saved for another, larger project, that'll probably get posted here eventually.

"Control, Dredd - scratch that meat wagon request, Resyk can take 'em."

As long as you're checking out the new additions to the gallery - be sure to check out the new books Snareser's been working on: the TPB of Anti-Hero just came out - waiting on my copy, but I can testify from the e-versions - it's a tight little piece with some excellent art and a very well handled story.  I'm also waiting to check out my copies of his new series Reyn - hopefully I'll make it to my comic store sooner or later :)

Snareser - A Change of Pace II - Part 2

The conclusion of the former donation project "A Change of Pace II" by snareser. 

Was it all worth it to get into the club?

Part 1.

Snareser - A Change of Pace II - Part 1

As before....the introduction of a new donation project heralds the retirement of an older one.  In this case, it's time to retire the last of the three original projects.

Snareser's follow-up to the first "Change of Pace" sequence is a really big and beautiful piece....so much so that it's been broken up into two posts.  I do believe colors were an assist - but don't quote me on that ;p

Part 2 on Saturday.  Remember, it is with the assistance of donations that I can put out more projects like this.

Discussion - Check This Stuff Out II

I've put out a post like this [at least once] before - but I didn't think it had been quite so long ago.  Kinda disappointed with myself considering the huge time differential...it's the sort of thing that deserves at least an annual post to highlight new releases, updates and other projects.

So, with the expanded roster, I'm going to tackle folks in alphabetical order.  Honestly...more focused on folks I've worked with more recently...so if you know folks on the Artist List who have similar side projects (even if they haven't been featured as recently), feel free to comment and I can add them once I check them out.

Morning Routine - Sunday

Our last special promo for Cluedog's "Common Courtesy" - which should be available this week (Sandy pending ;p).

Our final piece is by old favorite artist Snareser - seriously - everyone needs a day off now and then ;p

2nd Anniversary Par-Tay!

Happy Easter to those of you who celebrate it!

Hard to believe this site has been around for 2 years already.  Time flies when you're having fun....or just really busy.

Well, this post is to celebrate 2 years of posts and commissions (been commissioning longer than that but this is the first consistent collection point).  Also to celebrate the work of some of the amazing artists I've been most fortunate to work with over this time.

First up, we've got a beautiful little piece by the amazing Cluedog - "Still Changin'":

I've mentioned it before, but I think this occasion warrants it again - truly a talented artist with a phenomenal grasp of expressions.  I highly recommend checking out his comic "Opey the Warhead" - available here - as well as his new comic Miss Doomsday.  He's been pretty busy lately - and the recent collaboration with femur at TG Comics - The Supermodel Transformation Kit - is well worth it.

*Update* - Growing Up Gecko - Snareser

As long as I’m posting updates, I’d like to draw your attention to a couple of new character pics Snareser has done for me on the “Growing Up Gecko” page.  Of course one pic is just another gorgeous pic of Mac and Meg – classy as always!  The other pic however, is something that’s taken me far too long to get to – a series of reference character pics for other supporting characters in their universe – who will play a significantly larger part in the eventual story as I piece it together

I’m very happy to present the first images of Dr. Margaret Athena aka “Momma” and the Rt Rev Ignatius Loyola Bismarck – “Father Iggy”.  Their general looks should remain much the same initially, but the ages will change throughout the course of the story.  Not much background to put out at this time – but noting the sign behind them – the story takes place mostly in the vicinity of the planet of New Halicarnassus in the Doric system – specifically around the Halicarnassus Institute of Scientific Development and Learning (HISDL) where Dr. Athena conducts research and teaches.

Please check 'em out and leave some feedback!

Snareser - Just a Few of My Favorites...

What was one type of pic project with snareser morphed into something a little different...still comic-character related.  These tight little color portraits represent just a few of my favorite characters.  The original character line-up was a little different and slightly more theme-oriented, but this group won out for the final set of pics this time.  Enjoy 'em - and check out the books!

New Additions to the Collection....AND a New Poll! - final edit :(

It's been pretty slow the last few weeks - holiday period and all.  I hope all the American viewers out there have had a great Thanksgiving this weekend.  Mine hasn't been too bad all things considered.  For all the non-US folks out there - no Thanksgiving, but things are starting to wind down for the year in most places.  I imagine all the students are prepping for exams, final papers, etc.

At any rate, a few new additions tonight.  First up, there's a new piece of gift art from Zanfadar.  One of my favorite subjects as usual ;p - I think we can expect a good number of commissions from this fine artist in the near future.

Next is a color piece by Snareser of a great comic character - "I am the Law!"....that's right - Judge Dredd.  We'll probably see more of him in the future as well.

Clearly - there was some mistake with my first version of this post...namely, I forgot the actual poll.

By the time you read this, there should be a poll posted to the *left* of the page.  I am interested in seeing what people are most interested in seeing in future commissions - which type of process is most lacking.  I'm listing the primary ones that interest me.  The one with the most votes by New Years Day 2011 will be used in my first featured commission of 2011 (not necessarily the first one posted depending on size and artist).

If you don't see anything listed that interests you or you would like to clarify regarding your vote - feel free to post a comment with more details - I read everything you guys post.  Again, I realize that some of those topics are pretty broad, so if there are specific things you're interested in seeing in a sequence, let me know here - keeping in mind of course my "general" preferences regarding copyrighted characters, etc (see also my art contest rules...although I'm flexible when discussion is involved).

Thanks!

Interim Update - Check This Stuff Out!

Apologize again for the lack of recent updates.  As you can see from the "Pending Commission" tab, the number of projects in progress is increasing, however it will be a little while yet before some of these come to fruition.

In the meantime, I highly recommend checking out some of the side projects by artists featured on this site.

First up - Cluedog - has put out a beautiful collection of the first 3 issues (nearly 100 pages) of his incredible original comic series "Opey the Warhead" - featuring the world's only living nuclear warhead and his post-apocalyptic adventures.  I've mentioned it at least once before on this site - but I cannot recommend this comic highly enough.  Very funny, very touching, with more of Cluedog's incredibly expressive art than you can shake a stick at - more than worth the price (very good quality printing).  The series is temporarily on hiatus while the man works on his new series "Miss Doomsday" - but I don't think there's any question that we'll be seeing more of Opey in the future.  There are just too many unanswered questions.

Next up is a tight sketch book being put out by Snareser this holiday season - details here.  52 pages of full-color art, and the price includes shipping.  If you've only checked out Snareser's tg commissioned art here and elsewhere, you're doing yourself a disservice - especially if you're a comic book fan.  This guy has got some real talent and it shows.  I've only posted a couple comic character commissions from him so far, but I've got more in the works and you can see a massive variety of characters on his DA page any time.  The best part of this offer is that your book will come with a unique black and white bust/head-shot on the back cover of any character you choose.

Lastly, one of the most interesting webcomics out there - certainly the most dense ongoing one I've ever come across - I gotta recommend "Among The Chosen" by master visionary Solios.  For new readers, it's pretty much imperative to start with the second book - The Dualist - this is one massive work in progress, but trust me, once it picks up, it really gets going.  A great combination of intelligent writing and excellent art, it's an excellent yarn.

A New Project - Part 1

If you check around the different pages, you may notice some new updates on the "Donation Art" page.

I'm trying something new.  I don't know how well this will work, but I'd like to give it a shot - please humor me.  I enjoy commissioning art, almost as much as I enjoy supporting talented artists.

Featuring some new pieces by Engineskye,

Oppaiman,

and Snareser - please check it out.

Snareser - Hitman!

Snagged me a quick one-shot pic of Hitman by Snareser.  Love the character, love the comics.  Wish DC'd get off their butts and release the rest of the series in TPB format.

Pics like this or some of the other great stuff Snareser has done - check out his awesome Starman pic - make me feel like ordering more comic pin-ups for commissions as well.  Plan on getting this one framed with the DH horror pics I had done a little while back.  Might price 'em this weekend.

Snareser - Another Poodle-Girl Commission

An older piece by Snareser that I commissioned last year.  All's fair in love and [chemical] warfare - especially when it does turn out to be faux fur ;p

Snareser - A Series of Shorts

A series of short commissions I ordered from Snareser last fall.  Just variations on a theme with transformations and pin-up poses.  Nothing fancy.

Snareser - A Change of Race...er Pace.

Nothing particularly fancy here - another excellent sequence from Snareser - actually an old one from last year.  Turned out very well IMO.  I believe this one was originally inspired by some of his "geek to superchic" sequences. 

Snareser - Huggably Soft - The Final [re]Post!

I think I've finally come to a solution on pic sizes...technically it was an option previously, but I was hoping it wouldn't be so hard to post the full size pics either here or via photobucket.

Apparently I was wrong ;p  - once more [with feeling] I present Snareser's "Huggably Soft".  I would ask that you not distro these on other sites - please link back to this site for the pics themselves.  Thanks.

Snareser - A Different Sort of Commission

Different in more ways than one as I'm sure is pretty obvious from the outset. Pretty much my only commission of established characters (barring the April O'Neil lookalike that Solios did for me).

Big fan of all the characters represented here - actually went and had Snareser send me the originals - planning on getting them matted and framed eventually - I'll post a pic here whenever that does happen.


So...cool stuff - love the Lovecraft Mythos and seeing it's incorporation in a variety of stories. Granted Goon hasn't really come up across too much of it, and Benedict's encounters with the supernatural are a little different, but in the right universe, I could totally see this scene happening ;p

I'm gonna have to work in a few more comic type commissions as well if they all turn out this well...

Snareser - Huggably soft.....UPDATED

UPDATE: Larger version pic after break.

My second new piece for tonight is a very nice little sequence whipped up by Snareser. Truly a very versatile artist whom I've had the pleasure to work with quite a few times now - and hope to work with more in the future (not to mention posting all the older pieces he's done for me over the last year).

It seems to me that we really don't see this kind of tf as often as you might expect - but I'm working on making up for the deficiencies.

I'd love to get some feedback on these commissions - hoping to see some comments soon.

thanks.