We're back!

Hey Everybody,

Sorry for the lack of updates lately. I've been having massive computer problems and was barely able to get the final covers out to the producers. I'm glad to say that now the computer issues are done with, and the blog will be back to regular updates, so keep checkin' back.

Thanks.

Batman TAOD 51

Whew. This was a cake walk after last issue's project, especially because I had such a great idea to work with. Here's the cover, y'all. Enjoy:

Batman 51: Bruce Wayne, Auf... by ~justplainruk on deviantART

Video commentary: http://tinyurl.com/taod51

Audio commentary: http://tinyurl.com/taod51-audio

Batman TAOD 50

Hiya, guys. This was a massive project, and I hope you enjoyed seeing something a little different to celebrate Batman: The Ace of Detectives's 50th episode.

Batman TAOD 50 Official Ver. by ~justplainruk on deviantART

If you'd like to see or hear how the project went from sketch to completion, hop to it and click these here links:

Video: http://tinyurl.com/taod50

Audio: http://tinyurl.com/taod50-audio

- Adam

Genesis Avalon 6 Process

Hi Guys,
I just wanted to show the process from blue line to finished for Genesis Avalon Episode 6.
Hope you like it!
DC

Star Trek: Defiant 43 - Family

Here is the cover and commentary for Defiant 43.

Star Trek: Defiant Eps 40-42

Hey, everybody.

Sorry for the delay on this, but here are the covers for 40-42 with commentary.

Batman 47: The Principal Move In a Game of Chess

Howdy all. Been awhile since I posted last, and for that, I'm sorry. Anyway, here's a closer look at the cover for Batman 47, before it got all Pendantified:

Batman 47: The Principal... by ~justplainruk on deviantART

If you'd like to view the video commentary for this cover, you can do that here.

If, however, you'd just like to go the audio route with the commentary, well, you can do that here.

If you'd like to skip both options and think I'm an idiot for putting two versions of the commentary out on the Web, well, then you can go right here.

Thank you, and good night.

- Adam

Final Art for Genesis Avalon 3

Hi Peeps,
I thought you would like to see the final art before it was placed into the magazine format. Have fun! Hope you like it!

DC

Supergirl 30 and some news

Hi guys,

Here's the process for Supergirl 30. The episode had a few key moments but I thought the most fun was the idea of pizza. I combined the idea with the pose that pays homage to Superman # 1.

The other thing I wanted to bring up was my holiday sketch drive.
Simply put you get an 11 x 14 piece of art either water color or digital color.
Guaranteed delivery by Christmas if you order before December 10th.

Hit me up at mannycartoon@hotmail.com

Thanks and enjoy!

Happy Halloween

On behalf of myself and Paul Leclerc, we wanted to wish you all a Happy Halloween. And, what better way to celebrate than with a Selina/Kal wallpaper?

Paul did all of the linework and I colored it in photoshop. In his original he had Selina in the classic Robin suit, which I altered later to make it the Tim Drake suit. That's the only thing I changed on the linework. As far as coloring, I used Tim's colors for the suit, and I almost left Kal without green hair and a white face; then I thought that if he's gonna dress up he may as well go all out.

Selina's candy wrapper was a last minute addition, but I love it!

You can find all the different sizes here.

Progressions

Hi Guys,
I thought I would take a page from Manny's post and show the progression to the finished. Like Manny I usually start with a sketch. This gives me a chance to look through all the angles of light that I will be needing in the finished rendering. After that I begin my digital painting in Photoshop. From here, I try not to use any hard lines, trying to keep the illustration as soft yet structured. What we're left with is the finished product.

I usually try two variations to see which one has the most impact and discuss it with Kat (the almighty yet extremely cool director) and which ever direction she likes. We go from there. Hope you enjoy it!

Supergirl 29-Better late than never!

Hi Guys,

I'll be putting up similar posts for each cover as they are released.
This basically takes you thought my process a little.

I usually start with a really loose sketch in blue to sort of block in my shapes and staging. From there I love onto a slightly tighter sketch in a dark red to get in all the details.

My last step is bumping up the DIP and doing a final inking pass with darker versions of the objects they surround.

Let me know what you think in the comments section.

Final LSOK Commentary

It looks like we're about to get commentary crazy up in here.

Here is my final commentary for Superman. I've enjoyed working for nearly two years on the show, and look forward to working with Brian and Dale over on Defiant.

'Til next time.

Batman TAOD 45

Hope you like.

Batman TAOD 45 Cover by ~justplainruk on deviantART

Video commentary may be viewed here, if you're into that sort of thing.

fun show seeking new artist

its been fun, a year a half after my first cover and 15 covers later i will sadly be leaving defiant. however, this leaves a spot for someone else to step into fill those empty shoes, as mentioned on the previous post. so there is a gap as mentioned in twip but they are looking for someone so i hope this is an good thing, an oportunity for an up and coming artists looking to showcase their work, as i was, its a good group of guys (And girls) and you get some exciting scripts to work from. if your interested the contact info is in the previous post or in the latest TWIP. later, and thanks for the opportunity. -Z
ps: as always the inks and process work are on my blog.

Star Trek: Defiant, Ep. 39 by ~xaqBazit on deviantART

Mea Culpa! and Artist News

Firstly, a giant "Mea Culpa" goes out to Kristen Bays, and the Art Blog audience at large for my neglecting to release the banner with the debut of Dixie 36. I have no excuse for doing so, especially since it was made ahead of time. I'm sorry. However, you can now see it along with the cover for Defiant 39.

Secondly, as heard on this week's TWIP, Zach Basset has made Star Trek: Defiant issue 39 his last. We all wish him the best.

However, that leaves us an opening that needs to be filled. If you are a Star Trek fan, and also an artist (or know someone who is) please contact either myself (carl@pendantaudio.com), or Jeffrey Bridges (jeffrey@pendantaudio.com) and submit a drawing or a link to an art portfolio.

We look forward to seeing your stuff!

Covering Supergirl

Hey guys it's great to be a part of the Pendant Family. The image you see is a really rough sketch of the main players in the Pendant Super girl cast. I hope I can bring something special to the party.

Manny

New Artist

I'm saddened to announce that Kristy Plotkin will no longer be working on Supergirl: Lost Daughter of Krypton. She has decided to give up her position due to personal reasons. We certainly wish her all the best in future endeavors.

Starting with Issue 29 the covers will be done by Manuel Aguilera.

Please join me in welcoming Manny to the "artist's pit".

Artist Transition

As mentioned in this week's TWIP, Maija Urrelo will be transitioning from Martian Manhunter (which recently ended production) and taking over cover duties for Seminar from Kristy Plotkin.

You can see Maija's Seminar debut in this month's release, episode 29.

Welcome Daniel Chon

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Please join me in welcoming Daniel Chon. As he stated below, he is the cover artist for the as-yet-to-be-released Red Sands Investigations; as well as Genesis Avalon. His artwork will debut along with GA on September 28, 2009.