Work schedule September 1

Yes, yes I know.  I did not post my schedule the last two days.  Still greasing the wheels.  But here's today's

Reference Elizabeth pg 3 & 4

scheduled September 1, 2011 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Format reference pg 3 & 4

scheduled September 1, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Layout pg 3

scheduled September 1, 2011 from 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM

Layout pg 4

scheduled September 1, 2011 from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM

Finish pencils pg 1

scheduled September 1, 2011 from 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM

Finish pencils pg 18

scheduled September 1, 2011 from 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM

Ink pg 1

scheduled September 1, 2011 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Work Schedule August 29

So I've implemented a new Scheduling process to help increase my output.  I started back on issue 12 of Green Hornet Year One (due out in September) and it really worked out for me.  Issue 12 was 24 pages and with this schedule I managed to get it done in just over 3 weeks.  Now I've moved on to Dark Shadows and with any new project the beginning can be a bit slow starting what with all the reference work I have to do before I can actually start drawing anything.  And with Dark Shadows it's even more so because of how faithful we're being to the original television show.  So for a while my whole scheduling thing kind of got thrown out the window.  But I'm pretty confident now that I can start using it again and stick to it pretty well.  So I figured why not post it up and let friends and fans have a view into my daily process. I'll be posting up my schedule for the day every morning and also letting you know how well I was able to stick to my previous days schedule.  And as I go along I'll try to talk a bit about what I'm actually doing and how my process works and such and so forth.  And if possible maybe post up little snap shots of what I'm creating (if I can get permission to do so).  So for now enjoy!  or else!!

Shoot Reference pg 18 & 19

scheduled August 29, 2011 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

format reference pg 18

scheduled August 29, 2011 from 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM

format reference pg 19

scheduled August 29, 2011 from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM

Layout pg 18

scheduled August 29, 2011 from 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM

Layout pg 19

scheduled August 29, 2011 from 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM

Finish ink pg 9

scheduled August 29, 2011 from 4:15 PM to 5:45 PM

Ink pg 22

scheduled August 29, 2011 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Ink pg 2

scheduled August 29, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

MY BIG ASS DRAWING

Next weekend is Albuquerque Comic Expo (June 24, 25, and 26) and I've decided to embark on a little, or I guess big, experiment.  I'll executing a ginormous drawing of one of my favorite characters, Wolverine, throughout the weekend which, by the way, will be available for purchase (details below).  The drawing will measure a whopping 2 feet by 3 feet!  I'll be using my traditional process, albeit supersized, of brush and ink over a blueline underdrawing.  Granted I've had to make a few adjustment to my process to accommodate such a large scale.  Instead of my standard #4 sable and india ink I'll be using Chinese calligraphy brushes and sumi ink.  And whereas my blueline "pencils" for my interior work are digital prints, I transferred my original (smaller) drawing of Wolvie using a process called "xerox acetone transfer".  The result isn't as clean and crisp as a digital print but it got the job done well enough for me to have something to ink over.  

You can find me working on this bad boy in the Artists Alley at table D12 starting this Friday, June 24th.  

How can you get your mitts on this veritable masterpiece you say?  Why thank you for asking!  It's gonna be available silent auction style.  I'll have a little auction sheet sitting right there on my table where you can come and place your bids.  I'm starting the bidding off at a mere 150 bucks!  And if your the first one on scene you'll have the opportunity to "buy it now" for $450!!  

So hopefully there'll be a nice little bidding war resulting in some lucking person going home with a sweet ass drawing of Wolverine!!!

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PHOENIX COMIC CON

If you're gonna be at Phoenix Comic Con this weekend I'll be at booth #456.  And I have a pretty sweet exclusive that you'll only find at Phoenix this year!  Volume 1 of Green Hornet Year One WITH an original sketch of the classic hero by yours truly!

NEW YORK COMIC CON

New York Comic Con is just few short week away and your's truly will be in attendance.  October 8 - 10 you will find me lurking in the Artist Alley somewhere among the C's.  So if you're coming out for the show make sure to stop by.  I will have a modest stock of The Trial of Sherlock Holmes books for sell as well as issues and original pages from my critically acclaimed work on Green Hornet: Year One.

In addition I will be available for commissions during the show.  I should have time to squeeze out 10 to 15 pieces so get to my booth early to sign up or email me before the show to pre-order cause it's first come first serve!

9" x 12" bust shots are $75.00.  11" x 14" full figure drawings with a limited background start at $125.00 for the first figure and add $75.00 for a second figure.

Oh and I will be excepting payment through paypal (as long as the network at the Jacob Javits Center works)

See you at the Show!

NOCTURNE 05

Finished up a pressing commission of the Dark Knight Returns today.  Figured it fits in well with the Nocturne theme.  

Enjoy!

NOCTURNE 04

I finally found time to do a new Nocturne piece.  This one is a flying demon creature!

NOCTURNE 03

Ok, finally had time to get back to this whole Nocturne thingy.  Past couple weeks have been quite hectic.  This week I'm returning to my ol' pals Holmes and Watson with a scene from the Hound of the Baskerville!  This was actually a commissioned piece but thought it fits nicely with the Nocturne theme.  Enjoy!

all images © Aaron Campbell 2010

NOCTURNE 02

Here's this week's Nocturne piece.  I'm not going to try titling these pieces as I'm not very good at coming up with titles plus I'd rather just leave interpretation up to the viewer.  This one is sort of a classic gangster rubbing out in a dark alley.  I finished this up yesterday at the Free Comic Book Day signing at Astrozombies here in Albuquerque.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

If you find yourself in the vicinity of Albuquerque, NM this Saturday (May 1st) don't miss Free Comic Book Day at Astrozombies in Hob Hill.  My good buddy, and fellow comic book artist, Andy Kuhn and I will be on scene signing to crap out of some funny books.

There will plenty of great free comics, including a special Green Hornet book featuring the art of your's truly.  I will also have stacks of original Green Hornet pages for your viewing and/or purchasing pleasure!

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