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Title: Em's Crap: Sketches (9-11-08)
Post by: MJB on May 22, 2007, 11:56:25 AM
(http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/crap-logo.gif)

Hi and welcome to "Em's Crap"! This is the umpteenth version of this thread. The other incarnations were eaten by the board. :cry:

All new art will be posted here for you to see. To save anyone with a slower connection a little time I replace all old images with links to look at them. This keeps people from having to load 10 images just so they can look at the newest one. 

Thanks for stopping by!
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**Drawing Archive**


-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Colonel Anarchy
Post by: Pyroclasm on May 22, 2007, 02:06:38 PM
Quote from: MJB on May 22, 2007, 11:56:25 AM
This is my February (AC 14) entry. I'm posting it here because I hope to have more stuff to show off in the near future. Plus the AC 14 thread has been archived in the Arena forum.

My assignment was an amalgam of Colonel America (Marvel Zombies) and The Joker (DC Comics). My idea was Colonel Anarchy, an insane super soldier.

Here is my initial drawing of Captain Anarchy. I drew this to get a feel for what the character looked like before I "zombified" him.

http://65.98.89.98/~captain/mjb/images/captain-anarchy.jpg (http://65.98.89.98/~captain/mjb/images/captain-anarchy.jpg)

When it came time to draw him in zombie form I decided to use Arthur Suydam's style of doing a parody of a famous cover. I chose The Killing Joke (http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/n5/n28753.jpg) by Brian Bolland. I didn't want to draw it totally like Brian did and I didn't want to color it in the style of Suydam. So I chose to mix a bit of Bolland with MJB and do it in the parody style of Suydam.  :huh:

Here's the pencils.

http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/colonelamerica_pencils.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/colonelamerica_pencils.jpg)

I changed a few things when I started inking it.

Here are the inks.

http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/colonelamerica_iniks.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/colonelamerica_iniks.jpg)

Finally I threw together the colors.

http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/colonelamerica_colors.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/colonelamerica_colors.jpg)

Comments are always welcome.

More is on it's way... I hope.

-MJB

That is so wicked cool!
That really is great, Meej.  Glad to see you posting art again.

Hey, does that mean you have a working scanner now?
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Colonel Anarchy
Post by: zuludelta on May 22, 2007, 02:11:34 PM
Good work MJB... I especially love that bird nesting in his skull... gives new meaning to the phrase "going cuckoo!"
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Colonel Anarchy
Post by: Figure Fan on May 22, 2007, 05:38:51 PM
Great stuff, Meej!

I like the concept, especially because of how odd of a concept it is. :P
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Colonel Anarchy
Post by: UnkoMan on May 22, 2007, 10:37:26 PM
Daaang, that's creepy. That colouring is... wow. Yeah, this picture is great.

The only thing I find odd is the shadow on his right arm. Instead of a shadow, it looks like he's wearing some sort of mesh thing under his glove. ...unless that's what you intended.
But as a shadow, the line just seems too defined, at the very least on the crosshatched area.

Other than that, though, this is really a lovely, abeit disturbing, image.
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Colonel Anarchy
Post by: the_ultimate_evil on May 23, 2007, 06:36:59 AM
that is one of the coolest things i have ever seen
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Colonel Anarchy
Post by: El Condor on May 23, 2007, 07:55:09 AM
 :o
Soooo sweet! The color and shading give it exactly the right feeling.  I got goosebumps on my goosebumps!

I sure hope you're getting paying gigs for you work, Em - this is good stuff.

EC
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Colonel Anarchy
Post by: MJB on May 25, 2007, 12:30:45 PM
Thank you for the comments. Keep them coming. ;) :)

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Colonel Anarchy
Post by: psychopanda on May 25, 2007, 12:36:41 PM
Dead bird nesting in the brains. That makes the picture!  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Colonel Anarchy
Post by: Glitch Girl on May 28, 2007, 07:27:52 PM
Wow Em, your inkin gon this is stunning.  Yes the bird's nest is cool, but what really caught my eye was the inks.   Great job.
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Red Star
Post by: MJB on June 13, 2007, 01:46:43 PM
Thanks for the comments people.

Here's something new. This is a villain designed by my eight year old son.

"Evil" Red Star

http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/redstar.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/redstar.jpg)

That's a super rush job on the colors. I've been busy with other projects today so I didn't have time to put a spit shine on it.

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Red Star
Post by: Reepicheep on June 13, 2007, 01:52:21 PM
I was just wondering when the next piece of crap would be flung.

Thats pretty nifty. sweet design, nicely rendered :)
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Red Star
Post by: Glitch Girl on June 13, 2007, 06:18:20 PM
Your son has a good eye.  Nice outfit and cool scar.  Great colors and expression too.  What's his schtick?
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Red Star
Post by: Figure Fan on June 13, 2007, 08:08:21 PM
Great drawing!

Like Glitch, I want to know what his whole deal is.
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Red Star
Post by: The Hitman on June 13, 2007, 08:38:54 PM
I like the boxing gloves. Good job!
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Red Star
Post by: El Condor on June 15, 2007, 05:10:33 AM
Looks like junior's going to be a chip off the ol' ice block.

Cool stuff, Em!

EC
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Red Star
Post by: psychopanda on June 15, 2007, 08:54:37 AM
Cool beans, MJB!

What's the 'Good' Red Star look like?!
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Red Star
Post by: Nymph on June 16, 2007, 07:21:36 AM
nice job! :) :thumbup: i love it! :D
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Sketches
Post by: MJB on September 05, 2007, 03:14:20 PM
What's that? An update? Well not really...

I haven't had the inspiration, nor the drive, to draw anything recently. I still sketch from time to time but it's usually on scrap paper while a zone is loading in City of Heroes. I draw on printer paper with a Bic pen usually. Most of the time I just throw the paper away when I'm done for the night. Here's one that survived...

http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/sketches_07.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/sketches_07.jpg)

Clockwise starting on the top. That's Bluudlust, Ghost Rider, Brainstorm and Lou. The head to the right of Brainstorm is just a doodle.

Here's one that I colored with my son's colored pencils.

http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/mjb_vampires_sketch.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/mjb_vampires_sketch.jpg)

Last but not least this is one that I sketched in pencil and then inked. I did it all while playing CoH. :)

http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/bludlust-vs-mjb.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/bludlust-vs-mjb.jpg)

Comments are always appreciated.

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Sketches
Post by: zuludelta on September 05, 2007, 04:59:07 PM
Wow, that's a fairly violent image with that last one, and the level of violence is actually magnified by what at first glance looks to be a fairly innocuous sense of design (you'd think it would have the opposite effect of "softening" the tone). Great job getting all that emotion through the drawing.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Sketches
Post by: MJB on September 16, 2007, 03:26:13 AM
Thank you for the comment Zulu. I really appreciate it.

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Sketches
Post by: El Condor on September 16, 2007, 03:52:12 AM
Quote from: zuludelta on September 05, 2007, 04:59:07 PM
Great job getting all that emotion through the drawing.

Hmmm, must've been after a team wipe.  ;)

EC
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Sentinel
Post by: MJB on March 24, 2008, 06:00:57 PM
Did this for a project Spud is working on. 100% digital.

Been a while since I stretched my coloring muscle...

http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/sentinel_colors.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/sentinel_colors.jpg)

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Sentinel
Post by: Pyroclasm on March 24, 2008, 06:07:52 PM
Quote from: MJB on March 24, 2008, 06:00:57 PM
Did this for a project Spud is working on. 100% digital.

Been a while since I stretched my coloring muscle...

*image*
-MJB
100% digital?  What program(s) did you use?  Looks pretty darn cool. :)
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Sentinel
Post by: MJB on March 24, 2008, 06:11:38 PM
Photoshop. Here's the "pencils" and "inks".

http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/sentinel_layout.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/sentinel_layout.jpg)

http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/sentinel_inks.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/sentinel_inks.jpg)

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Sentinel
Post by: Pyroclasm on March 24, 2008, 06:17:27 PM
I gotta get you to learn Illustrator.  It would suit your style.  Nice to see you making art again!

(Now I just gotta get you participating in the challenges again.)
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Sentinel
Post by: Mystik on March 24, 2008, 06:51:09 PM
yea illustrator is great , once you master the pen tool its smooth sailing
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Sentinel
Post by: Figure Fan on March 25, 2008, 06:48:40 PM
I purchased an older version of Illustrator on Ebay for cheap. Now I need to learn how to use the pen tool. I used it briefly in my Graphic Design class last year, but I kind of chickened out..

EDIT:  :doh: Meej--cool drawing! I like that you showed the "pencil" stage. Nifty!
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Sentinel
Post by: Mowgli on March 26, 2008, 08:03:44 AM
MeeJub! Great to see you drawing again! I like the angle on the Sentinel with his cjest hiding his chin as he leans back a little. I can't wait to see it colored.

Thanks for posting the pencils. I love seeing an artist's process in stages. Keep it up and post the finishes piece when you color it!  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Sentinel
Post by: MJB on March 26, 2008, 12:08:13 PM
Psst! Mowgli, look up a couple posts... :P

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Sentinel
Post by: Mowgli on March 26, 2008, 01:32:44 PM
I'm a jerk.

Anyway, I like the night time coloring, it really makes the eyes and lights into focal points. Since you have used lines to indicate curling of the gas, you might wants to add another shade of green to give the gas a bit of volume. Looks good though. Sorry I missed it.  :banghead:
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Sentinel
Post by: Nimbus on March 30, 2008, 11:20:38 PM
Great stuff here. You are damn talented!
Title: Re: Em's Crap: War Machine
Post by: MJB on March 31, 2008, 10:54:16 AM
Quote from: Nimbus on March 30, 2008, 11:20:38 PM
Great stuff here. You are damn talented!

Thanks Nimbus. :)

Another drawing for Spud's project. This weeks subject is War Machine.

Inks:
http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/warmachine_inks.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/warmachine_inks.jpg)

Color:
http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/warmachine_colors.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/warmachine_colors.jpg)

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: War Machine
Post by: bat1987 on March 31, 2008, 11:15:03 AM
Wow! Just wow!

Love that colors!
Title: Re: Em's Crap: War Machine
Post by: captainspud on March 31, 2008, 11:17:08 AM
Meejub, have my babies.

Please.

:o
Title: Re: Em's Crap: War Machine
Post by: Sevenforce on April 01, 2008, 07:13:55 AM
*sighs, goes to prepare the shrub
Title: Re: Em's Crap: War Machine
Post by: MJB on April 01, 2008, 10:59:10 AM
Quote from: Sevenforce on April 01, 2008, 07:13:55 AM
*sighs, goes to prepare the shrub

. . . Huh?

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: War Machine
Post by: Mowgli on April 01, 2008, 12:28:35 PM
Meejob, I love the inks. There's a lot of great detail in there and I like the viewpoint. The colors obscure a lot of the detail you did on WM's back. Other than that, I like the shadows. It adds to the feel of an aftermath. Keep posting these!  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Em's Crap: War Machine
Post by: Sevenforce on April 02, 2008, 10:47:31 AM
The babies? The family shrub will need updating ;)

Really love that sentinel, currently is my background
Title: Re: Em's Crap: War Machine
Post by: MJB on April 04, 2008, 12:53:53 AM
Quote from: Mowgli on April 01, 2008, 12:28:35 PM
Meejob, I love the inks. There's a lot of great detail in there and I like the viewpoint. The colors obscure a lot of the detail you did on WM's back. Other than that, I like the shadows. It adds to the feel of an aftermath. Keep posting these!  :thumbup:

Thanks for the kind words about the inks, Mowgli. Spud seems to have liked what I did as well. As for the colors obscuring the inks, all I can say is that you may want to check out your monitor. Not saying that I am infallible, but the colors on this pic turned out nice. The colors do not obscure anything on my monitor. 

That being said there is a good chance that I need to adjust the colors on this monitor.

Me love to contradict what I say!!

The cycle is... never ending.

-MJB

Title: Re: Em's Crap: Stiltman
Post by: MJB on April 07, 2008, 08:20:44 AM
Up next: Stiltman.

Spud drew the layout and I basically just inked it. Added some touches of my own.

http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/stiltman_colors.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/stiltman_colors.jpg)

**EDIT**
Sorry about the muddy colors. Working to fix them. *sigh*

**EDIT-2: Electric Boogaloo**
You may have to refresh a couple of times but I brightened the colors a bit.

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Stiltman
Post by: Mowgli on April 07, 2008, 01:47:56 PM
LOL!

That is an awesome drawing there guys!  It's a simple idea with the perspective... I wonder why no one else has thought of it? That is simply great!  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Em's Crap: 3 New Pix
Post by: MJB on April 14, 2008, 10:36:24 PM
That's right, three new pix from good ol MJB.

Spuds project rolls on. This weeks subject: Starro!

I had the idea for the first Starro design right off the bat. I sent Spuddles a doodle I did in MS Paint (Ill spare your eyes by not showing it). Spud sent back a sketch of his own. I liked it so I used it as a basis to put my own spin on it.

Inks/Colors
http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/starro1_inks.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/starro1_inks.jpg)
http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/starro1_colors.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/starro1_colors.jpg)

Next up I had the idea of the images telling parts of the same story. Pic one has Starro arriving and fighting members of the JLA. Pic two would show a hero getting possessed. Pic three would show a Starro controlled hero taking on a normal un-possessed one.

Here's the initial sketches I did: **CLICK HERE TO VIEW** (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/starro-sketch1.jpg)

Inks/Colors
http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/starro2_inks.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/starro2_inks.jpg)
http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/starro2_colors.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/starro2_colors.jpg)

http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/starro3_inks.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/starro3_inks.jpg)
http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/starro3_colors.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/starro3_colors.jpg)

Me tired...

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: 3 New Pix
Post by: Panther_Gunn on April 15, 2008, 01:34:51 AM
oh man, I like all three of these, for different reasons.  The first is a good overall sort of pic, and even at that small size, Bats still looks grim.  Is there a reason you went away from the standard gold/yellow coloring for the Daily Planet globe?  The second one is just a classic MJB sort of emotion.....it's got that campy edge to it, without being horrible.  The last one gives a sort of "ouch" reaction, as Steel is getting pwned in the back of the head by a full-on power ring blast.  I don't see that ending well for the man with the hammer.  Overall,  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Em's Crap: 3 New Pix
Post by: El Condor on April 15, 2008, 02:35:37 AM
That's awesome, Em!

Although I saw the cape first as....a blood spray! And then I thought, "Oh noooo, GL's gone into the head-severing business!!".  Then I realized it was a cape and was happy again.  Note to self: put on glasses FIRST next time. :P

EC
Title: Re: Em's Crap: 3 New Pix
Post by: MJB on April 15, 2008, 11:38:53 AM
Quote from: Panther_Gunn on April 15, 2008, 01:34:51 AM
Is there a reason you went away from the standard gold/yellow coloring for the Daily Planet globe?

Honestly? I had the old Superman animated series in my head. The boys used to have a fast food Superman toy from the series that had a grey Daily Planet globe on it. For the first time since I started this project I didn't do research for one of the items. Heck I even dug out my "Heavens Ladder" book for reference on Steel. :oops:

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Inhumans (4-28-08)
Post by: MJB on April 28, 2008, 12:59:57 PM
After taking a week off from Spud's project, I'm back with a new pic!

When Spuddles mentioned that his subject for this week was the Inhumans I was immediately lost. I haven't read any of the Jae Lee Inhuman books and I'm not familiar with the characters. Then he told me what he needed me to draw, a picture of the Inhuman city, Attilan. The shot was of the dome over the city cracking open  :blink:

He sent me reference shots and a sketch of the camera angle. I was intimidated but gave it my best. Here it is.

http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/attilan_inks.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/attilan_inks.jpg)

http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/attilan_colors.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/attilan_colors.jpg)

Comments would be appreciated.

-MJB

Title: Re: Em's Crap: Inhumans (4-28-08)
Post by: gdaybloke on April 28, 2008, 06:48:26 PM
Why are there conifers inside the dome? Hee...

I love it, Meej. The sky is falling! The sky is falling! Won't somebody please think about my horny baby and the statue of the head librarian???
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Inhumans (4-28-08)
Post by: MJB on April 28, 2008, 09:03:43 PM
Quote from: gdaybloke on April 28, 2008, 06:48:26 PM
Why are there conifers inside the dome? Hee...

The Inhumans in the pic are standing in the garden area.

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Inhumans (4-28-08)
Post by: C4 on April 29, 2008, 02:03:34 AM
Great use of purple & blue colours in the dome/sky. The perspective/size of the woman is throwing me off. 
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Omni-man (5-13-08)
Post by: MJB on May 13, 2008, 01:28:16 AM
http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/omniman_colors.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/omniman_colors.jpg)


http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/omniman_inks.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/omniman_inks.jpg)

Comments would be appreciated.

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Omni-man (5-13-08)
Post by: Panther_Gunn on May 13, 2008, 01:40:15 AM
The perspective of his right knee/thigh doesn't seem to be working....it just looks like a big round thing.  Don't ask me how to fix it, though.

Maybe a lighter colored line around his hair to make it stand out better from the smoke behind his head?
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Omni-man (5-13-08)
Post by: C4 on May 13, 2008, 04:21:54 AM
I agree with both points Panther made and I think another colour on the blanket of the baby might be better.

I like how the fire is coming from his shoulder / arm. Cool pic.  :cool:
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Omni-man (5-13-08)
Post by: YoungHeros on May 13, 2008, 07:14:22 AM
Quote from: C4 on May 13, 2008, 04:21:54 AM
I think another colour on the blanket of the baby might be better.

I think its Omni-man's cape :unsure:
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Omni-man (5-13-08)
Post by: MJB on May 13, 2008, 07:41:51 AM
Quote from: Panther_Gunn on May 13, 2008, 01:40:15 AM
The perspective of his right knee/thigh doesn't seem to be working....it just looks like a big round thing.  Don't ask me how to fix it, though.

Maybe a lighter colored line around his hair to make it stand out better from the smoke behind his head?

I get what you are saying about the knee but I really don't know how to fix it. I guess it's just my "style"? :unsure: :?

Quote from: YoungHeros on May 13, 2008, 07:14:22 AM
Quote from: C4 on May 13, 2008, 04:21:54 AM
I think another colour on the blanket of the baby might be better.

I think its Omni-man's cape :unsure:

Ding ding ding! YoungHeros wins the cookie!!

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Omni-man (5-13-08)
Post by: YoungHeros on May 13, 2008, 07:55:29 AM
Oh yeah!(I love your style btw ^_^)
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Omni-man (5-13-08)
Post by: Previsionary on May 13, 2008, 10:44:16 AM
very nice, MJB. I think, and take this lightly since i don't do the whole art thing, if you shrunk the knee a bit and "relaxed" it so that it isn't on the same level as his crotch, it'd look a bit better.
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Omni-man (5-13-08)
Post by: Mowgli on May 13, 2008, 12:29:55 PM
Hey Em! Good stuff here. The thigh doesn't bother me. This may sound weird, but try flipping the image horizontally in Photoshop. Since we read from left to right, I think the image "reads" more smoothly that way. I tried it and thought it looked good that way. Let me know what you think.

Either way, I like the image. It has a strong sense of action (frozen). Well done.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Omni-man (5-13-08)
Post by: style on May 13, 2008, 01:03:46 PM
MJB you and Spud is Killin It!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Omni-man (5-13-08)
Post by: MJB on May 13, 2008, 06:47:46 PM
Quote from: Mowgli on May 13, 2008, 12:29:55 PM
Hey Em! Good stuff here. The thigh doesn't bother me. This may sound weird, but try flipping the image horizontally in Photoshop. Since we read from left to right, I think the image "reads" more smoothly that way. I tried it and thought it looked good that way. Let me know what you think.

Wow. I'm surprised that my drawing was symmetrical enough that you didn't see 1,000 flaws once you flipped it. :blink:

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Omni-man (5-13-08)
Post by: Tortuga on May 13, 2008, 07:59:24 PM
I love the concept, but I think a change in camera angle would dramatically increase the 'action' of the picture.  Place the camera at 45 degrees, as if he'd coming toward you but to the side.  Of course, that would mean reworking a great pic, so that's up to you. :)
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Omni-man (5-13-08)
Post by: MJB on May 13, 2008, 08:57:17 PM
Appreciate the feedback, Tortles but this one has been Spud Approved™. I've already received my next assignment. :D

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Lizard League (6-3-08)
Post by: MJB on June 03, 2008, 01:30:16 PM
Here it is folks, the last drawing for Spud's project.

I was assigned the Lizard League from Invincible. I wasn't familiar with them so Spuddles was kind enough to supply some scans for reference.

Sadly real life punched me in the junk and I missed the deadline. :(

Anyway here it is, as always I would appreciate any comments you have.

http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/lizard_league_inks.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/lizard_league_inks.jpg)
http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/lizard_league_colors.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/lizard_league_colors.jpg)

-MJB

**Edited to add the inks**
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Lizard League (6-3-08)
Post by: Uncle Yuan on June 08, 2008, 05:22:02 AM
I've always loved your work, Meej.  Good stuff!

The only suggestion I have is go read Invincible!
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Lizard League (6-3-08)
Post by: Figure Fan on June 08, 2008, 10:42:11 PM
I love it!

You know, before I start a drawing, I always seem to grab a scrap sheet of paper and attempt convinve myself I can draw like MJB.

Sadly, it is not the case. I'll just have to settle for the real thing. :cool:
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Lizard League (6-3-08)
Post by: MJB on June 09, 2008, 01:02:02 AM
Thanks for the comments guys. Now that Spud's project is over I don't know when/if I'll be drawing anything.

I have some old stuff lingering around that I may finally finish if I get bored. Meh.

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Bludlust n Lou (7-2-08)
Post by: MJB on July 01, 2008, 09:24:17 PM
Started drawing this earlier today while I was cooking dinner. Started drawing it with a crappy no. 2 pencil and decided to finish it with my mechanical. Meh, I like it. :)

http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/bludlust-n-lou.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/bludlust-n-lou.jpg)

**EDIT**

Edited to add...
http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/lou_postit.jpg (http://www.captainspud.com/mjb/images/lou_postit.jpg)
Originally drawn on a post-it. Heh.

Comments are always appreciated!

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Bludlust n Lou (7-2-08)
Post by: Mowgli on July 02, 2008, 06:19:41 AM
Lou! Lou's back! I love Lou. That's a great drawing MeeJub! Who's the poor guy on the ground?
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Bludlust n Lou (7-2-08)
Post by: Panther_Gunn on July 02, 2008, 07:13:42 AM
Quote from: Mowgli on July 02, 2008, 06:19:41 AM
Lou! Lou's back! I love Lou. That's a great drawing MeeJub!

Everybody loves Lou.....if they know what's good for 'em.   :loupitchfork

Quote from: Mowgli on July 02, 2008, 06:19:41 AM
Who's the poor guy on the ground?

Until it's colored, I'm voting self portrait.  heh.   :lou
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Bludlust n Lou (7-2-08)
Post by: Verfall on July 02, 2008, 08:20:08 PM
Hah, love it!
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Bludlust n Lou (7-2-08)
Post by: captainspud on July 02, 2008, 08:46:50 PM
I demand colours.

And pie.
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Bludlust n Lou (7-2-08)
Post by: MJB on July 02, 2008, 10:02:52 PM
Quote from: Mowgli on July 02, 2008, 06:19:41 AM
Who's the poor guy on the ground?

It's Superman. No, really. That's his cape in Blud's hand. You can see a bit of the "S" sheild on it.

Thanks for the comments guys. It means a lot. :)

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Bludlust n Lou (7-2-08)
Post by: electro on July 04, 2008, 09:56:31 AM
I like your technique for shadowing - The drawing looks cool expecially the rocks :blink:
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Bludlust n Lou (7-2-08)
Post by: GrizzlyBearTalon on August 26, 2008, 04:10:11 PM
What color is Bloodlust exactly? I remember an old pic of him and he was reddish brown I think, is he still that color because I think he is green in COX isn't he?
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Bludlust n Lou (7-2-08)
Post by: MJB on August 26, 2008, 07:44:45 PM
In CoX he's red with tiger type stripes. In my old books he would have been a brownish red, if I had colored them.

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Sketches (9-11-08)
Post by: MJB on September 11, 2008, 06:55:45 PM
I read somewhere that some professional artists sketch pictures of other characters to warm up their hand. The other day I planned on drawing something else but wanted to warm up first so I drew this.

Venom, Spidey and Hulk.

(http://captainspud.com/mjb/images/sketches_08.jpg)

-MJB
Title: Re: Em's Crap: Sketches (9-11-08)
Post by: Uncle Yuan on September 13, 2008, 09:03:53 PM
Nice!  So what's it look like once you are warmed up?   I mean, if that's your scratch work . . .
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