2/27/09

In this last (but not final) installment, our lonely protagonist reveals a darker side of himself. He lets nothing stand in his way, not even a cute little turliphant. Determined to find the woman that haunts his memory, he struggles ever forward… but what lies in wait for him across the sand dune? And where are all those turliphants coming from? Find out when Alien Raver returns in mid-April with new installments!

In the meanwhile, I'll be posting sketches randomly that will feature new and old characters (such as in this previous post) appearing in the next installment or perhaps in a much more distant chapter?!… So stay tuned and thanks for reading!

2/26/09

My newest working coming from my etching workshop class. Above, Remus makes an appearance in my newest work in progress. Below, the cnidaria swim in a deep blue-magenta ocean via another coloring technique I tried out, although it a messy process. I have some ideas for a series of etchings, but with my crazy schedule I dunno how much I will get done before the end of April. I would like to post my entire process, from rough sketch to final etching, but that implies I would have to remember to do that. So we'll see!

2/21/09

The pit-moshing, doo-wopping and air-guitaring as-of-yet-nameless protagonist of my comic Alien Raver.

2/17/09

I've got some bad news and I've got some good news. The bad news is there will be no new Alien Raver this week. In fact, next week will be the conclusion to the current story arc (and will be an extra long installment of Alien Raver spanning the equivalent of 3 pages). After next week, Alien Raver will go on hiatus until April. I can hear you all booing across the internet already, with tomatoes in hand. BUT!… the good news is, what's coming up on Alien Raver is going to make your mind go supernova. It only gets wackier from here! Throughout the month-long hiatus, I'll be posting Alien Raver sketches, including characters you've already met and some that you will be meeting shortly.

So prepare for next week's finale by catching up with what's been going on so far over at www.alienraver.com.

2/13/09

Getting back into the etching groove. This print was made just using aquatint and although this was just a test plate, I think I am going to try and incorporate this technique into my future work. I especially like the ghost images in the background. For some fun examples of aquatints, I refer you to Francisco Goya.

2/12/09

I re-worked these sketches last night while at work. I like this direction, and might apply similar, surrealist-ish elements in a series of etchings I am currently working on. I have a few more sketches in my moleskine that need finishing touches (including a neglected family portrait), so I'll be adding those shortly!

2/10/09

Keep up with the perplexing world of Alien Raver by reading from the beginning here. Another short but sweet installment this week, our friend has suffered quite the setback. What will he do next, and what the hell is that thing? Stay tuned!

2/9/09

I had a blast at this year's NY Comic Con. I saw the screening of the new Futurama movie, Into the Wild Green Yonder and met Seth Green after his Robot Chicken panel. I also attended panels for Joss Whedon's upcoming show Dollhouse and one of my new favorites, Fringe. Wish I could have met the Fringe cast, but maybe it's something I can look forward to when I head to the San Diego Comic Con later this year.

I also spent way too much money buying prints, like the NY Comic Con exclusive Dr. Manhattan print from artist Alex Pardee. I actually wish I had more time to look around, as I was busy trying to get into several panels (I realized after I left on Saturday that I missed The Venture Bros. panel). But overall it was an awesome three days of comic-filled adventures. Can't wait until next year!