Here is the poster I designed for Comikaze Expo coming up November 5th & 6th.
This was my first attempt using the new set of Copic sketch markers I recently bought. I have to say using the Copic markers to color the my illustration brought to me the feeling of watercolor painting. Just like watercolor painting you have to start with the white of the paper to be the highlight of the illustration. From there you start with the lightest color and gradually blend in the next value of the color you are using. Continue building up the color tones until you get to the darkest color. I used a wet on wet technique to push and pull the color values throughout the different areas of the illustration.
In the gallery you will see work-in-progression shots from the beginning pencils all the way through to the completed the illustration. I hope it puts a smile on your face!
Putting a little smile on that face using @CopicMakers!
Here is a Thor Sketch Cover that I recently illustrated. Inspired by Simone Bianchi’s Thor For Asgard Costume.
I’ll be at the Comikaze Expo, but if that’s not enough to bring you to the show, then you better check out what Stan ‘The Man’ Lee has to say about the LA Invasion happening this November.
Stan Lee Wants to see you at Comikaze Expo
Tickets on sale now starting at $12 kids under 12 get in free www.comikazeexpo.com
Spread the word! Go get your tickets Now!!!
I’ve been busy working on charity artwork donations so this post is a little late. Better late than never!
Comic-Con 2011 seemed busier and more crowded this year from Preview Night to Sunday. At times the sea of people was a little scary.
Thursday was a day of walking the floor and stopping to chat with friends who were exhibiting. The friends were able to see on Thursday were Sean Galloway, Ryan Benjamin, Jason Martin, Dan Mendoza, Ryan Kincade, Jessa Hinton and Tiffany Taylor. Thursday night also brought us to an invite by Comikazy Expo to The Generalissimo’s Invasion Excelsior Extravaganza! Great party they threw!!! I felt very honored to be invited to the event.
Friday morning was spent seeing the Venture Brothers panel. From there we went to lunch with Abe, a long time friend of the family. After lunch we continued walking the Exhibitor floor and were able to see more friends Ben Templesmith, Dave Seeley and Emo. I also across a fellow comic creator friends Zen and Jamilyn Parks while walking the Exhibitor floor.
Saturday was a day of frustration as we tried to by tickets for next years Comic-Con. Key word tried. When we got to the hotel before the time stated in the information guide. We found out that people had started lining up the night before to be in line to get next years tickets. We also found out they were only taking the first 2,400 and they were already inside the hotel waiting to get their tickets. So that threw the whole day off. The rest of the day was spent walking and seeing all of the Exhibitors Hall. I was finally able to see and talk with Simone’ Bianchi. The ink wash technique Simone’ uses influenced me to use the same approach on my indie book. I was able to get a picture with Simone’. It’s in the gallery below.
Sunday was a short day for us. Walked the floor and said our goodbyes to all our friends. I also got a picture with Ben Templesmith. After about 4 hours on the Exhibitors floor we headed home.
I will be at the Comikaze Expo in November. Tickets to this awesome convention are only $12. Don’t wait…go get your tickets now!!!!
Wizard World Los Angeles Comic Con September 24 & 25 Los Angeles Convention Center http://www.wizardworld.com/home-losangeles.html Long Beach Comic & Horror Con October 29 & 30 Long Beach Convention Center http://www.longbeachcomiccon.com/ Comikaze Expo November 5 & 6 Los Angeles Convention Center http://comikazeexpo.com/
This is your chance to help a family in need and get an original piece of Wonder Woman artwork illustrated by me.
Here is the link to my artwork and other awesome pieces available for sell.
http://www.mitchbreitweiser.com/MitchBreitweiser.com/Delarosa.html
A family is need of help! They lost their Spouse/Dad when he went out for a night of fishing with a childhood friend, which he did before in the past. He never came home, his boat was found flipped over. He left behind his Fiance and 3 children.
So when I saw a tweet from @BettieB other day, I clicked on the link to get more information about the lost life of a loved one. After reading the information, I wanted to help with this cause. So I contacted Bettie about donating an original piece of art to raise money for the Delarosa Family.
The theme that Bettie and Mitch had started was redesigning Wonder Woman, no pants allowed here. This sparked a fire of inspiration in me to come up with a design. I see Wonder Woman as a beautiful, strong, fierce, warrior that could rival any man she comes across in battle. I see her leaving Paradise Island with the outfit most warriors would wear when exploring new worlds. I wanted to keep the general feel of her original costume but with the added twist of it being an suite of armor.
The original piece of artwork is 11×17 on Strathmore Illustration board. Rendered in ink and black acrylic wash.
The artwork will be available for sale in the next few days.
In the mean time, please tell all your friends and family now is your chance to get a Pepe Melan original one of a kind piece of artwork.
COME ON EVERYONE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND HELP THIS FAMILY OUT!!!
More information can be found here: http://bettiebreitweiser.tumblr.com/