Glimpse into the Future
June 17, 2013
Appearances have been slow this year. That's been my bad. I'm looking to fix that though. Here's a little look into the next few months...
Labels: Archie #647, Critter #13, TMNT #23
Greg Smallwood - Professional Comic Book Artist
May 13, 2013
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| Comic book artist - Circa 2005 |
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| Cover for Day of the Dead #1 |
I remember going over to his house or hanging out at work. One of us would have an idea (usually him), and I'd run with it filling up a note pad full of dialogue, panels and plots. He would then draw these wonderful characters, bringing the ideas to life... even if they were only two dimensional representations on paper. The thing is... going from fans of the hobby to creating something... becoming a part of it... there's a passion there. And he had it.
The years go by. Life happens. The friendship comes and goes. But there's always comics... hell of a drug man. Our paths would cross and we'd pick up from where we left off, yet creatively things where always moving forward for him. I saw him pursue his passion of drawing comics, and I continually cheered him on. Anybody could see by looking at his artwork, this guy is talented. And I kept every little keepsake of his exploits along the way.
I'm proud of this guy, but not just because he's a good artist. It's because he followed through on this crazy rollercoaster ride that's lead him to where he is today. A professional comic book artist.
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| Character sketches for Dream Thief |
His name is Greg Smallwood. And with a big shout out to Jai Nitz, the writer of the book and the man who opened up this wonderful opportunity for Greg, their comic Dream Thief published by Dark Horse hits shelves Wednesday, May 15.
I wish them both much success! Congratulations man.
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| Dream team Jai Nitz (left) and Greg Smallwood (right) |
Labels: Dream Thief, Greg Smallwood, Jai Nitz
Planet Comicon 2013
April 12, 2013
So it's kinda a big deal. Add to that the biggest list of celebrities and top notch comic creators yet and you've got a show! Hit the jump to see how I spent it...
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Contact! Plus Update!
February 26, 2013
Hello dear reader. I wish I had the kind of dedication to update more frequently, but for now I still only post when something is going on, or news worthy. But I digress...
I keep the wheels in motion all the time, and with comics it's a big waiting game. I'm also really psyched for my local convention Planet Comicon here in Kansas City which happens April 6 & 7.
This year they've moved to THE convention spot in the city and with the new bigger space, they are pulling out all the stops. I'll be there both days chatting it up with all the guests, taking pictures and handing out flyers. I hope to get a few bites from the gracious folks there... and tons of autographs too.
As far as future appearances go, I've recently received an exciting e-mail from IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles artist Mateus Santolouco. He along with Batgirl artist Daniel Sampere have both expressed interest in putting my mug in a future issue.
I was very impressed by Daniel's most recent issue of Batgirl, and as a product of the 80's, I'm excited at the prospect to appear in an issue of TMNT.
Also, as for my work "behind the scenes", I'm getting projects in line as far as actually finishing scripts and locking down artists to draw these stories of mine. I'm thrilled to actually be creating work and hope that if I continue such pursuits, perhaps I can build to bigger and better things. Baby steps.
I keep the wheels in motion all the time, and with comics it's a big waiting game. I'm also really psyched for my local convention Planet Comicon here in Kansas City which happens April 6 & 7.
This year they've moved to THE convention spot in the city and with the new bigger space, they are pulling out all the stops. I'll be there both days chatting it up with all the guests, taking pictures and handing out flyers. I hope to get a few bites from the gracious folks there... and tons of autographs too.
As far as future appearances go, I've recently received an exciting e-mail from IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles artist Mateus Santolouco. He along with Batgirl artist Daniel Sampere have both expressed interest in putting my mug in a future issue.
I was very impressed by Daniel's most recent issue of Batgirl, and as a product of the 80's, I'm excited at the prospect to appear in an issue of TMNT.
Also, as for my work "behind the scenes", I'm getting projects in line as far as actually finishing scripts and locking down artists to draw these stories of mine. I'm thrilled to actually be creating work and hope that if I continue such pursuits, perhaps I can build to bigger and better things. Baby steps.
Labels: Batgirl, Daniel Sampere, Mateus Santolouco, planet comicon, TMNT
Draw Me In 2012 - Year in Review Pt. 2 (July-Dec)
December 31, 2012
Almost didn't make it in time! Here's part two of the year in review!
Labels: 2012 year in review
Draw Me In 2012 - Year in Review Pt. 1 (Jan-June)
December 26, 2012
This past year was a fun and exciting one for my campaign. Which is good, because when things become slow and dull around here it's time to worry.
Here is post one of DMI's 2012 year in review.
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Labels: 2012 year in review
Astounding Wolf-man Page!
December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everybody!
Labels: Astounding Wolf-man, Jason Howard
Thanks Joe Corroney!
December 23, 2012
Huge thanks to Joe Corroney who made this Trekkie/Comic book fan dream come true!
My favorite era of Star Trek too! Great likeness, thanks dude!
My favorite era of Star Trek too! Great likeness, thanks dude!
Labels: Joe Corroney, Star Trek: TNG Hive #3
Appearance #38! Star Trek: The Next Generation: Hive #3 by Joe Corroney!
December 19, 2012
No one in the future wears glasses. At least in Star Trek.
I have a confession to make. I'm a Trekkie. If I were to write down a wish list of comic book cameos I would want most, I can now take one off of it. Because I'm in a Star Trek comic! And more specifically, The Next Generation!
When I heard about IDW's new Next Generation mini-series "Hive" earlier this past summer, I jumped on the opportunity to contact the books artist Joe Corroney. And good things come to those who wait... when last month I got an e-mail saying I was appearing in issue #3. And what a great panel!
I have a confession to make. I'm a Trekkie. If I were to write down a wish list of comic book cameos I would want most, I can now take one off of it. Because I'm in a Star Trek comic! And more specifically, The Next Generation!
When I heard about IDW's new Next Generation mini-series "Hive" earlier this past summer, I jumped on the opportunity to contact the books artist Joe Corroney. And good things come to those who wait... when last month I got an e-mail saying I was appearing in issue #3. And what a great panel!
Labels: Appearance #38, Joe Corroney, Star Trek: TNG Hive #3
Bad Karma Kickstarter
December 11, 2012
Local writers (and artist) Alex Grecian, Jeremy Haun, B. Clay Moore & Seth Peck are putting together a Kickstarter campaign for a new comic project called Bad Karma. I'm all about helping out the local KC crew. Here's some "cut n' paste" from the official Kickstarter site:
Bad Karma Volume One is a collection of original comic book stories, prose and illustration, by four acclaimed creators, with help from some of the top comic artists and illustrators in the industry.
Featuring five original concepts in self-contained stories, Bad Karma will be a custom 7 1/2" x 12", 200 page, full color hardcover book, specially produced for this Kickstarter campaign.
Bad Karma Volume One will officially debut at Heroes Con in Charlotte, North Carolina, in June of 2013.
Visit the site and check the video out! Just look at that awesome bit of artwork by Mike Tisserand!
Bad Karma Volume One is a collection of original comic book stories, prose and illustration, by four acclaimed creators, with help from some of the top comic artists and illustrators in the industry.
Featuring five original concepts in self-contained stories, Bad Karma will be a custom 7 1/2" x 12", 200 page, full color hardcover book, specially produced for this Kickstarter campaign.
Bad Karma Volume One will officially debut at Heroes Con in Charlotte, North Carolina, in June of 2013.
Visit the site and check the video out! Just look at that awesome bit of artwork by Mike Tisserand!
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| Art by Mike Tisserand and John Rauch |
Labels: Alex Grecian, B. Clay Moore, Bad Karma, Jeremy Haun, Kickstarter, Seth Peck
To Boldly Go!
November 24, 2012
Got a bit of good Thanksgiving news this week.
Two words: Star Trek!
Three letters: TNG!
Next month from IDW, Star Trek: TNG Hive #3 courtesy of Joe Corroney.
I can't wait.
Two words: Star Trek!
Three letters: TNG!
Next month from IDW, Star Trek: TNG Hive #3 courtesy of Joe Corroney.
I can't wait.
Labels: Joe Corroney, Star Trek: TNG Hive #3
Contact! Mark Robinson & Will Sliney!
November 3, 2012
I've recently had the fortune to contact two artists that have agreed to help me in my "comicquest".
First off is Mark Robinson whose first issue of I Love Trouble debuts in December from Image Comics. The premise looked interesting and loved the preview pages in Previews. This book looks fun and I can't wait to read it.
Most recently I contacted Will Sliney, current artist on MacGyver from Image Comics. He's recently been announced as the artist on an up-coming Marvel Now project with Cullen Bunn for now simply teased as "Fearless".
Both artists have said they'd fit a cameo in somewhere in future issues of "Trouble" and "MacGyver". I look forward to both! Looks like DMI 2012 is wrapping up and things are starting to line up for a good start in 2013!
First off is Mark Robinson whose first issue of I Love Trouble debuts in December from Image Comics. The premise looked interesting and loved the preview pages in Previews. This book looks fun and I can't wait to read it.
Most recently I contacted Will Sliney, current artist on MacGyver from Image Comics. He's recently been announced as the artist on an up-coming Marvel Now project with Cullen Bunn for now simply teased as "Fearless".
Both artists have said they'd fit a cameo in somewhere in future issues of "Trouble" and "MacGyver". I look forward to both! Looks like DMI 2012 is wrapping up and things are starting to line up for a good start in 2013!
Labels: Contact, I Love Trouble, MacGyver, Mark Robinson, Will Sliney
Magazine Article - Unicum
November 2, 2012
Just got this in the mail.
A month or so ago I did an interview for UNICUM (a German magazine especially for university students). Haven't seen an online version yet, but as soon as I'm aware of one I'll post it.
Pretty cool!
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2012
My eighteenth appearance in Green Lantern Corps #54 (November 2010) drawn by Tyler Kirkham!
Labels: Green Lantern Corps #54, Tyler Kirkham
Kansas City Super Halloween Comic Con!
October 22, 2012
This Sunday I'll be a guest at the Kansas City Super Halloween Comic Con!
Some good friends will be in attendance at this first time show, I'll be sure to post photos after the show!
Thanks Nick Pitarra!
September 15, 2012
Big thanks to Nick Pitarra for penciling me in to a fun book! You never know what to expect with every issue, playing around with real history and figures with some creative fun sci-fi twists.
Labels: Nick Pitarra, The Manhattan Projects #6
Radio Interview! via Denmark NPR!
September 13, 2012
Over the weekend I did an interview for Denmark NPR. They actually have a program dedicated to comic books! I'm honored to have been asked to talk about Draw Me In.
Feel free to listen below. I'm translated between questions, so for the most part it's in Danish.
Is that really what I sound like? Oh my...
Feel free to listen below. I'm translated between questions, so for the most part it's in Danish.
Is that really what I sound like? Oh my...
Labels: Denmark NPR, Press, Radio
Appearance #37! The Manhattan Projects #6 by Nick Pitarra!
September 12, 2012
Are you reading The Manhattan Projects? It's pretty cool!
And so is Nick Pitarra for drawing me into this weeks issue!
Look at that cool looking hipster soldier from the U.S.S.R. eh?
Unfortunately I won't be able to get my copies until later this week. I miss getting new comics on Wednesdays. Thanks to the internet and Comic Book Resources I at least get to see the panel!
Labels: Apperance #37, Nick Pitarra, The Manhattan Projects #6
Free State Comic Con!
September 9, 2012
Yesterday was a fun and exciting day. It was my first comic convention where I was a guest at, and my first comic work was published and debuted at the convention!
I was surrounded by a great group of comic folk and couldn't be more encouraged to pursue this sort of thing on a regular basis. In short, while I have made my comic fanboy mark here with Draw Me In, now is the time to make my move to the next level.
Creator.
Now that I've got a taste, I want more. So I'm going to try this little experiment and try to get a few more stories written. And published.
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| Creative team for "Full Circle" in 86'd #1! Brian Patterson (left), myself and Greg Smallwood (right). |
DMI isn't going away though. Look forward to my first radio interview! Plus this week an appearance in The Manhattan Projects #6!
Heck yeah COMICS!
Labels: 86'd, Free State Comicon
Official Announcements... Officially!
August 25, 2012
I'm super excited to announce that I have written (along with my good friends Brian Patterson and Greg Smallwood) a short story comic for the inaugural issue of 86'd: A Horror Anthology #1!
I love how the story reads and I can't wait to put it in peoples hands.
The issue is set to debut at the Free State Comicon in Lawrence Kansas on September 8, to which I along with all the other 86'd creators are guests to the show.
So all in one day I get my first published comic book work at the first convention I'll be attending as a guest.
Hell yeah COMICS!
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| The credits page of 86'd: A Horror Anthology #1 |
I love how the story reads and I can't wait to put it in peoples hands.
The issue is set to debut at the Free State Comicon in Lawrence Kansas on September 8, to which I along with all the other 86'd creators are guests to the show.
So all in one day I get my first published comic book work at the first convention I'll be attending as a guest.
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| Greg Smallwood's promo art for the 2012 Free State Comicon |
Hell yeah COMICS!
