New Art, Art in Progress, and an APE mention.

First, some new figure studies. Both about 40 minutes, done with Faber Castell PITT brush pens on smooth layout bond. I like these pens way more than the pastels we're supposed to be using. The colors go down smooth and I retain control over the marks I make. I should start taking pictures with my camera instead of my phone...

Second, I'm beginning work on some paintings. I haven't ever been one to paint recreationally, but I've had an idea for a set of paintings for a little while, and thought they'd make a nice addition to my Etsy shop. Ideally, I'll be able to sell prints of them for real cheap, and the originals for a bit more. Inexpensive art is always more fun. I don't have anything to show yet, but if you like maps, you're likely to enjoy what's coming.

And last: my book, "Gran'pa, tell me a story...", was mentioned by Dean Haspiel in an article about APE a few weeks ago. I talked with Mr. Haspiel the night before while he was signing his new book for me at Isotope Comics. His wife (or girlfriend, I don't remember), Jen, introduced us, and she gave him a copy of my book. He was great, and I can't wait to run into him at expo's in the future. He also mentioned STORM's new book, "Princess Witch Boy", which is going to be a fantastic series.

Storm and I got to talk this week about an upcoming collaboration. Add in the book by Filmmaker Jerry Pyle, and that makes two future books to look out for.

Etsy Entrance.

I've made it easier to get your hands on original art. My shop on Etsy.com is officially up. I've got some Beardmonth prints from a couple years ago up at the moment, with more work to come. Check it out.

greghinkle on Etsy.com

Birdman's Tats. Part Four. Completed.

Finally finished the art for "Birdman's Tats". Some friends down in LA operate a Twitter account under the handle @birdmansTATs, and post messages from all of Chris "the Birdman" Andersen's individual tattoos. They're really entertaining, and the basketball season is about to begin. If you're a Twitter-er, you should check them out. Not sure what they're going to do with the art...

Birdman's Tats. Part Three.

Tattoos for the 'Birdman's Tats' project. You can follow them on Twitter: @birdmansTATs

Clothed Figure 4. Again.

More from Clothed Figure 4. I think I'm getting used to these markers.

Clothed Figure Midterm.

UPDATE: Finished the project a week early. This seems to be happening more often. Touched it up a little. Liked it better before, but she did need a setting.

Finished piece using a drawing from class. Kind of thrown together, but I'm not unhappy.

Color Studies.

from Clothed Figure 4: Color and Value. i was getting a little frustrated with pastels and switched to markers. i'm much happier now. pictures are from my iPhone, so they're not the best quality.