I did this Batman headshot on 12" x 18" Charcoal paper with black and white Prismacolor and China Markers at the show. I was waiting for the sketchbook to do my Magik in and was killing time. I thought it had a bit of a Nick Cardy Batman look to it. Or maybe I'm just wishing. :)
The main event was doing Magik for Karen. We both wanted to put in the in same sketchbook that is home to the Kitty and Lockheed sketch I did for her last year at MegaCon. She seemed to genuinely like it. She even was using it to entice more people around my table to get a sketch. I might have to pay her a percentage. :)
All in all the show was busier today. I did get to wander around a bit thanks to Craig Zablo and John Beatty watching my table when I did my walkabout. Chatted with Casey Jones, Joe Pekar (who was doing some incredible watercolor paintings. Gotta get me one!) and Mike Perkins. It's funny, Casey, Mike and I go way back to our earliest work with Caliber Comics. Picked up a cool book from Stuart Immonen titled CENTIFOLIO and discovered the art of Laurie B. And best of all was chatting with all the nice folks who stopped by my table. I love meeting new people and conventions are a great place for it. More tomorrow!
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Sounds like a fun show! Karen was describing this sketch to me in detail over the phone, she definitely loves it! Fantastic!
Actually, I'm seeing a bit of George Perez in that Batman piece, Gene!
Hope Sunday's a great day!
2 great con sketches. Love the Batman portrait! I may know someone interested in it if it didnt sell.....ME! Magik is just that Magic! Hope Sunday is jam packed!
Gene,
In addition to pleasing the fans, I am glad that you are getting a chance to walk around, catch up with old friends, and see what else is out there for purchase.
Good job on the Bats and Magik. Given Majik's convoluted background, I wonder if she spent time at Hogwarts?
Enjoy Sunday at the show!
Gary
LOVE the moody, dark Batman head shot and of course the Majik is awesome!! Hope you have a relaxing but busy (incongruous, I know) day tomorrow!
Thanks Shane. The attendance seemed low but it was fun catching up with friends was great and meeting new folks was great as well. I plan to attend next year.
Perez, Cardy, either one I take as a complement. Thanks LUD!
Thanks Brian. The Batman headshot was sold. But you never know when I might do another one. :) Sunday was about the same as Friday. Dealers were packing up as early as 2pm, a full three hours before the end of the show.
Thanks Gary. I think Limbo is in one of the subbasements of Hogwarts. :)
Thanks Royce!
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