No Quarter

She Blinded Me With Science

2008-11-18T09:25:00.000-08:00

Here's another sketchbook sketch. I don't draw superheroes very often but, as I've stated before, I have a soft spot for drawing Daredevil ( and Thor) . My apologies for those of you waiting for a sketchbook. The past couple of weeks have been very busy and getting to the Post Office just wasn't in the cards. They will be in the mail very soon. Thank you for your patience!

Bless This House

2008-11-12T00:33:00.000-08:00

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Here's a penciled panel from the Braids of the Gorgon pages I'm working on. I'm just finishing up the last edits to the pencils and will starting inking later today.

Bird Dream of the Olympus Mons

2008-11-10T10:40:00.000-08:00

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Another sketchbook sketch. I've been having a lot of fun putting marks on paper for people!
This one is going out to my good friend Dee!

Friendship Test

2008-11-06T07:14:00.000-08:00

One of the many sketches I've done in the sketchbooks people have purchased. This one is for Nuv, a friend from work and a strong supporter of mine. Nuv is a big fan of the creature that was on the first page of my 2007 24 Hour Comic noble failure. I fact, one day, he'll actually own the original page. Until then, I hope this will do! Thanks, man!

Finest Worksong

2008-11-04T01:10:00.001-08:00

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I've been drawing a lot lately. Work on the Braids of the Gorgon layouts has begun! Looks like Ken, James and I are going to do 6 pages for the pitch, most of which are action packed! This is a panel from one of the pages of rough layouts. I'm having a blast on these!

In addition to the Braids stuff, I've been working on the sketches for all the Convention Sketchbooks that I've sold (they're still available. see this post for details!). I've been pretty happy with them. Hope the recipients are too!

High Hopes

2008-10-30T23:53:00.000-07:00

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The Kill All Monsters! pitch pages are complete! They have been colored (by Scott Keating) and lettered (by Kel Nuttall) and are now ready to be sent out in the hopes that they'll find a good publisher to call home. Michael and I are so jazzed about the pages that I feel like I just have to share one of them with y'all! So, here's page 1 for your entertainment!

I'll make sure to keep you all posted on any developments that occur during the publisher hunt!

Love For Sale

2008-10-27T23:10:00.001-07:00

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I am now selling my convention sketchbook. For a measly $5 you get 28 pages of black and white drawing goodness wrapped in a cool gray card stock cover. There is a great range of subject matter and drawing styles contained within. And, there is even a space on the first interior page for an original sketch... by me!! That's right! If you wish, I will sketch you something original right in your very own copy! Please specify what I should draw, if you don't want me just drawing something of my own design. Postage is included in the $5, if sending it regular snail mail is cool with you, otherwise we can work something out.

If you're interested, just leave a comment here (with a way to contact you) or email me at: j dot copland at telus dot net

Hey Man Nice Shot

2008-10-22T09:47:00.000-07:00

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Here's another panel from the Perhapanauts story I'm just about to finish. It's a group shot of most of the 'Haps. Enjoy!

Love Bites

2008-10-20T09:30:00.000-07:00

Here's another coloured panel from the all new Kill All Monsters! pitch. Colours by Scott Keating.

One World (Not Three)

2008-10-16T23:34:00.000-07:00

I thought I'd give you all a peek of the Kill All Monsters! logo that will be gracing the mock cover of our pitch package. The logo (and lettering) for the pitch was done by that wacky "Mad Alaskan", Kel Nuttall. It's amazing what quality lettering does for a book! Thanks, Kel!

Boys Keep Swinging

2008-10-12T09:55:00.000-07:00

The inking of my Perhapanauts backup story is in full swing. Perhapanauts creators, Todd and Craig, seem to really like my work and have expressed their interest in having me do the art for another backup story! No firm plans for that, yet, but I'll keep you all posted as that possibility develops. In the meantime... here is the inked page 1 of "Evaluation"! click to see image bigger

... And Justice For All

2008-10-07T09:38:00.000-07:00

I'm back from FallCon. I'll post more about the show soon but I wanted to show you a part of something that was in my inbox when I got home...
Colourist extraordinaire, Scott Keating, has begun to work on the Kill All Monsters! pitch pages and they look amazing! Seriously, if these pages can't get a good publisher to invest in putting this book out, then there is no justice in the world. Sorry about the small image... That's all I've got right now. Once I get the hi-res files, I'll post a bigger image.

Steppin' In A Slide Zone

2008-10-03T06:10:00.000-07:00

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I'm just stepping out the door to catch my flight to Minneapolis! FallCon 2008, here I come! Here's a panel from the Perhapanauts backup story I'm working on. Inking of said story should commence when I get back from the convention!

Have a great weekend, everybody!

Lorelei

2008-10-01T08:49:00.000-07:00

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James Powell, editor of Braids of The Gorgon, has just written about how he got involved Braids and where we are, in terms of progress in the project. He even shared a couple of my character sketches I've recently done (different drawings from the one I'm sharing!). He's a valued member of the BotG team and a great guy. Go check out his site by clicking here.

I'll be out in Minnesota this weekend for FallCon 2008! Looking forward to hanging with good friends, talking to comic fans and making flight connections in Chicago (well, not that last one)! I'll have my brand new convention sketchbook, Marks On Paper, for sale so please drop by and give it a looky. Talk too you soon!

Word On A Wing

2008-09-29T12:58:00.000-07:00

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Got word that Postcards lost to Popgun Vol.1 for the "Best Anthology" Harvey, this weekend. Shame. Still great to be nominated, though. Here's the last page of "Send Louis His Underwear", mine and writer Matt Dembicki's contribution to that Eisner and Harvey nominated book, Postcards.

Catch My Fall

2008-09-25T23:01:00.000-07:00

One week from now I will be attending FallCon 2008, in Minnesota! Looks to be a great show. Hope to see some of you there!

Here Comes The War

2008-09-24T08:54:00.001-07:00

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Here's another page from my convention sketchbook, Marks On Paper. This was a character concept sketch for a book I'll (hopefully) get around to doing sooner than later. Ink drawing with markers for the gray tones. I don't use the markers very often as they are very stinky.

Heart Of Lothian: Wide Boy/Curtain Call

2008-09-22T02:10:00.000-07:00

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Here's a page from my new convention sketchbook, Marks On Paper. These are a few panels from a short story that Josh Fialkov and I did for a anthology that never materialized. On the left are the panels in their pencilled form, and on the right are the same panels in their final inked form. I like pages like this, as they help show my process, sort of a peek behind the curtain.

The sketchbook will be making its debut at Fallcon, which happens in a few weeks! The books have already been shipped and they will be waiting for me in Minnesota upon my arrival.

Under Cover of the Night

2008-09-17T00:10:00.000-07:00

I'm just putting the final touches on my very first "convention sketchbook". I'm pretty happy with the drawings that are going into it. I've been talking about making a sketchbook of my various work drawings for quite some time, but now that FallCon is so close, I figured I should get off my ass and actually do it.

Special thanks go out to my wife, Jackie, for helping me sift through the mountains of loose drawings and sketches that litter my work area and organize them. We managed to come up with a good selection of drawings that show a nice range of styles and content. There is even a space on the opening page for me to do a personalized sketch! I'll let you all know when I get some of these bad boys printed up. If you're interested, they will be for sale... just let me know how I should sketch in it. Here's a look at the cover for the sketchbook. It's not finalized, but it's real close.

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(Which reminds me, I will be in Minnesota for FallCon 2008 this coming October 4 & 5! Looks to be another great show with tons of cool creators. Let's just hope the weather is cooler than last year. )

Looking For Clues

2008-09-12T06:48:00.000-07:00

In my last post, I mentioned that I'd have more Perhapanauts news to share today, and boy, do I! Maybe this will be a good clue to what I'm about to share...

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Yep, I'm doing the art for a Perhapanauts backup story! Penned by Perhapanauts co-creator and writer, Todd Dezago! It runs for 7 pages and it tells the story about when Big goes... oops... I can't tell you about that! You'll just have to read it when it comes out.

It's Gonna Be (Alright)

2008-09-10T00:15:00.000-07:00

Whoa, Baby! A few weeks ago, I got a sweet little email from Perhapanauts artist Craig Rousseau which happened to have this file attached to it...

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That's right! My Perhapanauts pinup, graced with the outstanding coloring skills of Rico Renzi! I spoke with the book's most excellent writer, Todd Dezago, and he did indeed confirm that this little scribble will be in the fourth issue of The Perhapanauts (on sale Sept 24)!

Look, Mom! I'm going to be in an Image comic book!

Oh, and I have more Perhapanauts involvement type news coming on Friday!

I Don't Think You Know Me

2008-09-08T00:40:00.000-07:00

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Here's page 7 of the 24 hour comic I didn't finish during last year's 24 Hour Comic Challenge. Page 8 will be here soon... as soon as I scan it... and some cool news as to what I've got going on!

Shamemaker

2008-09-04T07:33:00.000-07:00

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Here's the next page of that abandoned 24 hour comic. I really should scan the whole thing in and posted it in all. After looking at what I ended up with, I wish I had pushed on and finished it. Shame...

The God That Failed

2008-09-02T01:50:00.000-07:00

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This a page from my failed 24 Hour comic attempt of 2007. I'm thinking of giving the 24 Hour Comics Day another go. It's on October 18th this year. So I have enough time to make sure I'm well rested for it!

Cold Wind To Valhalla

2008-08-27T13:47:00.000-07:00

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For the past week or so I've been working on character sketches for Braids of the Gorgon, the Greek mythology book writer Ken Faggio and I are doing. Amongst the hours spent doing those, I took a bit of time to work on drawing one of my other mythological interests, Thor. Marvel's Daredevil and Thor are the only "Big 2" comic book characters I'd have much enthusiasm doing long term. I think I'd do alright if I was given a stint on Thor.